17 Apr, 2024
In a world where possibilities are limitless and opportunities abound, it is crucial to harness the power of technology to propel you toward success
<p>In a world where possibilities are limitless and opportunities abound, it is crucial to harness the power of technology to propel you toward success. As AI continues to shape the landscape of innovation, businesses and creators are constantly seeking ways to stand out, make an impact, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Enter My Main AI - a revolutionary platform poised to transform the way you approach marketing and content creation. More than just another AI tool, My Main AI is a game-changer that opens doors to endless possibilities for those willing to embrace its cutting-edge features. Imagine having at your fingertips the AI voice cloning tool, a remarkable feature that allows you to create personalized voiceovers with striking realism. With this tool, your videos will come to life in ways you never thought possible, captivating your audience on a whole new level. Be it promotional videos, tutorials, or storytelling content, the AI voice cloning tool will elevate your production value, setting you apart from the competition. But wait, there's more. My Main AI also boasts an image to video conversion tool that effortlessly breathes new life into static images, transforming them into dynamic and engaging videos. Perfect for businesses looking to showcase their products in a visually appealing manner, or for creators seeking to revitalize their photography, this feature is a game-changer. And with upcoming AI text to video capabilities on the horizon, the potential for content creation is truly boundless. Moreover, My Main AI offers unlimited SMS and bulk email messaging options, enabling you to connect with your audience in a more effective and streamlined manner. The smart editor and AI rewriter further enhance your workflow, making content creation a seamless process. With such powerful tools at your disposal, you'll be equipped to craft high-quality, engaging content in a fraction of the time it would typically take. What sets My Main AI apart, however, is our unwavering commitment to user privacy and data security. In a world rife with data breaches and privacy concerns, we have created a safe and secure environment for you to unleash your creativity without hesitation. Our transparent data policies and dedication to user empowerment guarantee that your privacy is always safeguarded. Taking this commitment to the next level is the MyMainLife App, a platform that combines the best features of popular social media platforms with enhanced privacy measures. Express yourself freely, connect with like-minded individuals, and share your creativity without the fear of compromising your data. Designed with your best interests in mind, from data policies to community guidelines, the MyMainLife App is set to redefine the social media experience. Why settle for platforms that prioritize profits over people when you can join us on MyMainLife and become part of a community that values integrity, transparency, and user empowerment? With the uncertainty surrounding platforms like TikTok, My Main AI offers you the MyMainLife App - your ticket to living your best life. Set to launch soon on both the Apple and Google Play stores, this US-owned and operated, 100% decentralized app is your gateway to a new era of social media. By choosing My Main AI, you're not just embracing a platform - you're embarking on a journey toward unlocking the limitless possibilities of AI technology. Whether you're a business striving to outshine the competition or a creator aiming to elevate your content, My Main AI equips you with everything you need to succeed. Visit www.MyMainAI.com today to explore how our platform can empower you to reach new heights of creativity and innovation. With My Main AI as your partner, the possibilities are truly endless - seize them with confidence, determination, and the unyielding belief in your ability to make a difference in the world.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k1qHCgTq_F5QMw13ucHWd3MZiLkN9WhMhqYrXI3uwAI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k1qHCgTq_F5QMw13ucHWd3MZiLkN9WhMhqYrXI3uwAI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Mar, 2024
Heather Marianna
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/147u7IriR1_8z8Q8zvOBFdZeOb5AD36jn8yh93k4xF58/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/147u7IriR1_8z8Q8zvOBFdZeOb5AD36jn8yh93k4xF58/edit</a></p>
18 Mar, 2024
Karine Charlemagne
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtzAn90-fYpHOpfOtR5yJGAQzX_iUoLKOuHrlF_RLy0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtzAn90-fYpHOpfOtR5yJGAQzX_iUoLKOuHrlF_RLy0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Mar, 2024
Karine Charlemagne
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtzAn90-fYpHOpfOtR5yJGAQzX_iUoLKOuHrlF_RLy0/edit?pli=1#heading=h.29isqtdk72es">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtzAn90-fYpHOpfOtR5yJGAQzX_iUoLKOuHrlF_RLy0/edit?pli=1#heading=h.29isqtdk72es</a></p><p> </p>
15 Mar, 2024
Daniel Bernard
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/110uNpv7bABJ43qAnvPE64fKCp7p382SXgUvQ8IlaSxQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/110uNpv7bABJ43qAnvPE64fKCp7p382SXgUvQ8IlaSxQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
John Lago
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PE3d3WtCBo4jh5wBVSvB9OKSWCDqynN6RmPNWj7ag68/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PE3d3WtCBo4jh5wBVSvB9OKSWCDqynN6RmPNWj7ag68/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
John Lago
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Ok25UtY_LWiSCUWpFAEaQ4gzlTwOiHaGqnnFY0RvoM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Ok25UtY_LWiSCUWpFAEaQ4gzlTwOiHaGqnnFY0RvoM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
John Lago
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p7ZxHD69l6aqfwvzK8DjYM3vzSPnenynZdF_jqT7AvA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p7ZxHD69l6aqfwvzK8DjYM3vzSPnenynZdF_jqT7AvA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
John Lago
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19M4yY52d3aZn2UQbFdkLC_7tS9pJs2BfVPr0slHSD-M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19M4yY52d3aZn2UQbFdkLC_7tS9pJs2BfVPr0slHSD-M/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
John Lago
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKm5htJC_jDkyVixu5GeSeWgH0-KLVxNDXDe_VGBJV0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKm5htJC_jDkyVixu5GeSeWgH0-KLVxNDXDe_VGBJV0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
19 Mar, 2024
Vinotth Ramalingam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDEKzzSRIEUV_uIAhOFjOZf9xfYTZm3PnOkkyso59LE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDEKzzSRIEUV_uIAhOFjOZf9xfYTZm3PnOkkyso59LE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Adam F
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3u1y21YdWIuDA4WWST1IYULWXdkg4VKkmv9yJTSOvg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3u1y21YdWIuDA4WWST1IYULWXdkg4VKkmv9yJTSOvg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Apr, 2024
Adam F
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfA06wNgzEB4e4h0lD-RlrgpkpVRAbhL8KHcNDM-4Ik/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfA06wNgzEB4e4h0lD-RlrgpkpVRAbhL8KHcNDM-4Ik/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2024
Hashnee Subbusundaram
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UYIvCu9eLUAO9FeP40vOSvDcmZGLliKZ69tTv_qjWrw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UYIvCu9eLUAO9FeP40vOSvDcmZGLliKZ69tTv_qjWrw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Hanny Sunarto
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxtj11LwzAYhf_K6LVrmjZp6kCc07HRKci880ay5G0SbJKSD0HE_y7RWy8P5_A8nK8qh7narCqd0hI3CEkvYq28VzPUwtuSswWXkESYjuP-lKd7cxaH5-P58IhfdLO7W388WMr4afQjA3d827_unhBIk25zXG6i5sE4VV2tqvcicpB8UFMilLY9wSj6yfCtsQsEk-16CX_aazY0out7AgRPHWuxHIapby-UUA6CIswa0uEBk6FuugKH3xfcuc86ZsdD8tvIFVxCjloDn5Mu4LKUZflf9_0D86xWVg.MEYCIQDxt-P_gV7xtJMJKQBmc0f4bicOEoZ6iFI7pDpOQ06nXAIhALpjKwHdcVT3pNmwjUeMzal7EOI-VQdPOkwrJed5Hwyl">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JJEKufCiRcGPHRGL1Sh0BA-vDm57aKJoJ7enH_EZBM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
10 Apr, 2024
Daniel Decubas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18WLiZCbg5HY8mey2WkassgSN8Mf3eoytWqDmn2OsURs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18WLiZCbg5HY8mey2WkassgSN8Mf3eoytWqDmn2OsURs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Frank iTom
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTIdT-fka0qOa4i6UWcRdffP9wGIGazFDUvx8WaS-xs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTIdT-fka0qOa4i6UWcRdffP9wGIGazFDUvx8WaS-xs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
29 Mar, 2024
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O3ikBKTYgYDky3UzopOpdyhURJTop3q9MthySUKSaVE/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O3ikBKTYgYDky3UzopOpdyhURJTop3q9MthySUKSaVE/edit</a></p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
James Wolff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3uZCr0grfCJx77pSX5W1POHLtpujPnMXn9T50dyOTg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3uZCr0grfCJx77pSX5W1POHLtpujPnMXn9T50dyOTg/edit?usp=sharing</a> - CBS</p>
15 Apr, 2024
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nGAp84ovIJ-DCZnNKc0tQNof1Q0VLt4d1NPzeTmCkzs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nGAp84ovIJ-DCZnNKc0tQNof1Q0VLt4d1NPzeTmCkzs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Richard E. Shaw
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDfxJXYo_x_oDVeXmJl41MvPpQQUvQw6ZpbcSlaKgN4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDfxJXYo_x_oDVeXmJl41MvPpQQUvQw6ZpbcSlaKgN4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Mar, 2024
Chris Erhardt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPKVNJn1qijy8isuJFFpgJYLw2UEO-r8cm77tcYMWrQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPKVNJn1qijy8isuJFFpgJYLw2UEO-r8cm77tcYMWrQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Gaurav Sharma
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uPkMge-EhWJqSGdvQzuV7uNLB4r6aHbnWtSop8uZiY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uPkMge-EhWJqSGdvQzuV7uNLB4r6aHbnWtSop8uZiY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Gaurav Sharma
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zul_IoiLeInWywVIaxzcej_XwkcxO6dpRC9LDRxy8fA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zul_IoiLeInWywVIaxzcej_XwkcxO6dpRC9LDRxy8fA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Mar, 2024
Gaurav Sharma
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3a7RvWdZItFi25KnLxHmzv71_3ytAXvG7s-Rtn-egQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3a7RvWdZItFi25KnLxHmzv71_3ytAXvG7s-Rtn-egQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Mar, 2024
Gaurav Sharma
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MKJT0b0YUO0ggOR9lr6zN_L3u3xKtXHABUpU6Dz8e8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MKJT0b0YUO0ggOR9lr6zN_L3u3xKtXHABUpU6Dz8e8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Alonzo Gallaread
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19iE29MMnrKnXqjmaMVtWLXjPDfaD3m1G7CBb8CDYahU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19iE29MMnrKnXqjmaMVtWLXjPDfaD3m1G7CBb8CDYahU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Feb, 2024
Will Vigil
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVq7RE4URAyxENXCFkxTAiQ9Z3tRcpY5bwwhP8rRKyY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVq7RE4URAyxENXCFkxTAiQ9Z3tRcpY5bwwhP8rRKyY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Mar, 2024
Feres Figueiredo Rafael
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNlokCJoTf8BXeHEeu4ktCACfrT9nEbAn97A2hWVDrg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNlokCJoTf8BXeHEeu4ktCACfrT9nEbAn97A2hWVDrg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Apr, 2024
Best Atti
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Pb87pePkDocj_GGhBpSlM_x84I9UOkVPs6yQHJVZTg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Pb87pePkDocj_GGhBpSlM_x84I9UOkVPs6yQHJVZTg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2024
Best Atti
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TUfB7tsF50y5F5OSq5TFCgHc74ZI9Hle4M9wsvca_g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TUfB7tsF50y5F5OSq5TFCgHc74ZI9Hle4M9wsvca_g/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>NOTE - this draft features the company launch as the news for the press release.</p>
27 Mar, 2024
Shashank Normative
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14v6d3Ifboo1vWavvjI1ySduVlpjZcIujzbdK2S4AkpA/edit#heading=h.pdhlethdt7sh">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14v6d3Ifboo1vWavvjI1ySduVlpjZcIujzbdK2S4AkpA/edit#heading=h.pdhlethdt7sh</a></p><p> </p>
15 Mar, 2024
Abe Bose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQdHQU7ZdPOnmry6FYvp8-ORSeo7VFYCeq8nZ1CHndg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQdHQU7ZdPOnmry6FYvp8-ORSeo7VFYCeq8nZ1CHndg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Abe Bose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5TqD1DABevKzjL4O9Hg00pZqo85GZIVrtvAy_d19OQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5TqD1DABevKzjL4O9Hg00pZqo85GZIVrtvAy_d19OQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Abe Bose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13EEnMzED5V6LArzvYBVWUcuRm-EejWswmtb2pxwXA5A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13EEnMzED5V6LArzvYBVWUcuRm-EejWswmtb2pxwXA5A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Abe Bose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDe6hfSCXzGRo0s47_W0RumZHDmsjj8Rp8DC80MWd_Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDe6hfSCXzGRo0s47_W0RumZHDmsjj8Rp8DC80MWd_Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W6WEe70Xa3W8_o13Y0mfM2DCns6EM60i2O3UqLjeJg0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W6WEe70Xa3W8_o13Y0mfM2DCns6EM60i2O3UqLjeJg0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJgNoeKRGYv2RSsesoOuDQq4MTDF-bQ0-AW04ynGsq4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJgNoeKRGYv2RSsesoOuDQq4MTDF-bQ0-AW04ynGsq4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpS3thCcNusTirkSYsYQ7vT7bZ7X1h57QsGfR6WGQw8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpS3thCcNusTirkSYsYQ7vT7bZ7X1h57QsGfR6WGQw8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18xM__OzWY4xAxAPD4gxPPqplq6cKIYhNtcD3DsNjJc4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18xM__OzWY4xAxAPD4gxPPqplq6cKIYhNtcD3DsNjJc4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Apr, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dYofJ44Bx8Pi4DT1WFZE_JDONKKZIOK31nmqC8Xs30/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dYofJ44Bx8Pi4DT1WFZE_JDONKKZIOK31nmqC8Xs30/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Apr, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfBIaUtXHe3G-kpK1FgQRgYNbEyKIna15z-ChSgz4rk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfBIaUtXHe3G-kpK1FgQRgYNbEyKIna15z-ChSgz4rk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRLUtjeOXEYHKJxIkq2qlptTL4c-Y-uYLeGUnuG3u0E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRLUtjeOXEYHKJxIkq2qlptTL4c-Y-uYLeGUnuG3u0E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/150kL_L_f1i6alKwRXkAEFVyLQU7-0YTJcOLueBPBjPU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/150kL_L_f1i6alKwRXkAEFVyLQU7-0YTJcOLueBPBjPU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVwXDhGejDiW0XHRLNUSutVMGpZoMb4HHf_jpaZbA6E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVwXDhGejDiW0XHRLNUSutVMGpZoMb4HHf_jpaZbA6E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxBae2Nprzu_4ZW824NjpCBfoAdlkOmMsYzJhRDd8vA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxBae2Nprzu_4ZW824NjpCBfoAdlkOmMsYzJhRDd8vA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Rajesh Sanapala
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bIaq8DkAxvxptcbGu5Ac8sKwhiHkNTXsaQRWapIqng/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bIaq8DkAxvxptcbGu5Ac8sKwhiHkNTXsaQRWapIqng/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Mar, 2024
Anne welsh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxSu-aIrWUdQcOKBLRnbPIjzY-_MURV3U6KCMJisL-Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxSu-aIrWUdQcOKBLRnbPIjzY-_MURV3U6KCMJisL-Y/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Mar, 2024
Anne welsh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XWja1h2BEuaQBWJ_EepMNYWsFLOzigkGT9W2NlVGwVE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XWja1h2BEuaQBWJ_EepMNYWsFLOzigkGT9W2NlVGwVE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Leanne Guarnieri
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16jtrsYEwYlgmreYTU_LVfk1O2Qep6IBYMXKyQAgBHho/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16jtrsYEwYlgmreYTU_LVfk1O2Qep6IBYMXKyQAgBHho/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
06 Mar, 2024
Best Atti
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EPnZQmNUIiNgirhYDsPt6bhLaOAahOSDMY9_Ok_BFZ8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EPnZQmNUIiNgirhYDsPt6bhLaOAahOSDMY9_Ok_BFZ8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Apr, 2024
Best Atti
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0f6wpbAr9XOV4Gjcz_-vbi_KSCk1-LUe1GQm-kjBpo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0f6wpbAr9XOV4Gjcz_-vbi_KSCk1-LUe1GQm-kjBpo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>NOTE: see yellow highlights for missing, required information.</p>
16 Apr, 2024
Nicole Shuler
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whrX_R6TODp-TKFOLn06mhn7alJYXUa8UIAiHB8ZXRE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whrX_R6TODp-TKFOLn06mhn7alJYXUa8UIAiHB8ZXRE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Apr, 2024
Teja C
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1NauQ9ZRWBGcmn9HxFLK0zUqgpE0HdkI3L4SCRiyCs/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1NauQ9ZRWBGcmn9HxFLK0zUqgpE0HdkI3L4SCRiyCs/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Lena Shefter
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hjBkHrKmjLxjoG-1BTLtvygAIN-qfihFbuzIflGcSM8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hjBkHrKmjLxjoG-1BTLtvygAIN-qfihFbuzIflGcSM8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Lindsey Habenicht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHOBeMmL97iZJNCYIBn6cbOVGofi4iFAY6CoOzsxfN8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHOBeMmL97iZJNCYIBn6cbOVGofi4iFAY6CoOzsxfN8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Lindsey Habenicht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBdUkYXmHCMh7E9XyFFd0_cxcUllzfcEHomMfh_cHhM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBdUkYXmHCMh7E9XyFFd0_cxcUllzfcEHomMfh_cHhM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Lindsey Habenicht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJ1l8RGUOymv2_UMjeCelPCMZX-rGr5iIyTk7r-5rFI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJ1l8RGUOymv2_UMjeCelPCMZX-rGr5iIyTk7r-5rFI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Mar, 2024
Lindsey Habenicht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9nqcaxPvIJoco6k_mCfzXMotqbTCGJqSnjBHWoQ4Vo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9nqcaxPvIJoco6k_mCfzXMotqbTCGJqSnjBHWoQ4Vo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Venkata lakkineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10rJ_244obAuopR0NBw2rFpRVrve5HRg2Cytper4jAEo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10rJ_244obAuopR0NBw2rFpRVrve5HRg2Cytper4jAEo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Nicky Fiorentino
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DxlC8zLVK4uMyg_ZHRm4zQRYFXML30FE1tVRz5J9EIM/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DxlC8zLVK4uMyg_ZHRm4zQRYFXML30FE1tVRz5J9EIM/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Feb, 2024
Robert Aguayo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dYRL4jV0yoknG8tvxO_5QdVzrj3sjOKZEQ1c9WdvrUY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dYRL4jV0yoknG8tvxO_5QdVzrj3sjOKZEQ1c9WdvrUY/edit?usp=sharing</a> - FOR NEWSBREAK </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QPnK9TzRL5FjJXH30febfsM-NAy45oQJARN1I_o_gq4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QPnK9TzRL5FjJXH30febfsM-NAy45oQJARN1I_o_gq4/edit?usp=sharing</a> - ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON BI/YF</p><p> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
ShuYuan Zheng
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEdWYbKNUW3nsossv7MxR8-9suEMuipdlzV8dwg4DoA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEdWYbKNUW3nsossv7MxR8-9suEMuipdlzV8dwg4DoA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Satyesh T
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qmR9FFapfjzchbAALDVsW4xdB2EG_xEwyRqaaU8WiJc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qmR9FFapfjzchbAALDVsW4xdB2EG_xEwyRqaaU8WiJc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Apr, 2024
Satyesh T
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K2IPisDcWXMXhM9lK6DSHTeAv6hSOnLet156IWx182o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K2IPisDcWXMXhM9lK6DSHTeAv6hSOnLet156IWx182o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Satyesh T
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1670ZT4SxZ_6cZLd2ABGlKlqc_uO26F9K1KYupHKIsQA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1670ZT4SxZ_6cZLd2ABGlKlqc_uO26F9K1KYupHKIsQA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Mar, 2024
Austin Briggs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dC_l4FxH397M2XjWwY7RZNi-P0gbXxDrkRn0xjbHV_U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dC_l4FxH397M2XjWwY7RZNi-P0gbXxDrkRn0xjbHV_U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Mar, 2024
Austin Briggs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MJGD3174WqODq8dKbNsjX7KX3uIONd0sf3pf53ShWOs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MJGD3174WqODq8dKbNsjX7KX3uIONd0sf3pf53ShWOs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Mar, 2024
Austin Briggs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1141pCDQVYjTeZSUWqpYF380vapRoYPmuR1geBmrXemI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1141pCDQVYjTeZSUWqpYF380vapRoYPmuR1geBmrXemI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Austin Briggs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uovtaUDPM6UM33kfzRMBFagNymqDIwCcL2eL-u8ATRg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uovtaUDPM6UM33kfzRMBFagNymqDIwCcL2eL-u8ATRg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Mar, 2024
Austin Briggs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nj9_4CIxW0tqOs4pXXPy-FOepPEbaQHD1yYzM87hI3Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nj9_4CIxW0tqOs4pXXPy-FOepPEbaQHD1yYzM87hI3Y/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Feb, 2024
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZCDAD7zV3BHupbH9q43_73fIOeS_KaDX3FS6FWHpMw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZCDAD7zV3BHupbH9q43_73fIOeS_KaDX3FS6FWHpMw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
08 Feb, 2024
Rugved Bidkar
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZFwU2oaOyhkF42jOxfuX1LkGUdH6fFqDQNs90LhfTw/edit?usp=sharing</p>
29 Mar, 2024
Donnie Strompf
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGymqKCcD19sfBfDAYZfvUsNPvhuIRNZISGoEJK00J4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGymqKCcD19sfBfDAYZfvUsNPvhuIRNZISGoEJK00J4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Mar, 2024
Donnie Strompf
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTkM5Qwl57fRUdoB7FRUhSpnLBs4RlXikoXe1Nxg8Y0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTkM5Qwl57fRUdoB7FRUhSpnLBs4RlXikoXe1Nxg8Y0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Mar, 2024
Heema Satapathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RNEIh0jjmpZrafz3VNxS2VL5qRjThlPJg0DnkycvlkU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RNEIh0jjmpZrafz3VNxS2VL5qRjThlPJg0DnkycvlkU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Heema Satapathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqcWHt-P3QijSEPC5VBCiynKQLR2OVB6w-HZpolkfdE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqcWHt-P3QijSEPC5VBCiynKQLR2OVB6w-HZpolkfdE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2024
Heema Satapathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uDyU3Dy8y83lqQCy6Uan74_oRyaZsJHr6F1g2fXM-s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uDyU3Dy8y83lqQCy6Uan74_oRyaZsJHr6F1g2fXM-s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Ute Frieg
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xdv7NsayNCHKJpu7w_QAL9fxWNuHhYcAYJfsd6aWU8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xdv7NsayNCHKJpu7w_QAL9fxWNuHhYcAYJfsd6aWU8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Feb, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15X7V_Igyeys2baOBW_y50YquX0aKvxOOaIy55DEE22k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15X7V_Igyeys2baOBW_y50YquX0aKvxOOaIy55DEE22k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Feb, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lPRuMOE6QXv_LuDytkVrhH_w0Zvtg_m1DC_p6i_Z5NY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lPRuMOE6QXv_LuDytkVrhH_w0Zvtg_m1DC_p6i_Z5NY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpKyuRjDpCKQRGHbbGPMf9jgxt9fCz2nepXNOgmA3IE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpKyuRjDpCKQRGHbbGPMf9jgxt9fCz2nepXNOgmA3IE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_o62ZM_WAHZ7vxY0XpdQQfXNz3Wjdh3UEkHEuDkFiY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_o62ZM_WAHZ7vxY0XpdQQfXNz3Wjdh3UEkHEuDkFiY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Tcz_eoYWz6DXq4Nx2mRfBxVEGwlGoDzzc48oOix1hY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Tcz_eoYWz6DXq4Nx2mRfBxVEGwlGoDzzc48oOix1hY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Andrew Kovalcin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/126UWfkm_xbawjq44oyBZI9-S8qU0bbbtjAiovAcVI4I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/126UWfkm_xbawjq44oyBZI9-S8qU0bbbtjAiovAcVI4I/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Hariharan Jayakumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T7dQ7h_pN2ESTHUeh7rgXR4FavRPJ43uPp1ySkX4s2w/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T7dQ7h_pN2ESTHUeh7rgXR4FavRPJ43uPp1ySkX4s2w/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
23 Feb, 2024
Garrett Wood
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15sSpDnmMAskaxZ0DK-910zFNXgOpUSm9yLYNv511FVc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15sSpDnmMAskaxZ0DK-910zFNXgOpUSm9yLYNv511FVc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Mar, 2024
Garrett Wood
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MIaonN6yZUn5JSVAEE7XJOX9320SVvN550mrFckwoUo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MIaonN6yZUn5JSVAEE7XJOX9320SVvN550mrFckwoUo/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjrYz_iyL46vS1QQbo76Y-bBEAlELgSERT-Q4rvEcjw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjrYz_iyL46vS1QQbo76Y-bBEAlELgSERT-Q4rvEcjw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JgpI3uHNi90VWokL51quUjv7-EDeFz_dfDC7cmt-PCM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JgpI3uHNi90VWokL51quUjv7-EDeFz_dfDC7cmt-PCM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_YtIFz7szZk1Uh-lz03ApHjWLRb_hs3TjxZ_8dKQkjQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_YtIFz7szZk1Uh-lz03ApHjWLRb_hs3TjxZ_8dKQkjQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Feb, 2024
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD2wZcrTKP2Cf4zFRONAyo2p-QHBpmmuUKLHlTDsFj4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD2wZcrTKP2Cf4zFRONAyo2p-QHBpmmuUKLHlTDsFj4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Chong Xie
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fja3nwK4_GHCpa-QLTum46zf7jwxgR7IoOdXykOMOFg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fja3nwK4_GHCpa-QLTum46zf7jwxgR7IoOdXykOMOFg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Chong Xie
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHToOn1xk2XuJM0sRgNSMZruQwR8Nv_tyjjRJx024Ng/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHToOn1xk2XuJM0sRgNSMZruQwR8Nv_tyjjRJx024Ng/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Chong Xie
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/110bXo0wAYDm7ahZPghGPS98EHn0F5jGULTd_CCdnt68/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/110bXo0wAYDm7ahZPghGPS98EHn0F5jGULTd_CCdnt68/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Chong Xie
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-URG5igiX9vNQfDm5i_YyO6r4AS_QdVVbRfjWzZnwA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-URG5igiX9vNQfDm5i_YyO6r4AS_QdVVbRfjWzZnwA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Chong Xie
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3bEStRgVQQ30gMci3zO-6tRsmvL6KRB0q9UJeeE8r8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3bEStRgVQQ30gMci3zO-6tRsmvL6KRB0q9UJeeE8r8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Feb, 2024
Julia Teplitska
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hNuZ11NkZDSoOMfoDUYhN3SERkfGeTdedxz4TvivQU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hNuZ11NkZDSoOMfoDUYhN3SERkfGeTdedxz4TvivQU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Carly Holm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNG0SPTPTFCpOGvJSrdQSdEqTBNbC9TVlrlLQh24K48/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNG0SPTPTFCpOGvJSrdQSdEqTBNbC9TVlrlLQh24K48/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
26 Jan, 2024
Ute Frieg
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOnogVKjpIeTZ-etxrVBbevxAKH2mqtJMRHAB_Yc8bg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOnogVKjpIeTZ-etxrVBbevxAKH2mqtJMRHAB_Yc8bg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Ute Frieg
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19owNiqvFzakXMzMWLto0MeVydVeBmrJKfvoGNR-Tme0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19owNiqvFzakXMzMWLto0MeVydVeBmrJKfvoGNR-Tme0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Mar, 2024
Konnea Mcandrew
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUsAD3AxMYuclTPS8TMHFPgXMavLb1rDeETaLtb82JE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUsAD3AxMYuclTPS8TMHFPgXMavLb1rDeETaLtb82JE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>The above was Jeannine's article and not published.</p><p>The below is the client's draft and sent for publication.</p><p><a href="https://netorgft4552641-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/jeannine_imperium-pr_com/EV_GcV20-lFNhtLf73r2vlYBvbrJec8uusvI3jxgtRhAHA?e=8InAFl">Konnea McAndrew, CLIENT'S DRAFT, Yahoo (1).docx</a></p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bfJdrcmGLysyzPJJ_A9qdyELaMmQ4PpqmicqMRZHTI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bfJdrcmGLysyzPJJ_A9qdyELaMmQ4PpqmicqMRZHTI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Apr, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHZ4BA8zLYs8RrrQ_BO3IlHE4dDlbZkoarNJp3X6fGA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHZ4BA8zLYs8RrrQ_BO3IlHE4dDlbZkoarNJp3X6fGA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xNOhhWjmEOYkfRHjH33yaEaChChbuYXgdloo3AvHug/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xNOhhWjmEOYkfRHjH33yaEaChChbuYXgdloo3AvHug/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUvcX3pQzQ7Xml4vzUou6EbisavjbTd6GaHnSJEvUPk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUvcX3pQzQ7Xml4vzUou6EbisavjbTd6GaHnSJEvUPk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4JiEPtIAZHnDfupFo6-Cycn3_0d6fAWmTuFl3Heho8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4JiEPtIAZHnDfupFo6-Cycn3_0d6fAWmTuFl3Heho8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcs7D7STz69LEj1mMqpcqvjpMZnyFbq_IbdF294_KUU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcs7D7STz69LEj1mMqpcqvjpMZnyFbq_IbdF294_KUU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vadivel Chandran
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12xBGaY-8HT2775ls7_h49L4raqD5x2kNx5bjMEUePnI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12xBGaY-8HT2775ls7_h49L4raqD5x2kNx5bjMEUePnI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Casuel Pitts
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J6e46Dzc72nH9mbNrY25Yrt8RdhgyDZmpRrcUWEt0SQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J6e46Dzc72nH9mbNrY25Yrt8RdhgyDZmpRrcUWEt0SQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
29 Feb, 2024
Casuel Pitts
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NZJFOG58y9no19psLQcTBZpg6yLAsHnSNLZ9Ev_nZg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NZJFOG58y9no19psLQcTBZpg6yLAsHnSNLZ9Ev_nZg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p>MSN:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VA04XxSHV13GqQIATypEfA_A6QK9SBPAIkcXU2SJt4I/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VA04XxSHV13GqQIATypEfA_A6QK9SBPAIkcXU2SJt4I/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
14 Mar, 2024
Ugur Akkus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ln_wmK2jcPf0CJ7Sd5yOpCcLnL7000cILWIyIzQ9yoQ/edit#heading=h.qqj97jchz0xi">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ln_wmK2jcPf0CJ7Sd5yOpCcLnL7000cILWIyIzQ9yoQ/edit#heading=h.qqj97jchz0xi</a></p><p> </p><p>NEW DRAFT BELOW</p><p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kqx5tL96i1IlkzASOoWbMlojiI3wNC6VPY5Vb8sY5ZM/edit</p>
14 Mar, 2024
Ugur Akkus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zW63_b8kgkrwoybU3B-rU7yhbgVVpf7_8eRy2FTjesQ/edit#heading=h.oi9umjtyal3s">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zW63_b8kgkrwoybU3B-rU7yhbgVVpf7_8eRy2FTjesQ/edit#heading=h.oi9umjtyal3s</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Jan, 2024
Peterson Herard
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3fFuieCEdGUOcfBJgbcBpRpmY-TQGq9crR6CYNZn-I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3fFuieCEdGUOcfBJgbcBpRpmY-TQGq9crR6CYNZn-I/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>MSN:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhE8qCwrDk4Lvh0G8QpT72aEiN089sFmA0-fApV81bU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhE8qCwrDk4Lvh0G8QpT72aEiN089sFmA0-fApV81bU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Aron Glinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLV3HWRE1irJKmv5iijGcf8bctD0OADG1c_ww5RhKR4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLV3HWRE1irJKmv5iijGcf8bctD0OADG1c_ww5RhKR4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
John Leon
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qtVt2l5UZtjkItvXq9QANhpKcRug-m7bBVNx9DnxZc/edit?usp=sharing</p>
26 Mar, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14f5eoAjuB386z47ALWs1ICXwjrDaX1C7X20Dzl5c4yk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14f5eoAjuB386z47ALWs1ICXwjrDaX1C7X20Dzl5c4yk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13__GL64oTQSWMgnyBfnAZfPRBNmvRU286QdI4Xas8RI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13__GL64oTQSWMgnyBfnAZfPRBNmvRU286QdI4Xas8RI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fj0EA9U5bzwaZlpN_JpMbR9WqnTntDWDtL5ZotR0XnE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fj0EA9U5bzwaZlpN_JpMbR9WqnTntDWDtL5ZotR0XnE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Jan, 2024
Alexander N
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ITLWom_qQKJYpN8jIV4h7O_PjoiSKr7jdO91MhqrQT0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ITLWom_qQKJYpN8jIV4h7O_PjoiSKr7jdO91MhqrQT0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sjuFtpBfMA3t5XFLyrcC3Sa9WENUaiQhAKTf4Ww28w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sjuFtpBfMA3t5XFLyrcC3Sa9WENUaiQhAKTf4Ww28w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GACV24OfTQ5A8NSKWNgX79v5fsuhYvDRSELY6VIsR9U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GACV24OfTQ5A8NSKWNgX79v5fsuhYvDRSELY6VIsR9U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-bY1xKXK9rqeRUG7ou3NdAuo6IyiGv72_oXwd8iI-4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-bY1xKXK9rqeRUG7ou3NdAuo6IyiGv72_oXwd8iI-4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0bHf805q_SGbL9xJLH-1d8HJIE5Rq-ANcg-NxvUWto/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0bHf805q_SGbL9xJLH-1d8HJIE5Rq-ANcg-NxvUWto/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OenuhxQikXMGJtDRfuZuwErNfrp78Zq9CFvb4kZhjkU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OenuhxQikXMGJtDRfuZuwErNfrp78Zq9CFvb4kZhjkU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtzEPZCrLve_awWxQpARgH9TLNF4LoDy36WEVV3e4n0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtzEPZCrLve_awWxQpARgH9TLNF4LoDy36WEVV3e4n0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8QYJl3E8nu1wpIVpb3YCPsCp7ZisCCxgk6GPUFqRwE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8QYJl3E8nu1wpIVpb3YCPsCp7ZisCCxgk6GPUFqRwE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Shub Padhyay
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5FAWA1eqowaMcYEBza9BVlqG0b2VboRFXHpy_7PM00/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5FAWA1eqowaMcYEBza9BVlqG0b2VboRFXHpy_7PM00/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>NEW:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9kjkvIxuyYcGzwjwsNCptdpr1NAaSfgJBuSKQE_BVs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9kjkvIxuyYcGzwjwsNCptdpr1NAaSfgJBuSKQE_BVs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dad_0E2A06boh9xDl1lLqGNm9FTIB1q0xoafo-oPhdQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dad_0E2A06boh9xDl1lLqGNm9FTIB1q0xoafo-oPhdQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Apr, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEk14Pr-qj8wuRZ51f-E5vD18f-UTKEFPITvYZltq34/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEk14Pr-qj8wuRZ51f-E5vD18f-UTKEFPITvYZltq34/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Jan, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mG8PZm2IDxbQkc_YbnqrmPef1tSVpF2iVZaBiarFN6k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mG8PZm2IDxbQkc_YbnqrmPef1tSVpF2iVZaBiarFN6k/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Mar, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ByUgLLZO-6BZrYQxAmDQTonLx4Fw2CzVl1eIjQjM1A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ByUgLLZO-6BZrYQxAmDQTonLx4Fw2CzVl1eIjQjM1A/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Hao Ren
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mU113AfaW3FM5BzsDjOeNwHMvPZ2S2faDD4FHNEN4bs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mU113AfaW3FM5BzsDjOeNwHMvPZ2S2faDD4FHNEN4bs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Vinotth Ramalingam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16W3p6cE9pjLA8jB38re6HfAP8xJq_XoZTtjYtl3UWfs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16W3p6cE9pjLA8jB38re6HfAP8xJq_XoZTtjYtl3UWfs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Vinotth Ramalingam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDEKzzSRIEUV_uIAhOFjOZf9xfYTZm3PnOkkyso59LE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDEKzzSRIEUV_uIAhOFjOZf9xfYTZm3PnOkkyso59LE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Jan, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBa5dzBn7ygUJfGd_PH-4ZsrsLWyXefYz8YCnfES9VU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBa5dzBn7ygUJfGd_PH-4ZsrsLWyXefYz8YCnfES9VU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Jan, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rri_LVCCTURlEGTzZVpenLDzbWcFq5Pn2g5waqhAKpY/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rri_LVCCTURlEGTzZVpenLDzbWcFq5Pn2g5waqhAKpY/edit</a></p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Oksana Matviichuk
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAz0H31DtEIbOHQShIn7uaACA2XyUHApdZ96gaWJx1E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAz0H31DtEIbOHQShIn7uaACA2XyUHApdZ96gaWJx1E/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Oksana Matviichuk
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebg33N_70gNhucVPz5gRT4DkXnR16QGiMRfgkKhwBNQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebg33N_70gNhucVPz5gRT4DkXnR16QGiMRfgkKhwBNQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Apr, 2024
Alexander VanScoyk
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVgDJ9uhIh2K7O9T6fmYWEPjtWDY-IJFTlOSo-a5bR8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVgDJ9uhIh2K7O9T6fmYWEPjtWDY-IJFTlOSo-a5bR8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Jan, 2024
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t1mxDoSZdJLTt48oH20cEszU9TEWT1xlnnb5EDtRzmo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t1mxDoSZdJLTt48oH20cEszU9TEWT1xlnnb5EDtRzmo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Hanny Sunarto
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J-6r4LbR5yQ2K1O2MKdk99ZyM5LqrULZARMiXYVSl0g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J-6r4LbR5yQ2K1O2MKdk99ZyM5LqrULZARMiXYVSl0g/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
28 Feb, 2024
Donnie Strompf
<p>Silver Law:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JgeP5SNx-50_h6-Q03Gon2s3npaVI73mQxuy8rLWpnE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JgeP5SNx-50_h6-Q03Gon2s3npaVI73mQxuy8rLWpnE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>MBMI:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_x09jDkUXhqMB_56p3RWRAAOoxyIKcucZI_OG2vEeik/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_x09jDkUXhqMB_56p3RWRAAOoxyIKcucZI_OG2vEeik/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>MGCDecks:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DaUaxb6YWl2xwkNMl_-n-ocpMBbbdIFfDLhSYNWsZwM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DaUaxb6YWl2xwkNMl_-n-ocpMBbbdIFfDLhSYNWsZwM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Donnie Strompf
<p>Silver Law:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFk_mh6MSK1SfpIfvZYPeP7UN5nQsEGHolIUg5MTMAI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFk_mh6MSK1SfpIfvZYPeP7UN5nQsEGHolIUg5MTMAI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>MBMI:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tYAgUxHKfryk2lSgjN9VHzZEmnmoHioKLcZuqJ7Xs8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tYAgUxHKfryk2lSgjN9VHzZEmnmoHioKLcZuqJ7Xs8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>MGCDecks </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y2YOCScCgWQmsgLSznipVwtWicyGTeAVoS5gkVt56No/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y2YOCScCgWQmsgLSznipVwtWicyGTeAVoS5gkVt56No/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Tom La Vecchia
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGEcpxB7Hnt7eyr5iJ3bsIpbdzHXvuybItqKU7pCSDU/edit?usp=sharing</p>
09 Feb, 2024
Felix Kim
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XlIj8K4T67dOUg-Q-bj6F8a_Kpt8f5KZRK8_UWgMRas/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
31 Jan, 2024
Micah Bravery
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QWiCvHbo9Hq3S7vfEJloRS0lBrrAz8pBHISLb8ZjFPA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QWiCvHbo9Hq3S7vfEJloRS0lBrrAz8pBHISLb8ZjFPA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Jan, 2024
Matthew Schultz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ra2fp65NwqshvdAFAPI08suWjaX95PRC4Us8cC_rdfY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ra2fp65NwqshvdAFAPI08suWjaX95PRC4Us8cC_rdfY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><blockquote><p> </p><p> </p></blockquote>
15 Jan, 2024
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F4UEMjsx8bmGu87ya99_MDgBWjqAMOuiDykLZwpS7Gc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F4UEMjsx8bmGu87ya99_MDgBWjqAMOuiDykLZwpS7Gc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jan, 2024
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixs5yKHFpQyyjX1B7R0i86H9S_UNfOYf2Zdq9Nzd2qM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixs5yKHFpQyyjX1B7R0i86H9S_UNfOYf2Zdq9Nzd2qM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Olga Korosteleva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8tr6rxlxRs3ZHKeOsRLxHHKtd1HmMdebzKwbu5Lazk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8tr6rxlxRs3ZHKeOsRLxHHKtd1HmMdebzKwbu5Lazk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Olga Korosteleva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UB9b0poFRM7aZa-mDXgaxJiH9m6lvEbKUPH02M7jKM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UB9b0poFRM7aZa-mDXgaxJiH9m6lvEbKUPH02M7jKM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Olga Korosteleva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDPssaeFmuHWL3XlO3sk2AGSjbavaNMdnzSY8bCOcCA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDPssaeFmuHWL3XlO3sk2AGSjbavaNMdnzSY8bCOcCA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Feb, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yg_zKdbCLbRfjeQN--I0I5WThBl3HWfF0wPXww88u8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yg_zKdbCLbRfjeQN--I0I5WThBl3HWfF0wPXww88u8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15VDNnI6yDE9IAhsb8b2f0m4yT-TLjdv4pc55Wir17rQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15VDNnI6yDE9IAhsb8b2f0m4yT-TLjdv4pc55Wir17rQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fIMUVJZWhyf36N0lsv-ziOTqgnnG0NVQbd1kAHWSgEE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fIMUVJZWhyf36N0lsv-ziOTqgnnG0NVQbd1kAHWSgEE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Felix Kim
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C9K7W9smikx_ijfKgwuzohnwuzBQXxZ5R8xfTGsvX9w/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
31 Jan, 2024
Felix Kim
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YGk6w0RmluIpQNFKJnr3EefsSomehMSr2QofMmxE2BM/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
24 Jan, 2024
Felix Kim
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r6mA2IRA-XUauWFXfyez-_yjEvdDZQWzE2VJIkc3LFI/edit?usp=sharing</p>
14 Jan, 2024
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArsAYdxVV0_9EXkjHGKTd2eSBz-qb6FK6PT9ete9i7I/edit#heading=h.1ks8ni2trmzw">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArsAYdxVV0_9EXkjHGKTd2eSBz-qb6FK6PT9ete9i7I/edit#heading=h.1ks8ni2trmzw</a></p><p> </p>
14 Jan, 2024
Tianna Robinson
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v0DLpWW8y1mOPFIJ0C5oPZc-bppGnZSmymkSFExCbTE/edit#heading=h.l1wlvzsojbx0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v0DLpWW8y1mOPFIJ0C5oPZc-bppGnZSmymkSFExCbTE/edit#heading=h.l1wlvzsojbx0</a></p><p> </p>
08 Jan, 2024
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilLnbUTgrGeYKTnhomVf5Y1pr-v6WzsRYewwgdUAlwY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilLnbUTgrGeYKTnhomVf5Y1pr-v6WzsRYewwgdUAlwY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntDskZII2Zkh944sbLYlKaTsj092uam5Bg8guF3NEiA/edit#heading=h.i0dg17wctaqq">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntDskZII2Zkh944sbLYlKaTsj092uam5Bg8guF3NEiA/edit#heading=h.i0dg17wctaqq</a></p><p>Jeannine is working on getting the title shortened for Newsbreak 3/13</p><p> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GKei1VxIKCMMas-a2SKHHPNEtF1Ic2FtPGswQNQ6mFI/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GKei1VxIKCMMas-a2SKHHPNEtF1Ic2FtPGswQNQ6mFI/edit</a></p><p> </p>
13 Feb, 2024
Maulik Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGMs8t5tWlUjiWeExiqEMHbd8KVjc7rKajyIW7YUzZo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGMs8t5tWlUjiWeExiqEMHbd8KVjc7rKajyIW7YUzZo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>note: we'll need to shorten the subtitle. I updated all the “lists” to include the Oxford comma (this is a requirement) LMK if this draft works! :)</p>
07 Mar, 2024
Maulik Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XEz3qX5uQ9VXfNiDKVekD9rWr3A_OB65TVEdTFTAVj8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XEz3qX5uQ9VXfNiDKVekD9rWr3A_OB65TVEdTFTAVj8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Mar, 2024
Maulik Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wi4CNwfmh8rGMoWhmn2n2n-Q_6RwwZs7y73hhLWHTk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wi4CNwfmh8rGMoWhmn2n2n-Q_6RwwZs7y73hhLWHTk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>rewrite - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mogry47rpuu5F1ZYJjVPuf6YVN2Y6XfSkMET1YEwHKA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mogry47rpuu5F1ZYJjVPuf6YVN2Y6XfSkMET1YEwHKA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Maulik Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZ2z5Dd54Q33E4eqkO8vz0_gP4eRmPXHTdTUoGT4mTs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZ2z5Dd54Q33E4eqkO8vz0_gP4eRmPXHTdTUoGT4mTs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jan, 2024
Tanisha Marie
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06 Feb, 2024
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06 Feb, 2024
Tanisha Marie
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01 Feb, 2024
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24 Jan, 2024
Paul Showemimo
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20 Feb, 2024
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20 Feb, 2024
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11 Mar, 2024
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01 Feb, 2024
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08 Dec, 2023
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08 Dec, 2023
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08 Dec, 2023
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08 Dec, 2023
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15 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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15 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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15 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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23 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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18 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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12 Jan, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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13 Mar, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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13 Mar, 2024
Chris Fenillo
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26 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afEkG5ye9h4uObs4_HlvPa2N7JzoQeKHuojstaixcaw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afEkG5ye9h4uObs4_HlvPa2N7JzoQeKHuojstaixcaw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Dr Zaher Merhi, the Medical Director of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), Welcomes Dr Nicole Browne </strong></p><p>Dr. Merhi is the founder of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), the country’s first in vitro fertilization (IVF) Center to utilize non-conventional fertility methods and the first to use 10 types of IVF. He worked in the fertility field for over 20 years prior to founding RFC and currently serves as its medical director. He is also currently a Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Maimonides Medical Center. His extensive training and faculty appointments included the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the NYU School of Medicine, and the University of Vermont. </p><p>“I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Nicole Browne has joined RFC, Connecticut location. Before joining us, Dr Browne was working for approximately 5 years at Kindbody in Manhattan NY. She brings her 15 years of expertise to RFC,” Merhi said. Her patients describe her as compassionate, intelligent, and caring. One patient wrote “Dr. Brown remembers my name, where I grew up and what my goals are. It seems simple but she treats me like a person and listens to me at every stage.” </p><p>Dr Browne is double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and her bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. She then completed her OBGYN residency at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, and her REI fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She has 15 years of experience in REI, and she has previously worked at New England Fertility and at Kindbody. Dr. Browne has been published in several high-quality medical journals, has numerous presentations and lectures, and has received many research awards in infertility. </p><p>Her expertise includes: Egg Freezing, Conventional IVF, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. </p><p>Dr Browne is offering FREE 20-minute video consultations from January 1st 2024 until March 31st 2024.</p><p> </p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is New York and Connecticut's first IVF Center to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy, and other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation. </i></p><p>Website: https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/ </p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com </p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696 </p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</p>
26 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dcrykN-NGhe6SnrzNn51HHaau1KccK4hhp5H7_OlwV4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dcrykN-NGhe6SnrzNn51HHaau1KccK4hhp5H7_OlwV4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Welcomes a World Renown Fertility Specialist, Dr Nicole Browne</strong></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) is extremely excited to announce expansion with its world-class services with the addition of Dr. Nicole Browne, M.D. She is double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). Dr. Browne earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College. She then completed her OBGYN residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, and an REI fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.</p><p>After working at New England Fertility then at Kindbody, RFC is proud to bring Dr. Browne on board with her 15 years of experience. Her expertise in Conventional IVF, Egg Freezing, Egg Donation and Surrogacy, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss expands the services and personalized care we provide, broadening our reach in helping patients build families. Dr. Browne has been published in several high-quality medical journals, has numerous presentations and lectures, and has received many research awards in infertility. </p><p>“I am excited to join RFC and share my knowledge and experience in RFC Connecticut location where I will spend the majority of my time”. She added “RFC is so unique because it has been named the first fertility clinic in the United States that imposes no cutoffs for patients based upon age or weight".</p><p>Dr Browne is offering FREE 20-minute video consultations from January 1st 2024 until March 31st 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ErYVXCZrL1">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7eJ7wFw5nR">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
27 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GWUDrqQqS7cRu-ysG9UAEG5T0H0gbGtD-aRTm2sU7nI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GWUDrqQqS7cRu-ysG9UAEG5T0H0gbGtD-aRTm2sU7nI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfnWn9Roio1pznFh7OqDkRw8kR9FLHcgfkQHVF7ELqA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfnWn9Roio1pznFh7OqDkRw8kR9FLHcgfkQHVF7ELqA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p><strong>Dr Nicole Browne, Recently Joined Rejuvenating Fertility Center, is Offering Free Video Consultations</strong></p><p>Dr Nicole Browne, with 15 years of experience, has worked at Kindbody in Manhattan NY for the last 5 years where she gained tremendous experience in Egg Freezing and Traditional IVF. She is double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and her bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. She then completed her OBGYN residency at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, and her REI fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. </p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC),<strong> </strong>the country’s first in vitro fertilization (IVF) Center to utilize non-conventional fertility methods and the first to use 10 types of IVF offers these unique novel treatments:</p><p>✅ Remote treatments for patients all over the world </p><p>✅ Egg freezing and IVF regardless of Age or Weight</p><p>✅ PRP ovarian rejuvenation for low ovarian reserve </p><p>✅ Revolutionary 10 types of IVF</p><p>✅ Reproductive immunology for endometriosis and failed embryo implantation </p><p>RFC has 4 locations in New York (Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Westchester County) and 1 location in Connecticut. Approximately 50% of RFC patients are outside the Tristate area. With OM (outside monitoring), patients will get RFC protocol and then RFC doctors will manage all the treatment cycle from beginning to end. </p><p>Dr Browne is offering FREE 20-minute video consultations from January 1st 2024 until March 31st 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ErYVXCZrL1">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7eJ7wFw5nR">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
31 Jan, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC6Cw9gzxAoxr2CNBR6h1PZ5JQUFQyxcZSHTUOkPPPM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC6Cw9gzxAoxr2CNBR6h1PZ5JQUFQyxcZSHTUOkPPPM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><h2>Will Ozempic Hurt My Eggs?</h2><p> </p><p>It's <a href="https://www.yourfertility.org.au/latest-news/how-does-being-overweight-affect-my-fertility#:~:text=Excess%20weight%20affects%20female%20fertility&text=This%20can%20disrupt%20the%20hormone,the%20risk%20of%20fertility%20difficulties.">widely acknowledged</a> that being overweight can have a negative impact on fertility, especially for women - but dropping the extra weight is often easier said than done. But for women hoping to become mothers, it’s a very real concern.</p><p>There’s a complex and multifaceted relationship between excess weight and fertility problems. A weight issue is often linked to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. And in turn, PCOS can lead to hormonal imbalances, which can disrupt ovulation and menstruation, or even obliterate the menstruation cycle altogether. That makes it much more challenging to predict ovulation and complicates the process of conception.</p><p>So we know that losing weight can help boost fertility for those struggling to conceive - but again, it’s easier said than done. But now many are turning to ozempic as a quick fix for help to shed the pounds.</p><p>Ozempic is a commonly prescribed anti-diabetic medication for weight loss. It acts by enhancing the secretion of insulin - thus lowering blood glucose levels. This action assists in managing blood sugar levels and aids in weight loss by slowing gastric emptying, which promotes a prolonged sense of satiety.</p><p>Dr. Zaher Merhi, founder and medical director of the Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), says that Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other similar medications have been prescribed at an alarming rate in the U.S. “These FDA-approved antihyperglycemic medications are being used not only for diabetes treatment, but also for weight loss,” Dr. Merhi shares. “However, some of the risks aren't clear yet.” </p><p>Are they safe when trying to get pregnant? Do they affect fertility in a good or a bad way? Are they safe for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)? </p><p>“What we know so far is that using weight loss injections before undergoing IVF in women with PCOS only has the potential to be a significant advancement in fertility treatment,” says Dr. Merhi. “This includes weight loss injections that belong to the GLP-1 agonists family, like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy. This type of weight loss can really help overweight patients with PCOS - women known to have high risk for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and diabetes.”</p><p>However, he cautions, “these medications have not been studied yet for overweight/obese women WITHOUT PCOS who are not at risk of diabetes. One study in rats showed that GLP-1 agonists could indeed be bad for the ovaries and uterus. Another study in animals demonstrated that GLP-1 agonists could disrupt progesterone production by the ovaries. But these studies can’t yet be translated to humans.”</p><p>“Reproductive-aged women who take these medications only for weight loss should be cautious, because we do not know their impact on the ovaries and uterus yet,” says Dr. Merhi.</p><h2>RFC and IVF for Overweight Women</h2><p>He adds that RFC promotes holistic, natural, organic solutions first. For years, patients have been denied IVF because they are overweight due to fear of the risks of general anesthesia during egg collection. </p><p>“Except it’s not true,” Dr. Merhi says. “According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), obesity shouldn't be the sole criteria for denying a patient or couple access to infertility treatments. Also, local anesthesia to prevent pain is easily performed for egg collection - which avoids the risks presented by general anesthesia.”</p><p>The team at RFC maintains a constant dedication to addressing all the multifaceted challenges of fertility. Improving patients’ health and optimizing their body weight is one way to enhance the chances of successful IVF outcomes - and healthy babies. </p><p>“Until proven safe for fertility, these weight loss injection medications should be used with care,” says Dr. Merhi. “Women using them should be aware that we still do not know what these injections do to their fertility.” </p><p>He concludes that because RFC has no age or weight cutoff for IVF, no patient should feel like they have to embark on a weight loss journey alone just to combat infertility. The team at RFC welcomes patients of all ages, all weights, and all medical backgrounds.</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is New York and Connecticut's first IVF Center to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy, and other fertility treatments such as PRP and Adipose-PRP ovarian rejuvenation.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ErYVXCZrL1">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7eJ7wFw5nR">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
26 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VnQesyIqTA0q0HtkqVezprlv5gJI__hMzjLbBTBr31k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VnQesyIqTA0q0HtkqVezprlv5gJI__hMzjLbBTBr31k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACW1R81ZjxooVEe6gTxwl40syLnPhTQXc8IwmxesgqY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACW1R81ZjxooVEe6gTxwl40syLnPhTQXc8IwmxesgqY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/192kR7Ra3b8YSIpXXmYrZ04FPaifFv98K9ieEo1Pe6yo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/192kR7Ra3b8YSIpXXmYrZ04FPaifFv98K9ieEo1Pe6yo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><h2>Dr. Marco Mouanness, Co-Founder of the World's Most Innovative Fertility Clinic</h2><p>History is made daily at Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic (RFC), which started in Manhattan and has branched out to include multiple New York locations and one Connecticut location, while also offering a full range of remote services. RFC is the first clinic of its kind to integrate non-conventional, holistic approaches with the latest advancements in reproductive technology, providing innovative treatments like ovarian rejuvenation and natural IVF without injections, making it a leader in fertility care and research.</p><p>RFC’s co-founder and Associate Medical Director <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.marco.mouanness/">Dr. Marco Mouanness</a>, MD, RDMS, has enjoyed a career marked by significant academic achievements, groundbreaking clinical research, and a commitment to holistic fertility care. For many couples struggling with fertility issues, Dr. Marco has meant the difference between barrenness and parenthood.</p><p>“I helped to create RFC because I saw an urgent need for a more holistic, patient-centered approach in fertility care,” Dr. Marco reflects. “Our vision was to establish a clinic that utilizes the latest advancements in reproductive technology and integrates these with organic and non-conventional methods. We wanted to create a space where every individual or couple could find hope and receive personalized care tailored to their unique journey, without the limitations typically encountered in traditional fertility treatments."</p><p>Dr Marcos journey in medicine began with a solid academic foundation, starting at College Notre Dame de Jamhour and Universite saint Joseph, followed by a residency at the American University of Beirut, then a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility with Dr Merhi at Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) in New York. He has earned multiple awards for his scholarly pursuits and now specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.</p><p>He has significantly contributed to medical literature, having published extensively in renowned fertility journals and being awarded the Prize Paper Award in 2023 from the ASRM for his research. His valuable insights into complex gynecological conditions coupled with his role as a reviewer for several prestigious medical journals underline his commitment to maintaining high standards in medical research and practice.</p><p>At RFC, Dr. Marco has been instrumental in introducing and refining innovative fertility treatments. He is known for his pioneering work in ovarian rejuvenation, a technique which involves the use of a patient’s own platelets and plasma; this has opened new doors for women, even post-menopause, to conceive naturally. It’s an approach that challenges the conventional boundaries of fertility treatments while offering a more organic and less invasive alternative to traditional methods.</p><p>One of Dr. Marco's remarkable achievements has been his research on the impact of COVID-19 on fertility and pregnancy. During a time of global uncertainty, his work provided critical insights and guidelines to manage fertility treatments safely and effectively. His research has been a guiding light for both patients and practitioners navigating the complexities of fertility care during the pandemic. Dr Marco has presented his latest research at the 2023 ASRM annual meeting in New Orleans and his findings demonstrated that "Oral GnRH antagonists, like elagolix (Orilissa), are much cheaper and less invasive medication used at a lower frequency -- every other day compared to daily -- showing variable ovulation suppression to the costly injectable GnRH antagonists (such as Ganirelex or Cetrotide) with comparable cycle outcomes," Marco said. Having a cheaper alternative like elagolix could open up fertility treatment to people with lower incomes and to people who are scared of needles and injections. His research is also dedicated to uncovering the racial disparities in the healthcare world, particularly in fertility treatment, understanding the impact that the pandemic had in widening these disparities, and froging pathways to bridging the existing gaps for certain ethnicities. </p><p>Dr. Marco's expertise has not gone unnoticed by the media. Esteemed publications like Healthline, Verywell Family, The Healthy, Popsugar, Giddy, and Westport Lifestyle have featured his insights. This has brought his wisdom and knowledge to a broader audience, enhancing his role as a medical professional but also bringing him credit as an educator and advocate for reproductive health.</p><p>A strong focus on holistic and patient-centric care is what drove Dr. Marco when helping to found RFC. He understands that fertility issues are more than physical - they encompass complex emotional and psychological dimensions as well. His treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique needs, and he always brings compassion to each comprehensive care experience.</p><p>Dr. Marco has dedicated vast research toward low ovarian reserve and recurrent implantation failures, and his work offers hope to those who have faced repeated disappointments in their fertility journey. Additionally, he has conducted extensive research into fertility preservation, which is crucial for individuals who wish to delay parenthood, whether for medical or personal reasons.</p><p>In treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Dr. Marco employs a nuanced understanding of this complex condition, and provides treatments that are both effective and considerate of the patient’s overall well-being. His commitment to advancing fertility care through research ensures that RFC remains at the forefront of fertility technology and patient care.</p><p>The main founder of RFC - and current Medical Director - is Dr. Zaher Merhi, an esteemed figure in the field of reproductive medicine who holds triple board certifications in OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and is a High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD). Dr. Merhi's expertise is crucial to the innovative approaches at RFC.</p><p>He collaborates closely with Dr. Marco, and his research interests, especially in ovarian rejuvenation and advanced IVF techniques, complement Dr. Marco's work. Together, the two physicians have formed a synergistic partnership that enhances the clinic's ability to offer cutting-edge, patient-centric fertility solutions. The collaborative effort combines their extensive knowledge and shared passion for addressing complex fertility issues, significantly advancing the treatment options available to their diverse patient base.</p><p>"Working with Dr. Marco at RFC has been remarkable,” says Dr. Merhi. “His dedication to pioneering fertility treatments, especially in challenging cases, mirrors our shared vision of pushing the boundaries of reproductive medicine. Dr. Marco's expertise in individualized patient care and his innovative approach in the field have been instrumental in enhancing our clinic's capabilities. He has also profoundly and positively impacted the lives of countless families we've had the privilege to assist."</p><p>This is a glowing seal of approval, coming from a doctor as respected and decorated as Zaher Merhi. But it takes brilliance to recognize brilliance. Both he and Dr. Marco are true visionaries in the field of reproductive medicine. Dr. Marco’s work at RFC goes beyond treating infertility; he is redefining what is possible in fertility care. Through his innovative treatments, extensive research, and patient-centered approach, Dr. Marco is transforming the landscape of fertility medicine, making it more inclusive and more hopeful.</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is New York and Connecticut's first IVF Center to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy, and other fertility treatments such as PRP and Adipose-PRP ovarian rejuvenation.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ErYVXCZrL1">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7eJ7wFw5nR">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
31 Jan, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P7RCGuOQAuFB5OVUkbA6hrH0ZCerRQw-toROUfAQfJk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P7RCGuOQAuFB5OVUkbA6hrH0ZCerRQw-toROUfAQfJk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-C1iF_vqrCJaqF3ADCzKYtn6KtqzZcFpbUdMltrxyu4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-C1iF_vqrCJaqF3ADCzKYtn6KtqzZcFpbUdMltrxyu4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>REWRITE: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDM7n9L6B8wbgkWD5kj6jdy5XSH8ufzcr7tqJ1BhGRg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NDM7n9L6B8wbgkWD5kj6jdy5XSH8ufzcr7tqJ1BhGRg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Dr Nicole Browne, Recently Joined Rejuvenating Fertility Center, is Offering Free Video Consultations until the End of March, 2024</strong></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) announced that Dr. Nicole Browne has joined their Connecticut location. Unlike most other fertility clinics, RFC now offers 10 different types of IVF. Its new team member Dr Browne believes in RFC’s vision, and she thinks that every patient is different and needs a customized treatment. She also believes that a wide variety of services should be offered as options to customize treatment with the focus on improving pregnancy outcome, with the focus on the quality rather than the quantity of eggs.</p><p>Dr Browne is double board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and her bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. She then completed her OBGYN residency at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, and her REI fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She has 15 years of experience in REI, and she has previously worked at New England Fertility and at Kindbody.</p><p>In order to allow patients to have easy access to Dr Browne, she is offering FREE 20-minute video consultations from January 1st 2024 until March 31st 2024. "I am excited to join RFC and share my 15-year experience in infertility treatments to help patients ," said Dr. Browne. She added “RFC is a unique fertility clinic because it does not impose Age or Weight cutoffs for patients struggling with infertility.</p><p>Dr Browne's expertise includes Conventional IVF, Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and Egg Freezing. </p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is New York and Connecticut's first IVF Center to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy, and other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ErYVXCZrL1">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7eJ7wFw5nR">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
16 Feb, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHIYgdBUgVpaHD7Kpm9-iuLTBMjbXaZ3z3pN-rOEPfg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHIYgdBUgVpaHD7Kpm9-iuLTBMjbXaZ3z3pN-rOEPfg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Feb, 2024
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUIVD8pFIRJQR3e7g2v_HzNCJNghVmGuzdfcYLhKZiM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUIVD8pFIRJQR3e7g2v_HzNCJNghVmGuzdfcYLhKZiM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZCDAD7zV3BHupbH9q43_73fIOeS_KaDX3FS6FWHpMw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZCDAD7zV3BHupbH9q43_73fIOeS_KaDX3FS6FWHpMw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>This is a press release so we have to be careful about talking too much about the crowdfunding and can't make any promises or guarantees -but if you have more info about the device and how it works that would be awesome.</p>
02 Feb, 2024
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oEXNYRd0RxFQa45cF1xaYe6KVDCmbGsuGTmih0X8jj8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oEXNYRd0RxFQa45cF1xaYe6KVDCmbGsuGTmih0X8jj8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEfQs_8kvi34hHLouu8-RmBHZp8Ap55lKD4Z-AFug2w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEfQs_8kvi34hHLouu8-RmBHZp8Ap55lKD4Z-AFug2w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqQatD45Zd42zTuC9IwuKHN5PD4MfbM_oU5e8-5xH-0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqQatD45Zd42zTuC9IwuKHN5PD4MfbM_oU5e8-5xH-0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Jessica Stavale
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c8w2_2rv_T-AmnMFBNw_Gzgs_LBrzSu2B2JE7njZCKM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c8w2_2rv_T-AmnMFBNw_Gzgs_LBrzSu2B2JE7njZCKM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Robert J Russo Jr
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kEAOFBtw1QkrD0bNGrOU6iYJpE9-3OC_h2ZccvP4guM/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
12 Jan, 2024
Robert J Russo Jr
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFoNk_jSvc4zn2Q3X21bt8_DuP2sZ8CMmRz1KVPQjt8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
31 Jan, 2024
Robert J Russo Jr
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ND7cTE3z7BnlgJf3dqhFNefOphagxpspR0vsgDt-ZzA/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Robert J Russo Jr
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ND7cTE3z7BnlgJf3dqhFNefOphagxpspR0vsgDt-ZzA/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
12 Jan, 2024
Ryan Culton
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZIko7YThMYMl6bxcY9LPUPlL8aNnbJ5iOHdp95xCFL8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
20 Feb, 2024
Ryan Culton
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W3OBS92b0EGghlKBbiCH1nQbHrsBTOZPIxhoh2q07s8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
20 Feb, 2024
Ryan Culton
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W3OBS92b0EGghlKBbiCH1nQbHrsBTOZPIxhoh2q07s8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
06 Feb, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tyiURKdAC2iBLqm0B6ap6B9h7Y1UcXqMdIaBNlWlOgE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tyiURKdAC2iBLqm0B6ap6B9h7Y1UcXqMdIaBNlWlOgE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11iPcv6SX41D51-Wss-u4ZLfogJW6kdWTqqFGAYbgaCA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11iPcv6SX41D51-Wss-u4ZLfogJW6kdWTqqFGAYbgaCA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Hariharan Jayakumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AZl4SqwLe4T_hpLi5vqfDfNGy_o_xfSHUXP04H2yDOI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AZl4SqwLe4T_hpLi5vqfDfNGy_o_xfSHUXP04H2yDOI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Atifzaf@gmail.com .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dOHlzFJlbdP5bESF7xB7xbnaSzd7LIxktbEaYu2fpVY/edit?usp=sharing</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Atifzaf@gmail.com .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3cw7C2lLwPZOVo92zUoQXkI5Z1Ia0iBpdie1qSXO8Q/edit?usp=sharing</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Atifzaf@gmail.com .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3cw7C2lLwPZOVo92zUoQXkI5Z1Ia0iBpdie1qSXO8Q/edit?usp=sharing</p>
20 Dec, 2023
Atifzaf@gmail.com .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3cw7C2lLwPZOVo92zUoQXkI5Z1Ia0iBpdie1qSXO8Q/edit?usp=sharing</p>
15 Jan, 2024
Atifzaf@gmail.com .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A4XMWsMcT8JBEpdJ9GsEKkz6IaVnAwX1C4hP1VvkIEE/edit?usp=sharing</p>
22 Jan, 2024
Jefferson da Silva
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a-naRbuSGZoCoZTkJByt6dJOHvSpeuHosx5F7VMxVPk/edit?usp=sharing</p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18EtB-OQGM_9DspcS7SYmZxs-Vsj_n0JIbmgk89AXcNA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18EtB-OQGM_9DspcS7SYmZxs-Vsj_n0JIbmgk89AXcNA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/140iy2_6XD_a8Ex03aIAiTlhHfwgWAKzdKcGHmUi7QNk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/140iy2_6XD_a8Ex03aIAiTlhHfwgWAKzdKcGHmUi7QNk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JigIRPk1U5YMSTTDfwYipuqj3lPJP6CaeKaDZxQUwCY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JigIRPk1U5YMSTTDfwYipuqj3lPJP6CaeKaDZxQUwCY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1krd0vcjViICne3-TFM3MDYERJy6_BPzckrOy4e3GcLI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1krd0vcjViICne3-TFM3MDYERJy6_BPzckrOy4e3GcLI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oJMio6XnovLX4h1gmaAI9kYob49Vc7Htg715deMCvt0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oJMio6XnovLX4h1gmaAI9kYob49Vc7Htg715deMCvt0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jwW3Z9QzDLekrpAaRRH8BSbScW_AHhKK6H-vqrpAU70/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jwW3Z9QzDLekrpAaRRH8BSbScW_AHhKK6H-vqrpAU70/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p>switched:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DDqBHerGmqs0IEDOIOiX46Jj-o38vGGZ_m_a4WHJFtQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DDqBHerGmqs0IEDOIOiX46Jj-o38vGGZ_m_a4WHJFtQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sudhahar Jayapalan
<p>switched - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yO10vXJAWk6L6auHq4Dy8XYukuSnhAQrit2eFqLRK4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yO10vXJAWk6L6auHq4Dy8XYukuSnhAQrit2eFqLRK4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Jay Wei
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQK5AH2ostGTVg0FUBfU-tFZH3ru0FFvFMkiliWLlnk/edit?usp=sharing</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Jay Wei
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PMNv83hMNsw4JjOdIOTqcVPd5ZTxrWc9GxSxoqYweVU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PMNv83hMNsw4JjOdIOTqcVPd5ZTxrWc9GxSxoqYweVU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/176GsZwHTjukcvfCkgK9Rce8iPE8788ihWv8IPqkcHMI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/176GsZwHTjukcvfCkgK9Rce8iPE8788ihWv8IPqkcHMI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13wjx8sDroCkgxMp2kYYwFBQx1c6jX9nLkaECTTm-S3w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13wjx8sDroCkgxMp2kYYwFBQx1c6jX9nLkaECTTm-S3w/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hA4e7xTmmoRKsGDHHVaiEIWY0AjLsl1_mVV33qx_Yg/edit#heading=h.gxf5f83k6l00">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hA4e7xTmmoRKsGDHHVaiEIWY0AjLsl1_mVV33qx_Yg/edit#heading=h.gxf5f83k6l00</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_Co1jJJEOQnc_fRwyRYmV9yZtr_ji0SilHLl8FAAM8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_Co1jJJEOQnc_fRwyRYmV9yZtr_ji0SilHLl8FAAM8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DzRokgCHulGBb_G7itH3UgDl9zE9sQ8y3KMXC3HWR0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DzRokgCHulGBb_G7itH3UgDl9zE9sQ8y3KMXC3HWR0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Anthony Rumbello
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHTL60k8WvbwdifCfhtfvfc0o7IB1Enm6U7tyoAHoDs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHTL60k8WvbwdifCfhtfvfc0o7IB1Enm6U7tyoAHoDs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d8qWUdJmATd9ZOLYtaydccZ9k1KIc0FPqbHcfHI5Nqw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d8qWUdJmATd9ZOLYtaydccZ9k1KIc0FPqbHcfHI5Nqw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kl7IJ2QIuW7ihSD1H0jAXEkjcZMwDPc355poMC4lOkE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kl7IJ2QIuW7ihSD1H0jAXEkjcZMwDPc355poMC4lOkE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
14 Feb, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19anmebm2bwemP8d21wwNWHMyoCqTXVpsecNLMDc0IJ4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19anmebm2bwemP8d21wwNWHMyoCqTXVpsecNLMDc0IJ4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eYfLBlB6s31uANB-Kop-tQ4memwbwG1Qn4obwTr8JmI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eYfLBlB6s31uANB-Kop-tQ4memwbwG1Qn4obwTr8JmI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Shaun Saunders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P244a72JX2RrPkprnyW9DLdPTGuT9Wa7y2tvm1FT434/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P244a72JX2RrPkprnyW9DLdPTGuT9Wa7y2tvm1FT434/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
25 Feb, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q4u9rwuBHTRURioOcmJcqvX2_ZzU4pRTFcpfZtDyICk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q4u9rwuBHTRURioOcmJcqvX2_ZzU4pRTFcpfZtDyICk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmzvaEx_KEKEo3jjT5FXpQQl4ruCg29s6b2aK477tKQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmzvaEx_KEKEo3jjT5FXpQQl4ruCg29s6b2aK477tKQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foYnwT9upq0PUj8TYT_AWKhIEuyvxeME6skL38ke7yw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foYnwT9upq0PUj8TYT_AWKhIEuyvxeME6skL38ke7yw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TERAfhBc4swmx_KEsQekauGwaBBAGNo5swT-0-zRz8c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TERAfhBc4swmx_KEsQekauGwaBBAGNo5swT-0-zRz8c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Mar, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/131d5O83ymvhjKQ2CVHfXDp4f3aKVwxqVaH2JRzk_s2w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/131d5O83ymvhjKQ2CVHfXDp4f3aKVwxqVaH2JRzk_s2w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Feb, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuLK6XSD5huC7xGXRO1hFNgc5t1ec1eyJO9rNwHPL-E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuLK6XSD5huC7xGXRO1hFNgc5t1ec1eyJO9rNwHPL-E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQ1xfEootqpOfxZQUie6YkkpVho8KkfsMLw_spDJW3s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qQ1xfEootqpOfxZQUie6YkkpVho8KkfsMLw_spDJW3s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>NEW: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Q4G-OHeNyFen8DRhHlSn79oog1MU7UOa9pHUBKYS1g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Q4G-OHeNyFen8DRhHlSn79oog1MU7UOa9pHUBKYS1g/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
03 Apr, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a3Y4Cb153jTpS2SjNLrIZFtCoRR71v6VlAh6VpqYn3A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a3Y4Cb153jTpS2SjNLrIZFtCoRR71v6VlAh6VpqYn3A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
ashok gorantla
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZvrWjP8tAj35BIHz_9rpVTc7GSct4AfVbi_cZMpi-o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZvrWjP8tAj35BIHz_9rpVTc7GSct4AfVbi_cZMpi-o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NumvEwUzwKQyxs522nEQROD-cKPApqA80op-P2e9VeM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NumvEwUzwKQyxs522nEQROD-cKPApqA80op-P2e9VeM/edit?usp=sharing</a> switched to <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6</a></p><p> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CASgwzVBTiAui_Rbwr8NHhFw50bzmILeRvlPXxZ6Dog/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6</a></p><p> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y92V4hj6pFt_TghxiumhxhEPTQr2BnDfjc0OuaPQNcE/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y92V4hj6pFt_TghxiumhxhEPTQr2BnDfjc0OuaPQNcE/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QznKVZw_2sv4TuF4OJJGFsDPSg6iy_Ia_Yy8s6gfznA/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QznKVZw_2sv4TuF4OJJGFsDPSg6iy_Ia_Yy8s6gfznA/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WjUTzCT3-XUz_YOSxStGqzi7AFmI0lkp46JihP1UKs/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WjUTzCT3-XUz_YOSxStGqzi7AFmI0lkp46JihP1UKs/edit#heading=h.tjiuezk7rhb6</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
02 Apr, 2024
Shiva Kumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uHO78qhLkOL_xwHEkVw44sSAOlgXrV_Ebg1Ce9HEfME/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uHO78qhLkOL_xwHEkVw44sSAOlgXrV_Ebg1Ce9HEfME/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Shiva Kumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dRNcYzVHuGFLIAtZlA9I3pD4UFUG_C-vD-HB7m6IF4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19dRNcYzVHuGFLIAtZlA9I3pD4UFUG_C-vD-HB7m6IF4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Shiva Kumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/101xR4fneB0dS2tY61Is9WtAWZTwCjM-_Bqhgxv1fx6A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/101xR4fneB0dS2tY61Is9WtAWZTwCjM-_Bqhgxv1fx6A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Shiva Kumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ulDzYeH5emR-S7FlemBPIC8huqNqnqAe0byiag-Rdck/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ulDzYeH5emR-S7FlemBPIC8huqNqnqAe0byiag-Rdck/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Feb, 2024
Shiva Kumar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ms6o_UJssm8juRZk0NjOimdYdR6jdzPmWhDibTDrv0Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ms6o_UJssm8juRZk0NjOimdYdR6jdzPmWhDibTDrv0Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Mar, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pJmLCOxDW0paOilT74yP0_VIuieTE8Xb1_WGRen4O7w/edit#heading=h.aoi5jnlfmqxs">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pJmLCOxDW0paOilT74yP0_VIuieTE8Xb1_WGRen4O7w/edit#heading=h.aoi5jnlfmqxs</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
19 Jan, 2024
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-J-1_xJrWAp24ALi7P8ruU5p1qeGTkulEGrqxByqfZA/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-J-1_xJrWAp24ALi7P8ruU5p1qeGTkulEGrqxByqfZA/edit</a></p><p> </p>
19 Feb, 2024
Sanobar -
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1syvrkDyEUTcZq4Cx-b2z_RiiIzugqRQyy2E_LQZ9nEc/edit#heading=h.tnqq1i36s4je">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1syvrkDyEUTcZq4Cx-b2z_RiiIzugqRQyy2E_LQZ9nEc/edit#heading=h.tnqq1i36s4je</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1syvrkDyEUTcZq4Cx-b2z_RiiIzugqRQyy2E_LQZ9nEc/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1syvrkDyEUTcZq4Cx-b2z_RiiIzugqRQyy2E_LQZ9nEc/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
03 Jan, 2024
Sanobar -
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUsuBWhm0yAIWHf___cnP2ZQ6n0qNHA_rc3O8u4WZyA/edit#heading=h.t8qz57g8tmzc">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUsuBWhm0yAIWHf___cnP2ZQ6n0qNHA_rc3O8u4WZyA/edit#heading=h.t8qz57g8tmzc</a></p><p> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Salih Mansur
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17By6pAdOLsXZoQAA_qbCiYH1jgmOJIO6xjRSxTtEEOw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17By6pAdOLsXZoQAA_qbCiYH1jgmOJIO6xjRSxTtEEOw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>I put a few comments and see if they work. Otherwise, it is all good. Thank you.</p>
31 Jan, 2024
Salih Mansur
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8RQS5xFBqpOe4VB4POMnkVXP3fsJ63ATvLTMJCFB_A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8RQS5xFBqpOe4VB4POMnkVXP3fsJ63ATvLTMJCFB_A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>All good, made a few comments and added a visual, and see if they work?</p>
26 Mar, 2024
Salih Mansur
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nC7Otytd4_wCjbcxdvnSqHoP3IGKlvqZupFpmg4mNxI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nC7Otytd4_wCjbcxdvnSqHoP3IGKlvqZupFpmg4mNxI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>All good and great, made a few comments and please see if they fit. Thank you!</p>
13 Mar, 2024
Salih Mansur
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JeL91HjnC28TiNVsB53-OnodfEMP69iHXlmF-nzrHcs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JeL91HjnC28TiNVsB53-OnodfEMP69iHXlmF-nzrHcs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Thulasiram Govinda Chettiyar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwOir_ObbNgL5To20shhfxTcs_wlLzlflDEHOl2DXS8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwOir_ObbNgL5To20shhfxTcs_wlLzlflDEHOl2DXS8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Thulasiram Govinda Chettiyar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Uyj6_ON0ZHGZUeSLv7X3gN28zQp9Grc6h27xfPTy-0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Uyj6_ON0ZHGZUeSLv7X3gN28zQp9Grc6h27xfPTy-0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Thulasiram Govinda Chettiyar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sFI7gbx5ZDyWUuftkzQt60_pddigQsY-kpuBvBImy6k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sFI7gbx5ZDyWUuftkzQt60_pddigQsY-kpuBvBImy6k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Feb, 2024
Thulasiram Govinda Chettiyar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ns65RrsJRi6gETIaU45wVKjpZusU5VshYJyrbkD3oo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ns65RrsJRi6gETIaU45wVKjpZusU5VshYJyrbkD3oo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Feb, 2024
josh guerra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBF7RXS4y-QLHIsBRMw5kGPyqHoVeVAw8mSb8EXVA7U/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBF7RXS4y-QLHIsBRMw5kGPyqHoVeVAw8mSb8EXVA7U/edit</a></p><p> </p>
08 Dec, 2023
josh guerra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mq-3Jnz5ynszyf7tY7PFIM0vc21a8K4txxYTJyv9uVM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mq-3Jnz5ynszyf7tY7PFIM0vc21a8K4txxYTJyv9uVM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
29 Feb, 2024
josh guerra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6ZZM_BlryIycXPT5PwaFcpOrWzjgVT7XA7MVT0_dc4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6ZZM_BlryIycXPT5PwaFcpOrWzjgVT7XA7MVT0_dc4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
18 Dec, 2023
josh guerra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tYy45SEHulOdXJp6fyHFDZWZt87iSmYuLNUizyVQMIE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tYy45SEHulOdXJp6fyHFDZWZt87iSmYuLNUizyVQMIE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Farah Naz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNuq_VNhMZk8AauY7l7i2V3d_wEIuBx_En4m-v88Fm0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNuq_VNhMZk8AauY7l7i2V3d_wEIuBx_En4m-v88Fm0/edit</a> </p><p> </p><p>Heading: <strong>Farah Naz Revolutionizes Luxury Fashion with Sustainability at FARAH NAZ New York</strong></p><p>New York, NY — Within the illustrious realm of haute couture, a paradigm shift is unfolding, guided by the visionary Farah Naz. Her brand, FARAH NAZ New York, is redefining the essence of luxury fashion with a dedication to sustainability that is as uncompromising as it is inspiring.</p><p>The inception of FARAH NAZ New York heralded a new dawn, one that married the artistry of high fashion with the virtues of environmental stewardship. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farahnazthedesigner">Farah Naz</a>, the founder and creative force behind the brand, has consistently upheld the belief that true luxury transcends aesthetic appeal, embodying ethical and environmental integrity.</p><p>"Our planet is as much a part of our fabric as the designs we create," declares Farah Naz. This ethos is palpably woven through the brand's identity and has quickly become a hallmark of the sustainable luxury movement that Farah Naz is pioneering. The international fashion community has taken note, lauding her for not only utilizing organic materials but for championing manufacturing processes that minimize ecological impact.</p><p>At the recent New York Fashion Week, <a href="https://farahnaznewyork.com/collections/runway-collection">FARAH NAZ New York's</a> collection was a testament to sustainable innovation. The line showcased biodegradable fabrics, reconstituted textiles, and eco-friendly dyes, forging a narrative that resonated with both the sartorially savvy and the environmentally conscious. This collection didn't just make a statement on the runway; it sparked a conversation about the future of fashion.</p><p>The industry, often scrutinized for its substantial carbon footprint, is at an inflection point, and it's visionaries like Farah Naz who are charting a course toward a more verdant and virtuous horizon. "Our goal is beyond mitigating damage; it's about cultivating a positive legacy," Farah Naz asserts, her eyes firmly fixed on the long view.</p><p>In the lustrous firmament of American fashion, FARAH NAZ New York emerges not only as a beacon of creativity but as an emblem of progressive philosophy. The brand represents a revolution, one that reimagines apparel as a catalyst for sustainable advancement and ethical discourse. Farah Naz sees beyond the ephemeral, envisioning clothing as a transformative medium for societal impact.</p><p>FARAH NAZ New York's journey is a contemporary renaissance of the American Dream, steeped in the knowledge that global leadership in fashion extends beyond the superficialities of style to the substance of global responsibility. The brand's offerings are more than the sum of their parts; they are imbued with an ideology that aligns the allure of fashion with the altruism toward our planet.</p><p>Farah Naz challenges the status quo, urging her contemporaries to ponder beyond the next trend and to contemplate a legacy that can outlast seasons. Her approach is a clarion call to action for an industry at a crossroads, prompting a reevaluation of practices and priorities.</p><p>By championing sustainable materials, advocating for fair labor practices, and nurturing a culture of inclusivity, Farah Naz transcends the act of creating a label—she is catalyzing a movement. She has positioned <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farahnazny">FARAH NAZ New York</a> as a pioneer, not only in design but in demonstrating the power of American fashion to set a global benchmark for both beauty and benevolence.</p><p>As the tides of change surge, the influence of FARAH NAZ New York stretches beyond the industry's traditional boundaries. Each collection is a reaffirmation of Naz's philosophy that the industry's future is one where ingenuity is interlaced with integrity, where the runway is not just a showcase for style but a stage for substantial change.</p><p>In the artistry and ethos of Farah Naz, we find a reflection of America's core values—innovation, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. FARAH NAZ New York doesn't merely represent what American fashion is; it illuminates what it has the potential to be.</p>
28 Nov, 2023
Farah Naz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdVhT62o3XEWwb_bVSNXbkOUGPWdKrAguOTcsvjSqRw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdVhT62o3XEWwb_bVSNXbkOUGPWdKrAguOTcsvjSqRw/edit</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Heading: Farah Naz: Spearheading a Sustainable Revolution in Luxury Fashion with FARAH NAZ New York</strong></p><p><i>Editorial by [Your Name]</i></p><p>New York, NY — In the opulent domain of haute couture, a transformative wave is underway, led by the visionary designer Farah Naz. Her brainchild, FARAH NAZ New York, is not just another name in the luxury fashion circuit; it's a groundbreaking movement that intertwines the grandeur of fashion with the ethos of sustainability.</p><p>Since its inception, <a href="https://farahnaznewyork.com/collections/haute-couture">FARAH NAZ New York</a> has been etching its mark in the fashion world, garnering attention for seamlessly blending impeccable craftsmanship with environmentally conscious practices. Farah Naz, the creative soul and founder of the brand, stands by the conviction that true luxury is inherently ethical and considerate of the planet.</p><p>“We aim to celebrate our planet through our fashion, rather than exploit it,” states Farah Naz, who has positioned her brand as a pillar in the sustainable luxury movement. Her designs, which have adorned runways across the globe, are remarkable not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their pioneering use of organic materials and eco-friendly production methods.</p><p>The brand’s latest showcase at New York Fashion Week was a testament to its sustainable ethos. The collection featured garments made from biodegradable fabrics and recycled materials, all colored with natural dyes. This assemblage wasn't just a fashion statement—it was a bold declaration of the brand’s commitment to eco-consciousness, appealing to the fashion-forward and the environmentally aware alike.</p><p>In an industry often scrutinized for its environmental impact, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farahnazthedesigner">Farah Naz's</a> approach serves as a beacon for a more sustainable future in fashion. “It's about creating a legacy of positive impact,” emphasizes Naz, envisioning a new chapter in the fashion narrative where elegance coexists with ecological consciousness.</p><p><a href="https://farahnaznewyork.com">FARAH NAZ New York</a> stands as a shining example in the American fashion landscape, proving that new entrants can indeed redefine industry norms. Farah Naz is not just crafting garments; she's weaving a new future for fashion, one that emphasizes innovation, responsibility, and a deep cultural resonance.</p><p>As a fresh face on the glamorous runways where fashion legends roam, Farah Naz has quickly established a unique space for her brand. Her designs breathe new life into the often transient and capricious world of fashion. Farah Naz views her creations as more than mere clothing; they are vehicles for change, mediums through which sustainability, ethics, and artistry converge.</p><p>Her journey is a modern rendition of the American Dream, reimagined through the lens of global responsibility and style. FARAH NAZ New York symbolizes the potential of American fashion to lead not just in trends, but in meaningful substance.</p><p>Farah Naz's collections go beyond mere luxury; they embody a philosophy where fashion's allure is inseparably linked to our actions towards the environment. Her work epitomizes the elegance of minimalism, the grace of ethical production, and the luxury of local craftsmanship. FARAH NAZ New York stands out for its commitment to blending contemporary fashion with mindful sustainability.</p><p>FARAH NAZ New York is a clarion call to an industry at a pivotal crossroads. Naz's ethos challenges her peers to rethink their practices, to envision a fashion legacy that transcends seasons and fleeting trends. She is not just catering to the current zeitgeist but is actively shifting it, reshaping the contours of what American fashion represents.</p><p>In adopting eco-friendly materials, advocating for fair labor practices, and promoting inclusivity, Farah Naz is doing much more than building a brand. She is leading a movement, showcasing that American fashion can set global standards in beauty, humanity, and sustainability.</p><p>The impact of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farahnazny">FARAH NAZ New York</a> is rippling across the fashion industry, challenging long-held beliefs and practices. With each collection, Naz reinforces the notion that the future of fashion lies in a synergy of creativity and conscience, where runways serve as platforms for transformative change.</p><p>Farah Naz's vision and voice represent more than just design excellence; they symbolize a bold reimagining of American fashion. In FARAH NAZ New York, we see a brand that encapsulates the best of American values: innovation, diversity, and the courage to forge a better, more sustainable future.</p><p><i>Contributor</i></p><p>[name:]</p>
22 Dec, 2023
Farah Naz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sGSnr20YmoVpH5rvIzxxxDTuirxlnzGfrlWoYIzl9aw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sGSnr20YmoVpH5rvIzxxxDTuirxlnzGfrlWoYIzl9aw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Fashion's Green Future: Farah Naz's Visionary Approach at FARAH NAZ New York</strong></p><p>In the competitive and ever-shifting landscape of fashion, Farah Naz, the creative director of <a href="https://farahnaznewyork.com">FARAH NAZ New York,</a> stands out as a beacon of innovation and resilience. Her journey, which began just before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a compelling tale of adaptability, creativity, and commitment to sustainable fashion.</p><p>Farah Naz embarked on her fashion odyssey by launching her online brand right before the world was gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the looming challenges, she made a striking debut with her first fashion show in February 2019. This event was not just a showcase of her design prowess but a bold step into an uncertain future.</p><p>The onset of the pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global fashion industry. Naz, having invested heavily in her business, faced these obstacles head-on. Instead of succumbing to the pressures, she continued to operate her brand, consistently introducing new products and maintaining her business's momentum.</p><p>Initially focused on haute couture, Naz recognized the need for a shift in her business model as the pandemic altered consumer preferences and global market trends. Embracing sustainability, she added a new line to her brand, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable fashion. This strategic pivot not only showcased her adaptability but also her commitment to responsible fashion.</p><p>Among her <a href="https://farahnaznewyork.com/collections/sustainable">sustainable creations</a>, Farah Naz introduced a remarkable piece - recycled jeans. These jeans, a highlight of the FARAH NAZ New York sustainable collection, have garnered attention for their unique ability to sculpt the legs while offering unparalleled comfort. This innovation represents a significant step in eco-friendly fashion, marrying style with sustainability.</p><p>Further expanding her influence in sustainable fashion, Farah Naz recently collaborated with Shein to launch an environmentally friendly collection named <a href="https://us.shein.com/designer/976">EvoluShein</a>. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, with Shein producing an innovative recycled fabric made from plastic bottles and scrap materials. Farah Naz's designs for this collection bring this eco-conscious fabric to life, exemplifying her commitment to sustainable fashion practices.</p><p>A standout piece from this collaboration is the EvoluShein recycled jumpsuit. Its popularity stems from its easy-to-wear design and the story it tells about the potential of recycled materials in high fashion. This jumpsuit is not just a garment; it's a statement about the future of fashion.</p><p>Farah Naz's journey is a vivid narrative of how creativity and determination can lead to significant impacts in the fashion world. Her transition from haute couture to sustainable fashion, particularly during a global crisis, underscores her ability to adapt and innovate. As FARAH NAZ New York continues to flourish, it stands as a testament to Naz's vision of a fashion industry that is not only stylish but also sustainable and responsible. Her story is an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience and the importance of embracing change in the pursuit of a better world.</p>
16 Feb, 2024
Farah Naz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pC6B9wULvegVALN-DqOe4Ki9igQvFEnW9XTeTa-lf7I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pC6B9wULvegVALN-DqOe4Ki9igQvFEnW9XTeTa-lf7I/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Nov, 2023
Gareth Gallagher
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X2eKFe-iVCX3ICbAGkBqrM_4uCuISmmXQ2_GdKux3kI/edit#heading=h.1vvhtkqiuk8e">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X2eKFe-iVCX3ICbAGkBqrM_4uCuISmmXQ2_GdKux3kI/edit#heading=h.1vvhtkqiuk8e</a></p><p> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Gareth Gallagher
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jInUNRvOdyfdbLpUqt-KOCoqoIXrKe8nKpYdNanXnlo/edit#heading=h.7m5isquv9hys">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jInUNRvOdyfdbLpUqt-KOCoqoIXrKe8nKpYdNanXnlo/edit#heading=h.7m5isquv9hys</a></p><p> </p><p>NEW draft, 1/9/24</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1te8PpLqJAILabpRE3FEqCBkAmJmnG2LIVCBRJbHbWFE/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1te8PpLqJAILabpRE3FEqCBkAmJmnG2LIVCBRJbHbWFE/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Nov, 2023
Gareth Gallagher
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10stsn4_cbz0pqye7X6vZ0ZZD1sibH7W3JwNCd_iNjF4/edit?pli=1#heading=h.1vvhtkqiuk8e">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10stsn4_cbz0pqye7X6vZ0ZZD1sibH7W3JwNCd_iNjF4/edit?pli=1#heading=h.1vvhtkqiuk8e</a></p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Jared Oliva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XniNlVModttM2M2NFy7uuomYbknW8NIDa_WOoh6HvI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XniNlVModttM2M2NFy7uuomYbknW8NIDa_WOoh6HvI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Jared Oliva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1Bxu_vYkfQaDVgFSijPDKCwAHemfP8b7GmI6WRqbTk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1Bxu_vYkfQaDVgFSijPDKCwAHemfP8b7GmI6WRqbTk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Jared Oliva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FT9PIoR33v2pOA0_JDwmZMHIoRtO2YuWvU716sVHjPA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FT9PIoR33v2pOA0_JDwmZMHIoRtO2YuWvU716sVHjPA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Jan, 2024
Deeana Owens
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FZ0smgMZmqyTuSqnsro5sVINlXjRv7pinRKbQQ-qSQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FZ0smgMZmqyTuSqnsro5sVINlXjRv7pinRKbQQ-qSQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Deeana Owens
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CI32tZUN5hITUgEf4WsQ3t803OoyNiq1INaU2WouJno/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CI32tZUN5hITUgEf4WsQ3t803OoyNiq1INaU2WouJno/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Deeana Owens
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13N-4Sf8PIpXRj2EQp0qHqxNl0ITEJ5wnEhrJYThF-e4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13N-4Sf8PIpXRj2EQp0qHqxNl0ITEJ5wnEhrJYThF-e4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Deeana Owens
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4z2n5bJ-zsv-m8ANeTEW51nK935u8EDxUQYqxcPujc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4z2n5bJ-zsv-m8ANeTEW51nK935u8EDxUQYqxcPujc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
08 Jan, 2024
Margaret Ferrigno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHGBfQGgGMNYCciOcL7ssWNlJadmswQigm2uX5OiAoM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FHGBfQGgGMNYCciOcL7ssWNlJadmswQigm2uX5OiAoM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Margaret Ferrigno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxut2N_nJlUEFJTiN6ZUJ7Pmq5AmD89rloVGriCXP7k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxut2N_nJlUEFJTiN6ZUJ7Pmq5AmD89rloVGriCXP7k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Jacob Feldman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsyCooocDR555MghLyNVJjbzL-PunZQZyb4Cd1bjv-4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsyCooocDR555MghLyNVJjbzL-PunZQZyb4Cd1bjv-4/edit</a></p>
27 Dec, 2023
Jacob Feldman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzea97YWI9jO4O2O3hKv9ohXOMUW0o9AX90ku6PuvSU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzea97YWI9jO4O2O3hKv9ohXOMUW0o9AX90ku6PuvSU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Jacob Feldman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aHxU14LPp9CzHMpABzxUUXPgPN_hq0nCpLi5ERK-S4E/edit#heading=h.tcrnu9q9oru">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aHxU14LPp9CzHMpABzxUUXPgPN_hq0nCpLi5ERK-S4E/edit#heading=h.tcrnu9q9oru</a></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
David Stout
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1abEDwYw57lpUSmrkdczIHMoJL1NqOAT1KrGIAgexOQE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1abEDwYw57lpUSmrkdczIHMoJL1NqOAT1KrGIAgexOQE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Aristofane Banaye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x_u1LUBX83ZQ693cV1iy5u3DgSdpWKcRHsSDH-vNOmQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x_u1LUBX83ZQ693cV1iy5u3DgSdpWKcRHsSDH-vNOmQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Aristofane Banaye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C7qKFFwQqIqBc3DuR2gxJuVwOQ-ko4P-klIjFFGmBNs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C7qKFFwQqIqBc3DuR2gxJuVwOQ-ko4P-klIjFFGmBNs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Aristofane Banaye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-QW0UOi3TVegdglBZAAwfyG8C5SUT81TZunqD0tqWU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-QW0UOi3TVegdglBZAAwfyG8C5SUT81TZunqD0tqWU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Aristofane Banaye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4KS-K3eCHUpGQboGw5riGWTxOzSErPxduhiB_V5ZS8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4KS-K3eCHUpGQboGw5riGWTxOzSErPxduhiB_V5ZS8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Bestie Petsco
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19VtpD3FIQzT7s4EExW6NTKUC40pouEIhr7Bnqvoh-X4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19VtpD3FIQzT7s4EExW6NTKUC40pouEIhr7Bnqvoh-X4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Bestie Petsco
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0dE1MVawkahvdeAGupgQt_AOTRGoemVIdSqGJwiPMM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0dE1MVawkahvdeAGupgQt_AOTRGoemVIdSqGJwiPMM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Bestie Petsco
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YujKIXJRKQKXpDO7E2HXzdv7nDDNPBUY26xiQSblKIk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YujKIXJRKQKXpDO7E2HXzdv7nDDNPBUY26xiQSblKIk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Bestie Petsco
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLrwfXsmKgRFIufp6vw_GKXv42Bvc-cgZNwZgDIIJ4A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLrwfXsmKgRFIufp6vw_GKXv42Bvc-cgZNwZgDIIJ4A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yaw6BOoHC_3oo5eA1cH3aRq30M2iMOr25r3ClHWXTUk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yaw6BOoHC_3oo5eA1cH3aRq30M2iMOr25r3ClHWXTUk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jan, 2024
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZSF5xm354yBImu8hlElt5t-XLCl-dHESGX-WjHpe6o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZSF5xm354yBImu8hlElt5t-XLCl-dHESGX-WjHpe6o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-x54ztZ8_r8xs_fKuuR0ti_WtsAkZIY-ZbX4UAKWFs4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-x54ztZ8_r8xs_fKuuR0ti_WtsAkZIY-ZbX4UAKWFs4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUPJjcL4p5gij7YdEZL7rsFV_9YqlFds7jI3K5GmuxY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUPJjcL4p5gij7YdEZL7rsFV_9YqlFds7jI3K5GmuxY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nk5oqGXCBTAm_q_UsXNyR9UGOU-5u8jwEfUEDz41UE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nk5oqGXCBTAm_q_UsXNyR9UGOU-5u8jwEfUEDz41UE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkFvrzf5YnVFVbSL47LF0QejgcEgikJzGG4lvB_iRS0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkFvrzf5YnVFVbSL47LF0QejgcEgikJzGG4lvB_iRS0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Ana Juneja
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rIHq8AEb7c7TUCADM3QntTi9TKmUFa0rx739sAtyF5c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rIHq8AEb7c7TUCADM3QntTi9TKmUFa0rx739sAtyF5c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Harjeet Tiwana
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W74I3GfpWEmapjEAdd8okhMWEY6VoF5pnVHiss7N94/edit#heading=h.bn1ne6fvlzpx">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W74I3GfpWEmapjEAdd8okhMWEY6VoF5pnVHiss7N94/edit#heading=h.bn1ne6fvlzpx</a></p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Harjeet Tiwana
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CK_hgzMY8hMb8B_EOKi8qfdMzx_OYLVwH5qOHtBorEU/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CK_hgzMY8hMb8B_EOKi8qfdMzx_OYLVwH5qOHtBorEU/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Harjeet Tiwana
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eKfyEq2rGcm9exDwlDxt_QVN97fsycvtkdfack894Ks/edit#heading=h.3edsags10wpc">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eKfyEq2rGcm9exDwlDxt_QVN97fsycvtkdfack894Ks/edit#heading=h.3edsags10wpc</a></p><p> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Harjeet Tiwana
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spqpbBfql1NM9aaJtw1sNxbC7muo3obsMvV5nCIVLpU/edit#heading=h.92fdkgh39r9">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spqpbBfql1NM9aaJtw1sNxbC7muo3obsMvV5nCIVLpU/edit#heading=h.92fdkgh39r9</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Dec, 2023
Joe Carteret
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wA2ejFfMSkuzGJcT1ogVa0-CY6N3OafZgaK971OIAKo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wA2ejFfMSkuzGJcT1ogVa0-CY6N3OafZgaK971OIAKo/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Jan, 2024
Jasper Hans
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHFmLYrdozCvcqOkWYlJERxufWA-H0iVp9u9zUghDis/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHFmLYrdozCvcqOkWYlJERxufWA-H0iVp9u9zUghDis/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Srinath Sridhar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TCZcYCowAfA25tbxDt8hJ5wNRs_wDNpy6leJ5-zuDvs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TCZcYCowAfA25tbxDt8hJ5wNRs_wDNpy6leJ5-zuDvs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Srinath Sridhar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j6J8IBLqOWFT7ZTtbnQPkcVzOkZWdvN8hZfx5GsqYuI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j6J8IBLqOWFT7ZTtbnQPkcVzOkZWdvN8hZfx5GsqYuI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Anthony Rumbello
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EcaAww2ZuQSUVqGz9p7UJAvQKED0tQLnjSU-dNUFo5w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EcaAww2ZuQSUVqGz9p7UJAvQKED0tQLnjSU-dNUFo5w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Anthony Rumbello
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hMfZYpZryeljz7sj3sn_vWuPZCAZc5TEd7jojo5cfaY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hMfZYpZryeljz7sj3sn_vWuPZCAZc5TEd7jojo5cfaY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Sush daggubati
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z9yUp2drXFvsQo97XDbOe81ll_oNHIXEjk8HI0FYwHU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z9yUp2drXFvsQo97XDbOe81ll_oNHIXEjk8HI0FYwHU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>new article - </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/132s-kRxQWX47SJpLFJGqz3i21jkdIm8BdtiZDyElDQs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/132s-kRxQWX47SJpLFJGqz3i21jkdIm8BdtiZDyElDQs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Sush daggubati
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUNQAQTr61qBIwN3xv9j-LAIpXeN5HNPGTy2HhtbOK0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUNQAQTr61qBIwN3xv9j-LAIpXeN5HNPGTy2HhtbOK0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
Sush daggubati
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ir1bNR5J5Z099_Fp0a7Nbyq2r8iucPPgnB_C5bwdtmU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ir1bNR5J5Z099_Fp0a7Nbyq2r8iucPPgnB_C5bwdtmU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Sush daggubati
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tOsAEiQfOYrZ0asU3DzwmbdJOhZa8WSCkO8NbfEuNMU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tOsAEiQfOYrZ0asU3DzwmbdJOhZa8WSCkO8NbfEuNMU/edit?usp=sharing</a> - Old draft for Tech Announcer</p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Sush daggubati
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HA_qMbofWVI1hPtE5R6EZk-UgBeaHtXI7ECVRNxlIo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HA_qMbofWVI1hPtE5R6EZk-UgBeaHtXI7ECVRNxlIo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Nov, 2023
Porshay Thomas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ScHE03gCkXRRidTqk0MBgMt9nAQv1H7i_TthxZyCU-Q/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ScHE03gCkXRRidTqk0MBgMt9nAQv1H7i_TthxZyCU-Q/edit</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Porshay Thomas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmUpLEPpw9Lv8rzA0DVLVZm5DNCJBsH2CMugj08cDJE/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmUpLEPpw9Lv8rzA0DVLVZm5DNCJBsH2CMugj08cDJE/edit</a></p><p> </p>
22 Nov, 2023
Porshay Thomas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DOVPEWTvz440Advswf5dl5ydH9S-5j-q5Yc6WeMV9Fg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DOVPEWTvz440Advswf5dl5ydH9S-5j-q5Yc6WeMV9Fg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Feb, 2024
Rsngowani .
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WyvlmfQxvh9nLTmMqiJ5N6syJRdTk8CO3ngUSbWtEj4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WyvlmfQxvh9nLTmMqiJ5N6syJRdTk8CO3ngUSbWtEj4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Dec, 2023
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11iHbwR0FG20e6MAdhTKHECqzqDXP0p5ZZiWjkUFDS_c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11iHbwR0FG20e6MAdhTKHECqzqDXP0p5ZZiWjkUFDS_c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gB_68tefObg-JjNcXUtVnOzfqqWn3Kps6lDvoiIuIW4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gB_68tefObg-JjNcXUtVnOzfqqWn3Kps6lDvoiIuIW4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OhMA8UjWn8hQWmQk2_KYNMtwloan7b38z-cOblXeiWQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OhMA8UjWn8hQWmQk2_KYNMtwloan7b38z-cOblXeiWQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Mar, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16H3l9X5k4WsDt72KPfjkV0_8Xru0PYJI-zczCqPp2q0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16H3l9X5k4WsDt72KPfjkV0_8Xru0PYJI-zczCqPp2q0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
David Schmier
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_uGC2LZN5bbldZSssTn8o68z7Y_qsIs78xiZImnzSc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_uGC2LZN5bbldZSssTn8o68z7Y_qsIs78xiZImnzSc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
David Schmier
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz7Hl2AuSzobEXRhDbtnyYUZs5V6VsZhe2_wySHG044/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz7Hl2AuSzobEXRhDbtnyYUZs5V6VsZhe2_wySHG044/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
David Schmier
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CfThGSEWLmMxkok6LcD1BSbCimLYtt9ZtWL6jJGY02U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CfThGSEWLmMxkok6LcD1BSbCimLYtt9ZtWL6jJGY02U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Editing is open - please feel free to make changes directly in the document</p>
27 Nov, 2023
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hau9KlSGgeHPeMV4ykiS_2bW21W3JWkFIiy0wTGmiB8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hau9KlSGgeHPeMV4ykiS_2bW21W3JWkFIiy0wTGmiB8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaxwpsV-3cg_MPaxIL9g4ZsYXOo81l6E2Asi9klCoUA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaxwpsV-3cg_MPaxIL9g4ZsYXOo81l6E2Asi9klCoUA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lFeVnU9mQKcV-w5JYqV0c15KCMi_OJWwAXHpbkuGgzw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lFeVnU9mQKcV-w5JYqV0c15KCMi_OJWwAXHpbkuGgzw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17jwzeugeUN6u9GYlSxFd3OLbDsjdjtF2ai1YUyc0yec/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17jwzeugeUN6u9GYlSxFd3OLbDsjdjtF2ai1YUyc0yec/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
21 Feb, 2024
Zach Hawi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t1mxDoSZdJLTt48oH20cEszU9TEWT1xlnnb5EDtRzmo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t1mxDoSZdJLTt48oH20cEszU9TEWT1xlnnb5EDtRzmo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Nov, 2023
Siraj Rajpura
<p><a href="https://netorgft4552641-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/jeannine_imperium-pr_com/EWT8ipbqAsZIoETT75e4EQkBUFMflzdcpHaAfUZtGJMznQ?e=ZSljbY">Siraj Rajpura, 10_27_23 Final MSN Draft.docx</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Ugur Akkus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzDNlKG7cyE5M4sR3Xl-wg8_yfvX6_lNKeSCPP-L0k/edit#heading=h.hbmhe0xe5mn5">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzDNlKG7cyE5M4sR3Xl-wg8_yfvX6_lNKeSCPP-L0k/edit#heading=h.hbmhe0xe5mn5</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Ugur Akkus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BF9H-ARwE-Fa8xGJZeAxNxEJiqttkuluYQWlO_NQZ1Y/edit#heading=h.5426htga29l0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BF9H-ARwE-Fa8xGJZeAxNxEJiqttkuluYQWlO_NQZ1Y/edit#heading=h.5426htga29l0</a></p><p> </p>
06 Nov, 2023
Kinza Munir
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Innp039wyLNWmRxoF8raYmpdXRhtt18B_M-yILGQjI4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Innp039wyLNWmRxoF8raYmpdXRhtt18B_M-yILGQjI4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Kinza Munir
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9U5mZ0_uCVqVglfvwGAj5K6tLSTJPHlK5307Bo7Tq4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9U5mZ0_uCVqVglfvwGAj5K6tLSTJPHlK5307Bo7Tq4/edit</a></p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Kinza Munir
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Cg_MIHdCvvIebXsdCfW7eTct7ds3U6PvabJdil35pE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Cg_MIHdCvvIebXsdCfW7eTct7ds3U6PvabJdil35pE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Kinza Munir
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_pF5Yot_rHU4AmYPmXCZdpC1GVURs6Sr8BzY0GZS7ug/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_pF5Yot_rHU4AmYPmXCZdpC1GVURs6Sr8BzY0GZS7ug/edit</a></p><p> </p>
14 Dec, 2023
Kinza Munir
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12A_UTJXnNm59EKbTxxSUjQ3tMBhdjhmfOp_WUGwZx3g/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12A_UTJXnNm59EKbTxxSUjQ3tMBhdjhmfOp_WUGwZx3g/edit</a> </p>
12 Feb, 2024
Alexander N
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XBoA0a22-er6zFrGH7ESN-xW8yQZiBDIao646LiNXFY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XBoA0a22-er6zFrGH7ESN-xW8yQZiBDIao646LiNXFY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
13 Dec, 2023
Alexander N
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qzd9DGqtvw1sQTosl-Xz5N_pxrrKHLw9nxzOjJFjLtI/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qzd9DGqtvw1sQTosl-Xz5N_pxrrKHLw9nxzOjJFjLtI/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
sunny the only roses
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WGPAvff5gcGnE7p1sDRbcCeWQUXwp_gCClwrJwceN6M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WGPAvff5gcGnE7p1sDRbcCeWQUXwp_gCClwrJwceN6M/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
sunny the only roses
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dzy5KuHhq7wyM4dxuMjhMJVpzZpSAx4G1c92vjSdmbk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dzy5KuHhq7wyM4dxuMjhMJVpzZpSAx4G1c92vjSdmbk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
sunny the only roses
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjIvn2tFQZgfzwij8fX-J3kgO3vYtknfwgPh-52EaRE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjIvn2tFQZgfzwij8fX-J3kgO3vYtknfwgPh-52EaRE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
27 Nov, 2023
Julia Teplitska
<p> </p><p>1st draft. Sent back by BB because too person-focused.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKM0NjKLzV1-4GyMj2hFRrAus5zPvnE4QcPvvHAEdrw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKM0NjKLzV1-4GyMj2hFRrAus5zPvnE4QcPvvHAEdrw/edit</a></p><p> </p><p>2nd draft. Sent back to BB November 21, 2023 with more focus on company.</p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJwdzV1LwzAYBeC_MnLtmqQ2SburOSYiDnQFQa8ka97Gar5ME1YU_7uLlwfOec4PytGgzQq9pxTmDcbKD3OlvdcGqsHbkrMFl7DCVD6E-_0hPHWH5W7_dtt_GyPzedm9vJK2v7G9P349xxM8dssRg5oSulqhz4I7SD7qMTWM1byh-AOkc5OD7WQDxCnbdYj_b0wBE6Ktr-kAQnYjMNKJuhHAG-DjZUkFIazlvKYVLzwU3konNcStNv4kDSVEnmVUcxFLR106Lhvz-wcxcUsH.MEUCIHESIrWkTOhg-3rvxbTclueuvpdlEtll32HxZ7HGQm1sAiEAtd7K6RGpLwhTI6SHN2ERn9Er4nM95TCIRrBnLb1-leo">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aKpIDLpP9LxGD_ERzllauwxBXY08RAmRoQqUrbeO9xQ/edit</a></p>
21 Dec, 2023
Ladi Osadebe
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFsXg7IZ0ONSm4UHN9eluF974YjZOoR4NOSzHKfFimI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JFsXg7IZ0ONSm4UHN9eluF974YjZOoR4NOSzHKfFimI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Ladi Osadebe
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9qpI3DSOVnfoM9R-knq61sOj8NaSO2XMqMNL1Koj14/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9qpI3DSOVnfoM9R-knq61sOj8NaSO2XMqMNL1Koj14/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Ladi Osadebe
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T5v9zfRuKkU6tDsIayXfQke7lNN-MvkdbkBVbZwjPag/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T5v9zfRuKkU6tDsIayXfQke7lNN-MvkdbkBVbZwjPag/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Dec, 2023
MPA Tools
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UMEfZGyXmNGlkmgkpurpJeyeTKJikYgKoPv46ODFanY/edit#heading=h.8typ57xedonh">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UMEfZGyXmNGlkmgkpurpJeyeTKJikYgKoPv46ODFanY/edit#heading=h.8typ57xedonh</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWEK_booUF4xQdOa42p_6Nzn2Mx6iKfb49kXp3t4ovU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWEK_booUF4xQdOa42p_6Nzn2Mx6iKfb49kXp3t4ovU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>pic is just a placeholder :)</p>
28 Nov, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZD0TOaqNTbuHFBLkmAa9exCvmLUCfLGTNyw22Gliu3I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZD0TOaqNTbuHFBLkmAa9exCvmLUCfLGTNyw22Gliu3I/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaffqLMVBE1knrfY3m3TWGNLlqb-4K5KAEGBhl1t6jQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaffqLMVBE1knrfY3m3TWGNLlqb-4K5KAEGBhl1t6jQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Nov, 2023
Micah Bravery
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WiIcfSD7liKPPtm_8Y2JMmnQQyGh08Y3d_FQ6UTWUlM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WiIcfSD7liKPPtm_8Y2JMmnQQyGh08Y3d_FQ6UTWUlM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Micah Bravery
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKbNhoBmQ7pBPpZLzK0_GTlL98sdpZOPkPNZ5Ezx-Fk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKbNhoBmQ7pBPpZLzK0_GTlL98sdpZOPkPNZ5Ezx-Fk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jan, 2024
Micah Bravery
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yh-ePIf3vB3q9eFkyr-n6ETNuAftzXIr7cSPMVWrpu0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yh-ePIf3vB3q9eFkyr-n6ETNuAftzXIr7cSPMVWrpu0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Dec, 2023
Micah Bravery
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kf_zk-DQ35sew8A2iq7nYmlnMVEfFqwCoH0tLLDrLUY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kf_zk-DQ35sew8A2iq7nYmlnMVEfFqwCoH0tLLDrLUY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Gen Li
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sc2v7dh9O7zbQCKzMMWMfQiykP6KK3iDF3ArZ6NoTEI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sc2v7dh9O7zbQCKzMMWMfQiykP6KK3iDF3ArZ6NoTEI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Gen Li
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0J_OeWXMN2LX3VEgflnSnSqjCfr49apBYOgcUkf4Y4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0J_OeWXMN2LX3VEgflnSnSqjCfr49apBYOgcUkf4Y4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Iman Tucker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyuzYJlnipie636B8bcX2A_X7nmUvDXTFTW6VMEkdFI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyuzYJlnipie636B8bcX2A_X7nmUvDXTFTW6VMEkdFI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>updated photo - thank you for this one.</p>
11 Jan, 2024
Iman Tucker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTqddYg05Md3B2mQM7miLWKHhRBrGqJg2K1h0xdiME8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTqddYg05Md3B2mQM7miLWKHhRBrGqJg2K1h0xdiME8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Iman Tucker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JarA0E1P3RO6y2v1VbYCivUKgwoM6iDSBxggfVn6qrs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JarA0E1P3RO6y2v1VbYCivUKgwoM6iDSBxggfVn6qrs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>Added updates into google doc! thank you</p>
09 Jan, 2024
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5cdUqULl7vWdtcqr7I-943csgbjJ2-kvf08yvtYREk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5cdUqULl7vWdtcqr7I-943csgbjJ2-kvf08yvtYREk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpCdRVqEPbOTHT2qwLuawxhPP5tvwsrXbxT7Tfq-mjA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpCdRVqEPbOTHT2qwLuawxhPP5tvwsrXbxT7Tfq-mjA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14raZY1Dy0qNwBABdD0KNNMU4egRaWAQVqPoxL7W7tcw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14raZY1Dy0qNwBABdD0KNNMU4egRaWAQVqPoxL7W7tcw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmFfi162F1yOINwj-L3cHkaV6dtwHTAdY7rSpWIUaOM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmFfi162F1yOINwj-L3cHkaV6dtwHTAdY7rSpWIUaOM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UA5zNqdws1HVLCaloVFovtEvLu6syRJtXPqznkj8xh4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UA5zNqdws1HVLCaloVFovtEvLu6syRJtXPqznkj8xh4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD1SXsYQWlqDWIM0xO1dnfEj3b0g8uGvWe6fPGKkXx8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD1SXsYQWlqDWIM0xO1dnfEj3b0g8uGvWe6fPGKkXx8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NT17EXsF28QDbMitJbCBc-RIWUnuKBjVzPEkZVRz4LE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NT17EXsF28QDbMitJbCBc-RIWUnuKBjVzPEkZVRz4LE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDywVSsF1kGtLdY2R_a-icac2VT2M0zKNfC06kw9_lo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDywVSsF1kGtLdY2R_a-icac2VT2M0zKNfC06kw9_lo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Valuru ford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M5IV7cNIRclycf0lBblekLpTqXsjGS4fMP6PqLz8QVY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M5IV7cNIRclycf0lBblekLpTqXsjGS4fMP6PqLz8QVY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Erica Sheffield
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17t-75l-6H6GyY6QMcdcCOXlLkYqcT5PY9BeaudRNN6c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17t-75l-6H6GyY6QMcdcCOXlLkYqcT5PY9BeaudRNN6c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Erica Sheffield
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rMgHbwz1l1a7tgJr9rR1U6IDHgx1kZ_rWzBfmbw9rs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rMgHbwz1l1a7tgJr9rR1U6IDHgx1kZ_rWzBfmbw9rs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Feb, 2024
Travis Lindemoen
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TjoXQMha0gPf710D7Uw1TNQGJMnplvxk0iDj7isE0U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TjoXQMha0gPf710D7Uw1TNQGJMnplvxk0iDj7isE0U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Oscar Brais Prieto
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uNZAfiSZTcJhK_HDakMGNVt5aGoeDunqrHCN4EVTbs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uNZAfiSZTcJhK_HDakMGNVt5aGoeDunqrHCN4EVTbs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Oscar Brais Prieto
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJ4nsCwL4RFMQSGPlTHR-gqCcQ1POi2DzbG29SW598I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJ4nsCwL4RFMQSGPlTHR-gqCcQ1POi2DzbG29SW598I/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Oscar Brais Prieto
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1qB9Gay3tCfz22k3xNxOsp7ILOPE41ISpeBhznAbcU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1qB9Gay3tCfz22k3xNxOsp7ILOPE41ISpeBhznAbcU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Oscar Brais Prieto
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y89JmSQTzdr3wSCMtdOIWQxZS6A2jPPXvMq9gDOKzLI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y89JmSQTzdr3wSCMtdOIWQxZS6A2jPPXvMq9gDOKzLI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
James Wolff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4C-o2yBURztgG1OSFwTznLNmQ5CoLAZiTLScmnMkJE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4C-o2yBURztgG1OSFwTznLNmQ5CoLAZiTLScmnMkJE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Feb, 2024
James Wolff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaA3CcRiah2l6WS1pcA_EWwrXJZDrvhCTKE3n1xpIuA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaA3CcRiah2l6WS1pcA_EWwrXJZDrvhCTKE3n1xpIuA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>NEW: NFTs</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzKt2C351aKP6jEJoRabpOBAg-cX8v1oiw117nghMuA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzKt2C351aKP6jEJoRabpOBAg-cX8v1oiw117nghMuA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>UPDATE:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqfhYJh7f9Ftki_tO9iLmWgj6WhMtQyjol_1pkiNBK8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqfhYJh7f9Ftki_tO9iLmWgj6WhMtQyjol_1pkiNBK8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Feb, 2024
James Wolff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tOq5KyNY-7zi38BX2LExz7WQkL0maaPV6Ds6Btjdf8Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tOq5KyNY-7zi38BX2LExz7WQkL0maaPV6Ds6Btjdf8Y/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>NEW (generative AI)</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6NWNjDgMqTmHwcUC6e4vy9FHdTFJGshytqU-wXCyh4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6NWNjDgMqTmHwcUC6e4vy9FHdTFJGshytqU-wXCyh4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p>
15 Feb, 2024
James Wolff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l-vh8A4hAPBIijx0P8eOH-Qm2Kg2fqlsarGvMRsgPmc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l-vh8A4hAPBIijx0P8eOH-Qm2Kg2fqlsarGvMRsgPmc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Apr, 2024
Janet Miranda
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bz7qrHaVOgUfOkG93kyZ4Qj2QfKo2ELmf0iW0xzzxwQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bz7qrHaVOgUfOkG93kyZ4Qj2QfKo2ELmf0iW0xzzxwQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Varun Jain
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1snKHJ8P3gkGIfvPBTT_z6hpdrf9FhR-Uk4mbxKawIp8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1snKHJ8P3gkGIfvPBTT_z6hpdrf9FhR-Uk4mbxKawIp8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FCS76_KzVcG1cRD2J7PfFypHTTdELfTYez1O9qPEKYg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FCS76_KzVcG1cRD2J7PfFypHTTdELfTYez1O9qPEKYg/edit?usp=sharing</a> - Readesh draft</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4hf1uPpO7xoLO7F1g0GSDnm6LFyvgLLPmdY77p3qHE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4hf1uPpO7xoLO7F1g0GSDnm6LFyvgLLPmdY77p3qHE/edit?usp=sharing</a> - Atoallinks draft</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UW2qmf_8vzGr0An8go1751bFKxqJv4PmBpUH_xemoSE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UW2qmf_8vzGr0An8go1751bFKxqJv4PmBpUH_xemoSE/edit?usp=sharing</a> - Tech Announcer draft</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9luRE5TXjhC4YXnOWssBooPyMe8APdOSYRORLViW1c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9luRE5TXjhC4YXnOWssBooPyMe8APdOSYRORLViW1c/edit?usp=sharing</a> - Inscriber Mag draft</p>
28 Nov, 2023
Varun Jain
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VfNryNqvF0cSoyJDSvZ7L1Drg9aMVeSm_a3FhWMJ05k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VfNryNqvF0cSoyJDSvZ7L1Drg9aMVeSm_a3FhWMJ05k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Feb, 2024
Varun Jain
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8yh1oZpEle0gVYP82w33WFU4V_FJdcHi3pZPXTLjGY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8yh1oZpEle0gVYP82w33WFU4V_FJdcHi3pZPXTLjGY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Varun Jain
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XG2IDjJcWAvlcb9rEs6lpw1pYLbPFXJaJG6c0mAxRXs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XG2IDjJcWAvlcb9rEs6lpw1pYLbPFXJaJG6c0mAxRXs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Nov, 2023
Maya The Book Keeping Comp
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZQEppDgJgmEYVvUiR5p7wfj4kPnSAU5giTrFaRW0Qw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZQEppDgJgmEYVvUiR5p7wfj4kPnSAU5giTrFaRW0Qw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuOivaIt8tVFtwKhNvL5BsHFbTlquprxnBEweSaMS_8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuOivaIt8tVFtwKhNvL5BsHFbTlquprxnBEweSaMS_8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>new article:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17YDTY8asoEeMMpxgg6OEplrwZaggso9rQuYFoq6PZ6o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17YDTY8asoEeMMpxgg6OEplrwZaggso9rQuYFoq6PZ6o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>(can add 2 pictures)</p>
26 Dec, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17p0azXEBqCxs5k7rxQy6wfYuHJhiQC4rGd0i6wJ2_nk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17p0azXEBqCxs5k7rxQy6wfYuHJhiQC4rGd0i6wJ2_nk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Dec, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O43gLWtIobBUYocb1UKB5ypjJ_6TT0ntcXsIx2IPESI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O43gLWtIobBUYocb1UKB5ypjJ_6TT0ntcXsIx2IPESI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UDq3jqZl4S7-KMckdpTRDLF870hnWTf0_Um1ZQZUTlQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UDq3jqZl4S7-KMckdpTRDLF870hnWTf0_Um1ZQZUTlQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Dec, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kHp1S3R-dF4fMUGyQTFo-GskJPx3Bh4XWU2N8skQ7Hw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kHp1S3R-dF4fMUGyQTFo-GskJPx3Bh4XWU2N8skQ7Hw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Dec, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ser2qeL-SmIUiIQGcY7S83EEMamfi4hTiQqeqA3qvaM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ser2qeL-SmIUiIQGcY7S83EEMamfi4hTiQqeqA3qvaM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_B_lEDOpLqcasGnpsZS5jVfS4KWNL8ezRCjEXpz2oE8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_B_lEDOpLqcasGnpsZS5jVfS4KWNL8ezRCjEXpz2oE8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g8RH32jPwZoOFOtrEit4VjsseevdYFQhbLnrVpMAfj0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g8RH32jPwZoOFOtrEit4VjsseevdYFQhbLnrVpMAfj0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Dec, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4NHzfPCqzpzetYnvlf-4cIBMXSM6XAfkj8HHgVq9ck/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K4NHzfPCqzpzetYnvlf-4cIBMXSM6XAfkj8HHgVq9ck/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kt61q_KJaaUdJzJ7B9oCX1gSnioWx6tDLAU5HYbmm40/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kt61q_KJaaUdJzJ7B9oCX1gSnioWx6tDLAU5HYbmm40/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kim Hannah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fax2Gfjk1XtifWI7KLvipndMOWlOCG4lCJ8FYhoBew/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fax2Gfjk1XtifWI7KLvipndMOWlOCG4lCJ8FYhoBew/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Erica Sheffield
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlaJt-4MPBDLMLjWyM050YglS3Jsk1SmdTN-DuOJLPk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlaJt-4MPBDLMLjWyM050YglS3Jsk1SmdTN-DuOJLPk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Apr, 2024
Erica Sheffield
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eGcmAFMMeqsVVv8mhxBd41bgRZckak6EhhBNxXYs-mc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eGcmAFMMeqsVVv8mhxBd41bgRZckak6EhhBNxXYs-mc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Johan Nilsson
<p>The below was written by Isabella. Do not use.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZVZr_iegFAMPeC9phulgV332eUU7D2t_a1VIcIbpYo/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZVZr_iegFAMPeC9phulgV332eUU7D2t_a1VIcIbpYo/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p> </p><p>The below was written by Jeannine. Do use:</p><p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0WsIDqZ8oRUJbz_oou-P67x5q6rCocIcdMDs9C9Ij8/edit?usp=sharing</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Johan Nilsson
<p>The below was written by Isabella. Do not use.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZVZr_iegFAMPeC9phulgV332eUU7D2t_a1VIcIbpYo/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZVZr_iegFAMPeC9phulgV332eUU7D2t_a1VIcIbpYo/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>The below was written by Jeannine. Do use.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2BFh9vBWoLSWoKiSHlhHhubSSn0f1PTgVVLMGc9cg4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2BFh9vBWoLSWoKiSHlhHhubSSn0f1PTgVVLMGc9cg4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
31 Oct, 2023
Alexander Shiryaev
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h7N9Fs1LHlclVRc-PM2TBVivcZebUAtbe-wCy0IRIOw/edit#heading=h.mco3k1c86fwi">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h7N9Fs1LHlclVRc-PM2TBVivcZebUAtbe-wCy0IRIOw/edit#heading=h.mco3k1c86fwi</a></p><p> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Alexander Shiryaev
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLOTi4umCkqXje7S_IN8WOR-4TDoolrRJ8ICL_5JfQY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLOTi4umCkqXje7S_IN8WOR-4TDoolrRJ8ICL_5JfQY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Alexander Shiryaev
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TY3HKvN0hfQ04zo23gJvHYlAMXfmx-w1zJs54bOCqR4/edit#heading=h.3aldh59d9fi0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TY3HKvN0hfQ04zo23gJvHYlAMXfmx-w1zJs54bOCqR4/edit#heading=h.3aldh59d9fi0</a></p><p> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Alexander Shiryaev
<blockquote><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WT79G14tuWcMSVawXTBwSt6g666CK4M-pMvL8YqLk2o/edit#heading=h.8uj095b5ac4o">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WT79G14tuWcMSVawXTBwSt6g666CK4M-pMvL8YqLk2o/edit#heading=h.8uj095b5ac4o</a></p><p> </p></blockquote>
24 Nov, 2023
Alexander Shiryaev
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mC-Ki-26UoOMAiU4PFtvJmHfSCdhnIfH8f0Hz8xGHvw/edit#heading=h.hcwy3mbne0ca">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mC-Ki-26UoOMAiU4PFtvJmHfSCdhnIfH8f0Hz8xGHvw/edit#heading=h.hcwy3mbne0ca</a></p><p> </p>
05 Mar, 2024
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R29REXDqpCyUQWNafjFMC-Ne0NjkuQmuE9oFzOQkHXw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R29REXDqpCyUQWNafjFMC-Ne0NjkuQmuE9oFzOQkHXw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Jan, 2024
Iman CO Tucker
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTqddYg05Md3B2mQM7miLWKHhRBrGqJg2K1h0xdiME8/edit#heading=h.6pc9d1d7tjif</p>
29 Nov, 2023
Arjun Karat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tLHl-0Thug4CdBwETjG3PN2KhiietfE3YBNJGkYjy_A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tLHl-0Thug4CdBwETjG3PN2KhiietfE3YBNJGkYjy_A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Arjun Karat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhxpo4UR5Ypyshv-DSgwySaXE78KkmIOKQyJyTECYY4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhxpo4UR5Ypyshv-DSgwySaXE78KkmIOKQyJyTECYY4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Feb, 2024
Arjun Karat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EloyLUi0pQ1ud_zWtq6NFCEecqtJWqbR5f-3aMAmoQY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EloyLUi0pQ1ud_zWtq6NFCEecqtJWqbR5f-3aMAmoQY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Feb, 2024
Arjun Karat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgxYHrKOfVtmtooBrPFCa9L9yYI0sUainFDnYx3vbtk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgxYHrKOfVtmtooBrPFCa9L9yYI0sUainFDnYx3vbtk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Oct, 2023
Melmos Dog Treats
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L7y7xnjdTeE218272LWVzv5oHNWEu0muYDc4aAN_ExQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L7y7xnjdTeE218272LWVzv5oHNWEu0muYDc4aAN_ExQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Melmos Dog Treats
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kYyoLZ6ciSAhAvZK7AJb4KCnHLH61wEdoHTcYUZDVxI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kYyoLZ6ciSAhAvZK7AJb4KCnHLH61wEdoHTcYUZDVxI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>This pic is just a placeholder. Please feel free to paste in a different pic as the doc is editable. Or email a replacement to tara@imperium-pr.com.</p>
23 Oct, 2023
Melmos Dog Treats
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxWfGJS_c1cLz6F9tAfznFLh2ZIi5Cbd9MM8S9uFQms/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxWfGJS_c1cLz6F9tAfznFLh2ZIi5Cbd9MM8S9uFQms/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Nov, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGmwYguDjzju6igeVOiidXEpsD-DbVHeuXN0nBv84Gg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGmwYguDjzju6igeVOiidXEpsD-DbVHeuXN0nBv84Gg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_WB6qAuW79rA30LlCzxbKpNrxuDZsWiIGwlxEZ_Qi8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_WB6qAuW79rA30LlCzxbKpNrxuDZsWiIGwlxEZ_Qi8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
05 Jan, 2024
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vb8AR55nH23VlhB-wQT3T252Bs-1NbU_qLxkAN2z5nY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vb8AR55nH23VlhB-wQT3T252Bs-1NbU_qLxkAN2z5nY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SgtMs5Y3BH0K0z43P-iPktAYRMIVHOM6xGam9p2VrmY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SgtMs5Y3BH0K0z43P-iPktAYRMIVHOM6xGam9p2VrmY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
14 Dec, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14TELzIrcCXzgZvS2U0eviYnlqkwtFkMic4xjRb7VLDc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14TELzIrcCXzgZvS2U0eviYnlqkwtFkMic4xjRb7VLDc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Brian Gillard
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjb1OwzAYRV-l8kzjOLHTuBKiS6UOBQYQiAnZseN8xLEj_0itEO9OzcJ4r47O-UY5WLTfoCmlNe4xVn6IlfHeWF0Nfik7L9olrDDJcGF9TnCahXs5q3DuT-_X58f67enjyF7l9qjbLyCXz_laY60gPeS43sdJBHAG3W3QXEJOJx_MmChjTUcJjn4EcYBl1QHysl3DX3aUkpId4a1QtKt5y2o2NLTmcuSKUyUw6XjfdC3fsYr2Ra6LXAYQzoC1IqibRwzTLX0wiwBbtIVThft_fn4BDAFShQ.MEUCIQCqIuCezKt_6F5wx4xo_mOZ2oQnO6bKumcASllxfpWgzQIgeXyHS7mcMB1gix14Tt_W14IJQGWgx84Q6EB8rOGjkWM">PR FINAL - The Black Locus</a></p><p> </p><p>Below, this is the link approved and sent for publication. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uix58utiHkanSLdrL8HWyOM0VNYE5Tb-Ee3ji1x_ky0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uix58utiHkanSLdrL8HWyOM0VNYE5Tb-Ee3ji1x_ky0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
05 Oct, 2023
Ethan Campuzano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-Uda3T1AbqDZ-AfbulT4Nz5BB4JyeBKCDdQR8gAI_c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-Uda3T1AbqDZ-AfbulT4Nz5BB4JyeBKCDdQR8gAI_c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Oct, 2023
Fish Bowl Youth
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ia0MNdkBCuHbmpUx_v3z4zRzeXk3DfJTUmnDaaZMpJM/edit#heading=h.kvxskt7fbog4">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ia0MNdkBCuHbmpUx_v3z4zRzeXk3DfJTUmnDaaZMpJM/edit#heading=h.kvxskt7fbog4</a></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPzkwhUdXxFQVre6NJTlcKMLaEu1uPkQhzg8H9D0qys/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPzkwhUdXxFQVre6NJTlcKMLaEu1uPkQhzg8H9D0qys/edit</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRA1SJU_5_bTJETh_0ErBj-4UEiAhH59bOHalx5yCbw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRA1SJU_5_bTJETh_0ErBj-4UEiAhH59bOHalx5yCbw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSc26_y76-KtnKR4ZuPLVqPgSMo2ZcY4r-MUmG9qKBw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSc26_y76-KtnKR4ZuPLVqPgSMo2ZcY4r-MUmG9qKBw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
21 Nov, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aYD7fCvTrINysFmzMvppnA94bdzsLL50pCPMPWhcp4M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aYD7fCvTrINysFmzMvppnA94bdzsLL50pCPMPWhcp4M/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aq7Czq-xMb_XWSu7crL9_xyng-w582RONdVaWNb8dAk/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aq7Czq-xMb_XWSu7crL9_xyng-w582RONdVaWNb8dAk/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
18 Oct, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z9s_Hp41tvBcSTnsAWNF7wJc4Ta7R0GVwOFbPmNUZkE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z9s_Hp41tvBcSTnsAWNF7wJc4Ta7R0GVwOFbPmNUZkE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Lyubov Dolgopyat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AGW4L2l7SwPAh0X4rnzkPZ6NNEq1OysQ6yKHzWCtoDY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AGW4L2l7SwPAh0X4rnzkPZ6NNEq1OysQ6yKHzWCtoDY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Feb, 2024
Elliott Smith
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scRDUwy5943eXhl-wJ1J61TgK_CJCv-QMKJgxw8QIhc/edit#heading=h.udtgbuhrog95">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scRDUwy5943eXhl-wJ1J61TgK_CJCv-QMKJgxw8QIhc/edit#heading=h.udtgbuhrog95</a></p><p> </p>
18 Oct, 2023
Elliott Smith
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRaa8W_kEq8PXVN-ZozhXLJ9JhIRFrp7cOmW8JLKFNI/edit#heading=h.ty4v3xp0ko0x">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRaa8W_kEq8PXVN-ZozhXLJ9JhIRFrp7cOmW8JLKFNI/edit#heading=h.ty4v3xp0ko0x</a></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Elliott Smith
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbqt8SUaEAjxgv7DwqPWqerwIkB89hQ-UPs2FKmcCFM/edit#heading=h.lafozijmqwts">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbqt8SUaEAjxgv7DwqPWqerwIkB89hQ-UPs2FKmcCFM/edit#heading=h.lafozijmqwts</a></p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Marcus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-N9cUlhs2UNvbNFdU0pOuABR61z1vjYhasK93o_-4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-N9cUlhs2UNvbNFdU0pOuABR61z1vjYhasK93o_-4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Marcus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q0IQV0kBOOXzCyN_sTbhks3B1OvD5wiGpzC5VKI_a5U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q0IQV0kBOOXzCyN_sTbhks3B1OvD5wiGpzC5VKI_a5U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Marcus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DtesQvaFwxqv7n3ohI-NBZnrDAHedbUwaGKe3mG6yk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DtesQvaFwxqv7n3ohI-NBZnrDAHedbUwaGKe3mG6yk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Oct, 2023
Xuefeng Li
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1GqyzkD14JwhqdK3CwH8hsfWkhsEZgPmGlaeljuPZE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1GqyzkD14JwhqdK3CwH8hsfWkhsEZgPmGlaeljuPZE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Ernesto Couso
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l5jQBejGP8zpgds93qiLRGgA2UTUQjF8ZUB8e9KlQX8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l5jQBejGP8zpgds93qiLRGgA2UTUQjF8ZUB8e9KlQX8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Sherene Bretschneider
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DK-wLyO3EfWB-NiTmv_6kK-IfMBvTSuULrneItdKgJY/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DK-wLyO3EfWB-NiTmv_6kK-IfMBvTSuULrneItdKgJY/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>rewrite -</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pY5EC4BFFFPSLctanORkKEkf7dvGuyg-6V-njQJtIDQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pY5EC4BFFFPSLctanORkKEkf7dvGuyg-6V-njQJtIDQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Dec, 2023
Sherene Bretschneider
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzZKeRg8ioJUocVfDhdQ1B0452vE-bSuLaOYavQfzeo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzZKeRg8ioJUocVfDhdQ1B0452vE-bSuLaOYavQfzeo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Sherene Bretschneider
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twwQHWjC5x8AnJYfXal2iaZf-Hy9uHQQUGebl5wI1MA/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twwQHWjC5x8AnJYfXal2iaZf-Hy9uHQQUGebl5wI1MA/edit?usp=drive_link</a> </p><p>rewrite: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfPYRTxah9LWYyPggUhCK6rCg34zBnlea9xV6ETReac/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfPYRTxah9LWYyPggUhCK6rCg34zBnlea9xV6ETReac/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Oct, 2023
Nikhil nandish
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nj5y0iDw0vliHad9K3sXZjyLhJfG2pf93b2lzpP1j8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
15 Nov, 2023
Wayne Capital Partners
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>rewrite: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Wayne Capital Partners
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>rewrite: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Wayne Capital Partners
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-skSy6bcCvi02CUjPxK9gvjmM1b-oPox2NyvYvLf4ZE/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>rewrite: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNO9GycAtXDwOimC8VRU9eodFZYzEDLzMwGuZvyeCbM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Nov, 2023
Ugur Akkus
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IL010yOhezS6MsNLvtLANYGxyyt-ts9xwmnX5ewxCnw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IL010yOhezS6MsNLvtLANYGxyyt-ts9xwmnX5ewxCnw/edit</a></p><p> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtVIg-wjJgq-uPtueyAUl7CYxmf70KANinZeopnynGg/edit-">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtVIg-wjJgq-uPtueyAUl7CYxmf70KANinZeopnynGg/edit-</a> wants same article published to Vents Magazine</p>
16 Nov, 2023
Akzhol Zhumagulov
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mt8NQxspKT_Ep1tCyOXsb1XRZy4fGv_liJ7W4HtBURc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mt8NQxspKT_Ep1tCyOXsb1XRZy4fGv_liJ7W4HtBURc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
12 Oct, 2023
Akzhol Zhumagulov
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwNTVTyK6U0GluIi3SCkUKRrW4P4MQprruXU89TYPfU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwNTVTyK6U0GluIi3SCkUKRrW4P4MQprruXU89TYPfU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Akzhol Zhumagulov
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdQVv-LMzBMAvg-ND1elnWR92iZuWoDXXJccmhfqMHY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdQVv-LMzBMAvg-ND1elnWR92iZuWoDXXJccmhfqMHY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Feb, 2024
Nikki Gal
<p>recommended revision for Business Insider - </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y07Si78vbKBez4G5h7Lbj8rQZCIEfin307efFwhSCso/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y07Si78vbKBez4G5h7Lbj8rQZCIEfin307efFwhSCso/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWpPJZ-uk0Rj2Vm3n3k8xKZtbDVyX_sbU3lZ2C4ycsc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWpPJZ-uk0Rj2Vm3n3k8xKZtbDVyX_sbU3lZ2C4ycsc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jan, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mTXe4I7Kw6TRXQvrNIVuZwVswJJmtJyEiQdpII9xmvc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mTXe4I7Kw6TRXQvrNIVuZwVswJJmtJyEiQdpII9xmvc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Martin Urraburu
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fTqNjroAys8h72rGafVbxqMg2bsaEju7gLofW-8V_l8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
09 Oct, 2023
Martin Urraburu
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fTqNjroAys8h72rGafVbxqMg2bsaEju7gLofW-8V_l8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
10 Oct, 2023
Martin Urraburu
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fTqNjroAys8h72rGafVbxqMg2bsaEju7gLofW-8V_l8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Oct, 2023
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nuWIfKbyvPB4GdCaqbIcg3B_0Lw2U4f7CJlTmgVlT2M/edit?usp=sharing</p>
09 Oct, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M8GHxfgKdPu7nsLIgwWm7o-6MikTcM3nWbGl-EwSwmA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M8GHxfgKdPu7nsLIgwWm7o-6MikTcM3nWbGl-EwSwmA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j47l_i9ljl3u4Ttmx6037Mrx6bop89hZbns8_mdYiEw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j47l_i9ljl3u4Ttmx6037Mrx6bop89hZbns8_mdYiEw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Feb, 2024
Nikki Gal
<p>New press release -</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x4EwlxhavZzj_gTPJKkXiZPAbzAsIseTG-z125Qr6G0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x4EwlxhavZzj_gTPJKkXiZPAbzAsIseTG-z125Qr6G0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3IrZi9WyDdChr0-BalrdzmnDzN4p6fSUcOrjSlv4Q0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3IrZi9WyDdChr0-BalrdzmnDzN4p6fSUcOrjSlv4Q0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14q740TXA38GKuNYeFT7x3ZczLAShs5_-3VzgSaia0D0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14q740TXA38GKuNYeFT7x3ZczLAShs5_-3VzgSaia0D0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Oct, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gxFnLy2KTkvdOalxiW22J-j1uUMdQr0HKcqpNspL60Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gxFnLy2KTkvdOalxiW22J-j1uUMdQr0HKcqpNspL60Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Nikki Gal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JCGA7NxlU2O_m3mfAP1b1vGCcqH2HJ2qbZiR8IW-I7Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JCGA7NxlU2O_m3mfAP1b1vGCcqH2HJ2qbZiR8IW-I7Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roDz8-z-xmey6KhakKbkbSBvopA43ziCPVqyVcNdtac/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
29 Sep, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roDz8-z-xmey6KhakKbkbSBvopA43ziCPVqyVcNdtac/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
20 Nov, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CHtnt_Kq3eWOvbZuXtGO-O-kUh1IihvZ9vuvEsofyJ8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CHtnt_Kq3eWOvbZuXtGO-O-kUh1IihvZ9vuvEsofyJ8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpgzxFquRxyxlW8K1VNO1h3k1sOIayyWRCSxWlG9YAE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpgzxFquRxyxlW8K1VNO1h3k1sOIayyWRCSxWlG9YAE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gkerw90LOXetVx8Je9Xc4-x1AbKv9U8YanZXCYSXtjQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gkerw90LOXetVx8Je9Xc4-x1AbKv9U8YanZXCYSXtjQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lz7C_U2er_YfNP7Zgji3PejTBVBY9DJQ5-ydEIIdxyA/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lz7C_U2er_YfNP7Zgji3PejTBVBY9DJQ5-ydEIIdxyA/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgIeliPcX5EUdje0fOzCLtZTgCOKoTKnVrgCSy65tMk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgIeliPcX5EUdje0fOzCLtZTgCOKoTKnVrgCSy65tMk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JQsdCN95X3GR5zmCPaCiOzaFSZIZjtIMKYK9fJFMrPQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JQsdCN95X3GR5zmCPaCiOzaFSZIZjtIMKYK9fJFMrPQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n4ueB0J8AoED8_CZ9HU-XlwaYU_Y4jXHvedepblf3nU/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n4ueB0J8AoED8_CZ9HU-XlwaYU_Y4jXHvedepblf3nU/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16vfXoIiZ6II08WSKyNAzZPn29tRMF12XLSx4TgsR-7U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16vfXoIiZ6II08WSKyNAzZPn29tRMF12XLSx4TgsR-7U/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1arHtVCNHwS-jU08EQDtZsZZKSQd_PpyWajHGN8s7lKc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1arHtVCNHwS-jU08EQDtZsZZKSQd_PpyWajHGN8s7lKc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GNEehEzP5dfiQWNNtpo2CB4cxBLBpJFyqMJu3RW-eFk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GNEehEzP5dfiQWNNtpo2CB4cxBLBpJFyqMJu3RW-eFk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h40yEkGyCZxtNF8elZGFQV4vdnw1vPsXH6baLwuGnr8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h40yEkGyCZxtNF8elZGFQV4vdnw1vPsXH6baLwuGnr8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kristina Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vjsix6RmBwLpLdH_-ikpKHSOQLLdOVyOGc48ZCV3QmU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vjsix6RmBwLpLdH_-ikpKHSOQLLdOVyOGc48ZCV3QmU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHw6k38CKnK64TRmGDZjVE2Qfb_ymx860Q_HwCJdRdI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHw6k38CKnK64TRmGDZjVE2Qfb_ymx860Q_HwCJdRdI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5mlGo7pBITc0dWI07gteGqBVh170j2O1xU03cIcOUY/edit#heading=h.vdlw0ax145cv">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5mlGo7pBITc0dWI07gteGqBVh170j2O1xU03cIcOUY/edit#heading=h.vdlw0ax145cv</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
05 Dec, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sdxm3ov7PdOmfm0met54Ws4ds0kIH6GdnG81U1sFSbI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sdxm3ov7PdOmfm0met54Ws4ds0kIH6GdnG81U1sFSbI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
21 Nov, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BSpMS2qZqadBz4Jwk8p_yk6vHe1AuGlHv1qb6jbqC64/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BSpMS2qZqadBz4Jwk8p_yk6vHe1AuGlHv1qb6jbqC64/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFxWxvPb160m1BrKfDhik29irIYaZjhzCGcCzBInVCs/edit#heading=h.vzoumin8w2ft">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EFxWxvPb160m1BrKfDhik29irIYaZjhzCGcCzBInVCs/edit#heading=h.vzoumin8w2ft</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XaTPA24t3n2Mdd8HGgZgataMS19M6hhFe3tJ8jN0P7w/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XaTPA24t3n2Mdd8HGgZgataMS19M6hhFe3tJ8jN0P7w/edit</a></p><p> </p>
07 Nov, 2023
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-nmuaZJFOFPEwlvZaYee93mddhKS7yx8UqtLSdS0uI/edit#heading=h.mfpi41uvvgfh">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-nmuaZJFOFPEwlvZaYee93mddhKS7yx8UqtLSdS0uI/edit#heading=h.mfpi41uvvgfh</a></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2023
girish kaimal sage brush health
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TUrB0uo9pjWQWJhoNXByxEmYyTucgMWIHuXJ27R0frw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TUrB0uo9pjWQWJhoNXByxEmYyTucgMWIHuXJ27R0frw/edit</a></p><p> </p>
13 Nov, 2023
Izabela Kaufman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WtFWMKaVhBb0Row9kJh8wT4a4nUlNw31Bo2MSNSAN4/edit"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WtFWMKaVhBb0Row9kJh8wT4a4nUlNw31Bo2MSNSAN4/edit</strong></a></p>
23 Oct, 2023
Izabela Kaufman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGc5YxC-dDVxuTCoeF1i4AKZVBQTJwo7oSgGkS0mjR4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGc5YxC-dDVxuTCoeF1i4AKZVBQTJwo7oSgGkS0mjR4/edit</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Izabela Kaufman
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GBSOHapZa9y2S3qfgC7zfN9oEe-gdwqZsnd1UEHGzHY/edit#heading=h.pn6g79x5o4yg</p>
23 Oct, 2023
Izabela Kaufman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13CHClnJRb2TNyMwAY3KMtCuOKRfqEiHyjHjjnnpix7Q/edit#heading=h.fj410qpqxd8c">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13CHClnJRb2TNyMwAY3KMtCuOKRfqEiHyjHjjnnpix7Q/edit#heading=h.fj410qpqxd8c</a> </p>
21 Nov, 2023
Izabela Kaufman
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YBz8NcpbPwlpNZiNqClKxMDCqtL2-grpTUFW9UfVwHE/edit</p>
31 Oct, 2023
Tarun Jain
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZRRtclnCWyPggQLgIVgaaniJdeS1Y0CpbUT5_H6wiI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZRRtclnCWyPggQLgIVgaaniJdeS1Y0CpbUT5_H6wiI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Let me know if you purchased more bylines or if we should continue w/ the subjects as authored articles. TF 10/10</p>
10 Oct, 2023
Jasmine Blandford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WS8Nq5pxqOHInAq1lYc3Egs-IUGahfSzVICMEjM8zGI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WS8Nq5pxqOHInAq1lYc3Egs-IUGahfSzVICMEjM8zGI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Blandford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/170s6dTA_1mWqpOuNXT8HbdiKfxN_n410FuXNb9QDuWI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/170s6dTA_1mWqpOuNXT8HbdiKfxN_n410FuXNb9QDuWI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Blandford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKLUzuAD4J4HOHxo5BIuHlRoMJdC50FBaPZc8ASmsmY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKLUzuAD4J4HOHxo5BIuHlRoMJdC50FBaPZc8ASmsmY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Blandford
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O6mthrcvRcRLQQulnLr58xmiUMjyFuK6CeqEr8iWKck/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O6mthrcvRcRLQQulnLr58xmiUMjyFuK6CeqEr8iWKck/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Feb, 2024
Sachin L
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-GgIgAnE1d_f806Dv-uGNPSuNwTZuWJu/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-GgIgAnE1d_f806Dv-uGNPSuNwTZuWJu/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sachin L
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUh_71XjqpGCDWhuKQceQnWAMp8Dc2ab/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUh_71XjqpGCDWhuKQceQnWAMp8Dc2ab/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Sachin L
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUh_71XjqpGCDWhuKQceQnWAMp8Dc2ab/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VUh_71XjqpGCDWhuKQceQnWAMp8Dc2ab/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
12 Feb, 2024
Sachin L
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJJjFdF2EVf9-yjQ7mBQ81e813zBxeYr/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJJjFdF2EVf9-yjQ7mBQ81e813zBxeYr/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
12 Feb, 2024
Sachin L
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IQbdpasyoLyZIRh8wX172ugdz8rCo9XF/edit?pli=1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IQbdpasyoLyZIRh8wX172ugdz8rCo9XF/edit?pli=1</a></p><p> </p>
19 Dec, 2023
Johny Monroe App
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hcQIp7ThU0Ocs8xREiZ9jGDvJyO1yKL1uQ8MhNqE47E/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hcQIp7ThU0Ocs8xREiZ9jGDvJyO1yKL1uQ8MhNqE47E/edit</a></p><p> </p>
20 Sep, 2023
Johny Monroe App
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tu5-2QVlTZeLvMIT2o7GphH_wYUuGg6juAOnuEbhOo0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tu5-2QVlTZeLvMIT2o7GphH_wYUuGg6juAOnuEbhOo0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
29 Jan, 2024
Aman .
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IUArqFYcKr1iX1sLJL_Gg7v3A3bLNwO8i716tzdnZc0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IUArqFYcKr1iX1sLJL_Gg7v3A3bLNwO8i716tzdnZc0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p><br>NEW article - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehYDAozsW_qUej3JiOdAI0sRNUN_9ZftYipNBA5esGg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehYDAozsW_qUej3JiOdAI0sRNUN_9ZftYipNBA5esGg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Aman .
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ad01kiFoG1PB7Ueat1jz-j_H_DEiJVnIbeeXFsoUMhE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ad01kiFoG1PB7Ueat1jz-j_H_DEiJVnIbeeXFsoUMhE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Josh Mark
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i7H4BNX330wlxXf9RakUUCmZR_GpR1QtPGPA51Lk1E0/edit#heading=h.ogunlgskfuxm">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i7H4BNX330wlxXf9RakUUCmZR_GpR1QtPGPA51Lk1E0/edit#heading=h.ogunlgskfuxm</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
28 Sep, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pVvWerjWHsshuvH63BN73GqbVQhtKTwwX_5p3jwH_4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pVvWerjWHsshuvH63BN73GqbVQhtKTwwX_5p3jwH_4/edit</a></p><p> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhorQJP07xIyxExj1KTCQ-lHLwPMukn7iNRss9R8KGg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhorQJP07xIyxExj1KTCQ-lHLwPMukn7iNRss9R8KGg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eeMGKRmTdWXBbL0GxLHRICM-bRXdVrnMdCWg68P2V9M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eeMGKRmTdWXBbL0GxLHRICM-bRXdVrnMdCWg68P2V9M/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGiCEXpYuyk3YW1e8E7zY878XcSjzzpiFfkjIHPSmys/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGiCEXpYuyk3YW1e8E7zY878XcSjzzpiFfkjIHPSmys/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Jan, 2024
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IYfacP3ALz_VPQscX4tvr2LU8Se5a_r_t9ea1l1mYlA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IYfacP3ALz_VPQscX4tvr2LU8Se5a_r_t9ea1l1mYlA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hsAo6QonJfn6lmp-LeBgR5DUF7VnXBEjKlhG2Dwa-_U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hsAo6QonJfn6lmp-LeBgR5DUF7VnXBEjKlhG2Dwa-_U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/167ykoIyFvI0UKUNQdbcjo5hltBDG1psx7MdDMqnZJ5s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/167ykoIyFvI0UKUNQdbcjo5hltBDG1psx7MdDMqnZJ5s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Sofia confirmed that this is the updated questionnaire so I've gone ahead and gotten started <3 :)</p>
22 Dec, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cmm6DguTyjQcrC-rAS4a3rKADG3PaYP8rhaNN85o2is/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cmm6DguTyjQcrC-rAS4a3rKADG3PaYP8rhaNN85o2is/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Nov, 2023
Monique Rose
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyjbDcW-cj13bsJimK0KboPrJ2GTMTH9ir9XG4zFjM8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyjbDcW-cj13bsJimK0KboPrJ2GTMTH9ir9XG4zFjM8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Otwrl0oCDl55sEp8U34Y30SDfNhsKjn6hx3_n_C0cU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Otwrl0oCDl55sEp8U34Y30SDfNhsKjn6hx3_n_C0cU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXgFRoEI-V-obXqxb5em3t25E6ySX6hUQB8NLdJt3gM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXgFRoEI-V-obXqxb5em3t25E6ySX6hUQB8NLdJt3gM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n0dYHepBo_txgAI2ByOVM06W1ilTRd0M41fkHUbZ5Pw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n0dYHepBo_txgAI2ByOVM06W1ilTRd0M41fkHUbZ5Pw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfVvfY-AMoSCix1AaS5ENSJB66kinhvUZuRz74p83-k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfVvfY-AMoSCix1AaS5ENSJB66kinhvUZuRz74p83-k/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmx06GpkAM7bOGapp0HIQs8S-AMaPROcMnktYjXgG-M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmx06GpkAM7bOGapp0HIQs8S-AMaPROcMnktYjXgG-M/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Jennifer Pirraglia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HfYXNlV36TX0HI-tIEeL6AstIRDfnxuw8NV4cVteM0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HfYXNlV36TX0HI-tIEeL6AstIRDfnxuw8NV4cVteM0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYba8oqHEN0S-SmesZ8_KN9qX_w10vBuwER_6iEclhk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYba8oqHEN0S-SmesZ8_KN9qX_w10vBuwER_6iEclhk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAiiC_WW1kMUgcFm3Ke3FXzE0OpR7mUG868m-UV1U8Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAiiC_WW1kMUgcFm3Ke3FXzE0OpR7mUG868m-UV1U8Y/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_kAvwYMhrsgngIfa3FhmTKqjvc14NDdAPya1ihh-AUI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_kAvwYMhrsgngIfa3FhmTKqjvc14NDdAPya1ihh-AUI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
gaia montelatici
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmuZxHJycO6M2qj7nqq2JmOdcrCW6LjawUTjY0R2ADs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmuZxHJycO6M2qj7nqq2JmOdcrCW6LjawUTjY0R2ADs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1di_tlUUITF-oLzer-5w_x-RB2HsJRCnSzCHOGnfTSWg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1di_tlUUITF-oLzer-5w_x-RB2HsJRCnSzCHOGnfTSWg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn_pmKifaX3OPJMUyqkxmDGuu8G6JG3vZTwFQx-ETas/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn_pmKifaX3OPJMUyqkxmDGuu8G6JG3vZTwFQx-ETas/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhwYCi6cM0u-Z5bheVRNiWXWd8RKc2PW_lJZjvwUQb0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhwYCi6cM0u-Z5bheVRNiWXWd8RKc2PW_lJZjvwUQb0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Stephanie Lewis
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXiHO1s5u1IBdjZ-8lqdfv_VRcFOw1ojF_3srax2d78/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXiHO1s5u1IBdjZ-8lqdfv_VRcFOw1ojF_3srax2d78/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p>Newsbreak:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TQ5tsGwsQqe7ESpHFpnCxRPjMKZr3a751LDEgPjioY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TQ5tsGwsQqe7ESpHFpnCxRPjMKZr3a751LDEgPjioY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
azgari lipshy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRvoQ2VNJ9Hi6cWR_Q3JElR7__-kQqUvMYBH6X5zDuc/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRvoQ2VNJ9Hi6cWR_Q3JElR7__-kQqUvMYBH6X5zDuc/edit?usp=drive_link</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
azgari lipshy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rm39ii1Dn9i74lbRQPLpGZFMt6qXbsSfAq24eX2pF-M/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rm39ii1Dn9i74lbRQPLpGZFMt6qXbsSfAq24eX2pF-M/edit?usp=drive_link</a> </p>
13 Oct, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e8XlGddtD25_OFn6V8GUQKbZ7sr1hDHWauyd3o1m0GA/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
27 Dec, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roDz8-z-xmey6KhakKbkbSBvopA43ziCPVqyVcNdtac/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
27 Sep, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtVIg-wjJgq-uPtueyAUl7CYxmf70KANinZeopnynGg/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
27 Sep, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OYwvOf896o_hQKbbptVt7Fqur6YcjzAZKHk1lvDjYsw/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEjrCBb9pRX99HgX2RfRVRLoVqfmBdf17OnHrgeRgRE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEjrCBb9pRX99HgX2RfRVRLoVqfmBdf17OnHrgeRgRE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
31 Oct, 2023
Rachel Hadaway
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGtZxNuyW_nZtOCmvC8LwPGVJNChL6U84-hL8eV81II/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGtZxNuyW_nZtOCmvC8LwPGVJNChL6U84-hL8eV81II/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Rob -
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IEYUKNxDXodeMw4-QI4VpQuuTo25sez4PEE2z1p4cn8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IEYUKNxDXodeMw4-QI4VpQuuTo25sez4PEE2z1p4cn8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Dec, 2023
Colby Perry
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GnDMBXN1kmKyFx4dTMOf_cvQZIN7ivCYGMGtCvdd0qs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GnDMBXN1kmKyFx4dTMOf_cvQZIN7ivCYGMGtCvdd0qs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Colby Perry
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OzwsKGs4t78tNShSRoxTE_3UTzmt1J-pmlnAQ4rRoFY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OzwsKGs4t78tNShSRoxTE_3UTzmt1J-pmlnAQ4rRoFY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Colby Perry
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QtXCRD-dIevmV4suIJqG562IOASip8CH22en8fScyT4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QtXCRD-dIevmV4suIJqG562IOASip8CH22en8fScyT4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Colby Perry
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AeVNbQi33lf5yw5j6Hm_tbEdXnsXspg91cz_Ha6HtMo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AeVNbQi33lf5yw5j6Hm_tbEdXnsXspg91cz_Ha6HtMo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Meiyoko Taylor
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1khj-0ygJcv4alpvzHZZg7h2GS9RBVCFjLMUbJwXOzAM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1khj-0ygJcv4alpvzHZZg7h2GS9RBVCFjLMUbJwXOzAM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Meiyoko Taylor
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0eT78_qnLPuTjuTisaHw63KfaeiOZFWSZLzQyNXRkM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0eT78_qnLPuTjuTisaHw63KfaeiOZFWSZLzQyNXRkM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Meiyoko Taylor
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5R4jn5fpcRa4rpXp41RTiwKZHKaPV8Hbp5a08TuXu4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5R4jn5fpcRa4rpXp41RTiwKZHKaPV8Hbp5a08TuXu4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Meiyoko Taylor
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4E8tMGacnwJX7PDFEDSWFOqfDmjXRBxCuvr9h60dg4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4E8tMGacnwJX7PDFEDSWFOqfDmjXRBxCuvr9h60dg4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Meiyoko Taylor
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVdJ09k8XYcX9XcUi8gXo0cmh3ElgYmqwbUOkz95m6s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVdJ09k8XYcX9XcUi8gXo0cmh3ElgYmqwbUOkz95m6s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Nina Billingsley
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TN8nYeGwqjtZ9Vrzd3QoVbRgZDl4HyzBcEL2_ppeuj4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TN8nYeGwqjtZ9Vrzd3QoVbRgZDl4HyzBcEL2_ppeuj4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>Crossborderly Launches Turnkey International Expansion Service</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/9Ufi60F8-SLoTSFdRik1--_eKgWFpJNpN7jnImoAw9P6xM7SKpakn3MmjdEWjsvMZUjvF0qkLZJtmqdddr6vXhhBoYH5S1tMfB2xCY7jg5Gc61srbdv0FThJOmI1h6-n08d1WygEDvyKK7jImQ4IuRU"></figure><p>With the rapid growth of technology in recent years, e-commerce has flourished in proportion to new innovations and to the high intake of new online customers on a daily basis. As of 2022, the industry<a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/379046/worldwide-retail-e-commerce-sales/"> reached almost $6 trillion USD in global revenue</a>. This number is projected to reach just over $8 trillion USD by 2026. And as e-commerce grows, this means that businesses have a lowered barrier to take their business global. It’s become far easier to reach foreign audiences and connect with new demographics.</p><p>However, the hassles of shipping are a universal constant. Details like custom fees are a jungle of rules that vary by country, and high shipping costs are a true headache to account for. Alejandro Aguilar, serial entrepreneur and author of <i>Profitable Plates</i>, founded <a href="https://crossborderly.com/">Crossborderly</a> to make overseas shipping and expansion into foreign markets seamless for U.S. businesses. The company currently helps U.S. merchants reach a number of international markets, such as Latin American, Canadian, European, and as far as Australian audiences where there are over 620+ million e-commerce buyers collectively.</p><p>Crossborderly is a turnkey app and service that offers DDP rates (shipping, taxes, and duties included), 24/7 local language customer support with sales orientation, merchant marketing services, and a regional marketplace to reach target audiences. If needed, merchants can also opt-in for localized product support. But what makes Crossborderly unique is the onboarding process. They ensure customers are set up in a way that meets their needs and business requirements to ensure a zero-incident shipping process.</p><p>During an interview with the <a href="https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/alejandro-aguilar-crossborderly/">Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast</a>, Alejandro offered a lot of insight as to how U.S. vendors can expand internationally. When asked to summarize his thoughts, he said, “The good news is it’s extremely cheap to market internationally. I’d say it’s 20% of the cost of marketing in the U.S., and the reason is there's not a lot of people doing it. So, that opens new opportunities for you to touch on. From there, get a small marketing budget, pick a few countries, and have a comprehensive answer sheet about your product or products.</p><p>“Once you have that down, you can start generating conversations to understand how many touchpoints it will take to close a sale. Some countries I would recommend are Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Australia. Generating online conversations, like through Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, goes over very well with many international audiences, especially in those countries. And when you use Crossborderly, you don’t even have to worry about shipping. We handle the logistics for you.”</p><p>To date, the brand has partnered with over 150 merchants to help them streamline their international sales in 50+ countries. And the company has no signs of stopping. With its improved shipping costs, competitive returns process, native language support, and customs clearance assistance, Crossborderly has set itself up to help numerous other U.S.-based companies grow on an international level.</p><p>As the company grows, it hopes to become an integral part of the U.S.-to-international e-commerce expansion process.</p><p>To learn more, visit Crossborderly online at: https://crossborderly.com/</p>
21 Sep, 2023
Paula Panagouleas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OL3RuqFvDXvjEQa_034qVqpPHO_J2pmVsXYzafxRQGM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OL3RuqFvDXvjEQa_034qVqpPHO_J2pmVsXYzafxRQGM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Niko Psikarakis
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1atUpp3XVn9f9XL6lkIaqMEbdSBJo90vJFjQtvmcOGRI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1atUpp3XVn9f9XL6lkIaqMEbdSBJo90vJFjQtvmcOGRI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Niko Psikarakis
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tl_Zn0jl8-NYHXiRMhXsOoKWDwgdStB47hKu0rAcN3c/edit?usp=sharing</p>
09 Oct, 2023
Rohan Roger
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/103CJgP8AI1mIEAWQtKzxLoDSrhcoqHKHjUoDks6wnTU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/103CJgP8AI1mIEAWQtKzxLoDSrhcoqHKHjUoDks6wnTU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Agam Pandit
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KgJxYHCqXayjgNTrDbmiCkaYZpMIOiOk6WUgwdeHw68/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KgJxYHCqXayjgNTrDbmiCkaYZpMIOiOk6WUgwdeHw68/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Amelia Home Care
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BW0tXIKNdRHiUKQSx9kBrkiv0mBlwIaf2lHRRapFIe4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BW0tXIKNdRHiUKQSx9kBrkiv0mBlwIaf2lHRRapFIe4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
25 Jan, 2024
Amelia Home Care
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GIQd5HMxAqpKJwS5R5sSYlSGKUUqAJiKNw58TJEOTkw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GIQd5HMxAqpKJwS5R5sSYlSGKUUqAJiKNw58TJEOTkw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Amelia Home Care
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jHmVW3cn61boLzBkDU8MUbrRwBcYfLPTbWzHTxiEmGU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jHmVW3cn61boLzBkDU8MUbrRwBcYfLPTbWzHTxiEmGU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Nov, 2023
Amelia Home Care
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16wjKsNK_HzM7undUGffb4EyUvKos-E3OBp79VDKlqT4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16wjKsNK_HzM7undUGffb4EyUvKos-E3OBp79VDKlqT4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iYrfeNBdZbyRi9Tm-T6YeWk_wehnIBs15tfnTBCy20/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iYrfeNBdZbyRi9Tm-T6YeWk_wehnIBs15tfnTBCy20/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiNnc21Tkc__fnX-TJmu2j4e_JQmuzyjCHo9nZheFXg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiNnc21Tkc__fnX-TJmu2j4e_JQmuzyjCHo9nZheFXg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eMS5HD1s4mUB5CbY597q0Q3mmqu3qMko0VReevuzpq8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eMS5HD1s4mUB5CbY597q0Q3mmqu3qMko0VReevuzpq8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Feb, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nP4DbBHDeyLuR-vib0JoHcUwyxjcFAgy8dZjrn6y4gI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nP4DbBHDeyLuR-vib0JoHcUwyxjcFAgy8dZjrn6y4gI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Jan, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CSL1Razu5slm2Yc8CnxUfos7RW9KYOd7dTtCJuhd1nA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CSL1Razu5slm2Yc8CnxUfos7RW9KYOd7dTtCJuhd1nA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Gbemisola Akinteye
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBsyu9TcyOcK_zszwkxC_zDVzC6rm9jD4D9Zk7qb6CY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBsyu9TcyOcK_zszwkxC_zDVzC6rm9jD4D9Zk7qb6CY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Dikasha Shetty
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twMeWd2rICDaRsCAZ_t89VYTUt15f5zga3sKTNxbCZE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twMeWd2rICDaRsCAZ_t89VYTUt15f5zga3sKTNxbCZE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Jackson
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ii97iMvPytSVVxJDvG3e79v6F3XIVEdNa-IwSwF4Apg/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Jackson
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vaWbEokugoFaLx8e1BRCUDGx9gL31QOrzPi9n4IyiyI/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Jackson
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilJ4ZlA6moVSsW5hCGCfMqSW5YB0bdC8G8epmYSxB54/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Jackson
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqleVtGdncswBFrD7A7A25mXP-eJ05TFN_0yAzX9R90/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Jasmine Jackson
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q5CWloLDSX78xjgS76WqbHFUDioe9L68ZnDWbJCqjjM/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
27 Sep, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mF1nRYLJK6i9EU7vBnO8ix1z-SY28EML8HZmGuYInPU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mF1nRYLJK6i9EU7vBnO8ix1z-SY28EML8HZmGuYInPU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15azldc1ONHQUP_zE-VTxbtIP3qgSoPBrF8uH2M6ycO8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15azldc1ONHQUP_zE-VTxbtIP3qgSoPBrF8uH2M6ycO8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Oct, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQJDGOxbG7NAvq5mr0vN9VJQSvlgJZ9NzGnp15aEf90/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQJDGOxbG7NAvq5mr0vN9VJQSvlgJZ9NzGnp15aEf90/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDLn6RSpezTKpzLpSoiWGglnUzSsPxJiigUQ2gR49yk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDLn6RSpezTKpzLpSoiWGglnUzSsPxJiigUQ2gR49yk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vr-ltVMBc3bYCILMFKXxI2JBTRQ4errBidjy7TFnf7M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vr-ltVMBc3bYCILMFKXxI2JBTRQ4errBidjy7TFnf7M/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
29 Sep, 2023
Christopher Gilkey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HmlpEU-HFmost19kNhzYFHO913_ue9LeErQ4Or0TfTI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HmlpEU-HFmost19kNhzYFHO913_ue9LeErQ4Or0TfTI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Jan, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g88krG6Fblb_n9m5-GOWtunMK99MyHfdnbDFbuKEhvU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g88krG6Fblb_n9m5-GOWtunMK99MyHfdnbDFbuKEhvU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cW_Lpe21uAfj7-gr_s5SQvvUkEt1Zgqvi6sx4WlqFIo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cW_Lpe21uAfj7-gr_s5SQvvUkEt1Zgqvi6sx4WlqFIo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Mar, 2024
Paul Showemimo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqDUuTE7VZGGdCzWdYNHp67_6NfTe54Fdzsz9p4Sd9Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqDUuTE7VZGGdCzWdYNHp67_6NfTe54Fdzsz9p4Sd9Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cggT3S4hnpNIXkc9LtJk0ZuTCxm2qMKpzEABWzlvh1k/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWPMiA_xq1HGOGFvsxLz7zE3sASWJ3Ly0zRktOE5C3s/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Meg8uQG45M0dhpYVml7PGKKqSo1uhd22gi_iwpjp2U/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
08 Sep, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HG8j-llJYkfrJ6RMqMe4E3B7I4IIhm7gppAnOqD3m2c/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
08 Sep, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oFe9hpIQJU3aU0XL6vOHP3hdI6ZVXhSuDIqfaMjojMA/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
29 Nov, 2023
Eliot Popkin
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kjkOBt120qWbH7mqTD-UTXHiFWubLBtPk_R5ZeLYEc4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kjkOBt120qWbH7mqTD-UTXHiFWubLBtPk_R5ZeLYEc4/edit</a></p><p> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Hitesh Dhingra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k0I259OERoOCSIQC9qBxzBNdmPW1rSWF5VopabIcdtE/edit#heading=h.xobiis5bvtoy">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k0I259OERoOCSIQC9qBxzBNdmPW1rSWF5VopabIcdtE/edit#heading=h.xobiis5bvtoy</a></p><p> </p>
04 Mar, 2024
Carlos Chapa
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2proR1yalZ5m9phymQWiEW9p9aRB8eT5yq92S7TmHw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2proR1yalZ5m9phymQWiEW9p9aRB8eT5yq92S7TmHw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>CLIENT REQUESTS</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfAsd-5C7QMUt9TyRt4Y7lPUdYarcewOFEaeGgq-DA4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfAsd-5C7QMUt9TyRt4Y7lPUdYarcewOFEaeGgq-DA4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Carlos Chapa
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HqxMW_YTFEgqUgl5CYR5h9Jv-ENs3yyArVSohSWcn3s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HqxMW_YTFEgqUgl5CYR5h9Jv-ENs3yyArVSohSWcn3s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Carlos Chapa
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrA21pi7qPey-KJnI5UQOttP8zl_iwSIhAeEcnGMVvE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrA21pi7qPey-KJnI5UQOttP8zl_iwSIhAeEcnGMVvE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Carlos Chapa
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WfTxQc6UVDctmZ8gAB9Xc9pKpWTiE9nbejV36ntzXs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WfTxQc6UVDctmZ8gAB9Xc9pKpWTiE9nbejV36ntzXs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>another angle on women in tech roles</p>
23 Oct, 2023
Carlos Chapa
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfAsd-5C7QMUt9TyRt4Y7lPUdYarcewOFEaeGgq-DA4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfAsd-5C7QMUt9TyRt4Y7lPUdYarcewOFEaeGgq-DA4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8v4kP3wYahP7YB4KSgtAerpKQ30K5Rx0btLuuQZM-Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8v4kP3wYahP7YB4KSgtAerpKQ30K5Rx0btLuuQZM-Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r4OTefaFeIFYyCTrMX3YQJtExQaWWgNS-wLF5rm76Q0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r4OTefaFeIFYyCTrMX3YQJtExQaWWgNS-wLF5rm76Q0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_fGNloI-yYom2uLyzALBUYs9kMgofLoBUIT94zNi_U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_fGNloI-yYom2uLyzALBUYs9kMgofLoBUIT94zNi_U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yRfK3xdICbA8WMRWgfgRywmWxrWX9E_EmdNN0Kbq1SY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yRfK3xdICbA8WMRWgfgRywmWxrWX9E_EmdNN0Kbq1SY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjpUW1vNsjd6WkUKvPS8NnsPiEyQ5FmSwN1pvYpxt1I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjpUW1vNsjd6WkUKvPS8NnsPiEyQ5FmSwN1pvYpxt1I/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Oct, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/191WVkuOlpuKcgaCyAHHb4MIyjU1npPvoBttlfZneEBE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/191WVkuOlpuKcgaCyAHHb4MIyjU1npPvoBttlfZneEBE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Nov, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BS0u7s0Sm60eFo0OaUIaAlw9zAaF3udxI-BC2cofsXU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BS0u7s0Sm60eFo0OaUIaAlw9zAaF3udxI-BC2cofsXU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouTM5K6eHoCxYY0hnG-mwL0ysSAjHv1q5E4nXtMOks4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouTM5K6eHoCxYY0hnG-mwL0ysSAjHv1q5E4nXtMOks4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Blue Tattoo
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpFkd4Z1LP0pwAlDHTc5M8hkFaLbbFfNUrk0GiWZoB8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpFkd4Z1LP0pwAlDHTc5M8hkFaLbbFfNUrk0GiWZoB8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Ethan Campuzano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U2-Ocof1OTq4aEjL0Qbl9SEW8ebvERJhipReYI-K0RY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U2-Ocof1OTq4aEjL0Qbl9SEW8ebvERJhipReYI-K0RY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Ethan Campuzano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1im-quJcoeGmwtTJ3sypLLKU83NZH-zDrJMOLbsPCO_s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1im-quJcoeGmwtTJ3sypLLKU83NZH-zDrJMOLbsPCO_s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Mark Vgrubs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_gXHPb0jsIfHA-vUEvwEdd3uYY4fzmxK2UpBtzzEzA/edit#heading=h.vam0bmufpr0h">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_gXHPb0jsIfHA-vUEvwEdd3uYY4fzmxK2UpBtzzEzA/edit#heading=h.vam0bmufpr0h</a></p><p> </p>
27 Oct, 2023
Mark Vgrubs
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFWe6lFoX4rayIvrilgggNdlo5gU0isLL7bLtgAJr6o/edit#heading=h.hua8u2czs880">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFWe6lFoX4rayIvrilgggNdlo5gU0isLL7bLtgAJr6o/edit#heading=h.hua8u2czs880</a></p><p> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Prewitt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIAVziS95zE_fLZx8EizCGK-P5bCE1FIVg2TFBpVx0c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIAVziS95zE_fLZx8EizCGK-P5bCE1FIVg2TFBpVx0c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Prewitt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TpwTsUED4PZQG-Hk1pJPXAg_7XDcWYy1DvsDUIbNfM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TpwTsUED4PZQG-Hk1pJPXAg_7XDcWYy1DvsDUIbNfM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Prewitt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y62QQaYNtStT5eHfcv1YL-_6pPJJ9QwAfRlBDfmc0m8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y62QQaYNtStT5eHfcv1YL-_6pPJJ9QwAfRlBDfmc0m8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Prewitt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11UHO2oO-x854QrmHLJueexVmBhOhJyLPCAvip2ojQIc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11UHO2oO-x854QrmHLJueexVmBhOhJyLPCAvip2ojQIc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Prewitt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KP6UmBL7IROjZPdfhLxhj9BGLs-xYIfIfs-kGHRSbx8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KP6UmBL7IROjZPdfhLxhj9BGLs-xYIfIfs-kGHRSbx8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Trent McKendrick
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p> </p><p>Lever Global Offers Innovative Solutions to Assist Borrowers as U.S. Department of Education Resumes Interest on Student Loans</p><p> </p><p>Los Angeles, CA – Lever Global Corp (OTCQB: LVER) announces the release of Lever App, a beacon of hope, on the heels of the U.S. Department of Education announcement that forbearance will end and interest payments on student loans will resume beginning September 1st. This pivotal change will impact approximately 43 million Americans burdened with student loan debt, cumulatively amounting to approximately $1.75 trillion. As borrowers brace themselves for significant repayments, Lever Global Corps’ Lever App, promising an average savings of $240 for its users.</p><p> </p><p>Lever, a leader in financial innovation, is committed to revolutionizing the way borrowers manage their loans. With a focus on long-term user experiences in saving, spending, and investing, Lever's suite of products is designed to provide unparalleled assistance in the financial domain.</p><p> </p><p>One standout feature that distinguishes Lever is its ability to directly connect its application with the Department of Education (DOE) resources and databases. This connectivity ensures that borrowers are presented with the most up-to-date and suitable federally backed loans repayment programs. By scanning hundreds of Department of Education offerings, Lever identifies the optimal repayment solution tailored to individuals based on their goals and eligibility.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, for the 65% of borrowers whose loans have transitioned to new servicers, Lever provides an instant solution with “Find My Servicer”. Using Lever's platform, borrowers can effortlessly locate their new servicers, eliminating the time consuming and often frustrating hassles and uncertainties associated with such transitions.</p><p> </p><p>The resumption of student loans is set to impact millions, with an estimated $5 billion in interest to be paid each month by consumers, further straining family budgets and discretionary spending. At just the right time, Lever comes forward as a guiding light for many worried borrowers.</p><p> </p><p>Trent McKendrick, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lever Global, commented on the situation, "The resumption of student loan repayment comes at a time when the Biden administration has not allocated any budget to servicers for this transition. With over 40 million borrowers seeking advice, many will find it exceedingly challenging to reach their servicers due to the sheer volume of inquiries. This is where Lever steps in, offering a solution that circumvents the need to directly communicate with a servicer. Our platform provides immediate, actionable information and access to any changes that occurred over the last three years, as well as insights to borrowers, ensuring they're equipped with the best repayment strategies."</p><p> </p><p>McKendrick further added, "The financial strain on consumers is evident. Not only are they grappling with the resumption of interest payments, which will take a significant chunk out of family budgets, but this comes on top of the already reported $100 billion reduction in consumer spending this year. At a time when credit card debt is at an all-time high, it’s essential for borrowers to have access to tools and resources that empower them to make informed decisions, and Lever is committed to being that resource.”</p><p> </p><p>Lever's platform, backed by advanced AI technology, offers a range of features designed to assist borrowers in navigating the complexities of loan management. From AI-driven financial insights that analyze spending patterns to centralized financial overviews and adaptable repayment plans, Lever ensures that borrowers are well-equipped to handle the challenges ahead.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits of Lever's Platform:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>AI-Driven Financial Insights: </strong>Lever's advanced AI technology analyzes a user's spending patterns, identifying potential areas of savings and offering recommendations to reduce the costs of credit products. This feature ensures that users not only manage their debts but also optimize their financial behaviors for long-term benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>No More Overpayments:</strong> Lever ensures that overpaying loans is a relic of the past. Borrowers can now craft a repayment plan that seamlessly integrates with their lifestyle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Centralized Financial Overview:</strong> Lever's platform provides a consolidated view of all financial liabilities, calculating monthly payments and sending timely reminders to ensure punctual settlements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Adaptable Repayment Plans: </strong>Life's unpredictability shouldn't affect financial stability. Lever offers the flexibility to adapt, allowing users to pause, switch, or enroll in plans that resonate with their evolving circumstances.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Empowered Repayment Choices:</strong> With Lever, borrowers reclaim control. They can determine payment amounts and frequencies, ensuring that repayment strategies align with their best interests, rather than those of lenders.</p><p> </p><p>In an era where financial complexities often leave consumers feeling overwhelmed, Lever stands out as a comprehensive solution. It's time to regain control of your financial narrative. Choose Lever and control your financial journey with confidence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Lever:</strong></p><p><br>Lever Global Corp (OTCQB:LVER) is a cutting-edge financial platform dedicated to assisting borrowers in navigating the complexities of loan management. With a suite of innovative tools and a user-centric approach, Lever is redefining the future of financial management. For more information, visit https://lever.app</p><p> </p><p>Forward-Looking Statements</p><p><br>This press release has forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this release that address activities, events, or developments that the Company expects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur are forward-looking statements. Several risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.</p><p><br><br>Investor Relations Contact<br>Andrew Barwicki<br>516-662-9461 / <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=j8vnxEczl2SrbOVuA3kIVn32sNDYlRDMKv5bUN2H8knu0KufaHUwxUVNCR97JhynDb75RSAxzLrYKKSVK8UgoaDjp9aBT7KPKWgYe7floUk=">Andrew@barwicki.com</a></p>
24 Aug, 2023
Trent McKendrick
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong></p><p> </p><p>Lever Global Offers Innovative Solutions to Assist Borrowers as U.S. Department of Education Resumes Interest on Student Loans</p><p> </p><p>Los Angeles, CA – Lever Global Corp (OTCQB: LVER) announces the release of Lever App, a beacon of hope, on the heels of the U.S. Department of Education announcement that forbearance will end and interest payments on student loans will resume beginning September 1st. This pivotal change will impact approximately 43 million Americans burdened with student loan debt, cumulatively amounting to approximately $1.75 trillion. As borrowers brace themselves for significant repayments, Lever Global Corps’ Lever App, promises an average savings of $240 for its users.</p><p> </p><p>Lever Global, a leader in financial innovation, is committed to revolutionizing the way borrowers manage their loans. With a focus on long-term user experiences in saving, spending, and investing, Lever's suite of products is designed to provide unparalleled assistance in the financial domain.</p><p> </p><p>One standout feature that distinguishes Lever is its ability to directly connect its application with the Department of Education (DOE) resources and databases. This connectivity ensures that borrowers are presented with the most up-to-date and suitable federally backed loans repayment programs. By scanning hundreds of Department of Education offerings, Lever identifies the optimal repayment solution tailored to individuals based on their goals and eligibility.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, for the 65% of borrowers whose loans have transitioned to new servicers, Lever provides an instant solution with “Find My Servicer”. Using Lever's platform, borrowers can effortlessly locate their new servicers, eliminating the time consuming and often frustrating hassles and uncertainties associated with such transitions.</p><p> </p><p>The resumption of student loans is set to impact millions, with an estimated $5 billion in interest to be paid each month by consumers, further straining family budgets and discretionary spending. At just the right time, Lever comes forward as a guiding light for many worried borrowers.</p><p> </p><p>Trent McKendrick, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lever Global, commented on the situation, "The resumption of student loan repayment comes at a time when the Biden administration has not allocated any budget to servicers for this transition. With over 40 million borrowers seeking advice, many will find it exceedingly challenging to reach their servicers due to the sheer volume of inquiries. This is where Lever steps in, offering a solution that circumvents the need to directly communicate with a servicer. Our platform provides immediate, actionable information and access to any changes that occurred over the last three years, as well as insights to borrowers, ensuring they're equipped with the best repayment strategies."</p><p> </p><p>McKendrick further added, "The financial strain on consumers is evident. Not only are they grappling with the resumption of interest payments, which will take a significant chunk out of family budgets, but this comes on top of the already reported $100 billion reduction in consumer spending this year. At a time when credit card debt is at an all-time high, it’s essential for borrowers to have access to tools and resources that empower them to make informed decisions, and Lever is committed to being that resource.”</p><p> </p><p>Lever's platform, backed by advanced AI technology, offers a range of features designed to assist borrowers in navigating the complexities of loan management. From AI-driven financial insights that analyze spending patterns to centralized financial overviews and adaptable repayment plans, Lever ensures that borrowers are well-equipped to handle the challenges ahead.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits of Lever's Platform:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>AI-Driven Financial Insights: </strong>Lever's advanced AI technology analyzes a user's spending patterns, identifying potential areas of savings and offering recommendations to reduce the costs of credit products. This feature ensures that users not only manage their debts but also optimize their financial behaviors for long-term benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>No More Overpayments:</strong> Lever ensures that overpaying loans is a relic of the past. Borrowers can now craft a repayment plan that seamlessly integrates with their lifestyle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Centralized Financial Overview:</strong> Lever's platform provides a consolidated view of all financial liabilities, calculating monthly payments and sending timely reminders to ensure punctual settlements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Adaptable Repayment Plans: </strong>Life's unpredictability shouldn't affect financial stability. Lever offers the flexibility to adapt, allowing users to pause, switch, or enroll in plans that resonate with their evolving circumstances.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Empowered Repayment Choices:</strong> With Lever, borrowers reclaim control. They can determine payment amounts and frequencies, ensuring that repayment strategies align with their best interests, rather than those of lenders.</p><p> </p><p>In an era where financial complexities often leave consumers feeling overwhelmed, Lever stands out as a comprehensive solution. It's time to regain control of your financial narrative. Choose Lever and control your financial journey with confidence.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Lever:</strong></p><p><br>Lever Global Corp (OTCQB:LVER) is a cutting-edge financial platform dedicated to assisting borrowers in navigating the complexities of loan management. With a suite of innovative tools and a user-centric approach, Lever is redefining the future of financial management. For more information, visit https://lever.app</p><p> </p><p>Forward-Looking Statements</p><p><br>This press release has forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this release that address activities, events, or developments that the Company expects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur are forward-looking statements. Several risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.</p><p><br><br>Investor Relations Contact<br>Andrew Barwicki<br>516-662-9461 / <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=j8vnxEczl2SrbOVuA3kIVn32sNDYlRDMKv5bUN2H8knu0KufaHUwxUVNCR97JhynDb75RSAxzLrYKKSVK8UgoaDjp9aBT7KPKWgYe7floUk=">Andrew@barwicki.com</a></p>
25 Aug, 2023
Trent McKendrick
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kk0ELSCnwzlARCzaH4viwFbuKJRVwdfFWMNiIsZy0lk/edit</a></p>
13 Sep, 2023
Oscar Hedaya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8PoF3ppMMi2NBpc_gX7_CJh_LZxUlocYd6uBq1R5X4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8PoF3ppMMi2NBpc_gX7_CJh_LZxUlocYd6uBq1R5X4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Oscar Hedaya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAJgrx94wuPSbEjRsp2egcnemzVqGNtnLfDha_KJk5c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAJgrx94wuPSbEjRsp2egcnemzVqGNtnLfDha_KJk5c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Oscar Hedaya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4hHxpR3KsZsVB5P45H9B_W0qWIUPHVEXssUKHhleJw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4hHxpR3KsZsVB5P45H9B_W0qWIUPHVEXssUKHhleJw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Oscar Hedaya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZjVH_z5teg9ddaxy7WvAciid2cIlWhfDNZdEDFSI8II/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZjVH_z5teg9ddaxy7WvAciid2cIlWhfDNZdEDFSI8II/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Zohaib Naman
<h2>Exotic Snack Guys Bridge the Cultural Divide with Tasty, Rare, and Unique Overseas Treats</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1gSWY40YlYNVm6kp4DEj3_it25O-eAqD2IrkSi7Z2ggkW6s6kpSTW3gPQQ81QhicBHP3DqNaU-nEjEE_xcFd-DrSWf8MFxgpuKUATUi8TEYd1p_yDiHRGHwhhshDsnuqPxfN0d357-XGtIIyQdjcQhU"></figure><p>We live in a big, strange, beautiful world with a collection of eclectic cultures that affects every part of people’s lives from the houses they live in to the shoes they wear and even the snacks they eat! We as Americans like to think that we’ve cornered the market when it comes to tasty and interesting snacks, but we’ve never been more wonderfully wrong.</p><p>While we’re not slouch when it comes to creative junk food, we’ve got nothing on products like<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/others/products/oreo-red-velvet"> Red Velvet Oreo</a>’s,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/drinks/products/fanta-apple-can"> Red Apple Fanta</a>,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/chips/products/pringles-enchilada-adobada"> Enchilada Adobada Pringles</a>, and<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/snacks/products/roshen-lovita-jelly-cookies-biscuits-with-raspberry-flavored-jelly-filling"> Raspberry Jelly-filled Lovita</a> cookies. These are only a few of the surprising new favorites that people have discovered at Exotic Snack Guys, which ships snacks from over 40 different countries including South Korea, Egypt, Mexico, Ukraine, Hungary, and Poland.</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys opened their doors in June of this year in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL and have since acquired a rapidly growing fan base ranging from casual snackers to veteran, flavor-diverse snack enthusiasts. For some delighter eaters, Exotic Snack Guys also presents an opportunity to rediscover favorites from their childhood. As one of the owners Zohaib Naman says,</p><p>“I remember when I walked into a Middle Eastern store and saw this candy that I used to eat when I was a kid— I grew up in the Middle East. That brought back so many memories for me. It’s been great bringing the same feelings of nostalgia for other people, and it’s been exciting to learn about different kinds of snacks too.”</p><p>Anyone hesitant about trying something new have quickly found themselves won over by Exotic Snack Guys’ collection. For customers who find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer amount of available options, they can also enjoy any of Exotic Snack Guys’<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/mystery-box"> Mystery Boxes</a>, which come in small, medium, and large sizes. Mystery boxes have become so popular that there are themed businesses based around dispensing them as subscription services. However, instead of a time-exclusive subscription, these mystery boxes present fans with the same opportunities to spin the wheel and enjoy new treats all year round.</p><p>“I’m glad to have met so many people already through this adventure,” adds Zohaib, “and I’m proud to say that this is only the beginning for us.”</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys is already planning for the future. Some of the brand’s plans include importing from over 100 countries by the end of the year, and there are also plans to expand their physical store locations to Orlando, Milwaukee, Miami, and Houston.</p><p>To join the snack craze sweeping the nation,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/"> visit Exotic Snack Guys online</a> or in person at 2521 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614.</p><p><i>Exotic Snack Guys currently sells hundreds of high-quality and unique snacks, chocolates, and drinks from around 40 countries online as well as in their Chicago-based store. The brand is hoping to bring snacks from over 100 countries to snack enthusiasts across the nation by the end of the year.</i></p>
13 Sep, 2023
Zohaib Naman
<h2>These Tasty Overseas Treats are Putting American Snacks to Shame</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/u64yBKbbWgjSwIj6HUfNN3WXPhAjoRhqcrwwx4EU7zpsPmbykGzQjHIWYQiboQPXeOTYrg6DTxUIVM-wnl1CiBW5FpfBaB0-wVhSsBzZZmTjZbvCDWSutZ8-3ljF9OCKUAq7PSYyPVAm9VadElSA_Kw"></figure><p>If you ask people in other countries what they know about American junk food, you’ll get one of two answers: overly sweet (does “Triple Double Chocolate Mint” ring any bells?) and size (how about large drinks big enough to fill two people?). Though we have some flavors that might catch people’s attention, these are the two main qualities that define our food stuffs. Or basically: American junk food is excessive in two key ways.</p><p>If you ask the average American what their thoughts about overseas desserts are, chances are that they won’t have any real idea, or the answers will get... let’s just say “creative”. And it’s a shame because foreign treats offer a bevy of flavors and experiences that we just don’t get here in the states. Some people might be able to point out snacks from Japan, Korea, and China, but what about<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/snacks/products/kras-dorina-domacica-tamna"> Kras Dorina Domacica Tamna</a> from Croatia? Or the<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/others/products/sunfeast-butter-cookies"> Sunfeast Butter Cookies</a> from India? How about if we look up to our neighbors in the North and pull<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/chips/products/lays-white-cheddar-blanc"> White Cheddar Lay’s</a> from Canada’s shelves?</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys has come to the rescue with can’t-be-beat, just-dying-to-eat snacks from over 40 different countries including France, India, Taiwan, Australia, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. The brand opened in June of this year in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL and has since been pulling in a rapidly growing stream of online and in-person visitors ranging from casual snackers to veteran, flavor-diverse snack enthusiasts. Though the company has only recently debuted, one thing’s for certain: people are falling in love with Exotic Snack Guys’ eclectic collection of food stuffs.</p><p>Even<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-international-snack-stores-20230810-xx4tmomomvggzkwngygj6dyine-story.html"> international fans</a> have found themselves walking the snack-filled aisles of the Chicago-based store.One of the owners, Zohaib Naman, commented on the store’s success by saying, “It seemed like such a good idea. I remember when I walked into a Middle Eastern store and saw this candy that I used to eat when I was a kid. That brought back so many memories for me. It’s been great bringing those kinds of memories and feelings back for other people, and it’s been exciting to learn about different kinds of snacks too.”</p><p>Eager consumers can independently choose what snacks and drinks they enjoy, or they can spin the wheel and buy one of Exotic Snack Guys’<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/mystery-box"> Mystery Boxes</a>. The boxes come in small, medium, and large, putting a fun twist on the snacking experience.</p><p>“I’m glad to have met so many people already through this adventure,” adds Zohaib, “and I’m proud to say that this is only the beginning for us.”</p><p>In their inaugural month, Exotic Snack Guys imported snacks from 30 countries. Now, with over 40 countries under their belt, the team is looking to expand their reach and fill their shelves with snacks from over 100 countries by the end of the year. Zohaib has also noted that there are plans in the works to open new stores in Houston, Orlando, Miami, and Milwaukee to service a greater range of snack fans.</p><p><i>Exotic Snack Guys is dedicated to bringing more treats and drinks from all over the world to snack American enthusiasts. The brand has a physical store in Chicago, IL but also sells hundreds of high-quality and unique snacks, chocolates, and drinks imported from over 40 different countries online. By the end of the year, Exotic Snack Guys is hoping to bring snacks from 100+ countries to fans across the nation.</i></p>
07 Sep, 2023
Zohaib Naman
<h2>Exotic Snack Guys Brings Hundred of New Snack Profiles to American Consumers</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/JxQkKJwvBUPGaMMNkAFdFiFhv6g7O6t-rgo70c4CpFqGyVuMBfkM-IDdxCqF7y1LQ-vrvEi7-EzNpSvnf4rx6Xr00dLUI1W9a-qvjl8srQgQcTsOw6CuPp6G8GkW6sSfBbmJfcqwL7F4uu2cH3BQDCo"></figure><p>When it comes to wild and fun flavors, we as Americans like to think that we’re at the top of the snack pyramid, but while we have some... <i>creative</i> junk food, overseas snackers are enjoying a whole new echelon of snack flavor profiles that we could never dream of. That is until now.</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys has come to the rescue with can’t-be-beat, just-dying-to-eat snacks from over 40 different countries including the UK, India, Taiwan, Sweden, Thailand, France, and South Korea. The brand opened in June of this year in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL and has since been pulling in a rapidly growing stream of online and in-person visitors ranging from casual snackers to veteran, flavor-diverse snack enthusiasts.</p><p>With products like the<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/drinks/products/ultimate-limited-edition-coca-cola"> limited edition Coca-Cola Ultimate</a>,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/snacks/products/cocoacara-chili-flavoured-dark-chocolate"> Cocoacara Chili Flavoured Dark Chocolate</a>, and<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/collections/chips/products/manora-fried-shrimp-chips"> Manora Fried Shrimp Chips</a>, Exotic Snack Guys has drawn in online and digital crowds from all walks of life. One of the owners, Zohaib Naman, commented on the store’s success by saying, “It seemed like such a good idea. I remember when I walked into a Middle Eastern store and saw this candy that I used to eat when I was a kid. That brought back so many memories for me. It’s been great bringing those kinds of memories and feelings back for other people, and it’s been exciting to learn about different kinds of snacks too.”</p><p>Snack fans can buy individual products or they can spin the metaphorical wheel with one of Exotic Snack Guys’<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/mystery-box"> Mystery Boxes</a>, which come in small, medium, and large sizes. Mystery boxes have become so popular that there are themed businesses based around dispensing them as subscription services. Exotic Snack Guys, always one to spot a hit trend, jumped on the opportunity to put yet another fun twist on the snacking experience.</p><p>“I’m glad to have met so many people already through this adventure,” adds Zohaib, “and I’m proud to say that this is only the beginning for us.”</p><p>This is just the beginning for the Chicago-based business. With over 40 countries under their belt, the team is looking to expand their reach fill their shelves with snacks from over 100 countries by the end of the year. Zohaib has also noted that there are plans underway to open new stores in Houston, Orlando, Miami, and Milwaukee to service a greater range of snack fans.</p><p><i>Exotic Snack Guys currently imports hundreds of high-quality and unique snacks, chocolates, and drinks imported from over 40 different countries online and is dedicated to bringing more treats and drinks from all over the world to snack American enthusiasts. The brand sells products online and at their physical location in Chicago. Exotic Snack Guys is hoping to bring snacks over 100 countries to fans across the nation by the end of the year.</i></p>
13 Sep, 2023
Zohaib Naman
<h2>Exotic Snack Guys: The Tasty, International Hit in Chicagoland</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xin5HnYDhbD6exdIwb-XplaXuKp2sWUjbCtN6RwDFyF01RHLGPrxswTTUBnX4xLC6NgmVYNE7qG7-5yU0p6zYtU_RTkWmO6QLZXRUew--ZvnCpzH8g_dnQGjw508SxNWVsKCPazG0ACPE499yT_oLOs"></figure><p>For decades, entertainment like anime, manga, wuxia, and K-pop were seen as “weird” or “nerdy” niche interests. While there are certainly people who can be particularly... passionate about these subjects, there were many more building a community of like-minded individuals who cared deeply about the same things they did in a world that just didn’t understand. Fast forward to today where such interests have broken into the mainstream, allowing fans to come together on a wider scale and share the fruits of their passion more openly.</p><p>This has also given rise to more companies that cater to these fans, and this has brought a slew of goodies from the East over to the West for great enjoyment and has encouraged more countries to open their doors and join the hype. Not only has this brought more forms of entertainment media, but also snacks! With fans bringing more credence to these goods, even brick and mortar stores have been able to sell their products to those outside of their target demographic.</p><p>Enter Exotic Snack Guys. They import can’t-be-beat, just-dying-to-eat snacks directly from 40 different countries including France, India, Taiwan, Australia, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. With products like catchy products like<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/7-up-mojito"> mojito-flavored 7UP</a>,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/fanta-banana"> banana-flavored Fanta</a>,<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/cheetos-masala-balls"> masala ball Cheetos</a>, and<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/products/lays-steak-flavor"> Kobe steak Lays</a>, Exotic Snack Guys has been bridging the tasty divide by providing a slew of snacks that we never get stateside.</p><p>Even<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-international-snack-stores-20230810-xx4tmomomvggzkwngygj6dyine-story.html"> international fans</a> have found themselves walking the snack-filled aisles of the Chicago-based store. The company opened in June of this year in Lincoln Park and has since been pulling in a rapidly growing revenue from curious visitors and veteran flavor-diverse enthusiasts. Though the company has only recently debuted, one thing’s for certain: people are falling in love with Exotic Snack Guys’ eclectic collection of food stuffs.</p><p>One of the owners, Zohaib Naman, commented on the store’s success by saying, “It seemed like such a good idea. When I walked into a Middle Eastern store — I was born in the Middle East — I saw this candy that I remembered from when I was a kid and that brought back memories. It’s been great bringing those kinds of memories and feelings back for other people, and it’s been exciting to learn about different kinds of snacks too.”</p><p>Mystery boxes have also been a hit item for the brand, and while the concept isn’t new, it has seen rapid popularity over the past few years, especially as subscription services have become more commonplace. Exotic Snack Guys offers small, medium, and large sizes for their mystery boxes, adding a fun twist to the snacking experience.</p><p>“I’m glad to have met so many people already through this adventure,” adds Zohaib, “and I’m proud to say that this is only the beginning for us.”</p><p>When Exotic Snack Guys first launched, it imported from 30 countries and has since risen to over 40. By the end of the year, the brand is looking to bring snacks from over 100 countries to the American market. The brand is also making moves to open new stores in Houston, Orlando, Miami, and Milwaukee to service a greater range of local snack fans.</p><p><i>Exotic Snack Guys specializes in bringing snacks from all over the world to American enthusiasts. Fans can choose from hundreds of high-quality and unique snacks, chocolates, and drinks imported from over 40 different countries online or by purchasing at the company’s physical location in Chicago, IL.</i></p>
06 Sep, 2023
Zohaib Naman
<h2>Exotic Snack Guys Now Offers Products From Almost 40 Different Countries</h2><p>Chicago, IL—<a href="https://www.exoticsnackguys.com/">Exotic Snack Guys</a>, an international snack retail brand, has grown their roster of import locations to around 40 countries, including France, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, India, Sweden, and Taiwan. The company stocks familiar flavors such as apple, dark chocolate, and vanilla while also embracing lesser known options like white peach, lychee, and Kobe beef. With this expansion, Exotic Snack Guys continues to enrich its current inventory’s cultural diversity while also building its community of snack enthusiasts.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/457_rmdTGRsockG0Y_sQHBVMx1q1C12uH3br7QiFv_EMNd8inqr3oxsEl_yrkppYwOnNCJId8jPhmAovyigrXLrG38kGF262Wni3PAAfTx2mQKUcUDufYIh-NHhWXCXQ9OkdReUEEPiKoaRuXqV4UIs"><figcaption>A glimpse of ESG’s shelves | Courtesy of Exotic Snack Guys</figcaption></figure><p>The company was founded by Zohaib Naman and his business partner in late June of this year. The two noticed how trendy international snacks were with online audiences and how marketable they could be in high-traffic zones like New York and Toronto, and they believed they could bring the same engagement and intrigue to their Chicago area. Naman also recognizes the sentimental value that snacks can have for some people, and making them readily available in-person and online has helped bring Exotic Snack Guys’ community together.</p><p>Naman comments, “I was born in the Middle East myself. I remember walking into a Middle Eastern store and finding a candy I really liked growing up. It brought back a lot of memories for me. So, it’s been good being able to do the same for other people and hearing their stories when they find candy they loved from their childhood.”</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys has also opened special orders for customers looking for particular snacks. If a product a customer is looking for isn’t currently in stock, the owners will track it down and order it for them. Naman remarks that this has been yet another way for them to discover new snacks as well and expand their roster.</p><p>With the explosive popularity that the company has seen, Exotic Snack Guys has had to move their in-house operations to a new storage and distribution center in suburban Bensenville. The brand states how glad they are to have met so many people through their adventure and are also making plans to broaden its community.</p><p>Exotic Snack Guys hopes to have new locations opened in Milwaukee, Houston, Orlando, and Miami in the coming months, and the company is also working on importing from a total of 100 countries by the end of the year.</p><p><strong>ABOUT EXOTIC SNACK GUYS</strong></p><p><i>Exotic Snack Guys is a Chicago-based company that caters to snack enthusiasts around the nation. Having launched in June 2023, the company sources its snacks from around 40 different countries. Exotic Snack Guys sells online as well as at their physical store and plans to open several locations in Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, and Orlando.</i></p><p>To learn more about the company, visit exoticsnackguys.com or contact:</p><p>Zohaib Naman</p><p>+1 (773) 904-7479</p><p>contact@exoticsnackguys.com</p><p>https://twitter.com/exoticsnackguys</p><p>https://facebook.com/exoticsnackguyss</p>
08 Sep, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zFUlWbmJlYz03wsD-yPGqsgIdz2D9B2zGSQA-G_AdYY/edit#heading=h.itzvjuv48k6v</p>
29 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uODFC47G5sTtS1kecBjFevKS6ue_Eay0J6yn_nTmb5k/edit</p>
20 Sep, 2023
Rob puff pull pass
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gf7RVwD1yISuqEDU_LBXlbciGSPEsxPFm1Kq_evUhrY/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gf7RVwD1yISuqEDU_LBXlbciGSPEsxPFm1Kq_evUhrY/edit</a></p>
07 Sep, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1noA_-dmVo2eqfEA4r2Zd-Awf7fzBMnsbMWxm-UqFM4o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1noA_-dmVo2eqfEA4r2Zd-Awf7fzBMnsbMWxm-UqFM4o/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
08 Dec, 2023
Abdullah Invex Wealth
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsfqB_z0Tl6Kv7xYMmL8h4LPQP8Xdn2p7sueb07yma0/edit#heading=h.sku8qnf1bjv1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsfqB_z0Tl6Kv7xYMmL8h4LPQP8Xdn2p7sueb07yma0/edit#heading=h.sku8qnf1bjv1</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Kamal Whiz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DjB30FGKbUGa5a-rN5fEIC-Mf_JrKCBbCUJMrIjBFCw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DjB30FGKbUGa5a-rN5fEIC-Mf_JrKCBbCUJMrIjBFCw/edit</a></p><p> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ePWWmeBu7GZAWzXWj-iNMvDtzn4ZQt8yAS3fZsv1_4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ePWWmeBu7GZAWzXWj-iNMvDtzn4ZQt8yAS3fZsv1_4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DEIW480BUxEiF6a-b9Os3tdohtdKVGwSPAdffdUX2tU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DEIW480BUxEiF6a-b9Os3tdohtdKVGwSPAdffdUX2tU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ri9ul5qhRv_1pCqc1sKwytQDYn_Q9PU9_UwNIVz78Og/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ri9ul5qhRv_1pCqc1sKwytQDYn_Q9PU9_UwNIVz78Og/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FY3VFAucb53gHKa9Qz8xz_h07UAnrotcTxwCa-i8r9E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FY3VFAucb53gHKa9Qz8xz_h07UAnrotcTxwCa-i8r9E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WiY2colRQ2WIRyTh31yXEmPP8iRmYgC6EXD3Z-F9m9A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WiY2colRQ2WIRyTh31yXEmPP8iRmYgC6EXD3Z-F9m9A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXSpltzx_Q5svvcYViDI9NhEZcaFeRz-3WuuPW9UyoI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXSpltzx_Q5svvcYViDI9NhEZcaFeRz-3WuuPW9UyoI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KtMZMcmo-mpHJxYJB-F2SRF_RgWHDWG5Su7QB6_msQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KtMZMcmo-mpHJxYJB-F2SRF_RgWHDWG5Su7QB6_msQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/165N6PwFr7RCNlRqqeMC8rkf2TBgx222E9VW5FOpOJJ4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/165N6PwFr7RCNlRqqeMC8rkf2TBgx222E9VW5FOpOJJ4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Sandeep Singh
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X7zn06tBV78gC6y0gEXvOE8RU-lWEHmRV6oqpjXIIYc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X7zn06tBV78gC6y0gEXvOE8RU-lWEHmRV6oqpjXIIYc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Yenitza Munoz
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOhEbQNf6-E-smq5Ge2aKQQQAFcjw1hU0tGmfmhJA28/edit</p>
15 Jan, 2024
Elias Alterium Nutrition
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgJRud_5V2_sDSbH6ouraXGlG5Gg_L0N6fntMW0CA8g/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgJRud_5V2_sDSbH6ouraXGlG5Gg_L0N6fntMW0CA8g/edit?usp=drive_link</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/142zBGjn5BNLT3JrhZC6dMhlaEzb5TyhgGlJv66pz0ns/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/142zBGjn5BNLT3JrhZC6dMhlaEzb5TyhgGlJv66pz0ns/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fdTFPXmzFnfPwSHEOEEBdt30-tsID727h-NNyk3FPCk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fdTFPXmzFnfPwSHEOEEBdt30-tsID727h-NNyk3FPCk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reBC2LF-B2YX26ARBE8PpeuEZhvnZ8K-bU2RDpre8ps/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1reBC2LF-B2YX26ARBE8PpeuEZhvnZ8K-bU2RDpre8ps/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Trevor Bower
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dyEndT5490Rnvi4kQk3T7TfwTb7dxMrcRVLA0FPS0Ek/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dyEndT5490Rnvi4kQk3T7TfwTb7dxMrcRVLA0FPS0Ek/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Wendy Diep
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PPz-YgN0aJdFML-IeYg2sWAYkFprtzEDLF1f8WqNzQ/edit#heading=h.fcg1q1ve5tym">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PPz-YgN0aJdFML-IeYg2sWAYkFprtzEDLF1f8WqNzQ/edit#heading=h.fcg1q1ve5tym</a></p><p> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
travis hills
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjbFuwjAURX8FeW7jOLFNwgQFITEghgp1duOX4CSOE_uZAcS_V2bpeO6Rzn2S6EeyWZEb4hw2lGrXhKxzrhsha5xNHC1MSDVlM4_3eFluX3AY7gE1nB7V5PDnezkeobn6_TkUfe92p_OOgjZIPlZkSPEJ0PmuRS5EITmjwbVGbY2dwZtoP2f_vsqlqJlsFLRrxUteVr9iLWpglUxQSspkXTCe57LOqiLFIcV75UFno2oNImw7q8yYcsnr5P-X1x-ql0rr.MEYCIQCfOtEHLAxVWKBXT_l-deV9hWWp1j4t5m0_4-msELLvVgIhAJJWQv35RjZMDF-u2B0fW8fZvUpMJdAJiLhTHFCTM6xP">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4uvuOqhBeDkvstdeIz8notWSqFFecUrCMs2jjoAIMA/edit</a></p>
08 Sep, 2023
travis hills
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjcGOwiAURX_FsJ6W0gKlXanJZGLiOAs37iZYXpFapAE6Rif-u8GNy3NPcu4_mv2I2gU6xTiFFmPlupBr5_QIeeds4tnCJWKFidtk3_v7ipNbkNt63m3lSYjfK7WlHsLfdbM--OnnsN99fQoMykT0sUDnFL9AdF73kTJWckpwcL2RS2Mn8Ga22eRfVwVnDeGdhL6WtKKVOLKaNUAET1BxTHhTEloUvMlFmeKQ4oP0oPJR9iZGWGorzZhyyavk38vjCbqPSZs.MEYCIQDSV-3AGkMA5Yql2hZVjcsoHb2u2Cm7H4to-vhfxbqhZAIhAONxfBQgo69L0pkuJs4biR5SC06JD1iwD8pXVnUcAz44">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oI-MSzA61ysaL7uNLah88_w4m2gjsvwIBXrpOXSNGE8/edit</a></p>
24 Aug, 2023
Buay Deng
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zx6zdNAvvmOwierVDyAumOYZyi4FKyleT5VAMxooxmw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zx6zdNAvvmOwierVDyAumOYZyi4FKyleT5VAMxooxmw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Buay Deng
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQgjaZPhVSpBihxA_3c7t0ss_7YZ0-K9DntHpHBt3HI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQgjaZPhVSpBihxA_3c7t0ss_7YZ0-K9DntHpHBt3HI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Buay Deng
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfhKjQ1weqsUVu_XzBtlVA_h7PFlqalIh4OyHDywp0s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfhKjQ1weqsUVu_XzBtlVA_h7PFlqalIh4OyHDywp0s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Buay Deng
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hNblQordC9p9-zV1AbFFSYo5cUp95ol6UE_Kpcttmk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hNblQordC9p9-zV1AbFFSYo5cUp95ol6UE_Kpcttmk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Note: we need a media contact name and phone or email address; a website for the company; and permission from DJ Paul and Young Buck to be mentioned in the press release.</p>
19 Sep, 2023
Armando Alejandro
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1xaVBWNVUfKEu0ZoRnKsvHTLvOO4RLzUcrfSesd7U/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
11 Dec, 2023
Armando Alejandro
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1giN9dmLVBYR_wbHbyAy61uIY0D3YcZyyJDvMqCLnSls/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Armando Alejandro
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HKvD3TWR5cTHZ-pINuzkH8lFEH9Z14IKCJQJyfvawE0/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Armando Alejandro
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KsC4WDfPe57W6NnGU_EyN2iRrWhZJq32oHD4VPu4fMQ/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Trey Goodman
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eQFurvPa9JeIHv6DhOkSPWPE3rgdVt3PzoNWvpsZCf4/edit?usp=sharing</p>
28 Feb, 2024
Sief Khafagi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SecyIUrrNUAaLiC91ISsZ7Hs6a6SpAUZmfuMrN0wcKg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SecyIUrrNUAaLiC91ISsZ7Hs6a6SpAUZmfuMrN0wcKg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Apr, 2024
Sief Khafagi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I5798n4Cox5Os2sU9vHfouObE-r47a6rGJXatARXHFo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I5798n4Cox5Os2sU9vHfouObE-r47a6rGJXatARXHFo/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
General Holiefield
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RExtF_laO8au4hiiLIEJcOotOpWaRxTmvW8ptQO280c/edit?usp=sharing</p>
13 Sep, 2023
General Holiefield
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1903V59fV7Tixstnn72uX7MqAVWE57Ih5syoNbjCa8HM/edit?usp=sharing</p>
06 Sep, 2023
General Holiefield
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qrrz1aHZIHXEoYG_zYVn1h6PU9DODYIK1q-XTrfErcA/edit?usp=sharing</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lsk6tI3_loKzwaskao7Ehzhih4TA-93KUItyFWujkMY/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
09 Oct, 2023
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NjH45HB48saCJVqe8UgtsBNlDbKGgt45ZJ_s9qmtmGE/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFpnKAKimkALCG8jEkfj2y0ght4Decw9xRXVCkmtrpw/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1emiGIb2KqKuohGrXgnwQRr7yiLBIkO4kKipoE_WdL70/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Mario Nunez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZEDT8y_Yb4Px5OsFHR2FAWGC4Sn74B1KZc5OCO1QgM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZEDT8y_Yb4Px5OsFHR2FAWGC4Sn74B1KZc5OCO1QgM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Mario Nunez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XzwgkZmrCnYo05AyDzDSDzKT-ET7ngY5MM4ddKIve6A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XzwgkZmrCnYo05AyDzDSDzKT-ET7ngY5MM4ddKIve6A/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Mario Nunez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJumdPRy1uANACs7wybOkSaBXZKILZP_7ROdY-92QRc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJumdPRy1uANACs7wybOkSaBXZKILZP_7ROdY-92QRc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Mario Nunez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTD8iNtzEmLP-b5mjlT9xWUc-0yIupDkMtm9D_6kwM0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTD8iNtzEmLP-b5mjlT9xWUc-0yIupDkMtm9D_6kwM0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l4NSbft5APexMZLHW27u5yUJVCaZit25Htzn9-EVB7g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l4NSbft5APexMZLHW27u5yUJVCaZit25Htzn9-EVB7g/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m2gcXNX89c6Ftk_JHoJdo1ntJLC7ATS7cNRiws5g-U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m2gcXNX89c6Ftk_JHoJdo1ntJLC7ATS7cNRiws5g-U/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZS2WcnaOQI5EeTgoVeBf0IH5Y3thpHz5YDsdnFqepw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZS2WcnaOQI5EeTgoVeBf0IH5Y3thpHz5YDsdnFqepw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m2gcXNX89c6Ftk_JHoJdo1ntJLC7ATS7cNRiws5g-U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m2gcXNX89c6Ftk_JHoJdo1ntJLC7ATS7cNRiws5g-U/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mol3mHXUZBTiOR48_HOgpl2MzNhXLbfQSj57srUKt5A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mol3mHXUZBTiOR48_HOgpl2MzNhXLbfQSj57srUKt5A/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Ahmed Mady
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQqzwezbNzq7SqGk2K8E1LLNYQRJ1Ilq1H_HIpByiwg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQqzwezbNzq7SqGk2K8E1LLNYQRJ1Ilq1H_HIpByiwg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Ahmed Mady
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p2vnwN5CzNf7cSuu92czFAyXi66S5TzLf2RMDDERca4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p2vnwN5CzNf7cSuu92czFAyXi66S5TzLf2RMDDERca4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Ahmed Mady
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1owP5msoMWNQv3N5cElwVb8lrpXi0RDFDiM8TWeMs3ac/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1owP5msoMWNQv3N5cElwVb8lrpXi0RDFDiM8TWeMs3ac/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Ahmed Mady
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lsMUJ4vqzWwCJBmAljumV3ZxjWG3zFzod2aFhd2bgLg/edit?usp=sharing</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Ahmed Mady
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9WS9JFcstNJWYhnL7fWs6XkGXiMi5_MWF9aeUZzRPQ/edit#heading=h.oo4g3ageq9uc">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9WS9JFcstNJWYhnL7fWs6XkGXiMi5_MWF9aeUZzRPQ/edit#heading=h.oo4g3ageq9uc</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>RestoStrategy Releases Comprehensive Marketing Guide for Restaurant Owners</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/byndoPLc6FdL1UTa-nJ3yOgtVAWxfGx6reEiJiKKL19vh8XKiDSMjEP3PE7VjgjDLYw9SbTde3H5M6cmGTQPE6xo0xSbBOQ7t-LL4OPc9WES6OaZcTuujA_sSvitMsmafCI1mE-3aXpu29K9a6Etrv4"></figure><p>Miami, FL—<a href="https://restostrategy.com/">RestoStrategy</a>, a restaurant-specific Fractional Chief Marketing Officer service, has recently released <i>Profitable Plates</i>,<i> </i>a marketing optimization guidebook for restaurant owners. This book was created as a way to bridge the crucial divide between knowledge and ability for restaurant owners looking to improve their current marketing strategies.</p><p>In regards to the restaurant industry, up-to-date, industry-specific marketing resources available are inconsistent and difficult to find. While many establishments have been able to successfully increase their brand awareness, there are others who are overwhelmed by the continuous stream of things to do to make their current strategies more dynamic, agile, and competitive in the online space.</p><p>Alejandro Aguilar, founder, CEO, and author of <i>Profitable Plates</i>, states, “I’ve been a hard worker all my life, and I learned a lot of important lessons from every industry I’ve been in. One that I carry with me is to let people help you. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know, and I’ve seen that marketing is the common thing that fellow restaurant owners <i>don’t know</i>. <i>Profitable Plates</i> is meant to empower owners, build their confidence, and diversify their expertise so that they can knock out doubt and get their work done.”</p><p>The book discusses a range of need-to-know topics that are specifically catered to the restaurant industry, such as how to run the numbers before promotional campaigns to make sure they make sense, mastering deliveries to maximize profits, how to build a richer community, boosting employee morale, and more. To overcome information overload, each chapter is written to be approachable and easy-to-understand no matter the reader’s technical or marketing fluency.</p><p>Aguilar adds, “I want owners to walk away from <i>Profitable Plates</i> with actionable goals that will help them understand that marketing isn’t just a branding tool. It also has the potential to become a rejuvenated avenue for profit when applied intentionally and with dedication. When done properly, marketing will influence every part of the business and will be as relevant as having a good product and a great experience.”</p><p><i>Profitable Plates</i> was<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"> released on July 21st</a> and is available to read digitally as well as on paperback.</p><p><strong>ABOUT RESTOSTRATEGY</strong></p><p><i>RestoStrategy is a restaurant-specific Fractional Chief Marketing Officer service based in Miami, FL that helps restaurants throughout the United States build marketing engines that increase site traffic and conversion rates in a measurable and profitable way. The company, co-founded by Alejandro Aguilar and Geissler Paúl Giménez, released Profitable Plates in July 2023 as a comprehensive, easy-to-digest guidebook for restaurant owners looking to optimize their marketing strategies.</i></p><p>To learn more about the company, visit restostrategy.com or contact:</p><p>Alejandro Aguilar</p><p>+1 (786) 309-6026</p><p>info@restostrategy.com</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/restostrategy</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>New Title, Profitable Plates, Provides Strategic Marketing Insight for Restaurant Owners</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8tC7Y9rzpB4DuybnzLm86gZN56B_g4m3lnF6SqzlfO6w2zYL2eXssT0qb7AHTvbvyY47XPt4oALHA6Zn6wJ4BJkCPdlLq5s0eaUQGtABGZJh-7dIMp1P6BZUCrCJXKpnidobA_SMjDD2ZArtBuPU0zA"></figure><p>Digital marketing today is a complicated and elaborate art, and when you have to worry about marketing on top of the day-to-day challenges of running a business, it can be overwhelming. There are so many opportunities to grow online, but there are many more things to learn about the digital landscape, which has grown exponentially over the decades.</p><p>One of the downfalls of living in the Information Age is just how easy it is to get inundated by information. There’s a technique and a methodology for every niche; there’s all kinds of terminology, like “best practices”, to learn and dissect. If you don’t know where to look, curious individuals will find it difficult to parse everything you’re likely to find. And this is, of course, if there's any consistency for your target industry in the first place.</p><p>Alejandro Aguilar, founder and CEO of RestoStrategy, knows this pain all too well. He’s found that there are characteristic pain points specific to the restaurant industry that often get lost in the homogenous noise of marketing advice. To address these concerns, he set out to provide a marketing resource that caters specifically to his peers. Enter the release of his new book titled <i>Profitable Plates</i>.</p><p>Think of Profitable Plates as a comprehensive marketing optimization strategy guide for restaurants. The book discusses a range of need-to-know topics and techniques such as how to run the numbers before promotional campaigns to make sure they make sense, mastering deliveries to maximize profits, how to build a richer community, boosting employee morale, and more. Living in the Information Age means that, while we can learn anything with the tap of a button, it’s equally as possible to get overwhelmed by the innumerable avenues of knowledge. To overcome information overload, Alejandro wrote Profitable Plates to be approachable as well as easy-to-understand.</p><p>Alejandro explains, “I went to The National Restaurant Association Show in May 2023, and I was approached by a former McDonald’s colleague. I’ve always admired and respected this guy, and now he was a CEO of a small chain of restaurants in Miami. We get to talking, he figures out what I’m doing now, and he tells me, ‘I need to be able to measure our marketing results. I don’t know what works and what doesn’t work. I’m extremely frustrated.’ He wanted my help, and I gave it to him. But as I was helping him, this lit a fire under me.</p><p>“This sent me on a discovery process that resulted in a framework that moves restaurant marketing from good enough to ‘Holy cow! This is amazing!’ with specific and strategic actions that produce ROI from day one in most cases. And the end results motivated me to create Profitable Plates to give restaurant owners tips and tricks that they can apply to their situation as they see fit.”</p><p>Alejandro also discussed intentional and measurable marketing<a href="https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/alejandro-aguilar/"> in a recent interview</a> on the Wantpreneur to Entrepreneur podcast. In this interview, he goes into detail about his multifaceted background while also providing listeners and viewers with insight on how they can market themselves better. When referencing the fast-moving, super information network of social media and reminds restaurant owners, Alejandro states,</p><p>“You do not have <i>a</i> customer. You have <i>many</i> different types of customers. The person who comes at dinner does not have the same profile and characteristics and needs as the person that comes at lunch. There’s no way to create a message that will resonate with [everyone]. In the noise chamber that is social media, where you have thousands of people trying to capture your attention, there are only competitors, other ads, anyone doing marketing. There’s so much noise that you have to be really strategic in how you communicate with [your audience].”</p><p>Through the release of his book, Alejandro wants to help restaurant owners adapt a more flexible understanding and utility of marketing. He notes that marketing is more than just a series of branding tools. It can be an incredible money-making machine, especially for the restaurant industry. He goes on to say, “When done properly, marketing can influence every part of a business and will be as relevant as having a good product and a great experience. I want owners to walk away from Profitable Plates with actionable goals that will help them bring a rejuvenated avenue of profit to their business.”</p><p>Profitable Plates was on July 21st and is available to<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"> read on Kindle or purchase as a paperback</a>. To learn more about how RestoStrategy helps businesses grow dynamically through personalized, dynamic marketing, visit<a href="https://restostrategy.com/"> the company’s website</a> or connect with Alejandro<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandroalbertoaguilar/"> on LinkedIn</a>.</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>Profitable Plates Give Restaurateurs a Sharper Competitive Edge</h2><p>Running a business is never easy, but when you have to worry about marketing on top of day-to-day operations, the typical challenges you expect to face become a bit more complicated. The Internet has exploded in growth, leading us to become more connected than ever. Many business minded individuals (correctly) see this as a ripe landscape of marketing opportunities. However, there are a lot of opportunities and so much more to learn.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kw13TJiXgi2VO_qSflAR5guyJ4qHykXt1VTZ35YRPBVrk17leLmOf6CWntkAw_PHDtW84NWWOXiW804hXuBAXuNe78EnIuEtfsQnMkhGua36-hnE-yWRQy2MUqEnPhFoBxFdmv5zwxqLci2gLDdj5oI"></figure><p>Common buzzwords like “best practices” cast a wide net and make it sound like marketing has a common standard, which isn’t always true based on your industry and your specific situation. Alejandro Aguilar, CEO of<a href="https://restostrategy.com/"> RestoStrategy</a>, knows this pain all too well. He knows that there are pain points specific to the restaurant industry that often get lost in the homogenous noise of marketing advice, and so, on top of the consultation services that his business provides, he made a marketing resource catered specifically to his peers. He wrote and released a book called <i>Profitable Plates.</i></p><p>Think of <i>Profitable Plates</i> as a comprehensive marketing optimization strategy guide for restaurants. The book discusses a range of need-to-know topics and techniques such as how to run the numbers before promotional campaigns to make sure they make sense, mastering deliveries to maximize profits, how to build a richer community, boosting employee morale, and more. Living in the Information Age means that, while we can learn anything with the tap of a button, it’s equally as possible to get overwhelmed by the innumerable avenues of knowledge. To overcome information overload, Alejandro wrote <i>Profitable Plates</i> to be approachable as well as easy-to-understand.</p><p>Alejandro explains, “I went to The National Restaurant Association Show in May 2023, and I was approached by a former McDonald’s colleague. I’ve always admired and respected this guy, and now he was a CEO of a small chain of restaurants in Miami. We get to talking, he figures out what I’m doing now, and he tells me, ‘I need to be able to measure our marketing results. I don’t know what works and what doesn’t work. I’m extremely frustrated.’ He wanted my help, and I gave it to him. But as I was helping him, this lit a fire under me.</p><p>“This sent me on a discovery process that resulted in a framework that moves restaurant marketing from good enough to ‘Holy cow! This is amazing!’ with specific and strategic actions that produce ROI from day one in most cases. And the end results motivated me to create <i>Profitable Plates</i> to give restaurant owners tips and tricks that they can apply to their situation as they see fit.”</p><p>Through the release of his book, Alejandro wants restaurant owners to realize that marketing is more than just a series of branding tools. When done with intention and focus, it can be an incredible money-making machine. He says, “When done properly, marketing will influence every part of the business and will be as relevant as having a good product and a great experience. I want owners to walk away from <i>Profitable Plates</i> with actionable goals that will help them bring a rejuvenated avenue of profit to their business.”</p><p><i>Profitable Plates</i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"> released on Amazon on July 21st</a> and is available to read on Kindle or as a paperback.</p>
28 Aug, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>Alejandro Aguilar Releases Profitable Plates: A Comprehensive Marketing Guide for Restaurants</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S_qfyHdP5OfV7lsQrzr-Ml_Nbu3BxCXWgfuIlIskW1oJ_-C0UcFaeQVhVMfhS6z443mjouS92vn26r66DT9IcKDPCXNvKojxUhnWFpIHh83uBlHv9-z1Q2DX7mM556A7LafkV9AMwr2kVGzdFBUMa9k"></figure><p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandroalbertoaguilar/">Alejandro Aguilar</a>, founder of<a href="https://restostrategy.com/"> RestoStrategy</a>, has been working for nearly 30 years. During his decades of employment, nothing has impacted his career more than his time at McDonald’s where he started working in a single location and went up to manage financial planning for over 200 stores in 4 countries. Despite having switched industries that range from logistics to telecommunications and nonprofits, Alejandro has always had restaurants in a special place in his heart. In 2008, he became part-owner of a sushi bar in Caracas-Venezuela that also doubled down as a discotheque at night. This experience, full of unbelievable stories, showed him the reality of being an owner without the resources of a giant corporation and where every penny matters. In 2016, he was selected to become a Checker’s franchisee in Miami, so it’s fair to say he knows how restaurants work.</p><p>With his financial background and the operational experience combined with the marketing and technology knowledge he’s built over the years, Alejandro has become a power force for the restaurant industry, and he’s determined to use his know-how to help other restaurant owners achieve their full potential. In today’s high-paced society, he knows how important it is to utilize, or even create, the tools needed to succeed.</p><p>“I’ve been a hard worker all my life,” says Alejandro, “and I learned a lot of important lessons. One that I carry with me is to let people help you. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know, and I’ve seen that marketing is the common thing that fellow restaurant owners don’t know. What’s worse is that there’s not a lot of reliable information out there. You’ll find so many tips specific to different industries, but there aren’t resources that are as constant, or at least as plentiful, for restaurant owners. So, I created <i>Profitable Plates</i> to help fellow restaurateurs optimize their marketing strategies.”</p><p><i>Profitable Plates</i> is a comprehensive marketing guide that discusses the crucial role of numbers before running promotions, how to master deliveries to maximize profits, building a richer community, and how to boost employee morale as well as a broader range of important, need-to-know <i>industry specific </i>topics. Each technique and tip in <i>Profitable Plates</i> was written in such a way that owners can choose from and apply the lessons that have the most value to them without having to rework their entire business model.</p><p><a href="https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/alejandro-aguilar/">In a recent interview</a> with the Wantpreneur to Entrepreneur podcast, Alejandro discussed what intentional and measurable marketing truly is and how it manifests in the restaurant industry. He goes into detail about his multifaceted background while also providing listeners and viewers with insight on how they can market themselves better. He speaks about the fast-moving, super information network of social media and reminds restaurant owners,</p><p>“You do not have <i>a</i> customer. You have many different types of customers. The person who comes at dinner does not have the same profile and characteristics and needs as the person that comes at lunch. There’s no way to create a message that will resonate with [everyone]. In the noise chamber that is social media, where you have thousands of people trying to capture your attention, there are only competitors, other ads, anyone doing marketing. There’s so much noise that you have to be really strategic in how you communicate with [your audience].”</p><p>Alejandro has built a platform for himself to provide trustworthy guidance to restaurant owners who seek his insight. However, as a man who is steadily growing his company, he understands that there are a wider number of businesses out there that he can’t reasonably service all at once. <i>Profitable Plates</i> was created to be an easy access resource, a utility knife for industry marketing, and a love letter to the restaurant industry all at once from a man who dedicated his life to the field. And now, he hopes to leave as much of a positive, informative impact as the industry has left on him.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"><i>Profitable Plates</i> released on Amazon</a> on July 21st and is available to purchase as a paperback or to read digitally through Kindle. The RestoStrategy website also has free tools for restaurant owners who are looking to improve their marketing practices.</p>
08 Sep, 2023
Alejandro Aguilar
<h2>Alejandro Aguilar Releases Strategic Guidebook for Restaurateurs</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Wg8bAJMW8BAh3vuXhvbchN46BDLjIXi0nr2vsiq3BbhTpS4sM8jMUamy2SgsspNoG-nqUMt5kQx69AanAoCtwygKcO8qaASeJl_V3jRAbRKNQ5YmT1WPwZ9XFRQW102s1Khf5m1w-YciFetH-yWeTCk"></figure><p>Digital marketing has evolved into an elaborate art. There’s a technique and a methodology for every niche, and “best practices” has become a need to know buzzword to group the few evergreen trends together. One of the downfalls of living in the Information Age is just how easy it is to get inundated by information. If you don’t know where to look, curious individuals will find it difficult to completely parse all of the information they’re likely to find. And this is, of course, if they can find any consistency for their target industry in the first place.</p><p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandroalbertoaguilar/">Alejandro Aguilar</a>, founder of RestoStrategy, has noticed a gap of reliable information for restaurant owners. He addressed this concern with his new book titled<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"> <i>Profitable Plates</i></a>, which is dedicated to helping restaurateurs optimize their marketing strategies.</p><p>“I’ve been a hard worker all my life,” says Alejandro, “and I learned a lot of important lessons. One that I carry with me is to let people help you. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know, and I’ve seen that marketing is the common thing that fellow restaurant owners don’t know. Success is the ability to focus on goals long enough to beat the multiple masks worn by self-doubt. This book is meant to help build owners’ confidence so that they can knock out that doubt and get their work done.”</p><p>Outside of marketing, <i>Profitable Plates</i> breaks down a range of important need-to-know topics and techniques such as the crucial role of numbers <i>before</i> running promotions, how to master deliveries to maximize profits, building a richer community, how to boost employee morale, and more. Alejandro makes the fundamentals approachable and easy to understand. Not just so that restaurateurs who are less than tech savvy can understand, but so that they can take what resonates with them. <i>Profitable Plates</i> makes it so that owners don’t have to rework their entire business model; they can choose from and apply the lessons that have the most value to them.</p><p>Alejandro also discussed intentional and measurable marketing in<a href="https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/alejandro-aguilar/"> a recent interview with Wantpreneur to Entrepreneur</a>. In this interview, he goes into detail about his multifaceted background while also providing listeners and viewers with insight on how they can market themselves better. He speaks about the fast-moving, superinformation network of social media and reminds restaurant owners,</p><p>“You do not have <i>a</i> customer. You have many different types of customers. The person who comes at dinner does not have the same profile and characteristics and needs as the person that comes at lunch. There’s no way to create a message that will resonate with [everyone]. In the noise chamber that is social media, where you have thousands of people trying to capture your attention, there are only competitors, other ads, <i>anyone</i> doing marketing. There’s so much noise that you have to be really strategic in how you communicate with [your audience].”</p><p>To succeed, it’s not enough to be competitive. It’s about being adaptable, educated, and open-minded. Businesses are often trying so hard to stomp on each other’s shadow that they overlook their greatest assets and what sets them apart from everyone else. Alejandro offers restaurant owners a chance to present themselves as they would their menu: unbeatable, irresistible, and one-of-a-kind.</p><p><i>Profitable Plates</i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Plates-Optimization-Successful-Restaurants-ebook/dp/B0CCL896CQ/"> released on Amazon on July 21st and is available to read on Kindle or as a paperback.</a></p>
15 Aug, 2023
Megan Andersen
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjU9rwyAchr9K8bzGmEajhbIexqCMFXYYLbuZ-EsUo2b-YYex7z7cccf35eF5vlGJKzrukM55S0eMVZhSs4SwrNBMwdVdHPiMFSbrhWp6uSc-7uUcrIjD9c19vLyvVl-fWLgX-3oTNyP084RBmfxY0nZKWkbjF_SwQ7aGPOQQlzn3lHasJziF2cizcRtEU9x-i3_ZjnLoCWFTy8TQynHu1TTww0i7gUh-AEyYIG0rGGcNF1UOVW4BvPSNXL9kVOfaTZ9FRlBVWilVqf__zy8oJ1Qy.MEQCIAfBrXldHIhC-8qPRq4a6OEsIVECWnDKYgyqY_Dqs76OAiB30Mg8fM8AwBj5fBH9xeyP6AKDPro7Yj1w7nhwo4bq6A">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lI5h5IXs8b-afok9r7NQmZKUlkhND6oXukMW9Wi9hFc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
15 Aug, 2023
Megan Andersen
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjU9rwyAchr9K8bzGmEajhbIexqCMFXYYLbuZ-EsUo2b-YYex7z7cccf35eF5vlGJKzrukM55S0eMVZhSs4SwrNBMwdVdHPiMFSbrhWp6uSc-7uUcrIjD9c19vLyvVl-fWLgX-3oTNyP084RBmfxY0nZKWkbjF_SwQ7aGPOQQlzn3lHasJziF2cizcRtEU9x-i3_ZjnLoCWFTy8TQynHu1TTww0i7gUh-AEyYIG0rGGcNF1UOVW4BvPSNXL9kVOfaTZ9FRlBVWilVqf__zy8oJ1Qy.MEQCIAfBrXldHIhC-8qPRq4a6OEsIVECWnDKYgyqY_Dqs76OAiB30Mg8fM8AwBj5fBH9xeyP6AKDPro7Yj1w7nhwo4bq6A">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lI5h5IXs8b-afok9r7NQmZKUlkhND6oXukMW9Wi9hFc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
23 Aug, 2023
Jeff Broadway Licensing
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tCI0g4eD_B8xDkWloRk_8KTMkbSOpjipBgwhvzj6pI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tCI0g4eD_B8xDkWloRk_8KTMkbSOpjipBgwhvzj6pI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Iman Tucker
<h2>Believe Brand Entertainment Named Official DJ for Indiana Hoosiers and Indiana Pacers</h2><p>Indianapolis, IN—<a href="https://believebrandent.com/">Believe Brand Entertainment</a>, a premium DJ company, has been named<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW94qJaYuyk"> the official DJ for the Indiana Hoosiers</a> and the Indiana Pacers. As the official DJ, the company works closely with the operations, marketing, and talent teams to ensure that players, fans, and guests have a unique, family friend, and high-energy experience on game day. Believe Brand Ent.’s responsibilities include gathering playlist suggestions from players, coaches, and fans; producing the “hype-video mix” shown prior to competitions, and participating as a host-influencer for promotional and community engagement events hosted by the teams.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/e0MS1smGIrBi1Uyi2grXMdnnacTWnVEQ0rW28Wg5XnboODrgXTBNviRPBcZjQ_YdkyJDGkSljEi8741D_hGlWGeE2cgIrfL6pLxPvhfmA0HrbUHHSvtYCVn01_ER-SwOdEEeUhG7tnveld-DBMEl-VM"></figure><p><br><i>IMN. TCKR of Believe Brand Entertainment performing at a show. Photo Credit: Believe Brand Ent.</i></p><p>Believe Brand Ent. achieved this from its continuous networking and through building a loyal and excitable fanbase online. While making moves throughout the Indiana market, the company knew that it had to get to the heart of the state—basketball—in order to make the desired impact they truly wanted. This motivated CEO and founder Iman Tucker to put together a marketing strategy, which included building a live mix for one of the teams that went live on Believe Brand Ent.’s social media. The company’s efforts paid off as they were able to play for one of the local teams, and they then used that as leverage to promote the brand to the other teams in the market. This soon netted them into a collaboration with both the Indiana Pacers and Hoosiers.</p><p>“We wanted to garner attention and to get in on the ground level,” Tucker states. “We’ve worked with other teams in the past, but not to this capacity where we can influence the direction of the show. Where we can connect with fans and provide them joy with our interaction. This is just a new level that we’re thankful to be a part of.”</p><p>Being involved with these teams allows Believe Brand Ent. to lean into their desire to build its legacy through consistency and to play a role in the widespread stories cultivated in Indiana’s historic arenas. “There’s an essence and spirit that comes with our brand that we wanted to be intentional in curating,” adds Tucker. “We’ve developed our own musical sound that goes much deeper than performance alone, and we’ve created a platform that says, ‘Hey, if the biggest teams in the state trust us to curate energy and bring the hype, then you can too.’”</p><p>Believe Brand Entertainment intends to keep growing through Indiana and believes that these collaborations will help spread its name as it expands into the Chicago market. As the company continues to build its reputation in the state, it believes that it can translate this momentum into a new ecosystem with a similar concept though with entirely new energy. This expansion is meant to build Believe Brand Ent’s roster of like-minded creatives, DJs, and personalities.</p><p>The company also plans to tap into corporate spaces as well as the fashion district as it also continues to expand and scale its retail apparel line,<a href="https://believebrandco.com/"> Believe Brand Co</a>.</p><p><strong>ABOUT BELIEVE BRAND ENTERTAINMENT</strong></p><p><i>Believe Brand Ent. is a luxury DJ company that was founded by Iman “IMN. TCKR” Tucker in 2018. The company currently stands as the official DJ for the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Hoosiers. Believe Brand Ent. was also named Indiana’s DJ of the Year in 2022.</i></p><p>To learn more about the company, visit believebrandent.com, or contact:</p><p>Iman Tucker</p><p>+1 (317) 660–1150</p><p>Info@believebrandco.com</p><p>https://linkedin.com/in/iman-tucker-8b2ba5282</p><p>https://Instagram.com/iman_tucker</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Deb Pizza Garden
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-Kkd4UBAKnoSU21MKqHT1hKsvkh0IxOlbQfBgAU0Is/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-Kkd4UBAKnoSU21MKqHT1hKsvkh0IxOlbQfBgAU0Is/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Deb Pizza Garden
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xa_QvxgEbXKB3_KW1dyzoFUKzaOmn9_deU312u8j6Fo/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xa_QvxgEbXKB3_KW1dyzoFUKzaOmn9_deU312u8j6Fo/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
23 Feb, 2024
Dr. Rahil Roopani
<p><strong>Seattle-based clinic seeks to disrupt the traditional hair restoration industry</strong><br><i><strong>- Root Hair Institute tackles hair loss in new ways</strong></i><br><i><strong>- Seattle clinic evens playing field for hair loss</strong></i><br><i><strong>- Personalized hair loss care arrives in Seattle</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Root Hair Institute provides evidence-based personalized care to individuals with hair loss from all backgrounds including those from historically overlooked demographics in the hair restoration space.</strong></i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0fojY1aekvROTbHn5FvNXGHoY9XbgVPS2IdtS67eW0NfbuvCahc4RdUt40oQwu_dxvLgpZkJCgp4DOSqdBN4uf104PLO2M5PP8KQYbRW6xt9AsC1jnVgc7K1OiJ-AUaMFuJ38vG1JRjuQ2RQsEjsiAQ"></figure><p><i>Rahil Roopani, MD (left) and Natalie Kash, MD, FAAD (right) are the doctors behind the efforts of Root Hair Institute to make hair restoration transparent, comprehensive, and inviting to all regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, and age | Photo credit: Root Hair Institute</i></p><p>Hair loss has a long and storied history that dates<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/exd.14073"> back to the BCE times</a>. It’s an affliction that has both caused personal suffering to millions of people and raised scientific curiosity about its causes and possible treatments. Given the commonly associated emotional toll, many individuals suffering from hair loss are highly motivated to address their hair loss, especially through financial means. Many companies have and continue to advertise solutions with many having little to no evidence supporting their use. They may also use testimonials from individuals whose hair loss would likely have improved on its own. One common example of this is <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/new-moms#:~:text=Many%20new%20moms%20experience%20excessive,want%20to%20see%20a%20dermatologist.">postpartum hair loss</a>, which will often resolve on its own as long as there are no underlying conditions or other forms of hair loss at play. </p><p>Additionally, historically men, and particularly middle-aged to older white men, have been the target of hair restoration companies through national hair surgery chains and late night infomercials. By looking at marketing and advertisements strategies, one can get the impression that hair loss is only a problem that affects 60- to 70- year-old white men. In reality, hair loss is extremely common and affects individuals of all ethnicities, all genders, and presents across multiple age groups. </p><p>For example, while it’s true that over <a href="https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/12/e049855">half of men</a> suffer from androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4573453/">approximately 40% of women by the age of 50</a> also suffer from the disorder. The <a href="https://www.dermatoljournal.com/articles/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-androgenetic-alopecia-clinical-trials-in-the-united-states.html#:~:text=Epidemiological%20studies%20have%20shown%20that,patients%20are%20least%20commonly%20affected.">incidence</a> of the condition is highest among Caucasians followed by African-Americans, Asians, and then least commonly among Native American and Alaska Native individuals. This proves how important it is for the public to understand how hair loss can occur among different ethnicities and that treatments are available. </p><p>With all of these limitations of the traditional hair restoration industry in mind, two doctors in the field were determined to change the status quo. Dr. Natalie Kash, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained hair restoration surgeon, and Dr. Rahil Roopani, a fellowship-trained hair restoration surgeon, came together and founded Root Hair Institute (RHI) in Bellevue, Washington to help provide truly transparent and comprehensive care to women, men, non-binary and transitioning individuals.</p><p>As experts in the field, they were very aware of how indiscriminately hair loss can strike and how this can negatively impact someone’s quality of life. The hair industry can be clouded by a lot of misinformation, so they have a mission to deliver clear and evidence-based treatment options. The doctors are dedicated to educating patients on their specific hair loss condition and treatment options, so that they’re empowered to choose which path is right for them. This is part of their commitment to reinforcing patient-doctor relationships. </p><p>Many clinics in recent years have strayed away from building strong doctor-patient relationships in favor of maximizing profit by filtering their prospective clients through a sales consultant first. With<a href="https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/market-size/hair-loss-treatment-manufacturing-united-states/#:~:text=The%20market%20size%2C%20measured%20by,industry%20increased%203%25%20in%202022."> hair loss treatments earning $3.9 billion</a> in revenue as of 2022, it’s clear how lucrative the field is. This means that many patients at other practices are unable to meet with their surgeon prior to the day of surgery, which can potentially lead to unease, miscommunication, and unrealistic expectations for their procedure.</p><p>“This didn’t feel right to us,” comments Dr. Kash, “as we believe that first contact between patients and their physicians is crucial. We empower our patients and educate them so that they have the knowledge they need to take the right steps for them. We want to make sure they are in control of their restoration journey.” </p><p>“It’s rare nowadays to have physician leaders who are involved and lead every facet of business in addition to providing top-notch patient care. This is a huge advantage as it ensures that patients come first in everything we do including non-medical decisions like our website, advertising, and clinic design.” adds Dr. Roopani.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dvw7Z1IsveAmlbJDqvOj_V9SoUnckSzjEvBHmMO0dYfdUeePaOqZ22HRVQ2L11bqrut34_ZS1gTeMSfj-Io0DuOhuDGU8ZxtTS5burwIfG1HhgbN_XQVI4b8gQXpAyVvjRAEQKwWH3cHBez91kqrvJI"></figure><p><i>The clinic’s clean and modern waiting room designed to make all feel welcome and assured that they are receiving top-of-the-line modern care |</i> <i>Courtesy of Root Hair Institute</i></p><p>RHI provides those with hair loss a broad spectrum of non-invasive hair loss treatments, including oral and topical medication and red light therapy, as well as procedural therapies such as scalp injections and hair transplant surgery. While surgical hair restoration is often an option for many individuals, RHI makes sure that clients fully understand their options before proceeding with this step. The clinic’s other services include growth factor injections, in-office scalp treatments, and scalp micropigmentation among others.</p><p>“It’s rare to have physicians lead every facet of business in addition to providing top-notch patient care.” adds Dr. Roopani.</p><p>By having both board-certified dermatologists and hair restoration surgeons available to provide collaborative and comprehensive care under one roof, RHI is able to provide personalized treatment plans that best addresses each patient’s unique needs, lifestyle, and type of hair loss. This is especially important as the company stresses that hair loss is a long-term problem that requires long-term plans and solutions.</p><p>The hair restoration industry has been fragmented, clouded by misinformation, and historically targeted a limited demographic. In recent years, hair loss treatment has largely become a profit-first industry with sales-driven business practices and often less than ideal patient care. By establishing Root Hair Institute in the Greater Seattle area, Drs. Kash and Roopani seek to change that, and they hope that the entire industry follows their lead.</p>
04 Aug, 2023
Keenan alward
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lI5h5IXs8b-afok9r7NQmZKUlkhND6oXukMW9Wi9hFc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lI5h5IXs8b-afok9r7NQmZKUlkhND6oXukMW9Wi9hFc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXIS1RZKAYhxRkPphb2NtncmTvP03Ku3t0-IRRGj7BE/edit#heading=h.s2h4r43z2hh5">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXIS1RZKAYhxRkPphb2NtncmTvP03Ku3t0-IRRGj7BE/edit#heading=h.s2h4r43z2hh5</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f7-6sCVv5B-3NtMXzIyMvC0RN8qSRZXWQBcg_jVr_9Y/edit#heading=h.iahfybf7tg8t</p>
06 Oct, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmtmHi_PtEr2UAkJFkMYiGIErg00jHSGtIrYvxOOsMY/edit#heading=h.9jtucdejplmz">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmtmHi_PtEr2UAkJFkMYiGIErg00jHSGtIrYvxOOsMY/edit#heading=h.9jtucdejplmz</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Julie Skochenski
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzsB50wKyzVeDT9MxPn6imOo9nzLb-vm7Dr_9UIhisY/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
23 Oct, 2023
Julie Skochenski
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1htP7VxwU27wQKkSjZ8q4HCwBArm4ZipHXDiSvp6FIgg/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
10 Oct, 2023
Julie Skochenski
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zh-q3AmFvo2uHduMuvDAAIoDdLtalLJ_MkqsXrpGjg8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
03 Aug, 2023
Uzair Hasan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LdbSPl6LIEXaznLiEwvHScoRdvRIM7ZV40EvI2BeEUA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LdbSPl6LIEXaznLiEwvHScoRdvRIM7ZV40EvI2BeEUA/edit?usp=sharing</a><br> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Nolie MacDonald
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d8NM3ulyn0sfexwtr2uwqA5WZOo-MA4ojy6KqHLu7r4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d8NM3ulyn0sfexwtr2uwqA5WZOo-MA4ojy6KqHLu7r4/edit</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Nolie MacDonald
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8checZ8AItBIDgVlGDznO4YBL4ltEnCG-P7bESY214/edit#heading=h.17hae6wkf6sw">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8checZ8AItBIDgVlGDznO4YBL4ltEnCG-P7bESY214/edit#heading=h.17hae6wkf6sw</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Nolie MacDonald
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11R6eS5mLuU7TUEwT-_IsuPY1FHiKO3jPIQdPBZeR2Mo/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11R6eS5mLuU7TUEwT-_IsuPY1FHiKO3jPIQdPBZeR2Mo/edit</a></p><p> </p>
14 Aug, 2023
Agam Pandit
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d3ZVK0PECNE4Wz4XxIl-HetQr-qjbqJzcHF8e_eXPLw/edit</p>
23 Aug, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFxYkDnkVVteMIwtgYGh1AILR9xmnUEXNJtAqnXWg3Q/edit</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K8BegvJ1X4SimCbEirlA6mcVxC5_BJbxlWC9cipjCro/edit</p>
21 Sep, 2023
Charles Sanders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1trFwGP2mAwt-g88yXkFDz8Wj1esfw0XXYnWaJZX014A/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1trFwGP2mAwt-g88yXkFDz8Wj1esfw0XXYnWaJZX014A/edit</a></p><p> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Charles Sanders
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1trFwGP2mAwt-g88yXkFDz8Wj1esfw0XXYnWaJZX014A/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1trFwGP2mAwt-g88yXkFDz8Wj1esfw0XXYnWaJZX014A/edit</a></p><p> </p>
07 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9tFNz_kngtasUjX2EVQi2FuAPWbTwsj_XuyFHfi_8g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9tFNz_kngtasUjX2EVQi2FuAPWbTwsj_XuyFHfi_8g/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>This is a good piece. Well detailed and reflective of my experience in the field of risk management. </p><p>Little correction is the use of abbreviated words such as "isn't" instead of "is not"</p><p>The font should also align.</p><p>Great work</p>
13 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p>Made some changes to the article. </p><p> </p><p>This general is great.</p>
13 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvEJpfSir5GYwi6hgAPHj6L5-2qqCPb2nmLs10krAKs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvEJpfSir5GYwi6hgAPHj6L5-2qqCPb2nmLs10krAKs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>This article is top-notch. We can have two authors here i.e. By, Lolade Hamzat and Babatunde Raimi.</p><p>Her details are below to get her information and photograph for her about session:</p><p>Lolade Hamzat</p><p> Her LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolade-hamzat-acib-4891a9142/</p>
23 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11nrGGuqxKrgrFFxjg5XcqdP-JevUk34gmRZ8YDHyhZo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11nrGGuqxKrgrFFxjg5XcqdP-JevUk34gmRZ8YDHyhZo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Changed the overall structure to have a flow. </p>
24 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAC6ZXOcKwOsDn_USpzECtsRcIIpa_5rZyILDPpAxTo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAC6ZXOcKwOsDn_USpzECtsRcIIpa_5rZyILDPpAxTo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>This looks good</p>
23 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S8czSj_LDC1AKL_nNp4ajEpM9U9keavhUa8iKcThFIU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S8czSj_LDC1AKL_nNp4ajEpM9U9keavhUa8iKcThFIU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p>Made some adjustments and included a second author; lolade hamzat. </p><p>Its a good one. </p>
10 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R_ULSqQOo_fydUVnTmu3qvgEXXZvSIcNFd_npfrQE4U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R_ULSqQOo_fydUVnTmu3qvgEXXZvSIcNFd_npfrQE4U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>This is also great work. Nothing to change.</p>
13 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12dJalgvLVap-IJy6iiyCKD0q0HWZU1xLWH8yQnzgCZs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12dJalgvLVap-IJy6iiyCKD0q0HWZU1xLWH8yQnzgCZs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p>This is a great piece </p>
10 Aug, 2023
BABATUNDE RAIMI
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONkDDvSQd_OiZYVqyusHwdTh63li7EN9RdtmBEyCJnY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONkDDvSQd_OiZYVqyusHwdTh63li7EN9RdtmBEyCJnY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>A great piece. Nice work</p>
02 Aug, 2023
Jeff Broadway Licensing
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FhMUG5m3B25qdbrqmsvdOXktUIdRYVsHYXDLa4-C7yg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FhMUG5m3B25qdbrqmsvdOXktUIdRYVsHYXDLa4-C7yg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>Hi, there,</p><p>Can your team, please, revise draft to make this article centered around the robust growth of Broadway Licensing Group, as a company, by highlighting this series of strategic senior-level hires and promotions? </p><p> </p><p>NOTABLE NEW HIRES:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-turell/">Glenn Turell</a>, hired as CFO (*Glenn was former Controller at Buchwald, an entertainment agency – we should mention)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-cowan-a6606b173/">Stephanie Cowan</a>, hired as Director of Musical Licensing (*Broadway <a href="https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/stephanie-cowan-513961">associate producer</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-kaufer-74bba440/">Zach Kaufer</a>, hired as Director of Play Licensing (*former Professional Licensing Manager at Concord Theatricals)</p><p> </p><p>EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONS:</p><p><a href="https://broadwaylicensing.com/about/jeffery-keilholtz/">Jeffery Keilholtz</a>, promoted to SVP Marketing (*previously VP Business Development)</p><p><a href="https://broadwaylicensing.com/about/jennifer-isaacson/">Jennifer Isaacson</a>, promoted to SVP Licensing (*previously Director Non-Professional Play Licensing)</p><p><a href="https://broadwaylicensing.com/about/kent-nicholson/">Kent Nicholson</a>, promoted to SVP Acquisitions & Artistic Services (*previously Director of Acquisitions and New Work)</p><p> </p><p>FACTS about BLG:</p><p>*<a href="https://broadwaylicensing.com/about/">About Broadway Licensing</a></p><p>*Represent a catalog of over 8,000 titles (plays and musicals) for professional and non-professional live stage rights licensing.</p><p>*Represent 38 Tony Award® and 49 Pulitzer Prize-winning titles, including Sweat, by Lynn Nottage, <i>August: Osage County, </i>by Tracy Letts, and <i>How I Learned to Drive, </i>by Paula Vogel.</p><p>*Established in 2017, Broadway Licensing Group has blazed a trail of explosive growth in the past six years, expanding its catalog of titles by 742%, positioning itself as the fastest growing catalog for live stage rights licensing worldwide.</p>
20 Nov, 2023
Abhishek Bansal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DLeq4njAWtCVUk3W8m-jKt0eYTuQ85EzTVjZf4I3fU8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DLeq4njAWtCVUk3W8m-jKt0eYTuQ85EzTVjZf4I3fU8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Nov, 2023
Abhishek Bansal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-Z1h-74vz8Mj9OEdypYzATp-W3NuPJnTm2iEX-sws8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-Z1h-74vz8Mj9OEdypYzATp-W3NuPJnTm2iEX-sws8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Abhishek Bansal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YpJ6yoeFJ7p6ZQdSW3EvP2hlN8s1qVrOAE5qa8tnPRM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YpJ6yoeFJ7p6ZQdSW3EvP2hlN8s1qVrOAE5qa8tnPRM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Abhishek Bansal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xILb30F0eiEhtG18lkaX7tpBlXsvNZHyT7wcNe4d1I0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xILb30F0eiEhtG18lkaX7tpBlXsvNZHyT7wcNe4d1I0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Abhishek Bansal
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iF8yAVeinesAZoGD4beudb7mLS8FZc6CSayl_t3E7O4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iF8yAVeinesAZoGD4beudb7mLS8FZc6CSayl_t3E7O4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Apr, 2024
Raghav Parmar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzzjvWlRSR2zylAKPIpMhIJDUJUsvkXaSTGKVkAzLiU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzzjvWlRSR2zylAKPIpMhIJDUJUsvkXaSTGKVkAzLiU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Nekei Lewis
<h2>American Dreamers Announces Launch of Financial Club</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CGgrx0FGk7M-OyEr45HI-cTI-g2Ftcrt84CgmQllh1USHiMR50tecfFjqC9am_PL0RrsMa14io9SRAQ-JY0yTyj4RzDO-NeRIWvxy5twH0tF6AzGAE7R42UhE5fW4zWa8BRYdn1WtS0dK13uvwHc4eg"></figure><p>It feels more and more like the promised “American dream” is a prospect of the past than it is an achievable goal. With increased costs of living, stagnant pay, and uncompromising working conditions, things can feel hopeless. But if there’s any inspiration to be found, it’s that there are people who are still fighting the odds and are paving brighter futures not only for themselves but for other people as well.</p><p>American Dreamers is a private wealth empowerment company that’s dedicated to helping individuals accumulate and distribute wealth through education, private coaching, and financial services. With the launch of this club, the company wants to provide an environment where members are encouraged to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle, actualize their goals, and keep their dreams on financial track.</p><p>Founder and president Nekei Lewis is the architect of success behind American Dreamers and the newly established Financial Club. She has worked with over 500 entrepreneurs to guide them towards successful and lucrative, sustainable businesses. She comments,</p><p>“I want to teach people five important steps that they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. I want them to learn how to invest in themselves, invest in assets, make smart lifestyle choices, create strong plans, and stay disciplined. In today’s world, there’s so much noise and distraction and stress. Sometimes, you just need someone to sit down with you and say, ‘I see you, I hear you, I understand you, but here’s how we go from here.’”</p><p>By bringing her experience to individuals seeking financial and personal stability, Nekei believes that more people will be able to confidently build the lives they want to lead. With the launch of the Financial Club, members will also receive a financial planning bag, an exclusive American Dreamers leather, a waterproof and fireproof document bag, and access to the WEALTH dashboard.</p><p>Members of the Financial Club will also be connected with other financial partner consultants that will help them through various stages of their financial journey, whether it’s at the very beginning with learning fiscal responsibility or with organizing one’s estate and building a trust. These consultants provide members with actionable plans that help them work towards and broaden their visions and goals. There’s also an established community where members can share their stories and find inspiration in the journeys of other entrepreneurs such as Rasheeda Wallace of CSMG Inc., Danny Parrott of The People’s Herbalist, and Taameir Drew of Harlem Apothecary.</p><p>Nekei adds, “The Financial Club is just the start of bringing financial literacy and empowerment to average people. We’re so blinded by the constant bombardment of news about things that are out of our control that we forget how much power we actually have to change their own lives. This is what the Financial Club is for; this is what American Dreamers is all about.”</p><p>American Dreamers also hosts a number of workshops, seminars, and webinars to share valuable knowledge about securing wealth, estate planning, building a legacy, and more. The financial planning bag will debut this winter as part of a 'sneak peek' for American Dreamers’ financial retail line, which will be featured at a kiosk in Jersey Gardens Mall. To learn more about the Financial Club or American Dreamers, visit the company online at<a href="https://www.americandreamers.club/"> americandreamers.club</a>.</p>
21 Sep, 2023
Nekei Lewis
<h2>American Dreams Rolls Out Financial Club and WEALTH Dashboard</h2><p>Newark, NJ—<a href="https://www.americandreamers.club/">American Dreamers</a>, a minority-owned, private financial consulting firm, has announced the creation of its Financial Club. Members receive access to expert financial consultation, the company’s own “WEALTH Dashboard”, estate planning attorneys throughout the nation. They’ll also be connected to a network of financial experts who offer 45-minute consultations and can help create personalized, actionable plans to achieve their goals. With this launch, American Dreamers hopes to provide their members resources that will help them lay the foundations for a fiscally responsible future.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/glIJ5CPGjsmiaREYUZFfjFXMcvZmcfyJA4GtVy62UAKuxg2-Cr9-OH9W-wRwDkv12J7wDfqREviDK-zAoLs4agAgveHkKr0WDDGlAehgObKQ5eSPiVqU7zLLbi5e1bIqUz3WUypnIX8fV-5uovPwFsw"></figure><p><br>Financial Club WEALTH Dashboard | Photo Courtesy of American Dreamers</p><p>The flagship feature of the Financial Club is the WEALTH Dashboard, which offers its own benefits as it helps members keep a secure copy of their digital and physical assets. Members can store a variety of information such as passports, IDs, frequent flier numbers, tax returns, and business ownership and relevant agreements.</p><p>This secure storage option also plays in part with American Dreamers’ estate planning services. These encompass wills, trusts, tax strategies, and wealth preservation techniques that are designed to minimize liability and maximize benefits for a client or member’s loved ones. Even if members of the Financial Club do not opt-in for professional estate planning services, they will still have access to resources that will help them easily and responsibly sort their assets and affairs on their own.</p><p>“I started American Dreamers and the Financial Club to remind people of the power they hold,” says CEO and President, Nekei Lewis. “The constant fluctuations in the economy can be both destabilizing and demoralizing. I wanted to create a place where people can sit down, breathe, and evaluate their options with professionals that can help them see things clearly. We’re on a mission to give power back to the people and their families.”</p><p>The Financial Club has an interconnected community, and there’s also an exclusive magazine that tells the inspirational stories of veteran and unrecognized/up-and-coming entrepreneurs. As a minority businesswoman and entrepreneur herself, Lewis understands how valuable these resources can be to other business leaders starting out. Outside of the newly established club, American Dreamers has dedicated resources and services for first-time homeowners and business owners. The company also runs a number of seminars, webinars, and one-on-one coach sessions to teach and encourage financial literacy.</p><p><strong>ABOUT AMERICAN DREAMERS</strong></p><p><i>Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our services; it extends to our mission to educate and empower individuals to make informed financial decisions. The team at American Dreamers frequently conducts workshops, seminars, and webinars to share our expertise and knowledge with the community. We believe that by fostering financial literacy, we can positively impact the lives of individuals and families, helping them realize their financial dreams.</i></p><p>To learn more, visit the company online or contact:</p><p>Nekei Lewis</p><p>(732) 722-9932</p><p>hi@americandreamers.club</p><p>http://instagram.com/americandreamersclub</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSHz5ZXtWjEkcD9o1xUIlxnPDy2KPEET7roPL3JGQ8k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSHz5ZXtWjEkcD9o1xUIlxnPDy2KPEET7roPL3JGQ8k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1guDvzyJ8lJCuoL5Qnb928yB8axZQb4EygzEFjLtJ4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1guDvzyJ8lJCuoL5Qnb928yB8axZQb4EygzEFjLtJ4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<h2><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HA9o1qb6VmeexaQ35AaIfO8XdNRNp1OHHxODWNxHilQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HA9o1qb6VmeexaQ35AaIfO8XdNRNp1OHHxODWNxHilQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </h2><h2> </h2><h2>Achieve Zero downtime in your critical network infrastructure </h2><p> </p><p>Article by Rugved Bidkar</p><p>Zero network downtime is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for businesses that rely on critical network infrastructure to operate seamlessly. Network disruptions can result in significant financial losses, damage to reputation, and customer dissatisfaction. To address these challenges, organizations turn to advanced technologies and techniques to ensure their networks remain highly available. One such technology is Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF), a powerful solution for achieving zero downtime in critical network infrastructure. In this article, we’ll explore techniques for achieving zero downtime with VCF. </p><figure class="image"><img 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</p><p>1. Understanding Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF): </p><p>Virtual Chassis Fabric is a technology that allows multiple physical switches to be interconnected and managed as a single logical unit. These interconnected switches form a fabric that provides network redundancy, scalability, and simplified management. VCF is particularly valuable for critical network infrastructure due to its ability to ensure high availability. </p><p>2. Redundancy at Its Core: </p><p>One of the primary benefits of Virtual Chassis Fabric is its built-in redundancy. When multiple physical switches are combined into a VCF, they work in harmony to provide seamless failover capabilities. If one switch experiences a hardware failure, the VCF automatically redistributes traffic to healthy switches, minimizing or eliminating downtime. This redundancy ensures continuous network operation, even in the face of hardware issues. </p><p>3. Scalability for Growth: </p><p>Critical network infrastructure often experiences increasing data traffic and device connections over time. VCF offers an elegant solution for scalability. You can easily expand your network by adding more physical switches to the VCF without disrupting ongoing operations. This scalability is vital for businesses that anticipate future growth and need their network infrastructure to adapt accordingly. </p><p>4. Simplified Management: </p><p>Managing complex network infrastructures can be challenging, but VCF simplifies this task. With VCF, multiple switches are managed as a single logical entity. This streamlines configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Network administrators can make changes or perform maintenance on the VCF without affecting network availability, thus reducing the risk of errors and improving overall network efficiency. </p><p>5. High Availability Protocols: </p><p>To ensure zero downtime, VCF employs high availability protocols like Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). ERPS provides fast recovery times in ring topologies, ensuring minimal disruption in case of link or node failures. VRRP, on the other hand, enables seamless router failover, maintaining continuous connectivity for critical applications. </p><p>6. Automatic Failover and Load Balancing: </p><p>VCF’s intelligent design includes automatic failover mechanisms that redistribute network traffic in real-time when a failure occurs. It ensures that traffic is directed to the available and healthy switches within the VCF, maintaining a smooth flow of data. Load balancing capabilities within the VCF further enhance network performance by distributing traffic evenly across switches, preventing overloads and congestion. </p><p>7. Zero Downtime Maintenance: </p><p>Performing maintenance or upgrades in a critical network environment can be daunting due to the potential for downtime. VCF addresses this challenge by allowing organizations to perform maintenance activities without disrupting network operations. With careful planning, administrators can schedule maintenance during low-traffic periods, ensuring that critical services remain accessible 24/7. </p><p>8. Regular Monitoring and Testing: </p><p>Proactive monitoring is essential for identifying potential issues before they impact network availability. Regularly assess the health of your VCF by monitoring traffic patterns, switch performance, and hardware status. Conduct tests, simulations, and failover drills to ensure that the VCF can deliver on its promise of zero downtime when needed. </p><p>9. Geographic Redundancy: </p><p>For organizations with mission-critical operations, consider implementing geographic redundancy by deploying multiple VCFs across different locations or data centers. This approach ensures that if an entire site experiences an outage, network traffic can be rerouted to a secondary site, maintaining continuous service availability. </p><p>10. Regular Software Updates: </p><p>Keeping the VCF software up-to-date is crucial for maintaining security and performance. Software updates often include bug fixes, security patches, and feature enhancements. However, it’s essential to plan and test these updates carefully to minimize any potential disruptions. </p><p>I have published a procedure that is being widely used across the industry by network operators to achieve minimal to zero downtime below: </p><p><a href="https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/nce/nce-173-4-member-qfx-vcf-upgade/topics/topic-map/nce-173-4-member-qfx-vcf-upgade-example.html">https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/nce/nce-173-4-member-qfx-vcf-upgade/topics/topic-map/nce-173-4-member-qfx-vcf-upgade-example.html</a> <br> </p><p>Let's examine tangible instances of mission-critical systems where maintaining zero network downtime is absolutely essential. </p><p>Healthcare: Zero network downtime is vital for uninterrupted patient care, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment. Disruptions risk compromising information exchange, hindering medical professionals' ability to access critical data, impacting patient outcomes. </p><p>Clinical Trials: In clinical trials, uninterrupted connectivity is essential for accurate data collection and analysis. Zero downtime safeguards the integrity of research by preventing data discrepancies or gaps, ensuring reliable results and advancing medical knowledge. </p><p>Robotic Surgeries: Zero network downtime is imperative in robotic surgeries to maintain constant communication between devices. Uninterrupted connectivity ensures precision and safety in surgical procedures, minimizing the risk of errors and enhancing the effectiveness of robotic systems in healthcare. </p><p>First Responder Communication: In emergency situations, first responders depend on instant and unbroken communication links. Zero network downtime is crucial for coordinating rapid and efficient responses, enabling seamless collaboration among emergency personnel, ultimately saving lives and mitigating the impact of crises. </p><p> In conclusion, achieving zero downtime in critical network infrastructure is achievable through a combination of advanced technologies and best practices. Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF) stands out as a powerful solution, offering inherent redundancy, scalability, simplified management, and high availability protocols. When implemented effectively, VCF ensures that your network remains resilient and available, even in the face of unexpected challenges or hardware failures. To reap the full benefits of VCF and maintain zero downtime, organizations should combine it with proactive monitoring, regular testing, and meticulous planning to address potential network disruptions and maintain uninterrupted service for their critical applications and users. </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKB5VwQiI966lzjRZZiTJ1AEPXK4vuBdKXP7rW267IE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKB5VwQiI966lzjRZZiTJ1AEPXK4vuBdKXP7rW267IE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTCNuj959I7nslMz79Akws6Qe-269Xt2_cZ2G1GwBMs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTCNuj959I7nslMz79Akws6Qe-269Xt2_cZ2G1GwBMs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Sep, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fOeLnrCq4iqcLCpE1dgOpy1zRRRyfvTlmxLq_1rjOAQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fOeLnrCq4iqcLCpE1dgOpy1zRRRyfvTlmxLq_1rjOAQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15GJkfH88tw4AEcVHLSTm1BvijS15hQMDvx82YZndukI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15GJkfH88tw4AEcVHLSTm1BvijS15hQMDvx82YZndukI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvwGMv17rO0QRGCQrcPr1cvDekd_3ZrRGwwnUcI_bhs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvwGMv17rO0QRGCQrcPr1cvDekd_3ZrRGwwnUcI_bhs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaDIwWwh31qQE70hV8_vZR_bYfX6xJzdwkGbOKf9qt0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaDIwWwh31qQE70hV8_vZR_bYfX6xJzdwkGbOKf9qt0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Rugved Bidkar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HvUWkn4jloDImv9Q9cwPRlsE3QDJTc3MLtgEPX2EC9o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HvUWkn4jloDImv9Q9cwPRlsE3QDJTc3MLtgEPX2EC9o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jan, 2024
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyV4BecVwe2787Rp4wH87GYADoqnB_Mui5p_NPe9NV8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyV4BecVwe2787Rp4wH87GYADoqnB_Mui5p_NPe9NV8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NxFujxstOSeO-nUfPqnIK4ZBqA2OmdLIuIHzrruNGQk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NxFujxstOSeO-nUfPqnIK4ZBqA2OmdLIuIHzrruNGQk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jan, 2024
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZ3uYVvADCWQgQwArBRVDV_pUPjliBO0_Ats8G8SuQ8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZ3uYVvADCWQgQwArBRVDV_pUPjliBO0_Ats8G8SuQ8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Nov, 2023
Ting Song
<p>UPDATED</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18C8RhibS_mGbUw0gmAmmGYBKVDEfSsOmLGM0YxAiPDI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18C8RhibS_mGbUw0gmAmmGYBKVDEfSsOmLGM0YxAiPDI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Nov, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePU-K2BUOybYL6IPhGWtWei0COikAwc1hgWPstuwZNE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePU-K2BUOybYL6IPhGWtWei0COikAwc1hgWPstuwZNE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Nov, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNEu8iSeX5p5Ukk0LEwb9OZEwikmHzSEKfrIqMByXTc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNEu8iSeX5p5Ukk0LEwb9OZEwikmHzSEKfrIqMByXTc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OW4sW6BVT8G8taDq2g-uZzBy-6GrGSeSkWBFSlWfD28/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OW4sW6BVT8G8taDq2g-uZzBy-6GrGSeSkWBFSlWfD28/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><ol><li>Just one quick note - maybe we can focus more on my Jones & Associate experience to support my non-profit experience, less of the internship experience? Jones & Associate has the non-profit niche and exclusive only serve non-profit. My work there included full cycle accounting and consulting for non-profit, anywhere from AP, AR, cash reconciliation to monthly reporting, monthly financials, financial statement preparations, coordinate with auditors, etc. My job is to serve as the accounting department as there might not be any accounting department, or lead the accounting department as a consultant. We have big name non-profit clients but cannot disclose them. Here is the company website as you can find out more about what they do and what I do - https://charityaccounting.com/</li></ol>
15 Nov, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tShdSEECWBWZXve9s7mL0EKQjWk3h_CXs7x8t6iPhfU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tShdSEECWBWZXve9s7mL0EKQjWk3h_CXs7x8t6iPhfU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Jan, 2024
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_UkfIzFX1-qCDh6n-bsIfvku3EzVkHKJmRa1mu33HU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_UkfIzFX1-qCDh6n-bsIfvku3EzVkHKJmRa1mu33HU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><ol><li>Should we change “Director” to “CPA” in the article title as my title at my company might change but my qualification as CPA is always with me. What do you think?</li><li>“director of a leading financial services firm” bank is not an accounting firm</li><li>Is it better to use my last name Song or my first name Ting?</li></ol>
19 Sep, 2023
Ting Song
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i9G3gLAF8relJ_E-7SOhHRY6-tiKE1zFdVrCy6AxJxw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i9G3gLAF8relJ_E-7SOhHRY6-tiKE1zFdVrCy6AxJxw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RwYRJfDI0mH-yUW-h5LthJU8aXazRPaSvP0xsF8-W5Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RwYRJfDI0mH-yUW-h5LthJU8aXazRPaSvP0xsF8-W5Y/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
John Leon
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bg1sE1ZuP5ZOp-G7XGQmOWOKjeWpMHdjYeMjCwrRdU4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bg1sE1ZuP5ZOp-G7XGQmOWOKjeWpMHdjYeMjCwrRdU4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Nikhil nandish
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nj5y0iDw0vliHad9K3sXZjyLhJfG2pf93b2lzpP1j8/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
02 Aug, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2GuTdd7hIKwAYgQxgueUli58zUQLGdGEyxjpG_wav4/edit#heading=h.itzvjuv48k6v">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2GuTdd7hIKwAYgQxgueUli58zUQLGdGEyxjpG_wav4/edit#heading=h.itzvjuv48k6v</a></p><p> </p>
18 Aug, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/180MsJ_YvB-12xglNDE3r7F2RAYu83GLVa8vHdRliygY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/180MsJ_YvB-12xglNDE3r7F2RAYu83GLVa8vHdRliygY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azviUv98hDEtQcqg-HzpiTGNoH5kCrAgI75XdQaIa7Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azviUv98hDEtQcqg-HzpiTGNoH5kCrAgI75XdQaIa7Y/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zF8zTOjlyTqsyKZZMZnY7JDLrBoZEgQOd0CM3uoxIZM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zF8zTOjlyTqsyKZZMZnY7JDLrBoZEgQOd0CM3uoxIZM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yzmg6kXXFOZ8HnxYvh-iXpuFYLdKtRBhCM6oD0hVUWY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yzmg6kXXFOZ8HnxYvh-iXpuFYLdKtRBhCM6oD0hVUWY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJlyst8GJDqYBY8Gaethh5TO3S9kLgg2w1hsVS9_sN0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJlyst8GJDqYBY8Gaethh5TO3S9kLgg2w1hsVS9_sN0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Nov, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rFROWFvMaEg35TP67AlUBZeRBvorHzlv-SnO6JZ1cmA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rFROWFvMaEg35TP67AlUBZeRBvorHzlv-SnO6JZ1cmA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Robert Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZQKM4Zb0oCLxtta7JLoUHSOvlUu2erwPfzoAcDYX58/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZQKM4Zb0oCLxtta7JLoUHSOvlUu2erwPfzoAcDYX58/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Sarah Edrie
<h2>Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Releases New Viral Single</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/B5Y8qfTtKCRLZt0M2HNBzswO1v5cI9CI2O7GygKsMVab5Wyg6LzG8t7Om0Ei0AQPcpKSMGo7UAPccfGefKbdU0ES6xDQkcxqNDHGOhR_oKfFIyWFdKojGY7zPxpzmPG8i3hAFWiKGtGoVoueaF5f9nk"><figcaption>Photo Credit: Jon Beckley</figcaption></figure><p>Boston, MA—Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys, a high-concept “rock spectacle”, has released their new single “<a href="https://youtu.be/h6LC2285zeQ">Keep My Head</a>”. The single and accompanying music video have already hit viral status and become another popular hit in their discography. This comes as the second viral music video the band has released with the first being “Goth Beach” back in 2022. The single released on July 22nd and was received warmly among their fanbase.</p><p>The band offers a diverse collection of aesthetics and experiences that fans enjoy. Boston Survival Guide has described Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys as “musically sophisticated and immensely talented, wildly unusual and diverse in material and presentation, a Dada-esque circus carnival run amuck, and just plain good ‘not-always-so-clean’ fun.” The band has eight members that all bring their own flavor to the experimental, niche style: Walter Alice Sickert, Mary Widow, Rachel Jayson, Mike Leggio, Matt Zappa, Brother Bones, jojo lazar, and Edrie.</p><p>“Keep My Head”’s music video displays the band’s characteristic charm and the unconventional arsenal of tools they use in their musical presentation, such as a glockenspiel, mandolin, and even broken toys. The music video hit thousands of views overnight, and the song has been streamed over 450,000 times.</p><p>"Creating ‘Keep My Head’ was like weaving a spell, infusing every note and lyric with the enchanting essence of our collective imagination,” says lead vocalist Walter Alice Sickert. “The song is a portal into our world, a high-voltage invitation for listeners to journey with us through the tapestry of sound and emotion. Just as we broke the mold with 'Goth Beach,' this single is a sonic kaleidoscope that dares to challenge conventions and transport us to uncharted sonic landscapes.”</p><p>The success of “Keep My Head” provides the band with the confidence needed to persist in their harmonious blend of “musical alchemy” and the art of performance. Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys aspires to consistently uphold this streak of achievement through their upcoming releases with the aim of expanding their community of fervent listeners. The music video “Keep My Head” is live on the band’s YouTube channel, and the track is available for streaming on both Bandcamp and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yrZaFj600aRDZD3E6Ux5K?si=_EJKTw27SS6c9ytC2clErw">Spotify</a>.<br> </p><p><strong>ABOUT WALTER SICKERT & THE ARMY OF BROKEN TOYS</strong></p><p><i>Based out of Boston, Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys is a high concept rock band that thrives in their own signature genre that’s a combination of Rock, Goth, and Punk. All eight members bring their own flavor to the band’s carnival infused, Dada-esque performance art that has awarded them with numerous viral hits online. Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys’ latest single “Keep My Head” released on July 22, 2023 and has added another notch of success to the band’s spike studded belt.</i></p><p>To learn more, follow the band online at armyoftoys.com, or contact:</p><p>Samantha Bryan, Production and Tour Manager</p><p>sam@armyoftoys.com</p><p>+1 617-477-7540</p><p>Instagram: @armyoftoys</p><p>Bandcamp: https://armyoftoys.bandcamp.com/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyoftoys/</p><p>Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WalterSickertandArmyofToys/</p>
13 Aug, 2023
Sarah Edrie
<h2>Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys Paints a Musical Wonderland with Newest Single</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cLeRvVodnQbWQjnSdWmx9De2xyYXUe0qVsL1fNWG3K38o3Z1LSOFWoc2FfC8JAdh5XnTMi-P3x8ypMnfjYSVfuJuZy1HccKNW-BdVP4lrZ3ohdSWcqHDaVLgcabFrIWvFsuvfNjy0KnBt0v7D8WLJeg"><figcaption>Photo credit: Jon Beckley</figcaption></figure><p>The minds behind Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys is back with a new release. The group went viral with their hit “Goth Beach”, a catchy summer romp, last year, and they’ve broken the mold this time around with their latest avant-garde single and music video “<a href="https://youtu.be/h6LC2285zeQ">Keep My Head</a>”. The single has been described as “an enchanting fusion of musical mastery and visual opulence, drawing inspiration from Rococo aesthetics and horror elements to create a unique experience reminiscent of the iconic <i>Rocky Horror Picture Show</i>.” This fits in theme with the band’s aesthetic, which Boston Survival Guide has described as “Dada-esque, carnival-run-amuck, and just plain old ‘not-always-so-clean’ fun”.</p><p>The song’s haunting melodies and captivating lyrics, combined with the band’s theatrical flair, transport listeners to a world where fantasy and reality collide. In a way, “Keep My Head” has an otherworldly sense of nostalgia that sinks down underneath your skin and makes you want to dance in slow motion. There’s something compelling about the way Walter Alice Sickert’s vocals bounce around in your head.</p><p>After “Goth Beach”’s success, it’s easy to see how Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys have taken their visionary artistry to new heights with this single. The accompanying music video is incredibly indulgent and makes viewers feel as though they’re guests to a party they could never talk about in polite society. “Keep My Head” has been equally popular among fans, and the video’s viral status is a testament to the band’s ability to connect with a diverse and passionate audience.</p><p>Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys is a band of musical alchemy that dives into the rabbit hole of performance art. With their toys and voices, they create a unique experience that’s a blend of Goth Punk, Death-Folk, and “Texture-Core”. “Keep My Head” is a Rococo Horror Picture Show of excess, splendor, and hypnotic intrigue.</p><p>Watch the video for “<a href="https://youtu.be/h6LC2285zeQ">Keep My Head</a>” now on YouTube. The single is also available to stream on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yrZaFj600aRDZD3E6Ux5K?si=_EJKTw27SS6c9ytC2clErw"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://armyoftoys.bandcamp.com/"> Bandcamp</a>.</p>
20 Dec, 2023
Wonder Math
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AmXsjzWTQWN2knH3gAWdetr30loJqMNpn-GN9fC11U/edit#heading=h.nfjk0jc4gv8l">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AmXsjzWTQWN2knH3gAWdetr30loJqMNpn-GN9fC11U/edit#heading=h.nfjk0jc4gv8l</a></p><p> </p>
18 Aug, 2023
Wonder Math
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkzLayebLPLe5EEw5JpX3jH5wm1JlTqmGu4PKFY2Cck/edit#heading=h.c6atsgjc2zfn</p>
18 Aug, 2023
Wonder Math
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/193ycJUSMbQIV7HchFfii-TKulQLj99qWQR4hxtn9J8w/edit#heading=h.loy9lte8c2is</p>
18 Aug, 2023
Wonder Math
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeFLM30TTK1_aty7Jk8EmYKPIpJTRE5uaUgYapEesgI/edit#heading=h.ut2kt2mfek5n</p>
19 Oct, 2023
Wonder Math
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_ouOjl-1YML-vE0vkY_PvKCgCIpX-soFWmaJYvJjq0/edit#heading=h.u58p64p7ggh">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_ouOjl-1YML-vE0vkY_PvKCgCIpX-soFWmaJYvJjq0/edit#heading=h.u58p64p7ggh</a></p><p> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
LISA LIGHTNER
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znbp-jbw5Efk3QscqMHa8zEEHxAZ4NcssDqO7dsBKIA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znbp-jbw5Efk3QscqMHa8zEEHxAZ4NcssDqO7dsBKIA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
LISA LIGHTNER
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egWSxVFyUy3MH8N4SDLjC7C_6L3JA1vhxIVPOb7PlTM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egWSxVFyUy3MH8N4SDLjC7C_6L3JA1vhxIVPOb7PlTM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
Ahmad Raslan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUxTLHlqTin3n9RMT0ox2M1HAjDAwiV_47KMM0wp0vI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUxTLHlqTin3n9RMT0ox2M1HAjDAwiV_47KMM0wp0vI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
Ahmad Raslan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M7AfrWjeOZ_i8tQuMGgq0oVQEp4C5baOuoLp8HY21tI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M7AfrWjeOZ_i8tQuMGgq0oVQEp4C5baOuoLp8HY21tI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Ahmad Raslan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Da6k9lIBzM_PD9_z1at7ubJ7nxMp-OKad80_lyhr3cE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Da6k9lIBzM_PD9_z1at7ubJ7nxMp-OKad80_lyhr3cE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Sharif Matar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12yGSNyMg_cqDjF7wtoZuFAyOnoBaKmm5RV11S2gfRAo/edit#heading=h.36twtqttekav">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12yGSNyMg_cqDjF7wtoZuFAyOnoBaKmm5RV11S2gfRAo/edit#heading=h.36twtqttekav</a></p><p> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
Markeyla Henton
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xt0LysTsshkUL-aPe-TzrQV72ov4xjeg5F4InZrOIJk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xt0LysTsshkUL-aPe-TzrQV72ov4xjeg5F4InZrOIJk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghBC0nz7BtAUc0m_dszdigPsbgEqWglOYPks6J_z0IY/edit?usp=sharing</p>
16 Aug, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HvsUKm13l2xq2L1yxbMB_0nUYa7CNzCDfFgFN9LIEl4/edit?usp=sharing</p>
15 Aug, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeM3gTl8UZAKC50h5NaSvvMfoOJiS6XZ8DZe0e0gLd8/edit?usp=sharing</p>
16 Aug, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5ZgaAGlQrtNNe8VeJvrdxYEqzRS8yx7t8BC-2O0jbk/edit?usp=sharing</p>
15 Aug, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvUjmd8qrwtJlZraS3puO2QVLhJJnPMn6aTPqWceqL0/edit?usp=sharing</p>
20 Nov, 2023
Adewale Yusuff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ykUu6AHs8nle5gi6QHgpTaC18ekhkBDwAp5vVLfrvUg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ykUu6AHs8nle5gi6QHgpTaC18ekhkBDwAp5vVLfrvUg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Nov, 2023
Adewale Yusuff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EM0hygxh0nlpU8IX88HfvIUWj_X2NarfUAN_nr0ZLQU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EM0hygxh0nlpU8IX88HfvIUWj_X2NarfUAN_nr0ZLQU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Adewale Yusuff
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twLSpHDAn3_IAeAq1h82AXia11H8k5yoW7IxzVCLlFs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1twLSpHDAn3_IAeAq1h82AXia11H8k5yoW7IxzVCLlFs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p>10 - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SR055hcXNOFr4rElxp2lwOG84TXY4k61aDkGkRAXnJI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SR055hcXNOFr4rElxp2lwOG84TXY4k61aDkGkRAXnJI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
Sal Sayed
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXZpbchIRxHS-teqGAEnHPFnDcWY6p2nqDR8K-v-PBs/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXZpbchIRxHS-teqGAEnHPFnDcWY6p2nqDR8K-v-PBs/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19KVVSlJaVw7flARIMcJ3iMio2gxkUY7If9xI4cdbaOE/edit#heading=h.vgd4txew9pra">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19KVVSlJaVw7flARIMcJ3iMio2gxkUY7If9xI4cdbaOE/edit#heading=h.vgd4txew9pra</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQgAEAt6m571sXYvNdblHqKZOGw9bnSVQmhObrBiXpw/edit#heading=h.wyb34kdw7tl7">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZQgAEAt6m571sXYvNdblHqKZOGw9bnSVQmhObrBiXpw/edit#heading=h.wyb34kdw7tl7</a></p><p> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-zrTP_FXAUUwcxFqahcIRhAWYoUimrhV33LzSCou3EM/edit#heading=h.wyb34kdw7tl7</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-KzPsEFNsxRgK0ng_516XWPKk3ggT4y2c4c5W6vHk3c/edit#heading=h.9gwr0bylnjy8">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-KzPsEFNsxRgK0ng_516XWPKk3ggT4y2c4c5W6vHk3c/edit#heading=h.9gwr0bylnjy8</a></p><p> </p>
25 Aug, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gwW9OOTc26eUqC7H4MMkJpuoOIJ5rhwKI75_pZfM3k0/edit#heading=h.bjsbv1xw1i3l</p>
31 Oct, 2023
Dr. Carlos Mata
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oA3xBWvOYhxxki-DAUb6w1z-TJ5qXkF4mZ_pVgCwAuU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oA3xBWvOYhxxki-DAUb6w1z-TJ5qXkF4mZ_pVgCwAuU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
21 Nov, 2023
Levent Hamdemir
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wP2r_Z2H9T_JMdt08qN8veZVPVhs50kxYFERhXFUHpk/edit#heading=h.n371ztiyuzyy">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wP2r_Z2H9T_JMdt08qN8veZVPVhs50kxYFERhXFUHpk/edit#heading=h.n371ztiyuzyy</a></p><p> </p>
08 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaxB6Ce18504MaQRUAFEW1nDPYoTyGe8o6T-BgT7dQ8/edit?usp=sharing</p>
07 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ujt2qPq9fpJGJBWKZYXu84SVMp33pJ25ajcJFx00cjA/edit?usp=sharing</p>
10 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlbI72xITkzKx6e-NDfvg45QBnuKRbYAlO1xNSnu3Bs/edit?usp=sharing</p>
07 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNYSgSrItZOBVdWzxXivOgd4xuW48u4CrplJtcOSH_A/edit?usp=sharing</p>
17 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fmoq0mA6N4swIeMinV8f1826o12yxn1LTXf_qK3Az9M/edit?usp=sharing</p>
15 Aug, 2023
Cecil Robles
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccmwCvX0rW5ztI0wvyvpje1Op3aJRIMVGv1CuzRoETA/edit?usp=sharing</p>
10 Aug, 2023
Brandon Soderberg
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/j6Fk2WJ0mt2xAQd0QS6i2rhw3r1_Ze_6Fnl9SWT8KQj3NSraPrssGKykerAEA8-8IYFj9c6rCprgiHjHcWIVbU81pNs67qalB3sys_O-G7sOA6iz_gzICnah8REJooKwBNLIgavBJqjXtWYAYMDAhjU"></figure><p><strong>OAKED Aims to Put Compassion in Action One Moment at a Time</strong></p><p>OAKED is a platform on a mission to spread “One Act of Kindness Every Day” to individuals and communities worldwide. They believe that kindness has the potential to create a positive change and foster a more compassionate society. The platform serves as a hub for those seeking inspiration, resources, and support in their pursuit. With their diverse offerings, such as Kindness Kits, curated collections, and team-building challenges, OAKED equips individuals with the tools to make a positive impact in the world.</p><p>The journey of OAKED began with a powerful idea: to make kindness an integral part of people’s lives. The company recognized the potential that everyday acts held in creating a ripple effect of kindness throughout society, and so, inspired by this vision, they embarked on a mission to spread messages of kindness far and wide. Driven by a passion for spreading the message of kindness, OAKED successfully built a thriving community where people from all walks of life share their stories, ideas, and acts of compassion.</p><p>Promoting and encouraging these benevolent acts is at the core of OAKED’s mission. To aid in this, they offer a range of resources, products, and a supportive community to help people incorporate kindness into their daily routines. One of their flagship offerings is the OAKED Kindness Kit. More than just a collection of items, it’s a set of tools designed to help individuals make a difference in the lives of others. Each kit includes two hygiene care packages, complete with 10 essential items, to be donated to those in need or affected by natural disasters. This simple act of giving can make a tangible difference in someone’s life and provide them with essential support.</p><p>Moreover, the Kindness Kit includes three to five special items intended for individuals to pay it forward in their own unique ways. Whether it’s through a heartfelt handwritten note, a small thoughtful gift, or a simple smile and kind word, these items brighten the day of those who receive them. Each kit also comes with a weekly newsletter filled with inspiring ideas and stories of people making a positive impact through kindness.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UxJFBIytllU2lGjqYeg0muAQtSYc6A5n7ZdNAKUyCbPpk21Csy92izXGMvppzLLyN9uBEyGuG1h5N1BeQ8F5AoW47-K2cJW05GsCxqVVFyg44NcbQJr-s58Cp1lUFxld74IEPB5bOvRd1dmBl_Jcbq8"><figcaption><i>OAKED Legendary Women’s eco raglan hoodie in bottle green</i></figcaption></figure><p>Every purchase made supports the platform’s primary mission to embody and spread kindness and also helps OAKED fulfill its secondary goal. The company has pledged to donate 10% of all its profits to its partners, ensuring that each selfless act extends far beyond the platform itself.</p><p>This also shows off the transformative power of collaboration that has been key to OAKED’s success. They have joined forces with incredible individuals, organizations, and businesses who share their passion for generosity and goodwill. By working together, they have expanded their reach and inspired people worldwide to incorporate kindness into their daily lives.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/GUnExJQYFy1Po2wIIiVrh5OFwCwdICMrdjBwvg-IF1haXuml-cddZDnhBaeZizSIeXWk_mxgVTqyXOjFUbrQ3HugHzOxJd2bIUsZ9kthniUagYHJJmVAi_Z-7I9MRce44E6qC2dmlHuOZulxmMl5Vs8"><figcaption><i>Clean water changes lives</i></figcaption></figure><p>One of <a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/partners">OAKED’s partners</a> is Water.org, a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world. OAKED has pledged to donate 2% of all future profits to support Water.org’s mission and has already donated over $1,000 in their dedication to this cause. Such initiatives demonstrate OAKED’s genuine commitment to creating a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.</p><p> The journey of OAKED is driven by a global community that understands the significance of kindness in shaping a better future. Their success strategies, including having a clear vision and mission, building a supportive community, forming strategic partnerships, continuous innovation, authenticity, transparency, and measuring impact, have all contributed to their growth as a force for good.</p><p>OAKED gives everyone a way to give back to their communities and to others they may never meet. Every day, the platform looks for ways to instill the act of giving just for the sake of giving in the global consciousness while also keeping important issues center stage. OAKED either gives back directly, such as through donating 100% of profits to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, or it gives people the tools, resources, and support they need to take the initiative to spread kindness themselves.</p><p>Explore the platform’s resources, engage with their supportive community, and share stories of kindness<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com"> here to learn more and join in</a> on OAKED’s journey.</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Brandon Soderberg
<h2>OAKED Partners With Water.org to Further Mission of Kindness</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/i2rHUxH420rX0bD0KPllBrQ2-uGsqGI3wGxL-AEovsyOJrHGebnoKQ0tvRO6Uq_5WfjhJmVnGLMQPkiMxT-PE4Yc-pZTq0Tmm_tB8uiVl1zxFf4dCA5mAXR5ZmrBGs9azPlN1CNyy0nF6OZtX9laYbs"></figure><p>Kindness should be offered freely and openly, and it shouldn’t be a financial burden. Making a meaningful change in someone’s life should be always accessible and given in such a way that it leaves an impression no matter how large or small the act itself is. Something as simple as a compliment can brighten someone’s day. Even having an upbeat conversation can be enough to improve another person’s mood.</p><p>This is what <a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/">OAKED</a> believes in. OAKED, which stands for “One Act of Kindness Every Day”, has a mission to promote, encourage, and spread generosity in everyday life. The team believes even small acts of kindness can leave a profound impact on individuals and their communities, which can lead to a more compassionate and understanding society. But OAKED doesn’t just believe these words. The company has several ways that it puts its mission into action.</p><p>OAKED has partnered with several companies in their pursuit for kind and meaningful change. One of their most recent partners is Water.org, a nonprofit that works to make water safe, accessible, and cost-effective around the world. OAKED also appears on Water.org’s<a href="https://water.org/about-us/ways-donate/shop-support/"> Shops to Support</a> page among a number of other companies dedicated to bringing global change.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Q6j0GGHZaXa88-eQk72CJOyAO2ulqrGxM8137c4qvlj-a3kO9LjnR1HnJmDBzGLfsCaJy-DIcU0iSwKauD99BwC_kqsXKXWJzTU0FSpMj8TEMv5rC0go6riRp1HToUiPFYyzQqSc82QIWP2m6kAYz6M"></figure><p>Another part of OAKED’s mission isn’t just to spread awareness to these causes. The company also donates a percentage of its proceeds to each partner. Any purchase made on OAKED’s website helps further this cause. Currently, OAKED donates a total of 10% of its profits to its partners with hopes to be able to donate 90% in the future. With every partnership, OAKED aspires to ensure a universal good and that community members on both sides can come together and help improve lives.</p><p>“We want to instill the value of giving back and togetherness,” says CEO Brandon Soderberg. “At OAKED, we believe that individual efforts are powerful no matter ‘how small’ they are. But we also want to show off how fun and rewarding it is when people work together and that their actions can have positive consequences. No matter what you do, you’re never alone, and we mean that in the best ways.”</p><p>Another popular way that OAKED has helped people give back to their communities is through the<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/kindnesskit"> OAKED Kindness Kit</a>, which comes as a one-time purchase or monthly subscription. This Kindness Kit comes with two hygiene care kits and 11 necessity items that can be donated to those in need or affected by natural disasters. Benefactors can drop these kits off at shelters, churches, local Red Crosses, or other donation centers with the knowledge that they’ll be making a noticeable difference in someone’s life.</p><p>Each Kindness Kit also includes three to five special items that buyers can share with those around them, allowing them to further the spirit of giving and presenting the opportunity for their loved ones to pass on the good vibes to someone else. This effort is one way to motivate others to stay compassionate while OAKED’s weekly newsletter helps keep the community connected and inspired by offering resources and sharing the stories of how others spread their acts of kindness.</p><p>To join OAKED’s growing community and to start your kindness journey, visit the company online at <a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/">liveoaked.com</a>.</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Brandon Soderberg
<h2>Water.org and OAKED Partner Together to Make a World of Difference</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XtDvEVRhibKRZ08Pm8mDWiR7cnzy3r8XySqqhJYHknqvnySgjrjaJXi-sGfK3EPuEcQmTTm-2yTpP8TnRhpGgIlBRpNZL8VMrY5MW_NgdYe8BlAPCTy_OBykEPwGBrOKRlhZXKFObX9Dts4zTJdu5wQ"></figure><p>It’s easier now more than ever to get caught in the trap of doomscrolling and isolation in this harsh and fast-moving world. Sometimes, doing good can feel meaningless or too short-lived to properly enjoy, but OAKED is here to remind people that doing good is rewarding, meaningful, and can leave a positive impact on themselves and those around them.</p><p>OAKED is a pioneering company committed to promoting and nurturing acts of kindness in everyday life, and its name “One Act of Kindness Every Day” embodies the belief that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Founded on the principle that kindness is a universal language that transcends boundaries, OAKED has joined forces with three organizations to continue spreading goodness and compassion worldwide.</p><p>The company’s first two partners were St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Feeding America. Today, the company is proud to announce its third partnership with<a href="https://water.org/"> Water.org</a>, a nonprofit that works to make water safe, accessible, and cost-effective around the world. The company also appears on Water.org’s<a href="https://water.org/about-us/ways-donate/shop-support/"> Shops to Support</a> page among a number of other companies dedicated to bringing global change.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NULVyEEWjN34rr-xVqmmF2Xb1l550iIvQhnjskJE6yZvoLzoyPefz1FDT4NpsKMp6rkkKDNwr-BKZ5B-V97q0A0mt52n604oPN9_1mHGQML3zMhmK7SIxYPySsDEzE7mG2hsKujx8ONGtGKG8ypj2VQ"></figure><p><br><i>“With One Act of Kindness and One Drop at a Time, we will make a difference.”</i></p><p>“Our mission at OAKED is to ignite a global movement of kindness that empowers individuals to make a positive difference in their communities. We firmly believe that each act of kindness, no matter how small, creates a ripple effect of positivity,” said Brandon Soderberg, Founder and CEO. “By fostering a culture of compassion and inclusivity, we envision a world where kindness is celebrated and shared every day.”</p><p>Each new collaboration pushes OAKED’s mission ever onward, and every purchase made on the platform helps OAKED’s partners. Currently, the company donates 10% of its profits to its partners but hopes to grow to such a scale that it will be able to donate a whopping 90% to partners and allied causes.</p><p>OAKED’s commitment to spreading kindness has garnered attention from individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide. The company offers a range of resources, products, such as the<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/kindnesskit"> OAKED Kindness Kit</a>, and a supportive community to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to incorporate kindness into their daily routines. Through educational materials, events, and a growing line of products, OAKED aims to encourage a culture of kindness, empathy, and positive action.</p><p>To learn more about OAKED and join the movement of kindness, visit<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/"> the company’s website</a> and become a part of a growing community dedicated to positive transformation.</p><p><i>OAKED, One Act of Kindness Every Day, is dedicated to promoting and encouraging acts of kindness in daily life. The company also provides resources, products, and a supportive community to inspire individuals and organizations to incorporate kindness into their routines. Through its platform and with its growing number of partners, OAKED aims to foster a global movement of kindness, making a lasting impact on society.</i></p>
06 Sep, 2023
Brandon Soderberg
<h2>OAKED Announces Third Partner, Water.org, on Continued Mission to Spread Compassion Worldwide</h2><p>West Hollywood, CA—<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/">OAKED</a> has announced its partnership with Water.org as part of the company’s pursuit to spread kindness and positive change around the world. This mutual exchange has brought more awareness to OAKED’s mission while also enabling the company to donate a portion of its profits to Water.org and its goal of making water safe, accessible, and cost-efficient.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/k21gPsMpWKFni9CZ-JQ_qCXPRHQmx9e8TAMJ3TW9OUY0iHcbQUchT2bWu9Uy49gdtlCMkg8F2sDowqFcHEd9UcTY5FlvbWXXg6KTB8ZNNvp4p-wo0mMsrP_2WdUChR_LYLmFoBeV4ctWVZKLNrxQJhY"></figure><p><i>Logo, courtesy of OAKED</i></p><p>Water.org makes for OAKED’s third partnership and is one of the many causes that the company supports. OAKED, which stands for “One Act of Kindness Every Day”, currently donates 10% of its profits to its partners. The company aspires to ensure a universal good by encouraging its community members to come together and help improve lives. The company believes one good turn begets another, and it has a mission to promote, encourage, and spread generosity in everyday life.</p><p>Founded on the principle that kindness is a universal language that transcends boundaries, OAKED offers a range of resources, products, and a supportive community to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to incorporate kindness into their daily routines. One such offering that has seen popularity among OAKED’s community is the<a href="https://www.liveoaked.com/kindnesskit"> OAKED Kindness Kit</a>. This product comes with two hygiene care kits and 11 necessity items that can be donated at shelters, churches, local Red Crosses, or other donation centers to help make a meaningful difference for those in need or affected by natural disasters.</p><p>“Our mission at OAKED is to ignite a global movement of kindness that empowers individuals to make a positive difference in their communities. We firmly believe that each act of kindness, no matter how small, creates a ripple effect of positivity,” says Brandon Soderberg, Founder and CEO of OAKED. “By fostering a culture of compassion and inclusivity, we envision a world where kindness is celebrated and shared every day.”</p><p>OAKED’s commitment to its mission has garnered attention from individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide, and with this partnership, OAKED and Water.org will continue to spread their shared message, “With One Act of Kindness and One Drop at a Time, we will make a difference.”</p><p>The company aims to encourage a culture of kindness, empathy, and positive action through educational materials, events, and a growing line of products. As its reach and community grows, OAKED hopes to gain enough traction so that it can, one day, donate 90% of its profits to partners and allied causes.</p><p><strong>ABOUT OAKED</strong></p><p><i>OAKED, One Act of Kindness Every Day, is a company dedicated to promoting and encouraging acts of kindness in daily life. With a mission to create a kinder and more compassionate world, OAKED offers resources, products, and a supportive community to inspire individuals and organizations to incorporate kindness into their routines. Through its platform, OAKED aims to foster a global movement of kindness, making a lasting impact on society.</i></p><p>To learn more about the company, follow them online at liveoaked.com, or contact:</p><p>Brandon Soderberg</p><p>brandon@liveoaked.com</p><p>+1 (310) 312-8098</p><p>TikTok: @livekindliveoaked</p><p>Instagram: @livekindliveoaked</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-oaked/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092302386828</p>
02 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tmsGr83zxkIoBygcvZ6H7GZQIb0W6PlcCH5ae08fHXs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tmsGr83zxkIoBygcvZ6H7GZQIb0W6PlcCH5ae08fHXs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gpj6BWJ5QDAnLFMRqkUf8u-L7pinWnvsPxIeiUn7y6E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gpj6BWJ5QDAnLFMRqkUf8u-L7pinWnvsPxIeiUn7y6E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qion1YDFSAhwjVv7IhH2zRrT-nWk52f_zuB_BJTtOm0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qion1YDFSAhwjVv7IhH2zRrT-nWk52f_zuB_BJTtOm0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>photo updated per Tabari - 7/31 TF</p>
04 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rGk0wWcMp9daK1O_6rLfBXpTVA7yi0xtiZsClXRsEU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rGk0wWcMp9daK1O_6rLfBXpTVA7yi0xtiZsClXRsEU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OV-e1p7n6ITHVCnTEnMuyhOOt0SvkRFOPwb-uShGboE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OV-e1p7n6ITHVCnTEnMuyhOOt0SvkRFOPwb-uShGboE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
M Otto Sturm
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ASZS89aeB-HzOBo3aCYOx5aw2PAX4kfa7y9FTY2x-Io/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ASZS89aeB-HzOBo3aCYOx5aw2PAX4kfa7y9FTY2x-Io/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Pump.co, The Fastest Way to Save 60% on AWS Spend, Breaks into the Cloud Market</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8lUFrZzkbQVl7VbTVTIltu7uOY2Sw3a_g30uTZazsV04bH7ejmQLMZ2MkjvXmNwYe_4f5zLqixKQPmK4nVFl9yTXvaHAOYDkXzP9NYTH-Uf7FGzzxc9ull97G0JpJfuCPyQ7Ps3osRCoBgiTVgG1BA"></figure><p>Pump.co is excited to announce the official launch of <a href="https://www.pump.co/">its cost-saving platform</a>, which is designed to help small businesses optimize and save big on their cloud infrastructure. Cloud spend is one of the leading expenses for tech companies, amounting to $600 billion in global costs, and while larger companies might be able to shoulder the burden, smaller businesses are often unexpectedly overwhelmed by the growing expense as they don’t have the same capital and resources to focus on optimization as their bigger competitors. This resource gap pushed Pump into action with its Groupon-adjacent model, which helps businesses save up to 60% on their cloud operations.</p><p>The company’s “Groupon-style” model is Pump’s biggest draw. When a client joins the platform, their business gains access to higher discounts and savings. Their AWS account or organization benefits from group buying power and economies of scale, and collective billing leverages the purchasing power of the entire collective, resulting in enhanced cost efficiencies and savings for all participants. </p><p>By using state-of-the-art, advanced AI algorithms, Pump will automatically identify areas where cost savings can be achieved and provide instant algorithmic buying and selling of savings products on the customer’s behalf. All of this means that Pump mirrors a client’s AWS consumption to their commitments in real time. Pump has so much confidence in its AI savings algorithms, that it will provide a full AWS credit for any related purchases made within 30 days in the event of any overcommitments resulting from unused <a href="https://www.pump.co/blog/aws-savings-plans">savings plans</a> or <a href="https://www.pump.co/blog/aws-reserved-instances">reserved instances</a>.</p><p>CEO and founder Spandana Nakka states, “By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to. There’s no limit to what AI can do, and we’ve leveraged this cutting-edge technology to bring relief to businesses so that they can continue to grow and thrive.”</p><p>Pump offers savings on 12 different AWS services including EC2, RDS, ECS, and more and the highest levels of security. Customers can rest assured that Pump only has access to the minimal amount of read-only permissions needed to operate. The platform doesn’t have access to a client’s code, consumer data, or network traffic, which means that Pump remains lightweight and deploys quickly.</p><p>Since launch, over 200 customers have already saved over $14M collectively. With the power of AI and by directly addressing client needs at scale, Pump has helped businesses significantly reduce the cost of their cloud infrastructure. </p><p><i>Pump.co is a platform designed to help businesses reduce AWS costs with no engineering effort. With real-time cost visibility, automated optimization, and continuous monitoring, Pump empowers organizations to achieve cost efficiency and maximize their AWS investment. Pump was featured on Forbes AI 50 and America’s 50 most promising companies in AI in 2021. The company is also an ‘Advanced Tier Partner’ with AWS and backed by Y Combinator.</i></p><p>Visit<a href="https://www.pump.co/"> the company’s website</a> to learn more about their dedication to help small businesses save big, or connect with Pump on:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pumpbilling">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/pumpbilling">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pumpbilling/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pumpbilling">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pumpbilling">Facebook</a></p>
31 Jul, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IwoJuH9e1ViDPwdzY43rjhG8yMl2S-a4TForrZI4CoE/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IwoJuH9e1ViDPwdzY43rjhG8yMl2S-a4TForrZI4CoE/edit</a> - NY Weekly<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KBg4jIuwxqjwclukSHt-hrpd3lqquBMJQl5YF99dSKY/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KBg4jIuwxqjwclukSHt-hrpd3lqquBMJQl5YF99dSKY/edit</a> - Newsbreak 2</p>
31 Jul, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TFdot77UvYIEoVblgX3JhsOrMxdQs3NhU3uut0Ggxs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TFdot77UvYIEoVblgX3JhsOrMxdQs3NhU3uut0Ggxs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OvOxK4rx1lJQgfMyzU3sRVKvpbc3kAPN3eyrASfvVh8/edit</p>
25 Jul, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1de1IO9Z2tx8aAcwHQ5QKO58s30M1Ltcc9RppEc73w90/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1de1IO9Z2tx8aAcwHQ5QKO58s30M1Ltcc9RppEc73w90/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p>MSN podcat replacement: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10X0DyXzRLmW5iy6v3guRtCx16b4yGQ5k2SdXoJwaBUY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10X0DyXzRLmW5iy6v3guRtCx16b4yGQ5k2SdXoJwaBUY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Jason Nichols
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Y61mCBTo0RJPyQO4rZ9iSfyfT31ovjj3XInIXfNJWQ/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Y61mCBTo0RJPyQO4rZ9iSfyfT31ovjj3XInIXfNJWQ/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><strong>Interview: </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjV1LwzAYRv_KyLVr-m5NTQaygXihmyAM3fAuzZumqW0T8iGI-N8leOHl8xw455vkMJHdigwp-bijFJ2KlXHOTLpSbi47z3pJFCm8v_ph1C9NPgWmJvRvT-r5fP-IV3YJ52vaLvUxyodjPmFNNdq0z9HfxUEGuxhysyIfJbTo5ILpU8PYpm2ARtdbebCz18Hmee3DXxa6DWreowBQtxIQRMcFgm5rVgvsKLRccNiC4BVnRa6LPI_jp5y8XPBLHsws7VRsBWPB_8_PL3TuT-8.MEYCIQC3nJTV8xGPN_t867dX3NbNolIIerzZ9Ug8SbQMBSCavAIhAN0yVAno8rH8xx4NbUlJEpTuGevxBGBNjLmPjNe9r63a"> </a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUphjeP4uLr5cldpVJcMSCIdX5WrSXt3n0KsaEKuLd0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUphjeP4uLr5cldpVJcMSCIdX5WrSXt3n0KsaEKuLd0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Harivardan Jayaraman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GLx3FpQaYQ0n5W4Rsc6YT-w2sPUECk1hq-Df46IaZLk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GLx3FpQaYQ0n5W4Rsc6YT-w2sPUECk1hq-Df46IaZLk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/176o9zIR0MfNsUifJE9Kr95uGW-A5i27sOhZ_q3pQhzc/edit#heading=h.jk1jafquzl7t</p>
17 Aug, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/13e1eo6I3dZs0P1oQ96RizQk8cuvB0j5SQDSfW1Uen5U/edit</p>
08 Sep, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uxrs4-lVxJfQRO_nVe_X_41FqBOUgU_Xpq1182Fuwso/edit?usp=sharing</p>
17 Aug, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a-o8DWtG6KlPoSdiXwgMWfxlFyYQ2WD0xxhBRvCn2oI/edit</p>
13 Aug, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rnrcLR_8Hjw8yr8A40u0wddvMbXcLvOl_oaJwP47pgo/edit#heading=h.4emwz420tyvp</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Srivatsan Balakrishnan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmdNVETeEgy55R8JjwdkG1onaoZ4BD5V5r7vOkXoARM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmdNVETeEgy55R8JjwdkG1onaoZ4BD5V5r7vOkXoARM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BXa8-roFu9D4eIXz4Fmp7x5Xx_W1dzQDXWJylYbWkDE/edit</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p>bloomberg -</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cQo0K2D6a_RdS3usb_SLAC6eVGrgLx_R8T_md04oPs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cQo0K2D6a_RdS3usb_SLAC6eVGrgLx_R8T_md04oPs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R02wMZLDT7HdpixvV_thSp9ug9DY3VIA5efBYS-oEWA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R02wMZLDT7HdpixvV_thSp9ug9DY3VIA5efBYS-oEWA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LzdLC5ItDSCFJkgq_i-ZuyDunSzN6rBCLyn_irfMORo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LzdLC5ItDSCFJkgq_i-ZuyDunSzN6rBCLyn_irfMORo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R29REXDqpCyUQWNafjFMC-Ne0NjkuQmuE9oFzOQkHXw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R29REXDqpCyUQWNafjFMC-Ne0NjkuQmuE9oFzOQkHXw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4Pgj0ZaGndoxJw0MCSf8XyENamJZxmtLt8MrcBH_eI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Maggie Delany
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mkh9e8ECnInbms6QUwK7wHwWZy2yf4IUt3UmZ5Bhks8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mkh9e8ECnInbms6QUwK7wHwWZy2yf4IUt3UmZ5Bhks8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Tejasav Sehrawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNxhSBMH7u-5p-8NWVvHHs2G2BHmCe_70i-BHDHsATY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNxhSBMH7u-5p-8NWVvHHs2G2BHmCe_70i-BHDHsATY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Tejasav Sehrawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zm34QCvJDqUk_Oy-wRqkk1V3nDf1FwZvW2DCrOgoBUM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zm34QCvJDqUk_Oy-wRqkk1V3nDf1FwZvW2DCrOgoBUM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Gayla Goehl
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiVLE3EPzlkxm5oEgduzY7LfGaG8JfoKHkmOOHGP-no/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiVLE3EPzlkxm5oEgduzY7LfGaG8JfoKHkmOOHGP-no/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
21 Sep, 2023
Stephen Lloyd Thomas
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQANb4US1wnv6XRL_xkx1lPpWIhPZae7TnqaPzWVgUg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQANb4US1wnv6XRL_xkx1lPpWIhPZae7TnqaPzWVgUg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
06 Feb, 2024
Travis Lindemoen
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2FN2f4rq3sWOjgLIucK4OgnvIT0lDXP1XKw4b8sftQ/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2FN2f4rq3sWOjgLIucK4OgnvIT0lDXP1XKw4b8sftQ/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Travis Lindemoen
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S8DDaKXSDQPTl-F6TDatZ36d6LilblRD-uVZQ1BskwU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S8DDaKXSDQPTl-F6TDatZ36d6LilblRD-uVZQ1BskwU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jan, 2024
Travis Lindemoen
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEVaEDnkvWg7-_mds7fssMccNeAKYaRQT_uVk-CqgfY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEVaEDnkvWg7-_mds7fssMccNeAKYaRQT_uVk-CqgfY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Aug, 2023
SKfit Studios
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ICLxVuLeP0G8Kteuz4GycyJvvjgUPiwrMCoD7jFs88Q/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ICLxVuLeP0G8Kteuz4GycyJvvjgUPiwrMCoD7jFs88Q/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
10 Aug, 2023
SKfit Studios
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ueSJbXnDdMQWuUMNdb9eoSQXyVWB4Xfd03NjfvQdts/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ueSJbXnDdMQWuUMNdb9eoSQXyVWB4Xfd03NjfvQdts/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
SKfit Studios
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djhP1oqB9Q5wLd58K1yCpR-xW3T1Ju3vDH12YOEdh5s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djhP1oqB9Q5wLd58K1yCpR-xW3T1Ju3vDH12YOEdh5s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
SKfit Studios
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFKSqbmQIBzyQ90OCjP9Y09B455rH7s5QK0ysZbSX5E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFKSqbmQIBzyQ90OCjP9Y09B455rH7s5QK0ysZbSX5E/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
SKfit Studios
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqisPK1rG-f035xT30XP7sdmv7UIVIF9anIry6bkF8c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqisPK1rG-f035xT30XP7sdmv7UIVIF9anIry6bkF8c/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Pump.co Announces Launch of Cost-Saving Platform</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/irosHGSFOYF19gHPp1EhRjvU_2HbnNaeJTqOc7bft0RyPOILF2uAsYHjQxA0jimma9q-qG9-rV3OD9rigcDUqa_chaNo5NpiOTARZNwgjnfk-hF-LijJhXSxyEGMrnqsXKc8NcjcbCE4kuW6zzRuJGQ"></figure><p>Pump.co has announced the launch of its next-gen AWS savings platform, which is geared to help start-up companies instantly save money on their AWS cloud spend, which is the fastest growing expense for tech companies. Many companies have made it clear that they’re quickly becoming overwhelmed by this expense, especially in the new era where AI is requiring ever greater compute resources and correspondingly high AWS spend. In comes Pump.</p><p>The company’s biggest draw is its group buying feature, which offers additional savings through group and collective spend<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> billing discounts at scale</a>. Pump also dynamically buys and sells savings commitments in real time to adapt to the size of your environments and any possible traffic spikes to ensure that they’re getting the best savings possible. This model allows the company to monetize its operations through AWS instead of passing the cost onto the customer. Meaning, and this is a big one, that Pump is also free-to-use.</p><p>Pump’s platform uses proprietary AI that’s trained to forecast a client’s cloud spend based on individual historic data. By using advanced AI algorithms, Pump will then automatically identify areas where cost savings can be achieved and provide instant algorithmic buying and selling of savings products on the customer’s behalf. This also means that Pump mirrors a client’s AWS consumption to their commitments in real time. </p><p>Because Pump has so much confidence in its AI savings algorithms, in the event of any overcommitments resulting from unused savings plans or reserved instances, Pump will provide a full AWS credit for any related purchases made within 30 days.</p><p>Pump offers savings on<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> 12 different AWS services</a> including EC2, RDS, ECS, and more and the highest levels of security. Customers can rest assured that Pump only has access to the minimal amount of read-only permissions needed to operate. The platform doesn’t have access to a client’s code, consumer data, or network traffic, which means that Pump remains lightweight and deploys quickly.</p><p>CEO and co-founder of Pump.co, Spandana Nakka comments, “By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to.”</p><p>The company is currently backed by<a href="https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pump/"> Y Combinator</a> and has reported that over 100 customers have saved over $3M to date. The founding team consists of serial entrepreneurs with a prior exit, and Pump was featured on Forbes AI 50, America’s 50 most promising companies in AI, in 2021. Pump is also an “Advanced Tier Partner” with AWS.</p><p>This launch is only the enthusiastic start for Pump. Though the company is currently partnered with AWS, Pump is hoping to expand to other cloud platforms and deliver to-scale solutions for a broader variety of clients.</p><p><i>Pump.co is a fintech platform designed to help small businesses reduce their AWS costs with no engineering effort and at no cost to them. With real-time cost visibility, automated optimization, and continuous monitoring, Pump empowers organizations to achieve cost efficiency and maximize their AWS investment.</i></p><p><i>Visit </i><a href="https://www.pump.co/"><i> the company’s website</i></a><i> to learn more about their dedication to help small businesses save big.</i></p>
08 Sep, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Customers Save Over $14M in Cloud Spend With Pump.co</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gb6yL5SkSXq3YBcM0hfHZUJKibuySY1Mvqp3iOE6ESnEbFdUU6McYScP10AeVWplAhuTeRfxgsQR6EjEJxYKxsYdYmg1-wSkPnc-s1zZBmuzVVMiFlqNn7xDD0uy3tEplBi3_YkUC913Ba_TGu6k-Vw"></figure><p>As of 2023,<a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/cloud-adoption-statistics/"> more than 90% of companies</a> are using cloud services. This number doesn’t come as a surprise as cloud technology has become incredibly popular over the past ten years and has grown rapidly in capabilities in just the past five. As consumer needs grow and expand, companies try to grow at scale to meet the demands. Unfortunately, this growth comes at a hefty cost to the tech industry, which has dedicated almost $600 billion to cloud spend alone.</p><p>While large companies can eat the cost, this leaves start-ups in the dust. Pump.co has stepped up with its AI-powered, Groupon-style platform to even the playing field. The company’s biggest draw is its group buying feature, which offers additional savings through group and collective spend<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> billing discounts at scale</a>. </p><p>AWS typically requires a 1- or 3-year commitment contract to claim discounts, but Pump has been able to break those commitments into smaller monthly chunks and transfer commitments from one customer to another easily through its group buying model, solving what is essentially a space optimization problem. This model also allows the company to monetize its operations through AWS instead of passing the cost onto the customer, which keeps Pump free-to-use.</p><p>Pump’s platform uses proprietary AI that’s trained to forecast a client’s cloud spend based on individual historic data. By using these advanced AI algorithms, Pump automatically identifies commitment lengths that are needed not only on an individual customer level but also as a collective. Through continuous algorithmic buying and selling of savings products on the customer’s behalf. </p><p>Because Pump has so much confidence in its AI savings algorithms, in the event of any overcommitments resulting from unused savings plans or reserved instances, Pump will provide a full AWS credit for any related purchases made within 30 days. The company offers savings on<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> 12 different AWS services</a> including EC2, RDS, ECS, and more and the highest levels of security. Customers can rest assured that Pump only has access to the minimal amount of read-only permissions needed to operate. The platform doesn’t have access to a client’s code, consumer data, or network traffic, which means that Pump remains lightweight and deploys quickly.</p><p>Pump.co is YC-backed and has reported that over 200 customers have saved over $5M to date. The founding team consists of serial entrepreneurs with a prior exit, and Pump was featured on Forbes AI 50, America’s 50 most promising companies in AI, in 2021. Pump is also an “Advanced Tier Partner” with AWS.</p><p>Spandana Nakka, Founder and CEO, comments, “By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to.”</p><p>Pump is currently a AWS partner, but the company is hoping to expand to other cloud platforms and deliver to-scale solutions for a broader variety of clients.</p><p><i>Pump is an AI-powered platform designed to help start-up companies save up to 60% on AWS operations with no engineering effort. Pump empowers organizations to achieve cost efficiency and maximize their AWS investment with real-time cost visibility, automated optimization, and continuous monitoring.</i></p>
08 Sep, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Pump.co Achieves $14M in Reduced Cloud Spend for Consumers</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hK54RHPpBeSL4IHd7Z1PwaWrw_U3LSVGXVkdBP3GeuEz6Eg8_uIWb0YdxBW89ELNDP7xBNkmCpLKBiY292LijBINt_NrzU-pOVjSbOeJvY8dfRxKfhH9izEwmJrRcYGwiYo43EjsmqFfgMX0gZkzYl8"></figure><p>With more than 90% of companies bringing their team and projects to the cloud, it’s no wonder that tech companies around the world have spent almost $600B USD on operational expenses. Cloud technology has become incredibly popular over the past ten years and has grown rapidly in capabilities in just the past five. As consumer needs grow and expand, companies try to grow at scale to meet the demands. Unfortunately, this growth comes at a hefty cost to the tech industry.</p><p>This is a cost that founder Spandana Nakka has felt personally. At her previous startup, they were blindsided by a $800k bill and were completely stunned by the amount. As she retraced her steps to figure out what happened, she realized how quickly cloud spend could spiral out of control. Though she managed to resolve the issue, this sent her on a quest to help spare other start-ups the same fate.</p><p>She created<a href="https://pump.co/why-pump"> Pump.co</a>, which has stepped up as a high-powered, cost-effective solution in the cloud spend crisis. Pump integrates seamlessly with Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the most powerful cloud computing platforms on the market, through its group buying feature to provide additional savings through<a href="https://pump.co/blog/how-does-pump-find-60-savings-on-aws"> group and collective spend billing discounts</a> at scale.</p><p>AWS typically requires a 1- or 3-year commitment contract to claim discounts, but Pump has been able to break those commitments into smaller monthly chunks and transfer commitments from one customer to another easily through its group buying model, solving what is essentially a space optimization problem. This model also allows the company to monetize its operations through AWS instead of passing the cost onto the customer, which keeps Pump free-to-use.</p><p>Pump’s platform uses proprietary AI that’s trained to forecast a client’s cloud spend based on individual historic data. By using these advanced AI algorithms, Pump automatically identifies commitment lengths that are needed not only on an individual customer level but also as a collective. Through continuous algorithmic buying and selling of savings products on the customer’s behalf.</p><p>Because Pump has so much confidence in its AI savings algorithms, in the event of any overcommitments resulting from unused savings plans or reserved instances, Pump will provide a full AWS credit for any related purchases made within 30 days. The company offers the highest levels of security as well as savings on<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> 12 different AWS services</a> including EC2, RDS, ECS, and more. Customers can rest assured that Pump only has access to the minimal amount of read-only permissions needed to operate. The platform doesn’t have access to a client’s code, consumer data, or network traffic, which means that Pump remains lightweight and deploys quickly.</p><p>Pump.co is YC-backed and has reported that over 200 customers have saved over $5M to date. The founding team consists of serial entrepreneurs with a prior exit, and Pump was featured on Forbes AI 50, America’s 50 most promising companies in AI, in 2021. Pump is also an “Advanced Tier Partner” with AWS.</p><p>Spandana Nakka, Founder and CEO, comments, “By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to.”</p><p>Though Pump is currently a AWS partner, the company is planning to extend its services to Google CloudPlatform, Microsoft Azure, and other computing platforms to deliver more discounts to a broader variety of clients.</p><p><strong>ABOUT PUMP.CO</strong></p><p><i>Pump.co, an AI-powered FinOps platform, is designed to help start-up companies save up to 60% on their AWS operations without any engineering effort. As a YC-backed company, Pump delivers powerful, to-scale discounts and maximizes AWS investments with real-time cost visibility, automated optimization, and continuous monitoring.</i></p><p><i>Find out more about how clients have saved up to 60% on AWS at</i><a href="https://pump.co/why-pump"><i> pump.co</i></a><i>.</i></p>
08 Sep, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Pump.co Helps Companies Save 60% on AWS Through Groupon-Style Model</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XME5ti73CPYFcn9jz16G2eyYngIk2maqXW33DDW-fWjQGcpEN84N3nug6buK2Wpt1t9QPod4bQXOP68Jd1asDqOKAYEue6lpHXGmov7ewBgJDNoSiY4oZ1iUszumOM2T3TlULQQnT_rGf1ih54Q3AU0"></figure><p>Modern problems require modern solutions. Globally, tech companies spend around $600B USD on cloud operations, and this cost can severely hinder start-up companies. This is a cost that founder Spandana Nakka has felt personally. At her previous startup, they were blindsided by a $800k bill and were completely stunned by the amount. As she retraced her steps to figure out what happened, she realized how quickly cloud spend could spiral out of control. Though she managed to resolve the issue, this sent her on a quest to create a new solution to help spare other start-ups the same fate.</p><p>This is where Pump.co has set itself apart with a free-to-use, AI-powered solution that instantly saves clients money up to 60% on their cloud spend. AWS typically requires a 1- or 3-year commitment contract to claim discounts, but Pump has been able to break those commitments into smaller monthly chunks and transfer commitments from one customer to another easily through its group buying model, solving what is essentially a space optimization problem. Pump’s next-gen AWS savings platform uses proprietary AI to forecast a client’s cloud spend based on individual historic data. But its “Groupon-style” business model is its greatest draw.</p><p>Where Pump emulates Groupon is through its group buying feature, which offers additional savings through group and collective spend<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> billing discounts at scale</a>. The platform will then dynamically buy and sell savings commitments in real time to adapt to the size of a client’s environment as well as any possible traffic spikes to ensure that they’re getting the best savings possible.</p><p>Pump offers savings on<a href="https://help.pump.co/overview/list-of-aws-discounts"> 12 different AWS services</a> including EC2, RDS, ECS, and more and the highest levels of security. Customers can rest assured that Pump only has access to the minimal amount of read-only permissions needed to operate. The platform doesn’t have access to a client’s code, consumer data, or network traffic, which means that Pump remains lightweight and deploys quickly.</p><p>CEO and founder of Pump.co, Spandana Nakka comments, “By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to.”</p><p>The platform launched with over 100 customers, who have saved over $3M to date. Though the company is currently partnered with AWS, Pump is hoping to expand to other cloud platforms and deliver to-scale solutions for a broader variety of clients.</p><p><strong>ABOUT PUMP.CO</strong></p><p><i>Pump.co, founded by Spandana Nakka, is an AI-powered FinOps platform designed to help businesses save up to 60% on their AWS operations. The company is YC-backed and was featured on Forbes AI 50, America’s 50 most promising companies in AI, in 2021. With real-time cost visibility, automated optimization, and continuous monitoring, Pump empowers organizations to achieve cost efficiency and maximize their AWS investment.</i></p><p><i>Visit</i><a href="https://www.pump.co/"><i> the company’s website</i></a><i> to learn more about their dedication to help small businesses save big.</i></p>
27 Jul, 2023
Jeff Broadway Licensing
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKEFfetFpAyemrwLNyQUjs2VWbyTNbR4KEKQnlhlPjY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKEFfetFpAyemrwLNyQUjs2VWbyTNbR4KEKQnlhlPjY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
Naomi Alabi
<h2> </h2><p> </p><h2><strong>Wick Watches Unveils Exclusive Luxury and Smart Timepieces to the Public for the First Time</strong></h2><p> </p><p>Crafting Timeless Elegance: The Unveiling of Wick Watches, a Tale of Innovation and Luxury</p><p>In the world of horological marvels, Wick Watches, founded by William Wick, stands tall as a beacon of exclusivity, luxury, and unparalleled innovation. As the orchestrator behind the scenes, Naomi Alabi, the astute publicist supporting Wick Watches' founder, has masterfully woven a narrative that's not only captivating watch enthusiasts but also making waves on the esteemed pages of Entrepreneur.com. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the artistry, craftsmanship, and technological marvels that define Wick Watches as a pinnacle of sophistication.</p><p>It is with a sense of pride and achievement that Naomi Alabi introduces the world to Wick Watches, a brand born from the visionary mind of William Wick. Through meticulous dedication, Alabi has orchestrated a symphony of publicity that recently found its crescendo on Entrepreneur.com. A feat that not only speaks volumes about the brand's exceptional caliber but also underscores Alabi's acumen in elevating deserving stories onto prestigious platforms.</p><p>At the heart of Wick Watches lies a commitment to pushing the boundaries of both elegance and technology. With each tick and tock, Wick Watches, the brainchild of William Wick, harmoniously marries the classic and the contemporary, resulting in timepieces that don't merely tell time but etch moments into memory. Naomi Alabi's role in this narrative is nothing short of instrumental, as her expertise amplifies the whispers of innovation that resonate within each Wick watch.</p><p>The allure of Wick Watches isn't confined to its exquisite craftsmanship; it's a testament to a shared vision between the brand's founder, William Wick, and its publicist, Naomi Alabi. This dynamic partnership has paved the way for a symphony of elegance, where each meticulously designed watch is a note, and every glance at a Wick timepiece is a chord struck with precision.</p><p>As William Wick, the founder of Wick Watches, extends an invitation to the world to embrace this exceptional brand, it is essential to recognize the integral role played by Naomi Alabi. A name that reverberates through the success story, Alabi's dedication and strategic prowess have undeniably set the stage for Wick Watches to bask in the spotlight it so rightfully deserves.</p><p>In the world of haute horlogerie, Wick Watches, a creation by William Wick, has emerged not only as a bearer of time but as a harbinger of Naomi Alabi's skillful curation. As enthusiasts and connoisseurs embrace the allure of Wick Watches, it's a moment to appreciate the synergy between a founder's vision, a brand's opulent creations, and the guiding hand of a talented publicist.</p><p>In a realm where seconds matter, both Wick Watches, nurtured by William Wick, and Naomi Alabi have secured a timeless spot, beautifully synced in an elegant dance of innovation and publicity.</p>
13 Aug, 2023
Nikhil Rastogi
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxljUFrwyAYQP9K8bxGY6IuhbEWmm259bSxXkqqn0ZiYjDaQ8f--7DXHR8P3vtBKTi026AhxmXdYay8XAvjvXFQSD9lThPMEStcyjdnmup-_7rQ7qBF9-FO0atjdbA38X7uyGf9fXPt5dS2LQZl42tal5d16IOdDXraoDGPZog-GB1rxiivSxz70O_ttECwadou4XGVuhGcAlBJZan7hjNdaUFACcGAsCsu-XPDKRGEFKTMbXi07ThYtx_7q08Rgk6zyrnsVfb_xO8fCGBSHA.MEUCIFvglaimEsM1baResP_V9QI2guQ54ByIkATr6HDJXkPoAiEA0PkZVTQj2GT_VhzU1bezBcWH51so3L4n-PN8sCHYv2w">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFlg93zzW_2IAf7IHlPtodD3Aiv7GZI0V4YvlE_PEEE/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
20 Dec, 2023
Spandana Nakka
<h2>Pump Hits Record Savings of Over $14M in Reduced Cloud Spend</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2imiO_7romZFQvGDjAXr-HOTXbfS1iXBojIMFv7SUfzmjPxWhiKrrIHtLQUL0kY1sp7r_XGa_i5obEex66OZGcPBO1uZ7lahOETvpstwy61lFBFAqyN4UUIM3tyVqkN87YtRIYaRNxGebMHD38vl0PY"></figure><p>Pump.co has announced that it has helped 200 users save over $14M on its cost-saving platform. This number is expected to rise in the coming months with a forecast of breaking $20M by the end of the year. The company’s mission to help users save up to 60% on their AWS operations has resonated with dozens of start-up companies looking to reduce the burden of their cloud expenses.</p><p>Pump presents a number of quality<a href="https://pump.co/features"> features</a>, but its biggest draw is its<a href="https://help.pump.co/product/volume-tier-discounts"> volume tier discounts</a>, which offer to-scale additional savings through group and collective spend billing. The platform also dynamically buys and sells savings commitments in real time to adapt to the size of your environments and any possible traffic spikes to ensure that they’re getting the best savings possible. This model allows the company to monetize its operations through AWS instead of passing the cost onto the customer. This is also what makes Pump free-to-use and removes any barrier to entry.</p><p>Founder and CEO Spandana Nakka comments, “As an entrepreneur myself, I understand the sacrifices start-up companies have to make in order to meet their own demands and keep up with their competition. The tech industry currently loses around $600B to cloud spend, and for start-ups, these expenses can be the difference between life or death for their companies.</p><p>“By combining AI automated savings and an intuitive user experience, Pump is democratizing AWS cost savings that historically only the very largest companies have had access to. Now, start-ups can experience the same relief without having to compromise their current business models.”</p><p>The platform initially launched with universal praise from its users. Now, Pump plans to extend beyond AWS to Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud service providers. The team is also making moves to bring the same cost-saving methodologies to tech businesses in India.</p>
14 Jul, 2023
Kireeti -
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/19inzx08czqKibKoI1GrrtveMeU0thpY9pzF_joIxwAQ/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
14 Jul, 2023
Kireeti -
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bT_PE30ibQgp5-NJvldgaW3RTv_h0u_m6JC7BynXWf0/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
25 Sep, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeOp-__l-8ZWggH3dXEiJGWQztt1m6CbnDmzO3R2fYc/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeOp-__l-8ZWggH3dXEiJGWQztt1m6CbnDmzO3R2fYc/edit</a> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7Wdqg6_kcCp2CFG3a6girX_uOUcpXHh_yibQfPGSUQ/edit?usp=sharing</p>
08 Sep, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4uDcY8UHUcufsnzGlWvswtAKp2VktnWBsKziwzwlxU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4uDcY8UHUcufsnzGlWvswtAKp2VktnWBsKziwzwlxU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Dec, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RWb_8VCqDlHNGTCH3GDuxDyRJhtuKDYfspzy1nrKruI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RWb_8VCqDlHNGTCH3GDuxDyRJhtuKDYfspzy1nrKruI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>byline rewrite</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KMenZDwICwcrHzJjbiF2QkIWVsC4XVOF1uPeos8vLIg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KMenZDwICwcrHzJjbiF2QkIWVsC4XVOF1uPeos8vLIg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNz3eBSfx0_tv5KTTgtmxCYhS1WFZTv2D90cU73TOKM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNz3eBSfx0_tv5KTTgtmxCYhS1WFZTv2D90cU73TOKM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JECj2cqM-qkyvyxD-zloiI8o9aYg1orOD56bZ7GQ8TA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JECj2cqM-qkyvyxD-zloiI8o9aYg1orOD56bZ7GQ8TA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Dec, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J3pNG9RootyxIzEQQxnlZXyc5X5GB3ABMJiXR6Q1y78/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J3pNG9RootyxIzEQQxnlZXyc5X5GB3ABMJiXR6Q1y78/edit</a> </p>
20 Dec, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuzYJTGBTRduI4dv0nFxIIGCYzRsI5FvIeGEquohA4s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuzYJTGBTRduI4dv0nFxIIGCYzRsI5FvIeGEquohA4s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Soundarya Chandar
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1guUR15_AI0goUUw5qn4YBBu_iwcDaZThdycv8hckaEE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1guUR15_AI0goUUw5qn4YBBu_iwcDaZThdycv8hckaEE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A4gYTUl2D34iExKetyF2Ty8fj6mGPIx1evWtXT3NXXM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A4gYTUl2D34iExKetyF2Ty8fj6mGPIx1evWtXT3NXXM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p><strong> fixing a glitch in Navigator - putting additional article links here </strong></p><p>Scoop Earth - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv1ZKSYoargaTIIEsX4gSGqAyZ8wjt19GwpEiiOGstU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv1ZKSYoargaTIIEsX4gSGqAyZ8wjt19GwpEiiOGstU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>PR Herald Daily - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19fis5SF0cWXjkCIVRn7rwtfljJZqYecc0BSHZIu1cuQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19fis5SF0cWXjkCIVRn7rwtfljJZqYecc0BSHZIu1cuQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>Tech Announcer - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdXq10i5_8M_gn2Jf5y8Nk3TANPzwB2K5sK7M3XMTYQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdXq10i5_8M_gn2Jf5y8Nk3TANPzwB2K5sK7M3XMTYQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>Vents Magazine - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXlmVxXZPjTwmzxkOu8m2s38I489eFuL2KY_BMKA-lA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXlmVxXZPjTwmzxkOu8m2s38I489eFuL2KY_BMKA-lA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iwa55zKmyIii9hp8C4orPLqbvSS7hLhY3glPKK2WIb4/edit?usp=sharing</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmmoBgFcm4FymJWU5rYDEzdmAGucodUs1SYBl2wkcOg/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/199JXOFloFsbod0zBrqz6XGjhvoov2q0RnXOd4jioWe4/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpGxkLPydmUBE2Ean0WGqIwIrVDnGIgfXEQyRaubgCw/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fZpzE6fZzUOgZ1v0rAjud_vXvwRcf859FZx-gMuLfBg/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGSxKAxbJCeYOfDywKTpo5y30jnO1I2IZbb-jE--mwE/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
06 Sep, 2023
Farah Zulaikha
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brhIfb4m-dx13_rioepWIPlgxxROEYwQWU23wShG5pI/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Jul, 2023
Gianni McLaughlin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8JqrZu_-cnAUjPoDhU0tWFuftYVKo52F8jgocQJdXE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8JqrZu_-cnAUjPoDhU0tWFuftYVKo52F8jgocQJdXE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Jul, 2023
Gianni McLaughlin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYQYyyC7cmBjXWvvJ6w7SP3qOcJ75m5z5IvgxEAnR2s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYQYyyC7cmBjXWvvJ6w7SP3qOcJ75m5z5IvgxEAnR2s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Jul, 2023
Gianni McLaughlin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISMiX8Jm7hll1unRcapZV-rck3H7UkkoMHIhoXHYR5M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISMiX8Jm7hll1unRcapZV-rck3H7UkkoMHIhoXHYR5M/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Oct, 2023
Rose hankins
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kw10YejVi-sGx4dy_dtT_W1IH7aOxbHZgL-FQqf9A50/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kw10YejVi-sGx4dy_dtT_W1IH7aOxbHZgL-FQqf9A50/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Rose hankins
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MBYJ-fmlJ-CVxgwzZK7-A7tYPWsRt5tkmKsT6yoTg18/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MBYJ-fmlJ-CVxgwzZK7-A7tYPWsRt5tkmKsT6yoTg18/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Aug, 2023
Dominic Williams
<h2>Founder of HigherU Dominic Williams Speaks on Creating Leaders and Bridging the Employment Gap for Aspiring STEM Students</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7L06ofdFWJeSkWMP1aD8gfp9-teIyLKjAGtll67U4oYwm5Op58YetDORoATyLFhbqfRlmXiQ1Z3eg_Yq_xAMOUpPEUvDpTUVCRmUGYz7junweXyncx_SFsMcF2uXarcbQOgs3jNneUfhbVsb78oLPrw"></figure><p>Though we haven’t exactly hit all of the lofty predictions science enthusiasts showcased during the World Expos of yesteryear, the world we live in now is truly one of wonder. New technology is constantly and rapidly emerging, which has led to never before seen breakthroughs and has changed the way we conduct our day-to-day lives. These discoveries, implementations, and breakthroughs have inspired new generations to pursue career paths that would further these life-changing impacts.</p><p>One facet of technology that has taken the world by storm and inspired a new round of innovators is AI. In recent years, this tool has expanded its potential exponentially and has been utilized throughout hundreds of niches and industries to improve the lives of those who use it. Dominic Williams, a NYU CS Graduate with a decade of software engineering experience, is one such innovator who has fashioned AI into a tool that would streamline the learning experience for STEM students and pave a path of success for those looking to join the workforce.</p><p>His efforts helped lead to the creation of<a href="https://www.higheru.ai/"> HigherU</a>, a platform focusing on interview preparation to bridge the divide between academic learning and real-world tech demands. We sat down with Dominic to learn more about his vision and the opportunities HigherU offers.</p><p><strong>TechBullion:</strong> <strong>Thanks for joining us today, Dominic! To kick things off, could you tell us about the inspiration behind HigherU?</strong></p><p>Dominic Williams: Certainly. Having been both an educator and interviewer myself, I noticed the disparity between what universities taught and what tech interviews actually required. HigherU was born out of the need to align academic prowess with industry needs. Universities excel in providing courses; however, there’s rarely enough follow through to get students into a working headspace. Our aim at HigherU is to fill the void with post-course completion. By centering on interview prep, we ensure students can successfully transition from academic settings to real-world tech environments.</p><p><strong>How has HigherU integrated AI into its services, and how has this transformed the learning experience for users?</strong></p><p>Dominic: We’ve created a feature called the SmartTA, which provides students with personalized, 24/7 support. It guides them through complex issues and ensures that they’re actually understanding the concepts they’re being taught rather than just memorizing them. By being able to put what they learn into practice, students are able to build a relationship with the material they’re learning, which then helps improve their recall abilities and builds their confidence.</p><p><strong>Another standout feature is HigherU’s “Readiness Score.” Could you shed some light on that?</strong></p><p>Dominic: Absolutely. The Readiness Score is a two-pronged effort that aids both students and potential employers. For students, this score gives them a comprehensive overview of how ready they are for tech interviews. They can also compare these scores to those of candidates that have already been accepted at top tier companies, which gives them a realistic benchmark to aim for.</p><p>And for companies, this is a game-changer. They can access our portal to discover pre-vetted candidates with proven readiness scores. This helps streamline the recruitment process and ensures that companies are investing their time and resources in interviewing candidates who are truly prepared.</p><p><strong>What is something you’re hoping that students and universities gain from using your platform?</strong></p><p>Dominic: Confidence. From all angles, we want to make sure that <a href="https://www.higheru.ai/service/platform/">students and universities</a> feel more confident. We want to help universities offer a more robust educational experience and offer courses that allow students to learn and apply practical skills that they’ll use in the real world. And students will walk away with a renewed sense of self. We want them to feel prepared and confident that they’ll just be able to act on what they know without having to think too hard about actually doing it.</p><p>And again, with our partnered companies, we want to provide them with such a rich roster of potential clients that they’re almost overwhelmed by choice, haha. HigherU’s ultimate goal is to paint an entirely new landscape of future leaders and entrepreneurs. We have a “from day one” approach that ensures everyone, from universities to students to companies, is getting the best version of what we have to provide.</p><p><strong>Lastly, where do you envision HigherU in the next five years?</strong></p><p>Dominic: We’re on a mission to revolutionize interview preparation. We’re taking the necessary steps to fulfill our goal of streamlining the path between academia and the tech industry. In five years, I see HigherU being the go-to platform for students worldwide, assisting universities in enhancing placement rates, and aiding employers in streamlining recruitment. As the tech world evolves, I’ve no doubt that HigherU will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professionals.</p>
26 Sep, 2023
Aleksander Mano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IEVQJ682jn8RJkM3rToeTOPaTYkOqCtf7Hi9UDgHuM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IEVQJ682jn8RJkM3rToeTOPaTYkOqCtf7Hi9UDgHuM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Aleksander Mano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IESbuL1bxPQc1EULkrAgi03VZeZBssFvG0ABeFoLBps/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IESbuL1bxPQc1EULkrAgi03VZeZBssFvG0ABeFoLBps/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Aleksander Mano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hmZ-jqnuc59EJ-9DdN5rw5bOj0whpt3avyhOp3KYzAc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hmZ-jqnuc59EJ-9DdN5rw5bOj0whpt3avyhOp3KYzAc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Aleksander Mano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mV6HHy3_UFEkKDXln3LpQkXJGXACop2uZIYXhdgK30/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mV6HHy3_UFEkKDXln3LpQkXJGXACop2uZIYXhdgK30/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>rewritten as a full length piece for NY weekly</p>
15 Sep, 2023
Aleksander Mano
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ZHNVq9cpvcG238vgaUVvcNYvDhx5RuVWFBRNxraZNo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ZHNVq9cpvcG238vgaUVvcNYvDhx5RuVWFBRNxraZNo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 Nov, 2023
Alex Cartwright
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ln5g67Pai4c0PaqF8oTVrGVtReBndkYyecmiOUONKPs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ln5g67Pai4c0PaqF8oTVrGVtReBndkYyecmiOUONKPs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Deanne Vanwinkle
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/106zgPjIxGhRY4xd_EhBF8cSn5IBeDXdi8s5kYYWTBhg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/106zgPjIxGhRY4xd_EhBF8cSn5IBeDXdi8s5kYYWTBhg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Deanne Vanwinkle
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZInAAXZBqYXwoa3iSJI2nqvwzG6W1XfmAM0RYpkcaw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZInAAXZBqYXwoa3iSJI2nqvwzG6W1XfmAM0RYpkcaw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Deanne Vanwinkle
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13agWT8x-2GAw4FADuiuOQ1zl_l48gHP9Q-S4r3THpSs/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13agWT8x-2GAw4FADuiuOQ1zl_l48gHP9Q-S4r3THpSs/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Deanne Vanwinkle
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FDI8vbSQ3frpvRUg7mz60ffmQG3RF4nztaoKY_8p6No/edit?usp=share_link</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Deanne Vanwinkle
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFbF2yS_PW7RUwA4D-_RztSmeaViwxCGAW_2s9XbKMc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFbF2yS_PW7RUwA4D-_RztSmeaViwxCGAW_2s9XbKMc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Ziporen Hazum
<p><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AV-e_V7WjHfQw5eTtPEXccnDd8UESJh9FpLbyq9u0JQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AV-e_V7WjHfQw5eTtPEXccnDd8UESJh9FpLbyq9u0JQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Ziporen Hazum
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xOZH_8DTTMUxwPQ15hcEoDSqn-wbardALKK3hR8TLLs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xOZH_8DTTMUxwPQ15hcEoDSqn-wbardALKK3hR8TLLs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>This draft needs some structural work - but I think the bones are there. We can have up to 2 images and we can embed more links if you wish.</p>
10 Nov, 2023
Ziporen Hazum
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DuViiXdYfniqfUJ8TFuhKDsI51-MHUKFeQMPPNExrAc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DuViiXdYfniqfUJ8TFuhKDsI51-MHUKFeQMPPNExrAc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Y0yNGq7qaiESDXrTJkMMQcboG4teOyGarmZ168FcwA/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Y0yNGq7qaiESDXrTJkMMQcboG4teOyGarmZ168FcwA/edit</a> </p>
31 Oct, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRCtnCjeVjRVwjq3qsm447-HC38Z_fCz7cG4VD_0acs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRCtnCjeVjRVwjq3qsm447-HC38Z_fCz7cG4VD_0acs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
27 Dec, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8kDkChrA_jNW90LWSHnF-vA3BJORky4J90mM3Blvoo/edit#heading=h.gelp1x2arkgw">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8kDkChrA_jNW90LWSHnF-vA3BJORky4J90mM3Blvoo/edit#heading=h.gelp1x2arkgw</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QIs2sG5iIdx5GVZq_RPBJ2DOnqFcoydGEdJ48UbvNn0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QIs2sG5iIdx5GVZq_RPBJ2DOnqFcoydGEdJ48UbvNn0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxRkfUohvIg1ENTxhDGZRw9O0U4b5GXX5zWbKxluUCY/edit#heading=h.oldazc248h6a">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxRkfUohvIg1ENTxhDGZRw9O0U4b5GXX5zWbKxluUCY/edit#heading=h.oldazc248h6a</a></p><p> </p>
13 Aug, 2023
Robin Cherian
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfSfxS3t6MSRRQiHdI5m4qXXwSvZ7FfsBp2_0S394PY/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
10 Aug, 2023
Robin Cherian
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SPZwk1ymMomG-4xVNQmSGStbgGJJYGX1jFiXlJIYpwY/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
17 Aug, 2023
Robin Cherian
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1arthnswkpFBUSMMezSWcYe6uNUiVsJSqlXUDawgvKOU/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
13 Aug, 2023
Washington Eloy Chavez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KnmExfjKI6zloqkBeR02dsurXeY6mcwLnxQKrVTP8hA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KnmExfjKI6zloqkBeR02dsurXeY6mcwLnxQKrVTP8hA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Jul, 2023
Bob Bradley
<h2>Jitjatjo Provides “Benefits Safety Net” To The Growing Pool Of Gig Workers Nationwide </h2><p>New York, NY—Jitjatjo, a talent marketplace platform for frontline workforces, has created the Better by Jitjatjo program to bring wellness and other health benefits to the gig economy. 57 million households in America are currently uninsured, and many employers do not extend benefits to part-time employees and gig workers. Because of this, they end up paying top dollar for benefits. </p><p>With 20 million Gen Zers expected to enter the workforce in the coming years and nearly the same amount of Baby Boomers making their exit during this time, the trend of flexible work is forecasted to increase year over year. The economy is also seeing an almost 50% shift from full-time to flex working scenarios across most major industries. </p><p>As an added benefit of finding gig-work through Jitjatjo’s <a href="https://www.jitjatjo.com/flex/work-instant-pay-gigs">Flex app</a>, the company is seeking to solve this “lack of benefits” disparity for gig workers, starting with their own talent pool, with its Better by Jitjatjo program, which will provide a number of health, wellness, and lifestyle services to their employees. The program launched to Flex users on March 3rd with partners United Healthcare, Working Advantage and Avibra, the leading providers of personal well-being, lifestyle, and protection solutions. </p><p>“From day one, our plan was to create a platform that provides financial and career opportunities, improves people’s wellbeing, and helps our community to be better. We put community first, and our goal is to provide tools and essential benefits to help everyday Americans reach their goals,” says Tim Chatfield, CEO & Co-Founder. “Jitjatjo is dedicated to our human betterment mission, and commitment to our vision to transform the way people work.”</p><p>Jitjatjo plans to expand the benefit program offered to their talent pool and continue to lead the market with a better flexible work experience for everyone. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Jitjatjo:</strong></p><p>Since 2015, Jitjatjo has developed workforce management and talent marketplace solutions that empower organizations with frontline workers to embrace flexible labor, scale service quality, and enhance compliance. Network by Jitjatjo is a gig-work platform for internal and external labor that leverages A.I. and Empathic Intelligence to transform the way people work, optimize resourcing, and increase productivity. In 2022, Jitjatjo was named a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for (Internal) Talent Marketplaces. Learn more about the dynamic distribution of work at jitjatjo.com</p><p> </p><p><strong>Media Contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Bradley Public Relations & Marketing</strong></p><p>Bob Bradley</p><p>Publicist</p><p>949.274.9651</p><p>bob@bradleypublicity.com</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Jitjatjo</strong></p><p>Brittany Valente</p><p>Senior Marketing Manager</p><p>212.235.1234</p><p>brittany.valente@jjj.work</p>
14 Aug, 2023
The Digital Silver Rush: CrowdPoint's Novel Blend of Technology and Precious Metal
<p>Final approved draft = <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uZ2e7QZgwlhcOwz4vjmiquHuH1tV72jtg2yg8mnRC0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uZ2e7QZgwlhcOwz4vjmiquHuH1tV72jtg2yg8mnRC0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The late 1800s saw a rush for gold and silver in the American West as people sought the security and opportunity that came with the precious metal. Fast forward to the 21st century, and there's a new rush, a digital one, as businesses scramble to adopt new systems for cutting-edge fintech.</p><p>Deep in the heart of Texas, a technology startup is rewriting the rules of cloud infrastructure and digital securities. CrowdPoint Technologies, an Austin-based innovator, has unveiled its groundbreaking Vogon technology, a decentralized cloud infrastructure that speeds up artificial intelligence and supports transactions collateralized by silver. The company's unique approach intertwines the seemingly disparate worlds of cloud computing, AI, and precious metal collateralization, creating a product that could revolutionize the tech and finance sectors.</p><p>The story of CrowdPoint is reminiscent of the United States' historical use of silver certificates. Introduced in the 1870s, these certificates were backed by silver held in the Treasury and redeemable for their face value in silver dollar coins. Just as silver certificates once offered a secure and stable form of currency, CrowdPoint's innovative approach to cloud infrastructure promises to bring a similar level of trust and stability to the digital realm.</p><p>Vogon technology is a next-generation decentralized cloud designed to support immutable and transparent data to power AI capabilities. This innovative cloud infrastructure generates what the company calls Collective Intelligence. The technology utilizes hyper-efficient virtual machine containers leveraging deterministic concurrency and BLS 12-381 cryptography to create a decentralized ledger and database. Vogon can asynchronously store encrypted data within a JSON file. This approach ensures enhanced security and integrity, delivering authentic intelligence through data validation and verification to power AI with more accurate data.</p><p>But the real showstopper is the introduction of the company's proprietary crwdunits, a form of credit for transactions within the platform. Like other cloud companies, CrowdPoint makes money from infrastructure fees, i.e., charging for system resources, API calls, and transactions. The comparisons end there.</p><p>In the old days, a silver certificate served as a promise that the bearer could exchange the note for its equivalent value in silver. Today, CrowdPoint's crwdunits offer a similar assurance but with a digital twist. These digital securities offer customers the ability to pay for the exact capacity they need for their workloads, ensuring they're only paying for what they use.</p><p>Like the silver certificates of the 19th century, crwdunits are also backed by silver. CrowdPoint has secured a monumental $20 million in silver from a prominent South American mine for their crwdunits, injecting a level of financial stability indicative of the commodity-backed economy of yore.</p><p>The silver backing the crwdunits ensures the stability of transactions within the CrowdPoint ecosystem, offering a unique value proposition for investors. It's a beacon of security in an otherwise volatile digital economy. Just as silver certificates offered a tangible form of value in an unpredictable economy, crwdunits also offer a stable form of digital value in today's fast-paced tech landscape.</p><p>In the wake of the SEC's cryptocurrency crackdown, CrowdPoint's crwdunits stand out for their regulatory compliance. Unlike many cryptocurrencies under regulatory scrutiny today, crwdunits are digital securities. They are backed by assets and transactions, providing a stable store of value derived from the underlying commodity. This approach sets crwdunits apart from the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies, which fluctuate wildly in value daily.</p><p>Moreover, CrowdPoint has implemented stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures to ensure that all transactions are legitimate and that the identities of all participants are verified. This commitment to maintaining the highest regulatory compliance standards is a testament to CrowdPoint's dedication to its customers and investors.</p><p>The introduction of crwdunits represents a significant milestone in the evolution of fintech. CrowdPoint is paving the way for greater acceptance and adoption of digital securities in the mainstream financial sector by meeting compliance requirements and providing a derivative instrument within existing regulatory frameworks.</p><p>The implications of CrowdPoint's technology extend far beyond cloud infrastructure. By democratizing access to advanced cloud services, CrowdPoint empowers businesses and individuals alike to harness the power of AI and big data. Vogon can spur innovation across many sectors, from healthcare and education to finance and e-commerce.</p><p>Sean Michael Brehm, the CEO of CrowdPoint, was recently quoted on the launch of crwdunits, saying, "This groundbreaking integration of cloud infrastructure and precious metal security positions CrowdPoint at the forefront of innovation, enabling our customers to unlock the full potential of AI-powered services while ensuring the utmost trust, privacy, and value."</p><p>CrowdPoint is now preparing a Regulation A+ offering to open crwdunits to the broader public markets. The company stands at the precipice of a new era in cloud technology. Just as silver certificates once revolutionized the financial landscape, CrowdPoint's novel approach to cloud infrastructure may well redefine the future of digital platforms.</p><p>In a world where data is the new oil, CrowdPoint's decentralized cloud offers hope. By putting users in control of their data and offering a secure, efficient, and value-driven solution, CrowdPoint is not just shaping the future of cloud technology—it's shaping the future of the digital world.</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Tom La Vecchia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1EoiBCDLm4HFu_O_eD-n8A3jdiVbhi7MER3dOmvDds/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1EoiBCDLm4HFu_O_eD-n8A3jdiVbhi7MER3dOmvDds/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Tom La Vecchia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTXrHYLYaVBsyNjwyZfB3g--8qMfBxCyKBQOoyAzzQw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTXrHYLYaVBsyNjwyZfB3g--8qMfBxCyKBQOoyAzzQw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Tom La Vecchia
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W3WwyHhSo24qL8fZcuRc2mofyssAKsck6AMO9qDSIuI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W3WwyHhSo24qL8fZcuRc2mofyssAKsck6AMO9qDSIuI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Tom La Vecchia
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rGEcpxB7Hnt7eyr5iJ3bsIpbdzHXvuybItqKU7pCSDU/edit?usp=sharing</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Oren Dagan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mW0Tpm3rQ0FTiOAreZ3gayuPEJb2iVsgva43vz2UpQs/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mW0Tpm3rQ0FTiOAreZ3gayuPEJb2iVsgva43vz2UpQs/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Katrina Kubicina
<blockquote><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MAo_dtKbNvDQK0NON5iBOoVQpOZ83asDD4C_j-fXRRg/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MAo_dtKbNvDQK0NON5iBOoVQpOZ83asDD4C_j-fXRRg/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p></blockquote>
21 Sep, 2023
Katrina Kubicina
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpsDZQCDSw_32KSaE-u7I8yNsBDLvbUCHUVRdLqD9HI/edit?usp=sharing"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpsDZQCDSw_32KSaE-u7I8yNsBDLvbUCHUVRdLqD9HI/edit?usp=sharing</strong></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Sep, 2023
Oren Dagan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mW0Tpm3rQ0FTiOAreZ3gayuPEJb2iVsgva43vz2UpQs/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mW0Tpm3rQ0FTiOAreZ3gayuPEJb2iVsgva43vz2UpQs/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Oren Dagan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhfxiLRVu93jiQ2UK0XXQHzGptcmpIn81yIyNp4igxw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhfxiLRVu93jiQ2UK0XXQHzGptcmpIn81yIyNp4igxw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Washington Eloy Chavez
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vLm1ktGfopmjPhF0U4464LS8dXRRX6WIYXW53KQOMcRLgLYZurq-3cvMg_cANsy_aLPiHtBAV312J7xzvy_5swgDC_SyTkl9pdgFcsDsUlvSuti65hhJuaGTXFPjFP2UbfdAKgQ5vH7gHtkA8eujtpM"><figcaption>SImpatico Books | LIBROS SIMPÁTICO</figcaption></figure><h2><strong>Simpatico Books Launches Visionary Ebook Collection</strong></h2><p><i>New York City, NY</i> — <a href="https://simpaticobooks.com/">Simpatico Books</a>, a publisher of original artistic literature, has announced the launch of its latest collection of ebooks. The collection of 35 ebooks is authored by the company founder, New York City artist Eloy, and blends original narratives with visual art focused on an array of themes, encompassing societal issues, environmental activism, and personal insights.</p><p>Part of the collection is composed of art books, which are between 20-25 pages and explore the environment, social issues, life in NYC, and more. <i>The Broken Skyline</i> series, for instance, uses a simple garbage bag motif to spotlight environmentalism while stories such as <i>Sunoco Loves McDonalds </i>and <i>We Live Inside Maps Parts 1 & 2</i> offer a vivid depiction of the 2008 housing bubble crash. Another part of the collection features short story books that explore personal and societal issues. </p><p>“I feel that launching this collection has the potential to significantly contribute to society and Simpatico Books’ growth as a company in several ways,” Eloy states. “First, we can target a niche audience of art enthusiasts and readers seeking very different literary experiences. This can set Simpatico Books apart in the crowded ebook marketplace and draw a dedicated and passionate reader base.”</p><p>Simpatico Books is looking to establish a distinctive brand identity through the art books’ uniqueness. The collection is set to provide new revenue streams while the company explores other monetization avenues, such as limited edition prints, merchandise, digital format merchandise, and future collaborations with other artists or institutions.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XMMLslXrL5A9bfu0LR3JIuK-ctOjjl0iEhZo_-B6SgqVouBgKWfVdiU3UjUjtrIfPWCep1GLr44zKFLnUI4AgHDQ66WB2ODTZFfXSgd4bcCNXaRHAfX4olpSOyndQF2t2zMTlKoX3W6rgXUA6MbOPYI"></figure><p>“I also feel that this collection’s unusual, outside-of-the-box nature and the digital format allows Simpatico Books to reach a global audience,” says Eloy. “We can penetrate markets beyond our physical location, including regions with high interest in art and unique literature. I hope that the integration of compelling narratives and original artwork will foster stronger customer engagement, boost customer loyalty, and get more people talking about it.”</p><p>Simpatico Books has noted this collection as the culmination of the creator’s creative journey and the representation of his primary artistic passions, which are painting, drawing, and writing. These new books are an exploration of the world through art and storytelling. Ebooks are my preferred new medium. Through my artbooks, storybooks, and NYC Stain Photography, I aim to foster conversations about important issues and inspire others to see beauty in the ordinary.”</p><p>Simpatico Books and its collection was also discussed in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSRwpSd54b8">a recent interview</a> with the founder. During this 12-minute interview, it was discussed how this collection was completed over the course of 10 to 15 years. Eloy mentioned that the project initially began after he conducted a social experiment of sorts where he became voluntarily homeless to experience what people deal with while living on the streets, and this journey is detailed in <i>Flip to the End Parts 1 and 2</i>.</p><p>In another <a href="https://youtu.be/fuifT356Zw8">more recent interview</a>, one of the main reasons for Simpatico Books’ digital distribution is to curb pollution efforts. The company believes that ebooks are the best way to align with this mission.</p><p>This collection of art and stories is designed to be immersive experiences. To heighten this, Simpatico Books’ ebooks are integrated with video content to take readers on a multi-dimensional journey through Eloy’s creative mind. Some of the titles are also available in Spanish, further expanding their reach.</p><p>Simpatico Books hopes to revolutionize the self-publishing world and provide readers with globally accessible ebooks that merge a passion for art and storytelling. The books are available in a variety of digital formats for different platforms and devices.</p><p>“I hope to continue painting, drawing, and writing for as long as I can,” shares Eloy, "If I'm still at this, it means I’m thriving and making a difference."</p><p><strong>About Simpatico Books</strong></p><p><i>Simpatico Books is a digital publishing platform that combines visual art with original stories. Founded by Eloy, a New York-based artist and writer, Simpatico Books seeks to inspire and foster conversation about societal issues and the beauty in the ordinary. Each e-book is a blend of original urban narratives and artwork inspired by life in New York City.</i></p><p>Visit Simpatico Books online at simpaticobooks.com or contact:</p><p>Eloy Suarez</p><p>+1 (862) 234-9065</p><p>eloy@simpaticobooks.com</p><p><a href="https://simpaticobooks.com/">https://simpaticobooks.com/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/simpaticobooksofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/simpaticobooksofficial/</a></p>
06 Jul, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
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10 Jul, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
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13 Jul, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJwSGQTD0usaOlboes_ZjZ95sRcuj6fe0vqzHFuah8c/edit#heading=h.12o0ht8tw67s">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zJwSGQTD0usaOlboes_ZjZ95sRcuj6fe0vqzHFuah8c/edit#heading=h.12o0ht8tw67s</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Aug, 2023
Undreese Gulley
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/13js8oZO-c1v5A7UvT-t4ZGVao8DlIoU-z0dHfZPBsI0/edit</p>
17 Aug, 2023
Undreese Gulley
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1htILDPQ6JKNfLrtANZ1iwMzJxigOAmAbpwSc4dQTJ9g/edit#heading=h.vl4xsduzcs3l</p>
17 Aug, 2023
Undreese Gulley
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tXc4TlJ6oTmJl7zXnuaCTy28DZoaKRV1c88DKaSOOJI/edit#heading=h.vl4xsduzcs3l">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tXc4TlJ6oTmJl7zXnuaCTy28DZoaKRV1c88DKaSOOJI/edit#heading=h.vl4xsduzcs3l</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
16 Aug, 2023
Undreese Gulley
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jOiRwgx7NKjUfDDwUGL8IKTuG_D8nlaWeXaMJzSGDPA/edit#heading=h.2v9gankmv0ou</p>
14 Sep, 2023
Undreese Gulley
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQcizSeTxzgOgRoaXqlzHmDOsq28PBd2qRdM_iGRdGs/edit#heading=h.2v9gankmv0ou">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQcizSeTxzgOgRoaXqlzHmDOsq28PBd2qRdM_iGRdGs/edit#heading=h.2v9gankmv0ou</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jean-Francois Juster
<p><a href="https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/binary-news-network/metalite-resources-expands-gold-portfolio-to-include-battery-metals">https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/binary-news-network/metalite-resources-expands-gold-portfolio-to-include-battery-metals</a></p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jean-Francois Juster
<p><a href="https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/binary-news-network/metalite-resources-expands-gold-portfolio-to-include-battery-metals">https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/binary-news-network/metalite-resources-expands-gold-portfolio-to-include-battery-metals</a></p>
29 Jun, 2023
Justin Ramsaran
<p>____________________________________________________________________</p><p>CORRECT NEW APPROVED ARTICLE FROM 08/19 ORDER</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHpwn3swsEPpGOef-tGaE09Rt4ymTWYCbphr5XBstX0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHpwn3swsEPpGOef-tGaE09Rt4ymTWYCbphr5XBstX0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Mohamed Fathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mC22VUg1DLoCj3KdfYuKNk-lX0-vZU96ER8zEdC4xY/edit#heading=h.d5v79alb2hkf">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mC22VUg1DLoCj3KdfYuKNk-lX0-vZU96ER8zEdC4xY/edit#heading=h.d5v79alb2hkf</a></p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Mohamed Fathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t9P9IpmDyXXB53-F_LWWqJCxEEKdPa1MYjrvinbNnig/edit#heading=h.b2m4np10lbcx">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t9P9IpmDyXXB53-F_LWWqJCxEEKdPa1MYjrvinbNnig/edit#heading=h.b2m4np10lbcx</a></p><p> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ya5xKEHDf82Nn41dhc_tQCm88gTuznkeladeMAEqaxQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ya5xKEHDf82Nn41dhc_tQCm88gTuznkeladeMAEqaxQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhwYCi6cM0u-Z5bheVRNiWXWd8RKc2PW_lJZjvwUQb0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhwYCi6cM0u-Z5bheVRNiWXWd8RKc2PW_lJZjvwUQb0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Qyhia9Mc-DdQnEEuSR823OBxYyt5_3xqhDjcqTVLv0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Qyhia9Mc-DdQnEEuSR823OBxYyt5_3xqhDjcqTVLv0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Sep, 2023
Tyler Ornstein
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gbfMPImmFxZ8shtiXn7mpuhhzrXtcRs35mK7-keb-eA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gbfMPImmFxZ8shtiXn7mpuhhzrXtcRs35mK7-keb-eA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
18 Jul, 2023
HSAC CASH
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RIA01GiYepEBNv-Cr3HN275zsmcSJQdL8Fd8QyieGto/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RIA01GiYepEBNv-Cr3HN275zsmcSJQdL8Fd8QyieGto/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
14 Sep, 2023
Agarwal Pravin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DeZXKt_lB31VNt9ybYdQ9GlXUsAzs8Ga6z9q99jX4wA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DeZXKt_lB31VNt9ybYdQ9GlXUsAzs8Ga6z9q99jX4wA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Agarwal Pravin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Olt16e5v7y0Xxl7DZyoMmklWleBCfJtOcNDK-tMLnIo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Olt16e5v7y0Xxl7DZyoMmklWleBCfJtOcNDK-tMLnIo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Agarwal Pravin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dGt0WLGP-R9JY2zxijzf5JAAmTfRvKRttV73lp0_eRU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dGt0WLGP-R9JY2zxijzf5JAAmTfRvKRttV73lp0_eRU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Agarwal Pravin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PVjq_aJbWu23GzDQThZNQ-oUVXCCgP33dsM9TtzPRXM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PVjq_aJbWu23GzDQThZNQ-oUVXCCgP33dsM9TtzPRXM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UZD0_4C4jTa8BcnylQMoQO5gGA9qRkgf07NQYnCFMsw/edit#heading=h.rfmz012mvozx">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UZD0_4C4jTa8BcnylQMoQO5gGA9qRkgf07NQYnCFMsw/edit#heading=h.rfmz012mvozx</a></p><p> </p>
10 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXlmVxXZPjTwmzxkOu8m2s38I489eFuL2KY_BMKA-lA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXlmVxXZPjTwmzxkOu8m2s38I489eFuL2KY_BMKA-lA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
24 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svrJhNwNftF_VRiJXNlzrFuZDY5DKEog1xz-dnysqEI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svrJhNwNftF_VRiJXNlzrFuZDY5DKEog1xz-dnysqEI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdXq10i5_8M_gn2Jf5y8Nk3TANPzwB2K5sK7M3XMTYQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdXq10i5_8M_gn2Jf5y8Nk3TANPzwB2K5sK7M3XMTYQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv1ZKSYoargaTIIEsX4gSGqAyZ8wjt19GwpEiiOGstU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv1ZKSYoargaTIIEsX4gSGqAyZ8wjt19GwpEiiOGstU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
30 Jun, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ge2YiI4H1DvJLSuZ-LpigK5SFZ140LHq8roU3_o6n7g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ge2YiI4H1DvJLSuZ-LpigK5SFZ140LHq8roU3_o6n7g/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8ZAeCIadB60Fvst4E_UYY8D1iEa8Lj967KFZD--rGs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8ZAeCIadB60Fvst4E_UYY8D1iEa8Lj967KFZD--rGs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p>
25 Oct, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19fis5SF0cWXjkCIVRn7rwtfljJZqYecc0BSHZIu1cuQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19fis5SF0cWXjkCIVRn7rwtfljJZqYecc0BSHZIu1cuQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFEhXiJg05hHIMuLM9HhPdZTcQeVOxJcHUI_r8cF5wA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFEhXiJg05hHIMuLM9HhPdZTcQeVOxJcHUI_r8cF5wA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
07 Sep, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qu-qsbKA8PaWhs8yOB5SHhZwHHTtrj6w0l9ZqjXxBg4/edit#heading=h.emyfvyz1m50z">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qu-qsbKA8PaWhs8yOB5SHhZwHHTtrj6w0l9ZqjXxBg4/edit#heading=h.emyfvyz1m50z</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Dr. Cameron Boyce
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tIWbwKpGFyw_mObSybrWg-cx23W_W3KGGoqbFkhI-Tw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tIWbwKpGFyw_mObSybrWg-cx23W_W3KGGoqbFkhI-Tw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
26 Jul, 2023
Dr. Cameron Boyce
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0spJAhjA8gwInJLvwrdgp1a8Kc7QGtuts8mXLrPFI8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0spJAhjA8gwInJLvwrdgp1a8Kc7QGtuts8mXLrPFI8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
05 Jul, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qC1fyqKJnW0_Yk9Mz_aPGoYqU0a_dzDtfie9DVCzjvw/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qC1fyqKJnW0_Yk9Mz_aPGoYqU0a_dzDtfie9DVCzjvw/edit</a> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Danielle E. F Clark
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hbRLtN8SvmHtiyGhM-xdqlTsHgVHBQ18CkfsQwv-Guk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hbRLtN8SvmHtiyGhM-xdqlTsHgVHBQ18CkfsQwv-Guk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jul, 2023
Zachary Green
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/135zDREpSzYB0zdLABN40RXrpZFp57nJ8jhUDFfIJY64/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/135zDREpSzYB0zdLABN40RXrpZFp57nJ8jhUDFfIJY64/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Jul, 2023
Zachary Green
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVb-D0jPOsCljzlKzOAunjucmvJ4w01aQ87jOCJ7AXw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVb-D0jPOsCljzlKzOAunjucmvJ4w01aQ87jOCJ7AXw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Jul, 2023
Zachary Green
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6MlcqmoTANP999GtDoYVEFYN8APIRDuKWzcJX17gos/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6MlcqmoTANP999GtDoYVEFYN8APIRDuKWzcJX17gos/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Zachary Green
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3JXW7TLgouVu8tT77AY9h-rxIk-od01QYN3KRl4tjw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3JXW7TLgouVu8tT77AY9h-rxIk-od01QYN3KRl4tjw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FjCTRILfBrHpp3khVXIKGrUk7sEWBE0Xv39Oq7wWbDU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FjCTRILfBrHpp3khVXIKGrUk7sEWBE0Xv39Oq7wWbDU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgiOcGr8tRl6mLn63lYvzPdesCqL6EVbSYVdudBccB0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgiOcGr8tRl6mLn63lYvzPdesCqL6EVbSYVdudBccB0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iTk-bZOHSWekwI2ePhPdfeUsgRaf_MiKuuEIBGugnPg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iTk-bZOHSWekwI2ePhPdfeUsgRaf_MiKuuEIBGugnPg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5fO0x8HB1nzIVxK48b4gcDPESBU5V4sv5JMOWEdjaY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5fO0x8HB1nzIVxK48b4gcDPESBU5V4sv5JMOWEdjaY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKlDoRGDH4DBOtYgNgyC-2AerFR28fMtyyavKmV_6OQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKlDoRGDH4DBOtYgNgyC-2AerFR28fMtyyavKmV_6OQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gm1bzxg61o8p4KVLXVGHQ-eucvF53A2LOEBZha1oB4U/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gm1bzxg61o8p4KVLXVGHQ-eucvF53A2LOEBZha1oB4U/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H4AsWI0Y1CygGpyQpVDcDcvG4KPMSLgeqa3IXgaL5ws/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H4AsWI0Y1CygGpyQpVDcDcvG4KPMSLgeqa3IXgaL5ws/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17vgWABpoxK3T3OJhD-7Cn2mC-CqqE6wfzhI_XW-vqXc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17vgWABpoxK3T3OJhD-7Cn2mC-CqqE6wfzhI_XW-vqXc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoI0ff2gIySVbj-PxzmehNmVchmt4BV-Sdeg_m6s8vY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoI0ff2gIySVbj-PxzmehNmVchmt4BV-Sdeg_m6s8vY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jul, 2023
Anshumali Ambasht
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5-CRzcxbJNc-DrCFZSboAne6QA2dBw1r4ifFj2wHyg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5-CRzcxbJNc-DrCFZSboAne6QA2dBw1r4ifFj2wHyg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Oct, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhObCNgvKuzCXWXGE1ansMfoQP5qwzMF8Gicvp4HvBw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhObCNgvKuzCXWXGE1ansMfoQP5qwzMF8Gicvp4HvBw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p><br> </p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tPvni6L0l4rTEeRixf4Tu5zfUH16FIDu0mDJHgVMuj8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tPvni6L0l4rTEeRixf4Tu5zfUH16FIDu0mDJHgVMuj8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
Lauren and Austin
<p>Google doc: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaZS_bdCfweKpX59qTaVThNMcN09qtTkC6niXRHRRaE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaZS_bdCfweKpX59qTaVThNMcN09qtTkC6niXRHRRaE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Lauren Rosas begins uplifting community ‘The Artist Alchemist”</strong></p><p><br> </p><p><i><strong>An online community that provides music industry resources and support for emerging artists.</strong></i></p><p><br> </p><p>The music scene can be a challenge for any artist. Not only can it be tough for those emerging, it’s also uncharted territory for many parents wanting to encourage their child’s dream; all while feeling satisfied with the professionalism they will receive from industry representatives.</p><p><br> </p><p>Few know these stressors better than, Lauren Rosas. Musician, YouTuber , artist advocate and relative of 1970s studio musician "Rick the Bass Player Rosas” who throughout the decades, played alongside names such as Joe Walsh, Neil Young, Etta James and more.</p><p><br> </p><p>“Despite us being related, I unfortunately never crossed paths with Rick, due to our families discovering each other shortly after his passing.” Rosas goes on to say, My aunt was really into genealogy and in her searching she discovered an entire side of our family we never met. Together, we all went Ricks celebration of life, where a concert was held in his honor. I never met Rick.. but I feel if he was alive today, he would be proud of the Artist alchemist.” It’s a place where artists can explore the referrals, consume motivational posts and resources provided. No negative referrals are ever posted . Companies also can pay to get on there. Simply products and services, I’ve experienced myself.</p><p><br> </p><p>These referrals are open and free for people to explore and see if it’s good to use for themselves if they see fit. Referrals include, Facebook/IG/ Music marketing companies, PR companies, Talent Agencies for children and families and beyond, Billboard Companies, Music Producers, Trained Instrumentalists, Various, Choreographers, Recording Studios, Photographers and more.</p><p><br> </p><p>Rosas will also be providing personal helpful tips and resources for artists like herself, living with physical or cognitive disabilities.</p><p>In 2022 Rosas was diagnosed with an undisclosed central nervous system disease. Those living with CNS diseases may experience a wide range of symptoms, depending on the specific condition. Many afflicted may have issues with movement, thinking, speech and memory. Despite the diagnosis, Lauren is in high spirits and says she’s receiving physical therapy and treatment. On a closing note she states, “I’m happy I’m feeling better currently. And Im ready to focus on this new fulfilling journey with the Artist Alchemist all while I work on my music.”</p><p><br> </p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttp://artistsalchem.com/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1688603341019122%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw11uGIvnDB9Zp5RcAPgOd_G&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1688603341027405&usg=AOvVaw1ERROgHxLeIU7J69s6e5Lq">http://artistsalchem.com/</a> </p><p>Lauren Rosas: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://laurenrosas.com/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1688603341019341%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0FdOn0_ubSBZgGo-gEZ7pj&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1688603341027518&usg=AOvVaw3UHoP4BQR0wiggFPnVyIuE">https://laurenrosas.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain%253Dallmylinks.com%2526t%253Dh.eJxFjMsSgiAYRl_FYV0iCEKufJU_AWPk4nBZZNO7F23anvN954Vqcmju0KOUI88Yg3P-6WzYc79Gj7caTggqxQwZXTq0t23QJabNFMY5nRjBORoLi_WHTrb665F-VybkndzIoDgRKwdmJJ2I1FSOBgxRApNJii8TfOxH0eK6xR3UpMPp6bBsHqxrrSZVk3_y_gDeATlc.MEYCIQDfPKHtWDidM_7J4vkUeFG4Yn3w4CIVa4Hq2Jaw77OeDwIhALtLSFfeBYXC-TiWb1THtT5YQP7IaDc5SPZotL8n0Zn2%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1688603341019682%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw2y7eCiAESVhsVYR9ucuy2F&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1688603341027642&usg=AOvVaw0U5gBHtEz6zT2EjuVtSxQe">https://allmylinks.com/gunzandrosas</a> </p>
25 Jul, 2023
Rob -
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15naYYVeS8QzGAOADYsZRvq8nkdafSvb1fQKDjhntiWg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15naYYVeS8QzGAOADYsZRvq8nkdafSvb1fQKDjhntiWg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>client rewrite -</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xuPCl1DEVHUNOH1veJ1ZF5mc338jmswgkICBP3KFPW8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xuPCl1DEVHUNOH1veJ1ZF5mc338jmswgkICBP3KFPW8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Suggestion: remove “The market analysis further projects that this figure will escalate to USD 87.89 billion by the year 2028. ” to comply w/ outlet requirements</p>
02 Aug, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><strong>Revised article: </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjbtqwzAYRl8laG6s_ElsS4HSYBrSJbQdMnQKsiUrSnRDFxe39N2L6NDx-w6c841y0Gi3QNeUfNxhzN0QK-mc1KIanCk7G2ET5hjIPJjlRr5Op_jVH47tdO4-z6fj5e3SvYRpFs_vB3sfO6_bDyy4Sk85-sd4ZUFZiR4W6F5CViQX5Ji2db1utoCjGxXbK-NFUNksffjLQr_mgoycAgwtAw60J5SDaFb1ivIeQ0MogQ1QUpG6yEWR59ttYtozy2e2l4YpXWwF84L_n59flPVQKw.MEQCIGwcXMxYNG4j4m-IH5TFpFO3slKYkWn-OTm_gbjD1wUpAiBkZYcAgLP-c86BF5NxUuGTLDyBNpEAuPTwBXh7nraeIA">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ycm-3gOvMszbEG7vUBwUMG_P_BHrvyeDQEnkfBpl7Y/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
15 Nov, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VJGxrz277nz2KExlrnYfP9fyZpXVBy8h1l3cGKbWw20/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VJGxrz277nz2KExlrnYfP9fyZpXVBy8h1l3cGKbWw20/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Nov, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YJ5yUYTk-CAk_GTwImdMIszaUUBVOz8ugX-33daayY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14YJ5yUYTk-CAk_GTwImdMIszaUUBVOz8ugX-33daayY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p> </p><p> </p><p>new article w/ citation: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ml1Qz4R6IVa7sjXLDSGrfP9nBWrDuvYNFlWSADP5irc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ml1Qz4R6IVa7sjXLDSGrfP9nBWrDuvYNFlWSADP5irc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Nov, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_xlB-ncTvWXrEqaPbvZAY56FmgfnjpD2s5ITJIt69fI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_xlB-ncTvWXrEqaPbvZAY56FmgfnjpD2s5ITJIt69fI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Nov, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ApcdjRcRdZ4AoTpCC67F6DW0riOovTVAKJtvoe2J6G0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ApcdjRcRdZ4AoTpCC67F6DW0riOovTVAKJtvoe2J6G0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Nov, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5KN9Opzu5BhU-MO89DxSnjqJ9SR_fmi2k4CMhdWpt0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d5KN9Opzu5BhU-MO89DxSnjqJ9SR_fmi2k4CMhdWpt0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gi8ki4r2-XPJt1045TvqOYqFxbxdxCKuoW8cGZ13T6w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gi8ki4r2-XPJt1045TvqOYqFxbxdxCKuoW8cGZ13T6w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Ujjval Pandya
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tbzx8vGVrRRPm0u1NZGLNQVoAbTnNkxZwPfnj6OZeTg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tbzx8vGVrRRPm0u1NZGLNQVoAbTnNkxZwPfnj6OZeTg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6EVaZkMNg1poATrPBskxJMerCEhhGGAJx2SezIIwdk/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6EVaZkMNg1poATrPBskxJMerCEhhGGAJx2SezIIwdk/edit</a></p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hNlAsXmcyfIcw61AW7pO5Et_xQdb5NnaQMprs6CabPg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hNlAsXmcyfIcw61AW7pO5Et_xQdb5NnaQMprs6CabPg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Jun, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12zwtTo6sYGwDMRAHF4fcTr6eAWgL587u6naHZonS7D0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12zwtTo6sYGwDMRAHF4fcTr6eAWgL587u6naHZonS7D0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Derek Rahn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJjs2KL7962RxbrmO1KzcTnOzQ_UNDeFD0sYBqO9NzQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJjs2KL7962RxbrmO1KzcTnOzQ_UNDeFD0sYBqO9NzQ/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Stevey Doublezero
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PbVbI6gQHkv4uzx-jazhfjug44--0PFK1m9c96ZxT6k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PbVbI6gQHkv4uzx-jazhfjug44--0PFK1m9c96ZxT6k/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
17 Aug, 2023
Stevey Doublezero
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUQzo4lBeabzduw0eEKrcfwjHNlXw77E_d5ZaddrUfA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUQzo4lBeabzduw0eEKrcfwjHNlXw77E_d5ZaddrUfA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Ben Decker
<blockquote><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHwBOHkuGwYbTbWRP9haB6hWKOQiwLqIh40y6BRxpQU/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHwBOHkuGwYbTbWRP9haB6hWKOQiwLqIh40y6BRxpQU/edit</a></p><p> </p></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Ben Decker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqAGEpR-MaZlXUfSRjEV63HhJtDod6gtseGjlfGTuWA/edit#heading=h.xkp6gfim86wi">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqAGEpR-MaZlXUfSRjEV63HhJtDod6gtseGjlfGTuWA/edit#heading=h.xkp6gfim86wi</a></p><p> </p>
06 Nov, 2023
Ben Decker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15SAKfdvm4Sk7pWW5T3qeQXtoZEvD62vHDchphQ-Cdfo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15SAKfdvm4Sk7pWW5T3qeQXtoZEvD62vHDchphQ-Cdfo/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Nov, 2023
Ben Decker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MPOWuiDggx0aeeF55oTR4y46iPF1jKTfzPPVM-jONTI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MPOWuiDggx0aeeF55oTR4y46iPF1jKTfzPPVM-jONTI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
10 Nov, 2023
Ben Decker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sS1lRco73h_r1TnUwNPoeEm5NeqfbnD4rVuERIr0c5E/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sS1lRco73h_r1TnUwNPoeEm5NeqfbnD4rVuERIr0c5E/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Ben Decker
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUpoHV9edlYRPggjQaml-2RDYNrPfILr8fUnCbg3tKM/edit#heading=h.53wdm4xz16uh">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUpoHV9edlYRPggjQaml-2RDYNrPfILr8fUnCbg3tKM/edit#heading=h.53wdm4xz16uh</a></p><p> </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Kyle David
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KCfd4o2EyJ9c4Ujd1vltU4oqvNKse53fzYdcR6DLlqg/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KCfd4o2EyJ9c4Ujd1vltU4oqvNKse53fzYdcR6DLlqg/edit</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jul, 2023
Mohamed Fathy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZLs_dPCM_qqdBf5v4irut_mS4g8JXb1DbtC1rygH_g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZLs_dPCM_qqdBf5v4irut_mS4g8JXb1DbtC1rygH_g/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2023
Alex Alemayohu
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dhu3CewWq7MLWRRA-4LgYaAsJIjJiKq2YUYoBBJPjmw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dhu3CewWq7MLWRRA-4LgYaAsJIjJiKq2YUYoBBJPjmw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
04 Aug, 2023
Dominic Williams
<h2>HigherU Launches Closed Beta for STEM Hopefuls</h2><p>Santa Barbara, CA — HigherU, an AI-powered platform for tech career preparation, has launched its closed beta in light of positive user feedback during its exclusive alpha stage. The platform serves universities and prepares science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students for careers in the technology sector.</p><p>HigherU’s closed beta represents a pioneering effort to bridge the gap between the targeted learning of online tech bootcamps and the structured curriculum of standard universities. It aims to create an immersive, AI-assisted learning environment where students can gain both a professional and practical understanding of the industry they aspire to enter.</p><p>HigherU sets out to address the common struggles students face in seeking and leveraging structured guidance for successful technical interviews. The platform goes beyond student support. Extending its reach to universities, co-founder and COO Stefanie Yi Wang believes the platform serves as an online resource and tool that will assist graduates throughout their job-seeking process. By collaborating with partner schools to enhance job placement rates and student success, the company strives to elevate the reputation and ranking of these universities, helping them attract more prospective students.</p><p>The HigherU platform has three key features: the first being tailored lessons, which are customized to cater to a broad spectrum of technical careers. Co-founder and CTO Firas Obeid calls it "living integration”, which enables the company to update its curricula in real time based on a number of factors, such as students’ frequently asked questions and to date industry requirements. </p><p>The second hallmark feature is the platform’s “Smart TA,” which guides students through complex problem-solving and facilitates personalized learning at their own pace. </p><p>Finally and foremost among these features is HigherU’s proprietary “readiness score”, a comprehensive assessment that paints a clear picture of each user’s progress toward their goals and provides insights into their likelihood of securing positions at their desired companies. Though the platform is currently in a closed beta phase, users have observed an average improvement of approximately 60% within three months with the <i>Readiness Score </i>showing a 75% correlation with job placement success among users. </p><p>Co-founder and CEO Dominic Williams states, “Success, in my opinion, is the ability to translate one’s vision into reality: creating a solution that truly solves a problem, and contributes positively to society. At HigherU, my co-founders and I believe that success is not merely defined by one single benchmark but encompasses the entire journey, the continuous learning, and the profound impact they create along the way.”</p><p>As the company prepares for its official launch, HigherU remains dedicated to its vision of becoming an integral part of tech education in universities nationwide and globally. The company hopes to partner with more universities, expand its reach to a wider variety of STEM students, and change the way that they prepare for their tech careers.</p><p>Williams adds, “At HigherU, our motto is ‘#Dream Big, Work Hard, and Execute!’ Our ultimate goal is to get into every university in America to level the playing field in technical interview preparation, so that every student, regardless of their background and school ranking, can be made ready for their interviews and land their dream job.”</p><p>The company is currently planning for a full launch in Q1 of 2024.</p><p><strong>About HigherU</strong></p><p>HigherU is an AI-powered tech interview prep and job referral platform that serves universities and prepares science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students for careers in the technology sector. The company was co-founded by Stefanie Yi Wang, Firas Obeid, and Dominic Williams and aims to bridge the gap between online tech bootcamps and traditional universities through tailored lessons, the platform’s adaptable Smart TA AI, and a personalized Readiness Score.</p><p>To learn more about the company, visit <a href="http://www.higheru.ai/">www.higheru.ai</a> or contact:</p><p>Dominic Williams, CEO</p><p>+1 (512) 254-2527</p><p>info@higheru.ai</p><p>https://www.higheru.ai/</p>
02 Feb, 2024
Vittal Jadhav
<p>Do not publish the below. Tabari's old article.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTd98GCsZwPSUlBLLdtAyJjhsd8hFVe54N4Ozig83Rg/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTd98GCsZwPSUlBLLdtAyJjhsd8hFVe54N4Ozig83Rg/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p><p>The more I understood about AKKODIS, I think this article will be better suited to Market Watch's guidelines. They need company-centric press releases about a singular topic. This can work for Bloomberg/Y/BI if you are open to that also.</p><p> </p><p>DO publish the below. Jeannine's new draft.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fn9vaWY9s6Y6SUioFrsrm4-v24bOSpV4tPVTemCfceY/edit#heading=h.dcktqv8vtv8h">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fn9vaWY9s6Y6SUioFrsrm4-v24bOSpV4tPVTemCfceY/edit#heading=h.dcktqv8vtv8h</a></p><p> </p>
27 Mar, 2024
Vittal Jadhav
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/115RnD_I4KcDVORDeXA7fhnEzE1RjJIQ7_Koke9l17fk/edit?usp=sharing"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/115RnD_I4KcDVORDeXA7fhnEzE1RjJIQ7_Koke9l17fk/edit?usp=sharing</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>The below was published, not the above.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aF3edpaIn0u4z4LD9uuwnurZjwtAX-4kuOxp2bfOHro/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aF3edpaIn0u4z4LD9uuwnurZjwtAX-4kuOxp2bfOHro/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Pria Showalter
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4YcDw1sM0KwIfgyunxVeL2xRiLeWC5PkXANjsg3TZU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4YcDw1sM0KwIfgyunxVeL2xRiLeWC5PkXANjsg3TZU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jul, 2023
Pria Showalter
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t9vVdxvSJkZrjRx8VbNcXjZOo1b_R5QrlYISDRhhiT4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t9vVdxvSJkZrjRx8VbNcXjZOo1b_R5QrlYISDRhhiT4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Pria Showalter
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O9GtS-zBZq61T1dsv7BwQNFJpwVv2BfuIGz2Z7KtQU8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O9GtS-zBZq61T1dsv7BwQNFJpwVv2BfuIGz2Z7KtQU8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Manny .
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmGgKa5cb4hsseMDdb90_umKCrbBpYS7aQjVbeQHbH0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmGgKa5cb4hsseMDdb90_umKCrbBpYS7aQjVbeQHbH0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
19 Jun, 2023
Sascon LLC Strengthens Trust & Security in the Financial Services Industry
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4QBXfYQrMRSR_tXK9032kdk49OkVYV_PrfdbZF_xO0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4QBXfYQrMRSR_tXK9032kdk49OkVYV_PrfdbZF_xO0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Sascon LLC Strengthens Trust & Security in the Financial Technology Services Industry</strong></p><p><strong>Sascon LLC</strong>, led by Ms. Osaigbovo Edegbe, uses digital technology to transform the financial services sector. With a team of highly skilled professionals with over 15 years of combined experience, they provide consulting services to support organizations with data analytics & insights, cybersecurity & risk management, digital transformation, payments & transaction solutions, blockchain & cryptocurrency, etc. The company offers personalized solutions tailored to meet each client's unique goals.</p><p>Ms. Edegbe is an accomplished entrepreneur and professional holding a Master's Degree in Finance from the Technological University, Dublin, with several years of experience working in large corporations and startups in the financial and IT sectors. Her finance, digital technology, and compliance expertise have helped organizations and industry professionals establish frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.</p><p>“Our mission is to enable organizations to confidently navigate the complex financial technology ecosystem, whether they are financial institutions, payment service providers, or a disruptive fintech startup, we have the expertise to drive their success,” states Ms. Edegbe. One of Sascon LLC’s core offerings is designing and implementing robust frameworks to ensure clients comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. </p><p>According to the CEO, it is<strong> </strong>the joint responsibility of all businesses in the financial services space to maintain good processes to avoid money laundering and fraud, as failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines, loss of reputation, and even legal consequences. Her book, “<i>Mastering KYC and AML Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups and Small Businesses,"</i> provides advice on the best practices for building a strong KYC and AML framework for small businesses and startups. </p><p>Ms. Edegbe is not only an entrepreneur and published Author but a trailblazer in her field with a deep commitment and dedication to entrepreneurship and the technology ecosystem. She regularly mentors and participates in business programs as Speaker and Judge to support the business growth development of other entrepreneurs. She is a Judge at the 2023 African Business Hero (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy designed to feature 10 African entrepreneur finalists each year as they pitch their business to win a share of US$1.5 million in grant money and gain access to unparalleled mentoring, networking, and training opportunities.</p><p>As Osaigbovo continues her journey in financial services, technology, and entrepreneurship, she advances her network, skills, and ability to identify pressing challenges and develop transformative solutions. She is a source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and compliance professionals worldwide.</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Osaigbovo Edegbe: Disrupting the Financial Technology Services Industry with Sascon LLC
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19 Jun, 2023
Osaigbovo Edegbe: Building a Strong KYC/AML Framework for Financial Services Companies
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_rAcsZI50tohcntTwvAUq8le_C3vIyCFi688OKt4s4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_rAcsZI50tohcntTwvAUq8le_C3vIyCFi688OKt4s4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Osaigbovo Edegbe: Building a Strong KYC/AML Framework for Financial Services Companies</strong></p><p>As financial technology solutions emerge rapidly in many countries, money laundering and terrorist financing activities have also increased globally. According to <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/in/Documents/finance/Forensic/in-forensic-AML-Survey-report-2020-noexp.pdf">Deloitte</a>, an estimated 2-5% of the global GDP, or as much as $2 trillion, is laundered yearly. </p><p>Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transaction volumes, changing customer behaviors, thereby worsening Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. These innovative tools and platforms have revolutionized how we manage our finances, providing convenience, accessibility, and efficiency. However, with these advancements come challenges, particularly in ensuring transactions' trust, security, and legitimacy. In addressing these concerns, businesses must constantly familiarize themselves with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations to safeguard the integrity of their products and platforms. </p><p>According to the Founder/CEO of Sascon LLC and Author of “<i>Mastering KYC and AML Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups and Small Businesses,"</i><strong> Osaigbovo Edegbe</strong>,<strong> </strong>it is<strong> </strong>the joint responsibility of all businesses in the financial services space to maintain good processes and avoid money laundering and fraud. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines, loss of reputation, and even legal consequences. She advises fintech startup founders on the best practices for building a strong KYC and AML framework.</p><p><strong>Identify Your Customer Base</strong></p><p>Ms. Edegbe submits that the first step in building a strong KYC program is identifying your customer base. She states that businesses must determine their customers, their type of business, and the nature of transactions. </p><p>She says, “Identifying your customer base is essential because it helps determine the risk level associated with your business. High-risk businesses, such as money service businesses or those dealing with high-value transactions, require more stringent KYC procedures than low-risk businesses, such as retail stores”.</p><p><strong>Collect and Verify Customer Data</strong></p><p>The expert mentioned that after a company has identified its customer base, it should also collect and verify customer data to ensure the information provided is accurate and authentic. She advises that companies can do this through various methods, such as ID verification, document verification, or biometric verification, and must collect such data following the relevant data and privacy laws. </p><p><strong>Implement Ongoing Monitoring</strong></p><p>To help companies identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities and report them to the appropriate authorities, Ms. Edegbe advises companies to monitor customer transactions and behavior continuously. </p><p>She says, “Ongoing monitoring is essential to any KYC/AML program and detecting suspicious activities.</p><p><strong>Conduct Risk Assessments</strong></p><p>In the words of Ms. Osaigbovo Edegbe, risk assessment is critical to building an effective KYC and AML program. She recommends companies conduct regular risk assessments to identify high-risk customers, transactions, and countries. </p><p>“This will ensure that the company’s compliance programs remain practical and up-to-date,” She said.</p><p><strong>Train Your Employees/Team</strong></p><p>“If you don’t train them, you can’t blame them,” says Ms. Edegbe as she advises companies to provide adequate employee training and resources. </p><p>She hinted that employees and team members should be trained to identify and report suspicious activity, collect and verify customer data, and conduct ongoing monitoring.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed About Regulatory Changes</strong></p><p>Regulatory changes are inevitable, Edegbe warned, and staying informed about any changes that may affect your business is critical. She advised companies to review regulatory updates regularly, attend industry events, and join relevant networks to stay up-to-date with changes in KYC and AML compliance regulations. </p><p>In her submission, building a strong KYC and AML framework is critical for all companies to comply with regulations and avoid potential legal and reputational consequences. She emphasized that by following these best practices, companies can develop effective KYC and AML programs that protect themselves and their customers.</p><p>Furthermore, Ms. Edegbe reiterates that building a strong KYC and AML framework is critical for small businesses to comply with regulations and avoid potential legal and reputational consequences and recommends that companies develop effective KYC and AML programs that protect themselves and their customers.</p><p>About Osaigbovo Edegbe</p><p>Osaigbovo Edegbe is an award-winning entrepreneur, Author, and CEO of Sascon LLC, a US-based company utilizing digital technology to transform the financial services sector. With a team of highly skilled professionals with over 15 years of combined experience, they provide consulting services to support organizations with data analytics & insights, cybersecurity & risk management, digital transformation, payments & transaction solutions, blockchain & cryptocurrency, etc. She holds a Masters's Degree in Finance from the University of Technology, Dublin, with several years of experience working in large corporations and startups in the financial and IT sectors. Her finance, digital technology, and compliance expertise have helped organizations and industry professionals establish frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards. </p>
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Linda Walker (Sam's Toys)
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Linda Walker (Sam's Toys)
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29 Jun, 2023
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Derek Rahn
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30 Jun, 2023
Derek Rahn
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07 Sep, 2023
Mark Steven Fisher
<h2>Mortgage Loan Originator Mark Steven Fisher Talks Inflation and Its Impact on Homeownership</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/f5o-8J3crhrfSQtNdo-cA8jU1HoU278rjbqftYDSKPGf4nD4IOEwbbdvlXRiyry-srQD1CIz5MCKCCVDDdzb0Zc0WtNx99MCjpe-YY2EU1lqljjW-N8XIzBXc5CUjNxmgtoRl5VUgl3MZ6_EPY2q35g"></figure><p>As of June 2023, inflation has gone down to 2.97%. Compared to the previous year where inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1%, this is a notable decrease. It’s a sign that things are trying to improve, the keyword there being “trying”. Even though we are seeing a significant decrease in inflation rates, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is still high. Unfortunately, this means that many things are still being impacted, such as food, clothing, shelter, and sales taxes.</p><p>This does, unfortunately, mean that crucial expenses, like mortgages, have been impacted by these numbers as well, which has left prospective homeowners in a particularly difficult lurch. Mark Steven Fisher, CEO of The Fisher Mortgage Group headquartered in the Bronx, has sat down to talk with us about the current state of the home buyer’s market.</p><p><strong>Digital Journal: Hey, Mark. Glad to have you. Thanks for speaking with us today. Would you mind telling us more about yourself?</strong></p><p>Mark Steven Fisher: I’ve been working to help our community, both locally and across 12 different states, achieve their goals of homeownership since 2011, and I am proud to say that I have been a part of over 2,000 families’ journeys to homeownership. </p><p><strong>DJ: What motivated you to start Fisher Mortgage Group (FMG)?</strong></p><p>Fisher: Starting out 12 years ago, I was just a one man show, but I’ve expanded since then. I have so many amazing individuals that help provide our clients with an amazing experience and truly make owning a home simple and transparent. I’m a big advocate of not over complicating things, so we always try to do our best to simplify things as much as possible.</p><p><strong>DJ: Every company has a community or “niche” that they’ve carved out for themselves, and it seems that FMG is popular with families. How has that been going for you?</strong></p><p>Fisher: It’s been going great. Having a family now myself with a wife and two children is even more meaningful because I know the impact that homeownership has on a family long-term. It provides stability, a place to call home, and a piece of the American dream.</p><p><strong>DJ: The pandemic, inflation, and the CPI have both impacted the buyer’s market in their own ways. What are your thoughts about these changes, and how have they impacted your work, if at all?</strong></p><p>Fisher: Inflation goes hand and hand with mortgage rates. So, as we saw record inflation numbers last year, mortgage rates and affordability took a big hit. But inflation has come down considerably from those highs, and it's only a matter of time before mortgage rates catch up and come down with it. Which is something of a blessing and a curse. The only issue is that, as rates come down, that drives more buyers into the market and pushes prices higher again. </p><p><strong>DJ: Some people are determined to buy a home. But as they waited and prepared themselves, they were hit by the pandemic and now inflation. Do you have any advice for people who feel like there’s no “good time” to buy a home in these circumstances?</strong></p><p>Fisher: I think it’s like trying to time the stock market: most of us aren't going to get it right. Oftentimes, we get it completely wrong. People also called for a “market crash” for the past 3 years, but the market has continued to appreciate due to the lack of inventory. My best advice is to stop trying to time the market and buy a home as soon as it’s affordable for you. When inflation and mortgage rates come down, there will be another surge of buyers that will drive prices even higher.</p><p><strong>DJ: We’ve heard that you also lead virtual workshops on a fairly regular basis. What are these workshops about?</strong></p><p>Fisher: These workshops are all about empowering people and helping them understand the process of purchasing a home by breaking it down into easy-to-understand pieces. Many people think that it takes months of research before they will be ready to buy a home, which simply isn’t true. </p><p><strong>DJ: What’s next for you and your company?</strong></p><p>Fisher: We plan to continue growing our team and helping even more families achieve their homeownership goals. We’re known for helping underserved communities and people that need that little bit of extra help to make it to the finish line. </p><p><strong>DJ: Mark, thanks for your time. Before we close out, do you have any last thoughts for our readers?</strong></p><p>Fisher: Educating yourself and then taking action is key. The longer you wait, the more like it is that you’ll likely miss out on potential equity growth. The market appreciates on average by around 4% annually, although we’ve seen much stronger numbers than that in the last few years. This year alone, we are on track for around 5-8% appreciation. Unless something drastic happens, real estate isn’t going down in value. </p><p>■</p><p><strong>ABOUT MARK STEVEN FISHER</strong></p><p>For over ten years, Mark Steven Fisher has helped over 2000 families achieve their goal of homeownership, totaling over $1B in closed loan volume. The company offers mortgage service in English and Spanish to service a broad spectrum of underserved and underrepresented communities in the Bronx and the greater New York area. A Fordham University Gabelli School of Business alumnus, founder and CEO of the Fisher Mortgage Group, and Regional Vice President of UNMB Home Loans Inc., he accredits his success to three key things: Relationships, Communication, and Honesty.</p>
31 Jul, 2023
Mark Steven Fisher
<h2>Mark Steven Fisher on Helping Underrepresented Communities Achieve Dreams of Homeownership</h2><p>Buying and owning a home is a dream for many Americans. Unfortunately, this dream has become harder to achieve as we’ve moved forward as a society. There’s been a lot of press trying to pin the housing crisis on newer generations when, in reality, housing prices have far exceeded average wages by hundreds of thousands of dollars, and external economic factors continue to highlight this disparity. This is made even more evident for the underserved and underrepresented communities throughout the nation who have been heavily impacted by these economic changes.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksfisher/">Mark Steven Fisher</a> has been working over ten years as a mortgage loan originator, working closely with over 2,000 families in these communities to help them not only get closer to homeownership but also achieve their dreams. Through this, he has achieved over $1 Billion in closed loan volume. He accomplished this by offering residential mortgage financing, including qualified and non-qualified loan programs, for individuals who have a stable income and good credit but don’t qualify through traditional tax returns and W2s. This can be crucial for workers with unconventional working circumstances.</p><p>Fisher, an alumnus of Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, accredits his success to three key things: relationships, communication, and honesty. He believes that it is important to maintain open, strong, and transparent dialogue with realtors, attorneys, and borrowers throughout the transaction process to keep things moving smoothly.</p><p>“This is where many originators go wrong,” Fisher states, “by overpromising and underdelivering. My philosophy is quite the opposite: always under promise and over deliver. By setting realistic expectations, you can always make sure you meet or exceed them. By having strong channels of communication, you can keep all parties happy, optimistic, and well-informed.”</p><p>Fisher states that he has closed many difficult transactions in the past, but despite this, there were times when he has had to walk away from a deal. He believes that, by saying no from the outset when faced with dubious transactions or with ones that “aren’t doable”, he can save everyone both time and stress.</p><p>Throughout his career, Fisher has been accredited in several publications. Scotsman Guide Magazine recognized him as one of the top 75 loan originators in the country; he joined Mortgage Professional America’s Young Guns list in 2014 as one of the stars in the mortgage industry. When he joined this list, Fisher had accumulated $20.5M in total loan volume. He was also listed in National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s “40 Under Forty”.</p><p>He was recently invited on News 12 in the 5 Boroughs and Westchester to speak as an expert on the housing market. UNMB Home Loans Inc. and Fisher recently launched a new product that allows people to obtain a second mortgage on investment properties. This is meant to be a tool to help clients leverage the equity on their property without losing the interest rate on their first mortgage.</p><p>Fisher will be hosting a virtual home buyer seminar in August 2023 to teach prospective homeowners about the current buyer’s market, debunk common misconceptions, teach them about what they need to get a mortgage, and more.</p><p><strong>About Mark Steven Fisher</strong></p><p>Over the past ten years Mark has helped over 2000 families achieve their goal of homeownership, totaling over $1,000,000,000 in closed loan volume. A Fordham University Gabelli School of Business Alumni, Mark accredits his success to three key things; Relationships, Communication and Honesty. He believes that it is extremely important to communicate with realtors, attorneys and borrowers before and during a transaction to keep things moving smoothly. Mortgage services available in English and Spanish.</p><p>He can be found online <a href="https://unmb.mymortgage-online.com/MarkStevenFisher.html">UNMB Home Loans Inc.</a> or contacted at mfisher@unmb.com.</p>
25 Jul, 2023
Mark Steven Fisher
<h2>What Inflation Means for New and Current Homeowners</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5gwFfZyuKReVGBuuKy-E45d4Cw0Aay0RQAEwLsWugg5nO9SAiVp4_HnM-4uZFRrH67wFodmrxvPexlCrvPZykMoXaRVW6O1NSx4Mm2sy-Ce06D58YOz4iu6TTfSEtkwY82C870DZl5pOMgQcbeLWVY4"></figure><p>Inflation and deflation aren’t uncommon cycles in an economy’s lifespan, but while deflation is often taken as a sign of things to come, inflation presents a time of hardship without a definitive end. Inflation has a few notable impacts, but it largely increases interest rates, reduces consumers’ buying power, and slows down the economy’s overall growth. Not only did inflation reach a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, there are also some lasting effects from the COVID-19 outbreak that have brought on a new level of complications.</p><p>The Federal Reserve, also called “the Fed”, has stepped in to raise interest rates to combat inflation. As of September 2022, the Fed kicked up interest rates five times. These rising rates help keep the economy afloat, though this puts a strain on everyday citizens. Mark Steven Fisher from the Fisher Mortgage Group has come to deliver his insights about the current buyer market.</p><p>“There’s good news on the horizon,” says Mark. “The inflation rate is currently at 2.97% as of June, which means that we’ll eventually start to see an improvement in the economy. Unfortunately, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is still high at 305. Every day consumers are still paying their strenuous share for everyday commodities like utilities, food, shelter, fuel, and sales taxes.”</p><p>The pandemic also kicked off a new wave of housing demands, and this coupled with the fact that housing prices are on the rise (and have rapidly exceeded inflation ≈4:1), it’s difficult to bridge the disconnect. For many people,<a href="https://simplenexus.com/homehub/signup/markfisher@unmb.com"> owning their own home</a> is still a large part of “the American dream”. Housing prices being an average of $416,000, however, presents a clear and expensive roadblock on the way to that dream.</p><p>So, this presents an important question: “How do I buy my own home during inflation?” Mark gives a few tips and strategies that can help current and prospective homeowners decide their next steps.</p><p><strong>1: Take a Second Look at Your Budget.</strong></p><p>This is the best time to get a beat on how much you’re willing to spend on a home versus how much you can actually afford. List out all of your expenses and weigh them against your monthly income. This household budget will help you calculate a prospective mortgage payment, and this can also help you take steps towards calculating and saving for a future down payment.</p><p><strong>2: Be More Flexible With Your Housing Options.</strong></p><p>If you initially intended to buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, your budget today might only allow for a 2BD 1BA condo. A house that’s 30 minutes away from your work might be more affordable than one that’s twenty. During inflation, it’s important to expand your horizons, be more flexible, and reevaluate. Mark says, “Always keep your hard ‘yes’ and ‘no’ options on hand, but be willing to compromise and fairly weigh out each home you find that might meet expectations.”</p><p><strong>3: Look into New Developments</strong></p><p>Emerging neighborhoods and new developments can present great opportunities for new homeowners or for current owners who are desiring a change. “These can often go for the same price as houses that have been on the market long-term, so you can end up saving a lot on repairs and renovation by buying new.”</p><p><strong>4: Monitor the Market.</strong></p><p>This can be an incredibly frustrating step, but it could ultimately work out in your favor. While no one can 100% predict when an inflation period will end or when rates will start to decrease, it’s important to keep an eye on the interest rates. Every marginal decrease can help you stretch each dollar to the fullest.</p><p><strong>5: Talk with an expert.</strong></p><p>“At the end of the day, there’s a lot to know, and not every solution is going to fit your situation,” says Mark. “Take an opportunity to speak with your bank, your credit union or with <a href="https://unmb.mymortgage-online.com/MarkStevenFisher.html">an accredited loan originator like myself</a>. It’s important for you to sit down with someone who can really get to know you and your needs to develop a plan that’s right for you.”</p><p>While the economy is still in a state of healing, Mark encourages people to not give up hope. He poignantly adds, “If an opportunity won’t readily present itself, I’ll be there to help make one for you. Times won’t always be tough. We just have to do our best, stay aware, and keep an eye out for the future.”</p><p><strong>ABOUT MARK STEVEN FISHER</strong></p><p>For over ten years, Mark has helped over 2000 families achieve their goal of homeownership, totaling over $1,000,000,000 in closed loan volume. A Fordham University Gabelli School of Business Alumni, Mark accredits his success to three key things: relationships, communication and honesty. He regularly holds virtual home buyer seminars in English and Spanish to teach people about important home buying strategies, what they need to acquire a mortgage, discuss the current landscape of the buyer’s market, and more. He can also be found on YouTube and Instagram @NYC_Mortgage where he posts mortgage and personal finance tips. </p>
06 Sep, 2023
Mark Steven Fisher
<h2>Fisher Mortgage Group Crosses $1 Billion in Closed Loan Volume</h2><p>NEW YORK CITY, NY—Fisher Mortgage Group, a home loan originator agency under UNMB Home Loans Inc., has recently reported that it has achieved over $1 Billion USD in closed-end mortgage loans. Over the past ten years, the agency has worked with over 2,000 families to help them become homeowners. The agency specializes in helping underserved and underrepresented communities throughout the nation with the largest percentage of clients being Spanish-speaking residents.</p><p>The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development identifies some of the barriers that underserved communities face on the path to homeownership including a lack of capital for down payments and closing costs, as well as a lack of understanding about the homebuying process, especially for families that speak English as a second language.</p><p>By working with these communities and providing bilingual services to better serve families, Fisher Mortgage Group has helped reduce common barriers to entry. The agency has families explore their buying options by providing residential mortgage financing through qualified and non-qualified mortgage loan programs, such as FHA, Conventional Loans, DSCR, and Bank Statement Mortgage Loans.</p><p>Mark Steven Fisher, founder of Fisher Mortgage Group and Regional Vice President of UNMB Home Loans Inc., comments, “It’s important to maintain open and strong dialogue with realtors, attorneys, and borrowers throughout the entire transaction process to keep things moving smoothly. Don’t be afraid to turn down a deal if it isn’t doable as it can save everyone involved time and stress. This is where many originators go wrong.”</p><p>One of the ways that Fisher Mortgage Group was able to connect with these families was through the agency’s virtual home buyer seminars. These seminars are conducted in both English and Spanish and give attendees an understanding of what they need to acquire a mortgage, help attendees determine their current readiness to buy a house, discuss current market conditions, and break down what’s involved with pre-approval benefits.</p><p>Because the current buying market can be difficult to navigate, Fisher Mortgage Group has been refining these seminars to reach a broader client base and to keep generations of prospective homeowners informed. The agency is set to host another seminar in August 2023.</p><p><strong>ABOUT FISHER MORTGAGE GROUP</strong></p><p><i>For over ten years, Fisher Mortgage Group has helped over 2000 families achieve their goal of homeownership, totaling over $1B in closed loan volume. The company offers mortgage service in English and Spanish to service a broad spectrum of underserved and underrepresented communities in the Bronx and the greater New York area. The company was founded by Mark Steven Fisher, a Fordham University Gabelli School of Business alumnus and Regional Vice President of UNMB Home Loans Inc. who accredits his success to three key things: Relationships, Communication, and Honesty.</i></p><p><strong>ABOUT UNMB HOME LOANS INC.</strong></p><p><i>Trusted since 1979, UNMB Home Loans Inc. is one of the nation’s best-managed mortgage banks. The mission of our licensed mortgage loan originators is to educate our clients on their home financing options so they can make an informed decision and receive the loan program that best meets their needs. For over 40 years, we have thrived through adversity and economic storms. We remain committed to building relationships, streamlining processes and embracing technology in order to deliver impeccable service.</i></p><p>To learn more about the company, visit<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NYCMortgage"> the official Facebook page</a>, or contact:</p><p>Mark Steven Fisher</p><p>+1 (718) 540-4810</p><p>mfisher@unmb.com</p><p><a href="https://unmb.mymortgage-online.com/MarkStevenFisher.html">Mark Steven Fisher at UNMB Home Loans Inc.</a></p>
07 Sep, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mhGvGXxi9Bhokxt5Nsi7Q7_B_NUU0-4czTnn2qqSoW0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mhGvGXxi9Bhokxt5Nsi7Q7_B_NUU0-4czTnn2qqSoW0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 Aug, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15L9SIRaPAuASVk-_S7cyBcrDcP1P6OOsSLz_qojv4Us/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15L9SIRaPAuASVk-_S7cyBcrDcP1P6OOsSLz_qojv4Us/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YY6rPfSYAFU-REPXvoXcGsOcI_07Dklquw9geJE6gc8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YY6rPfSYAFU-REPXvoXcGsOcI_07Dklquw9geJE6gc8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cLq_rbvSvGwWQfYKZnOTzQgkbVLnUITgDRXj34tKhq4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cLq_rbvSvGwWQfYKZnOTzQgkbVLnUITgDRXj34tKhq4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jg8jK-4gdaLRVqgW7oyJ6ErXVHW3eshSPRlyRI4_Znc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jg8jK-4gdaLRVqgW7oyJ6ErXVHW3eshSPRlyRI4_Znc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSohTPQaeMCd8LctGOJDn0KDPwOUzPbO9r_FJNB-6XM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSohTPQaeMCd8LctGOJDn0KDPwOUzPbO9r_FJNB-6XM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Just made a few quick word changes – approving with these edits. Thank you!</p>
29 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQAjbeFd4umQxeVSYNcsdFjjMPBHFX7P5JxEolCCnGM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQAjbeFd4umQxeVSYNcsdFjjMPBHFX7P5JxEolCCnGM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>i changed the term “buy-now” to “done-now” to match the title - lmk :)</p>
23 Jun, 2023
Calvin Nantz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/194wSRFoD123_vbWwGkk8PhZZv2gklGQdmkT_g9BCO04/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/194wSRFoD123_vbWwGkk8PhZZv2gklGQdmkT_g9BCO04/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>sending for publication now :) 4:35 pm 6/9 TF</p>
12 Jul, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Wsf1MM1leKj0ONw3cIbIqhxD514eIX5IzAPpOtO7wY/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Wsf1MM1leKj0ONw3cIbIqhxD514eIX5IzAPpOtO7wY/edit</a></p><p> </p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11BTPuRkOIzCawj-tJt-OVj7bmaSygqJgjbjjX3BIjXU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11BTPuRkOIzCawj-tJt-OVj7bmaSygqJgjbjjX3BIjXU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UX2uRRMEdwCLsNVJ-ANg4oB-MnDwoKLpbHi1AUbOAiI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UX2uRRMEdwCLsNVJ-ANg4oB-MnDwoKLpbHi1AUbOAiI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Jun, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNIWLMDDUSy2foiJRGGCWJzQdD4uZwARTnFTx36kwr4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNIWLMDDUSy2foiJRGGCWJzQdD4uZwARTnFTx36kwr4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Jun, 2023
Crypto Client
<h2>Straato LLC Seeks to Redefine Trading with Novel Digital Asset Marketplace</h2><p>Today, the speed of technological progress is faster than at any point in human history. Technology builds on technology as we race into the future. Sometimes, though, the best way to improve something is not necessarily just to drive new advances but to take a step back and look at the existing world in a slightly different way. This is the premise behind the <a href="https://www.straato.com/">Straato Marketplace</a>, which seeks to be a game changer in the digital asset industry by redefining the fundamental ideas of “financial value” and “market economics”.</p><p>Straato LLC was founded earlier this year to answer a single question: “Why can’t an asset that only increases in value exist?” This concept of an asset always “going up” seems flat-out impossible, too good to be true. This apparent impossibility spurred the creators of the Straato Marketplace to solve this lingering puzzle and revolutionize how the world understands systems of exchange.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace is a centralized, cyclical, strategic marketplace where users can exchange digital assets called “Straato” that exclusively increase in value through trading. The marketplace operates with two main components: the offer queue and the reset. The offer queue governs asset exchange between users. Users submit their Straato assets for sale via the offer queue, which stipulates that new offers always increase in price during a given period of trading. Users can then purchase Straato that has been placed on the queue. Instead of a buy-first economy like how most current systems operate, Straato employs a seller-first mentality. Think of an exchange as a handshake where either party can extend their hand first.</p><p>However, even an asset that exclusively goes up through trading can’t climb in value forever. Therefore, the marketplace may undergo a reset when the supply or demand for assets falls below a threshold. The reset ensures that Straato trading can continue indefinitely, offering a seamless, cyclical trading experience for users. Once a reset is triggered, trading pauses for a brief period of time during which the price of Straato is reset. When a new cycle begins, trading restarts. If a user holds Straato through the reset, they will have a chance to recoup losses in the new trading cycle.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace was made as a blueprint for a new global economy where “anything and everything can be tokenized and traded as digital assets” and where everyone, without barrier, can take charge of their financial futures. Straato is not a traditional cryptocurrency, but its unique properties help define the company’s core mission to “democratize the very foundations of finance.” Straato is primarily driven by the idea that financial value is derived solely from demand, a revolutionary concept that Straato believes will shape the economy of their vision.</p><p>The marketplace embraces community and welcomes the casual day-trader as openly as it does a savvy market analyst. The Straato Marketplace is intuitive, user-friendly, and creates what may be considered the ultimate strategy economy, full of intellectual challenges and thought puzzles, such as the prisoners’ dilemma. The Straato Marketplace is open to everyone and aims to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere; Straato will also soon be launching a community Discord server for both marketplace users and curious passers-by to add a social element to the platform.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace launched May, 2023. To connect with the team, visit them online at https://www.straato.com/ or on Instagram at @realstraato.</p>
08 Jun, 2023
Crypto Client
<h2>Straato Marketplace Launches to Redefine Digital Asset Trading</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.straato.com/">Straato Marketplace</a> is a brand-new centralized and cyclical strategic trading platform that allows users to trade unique digital assets called Straato that only go up in value. The marketplace seeks to challenge current understandings of financial value and digital asset exchange. The platform’s creation was sparked by a single question, “Why can’t an asset that only goes up in value exist?” Today, the Straato Marketplace brings that impossible asset to fruition, based on the idea that financial value is derived solely from demand</p><p>Straato believes that its marketplace platform has the potential to unleash greater economic creativity and flexibility by bringing the idea that financial value is solely derived from demand into the mainstream. The company aims to build a world where everyone can take charge of their financial futures by playing an active role in shaping them. This mission is executed through the Straato Marketplace’s cyclical, zero-barrier trading system. The marketplace was built to allow traders of all kinds to have a fun and engaging experience on the platform, regardless of whether or not they have any prior trading knowledge.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace operates with two main components: the offer queue and the reset. The offer queue governs asset exchange between users. Users submit their Straato assets for sale via the offer queue, which stipulates that new offers always increase in price during a given period of trading. Users can then purchase Straato that has been placed on the queue.</p><p>However, even an asset that exclusively goes up through trading can’t climb in value forever. Therefore, the Marketplace may undergo a reset when the supply or demand for assets falls below a specific threshold. The reset ensures that Straato trading can continue indefinitely, offering a seamless, cyclical trading experience for users. Once a reset is triggered, trading pauses for a brief period of time during which the price of Straato is reset. When the new cycle begins, trading restarts. But don’t worry: if you held Straato through the reset, you will have a chance to recoup losses in the new trading cycle.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace is a high-risk, high-return platform that encourages engagement and actively discourages long-term holdouts and inaction. The Straato Marketplace is intuitive, user-friendly, and offers users a host of intellectual challenges and interesting trading puzzles, such as the prisoners’ dilemma. Straato hopes to grow an active trading and social community on the platform to help make the Straato vision a reality.</p><p>To learn more about Straato Marketplace, visit<a href="https://www.straato.com/"> the official website</a> or dive deep into<a href="https://docs.straato.com/"> the online User Guide</a>.</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Which Estate Plan is Best For You?
<h2>Which Estate Plan is Best For You?</h2><p>Creating an estate plan is the first step towards building a more secure future and the last step in ensuring that your final wishes are properly fulfilled. But what is an estate plan? Despite how powerful and resourceful they are, many people haven’t heard of them. Estate planning refers to the process to manage your assets and life preferences in the event that you are incapacitated or pass on.</p><p>Estate plans include creating a Last Will, establishing Trust, capturing medical preferences in Living Will, and outlining the details for a power of attorney for the property and assets management if it should ever be needed. By having an estate plan, you can secure your most precious relationships and have a plan that closely aligns with your values and faith.</p><p>To further break down what estate plans can do for you, let’s talk about the common aspects.</p><p><strong>Wills and trusts</strong> are related to wealth, fulfilling debt obligations, and protecting your inheritors from any fallout.</p><p><strong>Living will</strong> is about your preferences regarding medical treatments as well as organ donations and/or transplants in case you can no longer make decisions on your own.</p><p><strong>Power of attorney</strong> outlines your affairs and how people should act on your behalf. This is also referred to as a “healthcare proxy”.</p><p><strong>Belief and faith</strong> ensure that the deeply rooted values you hold dear are considered and respected from beginning to end.</p><p>For many, estate planning is tied into their core belief system, such as the Halacha Will based on Jewish inheritance law and Islamic Wills for<a href="https://www.islamicinheritancelaw.com/"> Muslim succession law</a>.</p><p>While every estate plan comes with features and necessities that appeal to different people, never compromising your values is important. This isn’t just a form-filling process; it’s more than that. Being able to create an estate plan is to embrace the beauty of life while also making moves to protect you and your family against the unpredictability of death.</p><p>Start with the basics and start making your plans as early as possible. You’ll be able to make modifications whenever you need, so you’re not locked into a single estate plan should you desire a chance. Reach out to the expert at<a href="https://www.wassiyyah.com/"> Wassiyyah</a> to discuss your options and learn more about how you can take the first step on your estate planning journey.</p><p><i>The information in this article is not intended for investment, tax, legal or financial advice.</i></p>
22 Jun, 2023
Chris Fenillo
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmqWfgSp1JwbBWjmBIzGc7Vui4EoIjyl9OChzm4BsEM/edit?usp=sharing</p>
14 Jun, 2023
Kyle Mcdowell
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMY1TZ3i-jPEAjEYucPOWcbAzmuVs4sYLZT611JgYLM/edit#heading=h.joek1wvdasd1</p>
10 Jul, 2023
Jeff Vance
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit#heading=h.1il97ga05y9a">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit#heading=h.1il97ga05y9a</a></p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Jeff Vance
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit#heading=h.1il97ga05y9a">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit#heading=h.1il97ga05y9a</a></p><p> </p>
16 Jun, 2023
Jeff Vance
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjb1OwzAYRV-l8kzj2HHcuBKi7UIlNiRQmarU_uykaezIP4EG8e7ILIz3Humcb5T8DW1XqItxCluMlZOhMM6ZGxTSjXmnEWzECpM6ft35IQ3-_KGqU3dcluOrOenD8DZ7I9zns23O7_t5flkCBtXHpxSmx9C1vrcGPazQkEMWovNGR1bXlDOCr9Ba21vY9eMEvk_jevJ_5UZQJihcdKVBt0QILhnhclMrIhoJGhPe8IaUFSUF22Q_ZP9Vzq2VQMuS7u5t51yWZaoy_X9-fgHM2lDj.MEYCIQDyNHv1uTDcLKu6eINn44rXnel5m0u96Fww4fn8KKjKPwIhAI3oNnYG2EBOeyleE1aWy9A2iLtN722GTYp7y7NYuj9C">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
29 Jun, 2023
Jeff Vance
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjb1OwzAYRV-l8kzj2HHcuBKi7UIlNiRQmarU_uykaezIP4EG8e7ILIz3Humcb5T8DW1XqItxCluMlZOhMM6ZGxTSjXmnEWzECpM6ft35IQ3-_KGqU3dcluOrOenD8DZ7I9zns23O7_t5flkCBtXHpxSmx9C1vrcGPazQkEMWovNGR1bXlDOCr9Ba21vY9eMEvk_jevJ_5UZQJihcdKVBt0QILhnhclMrIhoJGhPe8IaUFSUF22Q_ZP9Vzq2VQMuS7u5t51yWZaoy_X9-fgHM2lDj.MEYCIQDyNHv1uTDcLKu6eINn44rXnel5m0u96Fww4fn8KKjKPwIhAI3oNnYG2EBOeyleE1aWy9A2iLtN722GTYp7y7NYuj9C">https://docs.google.com/document/d/15txy6Bukr_Yd3XhHzzHRgXfBkUvrg9owGn8_VAvvKzs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
14 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JFeSq_W-7dNs2L7nV2re9Se14JgzJEfBUus4Oru6go/edit#">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JFeSq_W-7dNs2L7nV2re9Se14JgzJEfBUus4Oru6go/edit#</a></p><p>A New Token on Bitcoin’s BRC Network Captures the Attention of Online Consumers</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/dSv-JP7m0gNMNMeDILROXG3hyhA1bgT8HjOT5633asa7zfGLhzEpzZZsiNGeYqO7AmusSbjxlq4Q8diV2K99Lf6xeL3RxF_x8Ua1etStX8BdzWeQrU2YixoAt6uDQb0-0NEIwuayuO-1RNbNvZfJuWo"></figure><p>For decades, businesses had the upper hand when it came to marketing. Yes, consumers had control over their wallets, but they had very little over when and where they saw advertisements. In many ways, that’s still the case today, as anyone who has sat through endless TV or radio commercials knows. However, the rise of the Internet led to a significant shift in power: consumers could now scroll past an ad and move on to something more interesting instead of waiting for it to finish playing. Until now, companies have been struggling to catch up, but with the launch of the <a href="http://www.hsac.cash">HSAC</a> token by NiFTiesLab, they are reclaiming a vital commodity: the attention of individuals who are online.</p><p>A lot has been written about cryptocurrencies and the blockchain over the last ten years, with people tending to fall within two camps: those who are excited about some of the most cutting-edge technology on the planet and those who find it a bit foreign. While the latter will likely always be out there, the reality is that the HSAC token and Bitcoin’s BRC network are leading all of us into a new digital age of ecommerce. Whether we intuitively get it or not, the time has come for all of us to understand how this will impact our lives and result in even more incredible innovations.</p><p>At the center of this technological transformation is NiFTiesLab, whose team of web3 and crypto experts are focused on helping companies and individuals to seamlessly move into the age of the metaverse. They could see that in an age when anyone can choose for themselves what they will and will not look at online, businesses needed a pivotal piece of technology that would allow them to capture and hold their attention. </p><p>Enter the <a href="http://www.hsac.cash">HSAC</a> token, the first-ever attention economy token on the BRC-20 network. If you are not a crypto expert, then let’s unpack what that means. The BRC-20 network is an inherently secure structure that was built on the Bitcoin network, a household name. In creating HSAC, NiFTiesLab has established a decentralized ecosystem that is revolutionizing how users interact within digital economies. Its model incorporates Unisat, an open-source browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs, and the BRC20 protocol, which facilitates the minting and transferring of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain by employing ordinal inscriptions. </p><p>All of this means one thing for you as the consumer: businesses are no longer tapping on your shoulder, trying desperately to get your attention. They have it.</p><p>We are now living in an age when attention is more valuable than money, time, and even oil. In the online era, consumers have been running ahead of businesses, but by monetizing user engagement and interaction, NiFTiesLab is changing the winner of the race. Remember, too, that the benefits that are normally concentrated among large corporations have been redistributed, leading to decentralization. </p><p>As expected, HSAC has enjoyed a strong launch among crypto enthusiasts. NiFTiesLab is pushing forward with plans for diversifying the token’s user base while remaining rightly cautious about staying compliant with strict regulations. </p><p>What is perhaps most interesting, however, are the conversations that HSAC is sparking. Even people who feel more comfortable with traditional currency are exploring cryptocurrencies and learning that, far from being gibberish, they have enormous potential that has only begun to be tapped.</p><p> </p><p><i>Based in the British Virgin Islands, NiFTiesLab Corp is acknowledged in the blockchain industry for the launch of the HSAC token, the premier attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Potential investors are reminded that while the opportunities in the new token economy are abundant, they also involve a degree of risk. Comprehensive research and possibly consulting with a financial advisor are strongly advised before making any investment decisions.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about NiFTiesLab Corp and its game-changing HSAC token, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><a href="http://www.hsac.cash"><i>www.hsac.cash</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Twitter: @HSACASH</i></p><p><a href="https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac"><i>https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac</i></a></p><p><i>Telegram: </i><a href="https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0"><i>https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
07 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<blockquote><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rv8MyfQAkBpgeRU1lmiRbnUWB29XaL3bFSnXNPVzxRM/edit#heading=h.ammhu82ejocb">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rv8MyfQAkBpgeRU1lmiRbnUWB29XaL3bFSnXNPVzxRM/edit#heading=h.ammhu82ejocb</a></p><p> </p></blockquote>
23 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pjsTGsjGITqxlGD86ohoNP_AJb_mJO0XGUxinjoRAo4/edit#heading=h.koutyfrdz1yj">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pjsTGsjGITqxlGD86ohoNP_AJb_mJO0XGUxinjoRAo4/edit#heading=h.koutyfrdz1yj</a></p><p> </p><p>Customer Attention Becomes a Commodity: NiFTiesLab Corp Releases Its HSAC Token on the BRC20 Protocol </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2g6n0C2AK_q-LGjC1VlKxknu8kFetqKkaK5N61sznfbk3etDh8ej7P0MXWGOX9ORruJWULQgIthPJleNgbNs38u7YOXLu86g7Ls7g__3Ey0eV5msp40REkTY8PlffGjMGlS5U8Es7OfC4AsipVEasUA"></figure><p>Road Town, British Virgin Islands – With its launch of the first attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol, NiFTiesLab Corp has begun its mission to reshape how user attention impacts the future of digital economies, including the blockchain. The initiative is part of NiFTiesLab’s overall goal of guiding companies and individuals into the age of the metaverse and improving how they interact with an increasingly online world.</p><p>With the shift into the digital era, companies in all industries are finding it challenging to engage with their customers and keep their attention. Consumers and their new ability to rapidly consume large amounts of information are, in effect, driving what is known as the attention economy, in which interactions are defined by seconds, not minutes. Tokenization, which can be used to quantify the value of social engagement, can help companies get ahead of this issue.</p><p>NiFTiesLab explains that its <a href="http://www.hsac.cash">HSAC</a> token leverages <a href="http://unisat.io">Unisat</a>, an open-source browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs, and the BRC20 protocol to facilitate a decentralized ecosystem. The protocol facilitates the minting and transferring of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain by employing ordinal inscriptions. This strategy rewards user engagement and interaction, enabling the translation of attention into tangible value with the HSAC token. The result is that the distribution of value within digital economies shifts, and the benefits typically concentrated among large corporations are decentralized. </p><p>With the successful rollout of HSAC, NiFTiesLab has moved into the second stage of its operational plan: to increase its user base and introduce its token to those who are less familiar with cryptocurrencies, to maintain compliance with all regulations, and to pursue new projects that will continue to define how the crypto/blockchain space impacts global society. </p><p> </p><p><i>About NiFTiesLab Corp:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Based in the British Virgin Islands, NiFTiesLab Corp is acknowledged in the blockchain industry for the launch of the HSAC token, the premier attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Potential investors are reminded that while the opportunities in the new token economy are abundant, they also involve a degree of risk. Comprehensive research and possibly consulting with a financial advisor are strongly advised before making any investment decisions.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about NiFTiesLab Corp and its new HSAC token, please see its website or contact:</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.hsac.cash"><i>www.hsac.cash</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Twitter: @HSACASH</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac"><i>https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Telegram: </i><a href="https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0"><i>https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0</i></a></p><p><i>Peter F. Andras</i></p><p><a href="mailto:niftieslab@proton.me"><i>niftieslab@proton.me</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>305 340 2940</i></p>
16 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yJx54tWtuJ4ylxWXzEC3ATq91XrZdIkG86yhSICeWA/edit#heading=h.8bac6hyvbvxe">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13yJx54tWtuJ4ylxWXzEC3ATq91XrZdIkG86yhSICeWA/edit#heading=h.8bac6hyvbvxe</a></p><p>The Token That Is Ushering in a New Attention Economy on Bitcoin’s BRC-20 Network</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BTHFla1iq5NEMD902lo_imRj0bFxM9j_SwlL9ZGzDU4c2lEp5wS9g7Vj47fbeoQK2JbywIyjncK7cjFgEyLV-yyuz5gh4nXwpY65sHgVl8ppE5IfBuB-RrxWY3EVmlY8aFjp0iN5rXS2_MHKWenOBw"></figure><p>If phrases like "token," "attention economy," and "BRC-20 Network" feel foreign to you, you're not alone. Such technical jargon, frequent in the circles of crypto and blockchain enthusiasts, can often sound like gibberish to the uninitiated. Yet, this unfamiliarity is about to be turned on its head with the introduction of HSAC, the attention economy token. This revolutionary technology provides businesses with the capability to do what once seemed unimaginable: seize and maintain anyone's attention, including yours. In a world that is always online and has passed the point of no return, this could be a monumental shift.</p><p>To grasp this, let's go back to the start. NiFTiesLab, with its web3 and crypto experts, plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the internet of the past and the metaverse of today. Their team identified a spiraling problem plaguing every industry around the globe: online businesses failing to hold the fleeting attention of consumers constantly flitting from one social media post to another. This situation parallels someone ceaselessly channel surfing but on a grander scale and with even less time for a company to engage a potential customer. Consequently, "attention" has risen in value, surpassing even money or time.</p><p>NiFTiesLab's response to this challenge is the creation of the first-ever attention economy token on the BRC-20 network, the HSAC token. The BRC-20 network, an inherently secure structure built on the well-established Bitcoin network, holds immense potential to expand the capabilities of BRC-20 tokens. While this might not mean much if you're not into crypto, consider this: those businesses that were once desperately trying to capture your attention are now leading the race, not trailing behind.</p><p>The Bitcoin universe is well-known, as is its BRC-20 network, which is viewed as secure, reliable, and innovative. While the blockchain industry has admittedly had some bad actors, Bitcoin itself is regarded as safe. NiFTiesLab decided to leverage Bitcoin’s technology to introduce its HSAC token and jumpstart a new attention economy.</p><p>Here is the crucial part: NiFTiesLab is using HSAC to establish a decentralized ecosystem that is revolutionizing how users interact within digital economies. Its model incorporates Unisat, an open-source browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs, and the BRC20 protocol, which facilitates the minting and transferring of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain by employing ordinal inscriptions. </p><p>What, exactly, is the value of attention? To a business, it can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions. By monetizing user engagement and interaction, NiFTiesLab is clearing the way for an online attention economy that operates at the same rapid-fire speed of a customer who is scrolling through social media posts and ads. Remember, too, that the benefits that are normally concentrated among large corporations have been redistributed, leading to decentralization. All of us, whether we know an Ordinal from an NFT, have entered a new age of ecommerce.</p><p>The initial rollout of HSAC has been met with widespread acceptance across the crypto world. NiFTiesLab has created a strict protocol for staying compliant with regulations and is now strategizing with industry leaders to create a more diverse user base for the token. That will take time, of course, but in the meantime, we all have some interesting conversations ahead of us. Among them will be this: what other remarkable advancements will the blockchain bring us, and how can we prepare all members of our society for them?</p><p> </p><p><i>Based in the British Virgin Islands, NiFTiesLab Corp is acknowledged in the blockchain industry for the launch of the HSAC token, the premier attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Potential investors are reminded that while the opportunities in the new token economy are abundant, they also involve a degree of risk. Comprehensive research and possibly consulting with a financial advisor are strongly advised before making any investment decisions.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about NiFTiesLab Corp and its game-changing HSAC token, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><a href="http://www.hsac.cash"><i>www.hsac.cash</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Twitter: @HSACASH</i></p><p><a href="https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac"><i>https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac</i></a></p><p><i>Telegram: </i><a href="https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0"><i>https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0</i></a><i> </i></p>
16 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_YNV-1dS6zdT0vNLwTB3sZ_Rj-AsiS8vgU7f7uZFmWo/edit#">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_YNV-1dS6zdT0vNLwTB3sZ_Rj-AsiS8vgU7f7uZFmWo/edit#</a></p><p> </p><p>Pioneering the Attention Economy on the Bitcoin Network (BRC-20)</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/M-RRdSrL7O2Ep7sIqQ_bFqTGJs1Vwop8SLuWQjzGsRr_P0Hpv56H30bwZ1CuU7qj7L_9Yi8CjP0ywvOBQGy0dQbV9_p4wWJsuELK-I33RuUBOVyVUL-ap8bHIKVTnTxM74uGMQS-tPqiTXodLtxlOZM"></figure><p>2-3 seconds: that is how long the average person spends on a social media post before moving on to something more interesting. Accordingly, attention, not money or time, has become the most prized commodity in the digital age. The challenge for companies is to identify and leverage the technology that will allow them to get ahead of this trend instead of being driven by it. Enter the <a href="http://www.hsac.cash">HSAC token</a>, the first Attention Economy token on the BRC-20 network. Created by NiFTiesLab, HSAC not only marks a monumental first for the network but also serves to highlight and promote the potential of the BRC-20/Ordinals itself. What this means in plain English is that the attention gap between customers and companies around the world just got bridged.</p><p>Back up for a moment. Remember that the BRC-20 network is an essential part of the Bitcoin universe and represents secure, reliable, groundbreaking technology. Due to Bitcoin’s unparalleled safety, NiFTiesLab believes the time is right to extend the wonders of the BRC-20 network even further by introducing its HSAC token.</p><p>What is catching the eyes of business leaders across industries is the uniqueness of HSAC. With one token, NiFTiesLab has created a decentralized ecosystem that is reinventing how users interact within digital economies. Its model incorporates Unisat, an open-source browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs, and the BRC20 protocol, which facilitates the minting and transferring of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain by employing ordinal inscriptions. </p><p>Can attention be made into an actual, tangible value? By monetizing user engagement and interaction, this is exactly what NiFTiesLab has done with HSAC. The company has redistributed the benefits that are normally concentrated among large corporations, leading to decentralization. It is a landmark move in the cryptocurrency space that will lead to boundless possibilities with the Ordinals network.</p><p>Only two hurdles conceivably remain: widespread acceptance as well as compliance with strict regulations. With the success of HSAC’s launch, NiFTiesLab has implemented phase two of its growth plan and is working to diversify its user base. It is also tracking its regulatory compliance so that HSAC remains secure and reliable.The company believes that this approach will provide the right foundation for it to achieve adoption on an international scale.</p><p>With HSAC, the digital industry now faces a new future, one where the attention economy model will be crucial. With the capabilities of the token, businesses may now be able to do the seemingly impossible: capture - and keep - the attention of consumers.</p><p> </p><p><i>Based in the British Virgin Islands, NiFTiesLab Corp is acknowledged in the blockchain industry for the launch of the HSAC token, the premier attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Potential investors are reminded that while the opportunities in the new token economy are abundant, they also involve a degree of risk. Comprehensive research and possibly consulting with a financial advisor are strongly advised before making any investment decisions.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about NiFTiesLab Corp and its game-changing HSAC token, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><a href="http://www.hsac.cash"><i>www.hsac.cash</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Twitter: @HSACASH</i></p><p><a href="https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac"><i>https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac</i></a></p><p><i>Telegram: </i><a href="https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0"><i>https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0</i></a><i> </i></p>
23 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A0xPxLdp9iRMH0kLsEUfC47RWJM6aLfQeBOZcazxTcY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A0xPxLdp9iRMH0kLsEUfC47RWJM6aLfQeBOZcazxTcY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p>NiFTiesLab Corp, Aiming to Redefine the Digital Economy, Creates First Attention Economy Token on BRC20 Protocol</p><p>Road Town, British Virgin Islands – <a href="https://niftieslab.com/">NiFTiesLab Corp</a>, whose digital strategies help businesses to secure their legacies in the metaverse, has released the <a href="http://www.hsac.cash">HSAC</a> token, the first attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol. NiFTiesLab states that HSAC will narrow the attention gap between online consumers and companies and contribute to increased customer engagement in the digital world.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cwJWFSBBVGXW2EGFcffw9dfgI3txcCVLVEvw-Bm3-_ncIzK5hzBkMB3Pk3RW85toeZGxf5sAZk0hmafEAvZ6rErs0V1pfF6jDEsjbsVHM6eXk_kAc509ls2SG9fGl37OU7YU7-LkH-UcEA5sM_Nbq0c"></figure><p><i>The HSAC token: pioneering the attention economy </i></p><p>With the launch of HSAC, NiFTiesLab is taking aim at a problem prevalent in the online era: how businesses can attract, let alone sustain, the attention of customers who may process hundreds of Internet posts and advertisements every day. The attention economy, as it has come to be known, impacts every industry to some degree and is driven in part by the noise of online traffic.</p><p>Understanding the value of attention as a commodity, NiFTiesLab turned to tokenization as a solution. Its HSAC token quantifies the value of social engagement by leveraging <a href="https://unisat.io/market?tick=hsac&tab=1">Unisat</a>, an open-source browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs, and the BRC20 protocol, which facilitates the minting and transferring of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain by employing ordinal inscriptions. The result is a decentralized ecosystem that rewards user engagement and interaction, enables the translation of attention into tangible value with the HSAC token, and redistributes the benefits typically concentrated among large corporations.</p><p> </p><p>During Q3 and Q4 of 2023, NiFTiesLab will use the momentum of HSAC’s rollout to accomplish three primary goals: cultivate a wider user base for the token, track HSAC’s growth vs. regulatory compliance standards, and meet with diverse leaders across the business world to implement plans to contribute even more significantly to the blockchain landscape. In the fast-changing crypto and blockchain space, NiFTiesLab remains committed to refining the attention economy model and innovating new technology that will impact digital economies around the globe.</p><p> </p><p><i>About NiFTiesLab Corp:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Based in the British Virgin Islands, NiFTiesLab Corp is acknowledged in the blockchain industry for the launch of the HSAC token, the premier attention economy token on the Bitcoin network’s BRC20 protocol.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Potential investors are reminded that while the opportunities in the new token economy are abundant, they also involve a degree of risk. Comprehensive research and possibly consulting with a financial advisor are strongly advised before making any investment decisions.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about NiFTiesLab Corp and its new HSAC token, please see its website or contact:</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.hsac.cash"><i>www.hsac.cash</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Twitter: @HSACASH</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac"><i>https://ordspace.org/brc20/hsac</i></a></p><p> </p><p><i>Telegram: </i><a href="https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0"><i>https://t.me/+wNkFqjnwp6xmNDM0</i></a></p><p><i>Peter F. Andras</i></p><p><a href="mailto:niftieslab@proton.me"><i>niftieslab@proton.me</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>305 340 2940</i></p><p> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Peter Faidt
<blockquote><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxVjbFuwyAURX8lomtiAjE0ZIqlbIlatUPUjgY_CI4BF547tOq_V3TreM-Rzv0mS57IYUVuiHM5UDokUxqXkpugMSnUvQSISAfK3Jcq10vZuhfNT5_nUzd-YH60ebzypxuD7m2jpufuEt5fOwqDxweyXpF7rUfAlJ3FVgguW0ZH6GP0EY4-zJD9EjZz_rvjRrMdl9qC6g1nvFeyNVJqxfTObi2jTO4lE0KJttmr2ofanwEhH4vJANEXbHyqaqjqH_z5BbHOS7Q.MEQCIBuq4qzRXe5RIRjWCN20PP0ahyyarmK11OpW1RzZVrChAiAOfHWThBdueNGMEu2iSRKw4o--Ld8uR2xknbDW2CH6nQ">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gz9sVLs0gQb2DvKDAjqtr7frjV2Nh1eAX-9lOALmYRA/edit#</a></p></blockquote>
27 Dec, 2023
Darko Dodig
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTq-rvTqIkZDii3JGRNevb5Jc8ECO7QqALujpZqBEYA/edit#heading=h.sr686z6tbvo3">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTq-rvTqIkZDii3JGRNevb5Jc8ECO7QqALujpZqBEYA/edit#heading=h.sr686z6tbvo3</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
John Singson
<h2><i><strong>John Singson Speaks on Goons, Miss Universe, Peace, and the Present - Grandfather of Popular Real Estate Businessman Sponsored Pageant for $12M but “Declined to Buy It" </strong></i></h2><p>No one knows where to begin when the Singson family is the topic. The Singsons are known for going all out with everything they do, both in and outside the political game. The larger than life, powerful family is also known for their utmost respect, but isn’t one to cross. Like most say, the unsinkable Singson family can be a colorful subject where the public will say that if one of them gets triggered, it’s best to hide because things won’t turn out well. It is well-known that the Singson family had several shootouts with their appointed personnel to take on their enemies in the past. Not to mention, its patriarch along with other family members travel in bomb-proof vehicles securing their safety.</p><p>But John says that there is nothing to worry about; these types of news can be tricky. John is always focused on his own journey growing his own real estate wealth in America to reach his multi-million-dollar goal in a short amount of time.</p><p><i>“Past is past. I am busy enough minding my own business. I can’t even keep up with my own self, I cannot have negativity distract me, I can’t let that get in the way. When I visit the Philippines, the Filipino people love me, and I bow to them because they are the future of our country. It’s always about peace and tranquility.” </i>John is known for being independent and continues to make a footprint in the United States with his own name, making him one of the most remarkable and well-known Filipino businessmen in America. </p><p>While John continues to be self-reliant with his own businesses, there are about twenty Singsons that are currently seated in the Philippine Government. The Filipino people say that this only means that they are doing something right, especially with providing jobs and great welfare. The Singson family had established many projects to help the public. “<i>I am not sure why people are always intimidated by us. If we were that scary, then I wouldn’t have family members seated in the government for a very long time,” </i>says John.</p><p>When John was asked on an interview at a known channel if they own the Miss Universe, he replied, “<i>My grandfather declined to buy The Miss Universe due to its operations, I believe it’s about finding and hiring the right people. Time will tell. Let’s see.”</i></p><p>In the past, John’s grandfather Governor Chavit Singson brought the Miss Universe to the Philippines with a bill costing him an estimated $12 million. The event went well. All candidates were spoiled and were treated very well. The Singson family whole-heartedly welcomed all the contestants. Being on the yacht and private planes of Mr. Chavit Singson, they were able to travel and see the beauty of the country including a visit to Governor Singson’s own zoo safari. The candidates were also provided full protection by the government, which Mr. Singson arranged with President Rodrigo Duterte. Recently, the patriarch of the Singson clan had disclosed that he has been offered numerous times to own the Miss Universe franchise but declined to buy it due to its moving parts. </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gU8MQBBFT84pRnS7HCF7cnLrkk_eiUNR7ALXv6UREfQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gU8MQBBFT84pRnS7HCF7cnLrkk_eiUNR7ALXv6UREfQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Aug, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Md8VpEVOjzY5YFeFtz1AWTqgEVMoci9BLf6cjAWrKLc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Md8VpEVOjzY5YFeFtz1AWTqgEVMoci9BLf6cjAWrKLc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>added new head shot 6/20 TF</p>
25 Oct, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16dLo7B1TbbcXWD6HUvCFV2qCIb1J8OLyGWZVylA8U78/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16dLo7B1TbbcXWD6HUvCFV2qCIb1J8OLyGWZVylA8U78/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p>I turned your paper into a publishable article that we can list with your name on the byline. Please feel free to edit and revise with your expertise.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcaMNdSKObyznjZ4PXm8Sa4viuynxodnjSo3BFQH5Y0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcaMNdSKObyznjZ4PXm8Sa4viuynxodnjSo3BFQH5Y0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Nov, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p>I turned your paper into a publishable article that we can list with your name on the byline. Please feel free to edit and revise with your expertise.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNBazM__L7GxlRU3b0ezxOOH_FoUHnlye9wJ1Ln8ZO0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNBazM__L7GxlRU3b0ezxOOH_FoUHnlye9wJ1Ln8ZO0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHw0oHfQYQOH2_fy9xFxem9ANz0Im04Tz06k2kNMFKU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHw0oHfQYQOH2_fy9xFxem9ANz0Im04Tz06k2kNMFKU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>added new head shot 6/20 TF</p>
18 Aug, 2023
Sasidhar Duggineni
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7gYc840Aw5M9bTQ22UlYXHoKacnmVblgBfHDMJQ31Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7gYc840Aw5M9bTQ22UlYXHoKacnmVblgBfHDMJQ31Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>updated w/ new headdshot 6/20 TF</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p>9 - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JWt2kp8s4hO7gKIr2yIQ0-_JtKM_MB_qRjDTfy5wkw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JWt2kp8s4hO7gKIr2yIQ0-_JtKM_MB_qRjDTfy5wkw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>10 - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SR055hcXNOFr4rElxp2lwOG84TXY4k61aDkGkRAXnJI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SR055hcXNOFr4rElxp2lwOG84TXY4k61aDkGkRAXnJI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qo4ZYv0c3j7kUkfUdbHd6-TFDAXILXKA5fX2wnfo8c4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qo4ZYv0c3j7kUkfUdbHd6-TFDAXILXKA5fX2wnfo8c4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1acApNTk7iNmMGj-9ejRP4urW-RolvtQAdryLdYypc4o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1acApNTk7iNmMGj-9ejRP4urW-RolvtQAdryLdYypc4o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Aug, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBWUVCEqqotWTKC1dvsF4Gz4MBa2kX6Ku4ViF0NVskQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBWUVCEqqotWTKC1dvsF4Gz4MBa2kX6Ku4ViF0NVskQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ey8nVPpqR2p-4WrXviH7whEK4AsHqM-jubyysZx63IU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ey8nVPpqR2p-4WrXviH7whEK4AsHqM-jubyysZx63IU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEDL_pdH7o9KeCBc5Ydep7or93zxViZ41xMtHwgedek/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEDL_pdH7o9KeCBc5Ydep7or93zxViZ41xMtHwgedek/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X7r-DsHMfww5HZG-OPy8ECWkbx21Qq_yjxfCGjLHyKQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X7r-DsHMfww5HZG-OPy8ECWkbx21Qq_yjxfCGjLHyKQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11V5Cv7qBKOneK4LqX4AtlzqMx4z-QskeOuEvbD2Lmq0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11V5Cv7qBKOneK4LqX4AtlzqMx4z-QskeOuEvbD2Lmq0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Hammad Naeem
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rPr7yZ0N-kvzRjz5chiBA0U9mM0alCdfylkHIzv0UyE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rPr7yZ0N-kvzRjz5chiBA0U9mM0alCdfylkHIzv0UyE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QUuJ-jTQmuB0MN9_Z_GH2VmMsd-kARYgtU3vqSk8yE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QUuJ-jTQmuB0MN9_Z_GH2VmMsd-kARYgtU3vqSk8yE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>see edits made 6/12 TF</p><p>you want this one on Benzinga & the benzinga draft here for american reporter, correct?</p>
25 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1ITH27wqjyWn3O_68-xm5Halg9l7WVQ2qkLSzSprpk/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1ITH27wqjyWn3O_68-xm5Halg9l7WVQ2qkLSzSprpk/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p>Converted to Newsbreak as Approved</p><p> </p><p> </p>
22 Aug, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_TLE4-RcOZ9mAZasBE4YeXonAe1Kxf6ATXIO_du4xuk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_TLE4-RcOZ9mAZasBE4YeXonAe1Kxf6ATXIO_du4xuk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Tim O'Brien
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fi3HZrXTjtqShvjdz5CBDH4BrlsiQiyHk4WlUj9MAIs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fi3HZrXTjtqShvjdz5CBDH4BrlsiQiyHk4WlUj9MAIs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Jun, 2023
Tim O'Brien
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1QLwe0P36shANSHgEysIGwE1HVJPIckVzapkO7xYlg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1QLwe0P36shANSHgEysIGwE1HVJPIckVzapkO7xYlg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Raymond Lyles
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lOBxp-smXULniH9jeR7Z5xt95d3aBfIeNIq-ivBP7QQ/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lOBxp-smXULniH9jeR7Z5xt95d3aBfIeNIq-ivBP7QQ/edit</a></p><p>Cultivating the Next Generation of Fashion Leaders: Haus of Noire Prepares for Grand Opening of New Facilities</p><p>NEW YORK, NY– Students across the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County who aspire to lead the fashion world will soon have the opportunity to learn at the <a href="https://www.hausofnoire.org/about-us">Haus of Noire Academy</a>, a prestigious training program offered by the nonprofit Haus of Noire. Its founder, Raymond Lyles, has announced he will be opening new facilities that will be able to host large audiences and that will be equipped with the latest lighting and sound technology. The locations, scheduled to open in May 2024, will be the center of Haus of Noire Academy’s mission to offer every young adult a safe place to explore their identity, receive hands-on training in the arts, attend skills-based workshops, and enjoy recreational activities.</p><p>At Haus of Noire Academy, Lyles leads a team of instructors whose goals are to increase the self-esteem of teens, decrease the prevalence of bullying in schools, equip aspiring models with practical skills, and encourage students of all genders to feel comfortable expressing who they are through the arts. As students progress in their training, they are prepared to successfully enter the fashion world and transform its culture.</p><p>The initial launch of the Haus of Noire Academy was met with enthusiasm by the local community, with classes quickly filling up at the facility it shared at Lehman College in New York City. However, that success led to a new issue: how to accommodate the demand. With an eye on the future, Lyles and his team devised a growth strategy that would allow Haus of Noire Academy to expand into larger space.</p><p>“We wanted to invest in our models and youth performers and give them every opportunity to become the leaders they dream of being,” says Lyles. “To accomplish this, we decided to open more locations around New York City and Westchester County. In doing so, we will be giving our students the creative space they need to be themselves, and we will be able to showcase their inspiring talent to the community. We also have some new projects in the works that will take Haus of Noire in an exciting direction.”</p><p>At each facility, Haus of Noire Academy students will have hands-on access to advanced lighting systems, high-quality sound systems, large video screens for projections and displays, and augmented reality or virtual reality technology for more immersive experiences. </p><p>Lyles believes it is crucial that students preparing for careers in fashion have hands-on training in lighting and sound. “As anyone who has worked in the industry knows, it can be intimidating to walk up to all that tech and be expected to operate it,” he says. “By allowing our students to become proficient with it now, they have a leg up. They also get to use it during performances, which improves their understanding of how lighting and sound impact the mood of the audience and the performance. It is invaluable training and increases their self-confidence.”</p><p>With the launch of their new facilities approaching, Lyle and his instructors are putting the finishing touches on their new programs, which will leverage the increased space and state-of-the-art equipment.</p><p>“It is a very exciting time for us at Haus of Noire,” he confirms. “I cannot thank my team, our students, and the larger community enough for their years of support. As we enter this new chapter of our journey to help young adults accept themselves and each other, we will continue to work hard to remain the Tri-State area’s top provider of performing arts training.”</p><p><i>Haus of Noire is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Raymond Lyles, the Creative Director/Founder of the fashion brand Haus of Noire. The nonprofit’s prestigious program, Haus of Noire Academy, is designed to give youth vital opportunities to express themselves in a safe space, grow their self-esteem, and learn skills that will help them become leaders in the fashion world.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Haus of Noire Academy, please see </i><a href="https://www.hausofnoire.org/"><i>https://www.hausofnoire.org/</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Raymond Lyles, Haus of Noire Academy</i></p><p><a href="mailto:Info@hausofnoire.org"><i>Info@hausofnoire.org</i></a></p><p><i>(917) 776-1635</i></p>
14 Jun, 2023
Raymond Lyles
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x29s5JeU8FOO5QiQ9CnEmKpLL1W9E0BXQ1pfa4-styo/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x29s5JeU8FOO5QiQ9CnEmKpLL1W9E0BXQ1pfa4-styo/edit</a></p><p>Haus of Noire to Expand Facilities That Will Help Youth Build Their Self-Esteem Through Fashion and Art</p><p>NEW YORK, NY–<a href="https://www.hausofnoire.org/about-us">Haus of Noire Academy</a>, a school program that cultivates the next generation of leaders in the fashion industry, will be expanding throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County in May 2024. The nonprofit will be opening new state-of-the-art facilities that will provide its students with full access to safe spaces, hands-on training, workshops, and recreational activities. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/40HUkldbOoSOWELoo-IEh8i1M33SqZ7PzvdXLZIdmm7L31nn-P4eP7pgCexf16MRNTi0_pGy-4nII_wXN46tYRM7AeX96iWtHZiPrslnY0TGUvZEtS4B3JWQ4V3ZCjw0kl_hDDDn2YmjZAJyTkvk8yE"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4037oOuGPe_fUmBbZ6-DFaG-oPwc_Fa_CAcmHjHBqT4E77LlRHdkiEDpaxfQFms0Pzo19xRq5tNES04jPthhsqPxu5mkA3IBVbHJyiwe1xE2IysAss82E3vnArCPFWLTo5y6SMz7E5lwVJ0Z39LyHRY"></figure><p><i>Haus of Noire Academy, supporting LGBTQ+ youth through the performing arts</i></p><p>The academy was created by fashion industry veteran Raymond Lyles, who is also the Founder of Haus of Noire, a New York nonprofit. Through Haus of Noire Academy, Lyles and his team are working to transform the culture of the fashion world and to support young adults of all genders with the ability to express themselves and be who they are. The academy provides a comprehensive education in self-esteem, anti-bullying, and model-related training skills, with the goal of equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful entry into the fashion industry. </p><p>Until recently, Haus of Noire Academy was sharing a facility at Lehman College in New York City. However, Lyles and his team decided to invest in their models and youth performers by expanding into larger buildings that would allow for better practices and greater success in other endeavors. </p><p>“Our priority is to have our very own space so that we can accommodate a larger audience and offer our students cutting-edge equipment to enhance the quality of their performing arts productions and fashion shows,” says Lyles. “Our new facilities are going to be miles beyond our previous location, and we could not be more excited.”</p><p>At each facility, Haus of Noire Academy students will have hands-on access to advanced lighting systems, high-quality sound systems, large video screens for projections and displays, and augmented reality or virtual reality technology for more immersive experiences. </p><p> </p><p>“Our students will be able to learn how a well-designed, professionally executed lighting and sound plan can help to set the mood and tone of a performance and generate anticipation among the audience,” Lyes says. “We can’t wait to open so that the community can see how talented our students really are.”</p><p>As preparations continue, Haus of Noire Academy is focused on creating programs that will leverage the additional space and technological capabilities and on hosting a grand opening for families and students in the community. </p><p>“We invite anyone who would like to be part of our journey to see our new locations,” says Lyles. “Please stop by and talk to our talented team of instructors, whose hard work and dedication have helped establish Haus of Noire Academy as a premier provider of performing arts training in the Tri-State area. With this expansion, we hope to provide even more aspiring artists with the opportunity to hone their craft and follow their dreams.”</p><p><i>Haus of Noire is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Raymond Lyles, the Creative Director/Founder of the fashion brand Haus of Noire. The nonprofit’s prestigious program, Haus of Noire Academy, is designed to give youth vital opportunities to express themselves in a safe space, grow their self-esteem, and learn skills that will help them become leaders in the fashion world.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Haus of Noire Academy, please see </i><a href="https://www.hausofnoire.org/"><i>https://www.hausofnoire.org/</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1-yUxUX0snjcd6cLHrNT_gUAkrYH9gF-2WSZMEhy0T8WHkpmGb6dT3Lyt7UnECq1HgBvMEvlrsB2RFgiK4vtVsjPLv0g_Sdi5_uhs6V1dB_K7dEo0akCGNg10yOJZPMnZE5HlyXg7RMOynxUOFLUfjw"></figure><p><i>Raymond Lyles, Haus of Noire Academy</i></p><p><a href="mailto:Info@hausofnoire.org"><i>Info@hausofnoire.org</i></a></p><p><i>(917) 776-1635</i></p>
06 Jun, 2023
Snaullah Niazi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rojnEQHYyhu6Zh_RZt2xshAhIwefC-atl3uTx2rR4lc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rojnEQHYyhu6Zh_RZt2xshAhIwefC-atl3uTx2rR4lc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Jun, 2023
Snaullah Niazi
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uHsnJJ88YJ4PqVDVodTWilQ_BUheoICBbzuhRlB4lUY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uHsnJJ88YJ4PqVDVodTWilQ_BUheoICBbzuhRlB4lUY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Uncle Ryano
<h2>Stomp, Shout, and Howl: The Triumphant Comeback of Uncle Ryano</h2><p>There are a lot of voices in the country music space, and the past ten years have opened up the doors for musicians to bring their own sound and broadcast their unique, powerful messages to a more receptive audience. However, the only thing we love more than an everyday success story is a comeback story. Today, we’re going to tell you the tale of Uncle Ryano, a prolific musician who broke free of his chains and came back to country with a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyMmVksWyzs"> <i>bang, bang, bang</i></a>.</p><p>Early in his career, Uncle Ryano used to play in a number of bands from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and east Texas until he moved out to Nashville in ‘93. Here, he signed his first publishing deal with Hayes Street Music and began to carve his path in the mainstream music space. His first record deal came in ‘95 with Imprint Record. His single “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” scored in the nation’s Top 5 behind Alan Jackson, John Anderson, and Wade Hayes, and his music video was CMT’s Hot Shot Video for eight consecutive weeks. It sounds good now, but it only gets better.</p><p>In ‘97, he created and released his album <i>Cowboy Up</i> with Edel America, and in 2003, he was given an experience of a lifetime. Matt Rossi wrote the album’s self-titled song “Cowboy Up” with Uncle Ryano, and he called up Uncle Ryano to tell him that the song had become “a massive rally cry in New England”. Not only that, but they’ve been playing the song at every Fenway game. It wasn’t long before the Red Sox reached out to him, and they convinced him to come out and perform. Uncle Ryano only agreed if they would fly up his mom and stepdad. Of course, they agreed.</p><p>One night as he flew up to the venue, he saw that the skyscrapers had been lit up to spell <i>Cowboy Up!!</i> It’s like something out of a movie, isn’t it? He got to hang out with the players and the staff before performing in front of 55,000 of “his closest friends”, and his mom was right there to join in on his celebration.</p><p>You might take all of this in and realise that this all sounds good. Where’s the comeback? Where’s the fall? Unfortunately, underneath all the glitz, glams, and unforgettable moments, Uncle Ryano was going through a number of hardships at the same time.</p><p>While his music video was doing well on CMT, Imprint Record had gone under, and just as he was wrapping up negotiations with Capitol Records, all hell broke loose between management and one of their top artists. All of the new contracts were frozen on the spot, and that left Uncle Ryano free floating. “I’d Like To See You Try” won a SOCAN Song of the Year award in 2002, but when it was nominated again in 2003, Uncle Ryano lost his grandfather, who he held dear to his heart, and his mother had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He formed the group Able Kane the following year, but as he was touring, he lost more family.</p><p>A brother, a sister-in-law, his mother, a miscarriage—bad news and loss fell on Uncle Ryano one after another. And like they say, when it rains, it pours.</p><p>He ended up walking away from everything, focused more on the people in his life, and began his journey of self-discovery. He jumped into different industries for work, and only indulged in the music scene throughout the years when his friends headlined at local casinos. Even though his wife and adopted daughter tried to encourage him to get back into music himself, he knew that there just wasn’t any desire.</p><p>And that could have been that—but we all know that the story doesn’t end there. Uncle Ryano didn’t realize that his first steps to a comeback were just around the corner until his accountant called him up in 2021. Fate always strikes true over the phone for him. It was at this time that his accountant said, “Hey! Billy Ray Cyrus is interested in a couple of your songs.” Seeing a golden opportunity for what it was, Uncle Ryano and Billy Ray connected over the phone, began brainstorming together, and inspiration hit like a lightning bolt.</p><p>“Working with him really got my blood pumping. I felt a revival,” Uncle Ryano says. “Working in the music machine left me disillusioned for a long time, but this reminded me of how alive music can make you feel.”</p><p>This fateful meaning gave birth to the song “Twerkin’ With A Twang”, and suddenly, as if planned by some higher power, old friends like Bryan Austin, Renaé Truex, and Ira Dean reached out to him as well. Together, they began working on his album <i>Voices in My Head</i>. Other talented people, like DJ KO and Kim Keyes, joined in on the album, which dropped on April 23rd.</p><p>He has since created his own music label called Bottle Rocket Records where he has the utmost creative freedom. Now that he’s back and ready to roll, Uncle Ryano is working on his next album alongside creative names like A\Villain and Jason Parfait. “I’m damn good at what I do, and I’m working with people who know how to really bring the fire!” Uncle Ryano remarks excitedly. “I wasn’t made to tiptoe, you know— I’m here to strut my stuff and get others to strut on with me.”</p><p>Uncle Ryano’s new album <i>New West</i> is set to release July 2023 wherever music is streamed or sold.</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Uncle Ryano
<h2>The Rock and Roll Lifestyle of Country Star Uncle Ryano</h2><p>Uncle Ryano is a name that’s synonymous with hard work, triumph, and innovation. He’s had his hands and feet in the music industry since the ‘90s and made his name under a number of prolific labels and publishers such as Hayes Street, Imprint Records, Edel America, and Capitol Records. When it comes to his works, he describes his style as “real American music” that makes people jump, dance, celebrate, and howl in harmony. His music has transcended borders and preferences to resonate with people of all ages from all walks of life.</p><p>His career began when he played with several bands from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and east Texas until 1993 when he moved to Nashville. Here in ‘95, he signed with Hayes St. Music and regularly co-wrote with Don Schlitz, one of the owners who is known for writing “The Gambler”, “Forever and Ever Amen”, “On the Other Hand”, “The Greatest”, and numerous other chart topping hits.</p><p>A year later, he left Hayes St. Music and signed with Imprint Records. His single “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”<i> </i>was among the top five in the nation and maintained its position as the fourth most popular radio single in the country behind names such as Alan Jackson, John Anderson, and Wade Hayes. During this time, his single’s music video was a hit and was a CMT hotshot video for eight consecutive weeks.</p><p>Unfortunately, despite all of the success around him, Imprint Records shuttered just a few days after his single’s release. This came as an unexpected hit to Uncle Ryano. Now that the label was gone, his single was starting to lose traction, and this development made him look critically as to how this happened. He met with three other major labels after Imprint Record’s decline, one of which being Capitol Records. After a dispute between management at Capitol Records and a top-selling artist, all newly slotted acts were immediately frozen or released, and Uncle Ryano found himself destabilized once again.</p><p>Over the next few years, he continued to see an almost predictable pattern of success and downturn as he continued to write for other labels, and eventually, this caused him to pull away from a system he viewed as “badly broken.”</p><p>“Looking back, I don’t think that it was writing on the wall as it was full blown graffiti,” Uncle Ryano says, thinking back on that time. “I had a chance to work with many incredible and creative people, but the inner workings of the labels all suffered from the same pattern of behavior. These were systemic, intentional in a way, and when I caught onto that, I didn’t feel that I could work with these labels and keep my integrity—creative and personal—intact.”</p><p>Uncle Ryano was able to find a break in the clouds. In 2002, he won a SOCAN Song of the Year with Lisa Brokop for “I’d Like To See You Try” and was nominated for another in 2003 for “Whiskey and Wine”. However, his rise wasn’t without its share of hardships. CMT released a series that used his release “Cowboy Up” as a theme song. The song was a major hit in New England, and the Boston Redsox even used it as a rallying cry. </p><p>But in the midst of gaining other accolades, his personal life began to take a toll as well. Within eighteen months, Uncle Ryano lost a number of family members, and this ultimately caused him to walk away from music. “I began to suffer many personal family losses,” says Uncle Ryano. “The grandfather who raised me passed so lovingly, and my mother had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. I was no longer playing out or doing shows and was kind of in my own bubble.” </p><p>He then spent the next three years focusing on family and self-discovery. As he overcame the pain and brought new joys into his life, he stepped into the music world again, but this time as a spectator. He, his wife, and daughter would go to support his friends when they headlined shows at local casinos. “My wife and daughter began asking me ‘Why don’t you write again?’ or saying ‘We wish you would play again,’ but I just didn’t have the desire to.”</p><p>And for a time, this was his reality. That was until 2021 when his luck finally started to change. Fall of that year brought Uncle Ryano a remarkable opportunity. Apparently, Billy Ray Cyrus was interested in a couple of his songs, and the two found a way to connect over the phone. The musical chemistry was instantaneous. Uncle Ryano felt invigorated to create again, and it was as if he caught his second, third, and fourth wind all at once.</p><p>“We began discussing alternate lines for one of the tunes,” Uncle Ryano recalls humorously, “and one of the lines that came out of the exchange was ‘twerkin’ with a twang.’ Within a day or so, it was written. That old part of my brain had reawakened and was arcing blue lightning!”</p><p>From that moment on, things truly fell into place for him. It felt like old times; it felt like something completely new. Old friends he hadn’t spoken to in years began to reach out to him, and the next thing he knew, he was working on the <i>Voices In My Head</i> album, on which is the title that inspired it all: “Twerkin’ With A Twang”. “We’re having a blast,” Uncle Ryano says with renewed energy. “DJ KO from Atlanta helped on ‘Twerkin with a Twang’, Ira played on ‘My Mama’s People’, Kim Keyes came in and rocked with her amazing background vocals, and away we go! And best of all, I'm taking every step with my family.”</p><p><i>Voices In My Head</i> released April 23rd and<a href="https://linktr.ee/uncleryano"> is available on all streaming platforms</a>. His next release, <i>New West</i>, is currently in the works and is set to release July 7th.</p>
10 Jul, 2023
Masha Kaprian
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GrxOuXQ__rjE--JjoX1ca7KvhAtLW4iEdbFNoUbrKM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GrxOuXQ__rjE--JjoX1ca7KvhAtLW4iEdbFNoUbrKM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jul, 2023
Masha Kaprian
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/157PjPviNhKlLnSIZGKFM3q5gXGHceM74Wzw_ZaDl_Os/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/157PjPviNhKlLnSIZGKFM3q5gXGHceM74Wzw_ZaDl_Os/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Jul, 2023
Masha Kaprian
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18f1UzsHf1g56AKkS5WR2cQr3AA2IotksDJXQuIoeAA8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18f1UzsHf1g56AKkS5WR2cQr3AA2IotksDJXQuIoeAA8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Mar, 2024
Shivaprakash Sowripalayam Nagaraj
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndI71rajbZKaFQdlXybOuyn1eP-zZ7dcVVULzEX-Adw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndI71rajbZKaFQdlXybOuyn1eP-zZ7dcVVULzEX-Adw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Jun, 2023
James Radford
<h2>JW Radford and Empowering Others Through Excuse-Free Living</h2><p>The words “excuse-free living” can mean a lot of things to many different people—but most of those associations aren’t always good. There’s always an implication of shame or resentment that comes with those words, and it can be hard to feel motivated to do anything when you feel as if the other person is judging you. There are circumstances that stop us from being our best selves, and so “excuse-free living” can feel like the mantra of the more privileged or “more capable”. It starts to damage our self-worth and puts us in a bitter cycle where, in the end, nothing gets done.</p><p>For JW Radford, author, certified public speaker, CEO of<a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/"> Trust Consulting Services</a>, and father of four, he teaches “Excuse-Free Living” not as a way to shame people into doing what they need to do, but as a way to challenge their own thinking. He teaches how to find strength in ourselves and how to build a solid action plan that will not only keep us accountable but keep us motivated moving forward.</p><p>JW teaches the importance of the self and how our struggles don’t have to define us. By teaching others how to give themselves choices and how to commit to those choices, he hopes to inspire a newer, healthier understanding of how to hold oneself accountable. JW notes that “it’s all about hindsight, and we make a lot of sacrifices on the path to success.” He hopes to teach others how to recognize those early signs of sacrifice, weigh their worth, and figure out a way to weather the storms.</p><p><strong>“</strong>And it just isn’t about what goes on in our personal lives, but our professional lives as well. You can study what you want to study for years and years, but at what point do you take the leap of faith? I want to teach people how to prepare themselves for the real world of business and how they can protect themselves with the right mindset and the right support system. You could have everything you need, but you’re in the thick of it so you can’t see it clearly. Or you got into your own head with excuses.<strong>”</strong></p><p>— JW RADFORD</p><p>As humans, we’re hard wired to remember negative things for a longer period of time. It’s easier (and sometimes even more fun) to break a long time habit rather than to form it. Excuse-Free Living takes the “yes, and?” of improv and turns it into the self-patented “yeah, so?” of self-motivation.</p><p><strong>“</strong>By asking yourself ‘Yeah, so?’, you whittle down all the excuses until you have nothing else to say. ‘But I’m afraid?’ Yeah, so? ‘But I’m alone.’ Yeah, so? ‘But I don’t want to fail.’ Yeah, so? But also, you’re going to fail. How hard you fail is dependent on how ready you are. Practice! Practice is just controlled failure. Study what you need to study, talk to whomever you need to talk to. Prepare yourself for not just failure, but how you’re going to get back up.</p><p><strong>“</strong>Once you run out of excuses, ask yourself ‘Now what?’. If you still want to do the thing you want to do, do it! Build a plan, ask for help, don’t do it alone. If you can’t let go of fear, just do what you want in spite of it anyway.<strong>”</strong></p><p>— JW RADFORD</p><p>When he’s not giving motivational speeches, JW Radford offers business coaching, leads corporate training events, holds one-on-one discovery sessions and runs a veteran support system. He is also currently working on a book titled <i>This Can’t Be It! </i>where he dives into the nitty gritty of who he was before he found his purpose in life, how he turned his struggles into success, and how others can find their own happiness by adopting Excuse-Free Living.</p><p><strong>“</strong>We are all so much more than we feel like we are. Excuse-Free Living is about standing up for yourself, saying ‘I’ve had enough!’, and charging into the unknown. You can’t park the car here; you can’t sit in your head forever. It’s time to go. No excuses.<strong>”</strong></p><p>To learn more about JW Radford, visit him online at jwradford.com.</p>
17 Jul, 2023
James Radford
<h2>James W. Radford, Trust Consulting Services, and the Triumphant Climb to Success</h2><p>The next great idea is just around the corner. This is the mindset that has inspired numerous entrepreneurs, and has led to the creation of what is now <a href="https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/state-of-small-business-now">more than 33 million small businesses across the nation</a>. Entrepreneurs dive into their ideas, fueled by ambition and self-motivation. However, <a href="https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/small-business-statistics/">18% of businesses fail in their first year</a>. Though many make it to subsequent years, it’s often a difficult balancing act between <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail/">losses and business growth</a>.</p><p>James Radford, <a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/">CEO and founder of Trust Consulting Services</a>, knows this tightrope act all too well. He <a href="https://www.inc.com/profile/trust-consulting-services">launched the business in 2015</a> after experiencing a number of unexpected personal and professional setbacks. His career <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-radford-485b6764/">started in the Air Force</a>. After sustaining a work-related injury in Germany, he was transferred back to the U.S. in 2002 where he was transferred into Contracting or, as it’s officially known, “<a href="https://www.airforce.com/careers/logistics-and-administration/contracting-officer">Acquisitions</a>”. He gained a great deal of federal procurement knowledge and quickly dug in his roots.</p><p>But it wasn’t long before he was given a life-altering diagnosis that would force him to medically retire from the Air Force as the illness could leave him severely disabled at any given time. While he still had some time in his contract, this left him in a difficult position. He took up night shift security detail to make ends meet. By this point, Radford ended a bad marriage which left him a single parent raising four children, and it threw him into a panic.</p><p>“I can only describe the situation as traumatic,” Radford says. “It began with the diagnosis and really cemented itself with the dismissal. I had lost my support system, leaving me to raise four kids alone. I was going to be without a major source of income, and I was also going to school. I was running low on savings. I couldn’t pay my mortgage. Things were looking bleak for a time.”</p><h2>An unexpected opportunity</h2><p>But little did he know, something was just around the corner for him. It wasn’t the next big idea but something better: an opportunity. While working security, he noticed that the number of inspections for his team was bizarrely frequent. He felt something was off, so he went to his supervisor and asked to see the books. His supervisor was put off, but Radford stuck his ground.</p><p>“I know our team, and I know how contracting works. Let me see the books, I’ll fix them, and we’ll never see them again,” says Radford. In two weeks, he made good on his word. After smoothing out some of the technical and logistical errors that the team was facing, the inspections stopped entirely. This sparked something inside of Radford, and he wasn’t the only person to see the change. Only two weeks into his position, he was soon offered a position to take over contracts for the security department.</p><p>This set the foundation for something new. Radford sacrificed sleep to finish his MBA. Once he graduated, he hit the ground looking for ways to keep himself and his family afloat. Contracting had gotten him this far, and it would see him through. He took up <a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/">work with the Coast Guard, Homeland Security, Washington Headquarter Services</a>, and other government bodies. This gave him more valuable experience on how to deal with a variety of contracts while working in Acquisitions and Procurement. He learned a great number of work ethics and management styles, how to work around them, and also built a strong network of friends wherever he went.</p><h2>How Trust Consulting Services started</h2><p>All of this led Radford to work with a small business. He helped them improve their operations while also gaining a better understanding of business itself. While he felt inspired to start his own company, he didn’t know the nitty-gritty of how it all worked, and this was yet another opportunity for him to learn and grow.</p><p>“The more I entertained the thought of starting my own business, the more ready I felt to actually do it. The company I worked with gave me a lot of confidence to put what I had learned into action,” Radford reflects. “Unfortunately, the company went under eventually. I realized something was wrong when they kept promising to pay me but never did. God really cut off the supply line and said, ‘This is it, James. It’s time to move.’”</p><p>It was then in 2015 that Radford took the leap of faith to start Trust Consulting Services. He reached out to his friends in the Department of Transportation, who immediately had work for him to help them with their operations. He started to work alone, but eventually, his team grew to four people. Then ten. And by the end of his work with the DoT, Trust was 15 members strong.</p><h2>A path for professional and personal growth</h2><p>Since then, Trust has never stopped growing. The company has secured <a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2023/06/13/trust-consulting-services-surpasses-50-million-in-revenue/70319179007/">$58 million in revenue, employed over 1000 employees, and created over 800 jobs in the state of Maryland</a>. After years of uncertainty, Radford has not only carved out a path for professional success but his personal growth as well.</p><p>“No matter what you do, there’s always a price to pay for success. For a while, my price was personal relationships. In order for me to build a future to keep me and my family safe, I put them aside to focus on what I felt like I needed to do,” he says. “Isn’t it funny how that works? Things slowed down enough to allow me a chance to reengage to the people that mattered most to me and rebuild those personal connections. I couldn’t be happier.”</p><p>Trust Consulting Services <a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/">works with federal clients, key civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 Enterprises to provide them with staff and optimized business solutions</a>. Today, <a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/">the company works on more than 40 federal contracts</a>, and Radford has gained a firm standing as <a href="https://jwradford.com/">a motivational, public speaker</a> teaching people the power of never giving up, self-accountability, and what he defines as “Excuse-Free Living”.</p>
12 Jun, 2023
James Radford
<h2>JW Radford and the Power of Excuse-Free Living</h2><p>In a world where we’re more connected than ever, motivational speakers can feel like a dime a dozen. Any influencer with a minimalist set-up and a casual monthly income of hundreds of thousands of dollars will prop themselves up as the next greatest mind of the self-help era. Or release a book they paid someone else to write to detail their cushiony life and the power of overwhelming positivity. But what about <i>self-</i>empowerment? What about the <i>self</i> we’re trying to help? Many self-help books of any age will paint a broad brush about how sticking through the tough times is just a part of the process, or they’ll say that prayer alone or simply thinking happy thoughts is the best way to get through the tough times. But it takes more than that. It takes accountability; it takes courage. One has to take action and shuck away any excuses.</p><p>Excuse-Free Living is what James W. Radford, also known as JW Radford in the public speaking space, likes to teach. He’s a retired Air Force Contracting Officer, author, certified public speaker, and CEO of<a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/"> Trust Consulting Services</a>. In just a few years, JW went through a whirlwind of changes: relocation, divorce, medical diagnosis, single parenthood, medical retirement, and depression. And these were only some of the trials that he had experienced.</p><p>JW reflects on that time by saying, “I went through a really dark point in my life. I was now a single father of four, and I had lost all sense of security in my life. I was wracking my brain, trying to figure out how I could provide for my kids when I didn’t feel like I was in the position to take care of myself. I knew I couldn’t give up, but I didn’t know what to do to change things.”</p><p>But he knew that he had skills. As a Contracting Officer, he knew how to optimize government contracts and optimize budgets to reduce overhead costs. He knew that he could use this to, at least, get his footing while he came up with a hard plan. So, he worked as a consultant for the Coast Guard, and that set him on the slow path to recovery and helped him slowly regain his confidence. JW originally felt the spark of inspiration while he was in the Air Force, but being able to put his skills to action as his primary role was a completely different ball game. He felt invigorated to make something more of this, but he had a new problem ahead of him.</p><p>He had no idea how a business was supposed to run.</p><p><strong>“</strong>Studying is one thing; experiencing it in real time is another. I know the technicalities of business but not really the logistics. Things like payroll? Oh no, yeah. I was going to get a handle on that and human resources and <i>marketing— </i>All of these were things I had to learn. And if I’m honest, I’m still learning marketing; I only just started getting into it last year, haha. I have years to catch up on!<strong>”</strong></p><p>— JW RADFORD</p><p>While there were still tough times ahead, JW ended up building a network of friends and a new portfolio of skills that set him on the trajectory to create Trust Consulting Services. But that wasn’t the end for him. Everything he had experienced had opened his eyes to new possibilities and opportunities to help people. There was so much he had endured, and he learned that just being able to speak with someone or have guidance truly meant the world to him. So, he created a divergent path, one that he walks alongside his role as a CEO.</p><p>He began to speak with people he knew about his experience, and that slowly branched out to strangers. Then, he found himself in a place where others would ask him to speak on his life while also giving advice to young entrepreneurs about how to form their business.</p><p><strong>“</strong>There’s always a price to pay for success, and for me, it was personal relationships. I gave up being close with my family in order to work hard to build a future <i>for them</i>. Isn’t it funny how that works? Looking back on it now, if I had someone to share my hurt and my experiences with, I think I could have saved myself a lot of heartache. But it gave me tougher skin, and it taught me what to do to push forward through the hard times. So in a weird way, I’m thankful for having to retire. Otherwise, I don’t know who I would be right now.<strong>”</strong></p><p>— JW RADFORD</p><p>For JW, he teaches “Excuse-Free Living” not as a way to shame people into doing what they need to do, but as a way to challenge their own thinking. As humans, we’re hard wired to remember negative things for a longer period of time. It’s easier (and sometimes even more fun) to break a long time habit rather than to form it. Excuse-Free Living takes the “yes, and?” of improv and turns it into the self-patented “yeah, so?” of self-motivation.</p><p><strong>“</strong>‘But I’m afraid?’ Yeah, so? ‘But I’m alone.’ Yeah, so? ‘But I don’t want to fail.’ Yeah, so? But also, you’re going to fail. How hard you fail is dependent on how ready you are. Practice! Practice is just controlled failure. Study what you need to study, talk to whomever you need to talk to. Prepare yourself for not just failure, but how you’re going to get back up. And when you get back up, you’ll be better, stronger, faster, et cetera.</p><p><strong>“</strong>By asking yourself ‘Yeah, so?’, you whittle down all the excuses until you have nothing else to say. Then you can ask yourself ‘Now what?’ If you still want to do the thing you want to do, do it! At that point, you’re the only thing holding yourself back. Courage is about doing what you’re afraid to do. If you can’t let go of fear, just do what you want in spite of it anyway.<strong>”</strong></p><p>— JW RADFORD</p><p>Outside of teaching Excuse-Free Living, JW also does business coaching, corporate training events, one-on-one discovery sessions, and he runs a veteran support program. Currently, JW is working on a book titled <i>This Can’t Be It!</i> where he talks candidly about his life, how he turned his struggles into success, and how anyone thinking about self-improvement can take actionable steps into turning their desire into reality.</p><p> To learn more about JW Radford, visit him online at jwradford.com.</p>
21 Jul, 2023
James Radford
<h2>Trust Consulting Services Surpasses $50 Million in Revenue</h2><p>Washington, D.C.—Trust Consulting Services, a D.C based business consulting firm, hits an impressive milestone of $58 million in revenue. The company was founded in 2015 by CEO James Radford, a retired Air Force Contracting Officer, author, and certified public speaker. The path leading to the company’s creation was far from smooth. James hadn’t set out to become an entrepreneur when he joined the Air Forces, but after a series of life-changing events, he learned to make a stand in this unexpected role.</p><p>“A lot of things happened at once during that time. I suffered a work-related injury while I was stationed in Germany and got sent back home to the US. I got divorced, diagnosed with a life-altering illness, had to medically retire, and now had to take care of four children on my own. And I was still trying to pursue my MBA,” James reflects. “I can only describe the entire experience as traumatizing. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do.”</p><p>After having to leave the Air Force, James reached out to a connection in the Coast Guard where he worked as a contracting consultant. There, he helped smooth out the Coast Guard’s Acquisitions and Procurement operations as he already had experience doing so in the Air Force. He then extended his services to Homeland Security, Washington Headquarter Services, and a number of other agencies. He felt a spark in this line of work and knew that he could use his skills to make a difference while also securing a more stable future for himself and his family.</p><p>James notes, “It would have been easy to stay where I was, but something was telling me to put myself out there and really get my momentum. But there was just one problem: I had no idea how businesses worked! I could fix what was already there, but I didn’t have a ground floor understanding of how to get those operations started. And just like that, God answered my prayers and put me where I needed to be.”</p><p>James ended up partnering with a small business to help them optimize their current business model. Because the operation was smaller and he’d be working more closely with the team, James got to see the day-to-day functions of a business, learn the ins and outs, and really understand the logistics of building his own company.</p><p>“I was really feeling it, and I’ll admit that I got comfortable. I started to toy around with my idea of going solo, but I wasn’t really committed to it. And once again, God came through for me. The more I played around, the more He listened until one day He cut the supply line. I realized that something was wrong with the business I was working with, and the owner wasn’t being forthright. I was being <i>promised</i> a paycheck instead of being given one. It wasn’t long before we all found out the mistakes he had made, and the business ended up going under. That’s when I knew it was time to take a leap of faith.”</p><p>James put everything he had learned and experienced into Trust Consulting Service’s launch in 2015. He secured his first contract with the Department of Transportation, and the state of Maryland called him down to help with staff temporary hospitals during the COVID outbreak in 2019. Since its launch, the company has helped place 700 jobs in the state of Maryland, secured twenty federal contracts, and has expanded its team to almost 500 seasoned experts.</p><p>“Even though I went through a lot of dark times after my dismissal, I never would have started Trust without that push. I’m not even sure it would have even come to my mind. Times were rough for a while, but I told myself, ‘You can’t sit in despair, James. You can’t park the car here.’ I had to provide for my family; I had to bring back our stability; I had to do it for myself to get out of those dark times. Now, when I look at Trust’s success, I’m absolutely amazed. Sometimes, if I think about it, I just get rooted to the spot and say, ‘Wow, I made it.’”</p><p>At the current rate of growth, the company estimates that its revenue will grow to $100 million in the next five years. Though Trust has developed deep connections with in-person networking, the company is taking more efforts to build its online community across several platforms such as<a href="https://twitter.com/1trustconsult_"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/trust.consulting.services"> Facebook</a>, and<a href="https://youtu.be/XM4VmPJSxcI"> YouTube</a>.</p><p> </p><p><i>Trust Consulting Services, founded in 2015 by CEO James W. Radford, is a veterans’ first business consulting firm. The company provides cost-effective, customer-focused, and scalable solutions to a wide range of commercial, local, state and federal government entities. Trust’s services include acquisition management, program management, financial management, facilities management, and IT systems and networking. Outside of being Trust’s CEO, Radford is a retired Air Force Contracting Officer, motivational speaker, author, certified public speaker, and proud father of four.</i></p><p>To learn more, visit the company at trustconsultingservices.com or contact:</p><p>James W. Radford</p><p>+1 (202) 800-8217</p><p>info@trustconsultingservices.com</p><p>Twitter: @1trustconsult_</p><p>Facebook: trust.consulting.services</p><p>LinkedIn: Trust Consulting Services Inc.</p><p>YouTube: @trustconsultingservices</p>
07 Jul, 2023
Daniek Wright
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23 Jun, 2023
Daniek Wright
<p><br> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2unKYJ2aHlBX9ox6Yy4fqrHnUPgeWyRov_4pux6g7BoQf5dV3MSIpshIo34aWKXp1QIFPHB1Ca30qHq-3vxBgfrDHHXuuYQQRZPxRUTrPMO6ZvDEGqFJ68YpUieN0b_viFPWCrMLBxaI2pWuGMNrHvc"></figure><p><strong>Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio is on a Mission to Bring Custom Body Art to Veterans, Military Nonprofits, and Tattoo Enthusiasts Nationwide</strong></p><p>Irvington, NJ--Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio, established by Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Wright, Jr., has received national acclaim for using tattoo art therapy to help veterans with PTSD. However, The Presidential Volunteer Award recipient is traversing the nation to bring the love of custom black and gray tattoos to all ink aficionados that find themselves at the white sliding doors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ink Origins</strong></p><p>During a deployment to Iraq, Wright was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart prior to retiring from the U.S. Army in 2014. He faced many challenges when transitioning out of the military but discovered through an art therapy program that Art helped him cope with the wounds of war.</p><p>Marzmade Studios was founded to support the mental health of its founder and now seeks to expand that mission to tattoo enthusiasts across America. What was started as a small business with a converted bus, traveling between New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, </p><p>became a way to share joy and the love for art with clients along their respective journeys.</p><p>“Needing a way to provide for his family and manage his PTSD, Marz decided to try his hand at his first love, Art. And what form of art is profitable today? Tattooing that's what! Marz dove in headfirst and never looked back.” </p><p>To learn more about Marzmade story, visit <a href="https://www.marzmade.com/blog">https://www.marzmade.com/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Mobile Ink</strong></p><p>“I bought a sprinter and converted it myself to a mobile tattoo studio,” begins Wright AKA Marzmade D'Martian when speaking on the beginnings of the studio. “Started tattooing as a form of therapy, now Marzmade tours the U.S. with many tattoo conventions and comic-cons.” </p><p>The acquisition and conversion of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, known in entertainment circles for its use as a shuttle bus, has allowed Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio to broaden its geographic scope. After touring the world with award winning musicians, a Sprinter was a familiar mobile space that would soon help him jumpstart his duty for service.</p><p>Event updates can be found at <a href="https://www.marzmade.com/blog">https://www.marzmade.com/blog</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Growth Ink</strong></p><p>Tat fans can experience the range of Marzmade body art at festivals, conventions, and private events. A plan to franchise the Marzmade Mobile concept is thought to be a better direction for the brand than a traditional brick and mortar tattoo shop. </p><p>The ability to bring the art of tattooing to the customer has translated to unscripted TV where features on VH1 Black Ink Crew and Black Ink Crew Chicago have brought Marzmade into homes (and later clients into the studio). Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio’s international demand to pull up for friends, family, and newlyweds is increasing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>People’s Ink</strong></p><p>“Work hard and believe in yourself. “No” never killed anyone. Be yourself because there is no better person to be You better than YOU,” are Marzmade quotes for success. The work ethic and calling for service has led to multiple local accolades for community service, up to national honors from the President of the United States of America.</p><p>“I’ve received multiple tattoos from Marz who has provided nothing short of excellence with his tattooing, and customer service,” states Anthony M from Pennsylvania</p><p>“Marzmade Studios provides quality tattoos and a unique experience in a sterile environment,” another Marzmade advocate continues. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Ink Initiatives</strong></p><p>The Department of Veterans Affairs documents that 41 percent of veterans screen positive on at least one of the mental health screening tools measured in VA Facilities. After serving 14 years in the armed forces, Marz sees this work of helping vets cope with the trauma of battle as an extension of previous service.</p><p>The Wright-guided art therapy initiative donates free tattoos to wounded veterans, aids in peer-to-peer mentorship programs, and collaborates on veteran suicide prevention projects with its nonprofit organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio</strong></p><p><i>Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio is a Presidential Volunteer Award recipient, founded by Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Wright, Jr. AKA Marzmade D'Martian. Art therapy for wounded warriors, veteran suicide prevention, and PTSD mitigation are among the high priority focuses of Marzmade Studios and its nonprofit services. Beyond wellness pursuits, Marzmade inks Realism and Cartooning styles in black and gray to all lovers of custom tattoos and body art worldwide.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio, please see company’s </i><a href="https://www.marzmade.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Marzmade Mobile Tattoo Studio</i></p><p><i>wecomeinink@gmail.com</i></p><p><a href="https://www.marzmade.com/"><i>https://www.marzmade.com</i></a></p>
01 Dec, 2023
Douglas Noga
<h2>Marriani Clothing Prepares for Fall Launch of “The Man, Woman, Person Leather Pants”</h2><p>Chicago, IL—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqt4G6ke0xY">Marriani Clothing</a>, a luxury fashion label, has announced its upcoming fall collection with its flagship item being the “Man Woman Person Leather Pants”. This comes as the company’s second announcement this year with the first being the official, full-scale relaunch.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7nL2eQejya_ZcE16M9fqKcDz_4Wx-Ihp4w-o9VWMHSC_0LdKQADKkAXF0P9lvCs7FXuQfptkUycfJzkAUyQnfuIUj7DQFYh_AzxW_kDQJP1vPWpdLAiZM5KTDx_iOz-VGRR51U25AMC18v5YhobpW88"><figcaption>Flagship item for fall collection: Man, Woman, Person leather pants | Courtesy of Marriani Clothing</figcaption></figure><p>The brand distinguishes itself through its focus on thoughtful outfits and proportions and by challenging conventional fashion norms. Marriani Clothing always seeks to provide wearers with pieces that are not only eco-friendly but also thematic in the stories they aim to convey. With this flagship item, founder Antoine Reed notes that there was inspiration taken from the symbolism and culture of Noongar, an Australian Aboriginal language. Even the product’s name of “Man, Woman, Person” all come from this language.</p><p>Reed goes on to say, “When we first sought out to create this item, we wanted to make sure we created something with narrative, style, and utility. Even the simple phrase of ‘man, woman, person’ resonates immensely with our ethos here at Marriani as we believe in the core essence of ‘People’, of all of us who are just trying to find and lead fulfilling lives.”</p><p>Beyond this philosophy, the company emphasizes that it took time to focus on what type of pants they wanted to create and how to achieve that look. Marriani weighed out the pros and cons of what other designers today were doing. While some were stuck in the past with skinny jeans as their staple aesthetic, others, Marriani believes, were “trying hyper trendy” with oversized pants as statement items. This led the brand to find a happy middle ground with a relaxed fit via the American biker silhouette.</p><p>“We’ll have an interesting selection of colors to choose from as well as functional 3D pockets tailored specifically to this classic structure,” Reed adds. “We hope that this product will be a wardrobe staple for years to come.”</p><p>Marriani emphasizes high-quality craftsmanship with a focus on custom design. The brand is committed to cut-and-sew techniques by taking custom measurements and sourcing fabrics and hardware specifically for each garment. The company’s ultimate goal is to offer more than just clothing; it seeks to provide an investment in one’s personal style. By combining high-end pieces with everyday items and by providing evergreen and sustainable fashion, Marriani promotes the creation of a one-of-a-kind look and actively encourages customers to step outside of their comfort zone.</p><p><strong>ABOUT MARRIANI CLOTHING</strong></p><p><i>Marriani Clothing’s collections feature a range of styles, from edgy streetwear to elegant evening wear, all designed to make a statement. The brand's signature style includes dramatic silhouettes, unexpected textures, and bold prints, all carefully crafted to create a cohesive look that is both fashion-forward and wearable. Founded by Antoine Reed, the brand is known for its use of high-quality materials, innovative designs, and attention to detail, resulting in clothing that is both stylish and functional.</i></p><p><i>In addition to its unique designs, Marriani Clothing is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and ethical production methods to minimize its environmental impact. The brand's focus on sustainability extends to its packaging, which is made from recycled materials and can be easily recycled or repurposed.</i></p><p>To find out more about the company, visit marrianiclothing.com or contact:</p><p>Antoine Reed</p><p>management@marrianiclothing.com</p><p>https://twitter.com/Marriani_brand</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/marriani_official</p>
09 Jan, 2024
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xh25CIekoyrDav3Xzq2FV8RKbaf22OF5BVhoRd4aRSI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xh25CIekoyrDav3Xzq2FV8RKbaf22OF5BVhoRd4aRSI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUpLA4Z-e3fFO3DSB_FrRyTYQo_9M0P44mWrgt-yRzc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUpLA4Z-e3fFO3DSB_FrRyTYQo_9M0P44mWrgt-yRzc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jan, 2024
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nW4nmo-1fErPLnxsVeE_0WBojgVAbzeRz0HXagmmDPc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nW4nmo-1fErPLnxsVeE_0WBojgVAbzeRz0HXagmmDPc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePyfka9_9N1TjdK8apSIS2Nyvb9linJDqBsT6HtGVsQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePyfka9_9N1TjdK8apSIS2Nyvb9linJDqBsT6HtGVsQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jan, 2024
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeDQKejoRoNQxS4KoUxWYu0FgdN8oOsHlgpi6Jj0TFI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeDQKejoRoNQxS4KoUxWYu0FgdN8oOsHlgpi6Jj0TFI/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Jun, 2023
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bfw5-RPUs3ifM2Zg_EWwxzYvr55ASLdJ63pv7Ec6vg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bfw5-RPUs3ifM2Zg_EWwxzYvr55ASLdJ63pv7Ec6vg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>edits applied 6/19 TF</p>
23 Jun, 2023
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K75Yl-2ce_7Go1aj4_zHASKGSScQbupYRxF4hifMBz4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K75Yl-2ce_7Go1aj4_zHASKGSScQbupYRxF4hifMBz4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>revisions applied 6/19 TF</p>
23 Jun, 2023
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mnWJSno_7IL-uWm43BuThazKISuFfxbGDbgC-KYVGM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mnWJSno_7IL-uWm43BuThazKISuFfxbGDbgC-KYVGM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>revised 6/19 TF</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQupKsqEoJ9m5uoM_GrBfmNZZrxDoRbj-9MfE3QQEiQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQupKsqEoJ9m5uoM_GrBfmNZZrxDoRbj-9MfE3QQEiQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
06 Jul, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JtDgnUv09sNOBRbygDLy7cNJ4cmHoAOHk_30e5PzmKg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JtDgnUv09sNOBRbygDLy7cNJ4cmHoAOHk_30e5PzmKg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Varun Shah
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrIv0QqtvpARRVuoRtdlVybdLMLaGp8giXOkQOFD0F8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrIv0QqtvpARRVuoRtdlVybdLMLaGp8giXOkQOFD0F8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>edits applied 6/12 - please provide your industry expertise - see comments TF</p>
26 May, 2023
Eminem's Vegan Awakening? Gaia's Eye’s “Lyrical Letter” Goes Viral On The Way to The Real Marshall Mathers
<h2><strong>Eminem's Vegan Awakening? Gaia's Eye’s “Lyrical Letter” Goes Viral On The Way to The Real Marshall Mathers</strong></h2><p> </p><p>While both diss tracks and tribute songs both have a long history in the tradition of hip-hop, Eminem now finds himself in the sights of a more unique form of musical outreach. In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsdYujQqI1Y">viral music video/lyrical letter</a> that was inspired by one of Eminem’s most iconic songs, Stan (itself with an English language impact large enough to land it in Oxford and Miriam-Webster dictionaries), Toronto-based hip-hop artist Gaia’s Eye makes the case for Eminem to not just go vegan, but to start using his platform to speak up for the most bullied beings on the planet: animals.</p><p> </p><p>While the idea may at first seem like it’s coming completely out of left field, if Eminem were to switch to a plant-based lifestyle he’d be joining a long list of ‘greens-minded’ rap stars. Starting with his friend and mentor Dr. Dre, and going all the way back to legends like KRS-One, The Wu Tang Clan, Dead Prez, Styles P and Jadakiss, the late Nipsey Hussle, A$AP Rocky, and Black Eyed Peas’ frontman Will.i.am. </p><p> </p><p>Eminem taking a socially conscious stance may surprise listeners more familiar with the “shock rap” lyrics that have garnered so much controversy over the years, but it certainly wouldn’t be out of the ordinary when looking at what The Real Marshall Mathers has been up to in recent years.</p><p> </p><p>From donating approximately $180 million to help underprivileged youth in his hometown of Detroit, to placing his morals over his bank account by sacrificing a significant amount of his fanbase to speak out against former President Trump and racism at the BET Awards, it’s clear Eminem doesn’t just “talk the talk” on the social issues he holds close to heart, but is also not afraid to “put his money where his mouth is” so to speak. In the tragic and moving song “Darkness” he also doesn’t shy away from taking a stance on mass shootings and gun issues that is sure to anger the more Republican-leaning portions of his fanbase.</p><p> </p><p>But it is his metamorphosis on LGBT issues over the years that is perhaps the most pronounced, beginning with his transformative friendship with Elton John, to his famous cameo in Seth Rogen’s <i>The Interview</i>, to giving LGBT artist Young M.A. the first slot on his recent album, it’s clear Marshall Mathers the person is not entirely as ruthless and heartless as his famous evil alter ego, Slim Shady.</p><p> </p><p>It’s an appeal to that compassion, and the ability to change one’s beliefs and actions that is at the core of Gaia’s Eye’s message to Eminem. He connects the dots from the vicious bullying that Marshall endured during his childhood, to the abuse endured by equally innocent and defenseless young animals in our modern food system:</p><p> </p><p>“Cause there’s billions dying everyday</p><p>And ain’t no one defending them</p><p>Everybody knows it’s wrong</p><p>Yet we still pretending then</p><p>Dismembering them</p><p>Then will anyone remember them?</p><p>Imagine if they had a friend like Eminem</p><p>To vocalize all the screams suppressed</p><p>To turn these beings to flesh</p><p>Buried in our bodies’ depths</p><p>They really want me to believe </p><p>These meals are blessed?</p><p>When we pay people to be demons to the defenseless…”</p><p> </p><p>In a plain English “P.S.” at the end of the music video, which employs AI to feature a few quotes in the voice of Eminem himself, Gaia’s Eye crunches the numbers on what the consequences would be if Eminem inspired just 1% of his fans to switch to plant-based meats and protein sources. While the amount of land, fresh water, and Greenhouse Gas savings would be shockingly substantial, the statistic that stands out most is that just 1% of Eminem’s fans going vegan would save the lives of approximately 75 million animals per year.</p><p> </p><p>While on a recent business trip to Detroit for his Animal Rights-dedicated company Vegan Brain Food, Gaia’s Eye (whose real name Gabriel Nicolau, but who goes by Gabriel Nadler, his original Jewish family name that had to be changed due to anti-Semitism in his father’s Romania) recently filmed a follow up video to reach the notoriously difficult-to-reach celebrity. That <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr1NRP4JgyN/">90 second Instagram Reel (which has reached over 100,000 people at publication)</a> speaks directly to some of Eminem’s best friends and musical collaborators like Snoop Dogg, Denaun Porter and his vegan D-12 bandmate, Kuniva, in an effort to get them to help their friend Marshall to “live long and prosper”.</p><p> </p><p>While it’s not known if Mathers himself has seen the music video yet (Eminem rarely gives interviews or speaks publicly outside of his music), he did recently add “Mom’s Spaghetti with vegan meatballs” (a direct quote from the spoken part at the end of Gaia’s Eye’s music video) to the menu of his new Detroit restaurant which is named after the famous line in “Lose Yourself”. For a rapper notorious for his subliminal messaging, perhaps this is the first sign that The GOAT may be taking a hint from real-life goats, and giving plants a chance.</p>
10 Jun, 2023
Nikhil Arun
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cb6Y09290gBU-Pbe6iRNvL2gayKFMSAVb14RcOEv36o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cb6Y09290gBU-Pbe6iRNvL2gayKFMSAVb14RcOEv36o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Nikhil Arun
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l8KNDVFLT1N33cJoTMT3Id72id5nSOxubqt9F5JOD9A/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l8KNDVFLT1N33cJoTMT3Id72id5nSOxubqt9F5JOD9A/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Jessi Park
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5Fu4lnFAw9qnIVl6Q3Nq77UfYG8A5Le6NqaxQoZGiY/edit</p>
23 Jun, 2023
Jessi Park
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USvJ91TFORIVZEYwkl-0yErkBhlEmzvpD8rgpCQat7k/edit</p>
07 Jul, 2023
Jessi Park
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBMgI2rX27qQ-rbhe74RSiBMPBQ6dXxXFl4RoPY6Mn0/edit</p>
10 Jul, 2023
Jessi Park
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBMgI2rX27qQ-rbhe74RSiBMPBQ6dXxXFl4RoPY6Mn0/edit</p>
23 Jun, 2023
Jessi Park
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/18l34PLmUYEYDQcpfFGnPQis4xnOSEe_R5Ikyo1sEzqE/edit</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Jessi Park
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kYKiNSTEV-FbiKfcapi_q65eX5JW9zRO4ykI6uWQ6tY/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kYKiNSTEV-FbiKfcapi_q65eX5JW9zRO4ykI6uWQ6tY/edit</a></p>
27 Dec, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xo7GM_x0w4Jro5mMOXcVQZzNgCaajVoaBYRzuEtRwBQ/edit#heading=h.mokasslcbhd8">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xo7GM_x0w4Jro5mMOXcVQZzNgCaajVoaBYRzuEtRwBQ/edit#heading=h.mokasslcbhd8</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1STYKtoexCQp97go56cX6iML67gZyufcX3uGFJzFRdow/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1STYKtoexCQp97go56cX6iML67gZyufcX3uGFJzFRdow/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
15 Mar, 2024
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urKHughIiCAdvusEjtnm6F1x6JUh5qi-mxCaK5ZYeJQ/edit#heading=h.4tussmz5tr1z">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urKHughIiCAdvusEjtnm6F1x6JUh5qi-mxCaK5ZYeJQ/edit#heading=h.4tussmz5tr1z</a> </p><p>The above was for Washington Times and not published.</p><p>The below is for MSN and to be published.</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dtuvh_CHYOp2kp0Bx0MZ8ZjLndWIx-AUdPXcvtvCwZ4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dtuvh_CHYOp2kp0Bx0MZ8ZjLndWIx-AUdPXcvtvCwZ4/edit</a> </p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Paul Gonzalez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xANCGtH7POcfr1jxFQMh6_45pj_-j4rq4bDnTvH6KJY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xANCGtH7POcfr1jxFQMh6_45pj_-j4rq4bDnTvH6KJY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>ABC and NBC are bundled</p>
07 Jul, 2023
Paul Gonzalez
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xANCGtH7POcfr1jxFQMh6_45pj_-j4rq4bDnTvH6KJY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xANCGtH7POcfr1jxFQMh6_45pj_-j4rq4bDnTvH6KJY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>ABC and NBC are bundled</p>
30 Jun, 2023
Paul Gonzalez
<p><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BufXnbU-PonBjo9pP5xISjCJpz5uNC0yEeOnS1rF5k/edit?usp=share_link</strong></p>
09 Feb, 2024
Armen -
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_2Oir0i9eH1Cmdev43imlfyk8elpHkDd7qZkP8QIZpY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_2Oir0i9eH1Cmdev43imlfyk8elpHkDd7qZkP8QIZpY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Jun, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1air4dgZcDk626V-Y6yyHjm5taMkXQaI0mruR5aeka30/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1air4dgZcDk626V-Y6yyHjm5taMkXQaI0mruR5aeka30/edit</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
24 Aug, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIRX24pkcU-Avlou1uGcJvS7s5lMs1C3_KDj6lFPczw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIRX24pkcU-Avlou1uGcJvS7s5lMs1C3_KDj6lFPczw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
29 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spiSqikwsNMWzvSpLMekTwKAM_5rm9O5S4zRtYnXYRI/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spiSqikwsNMWzvSpLMekTwKAM_5rm9O5S4zRtYnXYRI/edit</a></p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_gr2vXf05KZ7lccPobCOOZXYXPUtlxS6vzdPDFyfaM/edit</p>
06 Nov, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6nbFhN113kS3XW2jHnwZWx_1L2SHF2F-hSpd2_UHN4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6nbFhN113kS3XW2jHnwZWx_1L2SHF2F-hSpd2_UHN4/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Bob Bradley
<h2>Jitjatjo Provides “Benefits Safety Net” To The Growing Pool Of Gig Workers Nationwide </h2><p>New York, NY—Jitjatjo, a talent marketplace platform for frontline workforces, has created the Better by Jitjatjo program to bring wellness and other health benefits to the gig economy. 57 million households in America are currently uninsured, and many employers do not extend benefits to part-time employees and gig workers. Because of this, they end up paying top dollar for benefits. </p><p>With 20 million Gen Zers expected to enter the workforce in the coming years and nearly the same amount of Baby Boomers making their exit during this time, the trend of flexible work is forecasted to increase year over year. The economy is also seeing an almost 50% shift from full-time to flex working scenarios across most major industries. </p><p>As an added benefit of finding gig-work through Jitjatjo’s <a href="https://www.jitjatjo.com/flex/work-instant-pay-gigs">Flex app</a>, the company is seeking to solve this “lack of benefits” disparity for gig workers, starting with their own talent pool, with its Better by Jitjatjo program, which will provide a number of health, wellness, and lifestyle services to their employees. The program launched to Flex users on March 3rd with partners United Healthcare, Working Advantage and Avibra, the leading providers of personal well-being, lifestyle, and protection solutions. </p><p>“From day one, our plan was to create a platform that provides financial and career opportunities, improves people’s wellbeing, and helps our community to be better. We put community first, and our goal is to provide tools and essential benefits to help everyday Americans reach their goals,” says Tim Chatfield, CEO & Co-Founder. “Jitjatjo is dedicated to our human betterment mission, and commitment to our vision to transform the way people work.”</p><p>Jitjatjo plans to expand the benefit program offered to their talent pool and continue to lead the market with a better flexible work experience for everyone. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Jitjatjo:</strong></p><p>Since 2015, Jitjatjo has developed workforce management and talent marketplace solutions that empower organizations with frontline workers to embrace flexible labor, scale service quality, and enhance compliance. Network by Jitjatjo is a gig-work platform for internal and external labor that leverages A.I. and Empathic Intelligence to transform the way people work, optimize resourcing, and increase productivity. In 2022, Jitjatjo was named a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for (Internal) Talent Marketplaces. Learn more about the dynamic distribution of work at jitjatjo.com</p><p> </p><p><strong>Media Contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Bradley Public Relations & Marketing</strong></p><p>Bob Bradley</p><p>Publicist</p><p>949.274.9651</p><p>bob@bradleypublicity.com</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Jitjatjo</strong></p><p>Brittany Valente</p><p>Senior Marketing Manager</p><p>212.235.1234</p><p>brittany.valente@jjj.work</p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTIn4S88sEW2CChfSTz977H9k78j9AjtKwWXJw-lKDA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTIn4S88sEW2CChfSTz977H9k78j9AjtKwWXJw-lKDA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JYR6vOMXS9e1YeM0UdxVQJVKJC12CGFj6Fj4nfGPUBM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JYR6vOMXS9e1YeM0UdxVQJVKJC12CGFj6Fj4nfGPUBM/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p>Approved with changes indicated in Google doc</p>
02 Aug, 2023
Jen Johnson
<h3><strong>Degrii’s AI-Powered Smart Thermostat Enters the U.S. Market with Tools to Reduce Energy Consumption and Expenses</strong></h3><p> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YfI2vv0gZFDNiSmOp7jbYQpW5hfTEsrCJKbeeFlAHlD3QKnfVQLTB4wERe2AdMuUm6z-hAqm098Te8quT_ugVtddcVIfXnH0kEGB_Qh_DIlq1w5djkXuWAobEIF-E6v9Pf-mM8fkjzdrQ9UI3UDshZE"><figcaption>AI-powered Smart Thermostat</figcaption></figure><p>MENLO PARK, CA--Degrii, an industry leader in smart home technologies with a dedicated focus on global sustainability and smart electronics, announces the U.S. release of its game changing Degrii Smart Thermostat. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii pushes its data-driven technology model forward to ensure that the highest levels of energy efficiency will translate into actual utility cost reductions of up to 30% for its consumer base.</p><p><strong>Predict Energy Consumption</strong></p><p><i>“We designed the Degrii Smart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder and CEO of Degrii. </i></p><p>The AI-powered Smart Thermostat ($89.98) with its sleek design form offers consumers maximum levels of control over home heating and cooling preferences. During Degrii’s easy 15-minute AI-assisted app tutorial, the thermostat begins quickly learning your ideal temperature patterns and HVAC zone preferences. Examining the collected data points will allow the thermostat to begin offering the best predictive efficiency suggestions to stop unneeded energy consumption and actually save homeowners money on their heating and cooling bills.</p><p><strong>Focus Energy Consumption</strong></p><p>The Remote Thermostat ($39.99 each) offers passive infrared (PIR) that identifies unoccupied areas and regulates temperature settings accordingly. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones stops energy misuse to unoccupied zones. However, customized tips can be overridden by customer preference to keep all rooms at a desired temperature regardless of occupancy or cost.</p><p>To learn more, visit <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a> or find them on Amazon.com</p><p><i>“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao.</i> </p><p><strong>Automate Energy Consumption</strong></p><p>The most beneficial aspects of the Smart Thermostat’s computer learning functionalities are the automated features specifically designed to save users money. Efficiency algorithms are independent of direct user engagement after initial data samples have been analyzed by the AI algorithms.</p><p>Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat also offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends schedule settings based on user location and preferences, further optimizing energy savings. </p><p>Customized Tips: This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste to reduce utility costs. </p><p>Geofencing: Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages advanced geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home, automatically adjusting temperature settings to minimize energy consumption during vacancy periods. This helps reduce energy waste by ensuring the HVAC system isn't heating or cooling an empty house, which in turn decreases power and cost.</p><p><strong>Save on Energy Consumption</strong></p><p><i>“Users can confidently and conveniently contribute to energy conservation efforts while benefiting from significant cost savings over time,” concludes Zhao</i></p><p>Degrii’s U.S. market release of its groundbreaking AI-powered Smart Thermostat and Remote Thermostat units introduces cutting-edge technology for residential HVAC systems. Created in collaboration with engineers and scientists, machine learning finds the most efficient resolutions to power and cost reductions for the home. When administered effectively by both human and AI, utility cost reductions can be maintained at and around 30%. This substantial savings is both financially and ethically responsible for the planet.</p><p><strong>About Degrii</strong></p><p><i>Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use the intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers and strong manufacturing. Degrii constantly innovates to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.</i></p><p><i>Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on the company website at </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a></p>
12 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<h3><strong>Can an AI Smart Thermostat Teach an Old Dog New Efficiency?</strong> </h3><p>As a gentleman of an increasingly curmudgeon age, I remember the Terminator movies of my youth with joyful nostalgia. Skynet awaits and the machines are poised to take their rightful position as our ruling Overlords. But as a man of an “afore-alluded to” age, I also want convenience Now-Now. </p><p>Paradoxically, the intersection of technophobia and impatience often begrudgingly leads me to early tech adoption. Someone needs to know what Skynet is up to, or in this case Degrii.</p><figure class="image"><img 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a California based intelligent technologies company focused on sustainability and consumer comfort, has just announced the release of its new Degrii Smart Thermostat in the U.S. market. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii’s data-driven models aim to calculate the most efficient energy output needed to straddle the crossroads of global sustainability, consumer comfort, and reduction of utility costs.</p><ol><li>Save the planet</li><li>Save some stress</li><li>Save some money</li></ol><p>Check, Check, and Check - let’s see what this thermostat can do with unpredictable weather events that are Texas year around.</p><p><i>We designed the DegriiSmart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder and CEO of Degrii.</i></p><p><strong>Let’s get started</strong></p><p>Degrii provides an easy 15-minute setup tutorial with the AI support wizard in its proprietary app. This step-by-step panel installation guide is designed for those with no technical expertise. If you can use an installation app and a smart thermostat, you should be just fine.</p><p><strong>Machine Learning begins</strong></p><p>Once setup is complete, your new AI buddy from the app moves from panel setup to learning your preferred heating and cooling preferences. This data will allow the thermostat to offer predictive efficiency suggestions and custom tips to create a more comfortable environment with less energy consumption and expense.</p><p><strong>The Features</strong></p><p>The Degrii Smart Thermostat boasts a user-friendly main panel and wireless remote thermostat options with built-in sensors. </p><p>Both Wifi and Bluetooth connections are available for your preference or necessity. </p><p>For smart tech, even its analog HVAC compatibility includes often overlooked options, such as two-wire systems.</p><p>The Remote Thermostat offers passive infrared (PIR) motion detection that regulates usage in unoccupied HVAC zones. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones is intended to reduce energy misuse in vacant rooms.</p><p><strong>Optional Add-ons</strong></p><p>The previously mentioned, Remote Thermostat unit, is sold separately but will ideally pay for itself in energy savings. It offers motion detection and a large display that shows temperature, humidity, battery life and Bluetooth connectivity. </p><p>The Remote Thermostat has the physical “up and down buttons” to quickly change the temp without using the app or walking back to the main panel. Up to 12 can be connected at a time.</p><p><strong>Even More</strong></p><p>Aside from real-time temperature regulation, the real machine learning is under the hood. The old dog instruction begins here.</p><ol><li>Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends scheduled settings based on user location and preferences. (AKA “How to optimize energy savings”)</li><li>Customized Tips: This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste to reduce utility costs. (AKA “How to reduce utility costs”)</li><li>Geofencing: The Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages advanced geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home and automatically minimizes energy consumption for the vacancy. (AKA “How to reduce energy waste”)</li></ol><p><i>“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao.</i></p><p><strong>In Conclusion </strong></p><p>The Degrii Smart Thermostat was easy to set up and actively intuitive in learning my temperature preferences. The motion sensors learned my schedule and were able to regulate temperatures to facilitate a comfortable arrival home. The rarely occupied zones took a short time to update upon my entry. The Degrii Smart Thermostat kept me comfortable, together we helped the planet, and my new energy efficiency (best of all) …</p><p>Saves me about 30% on my utility expenses! SOLD</p><p>…and there was no evidence of time-traveling robots.</p><p><strong>About Degrii</strong></p><p><i>Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use the intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers. Degrii seeks constant innovations to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just </i></p><p><i>two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.</i></p><p><i>Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on the company website at </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a></p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1No1anA4XpVh1YP7UTMHZK_oT9GXRAlrXRcUX8RxmeFg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1No1anA4XpVh1YP7UTMHZK_oT9GXRAlrXRcUX8RxmeFg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQj0ct5X0EroG0oHab7c1a7HVtczb4CNeGUSZ89-0JM/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQj0ct5X0EroG0oHab7c1a7HVtczb4CNeGUSZ89-0JM/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p>Approved with changes as indicated in Google Doc.</p>
12 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<h3><strong>The Degrii Smart Thermostat Enters the U.S. Market with an AI-Powered Plan to Reduce Energy Expenses</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img 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</strong></p><p>MENLO PARK, CA--Degrii, an industry leader in smart home technologies with a dedicated focus on global sustainability and smart electronics, announces the U.S. release of its game changing Degrii Smart Thermostat. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii pushes the forward thinking advancement of data-driven models to ensure that the highest levels of energy efficiency will translate into actual cost reductions of up to 30%.</p><p><i>“We designed the Degrii Smart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder and CEO of Degrii. </i></p><p>The AI-powered Smart Thermostat ($89.98) with its sleek design form offers consumers maximum levels of control over home heating and cooling preferences. During Degrii’s easy 15-minute AI-assisted app tutorial, the thermostat begins quickly learning your ideal temperature patterns and HVAC zone preferences. Examining the collected data points will allow the thermostat to begin offering the best predictive efficiency suggestions to stop unneeded energy consumption and save money.</p><p>The Remote Thermostat ($39.99 each) offers passive infrared (PIR) that identifies unoccupied areas and regulates temperature settings accordingly. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones stops energy misuse to unoccupied zones. However, customized tips can be overridden by customer preference to keep all rooms at a desired temperature regardless of occupancy or cost.</p><p>To learn more, visit <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a> or find them on Amazon.com</p><p><i>“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao.</i> </p><p> The most beneficial aspects of the Smart Thermostat’s computer learning functionalities are the automated features specifically designed to save you money. Efficiency algorithms are independent of direct user engagement after initial data samples are analyzed.</p><p>Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat also offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends schedule settings based on user location and preferences, further optimizing energy savings. </p><p>Customized Tips: This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste to reduce utility costs. </p><p>Geofencing: Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages advanced geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home, automatically adjusting temperature settings to minimize energy consumption during vacancy periods. This helps reduce energy waste by ensuring the HVAC system isn't heating or cooling an empty house, which in turn decreases power and cost.</p><p><i>“Users can confidently and conveniently contribute to energy conservation efforts while benefiting from significant cost savings over time,” concludes Zhao</i></p><p>Degrii announces the U.S. release of its game changing Degrii Smart Thermostat and Remote Thermostat units. Created by the collaboration of engineers and scientists, AI-powered machine learning finds the most efficient resolutions to power and cost reductions. When administered effectively by both human and AI, utility cost reductions can be maintained at and around 30%.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Degrii</strong></p><p><i>Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use the intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers and strong manufacturing. Degrii constantly innovates to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.</i></p><p><i>Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on the company website at </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a></p>
12 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<h3><strong>Is the Degrii Smart Thermostat the Only AI That Everyone Can Get Behind?</strong></h3><p> </p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) has become already become an integral part of our daily lives, from the virtual assistants on our smartphones to the personalized ads we see online. While AI has brought numerous benefits to our lives, such as increased efficiency and convenience, there are also growing concerns about its impact on our privacy, security, and ethics.</p><p>One of the biggest concerns over AI use in daily life is the potential loss of privacy. AI-powered devices, such as smart cameras and home assistants, collect vast amounts of data about our behaviors and preferences. This data can be used to create detailed profiles of individuals, which can be sold to advertisers or used for other purposes. Other concerns include the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes and the potential impact of AI on the job market. </p><p>People tend have strong opinions both for and against this technology.</p><p>However, AI is a powerful technology that has the potential to revolutionize our daily lives. One example is a new Smart Thermostat that uses artificial intelligence to learn your preferences and habits and adjusts the temperature accordingly. The device is equipped with sensors that can detect changes in temperature, humidity, and occupancy, allowing it to make real-time adjustments to your home's heating and cooling system.</p><p>Smart thermostats are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to save energy and money. AI-powered smart thermostats take this technology to the next level, offering even greater energy-saving benefits. Have we just identified one use for AI that everyone can agree on? Let's find out.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img 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a California based intelligent technologies company focused on sustainability and consumer comfort, has just announced the release of its new Degrii Smart Thermostat in the U.S. market. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii’s data-driven models aim to calculate the most efficient energy output needed to straddle the crossroads of global sustainability, consumer comfort, and reduction of energy expenses.</p><ol><li>Global Sustainability is rarely disputed (though the exact method is also rarely agreed upon).</li><li>Humans tend to covet comfort very highly (respectfully barring certain austere traditions)</li><li>I cannot summon a single example of a case to waste money unnecessarily</li></ol><p>The case for all camps accepting a fiscally conscious, compassionate, green entity is looking very good so far. Let’s see what more Degrii has to offer.</p><p><i>We designed the DegriiSmart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder and CEO of Degrii.</i></p><p><strong>Getting Started</strong></p><p>Degrii provides an easy 15-minute setup tutorial with the AI support wizard from its proprietary app. This step-by-step installation guide is designed to get the main thermostat panel working with little technical expertise. No immediate red flags that could lead to dissent from any affiliates.</p><p><strong>AI Built-In</strong></p><p>Once the initial setup is complete, your new AI app pal moves from assistant to student as it learns your preferred heating and cooling preferences. This data will allow the thermostat to offer predictive efficiency suggestions and custom tips to create a more comfortable environment with less energy consumption and expense. </p><p>Data is gathered. Yes. Are we losing anyone yet?</p><p><strong>Under the Hood</strong></p><p>The Degrii Smart Thermostat boasts a user-friendly main panel and wireless remote thermostat options with built-in sensors. </p><p>Both Wifi and Bluetooth connections are available for your preference or necessity. </p><p>For smart tech, even its analog HVAC compatibility includes often overlooked options, such as two-wire systems.</p><p>The Remote Thermostat offers passive infrared (PIR) motion detection that regulates usage in uninhabited HVAC zones. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones is intended to reduce energy misuse in vacant rooms.</p><p>We’re still moving in the same sphere of data collection within a sandboxed local network. </p><p>Keep following.</p><p><strong>Optional Add-ons</strong></p><p>The previously mentioned, Remote Thermostat unit, is sold separately but will ideally pay for itself in savings. It offers motion detection and a large display that shows temperature, humidity, battery life and Bluetooth connectivity. </p><p>The Remote Thermostat has the physical “up and down buttons” to quickly change temp without opening the app or walking back to the main smart panel. Up to 12 Remote Thermostats can be connected at a time.</p><p><strong>Bonus Round</strong></p><p>Aside from real-time temperature regulation, the real machine learning is in the editable algorithms. Here the “evasiveness” or intelligence will reach its maximum levels, so hunker down if your camp reaches for its flag.</p><ol><li>Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends scheduled settings based on user location and preferences.</li><li>Customized Tips:This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste.</li><li>Geofencing: The Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages advanced geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home and automatically minimizes energy consumption for the vacant space.</li></ol><p><i>“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao.</i></p><p><strong>Final Score</strong></p><p>The Degrii Smart Thermostat was actively intuitive in learning my preferences. The motion sensors learned my scheduled movements and facilitated a comfortable arrival temperature. The Degrii Smart Thermostat kept me comfortable, together we helped the planet, and I saved about 30% on my utility expenses! </p><p>I don’t know if the Degrii Smart Thermostat ends the overall AI debate. But if an AI smart thermostat helps save money, the planet, and human anxiety then I’ll call this one of the good ones. </p><p><strong>About Degrii</strong></p><p><i>Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use the intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers. Degrii seeks constant innovations to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.</i></p><p><i>Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a><i>.</i></p>
27 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDqm0taD2mirzWv0fKF4umJqQLO_ZX9aVRGaefUHqPE/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDqm0taD2mirzWv0fKF4umJqQLO_ZX9aVRGaefUHqPE/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p>Approved with changes indicated in Google Doc.</p>
12 Jun, 2023
Jen Johnson
<h3><strong>Degrii’s New AI-Powered Smart Thermostat Helps Consumers Find Balance Between Comfort and Sustainability</strong></h3><p> </p><p>MENLO PARK, CA--Degrii, a California-based intelligent technologies company focused on the intersection between sustainability and consumer satisfaction, announces the release of its new Degrii Smart Thermostat in the U.S. market. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii’s data-driven models aim to calculate the most efficient energy requirements for balancing homeowner comfort and global sustainability. </p><p>“We designed the Degrii Smart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder and CEO of Degrii. </p><p>The AI-powered Smart Thermostat is designed to offer homeowners higher levels of control over home temperature management. During the 15-minute setup with the accompanying AI support wizard, the thermostat initiates the process of learning your ideal temperature patterns and environmental preferences. Collected data will allow the thermostat to begin offering predictive efficiency suggestions to help homeowners enjoy more comfortable indoor conditions with less energy consumption. </p><p>“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao. </p><p>To learn more, visit <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a> or find Degrii products on Amazon.com.</p><p>The Remote Thermostat offers passive infrared (PIR) motion detection that regulates usage in unoccupied HVAC zones. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones is intended to reduce energy misuse to vacant areas. However, customized tips can be overridden by user preference to keep all rooms at a desired temperature regardless of occupancy.</p><p>“Users can confidently and conveniently contribute to energy conservation efforts while benefiting from significant cost savings over time,” concludes Zhao</p><p>The Smart Thermostat showcases 3 computer learning functionalities designed to automate energy efficiency independent of direct user engagement.</p><p>Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends scheduled settings based on user location and preferences, further optimizing energy savings. </p><p>Customized Tips: This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste to reduce utility costs. </p><p>Geofencing: Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home, automatically adjusting temperature settings to minimize energy consumption during vacancy periods. This helps reduce energy waste by ensuring the HVAC system isn't heating or cooling an empty house. </p><p>Degrii’s data-driven models aim to calculate the most efficient energy consumption for balancing homeowner comfort and global sustainability. By optimizing Smart Thermostat operation and upgrading Remote Thermostat add-ons, this smart technology is designed to oversee efficiency automatically to benefit homeowner comfort. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Degrii</strong></p><p><i>Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use the intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers. Degrii seeks constant innovations to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.</i></p><p><i>Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on the company website at </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.degrii.com&t=h.eJxtjkEOgjAQRa9CulZKYQqFFVcZylgHoZBaQojx7tqFO9fv5f3_EnuYRZeJe4xbJ-VxHPlILjDndl3EJROPRD3FNbhbBK3LGpSMOGDgnpeNAu_LdQtJl9BYUuUAxiJQO9iiMlUBVpcNokJDUtUGjG61anJQqU6pPpGf5n4N7Ng_v0MnOvL2_D0Yk_Ofvj-bbTzp.MEUCIQCYgPuuKuoyJMRQNVjyvuWCyCkpMZwI77c_oUzCnLAI5AIgYjPP8_B2jQoMMch_GgECTTPbtF7D6_BoCiBFkeysOg8">www.degrii.com</a></p>
19 May, 2023
Gabriel Nicolau
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJw9jr1OwzAYRV-lCiu1HccxSSWkwsDEQEUFEgsy9mfH1D-p40RQxLuDO3S890rnnp9qTq7arKoh53HaYKyinJCJ0ThAMvqSZw8hY4Xro5cvu9ent3V4CO643-e7b9Cn7Hb9p3029XtYls7cL499OGBQNl8NIJQN5nZALMxfS7Ti5IWsrlfVoXwGyDEZnVnbUs5qPEVtxdb6EZKd_XpMZwOhOWvhg9_0tCOSN7IhlICuNSWSaPHvxTvGmoZ1FLW8wKHAzYiCUA7S1nhhXUGVTZ23S_P7B-G8Uwo.MEYCIQCSkeb68M8HwX5J2WTffwZaxuOswBzFwuH8xsqDEx-mDwIhAOmVIbMtXirOWdKB79PTzTdaR6PRzJmWvIksnhIMm2o6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qmcVQWPZ-nFnlqTTtAyefztlQ9jiSg1_nvv8gBvL9nk/edit#heading=h.4nuxvoiazmac</a></p>
20 Dec, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8DxqrECYtamNQRBoK5b94XImG9ncdNrC54tLnABWi8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8DxqrECYtamNQRBoK5b94XImG9ncdNrC54tLnABWi8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1STYKtoexCQp97go56cX6iML67gZyufcX3uGFJzFRdow/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1STYKtoexCQp97go56cX6iML67gZyufcX3uGFJzFRdow/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
28 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUR7MnOw60b5edHTxmjjf2eTxWJ4sm4X_B3xuPmkJjw/edit</p>
28 Sep, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoQbioUxgUUmqT41UrkdtI0fRLeK9z8wyAHOJqhdRw4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoQbioUxgUUmqT41UrkdtI0fRLeK9z8wyAHOJqhdRw4/edit</a></p><p> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iN_4PdR1mcoFSNK6kxCxtbJzYyCwvr3H4JJinS_6_6Q/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iN_4PdR1mcoFSNK6kxCxtbJzYyCwvr3H4JJinS_6_6Q/edit</a></p><p> </p>
25 May, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFQtfKqIGa6nQreuzoC3EyACGNBOVJ7NrfEY39qV-3Q/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFQtfKqIGa6nQreuzoC3EyACGNBOVJ7NrfEY39qV-3Q/edit</a> </p>
10 Jul, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<blockquote><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1_PkDmLHsP1qb31Q18aFlOYU2em2xZ-xQAd_YBnS6c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1_PkDmLHsP1qb31Q18aFlOYU2em2xZ-xQAd_YBnS6c/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p></blockquote>
23 May, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F3Y4gaxDIjdpw3sb3D0L5hF6BYlWNhFYDy69x4mjY7I/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F3Y4gaxDIjdpw3sb3D0L5hF6BYlWNhFYDy69x4mjY7I/edit</a> </p>
15 Jun, 2023
Chris Salerno
<h2><strong>QC Capital Opens Up Institutional Investments to Accredited Investors</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cFR0oKlm4YFD9Ic9DcEUfqPt0TpnMnONNSEtjWAzdmB2NntdCHMl5soF_5af4gHFZC6Bic8tNaq_kGhFkRCUs7JgCTMByOAKnUa2oFtTx1aIO19A3Z7UXQDtCwXLZr9U-yiuASeNwFb0SiwDCl2NzNE"><figcaption>Download “The Multi-family Real Estate Investing Booklet” at https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/lp/book</figcaption></figure><p> </p><p>CHARLOTTE, NC—QC Capital Group,<i> </i>a private equity investment firm specializing in the acquisition of multifamily commercial real estate, is bringing institutional investing to accredited investors. This will allow for additional investor access to real estate investment opportunities that may not be accessible to public markets.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Institutional Dexterity</strong></p><p>“QC Capital's innovative approach of blending institutional and accredited investments contributes to its strong competitive edge in institutional buyer pools,” states Chris Salerno, CEO and Founder of QC Capital Group.</p><p>By effectively implementing this approach, QC Capital has established an impressive track record, achieving an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of over 25% across its last four complete investment cycles. Making swift decisions with value-add strategies for institutional acquisitions has benefitted investors by making assets more appealing in their respective markets. </p><p>QC Capital has noted its agility in acquiring institutional assets as being its competitive edge. This point of differentiation is designed to provide the investor base with greater flexibility and nimbleness in the asset selection process.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/G0Xi8HQjEZgXEXqB-6-nc2cP56G3qdaCPzuKSkGLxTEenTORNsIAQaJyitPDsDwqjkVAwwDSLVF1q9LeysRZ4IO082zXVrhBVklUfF3LgOl4H_r1WnsQ4C0DbKR5GXNdhi9C2045NZ68zbrItdEskCY"><figcaption>Interested investors can learn more at <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.qccapitalgroup.com&t=h.eJxtjssOgyAUBX_FsG4FFKi48lcuD5WoBa8YF03_vaHbdn3mTOZFTlxJX5E553T0lF7XVe_WQgoZ1gnjmWobN7omamJcyK0iS8GfPkecxiykbJTgNIMBDEPYksdwbveE3xuMhpvR6kYwDa7tHFNeGtaw1mnjgVGuOtFKxcSj5rLYfbHbGcMx_GYUwBXgz_T-AFelQUE.MEQCIFZ_Q8fvKzZW-MH0-iciCx75SQYcB3X7hiL-dwi4XfS_AiAFjLIG-q7eooKosLEyg3YDAef1osU-dQpOKP1A0rzjbw">https://www.qccapitalgroup.com</a></figcaption></figure><p> </p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><p>Salerno was named to Charlotte’s 30 under 30, Elite 50, Elite 50 entrepreneurs, 30 under 30 entrepreneurs, and nominated for Forbes 30 under 30. Early acclaim in the residential brokerage space saw over $140 million in annual sales amassed to elevate his previous realty firm to #1 in the Carolinas. The real estate mogul has been lauded for his results driven expertise in commercial real estate. His talents and abilities have been validated by Industry insiders, and now this very same know-how is fueling QC Capital.</p><p>Founded in 2019, QC Capital Group has become a formidable contender in institutional buyer pools due to its exceptional swiftness in securing lucrative investment opportunities. Over $200 million in commercial real estate assets have been accrued under Salerno’s operational and strategic oversight. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Accredited Benefits</strong></p><p>Due to QC Capital’s efficiency in underwriting, approving, and submitting offers; investors are able to make quicker, more informed business decisions. Unlike larger institutions with a much longer process, QC Capital reduces time on the frontend to potentially increase profit on the backend. </p><p>The strategy of blending institutional and accredited investments for this elevated investor class increases margins to benefit all involved. Industry tested commercial real estate experience is now being placed squarely in the hands of accredited investors for increased economic advantage.</p><p>Chris Salerno and team are providing even more pathways for expanding investment portfolios and opportunities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In Summary</strong></p><p>QC Capital's ability to swiftly make offers, expertise in underwriting and approval processes, and its innovative approach of blending institutional and accredited investments contribute to its strong competitive edge in the institutional buyer pools. This has resulted in successful real estate acquisitions, renovations, and sales, further solidifying QC Capital's position in the market. This institutional investment expertise is now being opened up to accredited investors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About QC Capital Group</strong></p><p><i>Founded in 2019 by Christopher Salerno, QC Capital Group is a private equity investment firm specializing in the acquisition of institutional-quality residential rental assets located in the southeastern United States. QC Capital has accrued over $200M in commercial real estate assets under Salerno’s operational and strategic oversight. Assets Under Management is projected to be 2 billion within 5 years.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about QC Capital Group, please see company website:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>QC Capital Group</i></p><p><a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/"><i>https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/</i></a></p><p> </p><p>This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that are based on QC Capital expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to projections of revenues, earnings, returns, etc. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in this Press Release due to a variety of factors. All of the interests in the Partnership having been sold, this Press Release has been issued as a matter of record only, and does not constitute an offering of any security, or as a solicitation of an offer to acquire any security.</p><p>SOURCE QC Capital</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Chris Salerno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhK05V4wUADuGX1-Kzbx_Q3RCHFpNNE9uENiCVfJDWQ/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhK05V4wUADuGX1-Kzbx_Q3RCHFpNNE9uENiCVfJDWQ/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Chris Salerno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azgWboR5pcwTLZjF3qBxXH-QvyNWU-NEzkqPQqKQYdg/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azgWboR5pcwTLZjF3qBxXH-QvyNWU-NEzkqPQqKQYdg/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
01 Aug, 2023
Chris Salerno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ybdcrUrG5NJIk8DbF0UKo3ANZ2um6cFpsq-Dq4cWBA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ybdcrUrG5NJIk8DbF0UKo3ANZ2um6cFpsq-Dq4cWBA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Jun, 2023
Chris Salerno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDo98MVU_w2lb_jX2xWAlZCY6k3TeK9rs29c7kqNh9A/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDo98MVU_w2lb_jX2xWAlZCY6k3TeK9rs29c7kqNh9A/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
24 Jul, 2023
Chris Salerno
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qGcq7pUC25RTY86w8AYhjzohwbCu8l378xXbK8zDRI/edit?usp=sharing"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qGcq7pUC25RTY86w8AYhjzohwbCu8l378xXbK8zDRI/edit?usp=sharing</strong></a></p><p> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JSf5aM6nN7k1SNw40f7s68IGX9Fy27UTa1F3jxIkm3g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JSf5aM6nN7k1SNw40f7s68IGX9Fy27UTa1F3jxIkm3g/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXWr6hL3HdRs-keo41-IeyFFyhrKvD0TrcX6-eSFTNo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXWr6hL3HdRs-keo41-IeyFFyhrKvD0TrcX6-eSFTNo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r8iGWksuK8gTfPKwdk3W8MTJ3EnfuuRUIqBv-6vPOto/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r8iGWksuK8gTfPKwdk3W8MTJ3EnfuuRUIqBv-6vPOto/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bHAQS6Y1wFVbJcjxzFDlSuU1tuJCO4hE34nW8xVMv8Y/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bHAQS6Y1wFVbJcjxzFDlSuU1tuJCO4hE34nW8xVMv8Y/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HAq63fVIw6bqMhM57VKf_lL8SkoF8ukR3dNHeAKn88/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HAq63fVIw6bqMhM57VKf_lL8SkoF8ukR3dNHeAKn88/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dSTCHZJLUtcprC10Tn6Z9Px0AIYq_VHS-wGgh6729Yw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dSTCHZJLUtcprC10Tn6Z9Px0AIYq_VHS-wGgh6729Yw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Alexandra Elinsky
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfOVuR4AEtiSshUm16gcLrlDtqPkGDZB6VKUYj56oZk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfOVuR4AEtiSshUm16gcLrlDtqPkGDZB6VKUYj56oZk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
20 Feb, 2024
Erika Mirzayans
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUDPOsqvfijP3Yu9qnGsniryAGbKv613bbQyp-T-_Ko/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUDPOsqvfijP3Yu9qnGsniryAGbKv613bbQyp-T-_Ko/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Erika Mirzayans
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUBrprEXh87sJY4VMQu8fAGc4LhWQuAkWQTeI0R6B_w/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUBrprEXh87sJY4VMQu8fAGc4LhWQuAkWQTeI0R6B_w/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
29 Jan, 2024
Erika Mirzayans
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r0wvgpGr3l7VZcUhds4qccJcvja16JOTpR3UMOA6VXw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r0wvgpGr3l7VZcUhds4qccJcvja16JOTpR3UMOA6VXw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/144kqbKytz5zr1pvXUpRTE9-3S7P_t_jgKXvI2JYqaYg/edit?usp=share_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/144kqbKytz5zr1pvXUpRTE9-3S7P_t_jgKXvI2JYqaYg/edit?usp=share_link</a></p><p> </p>
24 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJ2ZO336f_VanMHYzh3wPa-JEIC98s3fwRRChsMmF14/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJ2ZO336f_VanMHYzh3wPa-JEIC98s3fwRRChsMmF14/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
24 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4RTxvamP8qHak9NEnnQhyHS2unGdZXcnBnXlk8bm2c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4RTxvamP8qHak9NEnnQhyHS2unGdZXcnBnXlk8bm2c/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
25 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVPXGWcnvjySQxi5OSJkPiNwkSEudxNqb0k5VpGwdJU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVPXGWcnvjySQxi5OSJkPiNwkSEudxNqb0k5VpGwdJU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
24 Jul, 2023
Caleb King
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wYGSbUaKRExwG8VhCxD2ijBw8s3P5U0wQ3DcL5PuEDE/edit?usp=share_link"><strong>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wYGSbUaKRExwG8VhCxD2ijBw8s3P5U0wQ3DcL5PuEDE/edit?usp=share_link</strong></a></p><p> </p>
17 Jul, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drTWmx8JYJHoKvxQnTBVGNAg4QhcwR0UEgawdlJopeo/edit#heading=h.gwb40idgjbml">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drTWmx8JYJHoKvxQnTBVGNAg4QhcwR0UEgawdlJopeo/edit#heading=h.gwb40idgjbml</a></p>
21 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NadCh7kCXhJKyH4QQWrQq0qO5Kc_yJNtcevtYRbWrhM/edit#heading=h.jghmlm5dj7c1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NadCh7kCXhJKyH4QQWrQq0qO5Kc_yJNtcevtYRbWrhM/edit#heading=h.jghmlm5dj7c1</a></p>
15 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hOQ8jmlYhKhQU06P4tTCBImk_2ASnN1XXNQu_u0HbPY/edit#heading=h.pqqcursaqij">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hOQ8jmlYhKhQU06P4tTCBImk_2ASnN1XXNQu_u0HbPY/edit#heading=h.pqqcursaqij</a></p>
17 Jul, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKnGgTFr9LyFW0_BKlA7baPGCW9_tNer-11hJIfrxC4/edit#heading=h.jghmlm5dj7c1">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKnGgTFr9LyFW0_BKlA7baPGCW9_tNer-11hJIfrxC4/edit#heading=h.jghmlm5dj7c1</a></p>
16 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hez9GgQGIuFoD3y5EDDdnABpCxtxChLgYTD-3CwdP8c/edit#heading=h.a6bcymsq5zom">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hez9GgQGIuFoD3y5EDDdnABpCxtxChLgYTD-3CwdP8c/edit#heading=h.a6bcymsq5zom</a></p>
16 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16q0doW4A8eFfnD25yDoq5EujFktmi5Iv7aohybYkDyU/edit#heading=h.7fvcb0sw5kmp">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16q0doW4A8eFfnD25yDoq5EujFktmi5Iv7aohybYkDyU/edit#heading=h.7fvcb0sw5kmp</a></p>
29 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0WkjPlNEyfRUimOefzdnDUypozC9M56Y8KSPvybdkA/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0WkjPlNEyfRUimOefzdnDUypozC9M56Y8KSPvybdkA/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs</a></p>
06 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1319s_J2G91qI0rW9k9Ca1Fi_14XZiKVMVgT_KuYVa0c/edit#heading=h.3ifotzvpmt5k">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1319s_J2G91qI0rW9k9Ca1Fi_14XZiKVMVgT_KuYVa0c/edit#heading=h.3ifotzvpmt5k</a></p>
04 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8fiF3tApr93K9ir7idiHDj94nJjjo1x2xF--zo0sCM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8fiF3tApr93K9ir7idiHDj94nJjjo1x2xF--zo0sCM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDPjz9uLWiJng2xgYw_H0LUKhkXYnwHp190-270B7o8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDPjz9uLWiJng2xgYw_H0LUKhkXYnwHp190-270B7o8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6fOaY_OI6NbPzEKruiiwMirfHszN5UhM-vvZLSyIAA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6fOaY_OI6NbPzEKruiiwMirfHszN5UhM-vvZLSyIAA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mFQU-a6l1Xqhj-nizufarAz_goWFB4A5ZKXlMvv0uYY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mFQU-a6l1Xqhj-nizufarAz_goWFB4A5ZKXlMvv0uYY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azAZOq38MSgwEkOILCIBtL1MA0J0ejXoXXcpze4hmJU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1azAZOq38MSgwEkOILCIBtL1MA0J0ejXoXXcpze4hmJU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11rqegMXHVY2zTPcjOmN5zAVR4g3LLXdNNJZ9f5UFH8o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11rqegMXHVY2zTPcjOmN5zAVR4g3LLXdNNJZ9f5UFH8o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTnmBrdRmmAghCgAY7sjUyM8bjeHLLXjYobFC5GvM_8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTnmBrdRmmAghCgAY7sjUyM8bjeHLLXjYobFC5GvM_8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
Elliot Cameron
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1agWg6NPNDETP1NkPv3d-JbQQKprS85_WOfBxlbTOs3g/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1agWg6NPNDETP1NkPv3d-JbQQKprS85_WOfBxlbTOs3g/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ln-MkwziIk7cVnI5CcgZmJhO1Y0WxboDNhUUL1H-mmw/edit#">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ln-MkwziIk7cVnI5CcgZmJhO1Y0WxboDNhUUL1H-mmw/edit#</a></p>
19 Jun, 2023
Rouble Malik
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ieFx1Jw2q98Nf99ygncbts6JQofF5J4d-FTmHYVLfhY/edit#heading=h.7fvcb0sw5kmp">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ieFx1Jw2q98Nf99ygncbts6JQofF5J4d-FTmHYVLfhY/edit#heading=h.7fvcb0sw5kmp</a></p>
22 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19eNpX8L3xxQiXiRA_f6bgYoYThcQW-BKNrMVzgHxcao/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/19eNpX8L3xxQiXiRA_f6bgYoYThcQW-BKNrMVzgHxcao/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
23 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UlAHyA-E5aY4RZBtqE5fTvUYlgQKRvPuwa1CGihWN_w/edit?usp=sharing</p>
21 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/14qK2c6EP5WcX2chrjanFD1-2a7EHkVLwVQ_M9GXB81Q/edit?usp=sharing</p>
01 Jul, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1geQAvfV_VueT_fdj3HGJAfULLSm82tijfN02hCatt3A/edit?usp=sharing</p>
19 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJK4oJr0Mdv3kU-AaaD3LbezHFaDCwP9sKdIly6_QZA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJK4oJr0Mdv3kU-AaaD3LbezHFaDCwP9sKdIly6_QZA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQ2nrQFoORbqmHlJ8y28JWw2GhlctauZKepri5Ee5nk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQ2nrQFoORbqmHlJ8y28JWw2GhlctauZKepri5Ee5nk/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
10 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RGDQDigf2XLk8D3YKGgEYgXQA0MWKATfdz8vwI9rorg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RGDQDigf2XLk8D3YKGgEYgXQA0MWKATfdz8vwI9rorg/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWiCIFVhb4YavJ5NEUjLhk6BkhlfWUX8F5pNEp9d97c/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWiCIFVhb4YavJ5NEUjLhk6BkhlfWUX8F5pNEp9d97c/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EKmMrqZkJEm8TG8qbNW0DWUU3ttWpoLJbqwNAzdlzCA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EKmMrqZkJEm8TG8qbNW0DWUU3ttWpoLJbqwNAzdlzCA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Mariana Corella
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S3ogThl7mN3F1rDRBHt8VNnke8dhoDRFC0PXDzsgqMw/edit?usp=sharing</p>
14 Jun, 2023
Julius Rock
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N4eU6EhOaKeMvoiQ6y_yRSE7tshiu2z3XshWzABFfyA/edit?usp=sharing</p>
14 Jun, 2023
Julius Rock
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M33UU2rdQ7GYnX2qAwKhJVXUYGVqpPfxFqpK1pL9LnU/edit?usp=sharing</p>
12 Jun, 2023
Julius Rock
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tOoD86KAKoi-9knQEEmxM0A2NmPhBOzNYAtBonG7zcI/edit?usp=sharing</p>
13 Jun, 2023
Julius Rock
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uRLcVizsRLs9UPUlFm5eWVbx61DPdGwAwx68QrG2ihI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uRLcVizsRLs9UPUlFm5eWVbx61DPdGwAwx68QrG2ihI/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
Julius Rock
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Imv-qTeezPnMPCvZAlSJn1thQqe0b9It54nfVyuI3xk/edit?usp=sharing</p>
15 May, 2023
Ekata Mishra
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFzV9LwzAUh-GvMnLtmqb5w7KroWwUFL0RQW_ktDnNwpKlS9OKit_dxRsvz4-X53yTOXmyXZFjzuO0pdTEfqpsjNZj1cdQ7jngOVNDGfhP93j33runi9y_qdu9WLj94u3z5l68tEuUrXlo1q_LxyFSNC6TmxU5FfyMOSY7ZCFlowSjHpyHnQsjJjeH9Zj-Xg1QayaAM9Y1Wg41N6gZdMhw0ICdokxtuJLXpq6ELjgWHE-QoUpVcNMxwc6GK168EpgS_C8_vyiWStA.MEYCIQD03rNCg9tz5BVy0dnBGOUaw8w9pAjvhSWLEgTi-wFsAAIhAP3_KMkRvdnFiVAJ1hZuwEFue-xG6VzCPVc9ixrHlrUA">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1alyiNC_ciOq5EZ6BE4v3gz3HT8K4VHvo5HdL2-YvwFo/edit</a></p>
09 May, 2023
Ekata Mishra
<p> </p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFzTFvwjAQhuG_gjwXO0fsCDOBkBBEahdUQbtd8CUY4jh1HIkW8d-Lu3S8T6-eu7MxtGwxYecY-2EhhPGngTfeNy3xk3fpHh11URgBcn2k78-f_U12XxucH7fTC2Yfq92h3Kj3Yb-2h_LyVt5W8CoFGRvZy4RdE95R9KGpo1RqVkgQLdoWl9b1FOzopn34e1VjpkFiDlDNtKqz3JAGrAio1khVIaCY54V6NhmXOuGUcLpiRB64s8M54LJxTzx5KTAp-F8evwvJSqA.MEQCICs_Jy_jHgwtwngZhEBfe2oyXl4YEN6hZDEQBWeM65hGAiAmDW2Oh6tusaHT4DWjlTrb3lJeR1oSI_5djKPNAAcjPQ">https://docs.google.com/document/d/14CXeyZzSx4nqFa8XH-ja0YAIWJF5UsSCiWJjNJxA1M4/edit</a></p>
24 May, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNyZD_hEHXFmZZPYHjDYk8DZ-vr1E4AH1wPDIf2SqXY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNyZD_hEHXFmZZPYHjDYk8DZ-vr1E4AH1wPDIf2SqXY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHRsRJWBGUSLUY2t5bLQ-BnpinNDx_0s_EXzi8HXIB4/edit#heading=h.gztrr1jw14l9">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHRsRJWBGUSLUY2t5bLQ-BnpinNDx_0s_EXzi8HXIB4/edit#heading=h.gztrr1jw14l9</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Atlanta GA- Keisha Richards, an accomplished entrepreneur, leadership trainer, and author, is making waves in the business world with her unique approach to leadership development. As the founder and CEO of Legacy Builder Academy, Keisha is dedicated to equipping business professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with the necessary tools and skills to succeed in their respective industries.</p><p> </p><p>Keisha’s expertise lies in guiding individuals toward becoming empowered leaders who can drive sustainable growth and achieve long-term success. With a strong emphasis on financial acumen, she helps her clients understand the critical role of sound financial management in building thriving businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Legacy Builder Academy offers a range of programs, including the recently launched "The Empowered Leader" and "Wealth Mastery" courses. These comprehensive training programs provide participants with practical knowledge and strategies for effective leadership, financial literacy, and wealth creation.</p><p> </p><p>In today's dynamic business landscape, financial intelligence is crucial for sustainable growth and long-term success. Keisha Richards' approach goes beyond traditional leadership training by highlighting the significance of financial acumen. By integrating financial insights into her programs, she empowers business owners to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and maximize profitability.</p><p> </p><p>"Success for me is being and remaining teachable in all areas of my life, being a student of life, while constantly improving and empowering others," says Keisha. "Entrepreneurship is about embracing challenges, taking calculated risks, and relentlessly pursuing growth."</p><p> </p><p>Looking ahead, Keisha envisions her company becoming a household name in leadership development and entrepreneurial training within the next five years. With an unwavering commitment to building young leaders and entrepreneurs, Legacy Builder Academy aims to impact the business landscape by fostering a new generation of empowered and financially savvy individuals.</p><p> </p><p>For more information about Keisha Richards and Legacy Builder Academy, please visit:</p><p> </p><p>Website: www.keisharichards.com</p><p>LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/keisharichards</p><p>Twitter: @kmdrich</p><p>IG: @legacybuilderacademy</p>
16 May, 2023
Dario Markovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yJ9Qaa75i5vTMPmkOHEUVDiyjYLeD_cpUg29tq6vG-M/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yJ9Qaa75i5vTMPmkOHEUVDiyjYLeD_cpUg29tq6vG-M/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Aug, 2023
John .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GjSWdogyQWu6zCKYRN8AEDJKs8GC4LCEUYrwjlZvErs/edit</p>
04 Aug, 2023
John .
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/14W7HMhF6OXtBRpLkJZyJXR8Hn6L-cMEqKNxxhx6pNsM/edit</p>
19 May, 2023
Austin Briggs
<h2>Cleveland School of Cannabis Celebrates Over 900 Graduates, on Path to National Accreditation</h2><p>Independence, OH—The cannabis industry is steadily growing. Though there has been an increased political debate, the general population is adopting a more positive outlook on the trade. In 2022, nearly $3 billion were collected off retail cannabis taxes. As the industry spreads, it’s important to have trained professionals who can keep the development and exchange of cannabis a swift, safe, and easy process. Enter the Cleveland School of Cannabis, a workforce development company that aims to foster adult learning through high-quality, residential and online education related to the industry.</p><p>Established in 2016, the Cleveland School of Cannabis has established itself as a premier career school with high-level education standards, time-effective certifications, and positive reviews from its alumni and industry partners. CSC is currently the only state approved career school for cannabis education east of Colorado. The school integrates personal development along with career-oriented skills and knowledge related to cannabis, science, and business to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the industry.</p><p>Cleveland School of Cannabis offers in-person and online education, flexible class hours, and hands-on training, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that allows students to confidently absorb their coursework. These certificate programs have an average completion time of about 4-6 months. The school also has a subsidiary company called Cannabis Hub that specializes In short form pre-recorded courses. These are used in B2B training for cannabis licensees, consumers, and government officials. Cannabis Hub is also used to white label the curriculum used through CSC’s partner colleges. Through Cannabis Hub, CSC can work with other academic institutions such as Onondaga Community College to provide industry-approved cannabis education to a broader spectrum of students.</p><p>To date, Cleveland School of Cannabis has proudly claimed over 900 alumni from its programs. The company works hand-in-hand with cannabis licensees and industry-leading affiliates in all major sectors of the cannabis industry. This partnership has supplied partners with high performing graduates and quality customer service to fuel the growth of their company. CSC is currently in the final stages of national accreditation through Middle States Association. Completing this would make the first nationally accredited cannabis-focused career school. CSC is currently working to have over 10,000 alumni working in the industry by the year 2028.</p><p><i>The Cleveland School of Cannabis is a workforce development company that has graduated over 900 students for all workforce areas of need in the cannabis industry. The company works closely with small and large cannabis licensees to provide a quality workforce to serve consumers at a high level and fuel the growth of affiliate companies. The company also works with other educational institutions to support their curriculum needs and offer quality cannabis education to their student population. CSC is currently a state approved cannabis career school that is in the final stages of national accreditation through Middle State Association, a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association that performed peer evaluation and regional accreditation of public and private schools in the Mid-Atlantic United States recognized by the US Department of Education. This accreditation will make CSC the first nationally accredited career school focused on the cannabis industry.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, visit the Cleveland School of Cannabis online at https://csceducation.com/, or contact:</i></p><p>Kevin Greene</p><p>(216) 465-4161</p><p>info@csceducation.com</p><p>CSC can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at clevelandschoolofcannabis.</p>
25 Jul, 2023
Bobby Bentz
<p><strong>I want the following article please. Please change the title and the Draft URL to the article title. </strong></p><p>Company name: LorCo Capital, LLC </p><p>Contact name: Bobby Bentz</p><p>Phone: 843-298-0136</p><p>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Charleston Hedge Fund had a 40% return in its first year! </strong></p><p>LorCo Capital, which just allowed outside investors in May 2022, is getting attention from hedge fund investors around the world. It is a long-short equity hedge fund based in Charleston, South Carolina. They perform short term stock trades with a technical analysis methodology. At a 40% return for the first year, it’s no wonder why investors are signing up, but the great returns are not the only reason. The Firm has no management fees which is unheard of in the industry. Traditional funds have been charging 1% up to 5% of the investors AUM (assets under management), ever since the industry began. At LorCo Capital, founder and hedge fund manager Bobby Bentz believes that each fund should earn their profits by making great returns and not just charging fees to the investors. He is proud of the fact that he took everything that has been negative about the hedge funds and created the opposite, which actually puts the investors first. The Fund’s success is solely based on each investor's success. They only make money after their investors surpass a 8% hurdle rate on an annual basis. Meaning the first 8% returns automatically go to the investors and then they share in the profits after that. </p><p>It has also been very difficult for investors to get into hedge funds because of the extremely high minimum initial capital requirements, but not anymore. LorCo Capital is allowing investors to start with as low as $25,000 initial investments but most investors are coming in with $100,000, $250,000 and $500,000 accounts. They have made everything simplified for investors as you can completely sign up from anywhere online. All documents, agreements, statements and deposits are done online so no one has to do any traveling or back and forth visits to an office. Since there are investors from local South Carolina, all throughout the US, to Denmark and Dubai. </p><p>Another huge dislike in the hedge fund industry are the lock-up periods ranging from 1 year to 5 years and more. Bobby Bentz does not believe in this. Though he believes no one should ever invest with money they need incase of emergencies, the fact remains that life circumstances can change in short notice. For this reason the fund does not apply lock-up periods. Each account is set for a yearly basis but if an investor needed to withdraw from the fund, they can without any penalties. The fund is able to do this because they are not a buy and hold fund, all trades are short term investments. </p><p>The Fund’s trading structure is all derived from technical analysis and strict mathematical rules with trading that is intraday up to 90 day holding periods. “No emotions used in trading ever”, the Founder likes to say. Bobby Bentz is a born and raised resident in Charleston, South Carolina who made his first stock trade in 2002 and fell in love with the industry. His extensive knowledge and experience in trading the markets clearly shows in his returns. He offers full transparency in his trading with investors and invites anyone who wants to learn more, to visit their website at lorcocap.com where they can set up a zoom meeting with him and he will show you everything. You will be able to pick a date and time that works best for you. So if you want great returns, check him out! </p><p><a href="http://www.lorcocap.com">www.lorcocap.com</a> </p><p>To book a zoom meeting with hedge fund manager Bobby Bentz, go to: </p><p><a href="http://www.calendly.com/lorcocap">www.calendly.com/lorcocap</a> </p>
28 Nov, 2023
Dan Spottsville
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11 Dec, 2023
Dan Spottsville
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06 Nov, 2023
Dan Spottsville
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QvYcREjJ-pjEr6-mmZQf0NnXRM4jGSflTQ3UcjDDX4/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QvYcREjJ-pjEr6-mmZQf0NnXRM4jGSflTQ3UcjDDX4/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Hello 👋🏻</p><p>Edits have been made to the above link. The article in the Google Doc linked ^^ is now approved. </p><p>Thank you!</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Christopher Sidhom
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naxMr5ZOxJkLnEgRsnWRz0sfCq0-9t7CNWwa7jm1EvE/edit?usp=sharing</p>
23 Jan, 2024
Matthew Weintrub
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21 Jun, 2023
Donnie Strompf
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o04CGk9_xYeBgHQ5yjuc9tg-O0NnAOSSD8L5p-35WsY/edit#heading=h.av1bz9f7tno9</p>
14 Jul, 2023
Donnie Strompf
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10 Jul, 2023
Donnie Strompf
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30 Jun, 2023
Donnie Strompf
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30 Jun, 2023
Donnie Strompf
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZZ8E61gBlT5Wn8wortz1WbI-geBPjCG-y2Oxg9KNqY/edit</p>
02 May, 2023
Victoria Natasha McLean Callaway
<h2>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake is a Fast-Selling Hit Among Candle Fans</h2><p>RALEIGH, NC — In 2020, Victoria Mclean-Callaway, already the owner of a successful event planning agency, launched her second business venture: a candle-making company. Inspired by her love for a particular, elegant dessert, she worked with her husband to settle on a name for the brand, and they soon decided on the name “Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake”. Three years later, the company is a sleeper hit among her consumers.</p><p>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake started with a candle of the same name and has since extended its collection to include carpet freshener and room spray. Both of the new items also include the signature red velvet smell. The candle industry can be known for its competitive nature as far as branding and marketing can go, but Victoria learned an important lesson. Humble packaging as straightforward as the dessert the brand is inspired by and a dedicated fan base can really go the extra mile.</p><p>“I was shocked and surprised,” says Victoria, recalling the first time she ever sold out, “but it let me know I had a good product and that I needed to keep going with it.”</p><p>Outside of the current available catalog, there is also another project in the works for the brand. She plans to release a candle dedicated to her late father, calling it The Book of James. She always admired what a caring, disciplined, and giving he was, and so she wanted to make a candle that truly honored his memory. “He had a lot of wisdom. This is why I called the candle ‘The Book of James’; he was filled to the brim with knowledge like an open book.”</p><p>For Victoria, Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake’s success has been an incredibly affirming process, and she already has new ideas in her mind for products to work on after the launch of The Book of James line. She works alongside her husband, who has been a proponent to her success. “It feels absolutely amazing to work with him. We’ve been married for almost 20 years. My success is his success; We’re partners for life, and we’ll make it to the top together. I love that he supports me and has been there every step of the way. I love him!” Victoria hopes to achieve 100,000 followers on Instagram within the year and build the brand to a point where she can sell a million products.</p><p><i>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake launched in 2020 and is a woman- and minority-owned business. Each product is carefully handmade and boasts long-lasting and robust fresh cake smells. Brand owner Victoria Mclean-Callaway has already been featured in CanvasRebel Magazine and hopes to grow the brand’s following within the year.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about the brand, connect with Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake</i><a href="https://instagram.com/vickysredvelvetcakellc"><i> on Instagram</i></a><i> or visit</i><a href="https://www.vickysrvc.com/"><i> the official website</i></a><i>. </i></p>
03 Aug, 2023
Nikhil nandish
<p><strong>Nikhil Nandash, Finance Transformation Expert, Discusses Effects of the Pandemic</strong></p><p>In 2019, the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe, and resulted in many companies, both big and small, finding themselves in circumstances wholly unfamiliar and having to navigate uncharted waters. Through these uncertain times, the majority of business owners had no choice but to reinvent and restructure their organizations in order to streamline operations and cut down costs without compromising the overall value of their products.</p><p>This shift resulted in large-scale finance transformations at a corporate level, as well as on a small-scale at a business unit level. An expert in these financial transformations, Nikhil Nandash, spoke out on what it was like to witness these changes first-hand.</p><p>“The company that I operate within was engaged by a F500 healthcare client, working to optimize the month-end finance close process by standardization, elimination and automation of manual journal entries,” Nandash explains. “This initiative resulted in cutting down processing time and volumes of journal entries, and saved costs across all three shared service centers in Costa Rica, Budapest and Paisley, during one of the most challenging times for businesses in global history.” </p><p>Nikhil Nandash isn’t simply a bystander in these processes; he maintains a great deal of expertise in this area, with a Masters degree in Operations Research, with a concentration in Finance from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Georgia Tech. His extraordinary ability to provide strategic initiatives aimed at re-envisioning the finance function of a business to align with the overall company strategy has made him an integral asset prior to, but certainly post-pandemic. </p><p>Having been with his current company for nearly 7 years, Nikhil has used his expertise to play a critical role on several finance transformation engagements across industries such as retail, technology, life sciences and banking. He maintains in-depth experience throughout the different areas of finance transformation including but not limited to transactions (mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs), global finance processes (account to report, order to case, procure to pay), finance ERP implementations (SAP), risk management (anti-money laundering, economic sanctions) and finance process optimizations (for example, standardization, elimination and automation of manual journal entries). </p><p>The economy suffered a massive blow through the pandemic, but it hasn’t stopped individuals and businesses alike from finding new and innovative ways to scale-back and reinvent their business models. This type of finance transformation may consist of restructuring and implementation of the finance operating model, accounting and finance organizations; accounting and finance processes; financial capabilities; and re-platform of finance and accounting systems. </p><p>“These changes may purport to revolutionize the way an organization manages its financial function and the associated processes, internal controls and financial reporting,” Nikhil says. “To summarize, whenever a company goes through any kind of reorganization or restructuring, a transformation of various finance processes becomes necessary.”</p><p>Nikhil Nandash has been operating within these ever-changing landscapes for many years, and this has made him an outstanding asset to both the companies that he works for, and corporate America as a whole. To learn more about Nikhil and his work, visit him on </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-nandish-cfa-13201197/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>.</p><p> </p>
03 Aug, 2023
Nikhil nandish
<p><strong>Nikhil Nandash, Outstanding Expert Across Several IT-Based Landscapes</strong></p><p>With nearly a decade of experience in the finance transformation process across several corporate landscapes, Nikhil Nandash is actively showing his extraordinary ability to reorganize and reconstruct companies to best benefit them. </p><p>Finance transformation may consist of restructuring and implementation of the finance operating model, accounting and finance organizations; accounting and finance processes; financial capabilities; and re-platform of finance and accounting systems. These changes may purport to revolutionize the way an organization manages its financial function and the associated processes, internal controls and financial reporting. To summarize, whenever a company goes through any kind of reorganization or restructuring, a transformation of various finance processes becomes necessary.</p><p>Having been with his current company for nearly 7 years, Nikhil has used his expertise to play a critical role on several finance transformation engagements across industries such as retail, technology, life sciences and banking. He maintains in-depth experience throughout the different areas of finance transformation including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Transactions (mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs)</li><li>Global finance processes (account to report, order to case, procure to pay)</li><li>Finance ERP implementations (SAP)</li><li>Risk management (anti-money laundering, economic sanctions)</li><li>Finance process optimizations (for example, standardization, elimination and automation of manual journal entries).</li></ul><p>Nikhil Nandash works directly with fortune 500 corporations to assist in the process of financial transformation, which is more critical now than it has ever been. As the US economy struggles in a world post-pandemic, Nikhil recognizes the overwhelming need for his expertise, having experienced first-hand the effect that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the corporate landscape. With a Masters degree in Operations Research, with a concentration in Finance from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Georgia Tech, Nikhil maintains an extraordinary ability to provide strategic initiatives aimed at re-envisioning the finance function of a business to align with the overall company strategy. This has made him an integral asset prior to, but certainly post-pandemic. </p><p>“Today’s economy in 2022 is no different with skyrocketing inflation, extremely high interest rates, and the S&P 500 index falling 24% year-to-date,” Nihkil expresses. According to a recent report in May from AlixPartners, where they surveyed over 600 senior experts from investment banks, lenders, financial advisory firms, law firms, and corporations globally, 70% of finance executives anticipate a recession within the next 12 months, with 24% expecting one before the end of the calendar year. </p><p>“Based on surveys like the one above and market expectations,” he goes on to say, “it is likely that we are heading toward a recessionary environment, wherein we will see a lot of companies having to restructure because of lack of funding or high cost of borrowing driven by the high interest rates.”</p><p>It is safe to say that finance transformation work is more critical and essential now than it has ever been. Nikhil strongly believes that experience and skills as a Manager in the Finance Strategy and Transformation practice for his current company, working with several F500 clients, are invaluable to the United States, especially during this period of economic uncertainty wherein more and more businesses will require his experience and skills as they seek to re-invent, re-organize, re-structure and re-optimize. </p><p>To learn more about Nikhil and his work, visit him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-nandish-cfa-13201197/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
19 May, 2023
Uncle Ryano
<h2>The Life and Music of Uncle Ryano — Plus, A New Announcement For 2023</h2><p>Country music is known for being the folksy mouthpiece of the working class. Whether comprised of heartfelt ballads or upbeat dance tunes, this genre has given voice to the struggles and triumphs of southern Americans. There are a number of famous names and hard-to-forget classics out there, and the one to shine a spotlight on today is singer-songwriter, composer, and producer<a href="https://www.uncleryano.com/"> Uncle Ryano</a>. He’s been in the music circuit since the early 90s and has worked with a number of record labels such as Hayes Street, Imprint Records, Edel America, and Capitol Records to name a few.</p><p>Uncle Ryano makes what he would proudly describe as “real American music.” Inspired by the deep South, which he would describe as a true melting pot, he’s connected with organic folk music from around the world. This, in turn, has elevated his own works and allowed them to resonate with people of all ages from all walks of life. As a singer and songwriter, he’s already claimed a number of successes. </p><p>In 1995, he signed onto his first record deal with Imprint Records, and he was listed as one of the Top 4 Artists alongside Alan Jackson, John Anderson, and Wade Hayes. In 2002, he won a SOCAN Song of the Year with Lisa Brokop for “I’d Like To See You Try” and was nominated for another in 2003 for “Whiskey and Wine”. He also had a chance to perform in Fenway Park in front of 55,000 of “his closest friends”. However, his rise wasn’t without its share of hardships.</p><p>Though his music video was a hit for eight consecutive weeks, Imprint Records eventually shuttered, and his single lost its hard-won traction. Then from 2000 to 2003, in the midst of gaining other accolades, his personal life began to take a toll as well. “I began to suffer many personal family losses,” says Uncle Ryano, “and my mother had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. I was no longer playing out or doing shows and was kind of in my own bubble.” Uncle Ryano was able to find a break in the clouds when he heard that his release “Cowboy Up” was a major hit in New England. From there, he experienced a breakout of unforgettable memories and a near meteoric rise through the pain until the moment, as he puts it, “I just ran out of time.”</p><p>Within eighteen months, Uncle Ryano lost a number of family, which ultimately caused him to walk away from music. He then spent the next three years focusing on family and self-discovery. As he overcame the pain and brought new joys into his life, he stepped into the music world again, but this time as a spectator. He, his wife, and daughter would go to support his friends when they headlined shows at local casinos. “My wife and daughter began asking me ‘Why don’t you write again?’ or saying ‘We wish you would play again,’ but I just didn’t have the desire to.”</p><p>And that was true… until 2021 when his luck finally started to change. In fall of that year, Uncle Ryano learned that Billy Ray Cyrus was interested in a couple of his songs. The two connected over the phone, and the inspiration was almost instant. “We began discussing alternate lines for one of the tunes,” Uncle Ryano recalls humorously, “and one of the lines that came out of the exchange was ‘twerkin’ with a twang.’ Within a day or so, it was written. That old part of my brain had reawakened and was arcing blue lightning!” And from that moment on, things began to slot together as if orchestrated by a higher power. Old friends he hadn’t spoken to in years began to reach out to him, and the next thing he knew, he was working on the <i>Voices In My Head</i> album, on which is the title that inspired it all: “Twerkin’ With A Twang”.</p><p>“We’re having a blast, and best of all, I'm taking every step with my family,” Uncle Ryano remarks with renewed energy. “I’m grateful for the amazing people who made me special. This time around, I’m fully aware that it’s not what I do that makes me special—it's the people who love me. They’re my magic! They’re my inspiration.”</p><p>Since donning his creative boots and rejoining the music world once again, Uncle Ryano has created his own music label called Bottle Rocket Records and is set to release his newest album under this mantle.</p><p><i>Voices In My Head </i>released April 23rd and <a href="https://linktr.ee/uncleryano">is available on all streaming platforms</a>. Uncle Ryano has gathered a powerful team for his next album, <i>New West</i>, which is currently in development. He’ll be working alongside Bryan Austin, Renee Truex, A\Villain, Jason Parfait, and Kim Keyes. The album has a release date set for July 7th.</p>
20 Jun, 2023
Jean-Francois Juster
<h2>Delta Resources Strikes Gold In Northern Ontario</h2><p>Following on the heels of the bonanza grades reported during the fall 2022 exploration campaign and the continued observation of<a href="https://theresourcereport.com/news/delta-continues-to-intersect-visible-gold-in-multiple-drill-holes-at-the-delta-1-project-in-thunder-bay-ontario"> visible gold</a> in March 2023, Delta Resources Limited (<a href="https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/DLTA">TSX-V: DLTA</a>) (<a href="https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/DTARF/overview">OTC: DTARF</a>) reported in late April that it is continuing to<a href="https://www.deltaresources.ca/news/delta-resources-continues-to-intersect-more-wide-zones-of-gold-mineralization-near-surface-including-1-15-g-t-gold-over-89-7-metres-and-0-86-g-t-gold-over-109-0-metres-at-delta-1-in-thunder-bay-ontar/"> intersect more wide zones of gold mineralization</a> near the surface at its flagship Delta-1 property. Assay results from the 2023 winter campaign included 2.06 g/t Au over 65.8 metres, 1.15 g/t gold over 89.7 metres, 1.29 g/t Au over 97.0 metres, and 0.86 g/t gold over 109.0 metres. Operations were briefly paused due to harsh weather conditions, which also froze over water lines used during drilling. When conditions improved, the company immediately continued its aggressive yet strategic<a href="https://theresourcereport.com/news/delta-resources-resumes-2023-drilling-program-and-provides-visuals-of-drill-hole-d1-23-38-at-delta-1-in-thunder-bay-ontario"> drilling program located at its Delta-1 property</a>.</p><p>Delta-1 is the company’s flagship asset, and it has carried out several exploration programs in the area since optioning the property in 2019. The property is located in the<a href="https://theresourcereport.com/article/mining-in-ontario-exploring-the-shebandowan-greenstone-belt-for-gold"> Shebandowan Greenstone Belt</a>, approximately 50 kilometers from Thunder Bay Ontario and cover over 17 kilometers of the Shebandowan structural zone. The Shebandowan also hosts the six-million once Moss Lake gold deposit located approximately 50 kilometers to the west.</p><p>Shortly after the early spring pause drilling resumed and so did the flow of very encouraging results. In early May Delta also announced<a href="https://theresourcereport.com/news/delta-intersects-1636-g-t-and-697-g-t-gold-over-1.0-metre-intervals-and-reports-visible-gold-in-two-step-out-holes-in-initial-phase-2-drilling-at-delta-1-in-thunder-bay-ontario"> fantastic assay results</a> from the last four holes of its 2023 Phase-1 drill program along with prolific visible gold observations in the first drill holes of the 5000 metre Phase-2 program. Wide intercepts of gold mineralization were intersected near the surface at drill holes D1-23-35 and D1-23-36, extending this style of mineralization an additional 100 metres east of the previously reported drill holes.</p><p>Drill hole D1-23-38 intersected exceptionally high-grade gold mineralization of 1.64 kg/t Au in narrower intervals east of a NE-trending cross fault that extended the mineralized zone towards the south. Vein widths, density of veining and grade distribution can be highly variable within these large gold systems, and hole D1-23-38 is typical of that variability along the favorable structure and geophysical target.</p><p>Delta was also pleased to report that the first step out drill holes from the second phase of drilling announced on April 24th has also been completed. In yet another step out of 100 metres east of drill hole D1-23-38, drill holes D1-23-40 and D1-23-41 appear to mark a return to the very wide intervals of alteration and potential gold mineralization with visible gold observed in both drill holes. Drill holes D1-23-40 and D1-23-41 are the first drill holes directly testing the “Deep Blue” Target.</p><p>President and CEO André Tessier commented, “These Bonanza grades at Delta-1 are very impressive, but more important is the fact that we are doing large, 100 metre step outs and are still consistently hitting strong alteration with higher-grade gold segments hosted within a broader zone of low to moderate grade gold. This speaks to the strength of the mineralizing system and the upside potential as our drilling progresses eastward into the larger ‘Deep Blue’ target area. This deposit is certainly full of pleasant surprises. Given the limited drilling to date, we still have a lot of work ahead of us to better understand this deposit.”</p><p>In a recent<a href="https://theresourcereport.com/article/interview-with-delta-resources-part-2"> interview conducted by The Resource Report</a>, Chairman Frank Candido mentioned that Deep Blue had the potential to add another 1.5km, which would give Delta-1 a total potential strike length of approximately 3km. He notes that this is in addition to the fact that the Delta-1 property still extends another 1.5 kilometres east of Deep Blue.</p><p>Delta also has a second property named Delta-2, which covers 194 square kilometres in the prolific Chibougamau District of Québec. This property is split into two operations, DELTA-2 VMS and DELTA-2 GOLD, and holds excellent potential for gold-rich polymetallic VMS deposits as well as hydrothermal-gold deposits. Delta targets VMS deposits such as the LeMoine past producer where 0.76 Mt were mined between 1975 and 1983, grading 9.6% Zn, 4.2% Cu, 4.5 g/t Au and 84 g/t Ag. The company has plans to explore and drill the property in early fall of 2023.</p><p>With its numerous successful operations and drilling campaigns, Delta’s stock has appreciated by over 500% in the early quarter of 2023, and the company has gained broader visibility within the junior mining community. Delta anticipates increased activity over the next few months on the back of these positive results on the strength of a $10M bough deal financing closed in May 2023.</p><p>If you would like to learn more about Delta Resources, then be sure to tune in to the company’s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@deltaresourceslimited3299"> YouTube page</a>, as the company’s CEO provides investors with monthly updates and more, or contact:</p><p>André Tessier, President & CEO</p><p>+1 613‐328‐1581</p><p>info@deltaresources.ca</p><p>www.deltaresources.ca</p><p><i>Delta Resources Limited is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on growing shareholder value through the exploration of two very high-potential gold and base-metal projects in Canada. DELTA-1 covers 58.3 square kilometers located 50 kilometers west of Thunder Bay, Ontario where a gold mineralized zone 1500 meters long was outlined through drilling in a multi-kilometre-scale intense alteration halo. DELTA-2 VMS and DELTA-2 GOLD covers 194 square kilometers in the prolific Chibougamau District of Quebec. The company was acquired at the end of June 2019 and is headed by president and CEO André Tessier. Tessier is a professional engineer and geologist with over 30 years of experience.</i></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Mickey Singh
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14 Jun, 2023
Mickey Singh
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03 Jul, 2023
Mickey Singh
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06 Jun, 2023
Mickey Singh
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23 May, 2023
Harry Nicholas
<h2>Direct Digital Holdings Leaves an Unforgettable Impression on the Digital Advertising Market</h2><p>Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/drct/real-time"> DRCT</a>), an end-to-end Houston-based advertising platform, has been making waves in the advertising space. The company was founded in 2018 and delivers data-optimized programmatic solutions for U.S. advertisers. Direct Digital Holdings specializes in multicultural media properties through its three operating subsidiaries, Orange142, Huddled Masses, and Colossus Media.</p><p>The team at Direct Digital Holdings understands how difficult it can be for overlooked and under-represented voices to be heard above the crowd. The company takes a dynamic approach by working closely with these communities to uplift and amplify them within the highly competitive ad space.</p><p>Direct Digital Holdings’ mission for equity and equality is by no means the company’s only stand-out feature. Named a top minority-owned business by The Houston Business Journal, the company manages around 90,000 clients and consistently generates more than 100 billion impressions across multimedia outlets. </p><p>The company works simultaneously in two marketplaces. The first being the middle market, which Direct Digital Holdings describes as a $5- to $500-million revenue space, and this makes up the buy-side of the business. The second is the multicultural publishing space, which makes up the company’s sell-side.</p><p>There are a number of ways that the company differentiates the competition, and scalability is one of its most notable practices. Direct Digital Holdings has been able to leverage innovative technology to reach across the table and work with advertisers, investors, and industry professionals that share the same vision for success. This has helped support their ability to optimize operations to work with digital marketing campaign budgets from $10,000 all the way up to $2 million.</p><p>When asked about the mindset behind Direct Digital Holdings, co-founder, chairman, and CEO Mark D. Walker commented, “Direct Digital Holdings’ strategy is to create an all-in-one solution reinforced by innovative technology and to make it easy for marketers to reach target audiences. In order to provide leadership and grow our business, we operate with a mentality to drive hypergrowth while embracing diversity, challenging conventional thought processes, and engage focused strategies to help our clients achieve their goals and unlock their potential with growth audiences.”</p><p>Co-founder and president Keith Smith added, “Direct Digital Holdings moves forward on the ambition that comes naturally with entrepreneurship. Success and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, and it’s an ongoing learning experience that Direct Digital Holdings continues to build from each and every day. It’s all about embracing the challenge. Direct Digital Holdings is all about having the spirit to be willing to fail, securing the resources to succeed, and then surrounding ourselves with the right people who support the journey.”</p><p>Direct Digital Holdings recently released a comprehensive whitepaper called<a href="https://directdigitalholdings.com/whitepaper"> <i>Dollars & DEI: Multicultural Consumers’ Insights on Brands’ Media Buying and Marketing Practice</i></a>, which details crucial missed opportunities in the digital advertising market that businesses are currently or are in danger of overlooking.</p><p><i>Direct Digital Holdings brings state-of-the-art supply-side and demand-side advertising platforms together as a one-stop shop to deliver long-term, sustainable growth. Looking ahead, the company will continue to improve the </i>scalability<i> of its innovative technology platform as it </i>delivers programmatic<i> digital advertising solutions to small- and mid-sized businesses among marginalized and underrepresented communities across the nation.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about the company, visit the Direct Digital Holdings website at </i></p><p><a href="https://directdigitalholdings.com/"><i>https://directdigitalholdings.com/</i></a></p>
28 Jun, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Behind the Scenes With Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, Driven Data Scientist and Optimistic Futurist</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/X6JC4eGzKPBY1B4NubmK_iq2wvGT5N1Ew4LIdaZRMzTwODrdjsAlK8BDdAkQhjOp-cbUPiBwY_kfbY2tbYq7fxZq7DoSj_9ZUj1ee7YgEjmW8DmygNkttc0qgKw0KUhlscc1-RSIoVn172Y0fBFCSig"></figure><p>Artificial technology has grown in ways many of us couldn’t have imagined. Once the musings of action packed science fiction stories, the technology has made a prominent stance in several industries such as finance, retail, healthcare, and transportation. The technology has helped experts take long strides in their fields, and with engineers, developers, and data scientists, AI will become a better version of itself with each passing day.</p><p>Data scientists like Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, also known as “Vijay”, keep their eyes on the space to learn how to best use the rapidly developing technology but also to teach others how to best use and integrate AI into their own systems. Vijay made his first strides in the technological space back in 2006 when distributed computing was still a topic of discussion.</p><p>He was one of the forerunners implementing this technology to organize and create insights from multi-terabyte unstructured data for British Telecom, the largest Telecom provider in the UK. These British Telecom assignments piqued his interest for data science, and so Vijay enrolled for Masters in Data Science at the University of Notre Dame. The algorithms and techniques he learned in Notre Dame helped him create enterprise scale data products and apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems.</p><p>After moving to the United States, his career continued to advance. He refined his craft in the retail and telecom domains where he gained expertise in developing advanced data science solutions in multi-cloud environments, creating state-of-the-art machine learning models, and deriving key insights from big data. Such key insights include breaking down customer information into demographic, geographic location, and product or service popularity. He uses these insights to hone various machine learning technology, such as the ones behind product recommendation algorithms. Now, he’s using his decades’ long experience to help large corporations use machine learning at scale.</p><p>“Artificial intelligence is rife with potential. There are many different branches to it, making it more complicated and more multifaceted than how it may sound in casual discussion. I believe the problem is with how it’s being marketed and used. Yes, there are programs being developed to specifically undermine creative aspirations, but I think that drowns out the whole of what AI can do and has done in different industries.”</p><p>Vijay has since joined the ranks of Microsoft where he currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist. He also actively mentors AI/ML startup founders and data science professionals across various platforms. Vijay labels himself as an ardent reader and is an enthusiastic contributor to the scholastic community. To spread his knowledge in the data science space and to inspire budding scientists in this field, he actively writes<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayasarathib/"> blogs on LinkedIn</a>. He is also associated with technical organizations including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to the future, both in regards to data science and my own. I feel like I’m still getting started, and I have big plans for what I want to do next. For now, though, I’m very happy doing what I’m doing right now.”</p><p><i>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian has almost twenty years of experience working in the technical field, where he specialized in the telecom and retail fields. Currently, he works at a top 50 Fortune 500 company as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist.</i></p><p><i>To learn about Vijay or to learn more about his thoughts on data science, connect with him on</i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayasarathib/"><i> LinkedIn</i></a>.</p>
02 Aug, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Data Science Expert Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian Shares His Thoughts on the Rise of Big Data and Cloud Computing</h2><p>As of 2023, recent studies have suggested that there are over 15 billion devices currently connected to the Internet of Things or IoT. Basically, if you have a smart device of any kind—your phone, your tablet, your centerpiece salt shaker—it’s connected to IoT. With so many users and devices currently online, this means that there’s an incredible volume, velocity, and variety of information buzzing around every second, and these three Vs make up what experts call “big data”.</p><p>One such expert is Vijayasarathi “Vijay” Balasubramanian, a data scientist who works closely with big data in the e-commerce sector. He has seventeen years of experience working in the field and has gained practical insight as to how data should best be handled. </p><p>“Part of my job is to provide up-to-date, practical data solutions in hybrid and isolated environments, which is useful when you’re dealing with high volumes of data coming in from a multitude of sources,” Vijay says. “E-commerce is flooded with information daily as a third of people in the world, or about 2.64 billion, shop online. This sheer increase of big data has changed the standards of how businesses and industry experts intake, store, and process information.” </p><p>And it’s true. Big players in the tech industry have responded to this sharp increase in demand by creating heavy hitting cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Before, businesses, experts, and devices would store any data they used on local servers, and while this is still a common practice, the rise of cloud computing has added a new dimension to data storage, analytics, and usability.</p><p>Vijay adds, “These platforms have made it easier and more accessible for businesses or for data scientists like myself to analyze, process, and utilize large amounts of data. Cloud computing lifts the strain on physical infrastructure and helps reduce the cost of local data storage, and now that more people are embracing hybrid work environments, everyone’s able to sustain their servers and offer affordable services to their clients.”</p><p>Cloud services have grown with such rapidity that it has given birth to a multitude of categories with three of the most common being Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). However, due to the use of data sciences by dedicated professionals such as Vijay, a new category is steadily gaining popularity, and it’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS).</p><p>“It can be argued that DaaS is just an offshoot of SaaS, but I believe that it’s really coming along as its own separate thing,” comments Vijay. “DaaS is a paradigm that is paired with the cloud and uses data management strategies to relay data services to the end user. As we discussed, this can be a variety of things like storage, analytics, and so on, but it also helps build solutions to scale and allows for organizations to have a tighter, higher functioning level of collaboration just like SaaS. Work-diverse teams (in-house, hybrid, and remote) can all easily share their knowledge to create projects in real time more efficiently by leveraging both DaaS and SaaS methodologies.”</p><p>Data science is a broad reaching field with many connecting disciplines, but that makes it incredibly versatile. Vijay is one of many experts keeping an eye on the many developments happening with data science, the cloud, and the IoT. As demands increase and as more users come online, there will constantly be new advancements and innovations at hand. This opens up a wealth of possibilities for current and aspiring professionals. </p><p>Vijay leaves us with this note, “By understanding how the landscape is expanding and changing, businesses, data scientists, and other professionals can take advantage of this cutting edge cloud technology and build a well-organized, cost-efficient, and more secure future for the field and the Internet at large. I’m excited for what comes next, and I’m already anticipating how I’ll meet each new challenge head on.”</p><p><strong>ABOUT VIJAYASARATHI BALASUBRAMANIAN</strong></p><p>Vijayasarathi "Vijay" Balasubramanian got his start back in 2006 when he first implemented AI-technology for British Telecom, the largest Telecom provider in the UK. This sparked his interest in data science and inspired him to enroll at the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with a Masters in Data Science. From there, he went on to create enterprise scale data products and to apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems. He currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft.</p><p>Outside of what he does professionally, he contributes to the open source community like Apache Airflow, Apache Beam, and TensorFlow and mentors AI startup founders and data science professionals across various platforms. He’s also associated with technical organizations including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>To learn more about Vijay or his future pursuits, <a href="https://vijayasarathib.com/">you can find him on his website</a>.</p>
31 Jul, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Data Scientist Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian Looks Optimistically on the World of AI</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fRH57lHzRgcNbaPxeO4ceOsO7OOISHK3al3kAOPTv75gIBTk5AHh8g0elKME-KtIU4g1YXKVAzuWHnn3Jw5bHTi8UXk4raH2_CsD7arAIZcERBYzius7KD3HjcpWhRubTfZdeifIAP9JaTqDDaIDi2c"></figure><p>The history of artificial intelligence, or AI, goes far back than people might originally think. Scientists and engineers first broke ground with the technology back in 1943, which gave way to the neural network foundation that AI uses today. Since its inception, various technical professionals have tried their hand at shaping AI into the complicated system of interconnected subsets we now know.</p><p>One such expert,<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SDRFJCsAAAAJ&hl=en"> Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian</a>, who also goes by Vijay, is a data scientist who has been using AI in a professional capacity for years. He’s been using one of AI’s subsets, machine learning (ML), to create recommender systems commonly used in e-commerce. We asked him to lend us some insight about his expertise and his thoughts about the AI movement.</p><p><strong>Tech Announcer:</strong> <strong>Thanks for sitting down with us today. AI has become a hot topic in the digital space; what are your thoughts about it?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> I think that there’s a lot of potential with the space. There’s a lot of conversation about it, and while there are people who will try to use it selfishly, AI has become fundamental in a lot of things we do today, and in a lot of industries. I make recommender systems in e-commerce, which are used to suggest products or services to customers based on a number of factors such as previous buying history, viewing history, and similar buying behaviors from other customers. These systems have completely changed the way we engage with buying things online, and it’s become such an all-encompassing inclusion that it’s hard to remember what came before. I think there’s a lot of good underneath it all. AI presents a lot of exciting opportunities.</p><p><strong>TA: How exactly did you get your start?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> I worked early on with British Telecom, and the assignments that they put me on really grabbed my interest. After that, I ended up going to University of Notre Dame where I got my Master’s in Data Science, and then I went on to work with several companies where I’ve created enterprise scale data solutions. And I started all this back in 2006, so it’s been a long time.</p><p><strong>TA: Outside of working in the e-commerce space and developing recommender systems[1], what else have you worked on?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> I am a big believer in sharing knowledge with the community, so I’m constantly on the lookout for ways and opportunities to contribute. I help fellow data scientists solve complex problems through channels like Stack Overflow and Quora. I also lend my time to open source projects such as Apache Beam and TensorFlow. I am one among the lead contributors to Apache Airflow, which is a popular open-source workflow management platform for data engineering pipelines.</p><p><strong>TA: What has been one of the most exciting developments in AI in your opinion?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> For me, the impact of technology is how useful it is to the common people. I always look at Innovations as how it can help/improve people’s lives rather than the money it can make. When looking at recent advancements in AI, large language models, like ChatGPT, are pretty well-aligned with that. NVIDIA CEO <a href="http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/bios/jensen-huang">Jensen Huang</a> calls ChatGPT the “iPhone Moment” for AI. Applications like this, Bard and other related large language models are already helping people in all possible ways. Whether it’s translating foreign languages, bringing ease of accessibility to customer service, or personalizing e-commerce, AI is impacting almost all industries in a massively positive way.</p><p><strong>TA: Is there anything about AI that has worried you? What’s been something that has helped you overcome or make peace with those concerns?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> I’m always worried about accuracy for AI models. The accuracy results are directly linked with the amount and type of data we feed in. Though we have infrastructure to collect data, the challenge has always been how respectful we are with the user’s privacy as it’s important to build common people’s confidence on technology innovation. So, you can say that privacy is another concern as well; they go hand in hand. It’s been a big challenge for companies across the globe to balance data collection and compliance, but having a team dedicated specifically to data governance and privacy has really helped raise the bar. It’s imperative that every company has a privacy team, regardless of size.</p><p><strong>TA: In your opinion, what do you think could be the biggest improvement with AI?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> <a href="https://www.dailyscanner.com/what-to-know-about-the-growing-popularity-of-the-as-a-service-business-model/">Data security</a> is one of the biggest improvements, by far. Over the past three-four years, the number of data breaches has really concerned the public. Now, with this huge advent of AI, I think that that has a lot of people on edge. It’s important to know what the privacy experts are doing and what the big moves are because these things will ultimately impact the end user. I’ve been watching these privacy changes for data and cybersecurity, and I’m really happy with what’s been going on so far.</p><p><strong>TA: What’s something that inspires you?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> Paulo Coelho’s quote, “When you want something with all of your heart, the universe conspires to help you achieve it.”</p><p><strong>TA: What would you say is one of your greatest achievements so far?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> In my 17 years of professional experience, I’ve worked on multiple high-impact initiatives for Fortune 50 companies and won internationally recognized awards for contributions to the community, but I am most proud of the framework I created for Friends of the Children using the data they collect. Friends of the Children is a national nonprofit organization that selects and invites youth—all of whom have unique talents, interests, and dreams, and face multiple systemic obstacles—to be paired with a paid, professional mentor called a Friend. </p><p>As a data scientist, I analyzed the sensitive data they collect for each child and their mentor and established a framework to optimize resources to maximize the positive impact on every child in the program. The good thing about the work is they were able to reuse my work till date.</p><p><strong>TA: Any thoughts about what’s coming down the pipeline?</strong></p><p><strong>Vijay:</strong> There’s so much happening even now that it’s hard to imagine. We’re always looking forward to the next Billion Users, which is a term for the next wave of about a billion people who will join the Internet. Depending on where they are in the world, we might have developed a “beginner friendly” space for them with the assistance of AI. Also, digital currency is still in its infancy, so the potential for AI with just those two factors is astounding. Whatever comes next, I’m excited, and I’m eagerly looking forward to it.</p><p><strong>ABOUT VIJAYASARATHI BALASUBRAMANIAN</strong></p><p><i>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian is a data scientist with seventeen years of experience and specializes in developing recommender systems for e-commerce spaces. He now works as a leading cloud solution provider as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist for Microsoft and contributes his knowledge to a number of open source communities. He is also affiliated with a number of technical organizations such as IEEE, IET, and BCS.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about Vijay or his future pursuits, you can find him</i><a href="https://vijayasarathib.com/"><i> on his website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
05 Jul, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian Speaks on How New Moves in Data Encryption Will Make AI More Secure</h2><p>As more and more data breaches hit the news cycles, the conversation around privacy and protections kicked up into an all new high. Those who aren’t very tech savvy felt vindicated in their decisions to stay disconnected while others wondered what they could do to prevent things like this from happening in the future, and the public’s trust in larger corporations began to decline. This set an odd beginning as public opinion about AI and its capabilities began to sour. In a world of deep fakes and data breaches, day-to-day users began to worry about their overall safety online.</p><p>However, the one thing that’s commonly overlooked is how quickly and how hard data scientists, developers, and companies in the tech industry are working to close the divide. Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, who also goes by “Vijay”, is one such expert who is keeping a close eye on data privacy. Vijay has almost twenty years of experience working as a data scientist for the retail and telecom domains, and so he understands how valuable data privacy can be, especially as more people The Next Billion come online and join the vast digital landscape.</p><p>“As more of data storage moves to the cloud and as more of our personal lives get integrated to online applications, data privacy stands out as the most urgent concern,” Vijay comments. “However, several companies are taking the initiative to improve this. Google Analytics 4 improves the way that users’ data is collected and used. Messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram are investing in end-to-end encryption to protect users worldwide. The winds of change are here. We just need more companies to take this seriously.”</p><p>But what about how data is used when it comes to AI, the latest public spectacle? Rest assured that moves are being made to bring a higher level of data privacy to this space as well. AI is a very complicated system with multiple branches that can both interconnect and stand on their own.</p><p>Vijay himself is a Senior Data and Applied Scientist who uses AI, specifically its subset machine learning, to create recommendation systems for e-commerce. Recommendation systems are composed of interreliant algorithms that use large pools of big data to suggest products or services to users. Things have changed greatly since he first began to hone his skills, but it’s because he’s been so close to the change that he can understand the flaws within the system.</p><p>However, Vijay and several other experts agree that one of the best solutions currently available to ensure data security is homomorphic encryption, or HE.</p><p>HE allows AI to analyze and manipulate encrypted data without revealing what that data is. This allows for the preservation of sensitive data as it’s outsourced to cloud environments and increases the security of existing services. So, if there’s a data breach at a credit union, for example, HE would ensure that the data itself would remain secure even if the main system is compromised.</p><p>HE comes in several forms: partially homomorphic, somewhat homomorphic, and fully homomorphic encryption.</p><ul><li><strong>Partially homomorphic encryption (PHE)</strong> is tractable, but it <i>only</i> allows specific mathematical functions to be performed on ciphertext. These functions can then be performed endlessly.</li><li><strong>Somewhat homomorphic encryption (SHE)</strong> only supports a select number of operations to be performed on ciphertext a set number of times.</li><li><strong>Fully homomorphic encryption (FHE)</strong> is the most complex and the most secure iteration of HE as it allows anyone to perform arbitrary computations on ciphertext any number of times and lets anyone without access to the security key so long as these operations can be efficiently computed.</li></ul><p>Vijay comments, “These forms of HE matter because AI and its subsets intake high volumes of sensitive data from our face to our voice to our personal information. Recommender systems work off the machine learning framework and can track user activity and transaction histories to recommend products or services that appeal to that user. We live in a world where you can unlock your phone by showing your face. Because we are in such close proximity to our technology both physically and digitally, the rapid improvement and implementation of HE has become a chief priority.”</p><p>AI data consumption doubles by the year, and a growing number of people are gaining access to this technology. Because of this, it’s important to provide optimal protection to make sure that this data remains anonymous and encrypted. Though we are a long way from perfectly integrating data privacy practices uniformly, Vijay remains hopeful. More people are tuning into how businesses use their data, and more users are demanding control and accountability.</p><p>“Because of how quickly businesses have to adapt, those who take their time stand out in the cold and are heavily criticized for their unwillingness to change,” Vijay remarks. “I’m constantly looking for new ways to implement AI technology, and I’m always keeping a close ear on new trends in data science. HE is creating new opportunities in the market, and though it has been in the making for the past ten years, its inclusion has a chance to radically improve AI, data science, and the Internet for years to come.”</p>
31 Jul, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Behind the Scenes With Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, Driven Data Scientist and Optimistic Futurist</h2><p>Artificial technology has grown in ways many of us couldn’t have imagined. Once the musings of action packed science fiction stories, the technology has made a prominent stance in several industries such as finance, retail, healthcare, and transportation. AI has helped experts take long strides in their fields and is constantly being refined thanks in part to the efforts of engineers, developers, and data scientists like Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian.</p><p>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, also known as “Vijay”, keeps tabs on the rapid changes in his industry. Not just so he can learn how to best use the rapidly developing technology, but also so that he can teach others how to best use and integrate AI into their own systems. About AI, he has this to say,</p><p>“It’s difficult to impart exactly how ‘big’ big data is these days,” Vijay says. “We’re dealing with enormous volumes of data by the day, by the hour, by the second, and it’s gotten to a point where we can no longer manually process and compute all of the information we get. AI has come so far that it both makes jobs for humans more palatable, but it’s specialized so that different industries can get the greatest benefit.”</p><p>Vijay made his first strides in the technological space back in 2006 when distributed computing was still a topic of discussion. He was one of the forerunners implementing this technology to organize and create insights from multi-terabyte unstructured data for British Telecom, the largest Telecom provider in the UK. </p><p>These British Telecom assignments piqued his interest for data science, and so Vijay enrolled for Masters in Data Science at the University of Notre Dame. The algorithms and techniques he learned in Notre Dame helped him create enterprise scale data products and apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems.</p><p>After moving to the United States, his career continued to advance. He refined his craft in the retail and telecom domains where he gained expertise in developing advanced data science solutions in multi-cloud environments, creating state-of-the-art machine learning models, and deriving key insights from big data. Such key insights include breaking down customer information into demographic, geographic location, and product or service popularity. He uses these insights to hone various machine learning technology, such as the ones behind product recommendation algorithms. Now, he’s using his decades’ long experience to help large corporations use machine learning at scale.</p><p>Vijay has since joined the ranks of Microsoft where he currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist. He also actively mentors AI/ML startup founders and data science professionals across various platforms. Vijay labels himself as an ardent reader and is an enthusiastic contributor to the scholastic community. He spread his knowledge in the data science space by mentoring budding data scientists and is active among technical organizations including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to the future, both in regards to data science and my own. I’ve been in this field for almost twenty years, but I still feel like I’m just getting started. As I said, the world is constantly growing, so there’s so much unexplored potential out there. I have big plans for what I want to do next, but I’m very happy doing what I’m doing right now.”</p><p><i>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian has seventeen years of professional experience in data science, where he specialized in the telecom and e-commerce fields. Currently, he works at a leading cloud solution provider as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft.</i></p><p><i>To learn about Vijay or to learn more about his thoughts on data science, connect with him on </i><a href="https://vijayasarathib.com/"><i>his website</i></a>.</p>
07 Aug, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian and His Contributions to the Flourishing Landscape of E-Commerce</h2><p>E-commerce has experienced incredible growth these past ten years. Being able to sell online has created a more even playing field for businesses of all kinds as they’re able to appeal to their own target audiences and carve niches for themselves. The cost of a brick and mortar location has been replaced with the upkeep of a personalized website; drawing traffic to one’s products or services comes down to the connection made with prospective customers online. Many aspects about the retail process continue to change with every iteration of e-commerce. However, a new factor has recently introduced itself and has gained growing popularity in the last few years: artificial intelligence, or AI.</p><p>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, who also goes by “Vijay”, has been working in data science for almost twenty years and has been using his expertise to advance AI in digital retail spaces. More specifically, he’s been working on building “recommender systems”, which uses machine learning (ML), a subset of AI, to enhance shopping experiences for online consumers. What a recommender system does is that it will suggest products or services to users based on a variety of factors such as transaction history, viewing history, and similar buying habits from other users. While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when recommender systems became widespread, they’ve subtly become part of the norm and have irrevocably changed the way we shop online.</p><p>“This space has grown exponentially,” says Vijay, “and I’m always in awe to think that I helped play a part in it. But as consumer habits grow and as a diversity of currencies become more accessible, I believe that there will be another boom for e-commerce in the coming years. I’m already taking the next steps to meet that incoming demand.”</p><p>Developing recommender systems is but a facet of Vijay’s data science expertise. His experience began back in 2006 when distributed computing was developing as a topic of conversation. He was one of the forerunners implementing this technology to organize and create insights from multi-terabyte unstructured data for British Telecom, the largest telecom provider in the UK, operating in 180+ countries.</p><p>Working with British Telecom sparked his interest in data science and put Vijay on a path to enrolling at the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with a Master’s in Data Science. The algorithms and techniques he subsequently learned helped him create enterprise scale data products and apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems.</p><p>His career continued to advance after he moved to the United States, and this was when he began to hone his skill in the retail and telecom domains. His expertise grew as he developed advanced data science solutions in multi cloud environments, developing state-of-the-art machine learning models, and deriving key insights of large allocated data sets. These key insights could include analyzing and organizing data into groups separated by demographic, geographic location, and product or service popularity. He uses these insights to hone various AI technologies, such as the ML used for recommendation algorithms.</p><p>The discussion around AI has grown to a fever pitch among consumers and creators, but AI, as a neutral force, has been used to streamline various experiences. For Vijay, the technology has only fully blossomed in the past decade or so, leading to a landscape of possibilities across a number of industries.</p><p>According to a Digital Commerce 360 analysis, e-commerce sales in the U.S. alone reached $1.03 trillion in 2022. Because of such impressive turnout in just one country, businesses of all sizes are motivated to extend their reach into this space. And in order to do that, they need minds like Vijay to help them stay the course.</p><p>“I’m excited about the future of AI and its growing integration in various aspects of our lives, especially with the recent advancements in processing power, the realization of complex algorithms, and the creation of models such as ChatGPT,” says Vijay. He also cautions the usage, adding, “I believe that artificial intelligence is only as good as the companies and individuals who use it. Companies can really benefit from its intentional utility. Once properly implemented, consumers will appreciate smoother sales processes and might even be excited about buying things in the future.”</p><p>Vijay currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft where he continues to use his 17 years of experience to further explore the potential of AI and develop cutting edge solutions using the technology. He also actively mentors AI/ML startup founders and data science professionals. Vijay labels himself as an ardent reader and is an enthusiastic contributor to the scholastic community. He is also contributing to technical communities including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>When thinking about the future, Vijay positively states, “I’m looking forward to what comes next, both in regards to data science and for myself. I feel like I’m still getting started, and I have big plans for what I want to do next. For now, though, I’m very happy doing what I’m doing right now.”</p><p><i>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian has seventeen years of data science experience, specializing in telecom and e-commerce spaces. Currently, he works at a leading cloud solution provider as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist for Microsoft. He contributes his expertise to a number of open source communities, such as Apache Airflow, Beam, and TensorFlow.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about Vijay or his future pursuits, you can find him </i><a href="https://vijayasarathib.com/"><i>on his website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
22 Aug, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Data Scientist Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian Looks Optimistically on the World of AI</h2><p>The history of artificial intelligence, or AI, goes far back than people might originally think. Scientists and engineers first broke ground with the technology back in 1943, which gave way to the neural network foundation that AI uses today. Since its inception, various technical professionals have tried their hand at shaping AI into the complicated system of interconnected subsets we now know.</p><p>One such expert,<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SDRFJCsAAAAJ&hl=en"> Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian</a>, who also goes by Vijay, is a data scientist who has been using AI in a professional capacity for years. He’s been manipulating AI’s subset of machine learning (ML) to create recommender systems for e-commerce and businesses. Recommender systems use process pools of big data to suggest products or services to consumers based on transaction histories or similar behaviors and buying patterns from other users.</p><p>But e-commerce isn’t the only beneficiary of AI. The technology has overall become a dynamic tool system that’s used across a spectrum of industries, such as finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.</p><p>“I’m excited about the future of this technology,” says Vijay. “This space is growing rapidly, and I believe that artificial intelligence is only as good as the companies and individuals who use them. Companies can really benefit from its intentional utility. Once properly implemented, consumers will appreciate smoother sales processes and might even be excited about buying things in the future.”</p><p>Vijay first got his roots in AI back in 2006. He was one of the forerunners who implemented this technology to organize and create insights from multi-terabyte unstructured data for British Telecom, the largest Telecom provider in the UK, which has a massive presence in over 180 countries. It was these assignments that piqued his interest for data science, and it wasn’t long before Vijay graduated with a Masters in Data Science at the University of Notre Dame. The algorithms and techniques he learned in Notre Dame helped him create enterprise scale data products and apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems.</p><p>After moving to the United States, his career continued to advance, and he refined his craft in the retail and telecom domains. He developed expertise in developing advanced data science solutions in a hybrid cloud environment, developing state-of-the-art machine learning models, and deriving key insights of large allocated data sets. Such key insights include breaking down customer information into demographic, geographic location, and product or service popularity. He uses these insights to hone various ML technology, such as the ones behind product recommendation algorithms.</p><p>Vijay is a firm believer of the Paulo Coelho quote, “Do one thing at a time but do it like no one has ever imagined.” Considering how passionate Vijay is about the field, and with 17 years of dedicated experience in this space, he’s been helping large corporations use machine learning at scale. Because of this, he has given companies a fresher, more dynamic understanding of the tools that are so close at hand and the endless possibilities they afford.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to the future,” Vijay says, “in regards to both data science and my own. I feel like I’m still getting started, and I have big plans for what I want to do next. For now, though, I’m very happy doing what I’m doing right now.”</p><p><strong>ABOUT VIJAYASARATHI BALASUBRAMANIAN</strong></p><p>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft. Outside of what he does professionally, he contributes to the open source community like Apache Airflow, Apache Beam, and TensorFlow and mentors AI startup founders and data science professionals across various platforms. He’s also associated with technical organizations including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>To learn more about Vijay or his future pursuits, you can find him<a href="https://vijayasarathib.com/"> on his website</a>.</p>
25 May, 2023
Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian
<h2>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian and His Contribution to the AI Zeitgeist</h2><p>The history of machine learning (ML) is much longer than most might realize. While ML models like ChatGPT are hot topics of discussion nowadays, artificial intelligence and its subset machine learning were exciting touchstones of groundbreaking research over 70 years ago. They were once a fixation of forward-thinking science fiction media, but now they’ve grown into dynamic tools which are being used across a spectrum of industries.</p><p>Though it has advanced well past its neural network foundation created back in 1943, the technology overall is still in its infancy stages. Usability and applications are always the biggest hurdles of any history-changing discovery, but data scientists and researchers are constantly pushing the envelope to shape the tech. One such data scientist is Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian, also known as “Vijay”. He’s been using his decades’ long experience to help large corporations use machine learning at scale.</p><p>Back in 2006, when distributed computing was still a topic of discussion, Vijay was one of the forerunners implementing this technology to organize and create insights from multi-terabyte unstructured data for British Telecom, the largest Telecom provider in the UK, operating in 180+ countries. These British Telecom assignments piqued his interest for data science, and so Vijay enrolled for Masters in Data Science at the University of Notre Dame. The algorithms and techniques he learned in Notre Dame helped him create enterprise scale data products and apply advanced machine learning to solve real world problems.</p><p>After moving to the United States, his career continued to advance, and he refined his craft in the retail and telecom domains. He developed expertise in developing advanced data science solutions in multi cloud environments, developing state-of-the-art machine learning models, and deriving key insights of large allocated data sets. Such key insights include breaking down customer information into demographic, geographic location, and product or service popularity. He uses these insights to hone various ML technology, such as the ones behind product recommendation algorithms.</p><p>“I’m excited about the future of AI and its application to real world problems, especially with the recent advancements in processing power, the realization of complex algorithms, and the creation of models such as ChatGPT,” says Vijay. He also cautions the usage, adding, “I believe that artificial intelligence is only as good as the companies and individuals who use it. Companies can really benefit from its intentional utility. Once properly implemented, consumers will appreciate smoother sales processes and might even be excited about buying things in the future.”</p><p>Vijay’s hard work has accumulated in 17 years of experience, and he has since joined the ranks of Microsoft where he currently works as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist. He also actively mentors AI/ML startup founders and data science professionals. Vijay labels himself as an ardent reader and is an enthusiastic contributor to the scholastic community. To spread his knowledge in the data science space and to inspire budding scientists in this field, he actively writes<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayasarathib/"> blogs on LinkedIn</a>. He is also contributing to technical communities including IEEE, IET, and BCS.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to the future, both in regards to data science and my own. I feel like I’m still getting started, and I have big plans for what I want to do next. For now, though, I’m very happy doing what I’m doing right now.”</p><p><i>Vijayasarathi Balasubramanian has seventeen years of professional experience , where he specialized in the telecom and e-commerce fields. Currently, he works at a leading cloud solution provider as a Senior Data and Applied Scientist to enable data science as a service in the cloud environment.</i></p><p><i>To learn about Vijay or to learn more about his thoughts on data science, connect with him on</i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayasarathib/"><i> LinkedIn</i></a>.</p>
27 Apr, 2023
Victoria Natasha McLean Callaway
<h3>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake: The Not So Guilty Pleasure Gaining Traction in the Candle Space</h3><p>RALEIGH, NC — According to Grand View Research,<a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/candles-market"> the global market for candles</a> has a collective value of $12.9B with the U.S. alone taking up just over 30% of that revenue. Though the number is staggering, it’s really no surprise to know that the industry is so profitable. Candles have developed in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and customizations over the years. Some exist to add an elegant touch to a buyer’s aesthetic while others are made to be fun and gimmicky. And within this rapidly growing industry is the aromatic world of scented candles, which has given rise to a variety of independent creators. Among these hard-working candle makers is Victoria Mclean-Callaway, owner and founder of the deliciously inspired brand Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake.</p><p>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake first launched in 2020 with a candle of the same name, and the brand has since gained steady success since its creation during those turbulent times. The collection has grown enough to now include products such as a red velvet scented carpet freshener and a similarly scented room spray. The signature smell was chosen because of Victoria’s particular fondness for the treat. “I love red velvet cake, so it just made sense to make my favorite dessert,” she says. “My husband and I came up with the name. It smells just like red velvet coming straight out of the oven. All of my customers love it and can’t get enough of it.”</p><p>Though the brand has a small following, Vicky Red Velvet Cake’s buyers are dedicated, and her catalog has repeatedly sold out. “I was shocked and surprised,” adds Victoria, recalling the first time she ever sold out, “but it let me know I had a good product and that I needed to keep going with it.” Outside of the current available catalog, there is also another project in the works for the brand: a new candle dedicated to Victoria’s late father; its name will be “The Book of James.” She has always admired what a caring, disciplined, and giving he was, and so she wanted to make a candle that truly honored his memory. “He had a lot of wisdom. This is why I called the candle ‘The Book of James’; he was filled to the brim with knowledge like an open book.”</p><p>Though the success of the business has been surprising for Victoria, it has also been incredibly encouraging. The business is a labor of love, and the owner is no stranger to hard work. When she’s not working on her candles or creating new products, Victoria also runs a full service planning agency. Building a business from the ground up always comes with its own challenges depending on the industry, but it has been fulfilling for her entrepreneurial spirit. For her, Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake’s growing popularity has been an affirming process, and she already has new ideas in her mind for products to work on after the launch of The Book of James line.</p><p>Victoria’s husband also works alongside her and has also been a proponent to her success. “It feels absolutely amazing to work with him. We’ve been married for almost 20 years. My success is his success; We’re partners for life, and we’ll make it to the top together. I love that he supports me and has been there every step of the way. I love him!” Victoria hopes to achieve 100,000 followers on Instagram within the year and build the brand to a point where she can sell a million products.</p><p><i>Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake launched in 2020 and is a woman- and minority-owned business. Each product is carefully handmade and boasts long-lasting and robust fresh cake smells. Brand owner Victoria Mclean-Callaway has already been featured in CanvasRebel Magazine and hopes to grow the brand’s following within the year.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about the brand, connect with Vicky’s Red Velvet Cake </i><a href="https://instagram.com/vickysredvelvetcakellc"><i>on Instagram</i></a><i> or visit </i><a href="https://www.vickysrvc.com/"><i>the official website</i></a><i>. </i></p>
05 Jun, 2023
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Sanguine GemStones
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Sourced Diamonds: How Sanguine Gem Stones Promotes Positive Change</h2><p>Ethical and environmentally responsible practices are crucial to the diamond industry. By choosing to support jewelers and retailers who prioritize these values, consumers can play a crucial role in promoting ethical and sustainable diamond sourcing practices.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is a leading advocate for the ethical sourcing of diamonds, committed to ensuring that all their diamonds are either lab-grown, or naturally-minded in a way that is conflict-free, ethically sourced, and traceable.</p><p>When purchasing diamonds, it is essential to look for the right certifications, such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which was established in 2003 to prevent conflict or “blood” diamonds from entering the mainstream diamond trade. The KPCS requires all participating countries to certify that their diamond exports are conflict-free. To ensure that you are purchasing an ethically sourced diamond, always ask for a KPCS certificate from the seller.</p><p>But ethical sourcing goes beyond just preventing conflict diamonds from entering the market. It also means ensuring that the diamond supply chain is free of human rights abuses, child labor, and environmental degradation. At Sanguine Gem Stones, they believe that the best way to promote ethical diamond sourcing is by working with mining companies that share their values and adhere to strict ethical and environmental standards.</p><p>Sanguine co-founder JenniVere Song Lee explains that "the sourcing of diamonds is not just about ethical mining practices, it's also about the social and economic impact on the communities where the diamonds are sourced." By working with mining companies that prioritize fair labor practices and support the development of local communities, Sanguine Gem Stones is committed to promoting positive change in the diamond industry.</p><p>JenniVere also emphasizes the importance of transparency in the diamond supply chain. "Transparency is key to ensuring that diamonds are ethically sourced," she says. "At Sanguine Gem Stones, we track our diamonds from mine to market to make sure we know exactly what’s being used in each of our pieces.”</p><p>But how can consumers ensure that the diamonds they are purchasing are ethically sourced? Sanguine Gem Stones co-founder Kay Chang recommends looking for diamonds that have been certified by independent organizations such as the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC). The RJC is an international organization that promotes responsible business practices in the jewelry supply chain, including diamond sourcing.</p><p>Kay also suggests looking for diamonds that have been certified as "Beyond Conflict Free" by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The GIA is a nonprofit organization that provides diamond grading reports and certifications. Their "Beyond Conflict Free" designation indicates that the diamond has been verified as conflict-free through the KPCS and additional third-party sources.</p><p>In addition to certifications, consumers can also look for diamond suppliers who prioritize ethical and environmental responsibility. Sanguine Gem Stones, for example, works with mining companies that use responsible mining practices, such as minimizing the environmental impact of mining and ensuring fair labor practices.</p><p>But ethical diamond sourcing is not just the responsibility of diamond suppliers and retailers. Consumers also play a crucial role in promoting ethical practices in the diamond industry. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds, consumers can help to support responsible diamond mining practices and promote positive change in the industry.</p><p>As Sanguine’s third co-founder Lake Lui notes, "Consumers have the power to make a difference in the diamond industry. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds, they are supporting responsible diamond mining practices and helping to promote positive change in the industry."</p><p>Ethical diamond sourcing is crucial to promoting responsible business practices, supporting local communities, and protecting the environment. By choosing to purchase ethically sourced diamonds from certified suppliers, consumers can help to promote positive change in the diamond industry and support the development of sustainable and responsible practices. At Sanguine Gem Stones, the team is committed to promoting ethical diamond sourcing and empowering consumers to make responsible and informed purchases.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com/">https://sanguinegemstones.com/</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Sanguine GemStones
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Diamonds: A Buyer's Guide to Making Responsible Purchases</h2><p>Diamonds are a symbol of love, commitment, and enduring beauty. However, for many years, the diamond industry has been associated with a dark history of human rights abuses, conflict, and environmental damage. The term "blood diamonds" refers to diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to finance conflicts against governments, often leading to human rights abuses, including child labor, slavery, and violence.</p><p>To make an informed and ethical purchase, it is important to understand the industry and what to look for when buying diamonds. In this article, we'll discuss ethical diamonds and provide a buyer's guide to making responsible purchases with the founders of Sanguine Gem Stones, a company that specializes in ethically sourced diamonds.</p><h3>What are Ethical Diamonds?</h3><p>Ethical diamonds are diamonds that are sourced, mined, and sold with transparency and respect for human rights, labor standards, and environmental sustainability. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was established in 2003 to prevent the trade of blood diamonds and ensure that diamonds are conflict-free. However, the KPCS has been criticized for its lack of enforcement and the fact that it only covers rough diamonds, not the entire supply chain. Therefore, it is essential to look beyond the KPCS and consider other factors when buying diamonds.</p><h3>Sanguine Gem Stones: A Company that Specializes in Ethical Diamonds</h3><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is committed to providing its customers with ethically sourced diamonds - and it’s also a small business that is female- and minority-owned. Its founders, Kay Chang, JenniVere Song Lee, and Lake Lui, are dedicated to transparency, traceability, and ethical standards. They believe that it is essential to educate consumers about the diamond industry and provide them with a better alternative to blood diamonds - or even to diamonds whose origin is uncertain.</p><h3>What to Look for When Buying Ethical Diamonds?</h3><p>When buying ethical diamonds, there are several factors to consider:</p><ol><li>Traceability: The diamond should come with a certificate of origin that identifies the mine where it was sourced. The certificate should be issued by a reputable third-party organization, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the International Gemological Institute (IGI).</li><li>Mining Standards: The diamond should be mined with respect for human rights and environmental sustainability. Look for diamonds that are mined in countries with strict labor and environmental laws, such as Canada, Australia, and Botswana.</li><li>Conflict-Free: The diamond should be free from any association with conflict, human rights abuses, or environmental damage. Sanguine sources diamonds that are certified conflict-free to ensure its customers peace of mind when making purchases.</li><li>Certification: The diamond should be certified by a reputable third-party organization, such as the GIA or IGI. The certificate should include information about the diamond's characteristics, such as its cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.</li><li>Transparency: The diamond retailer should be transparent about its sourcing practices and be willing to answer any questions about the diamond's origin, mining standards, and certification.</li></ol><p>Sanguine Gem Stones only works with diamonds that have a clear chain of custody and can be traced back to the source. In addition, they only source diamonds from mines that follow strict mining standards and have a positive impact on the local community, and only use diamonds that are certified conflict-free.</p><h3>Why Should You Buy Ethical Diamonds?</h3><p>By buying ethical diamonds, you can make a positive impact on the diamond industry and support responsible mining practices. You can also ensure that the diamond you purchase does not contribute to conflict, human rights abuses, or environmental damage. In addition, buying ethical diamonds can give you peace of mind knowing that you are making a responsible and informed purchase.</p><h3>About Sanguine</h3><p>Kay Chang, JenniVere Song Lee, and Lake Lui founded Sanguine Gem Stones to offer a retailer of stunning jewelry that customers can feel good about purchasing. Sanguine is a socially responsible company that gives back to society by donating a percentage of their profits to nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering girls and young women through education and advocacy. Chang, Song Lee, and Lui believe that girls need to be encouraged to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Sanguine Gem Stones is committed to creating a world where girls and young women have equal opportunities and are valued and respected for who they are, and where jewelry lovers from all walks of life can purchase ethically sourced pieces.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com/">https://sanguinegemstones.com/</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Sanguine GemStones
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Sanguine: the Story of Ethically Sourced Gems</h2><p>No socially conscious fashionista wants to wear a tragedy around her neck.</p><p>Today’s jewelry buyers, primarily millennials and Gen Z, are more likely than ever before to think twice when it comes to pretty purchases. The goal: avoid blood diamonds at all cost.</p><p>Blood diamonds - also called conflict diamonds - are diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflicts against governments. The term "blood diamond" comes from the human rights abuses that occur during the diamond trade, including forced labor, child labor, and violence against workers. These diamonds are often used to fund rebel groups, who use the profits to purchase arms and continue their violent campaigns. The mining of blood diamonds has been linked to civil wars in Africa, which have claimed millions of lives and displaced millions more. Many organizations and consumers advocate for the purchase of ethically sourced diamonds to help eliminate the trade in blood diamonds and support more responsible mining practices.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is ready to make a difference - and see the end of blood diamond trade once and for all.</p><p>This up-and-coming online jewelry retailer specializes in ethically sourced diamond jewelry and ensures that every single stone is either naturally mined or lab-grown. Founded by Asian-American women Kay Chang, JenniVere Song Lee, and Lake Lui, Sanguine is quickly gaining a reputation for being a leader in the ethical jewelry industry. </p><p>The company specializes in creating beautiful and unique pieces of diamond jewelry, and its founders feel that ethical sourcing is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing to do for the long-term sustainability of the industry.</p><p>Sanguine works directly with trusted suppliers who adhere to the highest standards of responsible sourcing. This means that every diamond that Sanguine uses is conflict-free, meaning it is not associated with human rights abuses or environmental damage. In addition, the company ensures that all of its suppliers follow strict labor and environmental standards, so customers can be confident that their purchase has not contributed to any unethical practices.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones believes that ethical sourcing is not just about what's right but also about quality. By using only ethically sourced diamonds, the company is able to offer high-quality diamonds that are beautiful and come with a clear conscience. The company's commitment to ethical sourcing has helped it build a loyal customer base that values transparency and sustainability in the jewelry industry.</p><p>One of the unique aspects of Sanguine is its focus on lab-grown diamonds. The company recognizes the growing demand for sustainable and ethical options in the jewelry industry, and lab-grown diamonds offer an attractive alternative to mined diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds, but they are created in a controlled laboratory setting, using advanced technology. As a result, lab-grown diamonds have a much smaller environmental impact and are generally more affordable than mined diamonds.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones offers a range of beautiful diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Each piece is carefully crafted by skilled artisans who use only the highest quality materials, including 14k and 18k gold and platinum. The company's designs are both modern and timeless, and its commitment to ethical sourcing sets it apart from many other online jewelry retailers.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is not just a jewelry retailer; it's a company that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. A portion of every sale is donated to nonprofit organizations that focus on providing education and leadership skills to women across the globe.</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is a company that is making a difference in the jewelry industry. Its commitment to ethical sourcing, high-quality materials, and unique designs make it a top choice for customers who value transparency and sustainability. By choosing Sanguine, customers can feel good about their purchase, knowing that they are supporting a company that is dedicated to doing the right thing.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com/">https://sanguinegemstones.com/</a> </p>
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Sanguine GemStones
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Gemstones: Life is a Gem</h2><p>Today’s savvy shopper has more than just a refined taste in jewelry.</p><p>Cookie cutter designs are a thing of the past - the modern jewelry lover wants something unique, with edge silhouettes and a variety of colored gems. Another big selling point to today’s jewelry wearer is a desire for sustainability. Younger shoppers want to know that they can feel good about purchases - that the sparkling stones they admire aren’t harming people or the environment.</p><p>That means that it’s harder for the modern shopper to simply wander into just any jewelry store - or click on just any jewelry e-commerce retailer - and know that they’re getting the experience they want.</p><p><strong>Sanguine Gem Stones</strong></p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones launched in February 2023 as an online jewelry retailer that specializes in ethically sourced diamond jewelry. Their collection includes engagement rings, diamond bands, fashion rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and men's jewelry. Whether you're looking for a trendy statement piece or a perfect birthday gift for your loved ones, Sanguine Gem Stones offers a variety of exquisite designs. In addition, they also carry a line of scented candles that cater to different moods and occasions. Their scents include Seabreeze for yoga or meditation, Vanilla or pumpkin spice for setting the mood, and Lavender for relaxation.</p><p><strong>Ethical stones</strong></p><p>For those wanting ethically sourced diamonds and a company committed to ethical and sustainable practices, Sanguine Gem Stones offers not only the most beautiful designs, but also a dedication to giving back to the community.</p><p>Sanguine offers a selection of diamonds that are either naturally mined or lab-grown, ensuring that customers can feel good about the origins of their jewelry. Ethical sourcing of diamonds is crucial - it ensures that the diamonds are obtained without exploiting workers or harming the environment. </p><p>Sanguine ensures that they partner only with suppliers who share their commitment to responsible sourcing practices. They also regularly monitor their suppliers to ensure that they adhere to strict ethical and sustainable practices.</p><p><strong>Gorgeous designs</strong></p><p>Another thing that makes Sanguine different is their stunning and unique designs. Their collection features a variety of styles that cater to different tastes and preferences, and includes engagement and wedding rings, fashion jewelry, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for every style.</p><p>The designs available at Sanguine Gem Stones are timeless and versatile, which makes them perfect for every occasion. In addition, Sanguine regularly releases new designs to cater to their customer's evolving tastes and preferences.</p><p><strong>Female-owned</strong></p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones is a minority and female-owned business, which sets them apart in the jewelry industry. This gives the company a unique perspective and experience that resonates with their customers. They bring diversity and inclusivity to the jewelry industry, which is often dominated by male-owned businesses.</p><p>The company’s dedication to ethical and sustainable practices aligns with the values of many of their customers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, who are more socially conscious and care about the impact of their purchases on society and the environment.</p><p><strong>Diverse product line</strong></p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones also offers scented candles under their brand "Be Sanguine." These candles are made with high-quality essential oils and natural soy wax, making them environmentally friendly and safe for use. The candles come in a variety of scents, including Seabreeze, Vanilla, and Lavender, which are perfect for yoga, meditation, relaxation, or setting the mood for a special evening. The scented candles are a great addition to their collection and provide customers with another way to experience the Sanguine Gem Stones brand.</p><p><strong>A brand to trust</strong></p><p>Finally, Sanguine Gem Stones has a strong brand identity and message that resonates with their customers. Their motto: Transcending the Future of Diamonds. Life is a Gem. This perfectly encapsulates their values, commitment to sustainability, and their belief that every moment in life is precious. Their brand message is consistent across all their marketing channels, including their website, social media, and advertising campaigns. The consistency in their branding creates a strong emotional connection with their customers and reinforces their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.</p><p><strong>About Sanguine</strong></p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones was founded by Kay and JenniVere, who met during their time at the Fashion Institute of Technology in their early twenties. After losing touch, they were reunited by chance at a fashion industry networking meetup in LA. JenniVere had since relocated from NYC to California to pursue a career as an actor, recording artist, and writer. Kay, along with her previous business partner Lake, invited JenniVere to join their venture as the Creative Director and Brand Manager of Sanguine Gem Stones.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com">https://SanguineGemStones.com</a></p>
23 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3cgePZZIakLKWREQVfLHufJ9ZOYCuNTpWBxXCmAG38/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3cgePZZIakLKWREQVfLHufJ9ZOYCuNTpWBxXCmAG38/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OyDlktxudGH4Rvtm0WzKes-cwh0HKiHqzG35lNYRbR0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OyDlktxudGH4Rvtm0WzKes-cwh0HKiHqzG35lNYRbR0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VF825mc143dUAP9uMETkAL2tbAcno6G5xZqe6xgjxfA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VF825mc143dUAP9uMETkAL2tbAcno6G5xZqe6xgjxfA/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ8ZjK-zh7uEFdg6GEwjUNN2Qo_UuSmDRMTZhrnc9no/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ8ZjK-zh7uEFdg6GEwjUNN2Qo_UuSmDRMTZhrnc9no/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFwtX-JwCWQlwG2uvtb2oDF_nvd06ip0XzKPcTL4Ouw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFwtX-JwCWQlwG2uvtb2oDF_nvd06ip0XzKPcTL4Ouw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Oct, 2023
Kyle David
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUHqa4_Lo_lACQRc8VNsxHfbLJ3xkRz3nfRWgYAjpB8/edit#heading=h.rdth3g28fwx8">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUHqa4_Lo_lACQRc8VNsxHfbLJ3xkRz3nfRWgYAjpB8/edit#heading=h.rdth3g28fwx8</a></p><p> </p>
09 Oct, 2023
Kyle David
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KU-HmoOQSLFLDxj_5XAVwQdRb58Dp2ylglc_bz68QAM/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KU-HmoOQSLFLDxj_5XAVwQdRb58Dp2ylglc_bz68QAM/edit</a></p><p> </p>
09 Jun, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELVX9r7qV1tT4fqS09poNMR_iOZpytR270ndEMG1Xns/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ELVX9r7qV1tT4fqS09poNMR_iOZpytR270ndEMG1Xns/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 May, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L0IXRGsNIyLb44ycn8kNleOF3GqQW9YgY6_BKC6JBJE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L0IXRGsNIyLb44ycn8kNleOF3GqQW9YgY6_BKC6JBJE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jun, 2023
Ge Wang
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5Ly5tJIsaa6KOrqrkBbw9urPecsir4GmVD44l2iqDs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5Ly5tJIsaa6KOrqrkBbw9urPecsir4GmVD44l2iqDs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Jun, 2023
Mark Rollins
<h2><strong>NXT Acquisitions Announces New Mobile Application on the Heels of Their Annual Investor Conference </strong></h2><p><i>Miami, Florida– </i>NXT Acquisitions, a real estate investment fund that works to grant prospective investors all of the necessary tools and resources required to invest in numerous real estate projects in the state of Florida, is announcing a new mobile application and Annual Investor Conference. The mobile application is expected to drop by the end of 2023, just before the Annual Investor Conference in early 2024.</p><p>The launch comes at a time when real estate investment is on the rise, and the ease of access for investors and clients can be crucial. “Mobile applications have newly revolutionized the real estate investment industry, and NXT Acquisitions is looking to keep up with the fast paced changes that are standard in this field,” states an NXT spokesperson. </p><p>The updated app will aim to make it easier to explore & track investment opportunities, providing access to market data and insights. This will also allow investors to check in on the investments on the go and interact with the NXT team. Additionally, the mobile app will offer interactive tools to help investors better understand the investment process. </p><p>“With many apps popping up in this industry providing access to listings and offering virtual tours, NXT investors will also have at their disposal a curated portfolio of projects to choose from with industry leading returns on investment,” spokesperson continues.</p><p>The CEO of NXT Acquisitions, <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.instagram.com&t=h.eJxFjssOwiAURH_FsNYiLa921V8BhErKLc2Fpgvjvytu3M6ZOZkXOTCR6UKete5lovQ8zy5upZoFDXQuA8W0FTC4UnK9kLV1N18zLqFyIXrJGS05RDNH2D3GA247_najdcxZ71QYA2dCOj1o26tguNBcKE2Z1ELIQd1lx3ST-yYHazCn9P3A5gVMTE3W6KPRf_L-ABNYOe0.MEQCIGekx4FmLEnpIs3YjuQqxVLm9TcXM7HVazaY-xramomIAiBg0jRxjMFxOred6ZO0Q9RrlrnGcT96exgSlT-g8W5Y8w">Mark Rollins</a> has been managing real estate investments with total revenue of over $50MM for the past 3 years. He is hoping that with the company's latest developments, he and his team can provide users with a safe, efficient, and transparent app platform to diversify and grow their portfolio. </p><p>In addition to their upcoming mobile application, NXT Acquisitions will be hosting their annual investor conference at the start of 2024. The first of these conferences will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada and will operate as an “all expenses paid vacation for their investors to get together and interact with investors who come from several different backgrounds and places across the US and overseas.” This will be an opportunity for prospective investors to rub elbows with other enterprisers and veteran real estate experts, while attending workshops that can help better equip them for the industry.</p><p>“NXT Acquisitions has continued to grow over the years at a rate of 300% YoY over the last 3 years in revenue and bottom line. With a goal to grow to $100MM in investments per year by the end of 2024, NXT is excited about the launch of their app, and their upcoming conferences,” spokesperson concludes.</p><p>NXT Acquisitions is readying the launch of its new mobile application by the end of 2023 as its primary investment tool, and will showcase it during its early 2024 investor conference in Las Vegas, NV. Both the app and conference are designed to encourage education and community within NXT’s international investor base as they connect and partner with industry veterans.</p><p><strong>About NXT Acquisitions</strong></p><p><i>NXT Acquisitions is a real estate investment platform that works to grant prospective investors all the necessary tools and resources required to invest in numerous real estate projects in the state of Florida. Mark Rollins is the founder and CEO of NXT Acquisitions. He has been managing real estate investments with total revenue of over $50M for the past 3 years. Formerly to NXT Acquisitions, Mark worked in Business administration for 20 years with both the federal government as well as the private sector. His previous years of hard work has yielded to increased profitability for numerous companies and ventures. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about NXT Acquisitions, visit their </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=nxtacquisitions.com&t=h.eJxFjEsOwiAUAK9iWGuRlge0q14FEOqLfCrQxMR4d4MbtzOTeZOjBLKcyL21vS6UplfT9nlgxYY51cHmSMn5RB49Sq7lsvnGAUbBGa3Zo14x7q7gES97-eWzscwaZ6WfPWcgrJqUGaXXHBQHqSgTCkBM8ioGpvrc9Xk0uuQQMFW2blFj6LNub93-yecLTHM3cQ.MEUCIDQBDvUlGkSZk781NIU2E5xke6_6LItnhlG61sGpzDmKAiEAjpmxFVtuOqmy8ugFfMoydUIC0Fy1NXhgUBKgX3dPWyE"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Mark Rollins</i></p><p><i>contact@nxtacquisitions.com</i></p>
24 May, 2023
Sanguine GemStones
<figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEVCYISAAABEgAQAHZJqqN4Zr5ChwTmt9YWLB4%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IjczRkI5QkJFRjYzNjc4RDRGN0U4NEI0NDBCQUJCMTJBMzM5RDlGOTgiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiJjX3VidnZZMmVOVDM2RXRFQzZ1eEtqT2RuNWcifQ.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.Ve_oMYQDRmyC07vV6ZltFhY0d4qQx8SlLF6HC0eByP2NUKp-Lo1_TJF_iRk42TrmEEu1KDLMrlsO4zrF8H5ruvD4A8jjp_bJnYksWFec2dt9zFtm4m5t5bc21vFw7ubRzxbnkos18hnxSVrkh9nMMmqP42UAbBsi9GKHw7S-ot483_XiBDvpQ0zrEYt-4iAU5VWuBA3qgE3mh8LG0yqRg-Qcgn_lM4nflaQySUHCwX6aVmszuYAWnT4219haCj29MobN77J7xaIxATn4JgP9cQ2uHKHLbPN4bv--4bSzcua6xb4-A1y3nMM0L4hnjdn0ThfK0oaYi_xkd9DzgXfgiw&X-OWA-CANARY=jcxllWu1OEmsV2SOB5OBEQBcRXSYUdsYRUW8ZQQ3tJ9Vd9mfPApmRwmqA7uH0ELH1Pg01jDlYSk.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230428009.13&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><h2>Why Lab-Grown Diamonds are the Future</h2><p>Lab-grown diamonds have been making waves in the diamond industry in recent years. They are created in a lab setting, using advanced technology to replicate the process of natural diamond formation. These diamonds are becoming increasingly popular among consumers who are looking for more ethical and environmentally-friendly options. </p><p>Kay Chang, JenniVere Song Lee, and Lake Lui, the founders of Sanguine Gem Stones, share their views on why lab-grown diamonds are the future of the industry.</p><p><strong>Sustainability</strong></p><p>One of the biggest advantages of lab-grown diamonds is their sustainability. Natural diamonds are typically mined from the earth, which can have significant environmental impacts. Mining can result in soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat destruction. Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, are created in a controlled environment without any negative environmental impacts.</p><p>“We do use ethically sourced diamonds that we are able to guarantee are conflict-free,” says Kay. “But we do feel that lab-grown diamonds are more sustainable, and we think that’s one major reason why the market is moving in that direction.”</p><p><strong>Ethics</strong></p><p>Another major advantage of lab-grown diamonds is their ethical nature. Natural diamonds have been associated with conflict and human rights violations for many years. Conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds, are diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to fund armed conflict against governments. </p><p>JenniVere shares, “Many people are concerned about the ethical implications of buying a natural diamond. I know I would be! But lab-grown diamonds are completely free from any ethical concerns. They’re created using advanced technology and aren’t associated with any conflict or human rights violations.”</p><p><strong>Quality</strong></p><p>Lab-grown diamonds are of the same quality as natural diamonds. In fact, it is often difficult to tell the difference between a lab-grown diamond and a natural diamond without specialized equipment. Lab-grown diamonds have the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds, and are just as hard and durable.</p><p><strong>Affordability</strong></p><p>Another major advantage of lab-grown diamonds is their affordability. Natural diamonds are often priced higher due to their rarity and the cost of mining and processing them. Lab-grown diamonds, however, can be produced at a lower cost and are therefore more affordable. This makes them an attractive option for consumers who want a diamond but cannot afford a natural one.</p><p><strong>Availability</strong></p><p>Natural diamonds are rare and are only found in a few parts of the world. This makes them difficult to access and can lead to supply chain issues. Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, can be produced in large quantities and are readily available. This means that consumers can easily find the diamond they want without having to worry about availability issues.</p><p><strong>Innovation</strong></p><p>The lab-grown diamond industry is constantly evolving and advancing. New technologies are being developed to produce diamonds that are larger and of higher quality than ever before. “This means that lab-grown diamonds will continue to improve in quality and affordability in the future,” shares Lake. </p><p>“When we created Sanguine Gem Stones, innovation and creativity were so important to us,” she adds. “We want to offer styles that are timeless, classic, but also unique - something you won’t see just anywhere. We feel that lab-grown stones help us in our initiative to offer something unique.”</p><p><strong>Final thoughts</strong></p><p>Lab-grown diamonds are the future of the diamond industry. They offer a sustainable, ethical, and affordable alternative to natural diamonds. As technology continues to advance, the quality and availability of lab-grown diamonds will only continue to improve. For consumers who want a diamond that is environmentally-friendly and free from ethical concerns, lab-grown diamonds are the perfect choice.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com/">https://sanguinegemstones.com/</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Sanguine GemStones
<figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEVCYISAAABEgAQAAujIdwG6IpFsXj%2BhGp7Kf8%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.e-G1tILQMGCQ01zw3a0wMUASnqfNvy_i6kUZ_AAret025q0X68xAOvlOA6xq_UYvrrA5uhi6jM8-Xe49cuiKqkt9mIldyUFaSuhR4o7pDNI_K8mxIkgh3udRUmeXgQ1VXVJuEVL-bwto_dDEK-DMVQ15Evtqyq-idesnbEoM4CmbkwC_g1l12wP4dqVyfUunArzEcycjSGYaFcKN9vyd_GnZ-iuwNvMPXbUkZKYk8-4Y0dD0oK7uw8VPNkHfMeA6QEH_ppoNpylSl7ykbf4lNG3ECVx5EIRqAX7om96fZ8v7cQH6opm34UjI9ERmPyOq5jHBK3EO1L9FtIXDJzOcLg&X-OWA-CANARY=NC5lmyJJpUWq8lzcJWAzEpDgUtBnR9sYGsNhRfZaTGmYzuwHS0HAtw5jT1Gb3COa1b-fOWNB6zU.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230421002.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><h2>Sanguine Gem Stones To Expand Product Line</h2><p><i>San Diego, CA</i> - Ecommerce jewelry store Sanguine Gem Stones has announced that it will be expanding its product line throughout 2023. The retailer currently offers a large diamond collection of engagement rings, diamond bands, fashion rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and men's jewelry; soon the company will add two unique product lines, Sanguine Luxury Linens and Sanguine Gua Sha Stones; as well as a selection of accessories for both men and women.</p><p>The team at Sanguine feels that it’s important to continually offer more new varieties of merchandise in order to satisfy the evolving and changing tastes of customers. Along with both fine and fashion jewelry, Sanguine carries a line of giftable scented candles with scents like Seabreeze, designed for yoga or meditation; or lavender to promote relaxation.</p><p>The team at Sanguine is excited to be adding linens and Gua Sha stones to its product lineup. The company has the goal of capitalizing on the growth of ethically and responsibly sourced products, particularly diamonds. Industry growth is trending toward the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and modern shoppers - particularly millennials and Gen Z - demand socially conscious purchases.</p><p>Due to Sanguine Gem Stones being able to certify that all its diamonds are conflict-free, the company has already experienced significant growth, allowing them to brand out into other product categories. The team is pleased to offer its new line of luxury linens, launching soon, which will feature premium materials, modern designs, and quality craftsmanship to provide customers with a luxurious sleeping experience.</p><p>The release of the company’s line of Gua Sha stones is rooted in the fact that Sanguine is a female- and minority-owned business, founded by Asian American business partners Kay Chang, JenniVere Song Lee, and Lake Lui.</p><figure class="image"><img 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Sha stones are tools used in traditional Chinese medicine for facial and body massage. These stones are usually made of jade, rose quartz, or other types of stones that have therapeutic properties. “During a Gua Sha massage, the stone is gently scraped across the skin in a specific pattern, which is believed to promote the flow of energy or "qi" in the body and stimulate blood circulation,” says Chang. “We plan to offer these stones to our customers to promote a whole-body line of luxury products. From the new linens to our fine jewelry to the Gua Sha stones and scented candles, we want to have a large selection of gifts and self-care items.”</p><p>Sanguine Gem Stones launched in February of 2023 with the goal of specializing in ethically sourced diamond jewelry. Every diamond in the company’s product catalog is either naturally mined or lab-grown. Kay Chang and JenniVere Song Lee both attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and were reunited years later at a fashion industry networking meetup in Los Angeles. When Chang and her business partner Lake Lui decided to launch Sanguine, they asked Song Lee to join as the Creative Director and Brand Manager of the company.</p><p>“Our motto is ‘Ethically Sourced Diamonds. Transcending the Future of Diamonds. Life is a Gem’,” says Song Lee. “We also like to say, ‘Be like a diamond: sparkling and unbreakable’. That’s who we are. As females and minorities that are also business owners, my partners and I have overcome many obstacles to reach the point where we are now.”</p><p>She adds that the company now proudly donates a portion of all sales to select nonprofit organizations which focus on providing underserved women around the world, offering them academic enrichment and support, and life skills instruction.</p><p>“Our gems are all ethically sourced because we care about the global community and about the environment,” Song Lee shares. “We support improving the lives of girls around the world so they can face challenges head-on and get the support they need to live their best lives.”</p><p><strong>About Sanguine Gem Stones</strong></p><p><i>Sanguine Gem Stones is an online jewelry retailer specializing in ethically sourced diamonds, both naturally mined and lab-grown. The company offers both fine jewelry and fashion jewelry, as well as a line of candles, and is preparing to launch a line of luxury linens and Gua Sha stones.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://sanguinegemstones.com/">https://sanguinegemstones.com/</a> </p><p>Contact JenniVere Song Lee at <a href="mailto:sanguinegemstones@proton.me">sanguinegemstones@proton.me</a> </p>
06 Jun, 2023
Sam Zherka
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzUFyp58tH8uOgU3OnrmJkIRA7-nqvEelTHWhh4rJlg/edit#</p><p> </p><p>Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Maven Sam Zherka Reveals Why Vodkila Is a Model for a More Tolerant Society</p><figure class="image"><img 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the mix of vodka and tequila, a combination that raises a few eyebrows in the drinking crowd, provide some inspiration for creating communities that are less divided? Sam Zherka, co-owner of the liquor brand Vodkila, believes the answer is yes. While he is quick to allow that there is a big difference between successfully combining two drinks that are seen as polar opposites and bringing peace to a divided world, he believes that when you hear the story behind “the killer of vodka,” you will know that our divisions exist only in our minds.</p><p>“We all know how entrenched everyone is today in their own camp, whether it is political or racial,” says Sam Zherka. “It is very difficult to bring people of different ideologies together, including liberals and conservatives or African Americans and whites. In creating the Vodkila brand with co-owner Anthony Armstead, however, I have learned that there is another narrative, one that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and friendship.”</p><p>Back in 2013, Sam Zherka, who had already made millions through his real estate holdings, sat down to talk with Armstead, one of his family’s closest friends. Armstead owned Vodkila, which he had created in 2004 with Amarante Gold Member, and wanted to know if Sam Zherka wanted to be a co-owner.</p><p>“I had the same reaction that a lot of people have,” he recalls, laughing a little at the memory. “I couldn’t imagine what that could possibly taste like, but when I tried it, I was in. I could see that it was destined to kill vodka, and I was ready for a new business adventure. I purchased an interest in Vodkila and haven’t regretted it.”</p><p>Over the past ten years, the two men’s friendship has only deepened because of the business partnership, which has been strengthened by their differences. Armstead is African American and extremely liberal. Sam Zherka describes himself and his family as extremely fiscally conservative libertarians. He disagrees with Armstead on almost every political and ideological aspect, but he says it actually makes their relationship and business stronger.</p><p>“We respect each other and get along. Sure, we like to debate issues, but in the end, we are best friends doing business together and growing a brand,” Sam Zherka states. “Our families break bread together, and there’s a rock-solid mutual respect. Our different philosophies and perspectives are allowing us to build Vodkila into a major brand.”</p><p>Sam Zherka and Armstead have been growing Vodkila door to door and currently have about 1,000 businesses across the United States that carry and serve their product. With a major expansion on the horizon, they are focused on updating their website and expanding their inventory and delivery capabilities.</p><p>“It is a very exciting time for us at Vodkila,” Sam Zherka confirms. “We spent a lot of time meticulously laying the groundwork for this scaling up of our company, and to successfully ramp it up now is very satisfying for both of us.”</p><p>So, why does vodka and tequila make for such an unforgettably smooth taste? Sam Zherka believes it is for one reason: sometimes the perfect mixed drink can be found when you are willing to set aside what you think you know and embrace the unknown.</p><p>“Not to hammer the nail too hard, but really, Vodkila is a great metaphor for all of us,” says Sam Zherka. “We all need to choose more often to just let go of what we believe and see what the alternatives are. That’s when we can really live our lives on a higher, more meaningful level and make our society into what we really want it to be.”</p>
31 Jul, 2023
Nikhil nandish
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/16oixBepila_g-famQUnOLLBnR5amS3f3OoE8KcUn_a0/edit?usp=drive_link</p>
20 Apr, 2023
Akeju (afliktv)
<p>Apex Petroleum Announces Acquisition of Contracts Worth $250+MM Annually</p><p>LARGO, MD–<a href="https://www.apexpetroleum.com">Apex Petroleum</a> (“Apex”), an award-winning, privately held oil and gas services company founded in 1994, has acquired multiple multi-million-dollar contracts with a combined annual value of over $250MM. Founder/CEO/President Anthony Onianwah states that this growth is the result of Apex’s ongoing strategies for developing new technologies and techniques, improving efficiency and sustainability, and enhancing market competitiveness. </p><p>“These contracts represent an exciting new chapter for our company. For the last few years in particular, our team has been working hard to position Apex for expansion and to be a major supplier of fuel products,” Onianwah states. “We began with obtaining substantial business lines of credit through Wells Fargo Bank and Wesbanco Bank, which has allowed us to purchase essential new equipment and invest in our staff so that we can meet our customers’ growing needs.”</p><p>Apex has focused on increasing its market competitiveness by strengthening relationships with key fuel product suppliers. To augment its capabilities and further expand into new markets, the company has also worked to acquire smaller firms and extend its geographic reach. These steps have led to a greater ability to achieve economies of scale and the streamlining of operations. </p><p>“As a result, in addition to these new contracts, we have excellent partnerships with school systems; major commercial enterprises; and federal, state, and local governmental organizations,” says Oniahwah. “We owe this success to the talent and commitment of Apex’s team, whom we deeply appreciate. As 2023 continues, we look forward to deepening our relationships with our valued clients and to helping to guide our industry in a more sustainable direction.”</p><p><i>About Apex Petroleum</i></p><p><i>Apex Petroleum (“Apex”) was founded by President/CEO Anthony Onianwah, who has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Apex specializes in the distribution of motor fuel, heating oils, automotive-grade lubricants, and petroleum equipment to Fortune 1000 commercial clients as well as government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. It also provides related services, such as fuel cards, storage, delivery, and management, to cater to its clients’ varying needs. The company has an extensive wholesale oil distribution network that spans multiple states, including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. Apex and Onianwah have received several awards, including the "Minority Business Enterprise Energy Company of the Year" award in 2008 from Maryland’s State Governor as well as Onianwah's recognition as a 2013 Top 100 MBE in the Mid-Atlantic region.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Apex Petroleum, please contact:</i></p><p><i>Abass M. Akeju </i></p><p><a href="mailto:Akeju@afliktv.com"><i>Akeju@afliktv.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>917-412-6498</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.apexpetroleum.com&t=h.eJxNjcsOwiAURH-lYa2lyKO0q_7KTbkobaEEwZoY_91gYuJ2Zs6ZFylpI2NDbjnH-0jpcRwtRHxGzGnfsPh23j05NWStq4B5T1ebhZQXJRhdEEJwASfnIyZX_DmmClAEYZjoZuzEYLkFbXstwZgewaIGQZnSTHPJFW-VrH6sflhxKRPYza358Xs23-Yve38AKck5eA.MEQCIExHdeXSLDgqHa4PDcWbuv873Qz40y5WSVPgynMekOSKAiBjlc0i2VgWQS2KvivucNZ0NsKdwKsNX7hEULn9Ts93UA"><i>https://www.apexpetroleum.com</i></a></p>
18 May, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
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20 Jun, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
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18 Jul, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
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24 Aug, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjsFOwzAQRH-l8pnGtXGcpKeqIki9IhDlhJzuOjGp11bilALi35F75Dijpzfzw5bpzLYrNqQU5y3nEE5z0YfQn7E4BZ_z4pESBy6ePr_j2JjrizLrFvTX-_EN9V5AI54DPJoHOsT22h7t8HrgCC6xuxUbs5wwham3SZWl1ErwDzREjnDnfMTJLX4dp9saSgmgrFKgVWewqqATUEGjyo0Una250LWSG1GX94XOerx9R28oDcUFaTTJ7BzZcHGzC5SlGYOM_at__wDOXFFS.MEUCIQDmVjNj7mmPRdWHpZwImjrBhCOIoY2ATFeRec72uAJlJwIgB1n64gYmbCCSUOTAIn6unEFwmIcB7klhHDlnt4FDVGk">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rwzpk9axU4a-Ed6y_XYe6B1d91TodFaDnIpExEXfhWI/edit</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjstOwzAURH-l8prGsWvn0VWl0gVFCHWBQGyQk3uduK2vQ-JECMS_I3fJckZHZ-aHzeOVbVesj3GYtpxDaKesC6G7YtYGn_LskSIHLp4_Ni_266E62v6THk9O16LZ96-Hdv8dxLs9rbv7-HSsF_mWcwQX2d2KXZKcMIaxs1FpLQsl-BkNkSPcOT_g6Ga_HsbbGkoJoKxSUKjGYFlCI6CEWulcisZWXBSVkrmo9CYrkh5v39Ebin22IF1MNDtHNixucoGSNGGQsH_17x9jpFC8.MEUCIFFuXweDBKxxUY0Td7hGMIh9XgKlErFi-ZsCBgRgs4JAAiEAoOLrWvS8Lyk2c-JwETTpRRtgcz0CNHI6iLY4m8gKuD8">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O_3UfxI8JfhqnKQi591bChWEcCzo1ZfQ-gDtMJ9v2X0/edit</a></p>
25 May, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjstOwzAURH-l8prGD24e7aobqgo2SEhQsXN8b1zTxI5sp4pA_DtylyxndHRmftgSR7bfsEvOc9pzjsGkyoZgR6pMmEpeJvKZI5cfNuOrMb3Q7_bTLC8CxHg6u6PenboAMZ3X9W0Nz0_pGzihy-xhw65F7imHaIcMda0akPyLtPfO08FNM0W3TNs53tdIKUQYALCBXlPbYi-xxR3UQsl-6LhsOlBCdvVj1RQ93b_TpH2-VDfyV531wfkh3FxywRdpwbBg_-rfPxoXUcI.MEUCIQDHxNLcApu6NwE8QerHkGIVUn2DxI3mgQ0LpNgZKY5L2QIgT_zJji2kLi9sgGPZsHdFPbFYHSUveff20pYyQw_6IDM">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WgtdPccb0aVgZcuK040lHXiFa9H8o4rsXxxSxoJEsz4/edit</a></p>
22 May, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxdjsFKxDAURX9lyNo2TUyTOqsBYVBBZ0C06EaSvtc2dpLUNhkQ8d8ls3R5L4dz7w9Jy4lsN2SMcV63lELo1nIIYThh2QWXc3LoIwXK2vep4Lc8QXv8OsquOnzcvx7eHvbtYxqen4wpvpUal7v9SxUogo3kakOmLPcYwzL0UdQ1l4LRT9TeW48762ZcbHLFvFzWkHMA0QsBUhiNSoFhoOBG1BVnpm8ok43gFWvq61JmPV6-o9M-juUZ_aSj3lnfh7NdbfBZmjHI2L_69w9CLlCa.MEUCIQCvPyYh9I_QrFv5jXUVm6M8vBpDZ7pXjpeVUj7AB_ZlTQIgJNV3kAxIy8Ou6mNjy3RSynEJCXHttX9wBdj0sw1qDSk">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WZk-2C2udWPqP6c0O_IVOYJFWMugSNbb-y77hrHFU0o/edit</a></p>
13 Jul, 2023
Hemanth Kumar Yerraguntala Venkata
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcsNQUgAhumyePLr6AEF01NBX0hPUHC-b4GJUhwXZws/edit</p>
28 Nov, 2023
Geraldmonte Franks
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xq-b63cJmqv_AQ4uysiiKHVuZEC44cOhQ2mPC1_BefE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xq-b63cJmqv_AQ4uysiiKHVuZEC44cOhQ2mPC1_BefE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
28 Sep, 2023
Nick Tennant
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NkCoU1nPlHf898P0H6lRZaifXIxxPMlfgUvt-QxD_rI/edit#heading=h.q6s48x2uqcy">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NkCoU1nPlHf898P0H6lRZaifXIxxPMlfgUvt-QxD_rI/edit#heading=h.q6s48x2uqcy</a> </p><p> </p><p>Rize Strategic Capital Acquires SaSS Platform AXIS TMS</p><p><i>Birmingham, MI</i> - <a href="https://rize.vc/">Rize Strategic Capital</a>, a venture capital firm, has announced its acquisition of <a href="https://www.axistms.com/">Axis Total Management Solutions (TMS)</a>, a Software as a Service (SaSS) platform for the trucking and logistics industry.</p><p>The goal in acquiring Axis TMS was to expand Rize’s portfolio and increase its diversity and investment in sustainability. Rize seeks to create a nuclear portfolio designed to withstand a number of economic conditions, but also prioritizes managing companies dedicated to sustainability efforts.</p><p>By acquiring Axis TMS, Rize accomplishes two goals: expanding into a new industry (trucking and logistics), thus growing its portfolio diversity; and participating in a company that puts a significant emphasis on sustainability. The team at Rize prefers an involved, hands-on management style, and carefully curates companies with characteristics and goals that align with those of the venture capital firm.</p><p>Rize co-founder Christian Grothe states that Axis TMS is this type of company. “We believe in being active managers in our portfolio companies, providing them with the necessary resources, guidance, and expertise to unlock their full potential,” he explains. “Axis TMS is the type of company we look for when it comes to balancing aggressive growth potential with stability and sustainability.”</p><p>His co-founder Nick Tennant agrees, adding that Rize does not look merely for short-term gains, but instead, prefers to focus on the fundamentals of each company it works with. “We feel that the trucking and logistics industry is a key point for encouraging sustainability,” Tennant reveals. “While the market plays a significant role in global commerce, it also has a considerable impact on the environment due to carbon emissions and fuel consumption.”</p><p>He adds that Axis TMS is working toward reducing this impact. Founded in 2012, the platform offers comprehensive features and real-time visibility, empowering shippers and carriers to more effectively manage their shipments and improve overall supply chain efficiency - thus working toward lowering greenhouse gas emissions.</p><p>The team at Rize feels that Axis TMS is a key investment for the firm, as it allows them a chance to participate in the growing transportation industry, which - globally - was valued at $7.31 trillion USD in 2022.</p><p>“This move lets us grow our portfolio and further diversify it at the same time,” says Tennant. “It allows us to focus on our overarching goal of sustainability and supporting companies that share our goals. We are committed to help Axis TMS to grow and scale as well, as they work toward making a positive impact on the environment.”</p><p><i> <strong>About Rize Strategic Capital</strong></i></p><p><i>Rize Strategic Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups. The company's mission is to support ambitious founders and help them scale their businesses to new heights. Rize primarily invests in industries such as software, marketplaces, fintech, healthtech, and deep tech.</i></p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.rize.vc/"><i>www.rize.vc</i></a><i> and </i></p><p><i>Contact Nic Shafer </i><a href="mailto:nics@rize.vc"><i>nics@rize.vc</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i><strong>About Axis Total Management Solutions (TMS)</strong></i></p><p><i>Axis Total Management Solutions (TMS) is a SaSS cloud-based platform for trucking logistics management. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features to optimize the trucking logistics process, allowing shippers and carriers to gain real-time visibility into the status of their shipments.</i></p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.axistms.com/"><i>www.axistms.com</i></a></p><p><i>Contact Nic Shafer </i><a href="mailto:nics@rize.vc"><i>nics@rize.vc</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
20 Jun, 2023
Crypto Client
<h2>Straato Launches Novel Digital Asset Marketplace</h2><p>New York, NY—“Why can’t an asset exist that only increases in value? Can such an asset be created?” These were the questions posed by the founders of Straato LLC, a startup digital asset company. The founders believe that the digital asset movement of the last decade has demonstrated that something’s financial value is derived solely from demand or what someone else is willing to pay for it. This notion presented a solution to developing the founders’ goal of creating an asset that only goes up in price and now serves as the guiding principle behind Straato LLC’s debut product, the Straato Marketplace.</p><p>The launch of the Straato Marketplace emphasizes the beliefs of the company and its founders that an asset that only goes up through trading can and should exist. Making it a reality was the only challenge left. The Straato Marketplace is a centralized, cyclical, strategic marketplace that facilitates the exchange of digital assets, called “Straato”, that exclusively increase in value through trading.</p><p>Straato assets are uniform and are maintained in a centralized database managed by the marketplace, which operates with two main components, the offer queue and the reset. The offer queue governs the exchange of assets between users. Users submit offers to sell their Straato assets via the offer queue, which stipulates that new offers always increase in price. In this way, the price of Straato can only increase during a given period of trading. Users may purchase available Straato that has been placed on the queue.</p><p>A marketplace reset happens when the supply or demand for assets falls below a specific threshold. The reset ensures that trading can continue in future cycles. After a reset is triggered, trading pauses for a brief period of time during which the price of Straato is reset. When the new cycle begins, trading restarts, demonstrating the cyclical nature of the Marketplace. If any Straato is held through the reset, users will have a chance to recoup losses in the new trading cycle.</p><p>But the Straato Marketplace isn’t just a high-risk, high-reward economy. It offers a unique combination of trading with notable thought puzzles, such as the prisoners’ dilemma, a game theory problem. Therefore, as the company grows, it hopes to build a vibrant community of users to discuss, debate, and share strategies.</p><p>The Straato Marketplace launched May 14, 2023. To connect with the team, visit them online at https://www.straato.com/ or on Instagram and TikTok at @realstraato.</p><p><i>Straato LLC was founded in January 2023, and its primary product, the Straato Marketplace, launched May 2023. The Straato Marketplace is a centralized, cyclical marketplace for the exchange of novel digital assets called “Straato”. The Marketplace strives to offer users a challenging and exciting digital trading experience.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about the Straato Marketplace, read </i><a href="https://docs.straato.com/"><i>the official User Guide</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p>Andrew Noviello</p><p>support@straato.com</p><p><a href="https://www.straato.com/">https://www.straato.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realstraato">https://www.instagram.com/realstraato/</a></p>
01 May, 2023
Masiely Abreu
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cR48AeqSvcWLl52Ck7r4n0poGz3tA99j7sKHYeKiHOtwHxzDkJ9Kk_8UUuR5e7YgXKD_LjM92ew9myzhXjSmBOMnTWpYMJlshFs6L-kTreRQ87VX9GebN13WFxybeiOfPWk8B-GcRaUSS_OdJv_Pn1g"></figure><h2>Concierge Diagnostics Adds Medical Billing & Consulting Services</h2><p><i>Miami, FL</i> - Concierge Diagnostics Inc., a mobile diagnostic imaging company located in South Florida, has announced the addition of medical billing and consulting services to its current portfolio of over 100 referral partners. The goal is to minimize claim denial, reduce cost, and increase revenue to physician's practices. </p><p>The company has just launched labs in-house in addition to diagnostic ultrasounds. Concierge Diagnostics is pleased to open appointments for new patients to take advantage of the latest services.</p><p>Concierge Diagnostics, which specializes in performing diagnostic testing services such as ultrasounds and labs in the privacy and comfort of patient’s homes, currently serves over 600 patients, with 100+ referral sources through Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. As the company continues to grow and scale, its leadership team is dedicated to opening up new services to clients and patients.</p><p>The leadership team at Concierge Diagnostics has an expansion plan in place, with the goal of having reached more than one thousand serviced patients over the next five years. Plans also include opening a stand-alone boutique practice, as well as branching out to additional states, such as New York and California.</p><p>In addition, Concierge’s consulting arm, Concierge Credentialing & Consulting, is now available for new clients, and is open to physicians and sonographers. As a consulting company, Concierge caters to providing credentials for physicians, and also offers insurance enrollment services, as well as consulting to sonographers across the US hoping to pursue entrepreneurship.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/K2NbawIzmMwHqYRxdHgH4D96Hg08oD755hH-y68ACal0IWBPvCaPM0GSQutxZS78idhgmB9Rr4iW7n049ZNYGcthH9c0xp4wMdhEU05htG7SiKY0m0jzRqRb_cnW83W9qTPSBdMXst6Y5zSJXAPOvcI"><figcaption>Masiely (Massi) Abreu</figcaption></figure><p>Masiely (Massi) Abreu, Founder and CEO of Concierge Diagnostics and Concierge Credentialing & Consulting, says that the growth of her diagnostics company has allowed them to branch out into consulting. “I’ve encountered many sonographers who want to start their own mobile ultrasound business, but lack the tools to get started,” she shares. “That is what Concierge Credentialing & Consulting is all about. It’s about empowering our clients, both physicians and sonographers, to reach their highest potential, while doing what they love!”</p><p>She adds that in the practice’s decade-long history, her team has had the privilege to serve a number of VIP patients from all over the world, including professional athletes, performing artists, and political figures. Abreu is a registered diagnostic cardiac and vascular sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), a member of the Society Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS), and a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU).</p><p>“I founded Concierge Diagnostics in 2014 with a dream and passion for the medical imaging business field,” Abreu reveals. “I also have a passion for entrepreneurship, and I love mentoring others on how to build their business.”</p><p>As her company continues to expand, Abreu is excited about the future. As for running a business in the modern world, she says, “Whether you think you can or can't, you're right - everything starts with the mind. Mindset is everything in order to achieve success.”</p><p><i>Concierge Diagnostics Inc. is a healthcare company that provides mobile and on-site diagnostic testing services to patients, healthcare providers, and corporations. The company's services include laboratory testing, imaging, and health screening, and they operate in various settings, including corporate offices, healthcare clinics, and patient homes. Concierge Diagnostics aims to provide convenient and accessible healthcare services to its clients while maintaining high-quality standards in its diagnostic testing.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://conciergediagnostics.com/">https://conciergediagnostics.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Masiely (Massi) Abreu at (305) 714-2160</p>
14 Apr, 2023
Lars Dahlhaus
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/No5nbsx_5W6TkWVJwtoF3WuuPMjMNABsGNoBAGrLETcxHBwXbAGPyccUi0IqwS27SX8weTSxcc4vkP_x-QQH1ucnNUp5D6_JbjkbvpceR5waNBiKiJeoLuZq6N4PhNDWMwjtFJTg9u3l_3kWu7i10pI"></figure><p><i>ProofNoMore - The premier marketplace for non-alcoholic craft beverages</i></p><h2><strong>ProofNoMore To Exhibit at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2023</strong></h2><p><i>New York, NY</i> - ProofNoMore, a wholesaler and online retailer of non-alcoholic (NA) craft beverages, is preparing to showcase its B2B distribution portfolio at the 2023 Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) event on June 14th-15th at Industry City (BOOTH 8A-610).</p><p>BCB, an annual trade show and conference for the bar and beverage industry, is an optimum opportunity for ProofNoMore to exhibit its wholesale portfolio to members of the beverage industry, including bartenders, bar owners, beverage directors, beverage manufacturers, distributors, and industry experts.</p><p>ProofNoMore will present and exhibit their core wholesale range of craft non-alcoholic beers, such as Sober Carpenter from Canada, Woodland Farms from Maine, and Atmos Brewing from Idaho. From their NA-Wine portfolio, attendees will be able to try Buonafide from Italy and the Leitz range of de-alcoholized wines from Germany. Their Zero-Proof spirit portfolio will also be in full display with Feragaia from Scotland and Seir Hill from the Connecticut. Other functional beverages such as Mockly Mocktails from Louisiana, Clever Mocktails from Canada, Goldies Vitamin infused sparkling water, and WOW’s non-alcoholic mixers are also available for sampling. </p><p>The ProofNoMore team aims to enlighten trade professionals about the positive impact of including adult non-alcoholic (NA) options in their offerings. These options are not detrimental to alcohol sales, but rather contribute to a customer's beverage tab by providing higher profit margins compared to soda or water. They cater to those who are moderating or abstaining from alcohol but still desire the social experience of "drinking" with friends or co-workers. Additionally, the growing trend of "flex-drinking" - where individuals consume both alcoholic and NA options during the same occasion as part of the overall healthy and wellness movement - further underscores the business benefits of offering NA options.</p><p>Lars Dahlhaus, co-founder of ProofNoMore, reveals that as a privately owned and self-funded company, they are actively pursuing an aggressive growth trajectory. Participating in BCB 2023 has the potential to further support their scaling efforts. Dahlhaus states, "Our aim is to achieve nationwide B2B distribution by 2024 through the establishment of multiple regional hubs." He further adds, "As the largest NA beer marketplace in the US, we anticipate tripling our sales by the end of 2023."</p><p>As co-founder Ed Carino, proudly shares, “We leverage our 30+ years of experience in beverage distribution and brand building to support our supplier partners, helping them thrive with ProofNoMore and beyond. Non-alcoholic craft beverages have become a permanent fixture in the market, as people seek meaningful and delicious drink options without alcohol.”</p><p>ProofNoMore, a New York City-based importer and wholesale distributor, was founded in 2021 with a mission to offer customers a better-for-you drinking experience that goes beyond alcohol. With a leadership team committed to fostering inclusivity in the beverage industry, ProofNoMore aims to create an environment where non-alcoholic drinks can thrive. By participating in BCB 2023, ProofNoMore seeks to appeal to customers of all backgrounds, regardless of their drinking habits, taste preferences, or reasons for reducing alcohol consumption.</p><p><strong>About ProofNoMore</strong></p><p><i>ProofNoMore.com and its sister ecommerce site, CBDrnk.com, are part of Liquid Ecommerce LLC, collectively serving as online marketplaces offering a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages. These include non-alcoholic beer, NA-wine, zero-proof spirits, mocktails, mixers, and functional drinks like CBD Seltzers and Sparkling Kava. With products available for both retail and wholesale, the company promotes its brands with a focus on fostering mindful drinking as a part of a healthy lifestyle.</i></p><p>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.proofnomore.com/">https://www.proofnomore.com</a> and<a href="https://www.cbdrnk.com"> https://www.cbdrnk.com</a></p><p>For information on Bar Convent Brooklyn, visit: www.barconventbrooklyn.com</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br><strong>Ed Carino</strong><br><strong>ed@proofnomore.com</strong><br><strong>(347) 292-1471</strong></p>
14 Apr, 2023
The Woman Behind CorporateBestie: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch Their Dreams
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FV_jQJdvwz8yF5pg4MgftgKIr4NJNjYq2LUHhiSnFlg0TsZN5MF7IyFOL4kuQc3ocKumAYqP8lYUboMuuNLQYOmtKH1AEvgD3Xi8QgxJUEb-xqQRE7w7Dld61UJtnq7rzhN194IWUP1m0t9NtjX0DdQ"></figure><h2><strong>The Woman Behind CorporateBestie: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch Their Dreams</strong></h2><p>Bestie Atti has a lifelong passion for helping African entrepreneurs to start, manage, and scale their companies. She founded the tech company<a href="https://corporatebestie.com/"> CorporateBestie</a> to help founders to launch their businesses across borders - while avoiding unnecessary stress and paperwork.</p><p>Prior to CorporateBestie, Bestie served as the Chief Operations Officer for Innovation Growth Hub, a creative, business and technology incubation hub where she was responsible for implementing business and operations processes to drive growth while also developing programs to grow startups and MSMEs. She serves as a mentor on the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program and has mentored 6,000+ entrepreneurs under the program. The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program is the largest African philanthropic initiative. It has empowered over 15,000 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries, investing over $80 million in seed capital to support the kick-off and growth of businesses. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria.</p><p>Bestie has agreed to an interview as we discover her work with CorporateBestie and her mission to support entrepreneurs to start, launch and scale their companies in Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom.</p><p><strong>Tell us about your company.</strong></p><p>“CorporateBestie is a tech company that simplifies company formation and compliance management for African and non-African founders. Through our all-in-one tool, entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into a company, obtain their tax ID numbers, access a business bank account and other business growth tools inside our “founder’s toolbox”, thereby minimising their risk of failure within their early stages". </p><p><strong>Why did you start CorporateBestie?</strong></p><p>“I started working with SMEs and startups quite early in my career and realized that most entrepreneurs have fantastic ideas and solutions but lack the know-how to truly turn those ideas into a real company. For many, it was the legal jargon, complex paperwork, and expensive legal fees that hindered them from forming their companies, so we came up with our solution to provide an an-in-one tool to make the process of forming and launching a business as stress-free as possible, allowing founders and entrepreneurs to focus on achieving their goals and changing the world with their ideas.</p><p><strong>Who are your clients?</strong></p><p>“We target African and non-African entrepreneurs who want to get their companies set up in Africa, as well as those who wish to set up in the United States and the United Kingdom. We help them efficiently and conveniently get incorporated, comply with regulatory requirements, and expand their businesses.</p><p><strong>Why did you choose this industry?</strong></p><p>“In any economy, entrepreneurship drives growth, productivity, job creation, and prosperity. Entrepreneurs also solve some of the most pressing social and environmental challenges. The world of business and entrepreneurship is growing rapidly, thanks to technology and innovation. We want to empower anyone who identifies as an entrepreneur or is interested in entrepreneurship. We help them start, manage compliance, and expand their businesses globally.”</p><p><strong>What drives you personally in your work?</strong></p><p>“I believe that everyone has an idea in them that can be utilized to create global impact, influence and income, irrespective of age, gender, race or background and all the other stereotypes that exist. Sometimes, these ideas might look foolish and not worth a dime to others, but when they are put through the right systems, structures and support, these ideas get a chance to thrive. The work we do at CorporateBestie is a representation of that. We want to ensure that the people who identify as entrepreneurs and dare to dream get the support they need to turn their ideas into real, sustainable companies."</p><p><strong>What does entrepreneurship mean to you?</strong></p><p>“Entrepreneurship for me is encapsulated in the African word <i>Ubuntu</i>, which translates as ‘I am because you are’. It is a phrase that explains the essence of life and our interconnectedness. Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business to generate profit. It is about building a business that solves problems while achieving three key metrics: impact, influence, and income. More entrepreneurs need to build solutions with the knowledge and understanding that they are not earning their daily bread today, but are building solutions and organisations that will stand the test of time.”</p><p><strong>What do you hope to help your clients achieve?</strong></p><p>“I believe that the clients we work with are tomorrow’s innovators, capable of reducing poverty, creating new jobs, and advancing socio-economic advancement around the world. What I love the most about entrepreneurship is its ripple effect nature and its ability to change not only one life - the life of the entrepreneur - but the ability also to impact multiple people's lives simultaneously, thereby creating quick and impact-driven change.”</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://corporatebestie.com/"> https://corporatebestie.com/</a> </p>
08 Jun, 2023
Skincare Anarchy Podcast
<p><strong>Skincare Anarchy Launching YŪGEN Magazine Volume 2</strong></p><p><i>Manhattan, New York–</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/skincareanarchy/">Skincare Anarchy</a>, a beauty podcast hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ekta-y-md-mba-ms-208505210/">Dr. Ekta Yadav</a> who has both a medical and business background and a deep interest in the beauty market, speaks to insiders in order to peel back the curtain on the inner workings of the beauty industry. The brand has recently announced the launch of their second volume of their <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/yugen-magazine/id6445479584?itscg=30200&utm_campaign=%E2%80%8Ey%C5%AAgen+vol.1-+free+download&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree">YŪGEN </a>magazine, an extension of the show that hopes to be both a scientific beauty publication and peer reviewed, open access medical journal. </p><p>The first volume, which debuted October 21, 2022, and is host to a collection of picks from Skincare Anarchy podcast’s over 440 full-length interviews, spotlighting “the brains behind the beauty.” YŪGEN, a hybrid publication of beauty editorial, interview features, and a peer-reviewed medical journal, is a fully interactive, magazine-like e-pub. The second iteration of the magazine will soon launch, and it will focus on all things related to the medicine and science of wellness.</p><p>Skincare Anarchy has also recently been reported as being in the top 25 beauty podcasts, globally and it is currently at 325,000+ listeners per week, as well as 4 million downloads in the less than 3 years of being on air.</p><p>“We are a podcast made by curiosity for science,” Ekta explains, “but we are rooted in a passion for everything beauty related. Our mission is to provide a look into the behind the scenes of the beauty world and give our listeners an opportunity to hear the amazing stories and opinions of professionals such as yourself.”</p><p>The brand has also expressed excitement regarding a few upcoming scientific developments on the horizon that will “change the game” when it comes to how consumers can tell if a given brand can be trusted when it comes to their claims about efficacy, formulation, and overall innovation. They hope tp be a safe space, and an educated platform for consumers of beauty products on a global scale, creating balance, and clarity in the entropy and chaos of the world of beauty consumerism.</p><p>As an entertainment platform, as well as an educational one, Skincare Anarchy is always looking for partnerships, as well as beauticians and skincare experts to interview for their podcast. They are actively promoting the science of holistic wellness and bringing back good beauty magazines after the recent shift to the digital magazine world. The upcoming volume of YUGEN (as well as the original) can be read on any device without being cluttered with a plethora of ads and gives people a focused and curated look into the best episodes on our podcast.</p><p>“The simplifying of sensory overload social media content is our key point with YŪGEN Magazine.” Skincare Anarchy is thrilled to become a platform where everyone can come together and collaborate and learn, while building a library of knowledge and resources to help create breakthrough discoveries and help eliminate redundancy in the respective industries.</p><p><i>Dr Ekta Yadav has been in the research realm since she was 7 years old. She has authored multiple publications in the areas of oncology, microbiology, dermatology, respiratory medicine, breast cancer research, and others. She is currently a US based MD, MBA, MS. Dr Ekta Yadav has been involved in reviewing manuscripts being considered for acceptance for other publications. For more information, visit the company </i><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Dr Ekta Y. MD MBA MS</i></p><p><a href="mailto:ekta@skincareanarchypodcast.com"><i>ekta@skincareanarchypodcast.com</i></a></p>
26 Jul, 2023
Douglas Noga
<p><strong>Marriani Clothing Announces its Official Relaunch </strong></p><p><i>City, State–</i> Marriani Clothing is a modern fashion line that combines bold design with craftsmanship to create unique and trend-setting clothing pieces. The brand is known for its use of high-quality materials, innovative designs, and attention to detail, resulting in clothing that is both stylish and functional. In 2022 Sir Michael Rocks, the brand’s president, announced the official relaunch of his fashion line. According to their company, the line is a reflection of 90s musings with an added utility to the design. </p><p>With 2023 in full swing, Marriani is thrilled about its latest relaunch. Its former collection, which is still available on the company’s website is titled “Man, Woman, Person,” and features the same styles and designs that the brand is known for. The Man, Woman, Person collection is heavily based on imagery and symbols from the Australian aboriginal language (noongar). The designer explains that his infatuation with this language and its symbols came from his many travels to Australia years ago, where he would see these “historic, beautiful, expressive symbols around town and on different artworks.” </p><p>“They represent the Marriani ethos perfectly,” he explains. “They remind us that no matter “who we are” or who we aspire to be, we are all just people.”</p><p>This newest relaunch brings about nostalgia to its customers and clients, as the pieces focus on aspects of the 90’s. Marriani as a brand has always been inspired by modern, black designers, and Chicago fashion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Bringing these styles and designs back for their relaunch is an innovative way of paying homage to the designers and brands that have inspired this company’s successes.</p><p> “Boutiques, flea markets, thrift stores, and urban shopping malls always felt like a treasure hunt,” Sir Michael Rocks explains. “Searching for unique, quality, premium pieces you wouldn’t see just anywhere. This process of search and discovery taught us why certain things cost certain prices. It also taught us how to mix the higher end stuff with the everyday stuff to create a one of a kind look. We never wanted to be dressed exactly like the mannequin in the store window. To get our hands on pieces that everybody wasn’t wearing was an objective.”</p><p>As the brand begins geering up for new product launches, Sir Michael Rocks updates consumers of new garments on the company’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marriani_official/">instagram </a>and twitter accounts, giving customers a chance to see highlighted designs and updates before they become available for purchase. </p><p>ABOUT THE MARRIANI BRAND.</p><p><i>The brand, developed and created by Sir Michael Rocks and a team of designers, aims to produce high quality garments with a focus on baggy fit, appropriate proportions, cutting edge and classic techniques. All the styles offered from Marriani are custom designs from cut and sew. Custom measurements, fabric sourcing, and hardware sourcing are all at play when creating a Marriani garment. For more information regarding the company and its relaunch, visit their </i><a href="https://marrianiclothing.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Sir Michael Rocks </i></p><h3><i>shop@marrianiclothing.com</i></h3><p> </p>
21 Apr, 2023
Justin Warren
<p>Just make sure the company name is Pillar Financial Group, not Pillar Central. Thank-you!</p>
28 Jun, 2023
Doug Borchert
<p>NBC Google Doc</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtBUI5QCj8UQFqB7X_3oRxiVWZ7C5jTTtN2bV854q_k/edit#">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YtBUI5QCj8UQFqB7X_3oRxiVWZ7C5jTTtN2bV854q_k/edit#</a></p><p> </p>
25 Apr, 2023
Justin Warren
<p>Just make sure the company name is Pillar Financial Group, not Pillar Central. Thank-you!</p>
27 Apr, 2023
Tina Jackson
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Consulting Group Named Among Top 5 Empowering Consultants of 2023</h2><p><i>Washington, DC</i> - Jackson Consulting Group LLC, a consulting firm that offers a range of services focused on human capital management and leadership development, was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Empowering Consultants of 2023 by Business Leaders Review. The award recognizes the firm's innovative and impactful approach to consulting, and its commitment to empowering clients to achieve their goals.</p><p>Founded in 2010 by Tinna Jackson, a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jackson Consulting Group has established itself as a trusted partner to businesses across a range of industries. The firm's mission is to help clients achieve their strategic goals by providing customized solutions and expert guidance.</p><p>One of the key factors that sets Jackson Consulting Group apart is its focus on collaboration and empowerment. The firm's consultants work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, and to develop customized solutions that fit their specific goals and objectives. This collaborative approach helps to build trust and rapport with clients, and allows the firm to deliver high-impact results that drive growth and success.</p><p>In addition to its collaborative approach, Jackson Consulting Group is known for its innovative thinking and cutting-edge solutions. The firm's consultants stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in their respective fields, and are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to solve complex problems. This commitment to innovation has helped the firm to deliver impactful results for clients across a range of industries.</p><p>"We are honored to be named among the Top 5 Empowering Consultants of 2023 by Consulting Magazine," said Tinna Jackson, CEO and Founder of Jackson Consulting Group. "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to our commitment to empowering clients to achieve their goals. We believe that collaboration and innovation are the keys to success in consulting, and we will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do."</p><p>In addition to the Consulting Magazine award, Tinna Jackson was named one of the Most Inspiring Business Women of the Year 2023 by CXO Outlook.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img 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Jackson is a leading expert in emotional intelligence and a successful entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker, with over 20 years of experience in the consulting industry. Her work focuses on empowering leaders to harness the power of emotional intelligence to create positive work environments and achieve success.</p><p>One of Jackson's key areas of expertise is emotional intelligence, which she believes is critical to effective leadership. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others. It involves skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management, which are all essential for building strong, engaged teams and achieving success in the workplace.</p><p>At Jackson Consulting Group, Jackson works closely with clients to help them develop their emotional intelligence skills and apply them in practical ways to achieve their goals. Her consulting services are customized to each client's unique needs and challenges, and are designed to deliver high-impact results that drive growth and success.</p><p>In addition to her work as a consultant, Jackson is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader on the topic of emotional intelligence. She has delivered keynote speeches and led workshops for a range of organizations, sharing her insights and expertise on how to harness the power of emotional intelligence to achieve success in the workplace.</p><p>One of the key messages that Jackson emphasizes in her speeches and workshops is the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. She believes that leaders who are willing to show their authentic selves and be vulnerable with their teams are more likely to build strong, trusting relationships and create positive work environments.</p><p>Jackson's expertise and successes have earned her widespread recognition and acclaim. She has been featured in a range of media outlets, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.</p><p>“Setting clear expectations starts with setting a clear vision,” Jackson stated in a recent <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/11/23/14-leadership-tips-for-setting-expectations-the-right-way/?sh=a39b8174b9c2">Forbes</a> article. “When your vision is inspiring, employees will be motivated and appreciate being great contributors to its success. Checking in on progress and being accessible for questions and feedback is the key to your staff meeting and even exceeding expectations.”</p><p>Looking to the future, Jackson Consulting Group remains committed to delivering high-quality consulting services that empower clients to achieve their goals. The firm is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to solve complex problems and drive growth and success for its clients. With its unique approach to consulting and its focus on collaboration, innovation, and client empowerment, Jackson Consulting Group is well positioned to continue to deliver impactful results for its clients in the years to come.</p><p><i>Jackson Consulting Group is a human capital management consulting firm that specializes in developing successful teams for organizations. Services include talent acquisition and retention, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management. The company also provides team development and group coaching services, including strategic planning sessions, management retreats, morale assessments, and targeted training and development, as well as executive coaching services to help leaders achieve their full potential through personalized coaching plans focused on self-awareness, motivation, and transformational leadership.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://tinnajackson.com/">https://tinnajackson.com/</a></p><p>Contact Tinna Jackson at <a href="mailto:info@tinnajackson.com">info@tinnajackson.com</a> </p>
19 May, 2023
Tina Jackson
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alt="Image preview"></figure><h2><strong>Jackson Consulting Group To Launch New Leadership Development Program</strong></h2><p><i>Washington, DC</i> - Consulting firm Jackson Consulting Group LLC is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its innovative new leadership development program, E3: Elevate-Excel-Empower. The program will be released soon, on the heels of Jackson Consulting being recognized by Business Leaders Review as one of the Top 5 Empowering Consultants of 2023.</p><p>E3 will be based upon the personal journey of company founder and principal Tinna Jackson, who was also recently recognized as one of CXO Outlook's Most Inspiring Business Women of the Year for 2023. Jackson and her team are crafting E3 on the principles of personal and career elevation; excelling in growth and advancement; and empowering others through learned experiences. Through E3, the company will provide strategies and tools to empower others to achieve their full potential and become the best version of themselves.</p><p>The pending launch of E3: Elevate, Excel, and Empower will be an important step for Jackson Consulting because it will allow them to expand their services and reach a wider audience. By creating a leadership development program, the company will take their client services to the next level, providing not only a wide variety of consulting services from its seasoned team, but also a new educational resource.</p><p>Additionally, the launch of E3 will help Jackson Consulting grow and scale by creating a new revenue stream. As more people enroll in the upcoming program, the company will have a new source of income that can help to fund other initiatives, take on new projects and clients, hire more staff, and invest in new technologies and resources that can further enhance their services.</p><p>Moreover, the E3 program will continue to establish Jackson Consulting as a thought leader in the industry. By sharing the lessons and strategies that Tinna Jackson has learned throughout her life and career in Washington, DC the company can position themselves as experts in emotional intelligence and leadership development. This can lead to more speaking engagements, media coverage, and other opportunities that can help to raise the company's profile and attract new clients.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img 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& Principal, Tinna Jackson</i></figcaption></figure><p>Finally, Jackson's team believes that the launch of E3 will help Jackson Consulting deepen their relationships with existing clients. By providing leadership education, the company can help their clients further develop their own skills and capabilities, leading to more successful outcomes and stronger partnerships. This continues to build trust and loyalty among clients, leading to repeat business and referrals, which are critical for long-term growth and success in the consulting industry.</p><p>“I have a passion for helping others do well and become the best version of themselves,” says Jackson. “Launching this leadership initiative will be an excellent chance for us to provide educational resources to our clients to help them reach their goals and create successful outcomes. As coaches and consultants, we put a strong focus on unpacking and getting to the root cause of issues, and helping clients develop creative solutions - and that’s what we aim to teach participants in this program.”</p><p>Jackson Consulting Group is focused on human capital management and leadership development, and their recent awards are based on their impactful approach to coaching and consulting, their commitment to empowering clients to achieve their goals, and their collaborative and innovative thinking.</p><p>Tinna Jackson is a leading expert in emotional intelligence and a successful entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker, with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive with her expertise, supportive systems and processes. She helps clients develop their emotional intelligence skills to create positive work environments and achieve great success.</p><p><strong>About Jackson Consulting Group</strong></p><p><i>Jackson Consulting Group is a human capital management consulting firm that specializes in developing successful teams for organizations. Services include talent acquisition and retention, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management. The company also provides team development and group coaching services, including strategic planning sessions, management retreats, morale assessments, and targeted training and development, as well as executive coaching services to help leaders achieve their full potential through personalized coaching plans focused on self-awareness, motivation, and transformational leadership.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://tinnajackson.com/"> https://tinnajackson.com/</a></p><p>Contact Tinna Jackson at info@tinnajackson.com </p>
22 Jun, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8n8tJerylBzkU_gxn2xpr1vlQvtveCGVM81TtVNAw0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8n8tJerylBzkU_gxn2xpr1vlQvtveCGVM81TtVNAw0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
08 Mar, 2024
Rebecca Korn
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3OrlyC37Ba5Lu2IF06CtxIsDdgsMYucRMpjbn1Axxs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3OrlyC37Ba5Lu2IF06CtxIsDdgsMYucRMpjbn1Axxs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>**Rebecca Korn: Disrupting the Financial Landscape with Personalized Mastery**</p><p>In a financial world brimming with expertise and competition, very few names resonate with innovation, depth, and transformation as Rebecca Korn does. Esteemed financial advisor coach, a tenacious entrepreneur, and the genius behind Rise Reign Rule, Rebecca's journey is not just one of success but of reinvention, strategy, and profound influence.</p><p>Rebecca's prowess isn't just derived from her impressive credentials or the accolades that embellish her storied career. Instead, her power lies in her relentless pursuit to ignite the dormant potential in others. Leading a consulting group that is rapidly gaining renown for its groundbreaking coaching methodologies, she's not just creating successful professionals; she's molding future leaders.</p><p>**A Holistic Blueprint for Unprecedented Success**</p><p>What sets Rebecca's consulting group apart? It's their holistic mantra. While many coaching platforms touch upon the tangibles – strategies, methodologies, and best practices – Rebecca's firm delves deeper. By integrating black-box thinking, a nod to understanding failures to ensure future successes, with vital attributes like adaptability and analytical skills, the coaching transcends traditional boundaries. Add to this mix an emphasis on superior communication skills, razor-sharp strategy crafting, and the journey towards personal mastery, and you have a recipe for unparalleled success.</p><p>But it's not just about the professional toolkit. Rebecca understands the power of the human spirit, of resilience, ambition, and the fire of potential. Her coaching doesn't just address the mind; it speaks to the soul.</p><p>**Recognition Where It's Due**</p><p>While her coaching genius is evident in the meteoric rises she's facilitated, Rebecca herself is no stranger to managing empires. With a stellar team and millions under management, her strategic brilliance has garnered her national attention. The industry took note, and accolades weren't far behind. Her unique approach to financial advisement, one that seamlessly blends traditional financial wisdom with disruptive strategies, has carved her name in the annals of financial advisory legends.</p><p>Such prowess seldom goes unnoticed. Industry titans like MarketWatch and InsuranceNewsNet have featured her insights, recognizing the revolutionary wave she's instigated in financial circles. Moreover, big box firms, often seen as the stalwarts of traditional methods, have turned their gaze towards Rebecca, signaling a change in the winds of the industry.</p><p>**A Disruption Long Due**</p><p>With the unveiling of REIGNITE, a system that promises to be as transformative as its creator, Rebecca is on the precipice of disrupting the marketplace again. Tailored for professionals facilitating financial triumphs, REIGNITE isn't just a tool; it's a revolution. A comprehensive system paired with intensive training, it promises to redefine success metrics for its users. Given Rebecca's track record, one can only anticipate the waves this will create.</p><p>In an era where financial landscapes are continually evolving, visionaries like Rebecca Korn remind us that with the right blend of strategy, passion, and innovation, not only can one navigate these waters but can redefine them. As Rise Reign Rule continues its upward trajectory, one thing is clear: the financial world has not just taken note; it eagerly awaits her next move.</p>
18 May, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<h2>Prathap Jonnadula's Impact on the Growth of Crackle Plus</h2><p>Crackle Plus, the online streaming platform, has grown significantly over the past few years. The company has over 40 million monthly active users and offers a library of over 50,000 titles, including exclusive content and a robust lineup of originals. The platform is free and ad-supported, making it an ideal choice for movie and TV fans who want to watch top-notch content without breaking the bank.</p><p>These advantages are necessary in the competitive world of streaming. Crackle Plus has to contend with more than 200 other streaming platforms in the nearly $107 billion dollar streaming market. But Crackle has found a solid place in the industry, thanks in part to a key player behind the company’s growth and success: Prathap Jonnadula, the Lead QA Engineer at Crackle.</p><p>“A huge part of streaming QA involves testing,” says Jonnadula, whose work has been crucial in developing Crackle Plus's mobile device testing lab. “Our lab houses all the browsers, mobile devices, and operating systems that our team uses. This team consists not just of QA experts, but also DevOps and developers..”</p><p>The lab has everything the team needs for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve improved workflow, reduced manual testing hours, and lower purchase costs. Under Jonnadula's leadership, Crackle Plus's T-testing workflow has improved by 35%, while manual testing hours have been reduced to 20%. Jonnadula's efforts have also led to a reduction in test run time to 65% and production issues reduced to 5% from 70%.</p><p>Jonnadula's work has had a significant impact on Crackle Plus's growth, and his contributions to the company's success cannot be overstated. His role in reducing costs and streamlining testing processes has allowed the company to focus on creating and delivering quality content to its users. As of 2023, Crackle Plus is host to over 40 million users across 21 countries, and that number is expected to continue to rise in the coming years.</p><p>In addition to his work at Crackle Plus, Jonnadula has an impressive background that has helped prepare him for success in the industry. He was previously a Senior Software Engineer at AT&T, where he developed test plans, improved performance of the quality assurance team, and introduced agile methodologies and development best practices. He has a Master of Science in IT & Management from the University of the Potomac in Washington, DC, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Silicon Valley University in San Jose, CA, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from JNTU University in India.</p><p>Jonnadula's experience and expertise have made him an industry leader in quality assurance engineering, and his contributions to Crackle are a testament to his skills and abilities. His work has been recognized by the industry, including an Emerging Testing Leader Award by the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022 and a Got Spot Award for Introducing Appium for Mobile Automation in 2017. He is also a certified Scaled Agile Practitioner (SAFE 4.0) and has been a judge for a national level paper presentation competition.</p><p>Jonnadula's leadership at Crackle Plus has helped the company differentiate itself in an increasingly competitive industry. “The streaming industry is becoming more crowded, with new players like Disney+, HBO Max, and Peacock entering the market,” he shares. “Our goal at Crackle is to offer unique and compelling content that appeals to our audiences.”</p><p>The demand for original content is likely to increase as more viewers shift towards streaming services. Currently, Crackle Plus focuses on producing original content that resonates with its audience and sets it apart from other streaming services.</p><p>Crackle Plus has also capitalized on the growth of the ad-supported streaming model, and Jonnadula's work has helped the company expand its advertising capabilities and offer more targeted and personalized advertising to its viewers. The recent launch of the Crackle CONNEX ad platform is a testament to the company's commitment to providing a better viewing experience for its users while also generating revenue.</p><p>In addition to these developments, Jonnadula has also focused on improving Crackle Plus's systems and processes, which has resulted in significant improvements in the company's metrics. For example, he has managed to reduce purchase cost by 70% with the next-gen device lab, leading to a higher number of customer acquisition and retention.</p><p>These impressive results have made Jonnadula an invaluable member of the Crackle Plus team, and have helped to cement the company's position as a leading player in the streaming industry. His work has been crucial to the company's growth, and his innovative approach to quality assurance engineering has meant huge improvements to the company’s systems and processes, directly affecting key metrics such as user acquisition and retention rates.</p><p>As the industry continues to evolve, it's clear that Prathap Jonnadula's innovative approach to quality assurance will be key to ensuring Crackle Plus's continued success.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/</a> </p><p>Try Crackle: <a href="https://www.crackle.com/">https://www.crackle.com/</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<h2>From AT&T to Crackle Plus: How Prathap Jonnadula's Background Prepared Him for Success</h2><p>It’s Friday night, and you’re tuning in to watch reruns of your favorite vintage sitcom. Or it’s Saturday morning - and your kids are excited to stream a colorful animated series. Maybe it’s date night with your partner, and you snuggle in to check out the latest movie titles.</p><p>If you’re even remotely interested in movies and TV - and let’s be honest, most of us have our die-hard favorites that we just can’t live without - you already know that streaming is one of the easiest and most popular ways to watch. Gone are the days of traipsing to a video rental store - and while some of us have fond memories of Blockbuster, no one can deny that it’s so much easier to stream on a computer, smart TV, tablet, or phone.</p><p>These days, there are over 200 different streaming services around the globe - and the industry is worth billions. So how do these streaming companies make sure that their platforms are functioning properly and providing a seamless viewing experience for their customers?</p><p>Streaming companies rely on QA experts. Quality assurance helps to identify and fix any issues with the platform, including bugs and glitches, to prevent interruptions or delays in the streaming process. A QA expert also plays a critical role in ensuring that the platform meets industry standards and regulations, such as copyright laws and accessibility guidelines.</p><p>Prathap Jonnadula, the Lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus, knows better than most how integral this part of streaming can be. He’s a talented and accomplished software engineer with a rich background in the field. Before joining Crackle Plus, Jonnadula worked as a Senior Software Engineer at AT&T, where he developed test plans, improved the performance of the quality assurance team, and introduced agile methodologies and development best practices. With this extensive history, Jonnadula was well prepared to take on the challenges of leading quality assurance at Crackle Plus.</p><p>Jonnadula's educational success is equally impressive. He holds a Master of Science degree in IT & Management from the University of the Potomac in Washington, DC, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Silicon Valley University in San Jose, CA, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science Engineering from JNTU University in India. Jonnadula's education has given him a deep understanding of the software development life cycle, as well as expertise in a wide range of software environments, including Java, Python, JavaScript, and SQL.</p><p>At Crackle Plus, Jonnadula has continued to excel in his work, having developed a mobile device testing lab that houses all of the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing. Under his leadership, the testing workflow has improved by 35%, and manual testing hours have been reduced to 20%. Jonnadula has also managed to reduce purchase costs by 70%, test run time by 65%, and production issues by 5% from 70%. These impressive accomplishments demonstrate his exceptional leadership capabilities and his ability to innovate.</p><p>Jonnadula's achievements at Crackle Plus are a testament to the importance of having a wide range of knowledge in quality assurance in the streaming industry. As previously mentioned, QA is essential for any streaming service that wants to deliver high-quality content to its viewers. “With so many streaming services available today, it is crucial for companies like Crackle Plus to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering a seamless and enjoyable viewing experience,” says Jonnadula. “This is only possible through effective quality assurance processes.”</p><p>He’s put in the time - and he has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the streaming industry today. “The QA industry is currently experiencing a period of rapid change, driven by advances in technology and the growing importance of digital experiences in our daily lives,” Jonnadula shares. “As streaming services continue to gain popularity, the role of quality assurance will become even more critical.”</p><p>He has also discussed the importance of collaboration and communication in quality assurance. “I can’t emphasize enough the need for QA professionals to work closely with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to ensure that quality is built into the software development process from the very beginning,” Jonnadula stresses. “This collaborative approach is essential for identifying and addressing issues early on in the development cycle, which ultimately saves time and resources.”</p><p>Prathap Jonnadula's background in quality assurance and software engineering has prepared him well for his role as the Lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus. His expertise has enabled him to revolutionize the mobile device testing process at the company and improve the overall quality of the streaming experience for viewers. As the streaming industry continues to evolve, the importance of effective quality assurance processes will only grow. Companies like Crackle Plus will need talented and innovative professionals like Jonnadula to lead the way.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jonnadula-jonnadula-22b886142/</a> </p><p>Try Crackle: <a href="https://www.crackle.com/">https://www.crackle.com/</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<h2>Jonnadula Jonnadula and the Importance of Quality Assurance in the Streaming Industry</h2><p>The streaming industry has exploded in recent years, with a growing number of platforms vying for viewers' attention. In 2022, the global video streaming market was estimated to be worth over $89 billion USD; and in 2023, it’s projected to reach nearly $107 billion. In addition, there are over 200 different streaming services available worldwide.</p><p>With so much competition, it’s absolutely imperative that companies differentiate themselves from their rivals to attract and retain users. One way they can do this is by providing a high-quality streaming experience, which is where quality assurance (QA) comes in.</p><p>QA is a crucial component of the software development process that ensures products are of a high standard and meet user expectations. In the case of streaming services like Crackle Plus, this means ensuring that the content is available in the highest possible quality, that it streams smoothly without buffering or other interruptions, and that the user interface is user-friendly and intuitive.</p><p>Prathap Jonnadula is the lead QA engineer at Crackle Plus, and his work has been instrumental in ensuring that the platform offers a high-quality streaming experience to its users. He has expertise in all stages of the software development lifecycle and has worked with multiple software environments.</p><p>One of Jonnadula's key contributions to Crackle Plus has been the development of a mobile device testing lab. This lab houses all the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve improved testing workflow, reduced manual testing hours, lower purchase costs, and decreased production issues.</p><p>Thanks to Jonnadula's efforts, Crackle Plus has been able to reduce manual testing hours by 20%, lower test run time by 65%, and reduce production issues from 70% to just 5%. These changes have helped to streamline the development process, ensuring that new features and content can be rolled out more quickly and efficiently.</p><p>In addition to these significant and tangible benefits, Jonnadula's work has also helped to improve the overall quality of the platform. By catching bugs and other issues before they make it into the final product, QA engineers like Jonnadula ensure that users have a seamless streaming experience, which is crucial for retaining their loyalty.</p><p>Moreover, the importance of QA is set to grow as the streaming industry becomes more competitive. With new players like Disney+, HBO Max, and Peacock entering the market, companies like Crackle Plus must continue to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Providing a high-quality streaming experience is one way to do this, and QA is an essential component of that.</p><p>QA engineers like Jonnadula must work closely with developers to ensure that they understand the importance of QA and build it into their development process from the outset. This allows them to become aware of issues before they become major problems, saving time and money in the long run.</p><p>Along with his work at Crackle Plus, Jonnadula is also an invited speaker at the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022, India's largest gathering of software testing enthusiasts. This shows his leadership in the QA industry and his commitment to advancing the field.</p><p>Jonnadula's work at Crackle Plus highlights the importance of QA in the streaming industry. By ensuring that the platform provides a high-quality streaming experience to its users, he has helped to differentiate it from its competitors and attract and retain users. As the industry becomes more competitive, QA will become even more important, and companies that neglect it will struggle to keep up.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jonnadula-jonnadula-22b886142/</a> </p><p>Try Crackle: <a href="https://www.crackle.com/">https://www.crackle.com/</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<h2>An Interview With Prathap Jonnadula: Insights From a QA Industry Leader</h2><p>As the Lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus, Prathap Jonnadula is a seasoned professional with years of experience in the field of software testing and quality assurance. In this interview, Prathap shares his insights on the industry, including the challenges he has faced and the strategies he has used to overcome them.</p><p>Q: Can you tell us a little about your background and how you got started in the QA industry?</p><p>A: I have always been interested in technology and software development, so I pursued a degree in Computer Science Engineering from JNTU University in India. After graduation, I began my career as a software engineer, working on a variety of projects in different industries. Eventually, I realized that my true passion was in quality assurance, and I made the switch to a QA role. Since then, I have worked in a number of different companies and industries, always with a focus on improving the quality of software products.</p><p>Q: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the QA industry today?</p><p>A: One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change. New software platforms and devices are being developed all the time, and it can be difficult to ensure that software works as intended on all of them. Another challenge is ensuring that software is secure and meets regulatory compliance standards. Finally, there is the challenge of balancing the need for speed and agility with the need for thorough testing and quality assurance.</p><p>Q: How do you stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the QA industry?</p><p>A: I am constantly reading industry publications, attending conferences and webinars, and networking with other professionals in the field. I also make a point of testing out new technologies and platforms whenever possible, so that I have firsthand experience with how they work.</p><p>Q: Can you tell us about a particularly challenging project you have worked on, and how you overcame the obstacles?</p><p>A: One project that comes to mind was a mobile app that I worked on for a client in the healthcare industry. The app needed to be able to securely transmit patient data, which meant that it needed to meet very strict security and compliance standards. It also needed to work seamlessly across multiple devices and platforms. To ensure that the app met these requirements, we developed a comprehensive testing plan that involved both automated and manual testing, as well as rigorous security and compliance testing. We also worked closely with the client to ensure that they were satisfied with the level of security and compliance that we were able to achieve.</p><p>Q: What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out in the QA industry?</p><p>A: My advice would be to stay curious and stay engaged. The QA industry is constantly changing and evolving, so it's important to be open to new ideas and to be willing to learn new technologies and techniques. It's also important to be proactive and to take ownership of your work. If you see an opportunity to improve a process or to increase efficiency, don't be afraid to speak up and offer your suggestions.</p><p>Q: Looking to the future, what do you think will be the biggest trends or changes in the QA industry over the next few years?</p><p>A: I think we will continue to see an increased focus on automation and artificial intelligence in the QA industry. As more and more software is developed, it will become increasingly difficult to manually test everything, so automation will become more important than ever. Additionally, AI and machine learning will be used to improve the efficiency and accuracy of testing. Finally, I think we will see a continued emphasis on security and compliance, as data privacy concerns become more and more prominent.</p><p><strong>About Prathap Jonnadula</strong></p><p>Prathap Jonnadula is the lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus, a free streaming channel with over 40 million monthly active users. He has a diverse skill set and expertise with all stages of the software development life cycle, including proficiency in multiple software environments such as Java, Python, and SQL. Prathap has improved Crackle's mobile device testing process, reducing manual testing hours by 20%, improving T-testing workflow by 35%, and reducing production issues to just 5%. Prior to his role at Crackle Plus, Prathap was a Senior Software Engineer at AT&T, where he developed test plans, improved performance of the quality assurance team, and introduced agile methodologies and development best practices.</p><p>Crackle is a free streaming service that offers movies and TV shows with ads, which differentiates itself from other streaming services by offering unique and compelling content that resonates with its target audience. With the growth of the ad-supported streaming model, Crackle is expanding its advertising capabilities to offer more personalized and targeted advertising to its viewers. In the next three years, Crackle is targeting an audience of 15 million. Prathap is a highly accomplished QA software engineer with outstanding industry credentials and a decisive leadership style, and he has received several awards and certifications for his work, including the Emerging Testing Leader Award by the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022.</p><p>Prathap has developed a mobile device testing lab at Crackle Plus that houses all the devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve improved results. He is experienced in various software environments, including Java, Python, and SQL, and has expertise in all stages of the software development life cycle. Prathap's work at Crackle Plus has resulted in a more streamlined mobile device testing process, which has saved time and money for the company while also improving overall results.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/</a> </p><p>Try Crackle: <a href="https://www.crackle.com/">https://www.crackle.com/</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<h2>How Jonnadula Jonnadula Revolutionized Mobile Device Testing at Crackle Plus</h2><p>As the Lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus, Prathap Jonnadula has been instrumental in revolutionizing the way the company tests its mobile applications. With over 40 million monthly active users, Crackle Plus is one of the leading free video streaming services available today. However, with such a large user base, the company must ensure that its applications run smoothly across all devices, operating systems, and browsers. This is where Jonnadula 's expertise in mobile device testing comes into play.</p><p>Before Jonnadula joined Crackle Plus, the company's mobile device testing process was time-consuming and cumbersome. Testers, QA, developers, and DevOps had to manually test the applications on multiple platforms. This process was slow, inefficient, and prone to errors. Jonnadula recognized the need for a more streamlined and efficient mobile device testing process that would save time, reduce errors, and improve the overall quality of Crackle Plus's applications.</p><p>To achieve this, Jonnadula developed a mobile device testing lab that houses all the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing. With this lab, Jonnadula has created a one-stop-shop for all mobile device testing needs at Crackle Plus.</p><p>Jonnadula 's mobile device testing lab has had several benefits for Crackle Plus. Firstly, it has significantly reduced the time required to test the applications. With all the necessary equipment and software in one place, testers can now test the applications simultaneously on multiple devices, saving time and increasing efficiency.</p><p>Secondly, the mobile device testing lab has reduced errors in the testing process. Having all the necessary devices and software in one place allows testers to test the applications more thoroughly, ensuring that they run smoothly on all platforms.</p><p>Thirdly, the mobile device testing lab has reduced costs for Crackle Plus. Before the lab was introduced, the company had to purchase and maintain all the necessary devices and software separately. This was not only expensive but also time-consuming. The lab allows Crackle Plus to save costs by consolidating all the equipment and software into one location.</p><p>Fourthly, Jonnadula 's mobile device testing lab has enabled Crackle Plus to release new applications and updates to existing applications faster. The company has access to a new and much more streamlined testing process; this allows for quicker testing of applications, which in turn opens the door for faster releases and updates.</p><p>In every aspect, Jonnadula 's mobile device testing lab has been a game-changer for Crackle Plus. This innovative and cutting-edge testing process lets the company save time and money - and deliver better results. Jonnadula 's expertise in mobile device testing has been invaluable to the company, and his creative approach to testing has set the standard for mobile device testing in the streaming industry.</p><p>In addition to his work on the mobile device testing lab, Jonnadula has also made other significant contributions to Crackle Plus. He has improved T-Testing workflow by 35%, reduced manual testing hours to 20%, and reduced production issues to 5% from 70%. These achievements demonstrate Jonnadula 's exceptional leadership capabilities and his advanced skill set when it comes to quality assurance engineering. As Crackle Plus continues to grow and expand its user base, Jonnadula 's contributions will undoubtedly play a significant role in the company's success.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jonnadula -jonnadula-22b886142/</a> </p><p>Try Crackle: <a href="https://www.crackle.com/">https://www.crackle.com/</a></p>
27 Apr, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<p><strong>Lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus, Prathap Jonnadula</strong></p><p>Crackle Plus is an online streaming platform that provides viewers with access to a wide range of movies, television shows, and original content. It is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, and it is available to stream on a variety of devices and platforms. Crackle Plus offers a library of over 50,000 titles, including exclusive content, and a robust lineup of originals, including the popular show “StartUp.” The platform is free and ad-supported, with no subscription required. With its vast content library, user-friendly interface, and no-cost access, Crackle Plus is the perfect choice for movie and TV fans who want to watch top-notch content without breaking the bank.</p><p> </p><p>One of the brilliant minds behind the success of Crackle Plus is Prathap Jonnadula, the Lead QA Engineer for the company. This free video streaming service maintains over 40 million monthly active users. At Crackle Plus, Prathap is developing a mobile device testing lab that houses all of the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve</p><p>Since the start of his time with Crackle, Prathap has done a number of things to improve the company. He has improved T-Testing workflow by 35%. T-Testing is an inferential statistic used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups and how they are related. T-tests are used when the data sets follow a normal distribution and have unknown variances, like the data set recorded from flipping a coin 100 times. Working with Crackle, Prathap has found innovative ways to streamline this process. </p><p>In addition to the increased T-test workflow, Prathap reduced manual testing hours to 20%. As the term suggests, manual testing refers to a test process in which a QA manually tests the software application to identify bugs. To do so, QAs follow a written test plan that describes a set of unique test scenarios.</p><p>Prathap continues to improve Crackle’s systems, which helps both the company and the clients. He managed to reduce purchase cost by 70% with next gen device lab, leading to a higher number of customer acquisition and retention. As of 2023, the company is host to over 40 million users across 21 countries. That number will continue to rise, as systems advance. </p><p>With test run time lowered down to 65% and production issues reduced to 5% from 70%, Prathap is showcasing his leadership capabilities and his advanced skill set when it comes to the work he puts into the company. Their latest achievement includes acquiring Redbox, and recently announcing a new Ad Platform, known as Crackle CONNEX.</p><p>With all of these outstanding achievements, Prathap Jonnadula boasts an impressive profile in the software engineering world. As a leader in his industry, he continues to bring about new innovative developments to whichever company or team he works within. </p><p>For more information about Prathap Jonnadula, find him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
27 Apr, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<p><strong>Prathap Jonnadula–Invited Speaker at the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022</strong></p><p> </p><p>World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022 (WCNGT) is designed with its focus on Technical Sessions, featuring over 15+ Presentations exploring the depth and breadth of Software Testing. WCNGT is the leading conference for everyone willing to learn testing trends, best practices and make their contribution to the effortless software development cycle and quality.</p><p>The event provides an excellent platform to keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, exchange experiences, discuss and deliberate ideas. Speakers are invited from around the world to discuss their respective industries and share their expertise. One such invited speaker is Prathap Jonnadula, an Accomplished QA Software Engineer. He has spent his career delivering technical leadership, accountability, and excellence through the implementation of technical-oriented strategies, and absolute dedication in exceeding client expectations in fast-paced environments.</p><p>Prathap is a respected, invited speaker at the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022, India's largest gathering of software testing enthusiasts. This is a highly interactive conference, with attendees sharing practical experiences and knowledge-sharing presentations as well as extended panel sessions for sharing insights and industry trends with you putting your questions directly. There is an exhibition alongside featuring leading service providers, consultants and vendors from areas on Software Testing, Automation, Quality Assurance and various other aspects of Software Testing.</p><p>The expert practitioners and thought leaders of the 2022 conference in November spent time discussing the wider context and appropriate level of abstraction of this new way of working and also helped individuals to develop their business case and build the foundation towards getting significant return on investment.</p><p>“We are aiming to include high-quality technical/review presentations from thought leaders as well as case studies from practitioners and solution providers,” representatives of the conference expressed. Prathap was invited to this event as a respected leader in the software engineering landscape, bringing a wide range of expertise to his audience. </p><p>Topic covered at this conference included but were not limited to:</p><ul><li>Experimentation & Innovation</li><li>Evolutionary Prototyping</li><li>API and Services Test Automation</li><li>Artificial Intelligence for Testing</li><li>Mobile Test Automation</li><li>Test Environments and Data</li><li>Integration of Tools and Activities.</li><li>Agile Testing and Test Automation</li><li>Low Code / No Code</li><li>Visual Programming</li><li>Rapid Application Development</li><li>Agile and DevOps – moving with flow based awareness</li><li>Multi-User Development</li><li>Model-Driven Development</li><li>DevSecOps</li><li>Test Leadership and AI and ML in Testing</li><li>Cloud Adoption<br> </li></ul><p>And many more.</p><p>Currently, Prathap is the lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus (affiliate of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NYSE: CSSE)), a free video streaming service with over 40 million monthly active users. At Crackle Plus, Prathap is developing a mobile device testing lab that houses all of the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve</p><p>For more information about Prathap Jonnadula and any of his upcoming speaking opportunities, find him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
27 Apr, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<p><strong>Prathap Jonnadula, Accomplished QA Software Engineer</strong></p><p>Maintaining outstanding and preeminent industry credentials and a decisive leadership style in fast-paced technological environments, Prathap Jonnadula has been working and innovating the entertainment industry throughout his entire career. His work in quality assurance engineering applies to any organization that tests its applications or software across multiple platforms, giving him a unique skill set and approach to the industry.</p><p>Prathap Jonnadula has proficiency and expertise within all stages of the software development life cycle. He is experienced in multiple software environments including, but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Java</li><li>Appium</li><li>Selenium IDE/WebDriver</li><li>Webdriver IO</li><li>Python</li></ul><p> </p><p>In addition to his wide range of knowledge across multiple platforms and softwares, Prathap is a respected, invited speaker at the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022, India's largest gathering of software testing enthusiasts. </p><p>Currently, Prathap is the lead QA Engineer at Crackle Plus (affiliate of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NYSE: CSSE)), a free video streaming service with over 40 million monthly active users. At Crackle Plus, Prathap is developing a mobile device testing lab that houses all of the mobile devices, operating systems, and browsers that testers, QA, developers, and DevOps require for efficient and agile mobile testing to achieve</p><p>Prior to his work with Crackle Plus, Prathap was a Senior Software Engineer at AT&T, where he developed test plans, improved performance of the quality assurance team, and introduced agile methodologies and development best practices. </p><p>With a Master of Science, IT & Management from the University of the Potomac, Washington, DC, as well as a Master of Science, Computer Science from Silicon Valley University, San Jose, CA, Prathap shows off his expertise with his several instances of acclaim. Education brought a great deal of opportunity for Prathap. He has his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from JNTU University. </p><p>Following up on his expertise within the world of education, Prathap Jonnadula has been on the receiving end of many awards, showcasing his talent and leadership skills. He received the Emerging Testing Leader Award from the World Conference Next Generation Testing 2022, showing off his skills as a leader in the software development landscape. In 2017, he received the Spot Award, for Introducing Appium for Mobile Automation, streamlining several mobile processes within his industry. </p><p>He is a Certified Scaled Agile Practitioner (SAFE 4.0) and a Judge for the National level Paper presentation Competition in lakshya-2K23 Held at Lakki Reddy, Bali, for the Reddy College of Engineering </p><p>With all of these outstanding achievements, Prathap Jonnadula boasts an impressive profile in the software engineering world. As a leader in his industry, he continues to bring about new innovative developments to whichever company or team he works within. </p><p>For more information about Prathap Jonnadula, find him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathap-jonnadula-22b886142/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
05 Jun, 2023
Pratha Jonnadula
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XElkfTKPT0qEpa6FiELi7cOOFd2n0b0kryVnWpUuQmc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XElkfTKPT0qEpa6FiELi7cOOFd2n0b0kryVnWpUuQmc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>NEW article for alternate platform -</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXj9iDYg2a82WE_Fu5eGIMbE72S9_hwyfu3BMtP2xEg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXj9iDYg2a82WE_Fu5eGIMbE72S9_hwyfu3BMtP2xEg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
09 Jun, 2023
James Radford
<p><strong>Trust Consulting Services Grows to Over 400 Employees, $40 Million in Revenue</strong></p><p>Washington, D.C.—Many entrepreneurs have been inspired to start their business to create “the next big idea”. This has led to the creation of more than 33 million small businesses nationwide. Acting on an idea is easy, but turning it into a sustainable company is far more difficult in execution. This is why 20% of businesses fail in their first year. It takes a combination of drive, hard work, knowledge, and a “stick-to-it-tiveness”. James Radford, CEO and founder of Trust Consulting Services, knows this very well. He weathered a number of personal and professional storms to bring Trust to life and turn it into the successful business that it is today.</p><p>The story behind Trust Consulting Services is a long one. The company was built off the back of Radford’s experience working in Acquisitions and Procurement, or “Contracting” as it’s commonly known. After having to medically retire from the Air Force, Radford put the knowledge and experience he had gained there to pursue independent consulting work with the Coast Guard, Washington Headquarter Services, and Homeland Security. This added more definition to what he knew about the logistics of government contracting.</p><p>Radford connected deeply with business consulting, and while he knew how to help current businesses streamline their established processes, he wanted to know more about how a business worked from the ground up. Everything aligned when he partnered with a small business to help redirect their course. Now that he was with a smaller operation, he was able to gain a better understanding of important business practices and duties, such as running payroll, day-to-day business management, marketing, and more.</p><p>“I had learned so much from the U.S. Government (USG) organizations, but this small business really taught me about what it takes to really get started and what goes into daily management,” says Radford. “Just as I got comfortable and started toying with my idea of making my own company—<i>bam!</i> The business started going under. At that point, I knew: I had to get a move on. The door was wide open.”</p><p>Trust Consulting Services started its operations in 2015, and its first client was the Department of Transportation. By the end of its partnership with the DoT, Trust’s team grew to 20 employees strong. The company had a chance to prove itself during COVID when the state of Maryland asked for Trust’s assistance staffing temporary hospitals with 250 employees. The company rallied enough applicants to form a queue that wrapped around the block and fulfilled the quota in a matter of days. This cemented Trust’s capabilities in both the clients’ eyes and in James’.</p><p>“I made a lot of sacrifices to get where I am now. Being forced to medically retire left me in a precarious position, and even though I found a temporary fix, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do or how I was going to go on,” says Radford. “But in 2015, I took a leap of faith, and business has been amazing. I’ve reconnected with my family and secured our futures. I wish I could go back and tell my past self, ‘Just hang in there, man, ‘cuz we made it.’”</p><p>Today, Trust Consulting Services works on more than twenty federal contracts, has employed over 400 employees, secured over $40 million in revenue, and created over 700 jobs in the state of Maryland. The company estimates that its revenue will reach $100 million within the next five years. Trust is currently developing new ways to maximize its service offerings, and is continuously researching investing in new, cutting edge technology to optimize its operations.</p><p><i>Trust Consulting Services, founded in 2015 by CEO James W. Radford, is a veterans’ first business consulting firm. The company provides cost-effective, customer-focused, and scalable solutions to a wide range of commercial, local, state and federal government entities. Trust’s services include acquisition management, program management, financial management, facilities management, and IT systems and networking. Outside of being Trust’s CEO, Radford is a retired Air Force Contracting Officer, motivational speaker, author, certified public speaker, and proud father of four.</i></p><p>To learn more, visit the company at trustconsultingservices.com or contact:</p><p>James Radford</p><p>+1 (202) 800-8217</p><p>info@trustconsultingservices.com</p><p>Twitter: @1trustconsult_</p><p>Facebook: trust.consulting.services</p><p>LinkedIn: Trust Consulting Services Inc.</p><p>YouTube: @trustconsultingservices</p>
16 May, 2023
James Radford
<h2>How to Take Charge of Your Life With James Radford</h2><p>Life can be incredibly challenging, especially when faced with difficult decisions or unexpected obstacles. There can be times when we don’t feel strong enough to push forward on our own, and this can lead us to spiral in our negative thoughts. But it’s important to remember that thoughts don’t define who we are. The biggest and yet most fulfilling challenge can be learning how to turn challenging moments into opportunities of knowledge, growth, and strength. This perspective can save us from ourselves, teach us how to love and uplift ourselves, and give us the motivation to keep moving forward.</p><p>James W. Radford, also known in his field as JW Radford, has created a platform that teaches people how to turn any moment into a learning experience. JW is an author, business consultant, motivational speaker, and certified public speaker. Through his powerful teachings, he guides people on how to use these experiences to fuel self-confidence, self-motivation, and empowerment. </p><p>In his upcoming book, <i>This Can’t Be It!</i>, JW discusses the universal concept of struggling and “how not to let circumstances write your story.” “When life gets tough,” he says, “remember that you can come out stronger on the other side. It's not just about endurance, pushing through the pain, and never giving up on your dreams. A positive outlook can help you see the opportunities and possibilities in any situation.”</p><p>This is also the basis of what he refers to as the JW Experience. JW is constantly looking for ways to enlighten his audience and peers. “We are all works-in-process,” he adds. There’s no such thing as ‘perfection’, only progress.”</p><p>The JW Experience teaches how valuable personal accountability can be, and it also teaches that “accountability” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. The JW Experience helps audiences remove negative or self-defeating vocabulary and encourages people to see themselves through a more accepting lens. Taking charge of one’s own life is an incredibly rewarding experience, and James believes that anyone can do it.</p><p>He helps people find courage to make tough decisions and stand up for themselves. He helps people get to the root of their self-worth and how to approach the process with self-awareness, courage, and dedication. “And it is a process,” he comments humorously. “Not all things in life are easy, and not all things in life are filled with struggle. We just need to walk that line and determine what in life is worthy of <i>our</i> time. Not the other way around.”</p><p>The JW Experience also teaches people how to accept growth and develop in ways never before thought possible. This opens new possibilities and opportunities, leading to a much needed sense of purpose and fulfillment.</p><p>“I like to say I’ve been through the wringer and back,” details JW’s website. “I’ve dealt with an incurable disease, raising four kids as a single parent, and more. But, instead of letting those struggles bring me down, I turned them into motivation. I became fascinated with how people handle adversity and decided to use that fascination to achieve success.”</p><p>Now, JW wants to give back and spread the word of empowerment to other people with the goal of inspiring others to never give up on their dreams. He aims to help people see that they can overcome any obstacle and achieve great things, just as he. “And,” JW adds, “I do it all with a sense of humor and lightheartedness, because let’s be real: life is too short to be serious all the time.” </p><p>To connect more with JW Radford and learn more about the JW Experience, <a href="https://jwradford.com/">head over to his website</a>.</p><p><i>About James W. Radford:</i></p><p><i>Excuse-free living is my mantra, but it’s not easy to employ it. My story exemplifies this reality. It’s been a tumultuous journey that included actively fighting against racism, grappling with the trauma of military service, and struggling to free myself from the grip of toxic relationships. These experiences tested my spirit and forced me to develop my strength and resilience. Things were far from smooth, yet I got hit with a debilitating illness in the midst of it all. But you know what? I refused to let circumstances define reality. This story is one of resilience and determination. It’s definitely not a one-paragraph story, but trust me, it’s worth hearing.</i></p>
19 Jun, 2023
James Radford
<h2>Trust Consulting Services Provides Government Agencies With Cost-Effective Services</h2><p>According to the results of a 2021 market research study, it’s estimated that the global spending for digital advertising will hit $836 billion USD by 2026. This hardly comes as a surprise as businesses are continuously making investments to keep up with the latest trends, and more than a few are forward-thinking enough to start trends of their own. This has led to a competitive market with as many pitfalls as there are paths to success. Stepping back and looking at it all, trying to learn the different marketing strategies can be overwhelming.</p><p>This is where Trust Consulting Services Inc. (Trust) comes in. Founded in 2015, Trust is a multi-market business consulting agency, specializing in the procurement of next-generation digital media technologies meant to provide public access to digital services that federal, state, local and tribal agencies require. The company works with a wide scale of U.S. Government (USG) organizations, including the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, and other federal agencies, and offers a comprehensive range of enterprise-level services such as acquisition management, project management, IT networking and integration, financial management, and more. </p><p>Headquartered in Washington D.C., Trust delivers customized solutions to each entity on a daily and year-round basis and makes sure that each client stays on their dedicated path to success. The company is led by CEO James W. Radford, a retired Air Force Contracting Officer, motivational speaker, author, and certified public speaker. Radford uses his platform to speak to young entrepreneurs to uplift them, educate them with key business insights, and teach them how to turn their struggles into self-motivation.</p><p>Since its inception, Trust has generated over $40 million in sales, and the company estimates that its revenue will reach $100 million within the next five years. Because of both an increase in demand for skilled talent and the rising economic hardships, Trust has employed over 400 employees and created jobs for over 700 qualified personnel in Maryland alone. The company states that it endured the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing rapid staffing capabilities for first responder hospitals.</p><p>Many lessons have been learned over the years about successful management, and each one has reinforced how important tight communication and high quality training is to a company’s business structure. To ensure constant evolution and adaptation, Trust has increasingly focused on maximizing process efficiencies, enabling its people to be the company’s most effective resource. </p><p>Trust is a veterans-first company. Its corporate culture allows for rapid and educated decision-making due to how well equipped the company is with relevant best practices, tools, and methods for each industry it works with. Trust’s management practices thereby encompass the procedural aspects of facilitation (e.g., working with subject experts to plan agendas, brainstorm facilitation approaches, document notes), as well as the application of problem-solving techniques that focus on assuring that staff members are included, respected, and heard in every aspect.</p><p>Radford states, “Our goal and tactic is to establish a strategic partnership with our USG clients, performing not just by meeting deliverables but also exceeding expectations. That is our ‘trust model’. We work to leave our customers satisfied so that they’ll call on us should they need quality services again.”</p><p>Today, Trust works on more than 20 federal contracts. Its diverse corporate capabilities and numerous contract vehicles accommodate a myriad of customer requirements and partnership scenarios. Through its well-known industry name, Trust’s mission and vision pave the way for other small- and midsize businesses by providing consistent results and solutions across mission-critical milestones and government initiatives, programs and projects. </p><p>As a professional IT and solutions integrator, Trust has demonstrated that its future shines bright. The company’s success will continue to grow as it provides the right solution and staff to USG clients, key civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 Enterprises.</p>
25 May, 2023
James Radford
<h2>Google Docs link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ae_r0fixPUf1ppENaMU7F8LHoL3sJ19g8yCp7S-dE4I/edit?usp=sharing</h2><p>---</p><h2>Into the Mind of James W. Radford, CEO of Trust Consulting Services and Passionate Public Speaker</h2><p>Finding self-motivation can be incredibly difficult. There’s always a reason to not do something. Having circumstances beyond our control is understandable because, well, try telling an actual force of nature, “Sorry, I actually have a deadline to do. Could you not turn my power off? Thanks.” And then there are scheduling errors or delays. You try to do your best for those, but you’re not responsible for the other party, and things, once again, fall out of your control. (Scheduling is perhaps an even greater show of force than nature itself.)</p><p>But after that? Not wanting to, procrastination, poor time management, lack of self-discipline, and other smaller things become convenient reasons to not do the things we should or even really want to do. Maybe there’s an underlying fear that stops us. Maybe it’s just the hypnotic pull of doomscrolling or binging TikTok videos that pulls our attention away. Whatever it is, we should all look introspectively and figure out how we can capitalize on “Excuse-Free Living”.</p><p>Excuse-free living, or EFL, is a way of life that James Radford, also known as <a href="https://jwradford.com/">JW Radford</a>, passionately speaks on. As an author and motivational speaker, JW Radford has helped individuals and entrepreneurs figure out what they need to do to live more true to themselves, overcome their struggles, and start on the path of excuse-free living. We had a chance to speak with him about his entrepreneurial spirit, success, and the power of self-discipline.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>James, thank you for being here with us today.</strong></p><p><strong>You’re an accomplished business person with many ventures under your belt. Having an entrepreneurial spirit comes with its own trials and tribulations. Because of this, there’s also a lot of lessons to learn. How would you personally define success? It’s a word that gets thrown around by a lot of people, so it can have a lot of different meanings.</strong></p><p><strong>JW RADFORD: </strong>Well, thank you for having me. I define success as identifying, accepting, and living in purpose and destiny; success is never a destination! I believe that’s where many people miss the mark. They think that once you arrive at some specific point in their lives, they’ve made it, and now it’s time to relax and reap the benefits. A year later, they become anxious, unsettled, and disappointed because they feel like they have unfinished business. It's a state of being, not a destination.</p><p><strong>One of your professional pursuits has been in the realm of motivational speaking, and you have something called the JW Experience. Can you tell us more about that?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>The JW Radford Experience is the process of “self-emptying” or contemplation to identify the experiences in our lives that we now use as excuses not to fulfill our dreams. Once we recognize those excuses, we remove them one by one until we realize what I call Excuse Free Living (EFL).</p><p><strong>How does the JW Experience teach people to separate “perfectionism” and “success”? How do you help remove “perfect” from their vocabulary?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>Perfectionism is a trap. It's the belief that everything has to be done perfectly, or else it’s not worth doing. But this is a lie. Perfection is impossible. There will always be things that could be better. So if you’re waiting for everything to be perfect before you start, you’ll never start.</p><p>The truth is success is about progress, not perfection. It’s about taking action and moving forward, even if you make mistakes. So if you want to be successful, stop striving for perfection.</p><p><strong>Outside of your public speaking, you’re also CEO of a business called </strong><a href="https://trustconsultingservices.com/"><strong>Trust Consulting Services</strong></a><strong>. How did you come up with this company? It seems like an incredibly difficult undertaking.</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>So, I was trained as a Contracting Officer in the Air Force and served for many years. But then, I got diagnosed with a debilitating illness and was forced to retire. I didn’t know what I was going to do with myself. I felt lost. I started thinking about what I could do to help people. I wanted to use my training and experience to make a difference.</p><p>And then it hit me: I could start a consulting firm that would help businesses improve their operations. I knew it would be a challenge, but I was determined to make it work. I spent months planning and gaining business knowledge. Then in 2015, I launched Trust Consulting Services.</p><p>It hasn’t been easy. There have been times when I wanted to give up. But I kept going, because I knew that I was doing something important. I knew that I was making a difference. Today, Trust Consulting Services is a successful business. We’ve helped dozens of businesses improve their operations, and we’re continuing to grow.</p><p><strong>Everyone seems to be starting their own business, but it’s definitely not as easy as it seems. How have you managed stress as an entrepreneur and CEO? What advice would you give other people?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>Starting a business can be an incredibly stressful experience. There are countless things to think about, and it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed. However, I’m here to share some valuable insights I've gathered over the years that can help you effectively manage stress and stay on track.</p><p>First and foremost, it’s essential to set realistic expectations. Building a successful business takes time and hard work. It’s crucial to set achievable goals, and don't get discouraged if you don’t achieve immediate success. Remember, progress is a gradual process, and each step forward counts.</p><p>Taking breaks is equally important. Amidst the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship, it’s vital to give yourself moments of respite. Take the time to step away from work, move around or engage in activities you enjoy, even if it's just a few minutes. These breaks will refresh your mind and help you maintain focus when you return.</p><p>As your business grows, delegation becomes crucial. Learning to delegate tasks to capable individuals is essential for freeing up your time to concentrate on the most important aspects of your business. Surround yourself with a reliable team that shares your vision and can shoulder some of the workload.</p><p>Don’t forget to prioritize self-care. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being is essential for managing stress and staying productive. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, nourishing your body with healthy foods, and engaging in regular exercise. By prioritizing your health, you’ll be better equipped to handle the demands of entrepreneurship.</p><p>And remember to be passionate about your business. Building a successful venture requires genuine enthusiasm and dedication. If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing, it will be challenging to overcome the inevitable obstacles that come your way.</p><p><strong>What are your next steps for the Trust Consulting Services?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>We’re really excited about the future of our company. We have a lot of great things in the works. Like we’re currently looking at expanding into several new markets, including Europe and the Middle East. We believe that there is a great demand for our services there, and we're excited to reach new clients and grow our business.</p><p>Other than that, we’re always looking for new ways to help our clients. We're currently developing several new services, including AI and machine learning. We’re investing in software, hardware, and data storage to make our operations more efficient and effective.</p><p>We really believe that these new services and investments will help us to grow our business and provide better service to our clients.</p><p><strong>When it comes to your own life, you’ve faced your own adversities and hardships—your own struggles. How did you find the strength to keep going? How did you find or build a support system?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>I've been through a lot in my life. I've been divorced, I've been sick, and I've lost loved ones. But through it all, I've found the strength to keep going. I found my strength in my faith. I believe that God has a plan for my life, and that even when things are tough, He is with me. My faith has given me the strength to keep going, even when I wanted to give up.</p><p>I also found strength in my support system. Building a support system is invaluable. Having a network of friends, family, or fellow entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you face can provide immense comfort and guidance. It also allows you to openly discuss your concerns, seek advice, and ask for help when needed. I have a group of friends and family who love and support me. They have been there for me through thick and thin, and they have helped me to get through some of the toughest times in my life.</p><p>If you're facing adversity in your life, I want you to know that you're not alone. I've been there, and I know how hard it can be. But I also know that you can get through this.</p><p><strong>What lessons did you learn that you would like to share with others?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>I learned so much along the way, and I am always ready to share my knowledge with everyone who needs guidance. I believe the main thing I learned throughout my journey was the importance of effort. Yes, we should all be smart and try to find smarter and more efficient ways to do things. But all the effort we save should go into developing something else, something that will further improve on what we do.</p><p>This is where Excuse-Free living (EFL) comes in. I want to live a life without excuses, and this is what I want to preach as well. I don’t want to make excuses for being late to work or for not finishing a task. And I want to teach people who are stuck in a rut how to get rid of all the excuses holding them back and help them move forward.</p><p><strong>Do you have any haters that became your motivators, haha.</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>I love my haters. They supply the fuel I need to push through the tough times, I am not afraid of them! My haters are those who tried to convince me that destiny was too much, unrealistic, or an unhealthy passion for wealth. These people say these things because they fear the price you must pay for success. Fearful people are scared of people who are not afraid because they just end up questioning themselves.</p><p><strong>Knowing what you know now, what would you tell your past self? Would you say anything at all?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>My past self was as tough a nut to crack as I am now. Of course, I have grown a lot so there are still things my past self will learn from me.</p><p>Firstly, I want to tell Little James to be patient and hang in there. In the past, I just wanted to get things done. Patience is a very important virtue, and sometimes you just have to put in the effort and just wait. The result will come to you.</p><p>Other than that, I want to tell him to hang in there. There are so many times when I just wanted to give up, where I just lost faith in everything and became hopeless. And yes, I kept pushing myself to be a little better every day. But I was always on the verge of giving up. SO I would go and reassure my past self to hang in there and have faith that things will get better.</p><p><strong>What’s something that you’re looking forward to?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>I am absolutely fired up about my journey as a motivational speaker! The hurdles I've faced and conquered in my life have shaped me into the resilient individual I am today, and now I'm ready to ignite the spark of perseverance in others. My story is a testament to the power of unwavering determination, and I am determined to share that strength with the world. Every challenge I've faced has been a stepping stone towards this very moment, and I am fully prepared to make a lasting impact on the lives of those I encounter.</p><p>This new path I'm embarking upon as a motivational speaker will undoubtedly be filled with challenges, but I embrace them wholeheartedly. I know that the road ahead will demand my absolute best, but the rewards will be immeasurable. I am confident that my unique story can serve as a guiding light for others, empowering them to conquer their own obstacles and realize their wildest dreams. I eagerly anticipate the transformation that will occur as I help others unlock their potential and achieve the extraordinary.</p><p>My purpose as a motivational speaker is crystal clear: to make an indelible mark on the world. By sharing my message of hope and resilience, I aim to create a ripple effect of positive change that transcends boundaries and reaches every corner of this planet. Each person I touch with my words will have the power to ignite their own flame, to rise above adversity and rewrite their narrative.</p><p><strong>Do you have any words you’d like to leave the readers with?</strong></p><p><strong>RADFORD: </strong>I want my readers to remember the phrase Excuse-Free Living. Excuse-free living means embracing the mindset of a go-getter. It’s about replacing “I can’t” with “I can” and “I will.” It’s understanding that setbacks and obstacles are just stepping stones to growth and learning. By searching for solutions and alternatives, you become resourceful, adaptable, and unstoppable.</p><p>By living excuse-free, you take ownership of your choices and actions. You hold yourself accountable for the outcomes you desire. Excuse-free living empowers you to shatter the self-imposed limitations that have held you back. It pushes you to break free from the chains of complacency and mediocrity.</p><p>You unleash your true potential and embark on a journey of growth, resilience, and personal transformation. You become the driving force behind your own success. You become a beacon of inspiration for others, showing them what’s possible when excuses are replaced with action.</p>
11 Oct, 2023
Moses Mukami
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_IJdSBxQi5QT9BaO09hFSYZQwS36qbKK5f5koVUN16fwndImdfdiSFoDJnsFjuQLcAu9OlW1tWuqXty7Kc40oDuCE19_GcCYisPH18hCmj-FNeezi78sf8jS_A-dNZGpfc0CUhJLoo8avO_kVAw4CDU"></figure><h2>Faith and Philanthropy: The Inspiring Journey of MLIFE Foundation Founder</h2><p>Charitable giving is one of the most effective ways to make a positive impact on society. Every donation, no matter how big or small, has the potential to make a difference in the lives of those in need. By giving to charities, individuals can support causes that align with their values and help bring about positive change in their communities and around the world. </p><p>But sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to decide which charitable organization to donate to. How do you know that your hard-earned money will be well-spent and truly go toward those in need?</p><p>The MLIFE Foundation has a track record of successfully carrying out its mission to support and empower underserved communities, particularly children and youth. The foundation has been operating for five years and has made a tangible impact through its various programs and initiatives. Additionally, the foundation is transparent in its financial management and regularly provides updates on its activities and impact. MLIFE Foundation's commitment to making a positive difference and its demonstrated success in doing so makes it a trustworthy organization for individuals and corporations to donate to.</p><p>In its commitment to transparency, MLIFE Foundation is pleased to introduce the life story of its founder, lead pastor, and president, Mwangi Mukami. His story will provide valuable context about why MLIFE has become such a trusted charity and why donors and volunteers can feel confident in their contributions.</p><p>Mukami - full name Moses Maurice Mwangi Mukami Mwariri Medina - was born in the Mũhĩrĩga wa Aceera clan in the Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi nation, where his mother dedicated him to God and named him Moses after a complication during childbirth. He was raised Catholic and chose Maurice as his confirmation name. Despite his desire to become a priest, he struggled with the idea of celibacy. He later came to an understanding with his priest that there were other ways to serve God.</p><p>In the late 90s, Mukami joined the Pentecostal Movement in Kenya and founded CETA (Christ End Time Ambassadors) Global Ministry. During this time, he met Medina, his first spiritual father, and they became very close. However, they had unresolved issues and never finalized the legal adoption process. A decade later, Mukami was studying at Atlanta Bible College and came out as gay, ending his pursuit of becoming a priest or a pastor in a non-affirming Pentecostal church. Instead, he pursued community organizing and humanitarian work, serving as Kenya's youth president and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Africa Foundation. In 2007, he visited the United States for the first time under the Fulbright's International Visitors Leadership Program and returned home inspired to model his country like the United States.</p><p>In 2009, Mukami traveled to the United States for the second time as a young diplomat to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama. This event was a significant moment for Mukami, and The New York Times even featured an article on him, titled "Hope Crosses the Atlantic." However, less than a year later, Mukami returned to the U.S. under different circumstances. He arrived in San Francisco seeking asylum due to threats of persecution for his sexuality. During the asylum application process, Mukami was forced to identify his race and discovered that he was Black, which led to a painful realization and the need to confront assumptions about his identity.</p><p>Mukami hit rock bottom in 2011, struggling with his faith and sexuality, and was almost homeless. He found solace in City Church and made a promise to donate 10% of his income to people like him. He then landed a job at the Next Door and Sanctuary Shelter, serving as a supervisor for five years and eventually becoming the Chair of the Shelter Monitoring Committee. Later on, he returned to ministry as the Senior Pastor of Dapstep Ministries and founded MLIFE Foundation, which supports children, mentors youth, and amplifies the voices of underserved groups. The foundation celebrated its fifth anniversary last year.</p><p>Mukami shares that he was raised in a prophetic/pentecostal Ministry and believed that hearing God's voice was only possible through prophets. However, he realized that God was calling him to expand his understanding and find Him in new ways and places. </p><p>“I found God in the bedbugs of a homeless shelter after being used to sleeping in 5-star hotels,” he recalls. “I found God in the encouragement of friends who never gave up on me, even when I had given up on myself. Over the past decade, I have been given the gift of finding God in numerous situations and places. I have found God in spaces where I didn't believe he could be present: in the under-resourced children we serve, among youth leaders who want to change the world, and in families who have so little but give their all.”</p><p>While he has at times questioned his vocation and calling, he now knows that he is where God wants him to be. Years ago, he prayed Mother Teresa's prayer:<i> "God, break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in." </i>Now, he sees answered prayers in the spaces he’s been blessed to co-create with God.</p><p>“I am privileged to stand in places where people find dignity, love, and acceptance,” Mukami says. “These spaces have allowed me to grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. I have found that love and friendships blossom from these places, including City Church, I can be whole.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iy9zkJ7h6LRKfPdSdNGGVPiI5Bakw5Z841V7jahMNjUOfca3wVXemd5FVTpGEshPy4-oBxU2JGEI0d4KRhctmUdbcrZ0ciPA4xeRODXz4vQ113Bdi0kWZh_Fd_sO2ycBM_1GotigBbwVZV5WscI8rEY"></figure><p><strong>About MLIFE</strong></p><p>MLIFE is a non-profit organization that operates as a faith-based organization with a focus on learning from the lived experiences of those they work with. The organization aims to support children with learning disadvantages by providing them with reading programs, as well as motivating youth and young adults to lead and help families meet their basic needs.</p><p>One of MLIFE's core principles is to trust the individuals and organizations that are doing good work on the ground in challenging conditions. Rather than relying on paternalistic models, the organization seeks to work collaboratively with communities to address issues of poverty, education, and basic needs. By empowering individuals and communities to take charge of their own development, MLIFE hopes to create sustainable change that will benefit future generations.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://mlifefoundation.org/">https://mlifefoundation.org/</a> </p><p> </p><p>– <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16lZsiI1LkkxqimyEXXnAEMKyzODmYg41EpYxKpVNJ14/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16lZsiI1LkkxqimyEXXnAEMKyzODmYg41EpYxKpVNJ14/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2023
Moses Mukami
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Rugged Elegance is sponsoring the first three of the fifteen youths chosen for the trip to Kenya, a country in the Eastern part of Sub-Saharan Africa. </p><p>The partnership with Rugged Elegance ties to its current "Africa Rising Initiative," where social entrepreneurs and philanthropists Jennifer Carolyn King and Timothy Charles Fredel amplify the impact of African leaders living in America and Americans willing to become change-makers in Africa. "Few Americans know that Africa is the only continent which will grow significantly between now and 2100," says Rugged Elegance Foundation board member Timothy Fredel. "According to recent Pew Research," Fredel says, "the population of the African continent will more than triple to 4.3 billion from 1.3 billion in 2020. This means that understanding Africa will be of primary importance for everyone, and especially for the African diaspora." </p><p>The itinerary will include a visit to Kenya's largest city and capital, Nairobi, followed by a 3-day, 2-night visit to the renowned Maasai Mara, named among the "Seven Wonders of the World" due to the great migration of over 1 million wildebeests migration from Serengeti in search of water. </p><p>Before returning to the US, students will also have an opportunity to visit important historical sites in Mombasa, Kenya's coastline city, to learn about Kenya's colonial history and the Arabic and Portuguese influence while visiting Kenya's scenic beaches. The trip will also include opportunities to meet local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.</p><p>MLIFE Foundation's board which consists of five individuals, two women, one of Kenyan origin, and an African-American with three other Kenyans, each earning less than $60,000 annually, is currently fundraising for the $75,000 trip. "You do not have to be super wealthy to change a young person's life," says MLIFE's board secretary, Rebeka Etuku, who contributes ten percent of her income annually as a member of the foundation's board. </p><p>MLIFE's president, Mwangi Mukami, says the trip aims to inform, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders to learn more about Africa beyond the commonplace stereotypes of Africa as a continent strife with hunger, ethnic strife, and unemployment. "Africa's story is not always about epic tragedies; it is also about Africa's beauty, potential, and the global opportunity in Africa's marketplace," Mukami adds. </p><p>Mukami, who came to the US in 2009 as a political refugee, says George Floyd's murder and the subsequent protests across the country in the summer of 2020 inspired him and the foundation to begin this program for Black, brown, and other interested young people. "After the protests, our foundation co-hosted with Jennifer King a "Day to Breathe" at The Retreat: SF where MLIFE and Retreat: SF invited each month for three months, ten Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, women entrepreneurs, and LGBTQ+ leaders to focus on their higher purpose," says Mukami. Each curated "Day to Breathe" in Sea Cliff, San Francisco, gives leaders the necessary pause for a crystalized sense of purpose. Through MLIFE's upcoming trip to Africa, Mukami hopes to provide a curated "Moment to Breathe" for young leaders as he crafted with King in San Francisco. The trip aims to inspire these youths as tomorrow's policymakers, innovators, and scientists to create a new Black Renaissance and support Africa's ascent as an essential contributor to global affairs. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEMuJYaAAABEgAQADs4T76nALhJn52pLbH9J%2Bc%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.E4EpSheM0ezIY2FTEVEiuIfnoEZK2_OXO2gbI2VY87yMBFlqKAtksnA5CEdTjjRwEYdKYDZJNDBvxaTqT6RDp--RZ_0Xe7P5Y2JhFY6dSh8o_9vocUvDuQrZSck8TOEx2sO1JxyicmiG2zJJpyohfZf9tEVI723n5mCAKzNyjUlS-bKO9CsrUYLLJ2bL_OouIntozR7GJPL91NC7kKuayDRZADmwSwPbDFGap4fBcLiMri1p4f3lvfNJRcteJDulBfCf_6wbKbHCD2PSrywJTS1n-BNmMIRxB1j-VQVweIap7NUgjfA2_Ek3GvCyaEGGDtXaQePjUbzC3SzqRyokPQ&X-OWA-CANARY=RS8FGoMhykea4zuCNab3O6Dk2q8TPdsYeimnYDoXTJzccVkYdwxYyHIhh4c6BXxZv7eq31MYJGY.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230331005.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"><figcaption>Social philanthropists and entrepreneurs Jennifer Carolyn King and Timothy Charles Fredel outside Retreat: SF in Sea Cliff, San Francisco. Rugged Elegance Foundation is sponsoring three of the fifteen Californian youths departing for Kenya this June. </figcaption></figure><p>In the past, MLIFE has coordinated self-funded trips to Kenya for policymakers and middle-and high-income earners in the tech and entertainment industry passionate about Africa by mixing their tourism with volunteering at MLIFE-funded programs. "Our Healing Circle Program builds upon this model and is designed specifically for young leaders who want to connect with their roots but lack the resources and contacts in Africa to make that happen," says HCP's Program Director, Kamaria J. Ventura. </p><p>Kamaria, a descendant of enslaved persons, believes that such trips enable young people of African descent in America to explore their roots and forge lifelong relationships with the diaspora to secure an equitable future for themselves and the continent. "When I first traveled to Africa, I also believed I was traveling to a dark continent needing my help and bewildered when I saw highways, skylines across cities, and wealth I had not imagined were present," Kamaria added. </p><p>Although there are many sponsored travel opportunities for African youth leaders to travel to the United States, very little funding exists in California to support Black, Brown, and other under-resourced youth to visit Africa. Through this trip, the foundation hopes to give young people a unique opportunity to learn about African culture, history, and contemporary issues through the eyes of Africans by immersing them in local communities and allowing them to participate in various cultural activities. </p><p><strong>About MLIFE Foundation </strong></p><p>MLIFE Foundation is a 501(c)3 faith-based organization that supports children experiencing learning poverty to read and write, elevates young adults to lead and thrive, and aids families living on the margins to meet their basic needs. </p><p>Founded and led by survivors of persecution and poverty, the foundation gathers historically excluded groups in an inclusive space of spirituality, develops and equips NextGen potential change-makers, and bridges the disadvantage gap with the education, tools, and resources needed to rise from poverty. </p><p><strong>About Rugged Elegance Foundation </strong></p><p>The mission of Rugged Elegance is to inspire healthy, adventuresome, <i>soulful</i> living and philanthropic giving. Created by Jennifer Carolyn King, Timothy Fredel, and their three children Jessica, Nik, and Hayley King Fredel, the foundation invests in people, non-profit organizations, and for-profit companies that inspire ""h.a.s. magic"" living – healthy, adventuresome, and <i>soulful</i> living combined. Rugged Elegance is the creator of RE … the <i>soulful</i> network, a private, invitation-only community of historically marginalized impact leaders determined to address the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Rugged Elegance is primarily focused on rising to meet the climate challenge, promoting racial and gender equity, and inspiring physical and mental health. Rugged Elegance believes that this will reduce suffering, increase joy, and create greater harmony in the world.</p>
28 Jun, 2023
Ekata Mishra
<p><strong>How Ekata Rajmohan Mishra is Bringing Optimization to the IT Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>Ekata Rajmohan Mishra is a highly sought after Solution Architect specializing in lead to cash domain (primarily CPQ) based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She maintains over a decade of experience as a CPQ Architect with an excellent reputation of helping clients revamp and streamline their sales processes by implementing CRM and Billing with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics and SAP. She is highly skilled in solutioning and designing multi channel Lead-to Cash systems. </p><p>As a Solution Architect, Ekata has been integral to leading multiple small-to large-scale implementations involving complex integrations with CPQ, CRM, ERP, etc. Her experience of over a decade spans diverse industries like healthcare, mobility, security, hi-tech etc. and has worked in key and impactful roles as a solution architect and lead. Ekata has an MBA from Gies Business School (University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign) specializing in Business Analytics and Strategic Management & Leadership as well as a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering.</p><p>She is noted as an excellent leader with great communication skills, as well as tons of enthusiasm, energy and passion. Ekata sets a very high standard for herself, making her a valuable asset to any team that she is a part of. She makes sure to build a great deal of trust with her teams and never lets others feel that she is not readily available to help them. </p><p>Throughout the next journey of her life, Ekata is looking to target companies focusing on revamping their sales processes to reduce the turnaround time in their lead to cash processes. Currently, she is a solution architect with a company called Accenture, working in both functional as well as technical roles, advising clients to pick the appropriate CPQ to match their business needs as well as playing a critical role as an end to end architect during implementation & delivery. Ekata Mishra boasts an excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction across diverse businesses, and driving overall end-to end implementations. She is a well known and reputable woman in the IT industry, seen as a leading and critical individual in the market.</p><p>Ekata notes that, “Today every business with customers at its focal point wants to offer customized products and services that align with the client’s expectations. One size fits all is no longer true with customers becoming the center of sales. As such, ensuring that the desired product is offered to the customer at the best price is the key to closing the deal. And there comes CPQ applications, wherein you can configure, price and quote in a matter of minutes.”</p><p>Her work within this landscape hopes to be a step forward for companies with a customer service and retention focus. As a creative thinker who possesses a can-do attitude, Ekata is optimistic about her future in the IT Industry. Ekata is a professional with an outstanding caliber to possess both functional and technical skills in architecting future state solutions in the most niche technologies. She has proven that she is an asset to any team of which she is a member.</p><p>To learn more about Ekata Rajmohan Mishra and the ways in which she can improve the IT Industry, visit her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekata-mishra/">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
19 May, 2023
Shayan Kohan
<h2>Legal Soft Places Over 1,000 Virtual Staff Within 650 Law Firms Nationwide</h2><p>Los Angeles, CA—Legal Soft, a virtual staffing and full-service marketing company, has announced that it’s crossed an important milestone. As of 2023, the company has placed over 1,000 virtual workers within 650 law firms across the nation. The company works exclusively with clients in the legal industry across specific verticals including personal injury, employment, immigration, family law, and estate planning to name a few.</p><p>Legal Soft was first established in 2015 by CEO and founder <a href="https://legalsoft.com/hamid-kohan/">Hamid Kohan</a>. Kohan is an experienced serial entrepreneur with a background working in the computer software and legal industries. After just a few short months of working in the legal space, Kohan noticed a lack of qualified and affordable legal staff within the industry. It was then when Kohan and co-founder Nathan Sumekh launched their <a href="https://legalsoft.com/virtual-assistant/">virtual legal staffing</a> services. Word spread about Legal Soft’s virtual staffing services, and just one year after launching, Legal Soft partnered with 200 law firms nationwide and grew to 60 internal staff.</p><p>Since Legal Soft’s launch, the business has been moving quickly in its field and also been lauded for helping revolutionize the legal industry. Not only has the company helped provide law firms with cost-efficient staffing solutions, but Legal Soft has also helped scale law firms by over 100% year after year.</p><p>The announcement comes on the back of news that Legal Soft has entered its fifth year of continuous growth, doubling in sizes year after year. In doing so, the company has also opened two new international offices with plans to open three more in Q4 of 2023. Today, the company works with 650 law firms across the country, successfully placing 1,000 virtual staff with expectations to double these numbers by the first quarter of 2024. </p><p>With international offices located in Nicaragua, Mexico, the Philippines, Colombia, and Ecuador, Legal Soft’ aims to build a global legal powerhouse with a mission of helping law firms hire qualified and affordable staff. Looking forward, the team at Legal Soft is paving the way to place over 3,000 virtual staff as they continue to help partnered law firms increase their market value, reduce operational costs, and scale their firms through innovative solutions.</p><p><i>Legal Soft is a collection of highly skilled professionals with a wealth of experience within the legal industry. The company prides itself on its ability to adapt and excel in the ever-evolving legal sector, providing comprehensive support to law firms of all sizes. Legal Soft’s specialties encompass business development, marketing, lead generation, automation, and staffing. It also covers a wide range of legal practice areas to provide the most thorough service possible. Today, Legal Soft works with over 650 law firms and is the largest provider of virtual staff for law firms in the United States.</i></p><p>To learn more about Legal Soft, visit the company’s website at <a href="https://legalsoft.com/">https://legalsoft.com/</a> or contact:</p><p>Shayan Kohan</p><p>shayan@legalsoft.com</p><p>+1 (818) 939-7400</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/legal.soft/">https://www.instagram.com/legal.soft/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legalsoftsolution/">https://www.facebook.com/legalsoftsolution/</a></p>
25 Apr, 2023
Sherif Sayed
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xcKhnm-r_2fXxFaE9UX5Hs7bJalLo7J0bGzTFd7MVsv0FuJETZuTXrzJ_wsubWt78inGlVUsjYQK-pIlxbApl0nc1cCWa34U0wSHNgTo-dUDp8m96LOtuSdT0khmD02Vri8DwhVz-DBbzI8zuxOdD9A"></figure><h2>Well Sayed Labs Launches New Alpha Pharaoh Flavors</h2><p><i>Frisco, TX</i> - Health and fitness startup <a href="https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/">Well Sayed Labs</a> has announced the launch of the newest flavors in its all-natural supplement for athletes, Alpha Pharaoh Preworkout. The company will offer Fruit Punch, Blueberry Lemonade, Watermelon Burst, and Egyptian Fruits. The last is a nod to the company’s Egyptian origins and is a mix of tangerines, oranges, and mangos grown in Egypt.</p><p>The company feels that releasing the new flavors has the potential to attract new customers who are looking for a different taste experience. By expanding the range of flavors available, Well Sayed Labs hopes to reach a broader audience and increase sales and brand awareness. The company believes that these new flavors will keep existing customers engaged and interested in the product, encouraging them to continue purchasing Alpha Pharaoh Preworkout and even recommend it to others, with the goal of building a strong and dedicated customer base. </p><p>Alpha Pharaoh Preworkout hopes to differentiate itself from its competitors by continuing to expand its product offerings. By offering unique and innovative flavor options, Well Sayed Labs can stand out in the market and potentially attract customers who are looking for something different or more exciting than what is currently available from other brands.</p><p>The company is committed to quality, and every new flavor is crafted from all-natural ingredients. Alpha Pharaoh has no food coloring or dyes and has been lab-tested and third-party verified. The products are manufactured in the US in an FDA-registered facility which is also GMP certified.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/F8lJOYK0S0MEscDJa8xqLbNQYMwDfYqR2mnil5u2ZJnyUtqKShSOPVI5hVKOPdExqc4xZicB27ZfbuucqCKsUPEabr2I7SAwQTJidx_Pd0f8Thhn-PTiK5V1_UdQ7DeL4S3EdqoQDD8h-_Oq9K1D8sE"></figure><p>Alpha Pharaoh was designed to provide additional support to athletes such as CrossFit enthusiasts, weightlifters, and anyone looking to build muscle and maintain a healthy fitness level. It is crafted from 13 natural ingredients, including Beta Alanine and Tart Cherry extract. The product is additive-free and aims to prevent muscle fatigue and soreness, accelerate muscle recovery time, and provide an extra boost of energy and focus.</p><p>Founder and CEO Sharif Sayed says that Alpha Pharaoh pays tribute to his Egyptian heritage and his goal was to incorporate the strength and power of the ancient pharaohs into the brand. “We believe in being dependable, consistent, and empowering,” Sayed says. “We seek to deliver a quality product while treating customers with respect and honesty, empowering them to achieve their fitness goals.”</p><p>Well Sayed Labs is celebrating the release of its new flavors by offering customers a limited-time 25% discount with its subscription program. “We know that our target audience typically consists of those who pursue fitness while also working full-time,” Sayed states. “We’re dedicated to offering convenience for our customers, so we’re pleased to offer a ‘set it and forget it’ subscription service, ensuring that our customers receive the supplements they want right to their door every month.”</p><p>He adds that the company has experienced a great deal of engagement from its customers since its inception in January 2023 (CORRECT DATE IF WRONG). “Our goal is to become the leading provider of premium health and fitness products,” Sayed affirms. “We plan to achieve this in five years by continuously innovating, developing quality products that meet customer needs, and growing our global reach. We are confident that with hard work and dedication we will be able to meet our objectives and continue driving innovation within the health and fitness industry for many more years to come.”</p><p><strong>About Well Sayed Labs</strong></p><p><i>Well Sayed Labs LLC is a health and fitness start up that offers an all-natural preworkout supplement under the brand Alpha Pharaoh. Soon the company will offer more products in its line that will range from sports performance to weight loss. The company offers a subscription service for its products.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/">https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Sharif Sayed at sharif@wellsayedlabs.com</p><p>For reading this article, here is a special code for 50% off. Use code @ checkout: Pharaoh50</p>
18 Apr, 2023
Sherif Sayed
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/A4AUpycz56MIx531Sssbwre6_xvS6nnvFZw3hD4UKUhtAKg1erRSK2anBrlMJ5nYXwShQ_is7HmC6MJgsIqyARaIU1cQGwx_Rdzgut80hjRxOT4FzA8u9tZl4opce8ZM3R0epLXBeV1YFDRXb8UkuG4"></figure><h2>Well Sayed Labs Expands Alpha Pharaoh Line of Products</h2><p><i>Frisco, TX</i> - Texas-based <a href="https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/">Well Sayed Labs</a>, a health and fitness startup, has released details about its company-wide expansion plans, which include launching new flavors in its product line; hiring new staff members across multiple countries; and launching a series of social media campaigns to increase its customer base.</p><p>Well Sayed Labs is currently focusing its expansion upon its signature product, the Alpha Pharaoh line of supplements. The product is all-natural, contains no food coloring or dyes, and has been lab tested and third-party verified. Alpha Pharaoh is manufactured in the US in an FDA registered, GMP certified facility. By May of 2023, the supplement will be available in 4 flavors: Fruit Punch, Blueberry Lemonade, Watermelon Burst and Egyptian Fruits, the last of which is crafted specifically from fruits cultivated in Egypt: tangerines, oranges, and mangos.</p><p>This is a nod to the company’s Egyptian heritage, which is also the reason behind its pharaoh-inspired brand logo. Well Sayed Labs draws inspiration from the wisdom of ancient Egypt, reflecting a commitment to holistic nourishment for both the body and mind. The company’s core values emphasize a commitment to excellence, dependability, and fairness, ensuring that customers receive the best possible experience with the brand.</p><p>This dedication to service is paired with a targeted scaling plan, as the company is continuing to innovate and develop new products to meet customer needs and grow the brand’s global reach. Well Sayed Labs has developed a set of specific goals to increase revenue, grow its employee base, and gain new leads worldwide by 2025. With the intention of driving innovation within the health and fitness industry, the company plans to continue to seek solutions to demands.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xH0MClEtJLbTRDjbQlzbDHQ_ajD2Jlj1Avcjg2kgE7xChWT1Q-LUE4OVTrUzbxMRDI8O3T4AJhNdctwZYGod1ncGRoKp87W7nlmdgLpqaqfMVyuiftq5xwu4hY5rpIszSb4FIiexte9sqfIWiV4_JNU"></figure><p>Founder and CEO Sharif Sayed says that seeking organic ways to solve fitness challenges is the driving force behind the Alpha Pharaoh products. “One prime example is the use of cherry tart extract,” Sayed says. “It has anti-inflammatory properties to aid in muscle recovery after a strenuous workout. The high levels of antioxidants can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, leading to improved exercise recovery and decreased muscle soreness. This is the type of holistic ingredient we’re really passionate about - all-natural, with no side effects, and still truly effective.”</p><p>Sayed says that he and his team spent months researching and refining a blend of 13 all-natural ingredients that had the potential to boost muscle growth and performance, as well as provide energy and focus without any unpleasant side effects. “Our product is more than just a supplement - it's a way of life,” he says. “For me, the gym has always been my peace, and I’ve been an avid user of various nutritional supplements. I’ve tried them all and still found a gap in the market.”</p><p>Having previously worked at three large nutritional supplement companies in the US, Sayed started Well Sayed Labs with the goal of filling that gap and building a premier health and wellness tech company that provides high quality products. “Success is not a destination but rather an attitude - it's about believing you can accomplish anything you put your mind to,” he says. “My father taught me that it's not what we <i>have</i> that matters; it's what we are able to <i>give</i> that truly makes a difference.”</p><p><strong>About Well Sayed Labs</strong></p><p><i>Well Sayed Labs LLC is a natural supplement company specializing in its proprietary preworkout, Alpha Pharaoh. The company offers the only preworkout supplement on the market with Cherry Tart extract and now offers 4 flavors in its preworkout supplement, which can be purchased individually or as a monthly subscription.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/">https://www.wellsayedlabs.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Sharif Sayed at <a href="mailto:sharif@wellsayedlabs.com">sharif@wellsayedlabs.com</a></p><p>For reading this article, here is a special code for 50% off. Use code at checkout: Pharaoh50</p>
20 Jun, 2023
Greg Grovey
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0XsvSlHnOpMvowLUnwT7UwGw1g5VnrGDZi_15eQP44/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0XsvSlHnOpMvowLUnwT7UwGw1g5VnrGDZi_15eQP44/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 May, 2023
Eric Javits Operations LLC -
<p><strong>Eric Javits LLC. Announces Partnership With Fashion Entrepreneur Dario Markovic</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CoI-CHfFcn1shJbtYy2qJnxJHFhUlmMiA0i4A-hHt1ZVZuaDmgL39ZKL10HF2JbVyOmXy_QEHJxmXzRYnypBGi_4DZBjp6lJDEf6SbdMIDPmgoi-EUw6XGtvffAvJqq-GpJYKPFZ39r22doOlQchmk"></figure><p><i>New York City, New York–</i> Eric Javits Inc. is a luxury hat and handbag brand, established in 1985. The company has been producing luxury accessories for both men and women for decades, and has recently announced its latest partnership with Dario Markovic, as their new CEO, since 2020.</p><p>When the recent pandemic threatened Eric Javits LLC the company turned to Dario as their President, whose digital prowess enabled a complete transformation of the brand. Thanks to his strategic interventions, the brand averted bankruptcy, with 80% of its revenue now sourced from e-commerce. This led to a threefold increase in revenue and a five to seven-times surge in earnings.</p><p>Eric Javits LLC also has earned a reputation for its UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+ rated hats. The Squishee® straw or visor brim's protective capabilities are assessed using a UV 1000F Ultraviolet Transmittance Analyzer, which gauges spectral transmittance and computes the data into an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). This groundbreaking approach has contributed to the company's longevity, with over four decades in business.</p><p>Dario is still exploring, testing and developing all the possibilities that the Digital world gives an individual today in the fields of Digital Marketing using Social Media, Email Marketing, SMS Marketing, Loyalty, CRO, SEO, Marketplaces and many more. The partnership with Eric Javits Inc. also gives Dario a platform to Streamline Financial Processes, Restructure Internal Processes and expand strategies into different continents. </p><p>Dario Markovic's involvement has been a catalyst for global growth and expansion at Eric Javits Inc. The company has recently inaugurated its first stores in Korea, established distribution centers in Europe, and has plans to further extend its presence in Asia.</p><p>Dario articulates his passion for his role, saying, "Brands, business, and technology have always captivated me. In the past decade, I have been instrumental in assisting brands to create online stores and augment their e-commerce sales through the implementation of digital marketing strategies, email marketing, and more. It is crucial for organizations to swiftly comprehend the spirit of the times and demonstrate the agility to adapt to it."</p><p>Dario is still exploring, testing and developing all the possibilities that the Digital world gives an individual today in the fields of Digital Marketing using Social Media, Email Marketing, SMS Marketing, Loyalty, CRO, SEO, Marketplaces and many more. The partnership with Eric Javits Inc. also gives Dario a platform to Streamline Financial Processes, Restructure Internal Processes and expand strategies into different continents. </p><p>This partnership also brings about growth and expansion on a global scale. Eric Javits LLC recently just launched their debut stores in Korea, Distribution Centers in Europe, and plan to launch several more in Asia. </p><p>“I’ve always been passionate about brands, business, and technology,” Dario expresses. “Over the last 10 years, I’ve worked helping brands develop Online Stores and increasing their e-commerce sales by applying Digital Marketing strategies, Email Marketing, and more. The challenge for organizations is to quickly understand the zeitgeist and be flexible enough to embrace it.”</p><p><i>Eric Javits LLC is a luxury hat and handbag brand, established in 1985, located in New York City. The brand’s CEO is working on new ways to bring innovation to the ecommerce market, as well as develop strategies for revenue growth. For more information about the company, visit their </i><a href="https://ericjavits.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. To learn more about Dario Markovic and his journey, find information on his personal website,</i><a href="https://dariomarkovic.com/"><i> Dariomarkovic.com</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Dario Markovic</i></p><p><i>dario@ericjavits.com</i></p>
28 Nov, 2023
Geraldmonte Franks
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufzdHTGDh68btWWHpHv7TAOIZvPc0XkmClgfjFjKBZo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufzdHTGDh68btWWHpHv7TAOIZvPc0XkmClgfjFjKBZo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2023
Best Atti
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FV_jQJdvwz8yF5pg4MgftgKIr4NJNjYq2LUHhiSnFlg0TsZN5MF7IyFOL4kuQc3ocKumAYqP8lYUboMuuNLQYOmtKH1AEvgD3Xi8QgxJUEb-xqQRE7w7Dld61UJtnq7rzhN194IWUP1m0t9NtjX0DdQ"></figure><h2><strong>The Woman Behind CorporateBestie: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch Their Dreams</strong></h2><p>Bestie Atti has a lifelong passion for helping African entrepreneurs to start, manage, and scale their companies. She founded the tech company<a href="https://corporatebestie.com/"> CorporateBestie</a> to help founders to launch their businesses across borders - while avoiding unnecessary stress and paperwork.</p><p>Prior to CorporateBestie, Bestie served as the Chief Operations Officer for Innovation Growth Hub, a creative, business and technology incubation hub where she was responsible for implementing business and operations processes to drive growth while also developing programs to grow startups and MSMEs. She serves as a mentor on the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program and has mentored 6,000+ entrepreneurs under the program. The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program is the largest African philanthropic initiative. It has empowered over 15,000 entrepreneurs across 54 African countries, investing over $80 million in seed capital to support the kick-off and growth of businesses. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria.</p><p>Bestie has agreed to an interview as we discover her work with CorporateBestie and her mission to support entrepreneurs to start, launch and scale their companies in Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom.</p><p><strong>Tell us about your company.</strong></p><p>“CorporateBestie is a tech company that simplifies company formation and compliance management for African and non-African founders. Through our all-in-one tool, entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into a company, obtain their tax ID numbers, access a business bank account and other business growth tools inside our “founder’s toolbox”, thereby minimising their risk of failure within their early stages". </p><p><strong>Why did you start CorporateBestie?</strong></p><p>“I started working with SMEs and startups quite early in my career and realized that most entrepreneurs have fantastic ideas and solutions but lack the know-how to truly turn those ideas into a real company. For many, it was the legal jargon, complex paperwork, and expensive legal fees that hindered them from forming their companies, so we came up with our solution to provide an an-in-one tool to make the process of forming and launching a business as stress-free as possible, allowing founders and entrepreneurs to focus on achieving their goals and changing the world with their ideas.</p><p><strong>Who are your clients?</strong></p><p>“We target African and non-African entrepreneurs who want to get their companies set up in Africa, as well as those who wish to set up in the United States and the United Kingdom. We help them efficiently and conveniently get incorporated, comply with regulatory requirements, and expand their businesses.</p><p><strong>Why did you choose this industry?</strong></p><p>“In any economy, entrepreneurship drives growth, productivity, job creation, and prosperity. Entrepreneurs also solve some of the most pressing social and environmental challenges. The world of business and entrepreneurship is growing rapidly, thanks to technology and innovation. We want to empower anyone who identifies as an entrepreneur or is interested in entrepreneurship. We help them start, manage compliance, and expand their businesses globally.”</p><p><strong>What drives you personally in your work?</strong></p><p>“I believe that everyone has an idea in them that can be utilized to create global impact, influence and income, irrespective of age, gender, race or background and all the other stereotypes that exist. Sometimes, these ideas might look foolish and not worth a dime to others, but when they are put through the right systems, structures and support, these ideas get a chance to thrive. The work we do at CorporateBestie is a representation of that. We want to ensure that the people who identify as entrepreneurs and dare to dream get the support they need to turn their ideas into real, sustainable companies."</p><p><strong>What does entrepreneurship mean to you?</strong></p><p>“Entrepreneurship for me is encapsulated in the African word <i>Ubuntu</i>, which translates as ‘I am because you are’. It is a phrase that explains the essence of life and our interconnectedness. Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business to generate profit. It is about building a business that solves problems while achieving three key metrics: impact, influence, and income. More entrepreneurs need to build solutions with the knowledge and understanding that they are not earning their daily bread today, but are building solutions and organisations that will stand the test of time.”</p><p><strong>What do you hope to help your clients achieve?</strong></p><p>“I believe that the clients we work with are tomorrow’s innovators, capable of reducing poverty, creating new jobs, and advancing socio-economic advancement around the world. What I love the most about entrepreneurship is its ripple effect nature and its ability to change not only one life - the life of the entrepreneur - but the ability also to impact multiple people's lives simultaneously, thereby creating quick and impact-driven change.”</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://corporatebestie.com/"> https://corporatebestie.com/</a> </p>
02 May, 2023
Cj Geaux
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7Ta9PyfOIF8tnMBIuM4xkm1DyBIgjhi9_W2uOMt0RQdzjBPoCrICDkDHoIIqkQlKIugJ9YN7d8XcXIYHzJ0NGRXkTqsaCS3MBoJfAB4PXUFuypRoy5sg3suy2T1iwKrrzQSUqfVn6SG9IsJsYyCstzA"></figure><h2>The House of Sprays Set to Launch in Stores</h2><p><i>New Orleans, LA</i> - Black-owned dietary supplement and health company, the House of Sprays has just announced that its products will soon be available on select store shelves. The company’s range of sprays are currently available online; but as demand online quickly grew the House of Sprays has has decided it will now make the line available for purchase at brick-and-mortar retail stores.</p><p>The House of Sprays is currently developing distribution partnerships across the Southeast US and over the next five years plans to scale nation wide. Husband and wife Rashad and Pebbles Lewis successfully scaled their FMP Accessories brand to over seven figures in recent years, and early projections show that The House of Sprays brand will surpass those figures ahead of original speculation. The early expansion into stores will allow The House of Sprays to reach a larger customer base and tap into new markets that are interested in health and wellness products.</p><p>The tandem is excited to take this step and believes having the products available in physical stores will help the company to achieve this goal much earlier than they originally planned. </p><p>“The increased visibility and public awareness will definitely expedite some of our plans” said Rashad. The Lewis team also believes making products available on store shelves will better serve both new and old customers, especially those who need immediate help with some of their health and wellness goals.</p><p>Secondly, physical stores can offer customers a more tactile and personal shopping experience. Customers can see, touch, feel the sprays to get a better understanding of how revolutionary the product is. This can be especially important for health and dietary supplement products. The House of Sprays team knows that being able to see the sprays in person will help customers recognize the high quality of the products and ease and convenience the packaging allows.</p><p>Being in physical stores can offer a level of convenience that online shopping may not always provide. Customers who need a product quickly or who may not have access to the internet can purchase the products in-person without having to wait for shipping.</p><p>Finally, having the sprays available in physical stores can help the brand reach a wider audience, including those who may not be frequent online shoppers or who may prefer to purchase products in-person. This can help The House of Sprays tap into new markets and expand its customer base.</p><p>To achieve its desired growth, the company will be honing its focus on increasing its brand awareness, building relationships with retailers, and developing a strong supply chain. The House of Sprays’ leadership team is focused on streamlining its logistics, as well as potentially hiring additional staff to support these efforts.</p><p>The company plans to continue to scale through a combination of increased brand awareness and partnerships with both non-profit advocacy groups and for profit retailers and gyms. The House of Sprays team plans to continue to innovate and provide high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of its customers to achieve this goal.</p><p>The House of Sprays currently offers three innovative products designed to help customers reach health and life goals and improve their overall mental and physical well-being. The Boost spray was created as a replacement for high-sugar energy drinks and is intended to naturally boost energy with B vitamins and L-Carnitine. The Curb spray is designed to control appetite and to be utilized in conjunction with a healthy food regimen and exercise program to lose and/or maintain weight. Its primary ingredient is BHB salts. Lastly, the Snooze spray, with CBD (Cannabidiol), Melatonin, and Organic Hemp Oil, is a sleep aid intended to replace potentially harmful and addictive sleep medications.</p><p>The company founders are experienced entrepreneurs who previously founded FMP Accessories LLC, an apparel and accessory boutique; and FMP Transportation LLC, a luxury transportation company. The couple is pleased about the expansion of all lines of business, particularly about the House of Spray products becoming available on store shelves. “We define success as being able to help people, provide for our family and bring happiness to the marketplace,” they share.</p><p><i>House of Sprays is a Black-owned dietary supplement and health-focused company based in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. The company offers three innovative sprays: Boost for energy, Curb as an appetite suppressant, and Snooze as a sleep aid. The sprays are currently available online and will hit select store shelves in 2023.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://thehouseofsprays.com/">https://thehouseofsprays.com/</a></p><p>Contact Pebbles and Rashad Lewis: info@thehouseofsprays.com</p><p>Instagram: @_houseofsprays</p><p>TikTok: @houseofsprays</p>
22 Jun, 2023
Tony Green
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MFsdNlJXJWmvyCi2ohX8kEWIGVND9KzM_gF5bxzibYU-ONN6sucV9kNTSqhf3dvWINSX-qZvqI7EfM0GXRwLmbp9yqKbYxNuUZYPLYCc4rl8wN7mcMn-CsB1JL3eh0I8gW1qHaROzAMJX80pCoCn7A0"></figure><h2>Revolutionizing the Real Estate Industry: The Innovative Approach of Arya Real Estate</h2><p>The real estate industry has been around for centuries, but it hasn't always been an innovative or forward-thinking industry. Many of the processes and procedures used today have remained largely unchanged for decades, if not longer. With the advent of technology and the changing needs of consumers, it's clear that the real estate industry needs to be shaken up - it must adapt to new technologies, evolving consumer demands, and changing business models in order to remain competitive and relevant. </p><p>Meet <a href="https://www.aryarealestate.com/">Arya Real Estate</a>.</p><p>This virtual cloud-based real estate brokerage firm is disrupting the industry with its novel approach to real estate transactions. Arya focuses on the use of cloud-based technologies to streamline the entire real estate transaction process. With a mission to serve both their agents' business growth and their clients' service needs, Arya Real Estate offers a seamless platform for finding, financing, and closing a real estate transaction.</p><p>One of the unique features of Arya Real Estate is their integration of financial services professionals and real estate-related vendors into one platform, creating a more efficient and effective real estate experience for consumers. This integration helps to ensure that clients have access to all the resources they need to complete a real estate transaction successfully.</p><p>Real estate agents looking for a new brokerage to join can benefit from Arya Real Estate's cloud-based platform, which allows for greater flexibility and access to resources. Agents can use the platform to find and close deals while also utilizing the wealth-building opportunities available through the brokerage.</p><p>For real estate consumers looking to buy or sell a home, Arya Real Estate's platform offers a streamlined process that simplifies the transaction and ensures a smoother experience. From finding a home to financing and closing the deal, clients can manage the entire process through one platform.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vc5e1XKSS5-eJOX2n5QojI8THk2NFll8EAeZusgAr2qfKf1_Rh__Th21nJV58dgRJJhBsyFshEzdJko4fuE82lZdFffIKmXTDaF3JDhhSYIP_FSX2DLwjGKETLsDRF_LHSPnNwDIeH24HxUjKBXF1e4"></figure><p>In the next five years, Arya Real Estate aims to become the number one resource for real estate-related transactions and the leading platform for real estate professionals, consumers, and financial service providers. They also hope to have grown to over 100K+ real estate associates and employees, expanding their reach to 26 different states and 50+ cities in the US.</p><p>The philosophy of Arya Real Estate is to show up even when you don't feel like it and to help others realize their ideas and achieve their successes. They believe that success is not final and that failure is not fatal. This philosophy is reflected in their commitment to providing their agents and clients with the resources and support they need to succeed.</p><p>In addition to offering a virtual platform for real estate transactions, Arya Real Estate also provides their agents with a unique investment opportunity through their proprietary crowd-funding platform. This allows agents to invest in real estate opportunities and build their wealth alongside their clients.</p><p>Arya Real Estate is a forward-thinking brokerage that is leveraging the power of cloud-based technologies to streamline the real estate transaction process. With their focus on serving both agents and clients, they are poised for growth and success in the years to come.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.aryarealestate.com/">https://www.aryarealestate.com/</a> </p>
30 Jun, 2023
Tony Green
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UlAOYig-daCxwWds40AQRSwFfj1We6FopPTK9SjoaLgC-WcIf5tS3Wc4rfqiBtXHASgBzYkS_uyuc1Cp26M0cZPMXPE7orkE4XXR2VBNV9Y6ZqfdrI4k8g-1ucLL3DOJRJ3OYCvHDV9vKjljYvvyt0"></figure><h2>Arya Real Estate Expands to 50+ Cities Across 26 States in the US</h2><p><i>Atlanta, GA </i>- Arya Real Estate, a virtual cloud-based real estate brokerage firm, has announced plans to expand to 26 different states and over 50 new cities in the US. As the first completely virtual real estate platform, Arya has the flexibility to handle this expansion, and hopes to branch out even more within the next few years.</p><p>The leadership team at Arya feels that this new growth will increase the firm’s reach and presence in the real estate market. This expansion will provide Arya with the opportunity to tap into new markets, attract new clients and agents, and increase its revenue. By establishing a presence in these new locations, Arya Real Estate will be able to offer its unique virtual platform to a larger audience and continue to streamline the real estate transaction process.</p><p>Arya Real Estate integrates financial services professionals and real estate related vendors to consumers in one seamless platform. As an active participant in the real estate market, Arya offers its agents a unique opportunity to grow their own personal portfolios and gain valuable experience in the industry.</p><p>As the firm continues to expand, the leadership team remains focused on providing superior customer service, believing that keeping clients satisfied is a top priority. The team focuses on accuracy and creative problem-solving, and has experienced success in locating desirable properties that may have otherwise been overlooked. Arya’s team is excited about the possibilities opening up to them with the new expansion, and looks forward to sourcing prime properties in over 50 new cities.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aGCKXuiSL4b_rSfmmVGDWgL4QHUhf7HoFO0aATPLtwwzrw0LSkTdTLuJRawChyCusnaDNVgIHpIFbnGfCuwuOUARbRwm8y__Ib_-cekTgYXXxN1HDGiyhue1Sro8seB6RFWHljwKtben8x5A1eM2cWY"></figure><p>The growth has been made possible by Arya’s proprietary, simplified process, making renting, buying, or selling a home more accessible. Arya utilizes the latest technology to provide time-efficient outcomes, saving clients time, money, and energy. As the firm continues to expand, its team’s goal is to make each client’s dreams come true, helping them to start a new chapter in their life.</p><p>A spokesperson for the company says that now is the perfect time for real estate agents looking for a new brokerage to join, or for real estate consumers looking to buy/and or sell a home, to partner with Arya.</p><p>“The real estate journey is often a once-or-twice-in-a-lifetime activity, making it easy to feel overwhelmed when entering this unknown territory,” says Arya’s spokesperson. “Although some aspects of the process have become more accessible through technology, standing out in a crowded market can still be a challenge. Thus, working with a trustworthy real estate professional is key to success, and at Arya Real Estate, we are committed to guiding our clients through this complex process.”</p><p>The team at Arya attributes its success to its philosophy of accountability. “We believe in showing up even when you don't feel like it,” Arya states. “We feel that helping others realize their ideas and achieve their successes ensures that you are a success as well. Success is not final and failure is not fatal. We have learned from our past challenges and are excited about the growth of our company.”</p><p>Arya Real Estate is a virtual, cloud-based real estate brokerage firm that prioritizes the development and utilization of cutting-edge technology to expand its national brokerage. The company aims to support the growth and wealth-building opportunities of its agents while also meeting the service needs of clients. Utilizing their proprietary technology, Arya Real Estate streamlines the entire real estate transaction process from finding a property to securing financing and ultimately closing the deal, all on one seamless platform.</p><p>Within five years, the team at Arya hopes to become a top resource for real estate related transactions and the top platform for real estate professionals, consumers and financial service providers. “Our passion is seamless integration, making real estate transactions run more smoothly,” says the company spokesperson. “In five years, our goal is to grow to over 100k in real estate associates and employees.”</p><p><i>Arya Real Estate is a virtual cloud-based real estate brokerage firm focused on leveraging technology to streamline the real estate transaction process for its agents and clients. The company aims to create a national brokerage that provides agents with opportunities for business growth and wealth building, while also offering clients exceptional service. </i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.aryarealestate.com/">https://www.aryarealestate.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Tony Green at <a href="mailto:support@aryarealestate.com">support@aryarealestate.com</a> </p>
28 Apr, 2023
Lisa Leit
<p>At Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness, Dr. Lisa Leit Teaches You to Help Others Overcome Apathy & Anxiety</p><figure class="image"><img 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coaching has taken off in our society, but you may be wondering what, exactly, a coach does and if it is a viable career path. Dr. Lisa Leit, the founder of <a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/">Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness</a>, explains, “You can think of coaching as coming alongside a client who has a specific goal that they want to attain. It could be almost anything: for example, healthier relationships, stronger finances, or more confidence to get a better job. You provide the guidance they need in order to get there. What’s so awesome about what we do at our institute is that we provide scientific techniques for our coaches, who are transforming the lives of their own clients in only 45 days. Think more happiness and greater productivity, and you’ll understand why our coaches are in so much demand.”</p><p>The Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is based in Austin, Texas, and is led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaleit/">Dr. Lisa, PhD</a>, who is an expert in the field of developmental psychology, a Master Certified Coach, and one of the 2021 Top Visionaries in Healthcare, as recognized by the IFAH. </p><p>“At the institute, we have created ICF-accredited e-courses that train coaches to use our Happy Whole Human assessment and paradigm-shifting program to evoke awareness, earn trust, and empower clients to be their most authentic self and achieve their goals,” says Dr. Lisa. </p><figure class="image"><img 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online training program focuses first and foremost on community: giving coaches valuable opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment as they grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The institute’s instructors act as consistent, ethical, transparent, and reliable guides and incorporate hands-on learning, projects, and individual work, with the goal of maximizing learning and engagement. </p><p>The training offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness includes:</p><ul><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level One Certification, 60-hour Coach-Specific Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Two Certification: Holistic Wellness Facilitator Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Three Certification: Advanced Coach Training</li><li>ICF Mentoring with Dr. Lisa</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Hypnotic Coach Holistic Wellness Training Certification Program</li><li>Relationship Coach Training (Mediation/Conflict Resolution)</li><li>Neuroscience in Coaching</li><li>Coach Marketing Brain Hack Project (Understanding the Neurology of Attracting and Winning New Clients)</li></ul><p>“Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certification are especially exciting because they received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation,” says Dr. Lisa. “We also celebrated when our hypnotic coach certification program was accredited because it validates what we believe: that hypnosis can be a valuable tool for coaches who would like to empower their clients.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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can enroll in virtual courses at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness throughout the year, with each one taking between 60-236 hours to complete, depending on the curriculum. Students who receive certification will have mastered proven tools that can help them succeed as coaches. </p><p>Programs offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness are helping coaches to combine their empathy with scientifically proven techniques for empowering clients. “That is how we change the world. We can empower other people to live lives that are free of apathy and stress and that are full of inner peace and potential.”</p><p><i>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness was founded by Dr. Lisa Leit and is creating a new generation of coaches who guide their clients to discover more in their personal and professional lives. Coaches learn to use the HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® scientifically validated holistic wellness Self-Assessment, which helps clients to enjoy improvements in their emotional wellness, overall life satisfaction, and overall health and well-being.</i></p><p><i>For more information about </i><a href="http://www.drlisaleit.com"><i>Dr. Lisa Leit</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.happywholehuman.com"><i>Happy Whole Human</i></a><i>, please visit </i><a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/"><i>www.happywholehuman.institute/</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img 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28 Apr, 2023
Lisa Leit
<p>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness: Dr. Lisa Leit Teaches You How to Gift Others with Inner Peace </p><figure class="image"><img 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the demand for personal coaches continues to grow, you may be wondering if it will hit a ceiling. Is coaching a career that truly has long-term potential? “That is an excellent question, and the answer comes down to two factors: where you get your training and how committed you are to helping other people to have healthier relationships, careers, and personal lives,” says Dr. Lisa Leit, the founder of <a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/">Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness</a>. “With our accredited certification programs, we are helping our students to understand the latest techniques that are backed by science. More importantly, though, we are empowering them to make a difference in the lives of clients who are stressed, anxious, and apathetic.”</p><p>The Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is based in Austin, Texas, and is led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaleit/">Dr. Lisa, PhD</a>, who is an expert in the field of developmental psychology, a Master Certified Coach, and one of the 2021 Top Visionaries in Healthcare, as recognized by the IFAH.</p><p>“At the institute, we have created ICF-accredited e-courses that train coaches to use our Happy Whole Human assessment and paradigm-shifting program to evoke awareness, earn trust, and empower clients to be their most authentic self and achieve their goals,” says Dr. Lisa. </p><figure class="image"><img 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online training program focuses first and foremost on community: giving coaches valuable opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment as they grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The institute’s instructors act as consistent, ethical, transparent, and reliable guides and incorporate hands-on learning, projects, and individual work, with the goal of maximizing learning and engagement. </p><p>The training offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness includes:</p><ul><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level One Certification, 60-hour Coach-Specific Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Two Certification: Holistic Wellness Facilitator Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Three Certification: Advanced Coach Training</li><li>ICF Mentoring with Dr. Lisa</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Hypnotic Coach Holistic Wellness Training Certification Program</li><li>Relationship Coach Training (Mediation/Conflict Resolution)</li><li>Neuroscience in Coaching</li><li>Coach Marketing Brain Hack Project (Understanding the Neurology of Attracting and Winning New Clients)</li></ul><p>“Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certification are especially exciting because they received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation,” says Dr. Lisa. “We are especially proud that our hypnotic coach certification program was accredited as well. As more people seek the help of personal coaches, we believe that hypnosis will be a unique tool for empowering them to achieve their personal and professional goals.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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can enroll in virtual courses at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness throughout the year, with each one taking between 60-236 hours to complete, depending on the curriculum. Students who receive certification will have mastered proven tools that can help them succeed as coaches. </p><p>“Remember this number: 45. That’s how many days it takes our coaches to transform their clients’ lives,” says Dr. Lisa. “Utilizing our scientifically based techniques and their own compassion, they are contributing to a better world for all of us. Join us at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness, and we will show you how.”</p><p><i>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness was founded by Dr. Lisa Leit and is creating a new generation of coaches who guide their clients to discover more in their personal and professional lives. Coaches learn to use the HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® scientifically validated holistic wellness Self-Assessment, which helps clients to enjoy improvements in their emotional wellness, overall life satisfaction, and overall health and well-being.</i></p><p><i>For more information about </i><a href="http://www.drlisaleit.com"><i>Dr. Lisa Leit</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.happywholehuman.com"><i>Happy Whole Human</i></a><i>, please visit </i><a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/"><i>www.happywholehuman.institute/</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img 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28 Apr, 2023
Lisa Leit
<p>Ready to Make a Difference? Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness Gives You the Tools to Change the World </p><figure class="image"><img 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you are like many people, you may think that the world is full of cynicism, stress, and dysfunction, but is that the complete story? Dr. Lisa Leit, the founder of <a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/">Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness</a>, offers a different perspective. “Yes, it is unfortunately true that apathy, anxiety, and relationship problems are everywhere, but so are individuals who are helping to solve them. Every day, we are enrolling more people who want to become coaches and use our techniques to improve their clients’ lives in only 45 days. They are proving that the answers to how we can create stronger relationships and a healthier society lie within ourselves.”</p><p>The Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is based in Austin, Texas, and is led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaleit/">Dr. Lisa, PhD</a>, who is an expert in the field of developmental psychology, a Master Certified Coach, and one of the 2021 Top Visionaries in Healthcare, as recognized by the IFAH. </p><p>“At the institute, we have created ICF-accredited e-courses that train coaches to use our Happy Whole Human assessment and paradigm-shifting program to evoke awareness, earn trust, and empower clients to be their most authentic self and achieve their goals,” says Dr. Lisa. </p><figure class="image"><img 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online training program focuses first and foremost on community: giving coaches valuable opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment as they grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The institute’s instructors act as consistent, ethical, transparent, and reliable guides and incorporate hands-on learning, projects, and individual work, with the goal of maximizing learning and engagement. </p><p>The training offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness includes:</p><ul><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level One Certification, 60-hour Coach-Specific Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Two Certification: Holistic Wellness Facilitator Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Three Certification: Advanced Coach Training</li><li>ICF Mentoring with Dr. Lisa</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Hypnotic Coach Holistic Wellness Training Certification Program</li><li>Relationship Coach Training (Mediation/Conflict Resolution)</li><li>Neuroscience in Coaching</li><li>Coach Marketing Brain Hack Project (Understanding the Neurology of Attracting and Winning New Clients)</li></ul><p>“Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certification are especially exciting because they received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation,” says Dr. Lisa. “However, we are thrilled by the accreditation of our hypnotic coach certification program. With hypnosis growing in acceptance, we can now offer coaches a unique chance to learn how to use it to empower their own clients.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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can enroll in virtual courses at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness throughout the year, with each one taking between 60-236 hours to complete, depending on the curriculum. Students who receive certification will have mastered proven tools that can help them succeed as coaches. </p><p>“At Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness, we are training coaches to help their clients by leveraging scientifically proven techniques and their own empathy,” says Dr. Lisa. “Imagine the difference you can make in someone else’s life in only 45 days. That is a job that you will feel excited about showing up to work to do.”</p><p><i>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness was founded by Dr. Lisa Leit and is creating a new generation of coaches who guide their clients to discover more in their personal and professional lives. Coaches learn to use the HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® scientifically validated holistic wellness Self-Assessment, which helps clients to enjoy improvements in their emotional wellness, overall life satisfaction, and overall health and well-being.</i></p><p><i>For more information about </i><a href="http://www.drlisaleit.com"><i>Dr. Lisa Leit</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.happywholehuman.com"><i>Happy Whole Human</i></a><i>, please visit </i><a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/"><i>www.happywholehuman.institute/</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img 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28 Apr, 2023
Lisa Leit
<p>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness: Empowering Change Makers to Transform Communities</p><figure class="image"><img 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you think about it, it really is telling that despite the hundreds of books that have been written on how to find peace and fulfillment, people remain apathetic, stressed, and anxious. “At <a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/">Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness</a>, we believe that the answer lies in each of us,” says Dr. Lisa Leit. “If we want to change the world and see our society move in a healthier direction, then we must be agents of transformation. We are training our coaches in our scientifically proven methods that help others to create healthier relationships, become more productive, and take control of their lives. </p><p>The Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is based in Austin, Texas, and is led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaleit/">Dr. Lisa, PhD</a>, who is an expert in the field of developmental psychology, a Master Certified Coach, and one of the 2021 Top Visionaries in Healthcare, as recognized by the IFAH. </p><p>“At the institute, we have created ICF-accredited e-courses that train coaches to use our Happy Whole Human assessment and paradigm-shifting program to evoke awareness, earn trust, and empower clients to be their most authentic self and achieve their goals,” says Dr. Lisa. </p><figure class="image"><img 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online training program focuses first and foremost on community: giving coaches valuable opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment as they grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The institute’s instructors act as consistent, ethical, transparent, and reliable guides and incorporate hands-on learning, projects, and individual work, with the goal of maximizing learning and engagement. </p><p>The training offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness includes:</p><ul><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level One Certification, 60-hour Coach-Specific Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Two Certification: Holistic Wellness Facilitator Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Three Certification: Advanced Coach Training</li><li>ICF Mentoring with Dr. Lisa</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Hypnotic Coach Holistic Wellness Training Certification Program</li><li>Relationship Coach Training (Mediation/Conflict Resolution)</li><li>Neuroscience in Coaching</li><li>Coach Marketing Brain Hack Project (Understanding the Neurology of Attracting and Winning New Clients)</li></ul><p>“Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certification are especially exciting because they received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation,” says Dr. Lisa. “We are especially happy about the accreditation of our hypnotic coach certification program. Until now, hypnosis has largely been on the edge of our society, so we are optimistic that by training our students in this unique technique, we can ultimately help more people to find fulfillment.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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can enroll in virtual courses at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness throughout the year, with each one taking between 60-236 hours to complete, depending on the curriculum. Students who receive certification will have mastered proven tools that can help them succeed as coaches. </p><p>“At Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness, we believe that each of us can be the solution for other people,” Dr. Lisa says. “As coaches, we can show our clients that it really is possible to attain more inner peace and fulfillment in less than 45 days. Few things are more satisfying than helping others to transform themselves.”</p><p><i>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness was founded by Dr. Lisa Leit and is creating a new generation of coaches who guide their clients to discover more in their personal and professional lives. Coaches learn to use the HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® scientifically validated holistic wellness Self-Assessment, which helps clients to enjoy improvements in their emotional wellness, overall life satisfaction, and overall health and well-being.</i></p><p><i>For more information about </i><a href="http://www.drlisaleit.com"><i>Dr. Lisa Leit</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.happywholehuman.com"><i>Happy Whole Human</i></a><i>, please visit </i><a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/"><i>www.happywholehuman.institute/</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img 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Lisa Leit
<p>Dr. Lisa Leit and Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness: Coaches that Change the World </p><figure class="image"><img 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you feel frustrated by the ongoing dysfunction in society and wonder how you can make a difference, Dr. Lisa Leit understands. The founder of <a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/">Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness</a> asks, “Have you ever wondered why we are capable of remarkable advancements like the Metaverse and AI, yet so many of us remain unfulfilled and wish life was better? Our ability to handle stress and anxiety and to have healthy relationships isn’t evolving alongside our technological innovations. At our institute, we believe the solution is people: coaches who empower their clients through measurable improvements in their happiness, health, relationships, and productivity.” </p><p>The Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is based in Austin, Texas, and is led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaleit/">Dr. Lisa, PhD</a>, who is an expert in the field of developmental psychology, a Master Certified Coach, and one of the 2021 Top Visionaries in Healthcare, as recognized by the IFAH. </p><p>“At the institute, we have created ICF-accredited e-courses that train coaches to use our Happy Whole Human assessment and paradigm-shifting program to evoke awareness, earn trust, and empower clients to be their most authentic self and achieve their goals,” says Dr. Lisa. </p><figure class="image"><img 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online training program focuses first and foremost on community: giving coaches valuable opportunities to practice their skills in a safe environment as they grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The institute’s instructors act as consistent, ethical, transparent, and reliable guides and incorporate hands-on learning, projects, and individual work, with the goal of maximizing learning and engagement. </p><p>The training offered by Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness includes:</p><ul><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level One Certification, 60-hour Coach-Specific Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Two Certification: Holistic Wellness Facilitator Training</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Level Three Certification: Advanced Coach Training</li><li>ICF Mentoring with Dr. Lisa</li><li>HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® Hypnotic Coach Holistic Wellness Training Certification Program</li><li>Relationship Coach Training (Mediation/Conflict Resolution)</li><li>Neuroscience in Coaching</li><li>Coach Marketing Brain Hack Project (Understanding the Neurology of Attracting and Winning New Clients)</li></ul><p>“Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certification are especially exciting because they received accreditation from the International Coaching Federation,” says Dr. Lisa. “They even accredited our hypnotic coach certification program, which is a unique opportunity for coaches, as it shows that hypnosis is entering the mainstream.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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can enroll in virtual courses at Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness throughout the year, with each one taking between 60-236 hours to complete, depending on the curriculum. Students who receive certification will have mastered proven tools that can help them succeed as coaches. </p><p>“Our coaches are empowering their clients to unlock better versions of themselves in less than 45 days,” Dr. Lisa says. “Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness is ultimately about training people to be the solution for others. That is how we can change the world, one person at a time.”</p><p><i>Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness was founded by Dr. Lisa Leit and is building with a new generation of coaches who guide their clients to discover more in their personal and professional lives. Coaches learn to use the HAPPY WHOLE HUMAN® scientifically validated holistic wellness Self-Assessment, which helps clients to enjoy improvements in their emotional wellness, overall life satisfaction, and overall health and well-being.</i></p><p><i>For more information about </i><a href="http://www.drlisaleit.com"><i>Dr. Lisa Leit</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://www.happywholehuman.com"><i>Happy Whole Human</i></a><i>, please visit </i><a href="https://www.happywholehuman.institute/"><i>www.happywholehuman.institute/</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img 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14 Jun, 2023
Nick Stekovic
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZLO9eiZgmtvbiAHjBHD_jHJHzZTAxStMcHtHGqNhtqU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZLO9eiZgmtvbiAHjBHD_jHJHzZTAxStMcHtHGqNhtqU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Apr, 2023
Sitara Fe
<p>Rise: Monad and Sitara Fe Debut Certification Course in Business Development and Psychic Reading</p><p>RENO, NV–<a href="https://www.monadsociety.com/">Monad</a>, which helps individuals to discover their intuitive abilities and develop their spiritual consciousness, has announced the launch of Rise, its year-long certification course in psychic reading and business development. Led by psychic Sitara Fe, Rise focuses on guiding attendees to overcome their personal insecurities and doubts and on training them in skills that can strengthen their companies. Through April 30, 2023, Monad will be offering a 50% discount for attendees that sign up for “The Intuitive Entrepreneur,” a program that gets people ready for Rise. The cost of enrollment is applied towards the tuition of Rise and includes an Initial Business Activation and strategy call with Sitara. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ObOgcqvj1QTgLU61BcL73sVVPOuwZRSyhtuI9GcEhcvE6RN6WZnBJKQJijsSvpvxvBevpkX1Erhctzf8UAlLJRpKBi-vMJR9CBcjrrE4ozaZ5iwK799Huc2CWgse8n5yHR0FlSfCu0ynfcXmRlB1r0o"></figure><p><i>A Quantum School for Intuitive Entrepreneurs</i></p><p>Monad was founded by Sitara, a born psychic with more than 15 years of experience in growing companies and coaching leaders. Since its inception, Monad has been working to help more people to tune into their psychic abilities. With Rise, Sitara and her staff aim to both raise the bar in certification for psychic development and to guide each attendee to establish a business that originates from their heart.</p><p>“We are thrilled to be launching Rise, which we hope will empower individuals to understand their own psychic abilities better and reach their dreams as business owners,” Sitara says. “Our goal is to show attendees how to experience more personal freedom by creating a company that aligns with their soul vision.”</p><p>Over the course of a year, Rise participants attend one-hour classes three times each week. Courses are live and led by Sitara via Zoom, but as each one is recorded, an attendee has 24-hour access to it via Monad’s digital library. </p><p>Three digital courses that are included in Rise are: </p><ul><li>“Release and Rise,” designed for people who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse, childhood trauma, betrayal, or neglect;</li><li>“Grow Your Soul-Centered Business,” for intuitive entrepreneurs who are ready to learn how to show up and embody their best selves to grow their business locally and on social media through transformative word of mouth;</li><li>“Embody Your Higher Self,” developed for individuals who would like to peel away the layers of society programming and see who they really are.</li></ul><p>Upon successful completion of Rise, each participant will be certified in psychic reading and business development. Enrollment is rolling, and participants can begin studying at any time. </p><p>“Through Rise, we are teaching visionaries how to free themselves from their inner cage and establish a soul-centered career,” says Sitara. “We want every business owner to develop unwavering trust in their abilities and purpose. Remember: one minute of aligned action is so much more powerful and effective than keeping yourself busy for the sake of busy-ness. Trust in yourself and your intuitive guidance above all else.”</p><p><i>Monad, founded by psychic Sitara Fe, is a Quantum School for Intuitive Entrepreneurs and is setting the gold standard for psychic certification, training, and legitimacy. It is a hub for intuitives, creatives, and business owners who have always felt a power and drive within but have been at a loss as to how to channel it into embodying their full potential. Through its courses and intuitive business development coaching, Monad works to guide everyone to understand that they are an energy being before they are human and to use this knowledge to find more purpose and fulfillment in their life.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Monad and Rise, please see the company’s </i><a href="http://monadsociety.com/risewithsitara"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Sitara Fe, Monad</i><br><i>775.233.8965</i><br><a href="mailto:magic@monadsociety.com"><i>magic@monadsociety.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
07 Sep, 2023
Josh Mark
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vo6jcvnM0IvEmD-Yglx1kcLocPMM9zyGi_Lz_yeh3vQ/edit#heading=h.rgibrn71oxno</p>
20 Jul, 2023
Uzair Hasan
<p>putting these here til we can get updated:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LdbSPl6LIEXaznLiEwvHScoRdvRIM7ZV40EvI2BeEUA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LdbSPl6LIEXaznLiEwvHScoRdvRIM7ZV40EvI2BeEUA/edit?usp=sharing</a><br> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jrM3V4twLAdeJFGftXi5qLqZyiM6ljXuIK7FKwYmuDI/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jrM3V4twLAdeJFGftXi5qLqZyiM6ljXuIK7FKwYmuDI/edit?usp=sharing</a><br> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gDsid4sb1ZNCwfkFq0cXVY8W2OWfi7fuRh5eGTszPD8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gDsid4sb1ZNCwfkFq0cXVY8W2OWfi7fuRh5eGTszPD8/edit?usp=sharing</a><br> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mWw-m3LmFP0RyBZJCncNvLXgAvux6niWoNp0TK9AFDw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mWw-m3LmFP0RyBZJCncNvLXgAvux6niWoNp0TK9AFDw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
20 Apr, 2023
Jessi Park
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fDVoDF1UMDx7pxrC4xhmiiZt7r6n4ZxQTKQWsby3wtGQHhwWD3x1kvDiwHAxez_MtpRGAL5OcbrYOQT2Png-mlxEuJEH-YNy7xsJW0VTbdrxI5hNe0GKVUpw5avmLOAvwQegnIQRp5pjxkaTHU6y0BA"></figure><h2>Writer, Entrepreneur, & Fashionista Jessi Park on the Mindset for Success</h2><p><i>“Your anxiety is lying to you. The heaviest burdens that we carry are the thoughts in our heads. You’re truly magnificent and have greatness within you. Stop letting the little voice win.”</i></p><p><i>~ Jessi Park</i></p><p>When it comes to entrepreneurship, there are few people who understand the many challenges, triumphs, hills, and valleys as well as Jessi Park.</p><p>She has come from trying to survive on unemployment to owning and operating multiple successful businesses. But it didn’t happen overnight - and a huge part of her current success has been a result of her cultivating a very particular mindset.</p><p>“One of the biggest obstacles I had to overcome was the negative self-talk and doubt that can creep in when pursuing an unconventional path,” Jessi shares. She believes that society often teaches us to value high-paying jobs with benefits, which can make it difficult to see the value in pursuing a different path. “I had to turn my mind in an alternate direction - and I have found that the rewards of being financially free and independent, and working for myself, are well worth the effort.”</p><p>And the rewards are endless. As the president of Inspired Insurance Solutions, Jessi has been recognized for her remarkable contributions to the insurance industry and has been ranked as one of the Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses in Orlando, Florida. While she never originally intended to work in the insurance industry, Jessi quickly realized her passion for helping people and providing expert guidance in the healthcare and life insurance sector. Her dedication to her clients and her team has earned her an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the respect of her peers in the industry. </p><p>Now, having started two more businesses, Jessi shows an innovative leadership style and commitment to personal growth, making her a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs in any industry. She has several tips to help aspiring entrepreneurs to develop a mindset for success:</p><p><strong>Believe in yourself</strong>: According to Jessi, the first step towards achieving success is believing in oneself. Having faith in one's abilities is crucial to overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. It is important to have a positive self-image and to avoid self-doubt.</p><p><strong>Set clear goals</strong>: Another important tip for developing a success mindset is setting clear and achievable goals. Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose and help individuals stay focused and motivated. Jessi advises breaking down large goals into smaller, more manageable ones to avoid feeling overwhelmed.</p><p><strong>Surround yourself with positive influences</strong>: Jessi believes that surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people is essential for success. Negative influences can be detrimental to one's mindset and can hinder progress towards achieving goals.</p><p><strong>Embrace failure</strong>: Jessi encourages individuals to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and learning. Rather than seeing failure as a setback, it is important to view it as a chance to learn from mistakes and to make necessary adjustments for future success.</p><p><strong>Maintain a growth mindset</strong>: Finally, Jessi emphasizes the importance of maintaining a growth mindset. This involves being open to new experiences, learning opportunities, and challenges. A growth mindset allows individuals to continuously improve and evolve, setting them up for long-term success.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MmqPAbl84ukoj_kpF-4Q4zpSgBfdnJBLC9QDdogl5EHLxfs9raRAyhfSa7MTi3CLtYUpW5ypTRSackej4HDaZtkRV_y3eyQuFfRYJej3104ZyAhDgLerZUnEgvZE1aP_yUl2LEBrJoXRj12DeCfcAa8"></figure><p>“I firmly believe that you can have whatever it is that you desire,” Jessi says. “It takes mental fortitude to push through the rough days, a belief in yourself that you will reach and deserve greatness, and most importantly consistency in working towards your goals every day.”</p><p>Since her outstanding success with Inspired Insurance Solutions, her nationwide brokerage that offers expert guidance in health, life, Medicare, and annuities, Jessi has also founded Elysian Parfums, a luxury niche perfume brand that offers high-quality fragrances made from the finest ingredients; and Execuluxe, a high-end executive travel bag brand that offers stylish and functional bags for the discerning traveler.</p><p>“I am so honored and privileged to be where I am,” Jessi says. “We just moved Inspired Insurance Solutions to Atlanta, Georgia; and it’s just beautiful here. I feel inspired every day.” Although Atlanta is typically recognized for its busy cityscape, it also offers ample natural scenery, and Jessi is excited to explore the larger plots of land and roomier homes in her new location. This relocation presents the potential for business expansion and the opportunity to embark on new ventures.</p><p>Elysian Parfums just launched its fifth original fragrance, and Execuluxe was recently featured in a fashion show in Winter Park, Florida, where ten separate looks were displayed on the runway, showcasing the brand's unique style and quality craftsmanship.</p><p>“I hope to see all three brands achieve new heights of success and profitability in the coming years, expanding their reach and providing customers with top-quality products and services that reflect my passion for excellence,” Jessi states.</p><p>Learn more:</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiredinsurancesolutions.com/">https://www.inspiredinsurancesolutions.com/</a> </p><p><a href="https://execuluxe.com/">https://execuluxe.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://elysianparfum.com/">https://elysianparfum.com/</a> </p>
24 Apr, 2023
Jessi Park
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DYISsrzeRWQ_dmj2E_1CN87yY7zUKIfvaDb3S6bGDMwrSHYtBdEze7YCIPjtbeGudfk_71_Ch4HwftUg_V_NY9Y4ml6O8ZZdq3QANcdDafkNHdTCe6qCUQMHUKuavPq_NWewCpsn4iZlMOAbZYUNcws"></figure><h2>Luxury Brands Elysian & Execuluxe Announce Expansion</h2><p><i>Atlanta, GA</i> - Two luxury brands under the umbrella of Atlanta-based Inspired Insurance Solutions have been expanding their product lines and launching media campaigns to grow brand awareness and promote the companies.</p><p>Elysian Parfums, a designer fragrance company, has just released its fifth original fragrance and has more in the works. Execuluxe, a retailer of high-end luggage and bags, was recently featured in a fashion show in Winter Park, Florida, where ten designs from the collection were displayed on the runway.</p><p>Elysian’s new scent, La Belle Vanille, has a core scent of Madagascar vanilla and caramel, layered with jasmine, tonka bean, orchid, iris, incense, patchouli, and amber. Like the other perfumes and colognes offered by Elysian, La Belle Vanille was designed to incorporate some of the most famous scents on the planet, utilized by high-end brands, but at a more accessible price point.</p><p>By launching its new scent, the team at Elysian hopes to attract new customers and increase the brand’s visibility by offering a wider range of options. The company plans to promote the new scent through various marketing channels, including the company’s social media platforms, to generate buzz and excitement around the brand.</p><p>Innovating and releasing new products to keep up with changing consumer preferences and market trends is a priority for the growing company. By launching La Belle Vanille, Elysian Parfum can show its commitment to staying relevant and meeting the needs of its customers, helping the brand to stand out in a crowded market.</p><p>Elysian’s sister brand Execuluxe is also making strides toward significant growth. The brand, geared toward discerning consumers of high-end travel goods, was able to showcase its iconic style and quality craftsmanship at the Winter Park fashion show. </p><p>As Covid restrictions have lifted and the travel industry has seen measurable increase, the demand for premium travel gear has also gone up. Execuluxe plans to meet this need by targeting both leisure and business travelers. The brand also offers an exclusive line of highly functional travel bags designed specifically for the business traveler, and will be expanding upon this collection.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yGe8RMcO2WGY5olWYDerwH5_z1SNP9VMpNepEg4v0VMm5ybZbz-OSlEA7zNBLyq2NFiEx6wSCBEVYqV51O-QAgwg40MJQ8TzmmXKeA3C-4UbbhtJWAChDTGml5iua4AfvGLSSfQkVvGsY0u1E0MdwD0"></figure><p>Jessi Park, founder and CEO of both brands, as well as of Inspired Insurance Solutions, says that she had a distinct purpose in creating each brand. “Elysian Parfum is inspired and dedicated to my late sister with whom I shared a mutual passion for aromachology,” Park shares. “Upon her passing in 2021, she left behind two children - Evan and Elysia - whom I vowed to care for, thus inspiring the name and foundation of Elysian Parfum.”</p><p>As a frequent business traveler herself, Park struggled to find a brand of travel bags that could keep up with her busy lifestyle and help keep her organized. “I wanted to create a brand that not only focused on functionality but also design and quality,” she says. “The idea was to provide a solution for women like myself who need a versatile and stylish bag that can keep up with our busy and dynamic lifestyles.”</p><p>She emphasizes that both companies are dedicated to sustainability: Elysian does not use animal testing and Execuluxe only uses vegan leather.</p><p>Park is currently writing her second book, which will be titled A Spritz of Sales, detailing her journey in entrepreneurship and offering insights on how emerging business owners can start their own e-commerce company. “I firmly believe that you can have whatever it is that you desire,” Park affirms. “It takes mental fortitude to push through the rough days, a belief in yourself that you will reach and deserve greatness, and most importantly, consistency in working towards your goals every day.”</p><p><i>Elysian Parfum is a luxury niche perfume brand that offers a range of fragrances for men and women, as well as unisex scents. Execuluxe is an executive travel bag brand that offers stylish and functional bags for the discerning traveler.</i></p><p>Websites:</p><p><a href="https://elysianparfum.com/">https://elysianparfum.com/</a> </p><p><a href="https://execuluxe.com/">https://execuluxe.com/</a></p><p>Contact Jessi Park: 844-237-8683</p>
20 Jun, 2023
Jessi Park
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEJ8VH4AAABEgAQAGRGypv6v%2BVKlFepHlbodnc%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlLmNvbSIsInVjIjoiMjA3M2M2MTQyODhjNGIyOTk5MjE1MjIyZTcyZWMwMjMiLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJrbXNpXCJdIiwidmVyIjoiRXhjaGFuZ2UuQ2FsbGJhY2suVjEiLCJhcHBjdHhzZW5kZXIiOiJPd2FEb3dubG9hZEAxOTlmNjMwYy1jOWVhLTRmMzMtYWM5NS1kMjIxMWMxODE0MTMiLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiU0lQIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTIxOTY2MjQ3MDQwXCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiNmQ3ODdiNDgtMjNhYy00NzIyLWI3MzEtY2FlZTBkMmFlZDRiXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS00NDE4NDg2NTQtMTAyNDc3OTUyMS04ODAxNTg0MjYtMzY5NTE0ODNcIn0iLCJuYmYiOjE2ODEzMzA5MDMsImV4cCI6MTY4MTMzMTUwMywiaXNzIjoiMDAwMDAwMDItMDAwMC0wZmYxLWNlMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwQDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImF1ZCI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMC9hdHRhY2htZW50cy5vZmZpY2UubmV0QDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImhhcHAiOiJvd2EifQ.l2wWmsovNf5flF8GG0FjpvEuOXmml80s5WRxL5dMyK_75qnmGRQXRy0C1dGMGGjmPb5rgIT0Oor4E0iveCgbkgwjBr1x_a38P4D4DFvSMzYPzx-tE-U39ii0-qFF1l5zZlxyjhreYE_9hLW7bQRmnVndGqGKgos1PHj3L2G-KtK2w3o1kWYz92tFqHmzIioDKaO-gCvQ_SRUHmgvmA6wBD2Z3M4ctaohSXV9cmVZq7SpGiUP-Hkbs-UlS6Jj2B_Kem981l0DRBsKDF092EQTribCt4fisxKy9xTHVycLc7tbHIe0XD7bzwDxlDhZhDA5877QXBrBYy12xjZLu-cdRQ&X-OWA-CANARY=qSS0Ye7rlU6p1ir38qtTl1DulR-UO9sYs0hzK41lFG8FFsXLR2GN1VZHy9HNngH6wxQPN_J6xus.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230331005.07&animation=true" alt="image1.jpeg"></figure><h2>Jessi Park: a Renaissance Entrepreneur for the Modern Age</h2><p>As an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses, Jessi Park is often asked questions such as, “How did you become so successful? Did you have connections in the industry that helped you?”</p><p>In fact, she started her insurance career while on unemployment benefits. “I wasn’t sure which direction to take,” she shares. “I took a job in the insurance industry as a stop-gap measure until I could find a ‘real’ job with benefits, a steady salary, and a 401k. Little did I know, my life was about to change.”</p><p>In the early days of her insurance career, Park made between 300 and 500 calls per day and worked long hours, sometimes up to 15 hours a day. Her success was not immediate, but came through her unwavering dedication and hard work. Now she owns and runs Inspired Insurance Solutions, an insurance brokerage that specializes in providing a wide range of insurance solutions to clients across the United States. </p><p>The company is passionate about helping people and offers expertise in the healthcare and life insurance sector. Even after 6 and a half years in the business, Park continues to put in the hard work necessary to build her company, train agents, and expand her business.</p><p>But she isn’t content to stop there. She has big dreams; and so she has started two additional companies, Elysian Parfums and Execuluxe. Through her many ventures, Park is passionate about offering a range of products and services to different target audiences.</p><p>“I firmly believe that you can have whatever it is that you desire,” she affirms. ”It takes mental fortitude to push through the rough days, a belief in yourself that you will reach and deserve greatness, and most importantly, consistency in working towards your goals every day.”</p><p>Park earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication and Business from the University of Central Florida, and since then, she has been on a mission to create businesses that help people and offer unique experiences. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and creativity and enjoys sharing her expertise with others.</p><p><strong>Inspired Insurance Solutions</strong> is a nationwide brokerage that offers expert guidance in health, life, Medicare, and annuities. Park's dedication to providing excellent service has earned her business an A+ BBB rating and recognition as a top-rated brokerage. With her extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, Park has trained many successful agents who now make high six and seven figures. She also offers an online course that helps individuals succeed in the insurance industry.</p><p><strong>Elysian Parfums</strong> is a luxury niche perfume brand that offers high-quality fragrances made from the finest ingredients. Park is currently studying the science of perfumery and continues to develop new fragrances and products for her brand. Elysian Parfums offers a range of unique scent profiles that appeal to perfume enthusiasts and those looking for high-quality fragrances.</p><p><strong>Execuluxe</strong> offers a line of premium bags that are designed with business professionals in mind. These bags are stylish, functional, and durable, making them essential for frequent travelers. Park's dedication to offering luxury experiences has earned her products recognition among luxury shoppers.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEJ8VH4AAABEgAQAM96YDgxw9NNi6psuhGG04c%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.l2wWmsovNf5flF8GG0FjpvEuOXmml80s5WRxL5dMyK_75qnmGRQXRy0C1dGMGGjmPb5rgIT0Oor4E0iveCgbkgwjBr1x_a38P4D4DFvSMzYPzx-tE-U39ii0-qFF1l5zZlxyjhreYE_9hLW7bQRmnVndGqGKgos1PHj3L2G-KtK2w3o1kWYz92tFqHmzIioDKaO-gCvQ_SRUHmgvmA6wBD2Z3M4ctaohSXV9cmVZq7SpGiUP-Hkbs-UlS6Jj2B_Kem981l0DRBsKDF092EQTribCt4fisxKy9xTHVycLc7tbHIe0XD7bzwDxlDhZhDA5877QXBrBYy12xjZLu-cdRQ&X-OWA-CANARY=qSS0Ye7rlU6p1ir38qtTl1DulR-UO9sYs0hzK41lFG8FFsXLR2GN1VZHy9HNngH6wxQPN_J6xus.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230331005.07&animation=true" alt="image0.jpeg"></figure><p>Park's businesses are each targeted at different audiences. Inspired Insurance Solutions is aimed at people who need guidance navigating the complex world of insurance. Elysian Parfums is designed for perfume enthusiasts and luxury shoppers, while Execuluxe caters to frequent travelers who value style and functionality in their accessories.</p><p>“I know I dabble in a wide range of industries,” Park shares. “But what ties them all together is a team-wide dedication to excellence. My team and I are passionate about providing the best products and services possible.”</p><p>This dedication has earned her recognition as a top entrepreneur. Park is also a published author, with two books under her belt. Her best-selling book, "Soul Beneficiary," is a guide to unlocking one's potential and living a fulfilling life. Her second book, "A Spritz of Sales," coming soon, will offer insights on starting and succeeding in e-commerce. Park is also the author of a workbook titled "The Mindset Workbook for the Ultimate Entrepreneur," which provides actionable guidance on developing the mindset needed for success.</p><p>Beyond her professional pursuits, Park is a dedicated mother of two and believes in giving back to her community. She is involved in several charitable organizations and volunteers her time to help those in need.</p><p>“Right now we’re very excited about some big changes in all three businesses,” Park reveals. “Inspired Insurance Solutions just relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Since the pandemic, all my agents went remote, and now I’ve followed suit and have gone fully remote as well.” She adds that the move will provide opportunities for increased business growth and a chance to explore new horizons.</p><p>Elysian Parfums has just launched its 5th original fragrance, with more in the works; and Execuluxe, Park’s premium bag brand, was recently featured in a fashion show in Winter Park, Florida, showcasing the brand's unique style and quality craftsmanship.</p><p>Park's success as an entrepreneur is a testament to her dedication to personal growth and development. She is a true inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere, with her unwavering commitment to excellence, passion for entrepreneurship and creativity, and dedication to personal growth and development.</p><p>Learn more:</p><p><a href="https://www.inspiredinsurancesolutions.com/">https://www.inspiredinsurancesolutions.com/</a> </p><p><a href="https://execuluxe.com/">https://execuluxe.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://elysianparfum.com/">https://elysianparfum.com/</a> </p>
13 Jun, 2023
JK Noble
<p>JK Noble: An Author and Philanthropist looking to Inspire </p><p>These days, we seem to consume more content than ever. Time seems to disappear with how lost we’ve become in the age of social media and status updates. In some ways, many of us risk losing touch with what matters. In light of this trend, how do we make time stop rather than move too fast? How can we actually contribute to more worthy causes rather than immerse ourselves in celebrity drama and online discourse? By investing time and resources into the inspiration of our youths, as well as global change, perhaps. JK Noble is a young author, artist, and philanthropist who hopes to use her content and skills to inspire the masses. From young teens looking to immerse themselves in an action-packed epic fantasy story, to anyone looking to contribute to charities worldwide, <a href="https://www.jknoble.com/">Noble</a> has something to offer for audiences of all ages. </p><p>Best known for her debut novel, <i>Hale: The Rise of the Griffins</i>, Noble has begun her journey of writing the Hale series. This book landed her<i> </i>the Literary Titan Silver Medal Award, and a spot as a finalist in the Gertrude Warner Book Awards for middle-grade fiction. These accomplishments are just the beginning of her breakthrough in the world of writing. Noble has projected the release of her next book, <i>Hale: The Prophet’s Journal</i>, for November 2023. This will be the second part in her Hale series, a continuation of her tale filled with fantastical characters and epic journeys. Available for preorder soon, readers can pick up a copy on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/JK-Noble/author/B0929GJQ8K?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Amazon</a>. </p><p>With writing and reading as one of her many passions, she is also the founder of the “Encourage Literacy” foundation, which donates free books to young students around the world. Noble seeks to inspire children through creative arts. Through her non-profit work with Encourage Literacy, she hopes to aid those who lack opportunities to practice their reading, writing, and artistic skills. She inspires creativity in kids by engaging their imaginations, while her other passions aim to make a greater change in the world.</p><p>Along with her work as an artist and author, Noble has spent the past few years cultivating her series of NFT collections, “Llama Me Baby”, which aim to spread awareness about charities worldwide. She hopes to attract “NFT collectors looking for quality investments,” as well as offer an opportunity to support those in need. Those looking to invest will help Noble in her contribution to world change, as proceeds from her collections are donated to various charities. In accordance with this goal, the proceeds from one of the LMB Universal pieces, “Ukraine”, was donated to UNICEF to offer support during the Ukraine war. In order to expand the appeal of her NFT collections beyond investors, Noble has just released her Llama Me Baby clothing line. It features men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, along with accessories and stationary as well. Her goal is to provide older audiences with a way to invest in global change, and with her NFT collections and clothing line, she hopes to cover different bases of interest. </p><p>Noble believes that “an artist’s journey to success is a struggle until they develop an unwavering trust and belief in themselves, their talent, [and] their purpose in the world.” This belief seems to guide her pursuit of writing and art and encourages her to spread this understanding to others with a similar dream. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration, want to invest in change, or need guidance on how to lead your own artistic or writing journey, JK Noble has something for you. </p>
07 Apr, 2023
Chong Xie
<p>Fascia Coach Chong Xie: An Overlooked Problem Could Be Behind Your Sports Injury and Chronic Pain</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0QUcWISMhHZH4L1fJxFIhBOnXbAX56glmZCMg5R8a31fhI742n8opIWafxwkCpx30Z7xFFgOxWwjSaoRLSaKbvzCg9UWEcH__3d-DSShcMppRnmY2GqNu1qmmo1auWhO_hAUmg7Ljmr6_Wh5EvPpJgY"></figure><p>Back in 490 BC, the Greek man Phidippides had the dubious honor of running the world’s first marathon (which was actually more like 150 miles). While he was able to notify his countrymen about an impending Spartan invasion, he doubtlessly suffered from pain after his ordeal. After all, the human body can be pushed to do incredible feats but not without consequences. In 2023, pro and amateur athletes are still searching for solutions for their chronic knee pain and other issues. Fortunately, our understanding of the human body has evolved. Phidippides might have been interested in a little-known word that is having a big impact on the sports world today: fascia. <a href="http://hyperarchfasciatraining.com">Coach Chong Xie</a> is a fascia educator, researcher, and coach; a member of the Fascia Research Society; and the founder of Hyperarch Fascia Training. He offered to give some insights into fascia and why it can help unlock athletic performance and training.</p><p>“Fascia is a network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles, organs, and bones,” <a href="http://secret-of-athleticism.com">Coach Xie</a> explains. “It facilitates optimal muscle contraction. Crucially, each person has a unique level of fascia connections. This matters because when an athlete is injured, many recoveries are based on established ‘go-to’ procedures based on muscle without fascia.”</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretofathleticism/?hl=en">Coach Xie</a> already had a decade of experience when he became interested in fascia and its relationship with the feet and glutes. He says that while an athlete might benefit from a recovery regime that incorporates standard treatment options, if they fail to take into account a person’s unique fascia connections, they might not be as effective as they could be. </p><p>“Fascia and its role in the recovery process has been overlooked and misunderstood for many years, so I decided to research it so that I could tailor an athlete’s recuperation. My goal was that this would lead to better athletic performance and overall wellness,” he says.</p><p>Through his research, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HyperarchFasciaTraining">Coach Xie</a> developed the Fascia-Focused Approach, which emphasizes the importance of fascia in athletic performance. Two-time UFC Champion Zhang Weili was an early adopter of this type of training, and Coach Xie also works with UFC, MLS, Laliga, EPL, and other high-profile individuals.</p><p>Professional Footballer Pione Sisto <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYt14PT1lSA">says</a>, “It makes sense with…me specifically having the issues I had before coming to [Coach Xie] and why it has increased in a positive way. It comes back to the fascia and…to the muscles being fascia-driven.”</p><p>Coach Xie is also working with Dr. Robert Schleip, an internationally recognized fascia expert and researcher. Dr. Schleip’s work has shown that fascia is a dynamic tissue that responds to stress and movement and that training the fascia can impact an athlete’s performance and reduce the risk of injury. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xbWr1T16X7o3qbhzf3I4FK5h12TyJ1J1pDkQgVzZbk5Aj4zyVzpDOHaikAxHNXPEwC7Ou2L-oFnGXld2BHgV9AqKvgoCLsWMI2DattOWbBD4rRLDGR6tApx_wEAdJi3JdZVse_ywXBF8cCVGiiZNFjw"></figure><p>The two men aim to educate the public about the importance of fascia in mainstream sports training and recently led a public webinar. The discussion highlighted current fascia research as well as the need for fascia to be included in muscle training programs, which traditionally focus on strength and endurance through weight lifting and cardio. </p><p>“We would like to see new standards for sports performance training,” says Coach Xie. “We can all agree that more well-being and less risk of injury are important for anyone. Understanding the role of fascia in these goals is important for athletes of any level.”</p><p>Today, Coach Xie continues to help more athletes to regain their speed and agility after an injury and mainstream rehab, with the goal of ending the chronic injury cycle.</p><p>“When you are hurt, few things matter more than overcoming it and getting back in the gym or playing again,” he says. “To optimize your recovery, be sure to consult with your physician about fascia so that all of your bases, so to speak, will be covered.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kwhGQ6LaqaHAG_Q1IFAm4mpcqV-NzLrQIo36Hdorauc0DIDJxs8AIDyaIuMJvokz2eLFDMGsmJJnrFtuWAOy0BeKD8y21ORRK3Fr59bXIT85zDL7GOVM5xQSmqzA3OHIManaLjcXDhd30SgVVjoKDD0"></figure>
07 Apr, 2023
Chong Xie
<p>UFC Champion Zhang Weili Works with Hyperarch Fascia Training for Title Defense</p><p>Long Island, NY–<a href="https://www.secret-of-athleticism.com/">Hyperarch Fascia Training Inc.</a>, which focuses on improving athletic performance and reducing recovery time through its Fascia-Focused Approach, has announced it is helping UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion <a href="https://nyweekly.com/health/ufc-champion-zhang-weili-gears-up-for-her-stra/">Zhang Weili</a> to prepare for her upcoming title defense. The company’s founder, Chong Xie, has been working with Weili, with the goal of improving her reaction speed, strength, stamina, and overall well-being.</p><p>The Fascia-Focused Approach targets the <a href="https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/23/1497">fascia</a>, connective tissue that extends throughout the body and surrounds the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints. It facilitates muscle contraction, and the level of fascia connections is unique to each individual. Hyperarch Fascia Training has been working with Weili for more than two years to customize her training. Zhang Weili captured the UFC Championship title with a 42-second TKO of Jessica Andrade in Shenzhen back in 2019. The 2x UFC Champion and winner of the 2022 MMA Female Fighter Award said, “Thanks to Coach Chong, I have gained more stamina by becoming more fascia-driven.”</p><p>“We are very happy to help Weili get ready, as she is tremendously talented and an exciting athlete to watch in the octagon,” says Coach Chong. “It doesn’t matter who we fight next - we will be ready. We are very glad to be part of her amazing journey and to show the world what we can do together.”</p><p><i>Hyperarch Fascia Training Inc. was founded by Coach Chong Xie, a member of Fascia Research Society and a fascia educator, researcher, and coach. It is dedicated to increasing athletic performance, resolving pain, and reducing the risk of injury through its fascia approach. For more information about the fascia and athletic performance, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://www.secret-of-athleticism.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Coach Chong Xie</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@secret-of-athleticism.com"><i>info@secret-of-athleticism.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Instagram: @secretofathleticism </i></p>
15 Sep, 2023
Nicholas Baud
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tfTXsuVKBQ4BpnMPFt39_bAEPv4VHt-whbBBYb1emQ/edit#heading=h.k1lwcfdhjin7">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tfTXsuVKBQ4BpnMPFt39_bAEPv4VHt-whbBBYb1emQ/edit#heading=h.k1lwcfdhjin7</a></p><p> </p>
12 May, 2023
Lars Dahlhaus
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7WWHB9RXoFs_DyVHS3YqSjZF9BhE2IJPNxG9MjM-pt2P73N4CZm2xPir61bGvM-yTLaPipMFwTqWNLvpr-Yt8YTcyBH8kZPqxGUWyjDwx22g0lvU4A5k23qTaMBMmGCo1Ur4s3qCrZjt6ISbQ7s6U1I"><figcaption>ProofNoMore - The premier marketplace for non-alcoholic craft beverages</figcaption></figure><h2>ProofNoMore To Exhibit at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2023</h2><p><i>New York, NY</i> - ProofNoMore, a wholesaler and online retailer of non-alcoholic (NA) craft beverages, is preparing to showcase its B2B distribution portfolio at the 2023 Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) event on June 14th-15th at Industry City (BOOTH 8A-610).</p><p>BCB, an annual trade show and conference for the bar and beverage industry, is an optimum opportunity for ProofNoMore to exhibit its wholesale portfolio to members of the beverage industry, including bartenders, bar owners, beverage directors, beverage manufacturers, distributors, and industry experts.</p><p>ProofNoMore will present and exhibit their core wholesale range of craft non-alcoholic beers, such as Sober Carpenter from Canada, Woodland Farms from Maine, and Atmos Brewing from Idaho. From their NA-Wine portfolio, attendees will be able to try Buonafide from Italy and the Leitz range of de-alcoholized wines from Germany. Their Zero-Proof spirit portfolio will also be in full display with Feragaia from Scotland and Seir Hill from the Connecticut. Other functional beverages such as Mockly Mocktails from Louisiana, Clever Mocktails from Canada, Goldies Vitamin infused sparkling water, and WOW’s non-alcoholic mixers are also available for sampling. </p><p>The ProofNoMore team aims to enlighten trade professionals about the positive impact of including adult non-alcoholic (NA) options in their offerings. These options are not detrimental to alcohol sales, but rather contribute to a customer's beverage tab by providing higher profit margins compared to soda or water. They cater to those who are moderating or abstaining from alcohol but still desire the social experience of "drinking" with friends or co-workers. Additionally, the growing trend of "flex-drinking" - where individuals consume both alcoholic and NA options during the same occasion as part of the overall healthy and wellness movement - further underscores the business benefits of offering NA options.</p><p>Lars Dahlhaus, co-founder of ProofNoMore, reveals that as a privately owned and self-funded company, they are actively pursuing an aggressive growth trajectory. Participating in BCB 2023 has the potential to further support their scaling efforts. Dahlhaus states, "Our aim is to achieve nationwide B2B distribution by 2024 through the establishment of multiple regional hubs." He further adds, "As the largest NA beer marketplace in the US, we anticipate tripling our sales by the end of 2023."</p><p>As co-founder Ed Carino, proudly shares, “We leverage our 30+ years of experience in beverage distribution and brand building to support our supplier partners, helping them thrive with ProofNoMore and beyond. Non-alcoholic craft beverages have become a permanent fixture in the market, as people seek meaningful and delicious drink options without alcohol.”</p><p>ProofNoMore, a New York City-based importer and wholesale distributor, was founded in 2021 with a mission to offer customers a better-for-you drinking experience that goes beyond alcohol. With a leadership team committed to fostering inclusivity in the beverage industry, ProofNoMore aims to create an environment where non-alcoholic drinks can thrive. By participating in BCB 2023, ProofNoMore seeks to appeal to customers of all backgrounds, regardless of their drinking habits, taste preferences, or reasons for reducing alcohol consumption.</p><p><strong>About ProofNoMore</strong></p><p><i>ProofNoMore.com and its sister ecommerce site, CBDrnk.com, are part of Liquid Ecommerce LLC, collectively serving as online marketplaces offering a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages. These include non-alcoholic beer, NA-wine, zero-proof spirits, mocktails, mixers, and functional drinks like CBD Seltzers and Sparkling Kava. With products available for both retail and wholesale, the company promotes its brands with a focus on fostering mindful drinking as a part of a healthy lifestyle.</i></p><p>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.proofnomore.com/">https://www.proofnomore.com</a> and <a href="https://www.cbdrnk.com">https://www.cbdrnk.com</a></p><p>For information on Bar Convent Brooklyn, visit: <a href="www.barconventbrooklyn.com">www.barconventbrooklyn.com</a></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br><strong>Ed Carino</strong><br><a href="mailto:ed@proofnomore.com%0b"><strong>ed@proofnomore.com</strong></a><br><strong>(347) 292-1471</strong></p>
17 Apr, 2023
Roseline Adewuyi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K2PwvzpL975HScfn_UWeN9I9FMrI7nb4MCidmkwfbw4Zs9e90K45V_IPnHJ762nmyYbQZX5qUzECR5tR_0Eq31hlnAc0i4fyQtB3r2nnXai8-X-fvTMbCmeiZkUuOcbVGZd98mxtos1rwrMXEjnwzec"></figure><h2>Empowering Women to Achieve Their Dreams: A Journey with Roseline Adewuyi</h2><p>Empowering women is essential to building a better world, and Roseline Adewuyi is someone who truly embodies that belief. Roseline is a Nigerian activist, speaker, gender advocate, and mentor who is passionate about helping women achieve their dreams. Her own journey to success has been filled with challenges, but she has overcome them all to become a successful businesswoman and leader. Through her work, Roseline is inspiring women around the world to pursue their goals and achieve their full potential. In this exclusive interview, we will explore Roseline's journey and learn about the ways she is empowering women to succeed.</p><h3><strong>Of your many notable accomplishments, which taught you the most and helped guide your future career?</strong></h3><p>My experience leading my feminist platform, Roseline Initiative, taught me the most and helped guide my future career. As the initiator, I gained a deeper understanding of the intersectionality of feminism and the importance of solidarity among diverse groups and it influenced my academics where I specialize in feminism and gender studies. It also helped me develop my leadership and communication skills, which have been invaluable in my current work as a university teaching assistant at Purdue University in the US, where I'm presently enrolled in a doctorate degree.</p><h3><strong>Which of these experiences was the most challenging and why?</strong></h3><p>The most challenging experience I have faced in the course of running Roseline Initiative is the social media blogging and the backlash, bullying, and negative comments that came with speaking out against gender inequality and advocating for women's rights. This is because of the deeply patriarchal traditions of Nigeria where I do my social work. It was emotionally draining and at times dangerous, but I remained committed to the cause because I knew that the work was necessary for the betterment of the life of those young girls. My work is to break gender stereotypes limiting young girls, especially in education.</p><h3><strong>How has your upbringing/childhood helped to shape the philanthropist, advocate, and professional that you are today?</strong></h3><p>My upbringing and childhood have played a significant role in shaping the philanthropist, advocate, and professional I am today. Growing up in a family that prioritized education and community service instilled in me the value of giving back. Also, witnessing the gender disparities and injustices that women faced in my community growing up motivated me to work toward gender equality. These experiences have fueled my passion for social justice and my dedication to advocating for women.</p><h3><strong>Tell us about some obstacles you've faced as a gender advocate and triumphs you've experienced.</strong></h3><p>As a gender advocate, I have faced numerous obstacles in my journey toward achieving gender equality. The major obstacles are patriarchal beliefs and practices, and institutionalized discrimination. I have triumphed by working with like-minded individuals and organizations to create awareness and push for change. Some of my greatest achievements are the success stories of young women who have participated in school seminars or competitions organized by my platform and later testify to how the knowledge shared changed their lives. Some of them have chosen me as their mentor and we maintain a mentor-mentee relationship to this day.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/p3FrZqX0RT6dObHX4FnWFi962gVGUsg6_YQTmN0lpPqnfTFG_996NtWgNi5a9vZ5K8fYEaHnJWCovaO2WUE5i5uJVu3vDbWgxSQUlqAnIvW-GvqEtxTJAggI5llG-3uE57ikgQ0WzjjPnUtw6oDkxWM"></figure><h3><strong>What is the key message you wish to impart to today's youth?</strong></h3><p>The key message I wish to impart to today's youth is that they have the power to effect change in their communities and society at large. That the patriarchal traditions that thrive in their society can be changed. They should not just believe whatever they’re told but should be critical. They should believe in themselves and speak up against patriarchal injustice and discrimination, and take action, whether they are male or female. They should also actively seek knowledge and educate themselves about gender issues and intersectionality so that they can see how gender inequality makes a victim out of everyone.</p><h3><strong>Can you tell us some insider details about organizing International Women's Day 2023?</strong></h3><p>Organizing the International Women's Day program for 2023 was very exciting. The Roseline initiative worked closely with women's rights organizations, government bodies, and other organizations including American Corner Ikeja, Boundless Hands Africa Initiative for Women and Children and SiDie Hub, to ensure a successful and impactful event. Some of the insider details include planning engaging panel discussions, exhibitions, digital skill training and workshop, and other activities aimed at raising awareness about gender issues and advocating for change in the digital gap. We reached out to influential women to participate and lend their voices to the cause as speakers at the program.</p><h3><strong>What are your thoughts on the digital gender gap?</strong></h3><p>I believe that the digital gender gap is a major issue that needs urgent attention. I think that need was what made it the theme of this year's IWD. The gap represents the disparity between men and women in access to and use of digital technology, which limits women's economic, social, and political opportunities. Women, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, face numerous barriers such as inadequate education, cultural and societal norms, and lack of resources that hinder their ability to fully participate in the digital economy. Bridging the digital gender gap is essential in achieving gender equality and empowering women.</p><h3><strong>How can digital skill training help startups and small and mid-size enterprises?</strong></h3><p>Digital skill training is crucial in supporting startups and small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) in several ways. Digital skills are necessary for SMEs to improve their productivity, boost their efficiency, and reach a broader market. Digital training can enable entrepreneurs to develop new products and services that meet the demands of the digital economy. Digital skills can help SMEs to access financing opportunities, expand their networks and partnerships, and ultimately grow their businesses. Investing in digital skill training for SMEs is critical for economic growth and development, and while doing that we must ensure that girls are not excluded from the efforts.</p><h3><strong>Is it true that women's exclusion from the digital world has cost low- and middle-income countries $1 trillion?</strong></h3><p>Yes, it is true that women's exclusion from the digital world has cost low- and middle- income countries $1 trillion. This is according to the UN Women's Gender Snapshot 2022 report. This figure highlights the significant economic cost of gender inequality in the digital economy. By 2025, that loss could rise to 1.5 trillion dollars without action, according to the same report. Women face a range of barriers that limit their access to digital technology, such as a lack of infrastructure, low literacy rates, and some cultural norms. These barriers hinder women's ability to participate fully in the digital economy, limiting their opportunities to start businesses, access markets, and earn a decent income. Addressing the digital gender gap is not only a matter of social justice but also an economic imperative. It is time to prioritize gender-inclusive policies and investments that will enable women to thrive in the digital age.</p><h3><strong>How can people help promote female empowerment and gender bias elimination?</strong></h3><p>To promote female empowerment and gender bias elimination, people can start by educating themselves on the issue and being aware of their biases. They can also actively listen to and support women’s voices and experiences, whether in the workplace, at home, or in their communities. It’s important to challenge and speak out against sexist language and behavior, and to create a safe and inclusive space for women to speak up and be heard. People can also support organizations and initiatives that work towards gender equality and advocate for policies that promote women’s rights and opportunities.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://roselineadewuyi.com/">https://roselineadewuyi.com/</a></p>
14 Apr, 2023
Qranc Inc.
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Play More, Do More</h2><p>It's official: Qranc has arrived. And now there's no reason to go anywhere else.</p><p>What is Qranc? The brand is the first ever to offer a subscription service where you can have new tennis balls and pickleballs shipped to your door every 30 days. Moreover, Qranc produces the highest quality of equipment that is approved by elite organizations like USA Pickleball and the International Tennis Federation (ITF).</p><p>In fact, the products are so respected that Qranc just signed Nicole Melichar Martinez as a Qranc athlete and is now her official ball sponsor. Martinez is a professional tennis player, born in the Czech Republic but now competing for the US. She turned pro in 2009 and has since won several doubles titles, including the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship in 2018.</p><p>In 2022, Nicole Melichar Martinez became a Qranc athlete and the brand's official ball sponsor. This partnership reflects Qranc's commitment to supporting players at all levels and providing them with high-quality equipment to help them perform their best on the court.</p><p>Company founder and CEO Parker Marquis says that Qranc was created by players, for players, with the objective of helping them play more. “We believe that everyone should have access to premium sports equipment,” Parker says. “We came up with the concept of delivering the highest quality products straight to customers’ doors.”</p><p>He says that the brand caters to both newbies to the sports and seasoned players. “We are committed to ensuring that every match is the best match possible,” Parker affirms. “Our focus on quality and innovation means that players can trust us to provide them with the products they need to perform their best on the court.”</p><p>Qranc's commitment to helping players play more is reflected in its range of products, which includes tennis and pickleball balls, paddles, and accessories. The brand's subscription service makes it easy for players to receive new balls every 30 days, ensuring that they always have fresh equipment to play with.</p><p>Parker Marquis founded Qranc with the mission to make tennis and pickleball more accessible to everyone. The brand's focus on empowering people to play more tennis and pickleball is reflected in its values, which include customer commitment, continuous improvement, product innovation, and making a difference.</p><p>Customer commitment is at the heart of Qranc's business. The brand is committed to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service to ensure that customers have the best experience possible. Qranc also listens to customer feedback to continuously improve its products and services.</p><p>Continuous improvement is another important value for Qranc. The brand is always looking for ways to improve its products and services to meet the changing needs of players. Qranc regularly reviews customer feedback and uses it to identify areas for improvement.</p><p>Product innovation is also a key value for Qranc. The brand is committed to developing new and innovative products that meet the needs of players. Qranc is always exploring new materials, designs, and technologies to create products that enhance the playing experience.</p><p>Finally, Qranc is committed to making a difference. The brand believes in giving back to the community and supporting causes that align with its values. Qranc is always looking for ways to make a positive impact on the world around us, whether it's through charitable donations or supporting local initiatives.</p><p>Company founder Parker Marquis is currently a student at Utah Valley University, and is a dedicated athlete, serving as the captain of his division 1 college rugby team. “Qranc originated in August/September of 2021 and went live in December 2022,” he says. “We wanted to cut out the middleman and make premium equipment easily accessible by offering a unique subscription service.”</p><p>He adds that within the next 5 years, he’d love to see Qranc become the official ball sponsor of the US Open. About starting a company at such a young age, Parker shares, “Success is not about being perfect, it's about being persistent. Keep moving forward, even when you stumble, and you will eventually reach your destination.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://qranc.com/">https://qranc.com/</a> </p>
19 Apr, 2023
Qranc Inc.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fhJrcJdpCuZk03ZCa3jplFA0Azz9VUDYZsmLDLDD34FSibnXfSfHLx1YPyZx9uuvhmjnYjYjmk6sjyiX3jJsq1Q7J177wlYJ0mKebPRkVE3GyHhktO98YcNKBok73LIGBV1q3GHHy6t532NxNfzrG9k"></figure><h2>New Startup Qranc Offers Industry’s First Subscription Service</h2><p><i>Salt Lake City, UT</i> - The novel startup Qranc has launched as the sports balls industry’s first subscription service that provides quality balls and accessories for tennis and pickleball, shipped directly to customers.</p><p>The brand is already growing significantly and has recently signed a professional tennis player to be the official face of the company. Qranc is continuing to work toward increasing its brand visibility and awareness and feels that it occupies a unique place in the sports equipment market by offering a subscription service.</p><p>CEO and founder Parker Marquis, currently a college student and captain of his division 1 college rugby team, started Qranc because he wanted to create something truly innovative for the sports equipment industry. “Anyone who plays sports knows that equipment wears out,” he affirms. “It can take precious time and energy to replace things regularly. So I thought, what if a company existed that did it for you? That’s how I conceived of a subscription service for balls and accessories.”</p><p>He says that Qranc was started with the primary goal of making tennis and pickleball more accessible for all players. Having equipment automatically replaced via a subscription service, he felt, would allow players to concentrate on their game while being able to trust that quality products would be delivered to their door.</p><p>“It’s a convenient and affordable way for people to access high-quality equipment,” Marquis states. “Replacing balls and other equipment definitely adds up - especially when you factor in the time and gas it takes to drive around looking for the perfect equipment. Customers who subscribe to our service are saving money, we are promoting accessibility, and it’s simply a more convenient way to play.”</p><p>He reiterates that a subscription service can help reduce waste and promote sustainability by allowing customers to receive their products via mail. “Just having a higher quality ball is going to save people money - and a longer-lasting product has the potential to reduce the amount of equipment that ends up in landfills,” Marquis says. “This is our chance to promote a more environmentally friendly approach to sports and fitness.”</p><p>In addition, Qranc’s subscription service can provide customers with access to a wider range of sports equipment than they may be able to afford or justify purchasing outright. Qranc can offer a range of equipment options, allowing customers to try out different equipment and find the ones that work best for their needs and preferences. This can help customers improve their performance and enhance their overall sports and fitness experience.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0629/4057/8035/files/Tennis_Guy_Red_and_Black2_copy.jpg?v=1645492389&width=1500"></figure><p>“We’re currently expanding our inventory,” Marquis reveals. “Right now we offer tennis balls, pickleballs, pickleball paddles, and hats. We’re really passionate about introducing a younger generation to these sports but we are accessible for all age groups.”</p><p>Qranc as a company aims to empower people to play more tennis and pickleball by cutting out the middleman and staying attuned to player needs. The company values customer commitment, continuous improvement, product innovation, and making a difference. Qranc is committed to exceptional customer service, ongoing learning and development, and creating products that have a positive impact on the world.</p><p>Marquis says that his goal is to become the official ball sponsor of the US Open, a major tennis tournament that is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments of tennis, along with the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. “I believe that anything is possible,” he says. “The greatest adventure is the one that lies within yourself. Explore it with curiosity and courage, and you will find limitless possibilities.”</p><p><i>Qranc is a sports brand that offers high-quality tennis and pickleball balls, paddles, and accessories through a subscription service that allows users to choose the quantity and frequency of their deliveries based on their individual needs. Customers can also purchase items individually.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://qranc.com/">https://qranc.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Parker Marquis at <a href="mailto:hello@qranc.com">hello@qranc.com</a> </p>
20 Apr, 2023
Qranc Inc.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q3V7d3hh0S0ViZJr0_TrMo6IXLvE6dCoKq9QyjqFG_fiVa3zFvbgFtt2JyzerPjS7jnVL_1kxsCcR0_Ad54hX8ixJf3YSIRC4kO0i0hp1dE5wHN0TSOnj01V0XWGyKEbmFBNZfArIxeP9kBxSVDTVds"></figure><h2>Startup Qranc Becomes Official Sponsor for Nicole Melichar-Martinez</h2><p><i>Salt Lake City, UT</i> - Sports brand Qranc, which provides professional-grade balls and accessories for tennis and pickleball, is pleased to announce that it has signed the celebrated tennis doubles champion Nicole Melichar-Martinez as a Qranc athlete. The company is now the official ball sponsor for Martinez.</p><p>The team at Qranc is excited about the sponsorship, and feels that partnering with Melichar-Martinez will help the company to continue to expand. The brand has grown significantly since its inception in 2021, and this sponsorship is part of the brand’s plans to scale and reach for future goals.</p><p>Sponsoring Melichar-Martinez has the potential to increase the brand’s visibility and customer awareness, particularly within the tennis community. As a professional tennis player, Melichar-Martinez has a large following of fans and supporters who may take notice of Qranc as a result of the sponsorship. This can help to build brand recognition and attract new customers to the business.</p><p>In addition to increasing brand awareness, sponsoring a professional athlete like Melichar-Martinez can also help to build brand credibility and authority. By associating with a successful and respected athlete, Qranc can prove that its products are high-quality and well-suited for serious players. This can help to attract more serious tennis and pickleball players to the brand, who are likely to be interested in high-quality equipment and gear.</p><p>Furthermore, sponsoring Melichar-Martinez can help Qranc to tap into the athlete's expertise and experience. As a professional tennis player, she has valuable insights into what players need and want from their equipment. By working closely with her, Qranc can gain insights and feedback that can be used to improve its products and better meet the needs of players.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/8_eLK5SvAMNsOkmRxkwVajIWtGd6uoe6VtHOQSwo_etWt2Xqcwlv7jNIWpnZJNHgs9zweoY6wVYHY6IAUAJfk0o2MLmEnIZ2H1ax9VhVfUgSPTrLY1qHjQe5YQoNAiP5pEFFmuyLX3zXxypGx4-hwtY"><figcaption>Nicole Melichar-Martinez</figcaption></figure><p>Nicole Melichar-Martinez has achieved significant success in doubles tennis, winning one Grand Slam title in mixed doubles at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. She has also reached the finals of two Grand Slam tournaments in women's doubles, finishing as a runner-up at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships and the 2020 US Open. Melichar-Martinez has also reached three WTA 1000 finals, including two at the Cincinnati Open in 2020 and 2022, and one at the Canadian Open in 2022.</p><p>Qranc founder and CEO Parker Marquis states that being able to become the official sponsor for an exceptional athlete such as Melichar-Martinez is a dream come true for his startup. He feels that this partnership has the capacity to continue the growth of his startup as more sports fans and players become aware of the brand.</p><p>“A can of tennis balls will last between one and four weeks of recreational play, with balls used in competitive tennis lasting as little as one to three hours,” Marquis says. “There is a high demand for tennis balls. The online marketplace has definitely added a level of convenience for consumers, but we’re looking to take that convenience one step further.”</p><p>Marquis created Qranc to make tennis and pickleball more accessible for everyone. He says that a “set it and forget it” subscription service will break down both financial and efficiency barriers, making it easier and more cost-effective for players to acquire access to professional-grade balls and other equipment.</p><p>“Our goal is to ensure that our customers don’t have to worry about purchasing new balls, and can instead focus their efforts on their tennis game,” said Marquis. "We are thrilled to be working with Nicole. She exemplifies the next generation of tennis players that Qranc is looking to reach. She’s dynamic on the court, and is a strong and positive role model for players of all ages and skill levels.”</p><p><i>Qranc is a sports brand that offers high-quality tennis and pickleball balls, paddles, and accessories through a subscription service that allows users to choose the quantity and frequency of their deliveries based on their individual needs. Customers can also purchase items individually.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://qranc.com/">https://qranc.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Parker Marquis at <a href="mailto:hello@qranc.com">hello@qranc.com</a> </p>
14 Apr, 2023
Chris Brooks
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAEICLEKAAABEgAQAMu29PUXOKxGnxBGm8Am%2B%2FM%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.Ccp8fdn6lJawSegx4X5zpQGNqdKfT0JVHFZdEDLRRcFEBV2kNccLVcpQM_W-Shsvu98xD4qA7Rr3l64s88zKgdsKSA4Brlo_nX0fBAOjxxqrP4cqvTUd37XEkaTePz1Tl-7HCr3hlNqHD-XfLGVWeLjkZLCvNgs1AyCoFysi5-ahLTjzhPsvmJp75xvDSgre32mS55GozgltSIqOkHmQZypudHorw-jxf2C49gIKFX40a1oaaikgGbIvRCnf9xua9LCGvM2BY1EjoMAmv9l04sn5IUU9C1HADARFO-cnNbbLEbOgJkgapiwB4DRLkwcaxiKu8TMFHIne9PNoERKD4g&X-OWA-CANARY=OV6IWfJw40GuqNlPBbNRVgAHJqCbN9sYJDewF1qMJ6PhEH9xRDmhkzdyFjB9ZqzBtvcdvCZlUac.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230324008.09&animation=true"><figcaption>Founder and CEO Christopher Brooks</figcaption></figure><h2>Vision Inspires Growth to Launch Day Trading Course</h2><p><i>San Antonio, TX</i> - Edtech company Vision Inspires Growth has released details about its upcoming online course, Vision Inspires Growth Academy. The course will serve as a comprehensive educational guide to learning the ins and outs of day trading and has the potential to take beginners to the point where they can pursue professional day trading.</p><p>Vision Inspires Growth Academy will include a step-by-step guide on how to implement risk management into a solid trading plan with the intention of maximizing returns and navigating planned losses. The course was created primarily for those who are still working a different full-time job but want to start learning how to get into day trading, with the goal of becoming full-time traders.</p><p>The leadership team at Vision Inspires Growth felt that the market had a significant need for an online course to teach novices about day trading, and noted a gap in educational resources available to those who aren’t quite sure where to begin.</p><p>The company recognized the fact that day trading - which is the practice of buying and selling financial instruments within a single trading day, with the goal of making profits from short-term price fluctuations - can be a complex and risky activity that requires a certain level of knowledge and skill to be successful. Beginners may not have the experience or understanding necessary to navigate the complexities of the market and make informed decisions about when to buy or sell.</p><p>Vision Inspires Growth focuses on forex - that is, foreign exchange, the decentralized global market where the currencies of different countries are traded. The company chose to concentrate on forex because foreign exchange is currently the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, with an estimated daily trading volume of over $6 trillion. Forex trading involves the buying and selling of currencies with the aim of making a profit from the fluctuations in exchange rates between them. </p><p>The company’s new course will teach newcomers to the industry how to judge what currencies are likely to see an increase in value and how to know when to sell due to predicted decreases. Forex trading is accessible to individuals through online trading platforms and brokers, making it a popular investment option for retail traders, and inspiring a new generation of would-be traders that could benefit from education.</p><p>Vision Inspires Growth Academy will provide a structured and comprehensive learning environment that teaches beginners the basics of day trading and provides them with the tools they need to pursue a career in the industry.</p><p>Day trading is a viable career option that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a brokerage account. However, this accessibility also means that there is a high risk of scams and frauds in the industry. Vision Inspires Growth Academy is intended to help new day traders identify and avoid these scams, as well as provide them with a framework for evaluating investment opportunities and managing risk.</p><p>Vision Inspires Growth Academy will provide participants with the flexibility and convenience to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. This can be particularly beneficial for those who are juggling work or family obligations, as well as those who may not have access to in-person training or education.</p><p>Vision Inspires Growth founder and CEO Christopher Brooks says that his company’s online course will be an educational program partnered with a solid support system to help participants navigate the complexities of day trading and make informed investment decisions.</p><p>“I have always been a very dedicated and driven person, always looking to find ways to grow myself and also others around me,” says Brooks. “This course is appropriate for anyone looking to learn the skill of day trading, but it will have a special focus on entrepreneurs. That’s my passion and why I started my company in the first place: to help small and emerging business owners branch out into multiple streams of revenue to fund their own business growth.”</p><p>Brooks and his team feel that offering the Vision Inspires Growth Academy will help their company to grow and scale by generating additional revenue streams for the company, as customers will pay for access to the course materials and instructional content. This can provide a reliable source of income and help the company to expand its offerings beyond its current services. </p><p>Brooks also hopes that the course will build the company's brand and reputation in the industry. By providing high-quality educational resources, Vision Inspires Growth can establish itself as a trusted authority in the day trading space and attract more customers to its other services. The course can also serve as a lead generation tool, as customers who enroll in the course may also be interested in the company's other offerings, such as coaching or consulting services. This can help to expand the company's customer base and generate more business opportunities.</p><p>“What defines success in entrepreneurship is training your mind to embrace failures,” Brooks says. “Failure will either make you or break you. Climbing mountains is easy once you fall in love with heights.”</p><p><i>Vision Inspires Growth is an educational technology company that is building an online course to teach newcomers to day trading the ins and outs of the industry. Vision Inspires Growth will offer participants a step-by-step guide to starting out in day trading and will also offer coaching and consulting.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.visioninspiresgrowth.com">www.visioninspiresgrowth.com</a> </p><p>Contact Christopher Brooks: <a href="mailto:visioninspiresgrowth247@gmail.com">visioninspiresgrowth247@gmail.com</a> </p>
11 May, 2023
Sankul Seth
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4JtMKLqQYkIuqB18sDYkf9cIAS24sPWbeZ-7l3JxTg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4JtMKLqQYkIuqB18sDYkf9cIAS24sPWbeZ-7l3JxTg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
15 May, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><strong>Banker Match, Launching New “Know Your Worth” Calculator</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PT38So6nzU8DSWf2OCoj_3PGyeiyp00ZCnq3EqRI5WqXaDEj6ghh4vLuCst7COvWbSCdl5RzQf2aol39nl9C8TWy0FLVBBb8G-oqE1X-4X82Lt6FR7v_-xmranckZ3XNYJX1e1FQUzcme55Kx4i5p08"></figure><p><i>New York City, New York</i>– Banker Match, a mortgage recruiting and placement firm located in New York has recently announced the launch of their newest, proprietary<a href="https://bankermatch.com/know-your-worth/"> "Know Your Worth"</a> calculator, which they hope will change the way in which the mortgage industry operates. This tool will allow mortgage sales professionals to know what the current market compensation and sign-on bonus range that companies are willing to pay for their talents. </p><p>The “Know Your Worth” motto states, “When Banks Compete, Talent Wins,” showcasing the company’s commitment to their clients. The process works through the use of Banker Match’s team of negotiators, as well as the integration of artificial Intelligence. Banker Match negotiates the best compensation package possible for clients with their employers. Once clients complete their online application, the company assigns each individual a personal “matchmaker” that will contact them with their “Know Your Worth” value.</p><p>Banker Match works through their website, BankerMatch.com to use machine learning algorithms and natural language processing technology to quickly identify potential matches based on criteria such as company size, culture, location, compensation packages, products offered, and more. This company aims to save loan officers and branch managers time by taking care of all due diligence up front. With specifically curated questions used to determine client employment preferences and career aspirations, Banker Match’s technology then works to help their clients end up with a job or career opportunity that aligns with their goals and expectations.</p><p>BankerMatch.com is cost-free and boasts a 10 minute matching timeframe. The website is aiming to reach individuals such as Mortgage Loan Officers, Branch Managers, Regional Managers, Divisional Managers, and others in the banking and mortgage business. </p><p>“We ask industry specific questions to determine a mortgage professional’s operating platform preferences, technology stack requirements, desired company characteristics and career aspirations,” the company expresses. “We also use new Artificial Intelligence technology to analyze the results, determine compatibility with bank criteria and present you with the best matches.”</p><p>Banker Match has successfully placed over 400 Branch Managers and over 1000 loan officers. As of 2023, the company maintains the title of the Number 1 recruiting and placement firm in the mortgage industry. The company has also announced that their recruits have funded over $13 Billion in loans. </p><p>With the “Know Your Worth” calculator, Banker Match is hoping to change the way that the industry operates, giving power to bankers, as well as knowledge on how to successfully work within the business. </p><p><i>Banker Match is a top mortgage recruiting and placement firm located in New York. The company uses AI and Machine Learning technologies to quickly identify potential matches based on criteria such as company size, culture, location, compensation packages, products offered, and more. For more information on Banker Match, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Contact Name</i></p><p><i>Contact Email</i></p>
30 Apr, 2023
Matthew Schultz
<p><strong>Banker Match Now Utilizing New AI Technology To Streamline Efficiency</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jWvsUki3tlo32PN-L0O-wJHAYttpouJ4iqLit7SQjiXdfsI8dRKlFZy8cPphKKM7N9uGd0oyunW3G0xTLkjwpD2ix6dm7zEdIBLJAF_XKNa81pdIRzqbxWjXgkNnvhge-4ICQ-Y5IfhLZDSV2ezGrwk"></figure><p><i>New York City, New York</i>– Banker Match, a mortgage recruiting and placement firm located in New York has recently announced the use of new Artificial Intelligence, integrating the technological advancements into their everyday business transactions. The company has been working to connect bankers with mortgage banks and brokers using this new AI technology in order to streamline the partnership processes. </p><p>Banker Match works through their website, BankerMatch.com to use machine learning algorithms and natural language processing technology to quickly identify potential matches based on criteria such as company size, culture, location, compensation packages, products offered, and more. This company aims to save loan officers and branch managers time by taking care of all due diligence up front. With specifically curated questions used to determine client employment preferences and career aspirations, Banker Match’s technology then works to help their clients end up with a job or career opportunity that aligns with their goals and expectations.</p><p>Ultimately, BankerMatch is using the latest developments in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to make finding the best matches between bankers and mortgage companies easy and stress-free, for both employers and employees alike.</p><p>The whole process on BankerMatch.com works in a quick and efficient manner, taking ten minutes and comes at no cost. The site, along with the AI that it utilizes, is looking to branch out to Mortgage Loan Officers, Branch Managers, Regional Managers, Divisional Managers, and others in the banking and mortgage industry. </p><p>“We are like Match.com for the Mortgage Industry,” explains a representative on behalf of the company. “We use AI technology to find the perfect mortgage bank or broker for our clients that have the highest compatibility.” </p><p>Banker Match has successfully placed over 400 Branch Managers and over 1000 loan officers. As of 2023, the company maintains the title of the Number 1 recruiting and placement firm in the mortgage industry. With the use of new, cutting-edge AI technology, Banker Match is optimistic about the continued growth of Artificial Intelligence, which in turn leads to further growth for their business.</p><p>The company has also recently announced that they are rolling out a new, proprietary<a href="https://bankermatch.com/know-your-worth/"> "Know Your Worth"</a> calculator, which they hope will change the industry. This tool will allow mortgage sales professionals to know what the current market compensation and sign-on bonus range that companies are willing to pay for their talents. </p><p>With all of these new technological advancements, Banker Match is optimistic about the future of their work within the mortgage industry. </p><p><i>Banker Match is a top mortgage recruiting and placement firm located in New York. The company uses AI and Machine Learning technologies to quickly identify potential matches based on criteria such as company size, culture, location, compensation packages, products offered, and more. For more information on Banker Match, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Contact Name</i></p><p><i>Contact Email</i></p>
21 Apr, 2023
Tom Dievart
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16_ItEjAqo0GwWSfPnwY3zAzmjCdv5JF3njTxl-DmvjU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16_ItEjAqo0GwWSfPnwY3zAzmjCdv5JF3njTxl-DmvjU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
25 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Vqo1jWyeu08QUpV1TXvYtqAH7DmKu9kVxiyy7XK-1xnTpZs71jHVGkl6Mdeq9fGzjTbr-O0A30T8ZxUrGBhSs_Q2wS5hI2UiVcKBkZ681SO3flZdb5TKKILdNVDEuN0Fmmten9kJK-F5LoHnIpnI94E"></figure><h2>Kitesurfing for Everyone: How Kitesurf Technologies is Making the Sport More Accessible</h2><p>Kitesurfing is an exciting sport that involves using a kite and board to glide across the water. It's a thrilling experience that requires skill, strength, and a love for adventure. However, kitesurfing has traditionally been limited to those who live near the ocean or a large body of water and have access to the necessary equipment and instruction. This has made the sport inaccessible to many, but Kitesurf Technologies is changing that.</p><p>Kitesurf Technologies is a startup that aims to revolutionize the world of kitesurfing by creating an immersive, hyper-realistic indoor simulator that allows users to practice and improve their skills anytime, anywhere. With this innovative solution, Kitesurf Technologies aims to make kitesurfing accessible to everyone, regardless of location or weather conditions.</p><p>The Kitesurf Technologies system is VR-powered and allows users to experience the thrill of kitesurfing without being limited by traditional barriers. The simulator is designed to accelerate learning by helping users build muscle memory and gain confidence in a safe and controlled environment.</p><p>One of the main challenges of learning kitesurfing is the lack of accessibility, particularly for the land-locked. This can make learning difficult, even frustrating. The Kitesurf Technologies immersive kitesurf simulator solves this problem by providing users with the opportunity to practice and improve skills with ease and convenience. The fully immersive experience offered by the simulator makes the learning curve smoother and allows users to really get a taste for this unique sport.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j7B6Mj_vOfAAnOkCIMx1K-DXZUuoHly3361B7HLNwoFyQhKW6sZAjawG23I8e1dya0utIXsxciLhyr-w3P9Vs7OCnOi27vGU__O5_bML1V4tROmmkZ0h-UgbEzaZXaSX0HTwoIa0ZqmP6r2_L9Ur8t0"></figure><p>The Kitesurf Technologies system offers a personalized and modular learning experience to help users improve their skills and progress at their own pace. The system assesses each student's skill level and recommends an appropriate starting point. As the student masters each skill, the system unlocks new levels, allowing the student to gradually advance to more challenging settings. This flexible approach helps students learn at their own pace and ensures that they are continuously challenged and motivated to improve.</p><p>Kitesurfing is a sport that requires strength, endurance, and skill. It's a challenging activity that can be intimidating for those who are new to it. However, the Kitesurf Technologies system makes kitesurfing less intimidating by providing a safe and controlled environment for users to practice and improve their skills. This can help to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience and encourage more people to try it.</p><p>So why is this industry so key right now? Kitesurfing will be making its Olympic debut in 2024, meaning that more and more people are talking about it. The market is growing at a rate of 6.7% year-on-year, and the gear segment is expected to reach $1 billion by 2030. The average participant in the sport spends over $900 on kitesurfing lessons, demonstrating the potential for success in this market. The Kitesurf Technologies system is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing market by providing a unique and accessible experience to users.</p><p>Kitesurf Technologies is not just a company focused on making kitesurfing accessible; it's a company built with social responsibility in mind. By making the simulator accessible to all, Kitesurf Technologies is helping to spread awareness of the sport and promote inclusivity. Kitesurfing exposes users to the force of nature and experiencing this force can strengthen understanding and respect for the environment. By making the sport more accessible, Kitesurf Technologies is helping to spread awareness and promote a more sustainable way of life.</p><p>Kitesurf Tech is testing gauging investors interest with an equity crowdfunding campaign (<a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/contact">learn more here</a>) as well as an interview series titled “Moved by the Wind”, where lovers of the sport can share their passion for kitesurfing with the world.</p><p>Company CEO Gustavo Magalhães is a Brazilian entrepreneur, kitesurf instructor, and passionate problem-solver. He was born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and grew up with a love for adventure and the outdoors. Gustavo began working in the corporate world, but he soon realized that his true passion lay elsewhere.</p><p>In 2012, Gustavo discovered kitesurfing, a sport that combines his love for adrenaline and the outdoors. He quickly became an instructor and began teaching others how to enjoy the sport. He also saw an opportunity to improve the learning experience for beginners and make the sport more accessible to a wider audience.</p><p>In 2022, Gustavo co-founded Kitesurf Technologies, a startup that aims revolutionize the world of kitesurfing by creating an immersive, hyper-realistic indoor simulator that allows users to experience, practice, and improve their skills anytime, anywhere. With his experience as a kitesurf instructor and his background as a Product Manager, Gustavo played a crucial role in developing the company's innovative solution to make kitesurfing accessible to everyone, regardless of location or weather conditions.</p><p>Gustavo is also committed to social responsibility and ensuring that his company's simulator is accessible to all. He believes that kitesurfing has the power to improve people's lives and wants to share the joy and thrill of the sport with as many people as possible.</p><p>In addition to his work with Kitesurf Technologies, Gustavo is a devoted father and enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and trying new experiences. He sees kitesurfing as a way to connect with nature and with people from all walks of life, and he is passionate about sharing that connection with others.</p>
25 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/B5r4DlOTROEv0dNNqifQuZ8QwaTvK_ixMAWcmzpDgjT4YmZpOMLs2-MUrHQquZpbQez9gr28qaxrkSeDgOMdnke7uyc898q9cX0b8opJEA_EB68fjMY6tKd01aZL2-JrMJnrEMgsyoXuQC6xbw0cyg"></figure><h2>Innovative Kitesurfing Simulator Takes the Industry by Storm</h2><p>It’s official: kitesurfing is joining the Olympic Games in 2024.</p><p>The inclusion of kitesurfing as an Olympic sport is a long-awaited milestone for the kitesurfing industry. The decision to include kitesurfing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France is a recognition of the sport's growing popularity and its potential to attract a wider audience. The sport's new role in the Olympics will help to increase its visibility and reach, exposing it to a global audience and providing an opportunity for its top athletes to compete at the highest level. This will not only elevate the sport's profile but also encourage more people to take up kitesurfing.</p><p>The inclusion of kitesurfing in the Olympics will have a positive impact on the industry as a whole. It will encourage investment in the sport, leading to further development and innovation. It will also create new opportunities for sponsorship and endorsements, providing a much-needed boost to the industry. The exposure generated by the Olympics will also help to attract new investors and entrepreneurs to the industry, leading to further growth and development.</p><p>And that is where <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">Kitesurfing Technologies</a> comes in.</p><p>This groundbreaking startup is preparing to disrupt the industry with its proprietary simulator system. The Kitesurfing Technologies simulator is a virtual reality-powered indoor kitesurfing simulator that allows users to practice and improve their skills anytime, anywhere. The simulator is designed to provide a hyper-realistic immersive experience, using advanced technology to recreate the feeling of kitesurfing on the water.</p><p>Users stand on a specially designed board that simulates the feeling of being on a kiteboard, while holding onto a kite control bar that responds to their movements. The simulator uses motion tracking sensors to detect the user's movements and adjust the virtual environment accordingly, allowing them to perform maneuvers and tricks just like they would on the water. The simulator also offers personalized and modular learning experiences, assessing each student's skill level and recommending an appropriate starting point. With this technology, kitesurfing enthusiasts can hone their skills and experience the thrill of kitesurfing regardless of location or weather conditions.</p><p>The Kitesurf Tech simulator addresses several challenges and limitations that the industry currently faces. Firstly, the simulator makes the sport more accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or weather conditions. This is a significant advantage over traditional kitesurfing, which requires specific weather conditions and access to suitable bodies of water.</p><p>Secondly, the Kitesurf Technologies simulator provides a safe and controlled environment for learners to practice and improve their skills. This is particularly important as kitesurfing can be a dangerous sport if not done properly, and the simulator helps to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.</p><p>Lastly, the kitesurfing industry is growing rapidly, with increasing demand for lessons and gear. The introduction of kitesurfing as an Olympic event in 2024 is also expected to boost the popularity and demand for the sport. The Kitesurf Technologies simulator provides an innovative solution that caters to this growing demand, making it a timely and relevant product in the market.</p><p>Company founder and CEO Gustavo Magalhães says that the Olympics, with its huge media draw and global interest, will allow kitesurfing to receive an unprecedented level of exposure, which will help to raise awareness about it and attract new participants. </p><p>“We’re about to see a new generation of professional athletes who specialize in our beloved sport,” says Magalhães. “This will create role models and idols for the next generation of kitesurfers, inspiring them to pursue the sport and contribute to its growth.”</p><p>He adds that kitesurfing joining the Olympics will bring the sport to a wider audience, beyond just the kitesurfing community. It will help to break down barriers and misconceptions about the sport, promoting it as an exciting and accessible activity. This will attract more people to try out the sport, leading to an increase in demand for kitesurfing lessons and equipment.</p><p>“The industry is ready for our simulator,” Magalhães affirms. “Right now we’re just honing the details, working on development, collecting investors, and getting ready to launch the simulator in malls, amusement parks - any kind of high-traffic area. We’re here to spread our love for the sport and invite anyone and everyone to participate.”</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">https://www.kitesurf.tech/</a> </p>
14 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NyNLnSsSUNJ9rF41-xxi_mtRk5viKCLX1GGpE17KAbvfXOSz8_fd9GOjG1dhp71B9_xEXJTrfjgOyAnpoOAkDjlDVGmOXoDOVcwL6Dvsi-usEvzZ08Eb9hWvLEfSbqfHTmb19QC9_e1qSMIkvdwJGro"></figure><h2>The Future of Kitesurfing: Kitesurf Technologies to Launch Immersive Simulator</h2><p>Picture this: you’re visiting a theme park with your family. It’s a warm mid-July afternoon; the sun warms your shoulders as you buy funnel cakes for your kids. In the background you hear delighted screams of roller coaster fanatics, the sweet calliope of the carousel, and the giggles of teenagers playing carnival games. The air is full of the scent of fried treats.</p><p>As your family enjoys their snacks, you catch sight of something completely new: the Kitesurf Technologies kitesurfing simulator. “I’ll be right back,” you say - your feet seem to be carrying you toward this fantastic mechanized wonder of their own volition. You read the sign and are swept into another place. The amusement park fades. The <i>ding ding ding</i> of the games is replaced by the sound of seagulls crying, of waves on the beach. The hot sun mingles with the cool spray of the surf.</p><p>You step inside.</p><p>Kitesurf Technologies new simulator is coming - and it’s unlike anything the technology industry has ever experienced before. This immersive experience will replicate the thrill and excitement of kitesurfing - even if you’re land-locked. No real-life water or wind is required - it’s all there in the VR simulator. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast or brand-new to kitesurfing, this will be your chance to dip your toes in the water.</p><p>You’ll first be fitted with a harness and given a kite bar that mimics the weight and feel of a real kite. The simulator then utilizes virtual reality technology to transport you to a kitesurfing location, complete with realistic wind and wave conditions. Once in the simulation, you can practice your skills, including launching the kite, controlling its movement, and riding the waves. </p><p>The simulator is designed to accelerate the learning curve for new kitesurfers, allowing them to build muscle memory and gain confidence before venturing out onto the water. For experienced kitesurfers, the simulator provides a way to practice and improve skills in a controlled and safe environment, regardless of weather conditions.</p><p>Now is the perfect time for Kitesurfing Technologies to develop and launch its proprietary simulation system. Company founder and CEO Gustavo Magalhães reminds sports lovers that kitesurfing is about to make its Olympic debut in Paris, France, in 2024.</p><p>“The kitesurfing industry is already growing rapidly,” says Magalhães. “There’s already significant demand for gear and lessons. Once the sport hits the Olympics, that’s going to skyrocket. It’s going to bring a new level of visibility and awareness to the sport, welcoming all kinds of new fans who will want to try their hand at kitesurfing.”</p><p>He adds that modern cutting-edge advancements in technology have made it possible to create a highly realistic and immersive kitesurfing experience through the simulator, making it an attractive option for those looking to improve their skills or simply experience the thrill of the sport.</p><p>Magalhães and his team feel that the Kitesurf Technologies simulator is a prime candidate for investors, as it has the potential to disrupt the kitesurfing industry and make the sport more accessible to a wider audience. With a growing market and the sport's inclusion in the 2024 Olympics, there is a significant opportunity for development. Additionally, the Kitesurf Technologies team is highly skilled and experienced, with diverse backgrounds in various fields that enable them to tackle a wide range of challenges.</p><p>Furthermore, the Kitesurf Technologies simulator offers a unique and immersive experience that is not currently available on the market. As the only company offering this type of full-immersion kitesurfing simulator, along with education and - eventually - premium kitesurfing gear, Kitesurf Technologies is poised to incubate tomorrow's Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and create additional revenue streams.</p><p>"I believe that the future of kitesurfing is very promising,” Magalhães says. “With our simulator, we are making kitesurfing more inclusive, and I think this will help to grow the sport even further. I'm excited to see what the future holds for kitesurfing and our company."</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">https://www.kitesurf.tech/</a> </p>
25 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wpfm74qJQcngVSWOTeiVnR1AT3sodFqI8ywCrE4Tt2lpikYVSk56cpZuNRFRJ_f5VBTKHnjuph4Z_5AuOmn9SOKsY92fN4azCqKfBPARq8vwdsg2vrXjlnOVL4072OtLau_vS8xbc18gja5nxzJMyA"></figure><h2>Learning to Kitesurf Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to Kitesurf Technologies</h2><p>What is kitesurfing - and why is it taking over right now?</p><p>Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding, is a thrilling water sport that combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding, and paragliding. The rider is pulled along by a large kite, which is attached to a harness worn around the waist, allowing them to ride on a board across the water's surface or through the air.</p><p>The sport has been growing in popularity in recent years, as it offers a unique and exciting way to enjoy the water and the wind. Unlike traditional water sports, such as surfing or wakeboarding, kitesurfing is not dependent on the size of the waves or the speed of a boat. With a kite, riders can create their own power and catch the wind wherever they go.</p><p>Kitesurfing also provides a sense of freedom and adventure, as riders can explore new places and experience the thrill of flying. The sport requires skill and practice, as well as the right equipment and training. For these reasons, unfortunately, some would-be kitesurfers find themselves held back from the excitement and adrenaline rush from the sport.</p><p>Kitesurfing Technologies aims to change that.</p><p>The company’s proprietary VR simulator is making the sport more accessible and inclusive by removing some of the barriers that prevent people from trying it in real life. For example, the simulator allows beginners to learn the basics of kitesurfing in a safe, controlled environment without the risk of injury or getting stranded in the water. It also provides an opportunity for people with disabilities or limited mobility to experience the thrill of kitesurfing.</p><p>Additionally, the simulator can be located in high-traffic areas such as malls, theme parks, and entertainment centers, making it easier for people to try kitesurfing without having to travel to a specific location. The company also plans to partner with kitesurfing schools to promote trips and further increase its reach in the industry, making kitesurfing a more inclusive sport for everyone.</p><p>The company’s founder and CEO, Gustavo Magalhães, has a personal mission to open up the sport to as many people as possible. “You don’t know how powerful the wind really is until you've tried kitesurfing," he says. “When a giant kite is pulling you through the waves at 12 knots, you’re playing by nature’s rules. Understanding that is key to understanding kitesurfing.”</p><p>He says that he created Kitesurfing Technologies to share his passion with the world. “Kitesurfing will transform how you connect with nature and everyone around you,” Magalhães shares. “Learning to kitesurf means learning to watch the moon, the tides, and the wind. You will feel like you’re part of the sunset and at the end of each day, you’ll find yourself smiling back at those dimming pink streaks in the sky.”</p><p>There are many practical reasons for people to get involved with the sport, as well. Kitesurfing can be a great workout, as it requires the use of many muscles and can burn up to 1000 calories per hour. It’s a social sport, as it often involves meeting other kitesurfers and sharing experiences and tips.</p><p>But for Magalhães and his team of kitesurfing enthusiasts, they do it for the love.</p><p><i>“At Kitesurf Technologies, we know the joy, thrill, and healing kitesurfing brings, and we want to share these with everybody who’s open to them … even when the weather isn’t great, you’re nowhere near the coast, or your schedule makes connecting with nature seem impossible. It is possible, and we’re here to show you how.”</i></p><p><i>~ Gustavo Magalhães</i></p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">https://www.kitesurf.tech/</a> </p>
25 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<h2>Kitesurf Technologies: the Startup Disrupting the Kitesurfing Industry with Technology</h2><p><i>"We don't just sell a product - we sell an experience. Our passion for kitesurfing drives us to make it accessible to everyone, regardless of location or weather conditions. We want to share the joy and thrill of kitesurfing with the world, and our innovative solution is making it possible." - Gustavo Magalhães, founder and CEO of Kitesurf Technologies</i></p><p>Kitesurfing is a thrilling and exhilarating sport that combines the power of the wind and the water to create an unforgettable experience. However, for many, the accessibility of this sport can be a challenge, especially if you don't live near a body of water or lack the necessary equipment. </p><p>That's where Kitesurf Technologies comes in - this innovative startup is revolutionizing the world of kitesurfing with an immersive, hyper-realistic indoor simulator that allows users to practice and improve their skills anytime, anywhere. This technology makes kitesurfing accessible to everyone, regardless of location or weather conditions, and is sure to be a game-changer in the industry. </p><p>The team behind Kitesurf Technologies has a strong background in digital marketing, robotics, game development, automation, and process planning, which enables them to tackle a wide range of challenges and ensures that they are well-equipped to drive the success of the company. In this post, we'll take a closer look at Kitesurf Technologies, their products and services, the market opportunity, and how they are disrupting the kitesurfing industry.</p><p>Kitesurf Technologies has recently announced the launch of their new website, which showcases their innovative approach to kitesurfing. The company is proud to announce that they have a utility patent pending for their kitesurfing system, which is an exciting development that sets them apart from their competitors. </p><p>In addition, Kitesurf Technologies is currently running an <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/contact">Equity Crowdfunding campaign</a>, which will help to raise the necessary funds to further develop and market their product. These developments are a testament to the company's commitment to bringing a disruptive and immersive kitesurfing experience to enthusiasts around the world.</p><p>Founder and CEO Gustavo Magalhães says that his company is on a mission to make their beloved sport more accessible and inclusive. "I fell in love with kitesurfing the first time I tried it,” he shares. “It's an addictive feeling that combines the thrill of the wind and the waves with the freedom of flying. It's a sport that challenges you both physically and mentally, and it's incredibly rewarding when you master a new trick or maneuver. Kitesurfing has brought me so much joy and excitement, and I want to share that with as many people as possible through Kitesurf Technologies."</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/63530e7963bfedf01d369d4d/638cc6d4a180b87a5408d481_NEVER%20TRUST%20TOO%20MUCH.webp"></figure><p>The company’s crowdfunding campaign will fund the patent-pending kitesurfing system, including a VR-powered simulator. Kitesurf Tech has developed proprietary technology to recreate the realistic kitesurfing experience, helping users build muscle memory faster. Kitesurfing is growing at a rate of 6.7% YoY, and its upcoming debut at the Olympics in 2024 is expected to increase visibility and demand. The company’s social responsibility focuses on accessibility and inclusivity. Kitesurf Technologies has partnerships with brands, kitesurf schools, and instructors, creating additional revenue streams. With a potential market of $121MM in the US, the company has a solid business plan with several streams of revenue.</p><p>Gustavo is a passionate product manager who values problem-solving and efficiency. As a kitesurf instructor and a father, he understands the importance of making the most of our time and leaving a lasting impact. Gustavo is dedicated to sharing the thrill of kitesurfing with others and making it a more accessible sport. While he acknowledges that kitesurfing can be challenging, he believes that the reward is well worth the effort. Rather than replacing the real-life experience, Gustavo and the team at Kitesurf Technologies are committed to making the sport less intimidating and more inclusive so that more people can enjoy the unique experience of being moved by the wind and connecting with nature in a way that only kitesurfing can provide.</p><p>“We want to spread happiness and awareness, stimulate openness and enable a thrilling life through kitesurfing,” Gustavo affirms. “It's not just a sport, but a way of life that exposes you to the force of nature and strengthens your understanding and respect for it.”</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">https://www.kitesurf.tech/</a> </p>
21 Apr, 2023
Gustavo Magalhães
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jPe1w2ege18gMGL5kYqYdQwK-ILPX4y_zE1mNJUqZjF9-oH2kQkIY4lkmNQoQe9b8WISvWQlII17mg56sBnSd_c03dWms6phvnAYMqXwZPslWR22Th-2H-5G9HyZs5DZxU5-QHxozhgoWZtN7yComNU"></figure><h2>Kitesurf Technologies Launches Website To Offer Novel Kitesurfing Simulator</h2><p><i>Kearny, NJ</i> - Kitesurf Technologies, an entertainment and technology startup, has just launched its website detailing its new kitesurfing system (utility patent pending). The company is also creating an interview series entitled “Moved by the Wind”, inviting kitesurfing enthusiasts to share their love of the sport and be considered to be among the first participants of the simulator.</p><p>The Kitesurf Technologies system is a unique and innovative VR-powered indoor kitesurfing simulator that provides users with a hyper-realistic and immersive kitesurfing experience. The simulator uses proprietary technology to recreate the sensation of kitesurfing, allowing users to experience the sport without being limited by traditional barriers such as location and weather conditions.</p><p>The simulator is designed to accelerate learning and improve skills by providing a safe and controlled environment for users to practice and develop their kitesurfing technique. The system assesses each student's skill level and recommends an appropriate starting point. As the student masters each skill, the system unlocks new levels, allowing the student to gradually advance to more challenging settings. This flexible approach helps students learn at their own pace and ensures that they are continuously challenged and motivated to improve.</p><p>The simulator provides a fully customizable experience, allowing users to choose the location, wind conditions, and other settings to suit their preferences. It uses state-of-the-art VR technology with realistic graphics and physics that replicate the sensation of riding on the waves.</p><p>The simulator is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of experience or physical ability. It provides a safe and controlled environment for beginners to learn the basics of kitesurfing, while also providing a challenging and realistic experience for more experienced riders to improve their skills and practice new tricks.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WTrkAgCqzksGram1NKYtaq2RI2OVRJ_MPxWfiBzckOPgQ4ObAPthQnrK9cfB_KraO4t6W2w8wNs36MlpOq36Rx5CAzZmi2cZ2B7H5wdrsaj3oxHmF42Qal46C17Fi4Dp_OIW-7uPKbmou2y2K9EOmXw"></figure><p>The leadership team at Kitesurf Technologies emphasizes that the simulator is not meant to replace kitesurfing for those who enjoy the sport. Rather, it is meant to open up the sport to those who are just learning, to those located far from bodies of water, and even to those whose physical limitations may prevent them from real-time kitesurfing.</p><p>Founder and CEO Gustavo Magalhães says that the US market for kitesurfing lessons is witnessing high demand, with around 23,000 monthly searches. “The upcoming inclusion of kitesurfing as an Olympic sport in 2024 is huge news for the sport,” says Magalhães. “We feel that this will boost visibility and popularity, both among sports enthusiasts and potential sponsors. It will provide an opportunity for athletes from different backgrounds and regions to showcase their skills on a global stage and inspire a new generation of kitesurfers.”</p><p>He adds that he hopes that kitesurfing being featured in the Olympic Games will attract an even wider range of participants, as the Olympics are known for promoting diversity and inclusivity, and the inclusion of kitesurfing as a new sport aligns with this mission. </p><p>“We feel that kitesurfing is only starting to grow and has a solid future,” Magalhães affirms. “More people are becoming aware of it and its part in the Olympics will boost that even more. We want to open up this sport to everyone. It’s a challenging sport, but very rewarding.”</p><p>He adds that the company is open to investors who are interested in making the simulator available to the public. To make Kitesurf Technologies' simulator accessible to a wider audience, the company plans to offer it in high-traffic locations such as malls, theme parks, and entertainment centers. They will operate their own establishment as a model to hone and scale from and then expand to other locations. Additionally, they will sell kitesurfing gear in their stores and offer ad space within the game for gear brands to reach their audience. The company also intends to partner with kitesurfing schools to promote trips and further increase their reach in the industry.</p><p>Kitesurf Technologies is led by a team of experienced and skilled individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds, including digital marketing, robotics, game development, automation, process planning, teaching, and publishing. This broad range of expertise allows the team to approach challenges from multiple angles and ensures that they are well-equipped to drive the success of the company.</p><p>“We feel that kitesurfing has the ability to connect people with the natural world and help them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for it,” Magalhães shares. “The force of the wind and the power of the waves creates a unique experience that is both thrilling and humbling. It can teach you a greater respect for the environment and the elements that make kitesurfing possible, fostering a sense of responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world for future generations.”</p><p><i>Kitesurf Technologies is a startup that has developed an immersive, hyper-realistic indoor kitesurfing simulator along with a personalized and modular learning experience for users to improve their kitesurfing skills at their own pace. The company has plans to open a retail chain to sell kitesurfing gear, and also plans to partner with kitesurfing schools to provide further education.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.kitesurf.tech/">https://www.kitesurf.tech/</a> </p><p>Contact Gustavo Magalhães: gus@kitesurf.tech </p>
13 Apr, 2023
Wei Hunter
<h2><strong>ClasShare Unveils FilmForKids, an Online Community for Young Entertainers</strong></h2><p><i>Atlanta, GA</i> - Edtech company ClasShare has announced the launch of its novel online community, FilmForKids, a platform that aims to connect parents with filmmakers to help aspiring child actors and influencers gain opportunities to the competitive industry, and start building portfolios that they can turn into viable careers.</p><p>FilmForKids serves as a community for parents, instructors, filmmakers, and students who wish to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. The community offers a network of filmmakers that kids can connect with in a safe and supervised space. Students can participate in live cohort-based classes and audition for short films and commercials, all produced by ClasShare.</p><p>ClasShare's first film featuring student actors, "Power Forward," has been accepted into<i> 6 film festivals worldwide</i> including the Atlanta Children's Film Festival. The company’s next short film, "All You've Got," is scheduled to film in April. ClasShare is also running a crowdfunding campaign for "All You've Got" on Seed & Spark.</p><p>The company has gained traction since its inception in Jan 2021 due to its unique focus on empowering students to learn through entertainment; ClasShare’s growth has enabled the launch of FilmForKids with the hopes that aspiring actors, influencers, and filmmakers can connect in a guided, safe environment. The company offers a unique and proprietary blend of educational resources, such as video content, webinars, interactive activities, and live classes.</p><p>FilmForKids promotes a community-building aspect that encourages collaboration and allows members to connect with talented filmmakers, with the goal of playing lead roles in films. The platform provides a safe space for parents with kid actors to learn about the intricate world of filmmaking and entertainment, as well as the other casting opportunities for young actors.</p><p>CEO and founder, Wei Hunter, states that she started ClasShare in response to the fact that the entertainment industry has limited opportunities for young actors and filmmakers. As a serial entrepreneur and mother of a young aspiring actor, she established ClasShare with a mission to help kids build successful career paths. “Studies reflect that more than 85% of kids aged 8-17 are on social media, and 30% of them dream of being actors or influencers,” Hunter shares. “But there just aren’t enough opportunities for them to realize these aspirations.”</p><p>Hunter and her team built a social and learning community with the idea that high-quality resources, such as videos and interactive class materials, could combine education with entertainment. As the company grew to accommodate more than 200 students from around the world, Hunter’s team realized the need for a community like FilmForKids.</p><p>“We’ve gotten interest from startup accelerators, angel groups, and VCs,” Hunter reveals. “Within the next 5 years, we hope our company can reach unicorn status. Reaching a valuation of at least $1 billion is an ambitious goal for any startup but based on the market size and our unique business model, we feel that it is achievable.”</p><p>ClasShare targets a growing market of parents with kids ages 8-16 who want to be actors and influencers. As social media and entertainment continue to play a significant role in children's lives, there is a large potential customer base for ClasShare to tap into. Hunter feels that this significant market growth has impacted her company, which - by combining education with entertainment - has developed a unique approach in the edtech industry.</p><p>“By providing FilmForKids, we’re offering an interactive platform that we expect will grow along with our company,” Hunter affirms. “We hope to launch our own educational and social app in the near future, connecting kids from all over the world, making film productions accessible to kids who have this dream. We also hope that our commitment to creating a safe and creative community will continue to attract investors and help us gain traction in the market.”</p><p>Hunter shares that her company has spent its time since moving headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021 building a strong network of connections in the film industry. This has significantly helped the team to produce high-quality video content and expand the company’s reach to 2B customers. “We are well prepared to help other Edtech companies create video contents and marketing for their services/products,” she states. “By doing so, we are providing job opportunities to our talented students.”</p><p>Lastly, Hunter states that ClasShare, through FilmForKids, is experiencing continued growth and has plans in place to create new features, resources, and services to its platform. “We want to teach kids other marketable skills such as content creation, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship,” Hunter says. “Our goal is to give kids a head start that will help set them up for life.”</p><p><i>ClasShare is an edtech & entertainment company that provides innovative learning resources for parents and kids, with a focus on promoting the skills and talents of child actors and influencers. The company's mission is to help kids build their successful career paths before they go to college. ClasShare's suite of online learning resources includes a range of educational tools and resources and the company offers an online community specifically for child actors/influencers.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://classhare.com/"> https://classhare.com/</a></p><p>Contact Wei Hunter: info@classhare.com</p>
01 May, 2023
Wei Hunter
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HIuLXr8ouWTDRw2ZH4RBXZ96443AUSPWVzfd0_gtKmOChRHi3U6CPGoODoKioMBcdemugl5yQkXJ2icAh_ZQvsz-pC4w5_TYru-4HgjA-PZjdShE51tE-NtuKG8Wlmh3xIQkJvXWaoMRUPp5vAmjHp0"></figure><h2><strong>ClasShare Launches FilmForKids Online Community</strong></h2><p><i>Atlanta, GA</i> - Educational technology company ClasShare has launched a new online community called FilmForKids, which aims to provide film and commercial opportunities for young aspiring actors. </p><p>The new community is part of ClasShare's commitment to help children build their successful career paths in the entertainment industry. </p><p>FilmForKids is focused on building a learning and social network for<i> </i>parents with children who aspire to be actors and influencers. The goal is to help these kids monetize their skills by producing commercials for companies, creating short films featuring kids, and providing marketing services to companies. </p><p>The company offers a <i>unique</i> approach to the industry, combining education, production, and<i> </i>a multi-channel network (MCN). By nurturing the next generation of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), ClasShare is incubating future entertainers and helping them succeed in the fast-paced world of entertainment and influencer marketing.</p><p>FilmForKids is the latest addition to ClasShare's suite of online learning, which includes educational resources, exclusive short films written for the community, live webinars hosted by industry pros, and casting opportunities for parents and young actors. More importantly, it connects filmmakers with parents with aspiring actors, making films accessible to kids regardless of where they live. </p><p>The company’s focus on delivering quality and accessibility is what led to the ClasShare team developing its novel online community. FilmForKids aims to foster the talents and ambitions of young would-be actors, filmmakers, and influencers, and was designed as a safe space for kids to start learning about the intricate world of filmmaking and entertainment, as well as the technology used for the various aspects of the industry.</p><p>ClasShare’s class topics cover various aspects of acting including Introduction to Acting, Scene Study, Acting On Camera, Audition Techniques, Improv for acting. The company made sure that FilmForKids would allow for collaboration and community building: participating students can create unique profiles, connect with other filmmakers, and share their work with others in the network. This approach helps to foster a sense of belonging and encourages children to develop their creativity and communication skills.</p><p>Since its inception in Q1 2023, FilmForKids has already received positive feedback from parents and educators, who praise the platform for its unique approach to edutainment and creating a safe space for young talent to bloom. The community has also been recognized by industry experts, including the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), which named FilmForKids as one of the top educational resources for media literacy.</p><p>Founder and CEO Wei Hunter, a serial entrepreneur and a mother of a young actor, states that her team is thrilled to witness the positive impact that FilmForKids is already having on young learners. “We believe that FilmForKids has the potential to inspire a new generation of young filmmakers and media literate citizens, and we are excited to continue developing and improving the community,” Hunter shares.</p><p>She adds that ClasShare was founded on the belief that every child deserves access to quality education. “We are committed to providing innovative and engaging classes that help children develop essential skills and knowledge,” Hunter affirms. “FilmForKids is the only online platform of its kind, and we are optimistic about the impact it will have on young learners."</p><p>FilmForKids is only the latest addition to ClasShare’s growing suite of learning resources. Hunter reveals that the company is already planning to expand with new features and services in the coming months. “Our first film, ‘Power Forward’, just got accepted into the Atlanta Children’s Film Festival,” Hunter says. “Our next short film, ‘All You’ve Got’, is scheduled to be filmed at the end of April. Our students are excited; we’re excited; we see great things on the horizon.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dDaTbam4PFxtnWQR8v3EWxhIygeFiqpZbm-yz4MRmYlNNPoNYCyI9OCACkCFpvl1vv8FJ4eFpoaj3nbTfIDqow8i2vgPmVrhgsLjQ7_itQGJ4IQ6RI1hblk7EmqTpON80sEHXFvnI1ejs0avZcBZ0VY"></figure><p>Hunter strongly believes that education is the key for the success of the next generation and is dedicated to helping kids build skills for a better future. During the journey, Hunter found that many kids dream of being actors, but the industry is cutthroat; so she decided to dedicate her company to changing that. Hunter produced 4 short films in 2022, two of which have been accepted into nine different film festivals (the other two are in post-production).</p><p>“We’re all about creating opportunities,” Hunter says. “FilmForKids is a solution to the problem of young talent becoming lost in the entertainment industry’s shuffle. On the platform, they can connect with filmmakers, participate in cohort-based live classes, and participate in films and commercials. Our goal is to empower kids with education through entertainment and help them build viable careers.”</p><p><i>ClasShare is an EdTech & entertainment company that provides innovative learning resources for parents and kids, with a focus on promoting the skills and talents of child actors and influencers. The company's mission is to help kids build their successful career paths before they go to college. ClasShare's suite of online classes includes a range of educational tools including FilmForKids, an online community specifically for child actors/influencers.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://classhare.com/"> https://classhare.com/</a></p><p>YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@classhare">https://www.youtube.com/@classhare</a></p><p>Contact Wei Hunter: info@classhare.com</p>
07 Apr, 2023
Wei Hunter
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HIuLXr8ouWTDRw2ZH4RBXZ96443AUSPWVzfd0_gtKmOChRHi3U6CPGoODoKioMBcdemugl5yQkXJ2icAh_ZQvsz-pC4w5_TYru-4HgjA-PZjdShE51tE-NtuKG8Wlmh3xIQkJvXWaoMRUPp5vAmjHp0"></figure><h2>FilmForKids by ClasShare - Providing Film Opportunities for Kid Actors</h2><p>Becoming an actor or influencer has become the most desired career path for kids under the age of 17, because in our media-saturated world, this is where they can express themselves, show off their talents, and earn the opportunity to make money or gain fame.</p><p>But how many real opportunities are out there for kids?</p><p>The ratio for active profiles and job listings on Backstage is close to 700:1. Faced with these odds, many kids soon feel defeated, and parents are understandably frustrated. A lot of time and money are invested… without results. That’s often the reality of this industry. </p><p>This is exactly why ClasShare built the FilmForKids community, a private community where we partner with educators, scriptwriters, filmmakers and industry professionals to create more opportunities for kids in films and commercials. </p><p>Before now, that didn’t exist.</p><p>ClasShare, an online learning platform, has launched its exclusive new digital community, FilmForKids. This collaborative opportunity lets educators and students connect, share resources, and engage in discussions. FilmForKids fosters a sense of community and encourages kids to collaborate and learn from one another.</p><p>“We have received interest from startup accelerators, angel groups, and venture capitalists,” says founder and CEO Wei Hunter. “We feel that ClasShare has the potential to become a unicorn within five years.”</p><p>“Since moving to Atlanta in 2021, we have been able to successfully build a strong network of connections in the film industry,” Wei reveals. “We are confident that our services can help kids grow, learn, and succeed in their dreams and goals.”</p><p>She adds that child actors, influencers, and filmmakers have unique needs when it comes to building their careers. They need a safe, supportive community to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. “FilmForKids is where these young talents can develop their skills and connect with others in the industry,” she says.</p><p>The FilmForKids community offers participants unique experiences and chances for participation in projects, such as short films written specifically for tweens and teens; paid commercial appearances; and live cohort-based classes taught by top-tier instructors and industry professionals. Within the community, kids get to learn from working actors who help them prepare profiles and reels. They also get access to a director of major kids' talent agencies in the US, and receive career guidance and valuable resources.</p><h3>About Wei Hunter</h3><p>Founder and CEO Wei Hunter is a serial entrepreneur and the mother of a young aspiring actor. She obtained an MBA degree from NYU in 2020 and founded ClasShare soon after. Wei strongly believes in the power of education and entertainment and is dedicated to producing high-quality video content and building a social and learning community for kids and parents.</p><p>“We are dedicated to our mission of helping kids build successful career paths,” Wei shares. “We studied existing research, which states that over 85% of kids between 8-17 use social media, and 30% of those kids dream of being actors or influencers. We saw an opportunity to empower kids with education through entertainment and help them monetize their skills.”</p><p>Wei's goal is to become the next Disney, producing high-quality video content and building an ecosystem where kids can learn, showcase their talents, and monetize their skills. Since launching in January 2021, ClasShare has already attracted over 200 students from around the world, and the company’s first short film, "Power Forward," was accepted into 6 film festivals, including the Atlanta Children's Film Festival. ClasShare is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Seed & Spark for its next short film, "All You've Got," which is scheduled to film in April 2023.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dDaTbam4PFxtnWQR8v3EWxhIygeFiqpZbm-yz4MRmYlNNPoNYCyI9OCACkCFpvl1vv8FJ4eFpoaj3nbTfIDqow8i2vgPmVrhgsLjQ7_itQGJ4IQ6RI1hblk7EmqTpON80sEHXFvnI1ejs0avZcBZ0VY"></figure><p><i>Founder & CEO Wei Hunter</i></p><p>As a mother of a young aspiring actor, Wei is passionate about helping kids build skills for a better future and believes that education is key to the success of the next generation. She has already produced four short films, two of which have been accepted into nine film festivals, and has built great connections in the film industry since moving ClasShare's headquarters to Atlanta in 2021. </p><h3>About ClasShare</h3><p>ClasShare is an online learning platform and social community that aims to empower kids with education through entertainment and help them build successful career paths. The company offers a range of services, including cohort-based live classes, access to the FilmForKids community, and opportunities to participate in film and commercial projects. The platform also offers courses in acting, filmmaking, and influencing, taught by industry professionals. The community is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for kids and parents to connect and collaborate, share resources and ideas, and showcase talents. ClasShare wants to make films accessible to kids from all over the world, allowing them to realize their dreams.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://classhare.com/"> https://classhare.com/</a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@classhare"> https://www.youtube.com/@classhare</a> </p><p>IG/FB/LinkedIn: @classhare</p>
24 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
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23 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SC1iihjskaUD0SKT0a-6yDkhcVf9mXDF-n-Qoxlrfrc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SC1iihjskaUD0SKT0a-6yDkhcVf9mXDF-n-Qoxlrfrc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/clippers/sites/clippers/files/1_thinkwatts_foundation.jpeg" alt="Local Business Partner: Think Watts | NBA.com"></figure><h2>The Role of Community Activations in Empowering Urban Youth: A Case Study of THINKWATTS Foundation</h2><p>Urban youth often face systemic challenges that make it difficult for them to achieve their full potential. From underfunded schools to limited access to healthy food options, there are a variety of obstacles that can hinder their success. However, community activism can provide a powerful solution to these issues. </p><p>It’s important to spread awareness of the role of community activations in empowering urban youth, and one way to do so is through a case study of the THINKWATTS Foundation.</p><p>THINKWATTS Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2018 by Brandon "Stix" Salaam-Bailey, a rapper, record producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who was born and raised in Watts, California. The foundation's mission is to uplift communities and address pressing issues, with a particular focus on food security, financial literacy, entrepreneurship support, sports programming, environmental justice, and workforce development.</p><p>“Community activations are the backbone of our foundation,” says Salaam-Bailey. “They bring people together, create a sense of belonging, and provide resources that help them to thrive. When we invest in our communities, we invest in the future. We can inspire the next generation to be leaders and change-makers, and to create a better world for us all.”</p><p>One of the key ways that THINKWATTS Foundation empowers urban youth is through weekly food distributions. The foundation organizes these events nationwide to alleviate food insecurities faced by vulnerable populations. By providing healthy food options to those in need, the foundation helps ensure that children have the energy and nutrients they need to focus in school and achieve their goals.</p><p>Another important initiative of THINKWATTS Foundation is financial literacy. Through engaging events, the foundation educates both young and adult community members on crucial topics such as money management, creditworthiness, and investing. “We need to empower people with financial knowledge and skills,” Salaam-Bailey emphasizes. “We want to help people achieve financial stability and independence, which can be a key factor in achieving long-term success.”</p><p>In addition to financial literacy, THINKWATTS Foundation also offers workshops that empower small businesses by helping them secure capital, create P&L statements, and improve cybersecurity practices. This support is especially critical in under-resourced communities where access to traditional business resources may be limited.</p><p>Sports programming is another area where THINKWATTS Foundation makes an impact. By promoting soccer and basketball programs, the foundation encourages physical activity and a sense of community. These programs provide children with opportunities to stay active and build important social skills, which can be critical to their success later in life.</p><p>Environmental justice is another important initiative of THINKWATTS Foundation. The foundation spearheads initiatives that target access to clean water and provide low-income communities with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). Addressing environmental issues that disproportionately affect urban communities lets the foundation help ensure that young people have access to a safe and healthy environment in which to grow and thrive.</p><p>Finally, THINKWATTS Foundation also focuses on workforce development. The foundation fosters career growth in emerging industries such as hydrogen fueling, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and technology. Through programs such as the technology center, the foundation provides urban youth with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the job market and build fulfilling careers.</p><p>It’s clear that community activism can be a powerful tool in empowering urban youth and helping them overcome the systemic challenges they face. THINKWATTS Foundation is an excellent example of how community activations can make a real difference in the lives of young people. “It’s our social duty to help provide critical resources,” says Salaam-Bailey. “Healthy food, financial literacy, small business support, access to jobs - at THINKWATTS we want to make sure these kids have resources and support that they need to succeed in life.”</p><p>As we continue to face the challenges of our time, it is important that we continue to support organizations like THINKWATTS Foundation that are making a positive impact in our communities.</p><p>“I believe in the power of community activism,” Salaam-Bailey affirms. “It's about engaging with the community, building trust, and working together to make positive change. When we invest in our communities, we invest in our future. We empower our youth, create opportunities for growth, and build a stronger, more vibrant society.”</p><p>Lean more: <a href="https://www.thinkwattsfoundation.org/">https://www.thinkwattsfoundation.org/</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12hNsAGi60JB0MQ1ghnOpD8UTsq5csGYW0dEzKMr2Cbw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/12hNsAGi60JB0MQ1ghnOpD8UTsq5csGYW0dEzKMr2Cbw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-p3ze_fvnX_Cgp-r0rvZ_8lQPJn5UYyUwFeBWC1cIa0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-p3ze_fvnX_Cgp-r0rvZ_8lQPJn5UYyUwFeBWC1cIa0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Brandon Salaam
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Foundation Expands With Multifaceted Development Project</h2><p><i>Watts, CA</i> - THINKWATTS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is expanding its impact with an initiative to develop multifaceted development projects that includes the creation of affordable housing units, single-family homes, a state-of-the-art sports complex for basketball enthusiasts, small retail spaces, and a dynamic makerspace village. </p><p>Additionally, the foundation has collaborated with Microsoft, Riot Games, and Google to launch a technology center that will offer programming and certification courses in Python, Java, JavaScript, and C# this summer. Successful completion of the program will entitle participants to the assistance of a dedicated recruiter who will help them secure positions with companies that specialize in their acquired coding expertise.</p><p>The foundation is also inaugurating a preschool in May that will focus on enhancing early learning literacy for children aged 1-6. This innovative preschool will offer performance-based financial incentives for students and reward parents for consistent child attendance.</p><p>Based in Watts, California, the foundation's mission encompasses a range of initiatives aimed at uplifting communities and addressing pressing issues. With its base in Watts, the organization is dedicated to bringing positive change to communities suffering from similar circumstances in and around Los Angeles.</p><p>Each phase of the new development project keeps in mind the foundation's core focus areas: Food Security, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship Support, Sports Programming, Environmental Justice, and Workforce Development. THINKWATTS organizes weekly food distributions nationwide with the goal of alleviating food insecurities faced by vulnerable populations, and the team at the nonprofit is taking steps to ensure that all prior initiatives continue uninterrupted during the development project.</p><p>THINKWATTS will continue to host engaging financial literacy events designed to educate both young and adult community members on crucial topics such as money management, creditworthiness, and investing. In collaboration with Mastercard, Thinkwatts offers workshops that empower small businesses by helping them secure capital, create P&L statements, and improve cybersecurity practices. By promoting soccer and basketball programs, the foundation encourages physical activity and a sense of community. It also spearheads initiatives that target access to clean water and provide low-income communities with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). Moreover, the Thinkwatts Foundation fosters career growth in emerging industries such as hydrogen fueling, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and technology.</p><p>Over the next five years, THINKWATTS Foundation aims to merge its programming with community development initiatives to foster a more productive economy. The foundation's vision is to establish innovative, environmentally sustainable production facilities that will generate new job opportunities and potentially redefine opportunity zones.</p><p>To realize this vision, THINKWATTS Foundation’s development project includes a trade school specializing in electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling careers, along with the other facets of the project. This is a crucial step towards revitalizing the community, providing much-needed jobs and opportunities for growth.</p><p>The nonprofit was founded by Brandon “Stix” Salaam-Bailey in 2018, and he says that he created THINKWATTS with a commitment to uplifting the Watts community. "Our new development project, technology center, and preschool are a testament to our continued dedication to building a better future for Watts and the surrounding communities,” Salaam-Bailey states.</p><p>THINKWATTS Foundation has been making significant strides in uplifting communities and addressing pressing issues since its establishment. With the expansion of the foundation's initiatives, it is evident that the organization's impact will only continue to grow. The multifaceted development project and the technology center will help create a more productive economy while providing opportunities for growth and development for the people of Watts and the surrounding communities. The foundation's dedication to promoting education, entrepreneurship, and environmental justice is a testament to its commitment to bringing positive change to the community.</p><p><strong>About THINKWATTS Foundation</strong></p><p><i>THINKWATTS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to uplift underserved communities and address pressing issues through various initiatives. Its core focus areas include food security, financial literacy, entrepreneurship support, sports programming, environmental justice, and workforce development. The organization is committed to providing support, resources, and opportunities to struggling communities, particularly in the Watts area of California.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thinkwattsfoundation.org/">https://www.thinkwattsfoundation.org/</a> </p><p>Contact Brandon Salaam-Bailey at <a href="mailto:stix@thinkwatts.com">stix@thinkwatts.com</a> </p>
29 Jun, 2023
Ruth Klien
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yb3CwiLpe6XPaq6K5IB-xU91GwXsDU2hZge2Jcdei9k/edit#heading=h.r766e8u5rqi6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yb3CwiLpe6XPaq6K5IB-xU91GwXsDU2hZge2Jcdei9k/edit#heading=h.r766e8u5rqi6</a></p><p> </p><p>Expert Celebrity Branding and Ruth Klein Debut Ghostwriting and Publishing Services for Industry Leaders and CEOs</p><p><br>LOS ANGELES, CA–Expert Celebrity Branding, which increases the brand visibility of industry experts, professionals, business owners, and CEOs, has launched its book writing and publishing division. Brand Visibility Strategist and Master Book Coach <a href="http://www.ruthklein.com">Ruth Klein</a>, the company’s founder, states that the goal will be to position clients as thought leaders in their industries by ghostwriting, publishing, and launching their books.</p><p>The focus of Expert Celebrity Branding is to empower clients to create a 360 Brand so that they can expand into bigger possibilities and make an impact that exceeds their perceived goals and expectations. The company provides a suite of services that center on speech writing, business development, marketing, and branding. The rollout of its ghostwriting and publishing division is aimed at helping individuals to convert their expertise and content into a stronger brand.</p><p>“Over the past few years, what we have learned is that while leaders are aware of the potential a book has for elevating their brands and credibility, they are unsure how to approach writing it, let alone publishing it,” says Ruth. “At Expert Celebrity Branding, our writers have been published, so we understand the structure and process a book must go through. We are excited to use that knowledge to launch our division and take the writing and publishing work off the hands of busy professionals.”</p><p>Expert Celebrity Branding utilizes different strategies to guide a book from conception to launch:</p><ul><li>Each client is first interviewed by Ruth, with the goal of understanding their unique voice, content, and goals.</li><li>This information is then given to the ghostwriter, who works with the client to write their book according to their objectives.</li><li>30 days into the book writing process, the marketing campaign begins, which includes a social media platform that is at the center of the launch.</li><li>If the client would like to submit their book for consideration by traditional publishing houses, Expert Celebrity Branding will help them with the book proposal and suggest agents to contact.</li><li>In June 2023, with the launch of Expert Celebrity Publishing, the company will also be able to publish its clients’ books.</li></ul><p>“Expert Celebrity Branding is ultimately a one-stop shop for anyone who would like to increase the visibility of their brand by writing and releasing a book that highlights their expertise,” says Ruth. “Remember: ideas are only as good as their implementation. Don’t let them stay in your mind. Instead, let us help you to translate them into words so that you can make a bigger impact.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Expert Celebrity Branding works with high-achieving business owners, coaches, sales professionals, and company founders to create powerful personal brands by honing their message and communicating it through books and signature speeches. Founder Ruth Klein has written 7 best-selling books, 6 of which were traditionally published, and offers a 30-day </i><a href="https://form.jotform.com/231527586818164"><i>free pocket coaching</i></a><i> every morning to keep focused, gain clarity for mindset, leadership, motivation, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Expert Celebrity Branding, please contact:</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AzY4ALoVWPK2LiwDXVnAKZAgfavzM8sq_Tu2_MbZkodFRBj7_LLUyquVB8fRyLbVtsH86QcOG_1K0nMLppei3EomlxsZDANqufwJ-RzGFUMBiDQrn5QnLeTIzMwHmi0C5neXv83HU_rmfJDA4jvEgJA"></figure><p><i>Ruth Klein</i></p><p><a href="http://www.ruthklein.com"><i>www.Ruthklein.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><a href="mailto:rklein@ruthklein.com"><i>rklein@ruthklein.com</i></a></p><p><i>310.741.1583</i></p>
27 Apr, 2023
Jaden Easton
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Star Jaden Easton Gains Traction with Clever Scaling</p><p>NEW YORK CITY – Jaden Easton, who has found success as co-founder of the wildly successful company Clients & Community, is finding another wave to ride as he picks up speed with his consulting firm Clever Scaling.</p><p>“Businesses today face more challenges than ever,” Jaden explains. “At Clever Scaling, I’m helping founders align their employees, their approach, and new emerging technology like Ai to culminate greater business success.”</p><p>Clever Scaling, founded in 2022, consults with high-value, client-based businesses to integrate the right technology, better processes, and sensible approaches to help your business to succeed, potentially growing and appreciating in value. Offering a variety of services, Clever Scaling provides invaluable feedback across mediums to help clients achieve greater success.</p><p>One of the services, the CEO Strategy Day, gives clients one full day with Jaden Easton, offering an absolute focus on clients and their businesses. “During our time together, we’ll have the conversations you may have been avoiding, addressing problems you haven’t been able to properly assess or even consider. Through this, I’ll be providing the support and expertise to give you a clearer vision and therefore, greater ease in your approach,” Jaden says. The CEO Strategy Day also includes three monthly “Strategy & Execution Calls” to keep a client’s team on track and moving in the right direction.</p><figure class="image"><img 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help we provide to clients is comprehensive. We help clients sharpen their vision, how to accomplish what they’re striving to do or delegate it, and implement systems to ensure accountability for their team,” Jaden says. “Having a fresh set of eyes is important, and I have the experience and the track record to back up the advice I offer.”</p><p>Fractional COO services variably provide scalable solutions to help entrepreneurs who are trying to grow their small businesses. “Essentially, our fractional COO services bring me into the core team leadership of your company. This is where I’m able to most effectively embed myself in the team’s day-to-day operations to offer the most comprehensive and contextualized advice to help your business grow.”</p><p>The Fractional COO services help teach clients to work with a senior-level team member, gleaning strategies and developing a more complete vision to more effectively maneuver through their industry. This affords a company greater success, and leadership a clearer conception of how to best proceed in an ever-developing market.</p><p>Offering a free 1-on-1 business audit, Jaden Easton is providing a novel perspective and incisive approach to business by consulting with clients through Clever Scaling. “We know that business is a little bit of a puzzle in a time where it’s so competitive. Being seen, establishing the proper sales funnels to sustain your business efficiently, and sourcing your product effectively are all valid concerns,” Jaden says. “We quell the fears and apprehension that might be plaguing a team to empower them to succeed.”</p><p>As the founder of two successful companies, Jaden Easton is moving forward with a novel approach and a deeply informed professional opinion to further shape each industry he dwells within. From the world of digital commerce to upscaling emerging and exciting brands, Jaden Easton shows no signs of slowing down.</p><p><a href="https://clientsandcommunity.com/">https://clientsandcommunity.com/</a> <br><a href="https://scaleclever.com">https://scaleclever.com</a></p>
27 Apr, 2023
Jaden Easton
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Easton: Success Means Setting Yourself Free</p><p>At the young age of 12, Jaden Easton was captivated by the potential of the internet. This interest was sparked when his elementary school teacher showed the class how to create basic websites. As he watched his classmates play around, he was struck with the realization that he could create a virtual space with minimal cost that could be accessed by anyone with an internet connection. He saw the massive potential in this and was determined to explore it further.</p><p>That spark of fascination would launch Easton’s career.</p><p>His entrepreneurial journey began when he was in high school. He started a tech blog that quickly gained popularity and generated a substantial amount of revenue, over half a million dollars. With this success under his belt, Easton has since become a sought-after consultant for online businesses. He has shared his expertise by speaking at events throughout North America and has gained a reputation as a knowledgeable and insightful speaker. Additionally, Easton co-founded Clients & Community, a coaching company that has since grown into an 8-figure business.</p><p>Jaden Easton's path to success was plagued by a common ailment among entrepreneurs - the tendency to try and figure everything out on their own. This approach, while commendable, often resulted in him making mistakes and wasting time and energy on problems that could have been solved much more efficiently.</p><p>However, Easton's fortunes changed when he discovered the power of mentorship. He began seeking the help of professionals and experts in various fields, and this allowed him to shortcut years of experience and avoid the common pitfalls that come with starting a business.</p><p>As a result of this approach, Easton's annual revenue transformed into his monthly revenue, and he was able to scale his business much faster than he ever thought possible. This experience taught him the importance of seeking help and surrounding himself with people who had the skills and expertise to help him overcome any obstacle.</p><p>“It’s ironic that oftentimes we get into business partially for freedom and then freedom tends to be the first thing entrepreneurs sacrifice for success, but unfortunately it’s true,” he says. “Success, to me, means setting yourself free, so that you can cultivate your innate gifts to leave your unique mark on the world.”</p><figure class="image"><img 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& Community helps client-based business owners (such as coaches, consultants, and agency owners) make the most of community building to attract and retain clients, particularly through the use of Facebook groups. Due to the tremendous success of Clients & Community, Easton has now expanded his services and provides private consultation to other 7 and 8-figure client-based businesses through his new company, Clever Scaling. With this new venture, Easton aims to help businesses scale their operations using automation, without sacrificing their core values and goals, which is a common challenge faced by many CEOs and business owners.</p><p>“At Clever Scaling, we believe that with the right guidance and support, it's possible to grow a business that is both profitable and fulfilling,” says Easton. “Our team of experts works closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, and we develop customized solutions that allow them to scale their businesses in a way that is aligned with their values and goals. Whether you're just starting out or you're looking to take your business to the next level, we can help you achieve the success you deserve.”</p><p><a href="https://clientsandcommunity.com/">https://clientsandcommunity.com/</a> <br><a href="https://scaleclever.com">https://scaleclever.com</a> </p>
18 Apr, 2023
Doug Borchert
<p>LA Weekly Google Doc</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11er8Mx9UOUccVYZ6yyUnqZYjCG-Nzwh06Y73QKxCl40/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11er8Mx9UOUccVYZ6yyUnqZYjCG-Nzwh06Y73QKxCl40/edit</a></p><p> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Doug Borchert
<p>ABC Google Doc</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/107zF9cqb0sgIj4fCISeU7SEGxsOoED03Swzahx80W1E/edit#">https://docs.google.com/document/d/107zF9cqb0sgIj4fCISeU7SEGxsOoED03Swzahx80W1E/edit#</a></p><p> </p>
02 May, 2023
Doug Borchert
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Launches as a Platform to Democratize Monetization</h2><p><i>Nashville, TN</i> - <a href="https://getcreatorsource.com/">CreatorSource</a> has launched as of April 2023, and the company is dedicated to changing the way emerging content creators and influencers approach the monetization of their content.</p><p>CreatorSource began its beta test period in early 2023, working with 6 initial clients, and was able to successfully secure significant brand deals for each client within the first 6 weeks on the CreatorSource platform.</p><p>The company takes a multi-tiered approach to getting creators ready for brand deals. The platform creates a custom game plan with tools and strategies to optimize each client’s social pages. CreatorSource also helps clients to create a media kit, and the company provides training videos so users can learn and improve as creators and negotiators. Additionally, users receive email templates and a contact database so they can proactively reach out to brands they love and want to collaborate with.</p><p>Since the company launched, CreatorSource now has content partnerships with many of the largest influencer platforms in the industry, along with leading talent agencies, and over a dozen top-tier affiliate creators and entrepreneurs.</p><p>Co-founder Ashley LeMieux, a creator herself for over ten years, believes that the creator community as a whole should have access to the kinds of insider strategies that the biggest creators have. CreatorSpace was designed for the emerging creator, offering insider knowledge and tools to those who haven't yet learned how to start working with brands.</p><p>“In 2022, $16.4 billion was spent on influencer marketing,” LeMieux shares. “The vast majority of that went to the top 1-2% of influencers who have talent agents, or who have been around long enough to know the business. That means that there are 18-20 million early stage creators with 5-100k followers who already have an audience and create great content - but don’t have the insider knowledge to monetize effectively.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img 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co-founder Ashley LeMieux</i></figcaption></figure><p>She shares that as CreatorSource grows and scales, they’ll be able to add an even broader range of services integrated into the existing platform, all of which are designed to help users expand their income streams to brand deals and beyond. “We’re also focusing strongly on educational content,” LeMieux says. “Our goal is to offer an entire university of educational resources to the point where brands will actually require education from CreatorSource for all their creator and ambassador programs.”</p><p>LeMieux explains that CreatorSource wants to remove all gatekeepers and level the playing field, offering its program to creators of all sizes. “We want to empower all creators to scale their income,” she says. “And we plan to do so by helping creators learn to price and pitch themselves to brands, as well as negotiate deals with confidence.”</p><p>CreatorSource pulls in some of the best creators, platform executives, and talent agents to provide short five-minute training videos that help users improve as creators and negotiators. “We work very hard to find the best strategies that actually work, and try to make them applicable to creators of all interests and content styles,” says LeMieux.</p><p>CreatorSource also advocates for creators' fair compensation. “We help creators learn how to pitch themselves and negotiate with brands that they love,” says LeMieux. “It’s what I would have wanted when starting out as a creator – a hand to hold while trying to navigate what can be a really confusing and tough industry to break into.”</p><p>The ultimate goal is to <a href="https://getcreatorsource.com/">help more early-stage creators</a> receive compensation for the value they bring to followers and brands, and LeMieux and her team are focused on making that a reality.</p><p><strong>About CreatorSource</strong></p><p><i>CreatorSource is a company that provides tools and resources for creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to grow and monetize their online presence. The website offers various services, including content creation tools, social media management, influencer marketing, and e-commerce solutions. Additionally, Creator Source provides a community and networking platform for creators to connect and collaborate with each other.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://getcreatorsource.com/">https://getcreatorsource.com/</a></p><p>Contact Ashley LeMieux at <a href="mailto:support@getcreatorsource.com">support@getcreatorsource.com</a> </p>
17 May, 2023
Dean Kim
<p>Artemis Vision Ramps Up for June 23rd, 2023, Launch of Public Mainnet Testing of Its NFT Marketplace</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>BALTIMORE, MD – <a href="https://artemisvision.io/">Artemis Vision</a>, an online social media marketplace where musicians, creators, and artists can buy, sell, mint, and collect NFTs, will launch its public mainnet testing on June 23rd, 2023. The company’s milestone will allow community members to create accounts and seamlessly log in with their Google or Facebook accounts to test the live platform and mint, buy, and sell NFTs. Artemis Vision will introduce Version 1.5 of its platform and solicit public feedback and stories of testing successes.</p><p> </p><p>“This is an incredible time for us and our developers at Artemis Vision, as we all believe deeply in the power and possibilities of the blockchain and Metaverse,” says Dean Kim, who with Danny Nunez co-founded Artemis Vision. “Danny has become adept at full-stack development and has been an integral part of the technical and hands-on aspects of Artemis Vision, leading both the front and back ends. Meanwhile, I have been hard at work, driving our company’s mission and vision as well as our investor relations and consulting efforts. And, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the awesome skill of our developers. They deserve a special shoutout for continuing their journeys with us and putting in countless hours.”</p><p> </p><p>The first months of 2023 were spent in preparation for the launch of public mainnet testing. Artemis Vision concentrated on setting up and configuring the testnet environment, emphasizing security and accessibility. Developers also vetted the minting process, eliminating technical difficulties or errors that would prevent users from easily creating posts on the platform. Believing that details matter, the Artemis Vision team made sure that collectors and investors could buy and sell multiple NFTs in a single transaction. </p><p> </p><p>“We got rid of a few small UI problems, including improper loaders being displayed, and unified links and filters so that the user experience would be even better,” says Dean. “As a result, the Artemis Vision platform works very well, and we think our users are going to have a great time exploring what it can do.”</p><p> </p><p>Danny explains that the public mainnet testing phase will focus on smoothly transitioning from testnet to mainnet, including evaluating all smart contracts and APIs; performing security audits and code reviews; rigorously testing the user experience and interface capabilities; assessing performance and scalability; and encouraging community engagement and feedback.</p><p> </p><p>“This is just the beginning,” Dean reveals. “We have yet to announce our V2 milestone, and today, I'm delighted to share some exciting features: direct messaging, AI implementation, and an array of 3D technology within our digital ecosystem. We are also enthusiastic about real-time collaboration software and blockchain-based DeFi tools. Soon, you'll be eager to use Oculus to access our app for a Metaverse walkthrough."</p><p> </p><p>In 2023, Artemis Vision also plans to have the grand release of its platform; enhance token utility for partners, clients, and community members; develop the $ARV staking feature and restaurant business NFT utilization architecture; have an NFT drop for clients in music, video, food, and gym categories; and release Artemis Vision mobile application V2.0</p><p> </p><p>“It is incredible to see the Artemis Vision coming together,” says Dean. “We look forward to seeing you all on our live platform, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions as we continue to improve and grow. Thank you to our community for your support and enthusiasm for our project."</p><p> </p><p><i>About Artemis Vision:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Artemis Vision is a decentralized social media content marketplace that runs seamlessly across multiple blockchain networks. It brings together creators, collectors, fans and influencers to create, collect, and discover NFTs from around the world. </i></p><p> </p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deankim0000/"><i>Dean Kim</i></a><i>:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Dean serves as the Co-Founder and President of Artemis Vision and is a seasoned sales professional and business consultant with 20 years of expertise in negotiating and executing deals in the commercial real estate, blockchain, and telecommunications industries. At Artemis Vision, he leads the development and communication of the company's mission and vision and collaborates with senior leaders, team members, and stakeholders to drive the business forward. Dean is also the creator of Chain Imperium, a cutting-edge blockchain development company and Web3 consulting firm. The mission of Chain Imperium is to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 technologies, and Dean and his team are dedicated to helping blockchain innovators enhance their brand recognition.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>About Danny Nuenez:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Danny Nunez is the Co-founder of Artemis Vision and has a proven track record of success in program development, marketing, strategy, webmaster services, solution implementation, and web development. With over 10 years of experience in the software development industry, he is a Full Stack Developer with expertise in developing innovative web applications using modern technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and more. He is also proficient in developing mobile applications using React Native and Flutter. A passionate learner, Danny constantly strives to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about Artemis Vision, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://artemisvision.io/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
05 Apr, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>Activated Aesthetics Discusses the Facts and Myths about Fitness Supplements</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/tDC64pGJ5DhiaHZdaRLksRXQwsPreE1Mu3t-dtlFh989Xr_RcWIxeG7hXXKW1BdedU3J2B0SZ5TaZDACZDh25GlY8If3_56Y-hIDOSncfvMBCnehFdebUI11vJGUpcMALvbhC_9yEesixRGh7aUpHFI"></figure><p>As more people abandon their couches and go to fitness centers and parks to exercise and work out, fitness supplements are under the spotlight. Just how effective are they, and what does “effective” actually mean? How do you know which ones to buy or avoid? Below, Saori Werner and Dean Werner II, the co-owners of the fitness center <a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a>, reveal what is true about fitness supplements - and what is not. </p><h2>Fact: Fitness supplements can help improve physical performance</h2><p>“It is true that if you take supplements, you can perform better as you work out in a gym or exercise,” says Dean. “Some of the most effective ingredients include creatine, which helps to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance; beta-alanine, which improves muscular endurance and delays fatigue during high-intensity exercise; and even caffeine, which is good for endurance and the reduction of fatigue during prolonged workouts.” </p><h2>Myth: Fitness supplements will magically make you a better athlete</h2><p>“There is nothing that will transform your body overnight even though supplements can improve your physical performance,” Saori says. “Nothing replaces hard work over the long term. Instead, supplements are basically a tool. When you make them part of a routine that includes a healthy diet and regular exercise, you will be able to achieve better results.”</p><h2>Fact: Not all supplements are created equal</h2><p>Just like with any other product, there are many different types of fitness supplements on the market, some better than others. “Their effectiveness usually comes down to the quality of their ingredients, which is why doing your research before purchasing them is so important,” Dean believes. “Make sure that you choose a reputable brand, one whose supplements have been third-party tested and verified for purity.”</p><h2>Myth: You can get all the nutrients you need from food</h2><p>Dean and Saori are both proponents of a healthy diet being the foundation of any fitness program. “However, the food you eat cannot always provide all of the nutrients that you need,” Saori explains. “This is especially true if you are an athlete: to support your training and recovery, you may need higher levels of certain nutrients, which supplements can supply.”</p><h2>Fact: Some supplements can have negative side effects</h2><p>While many fitness supplements are safe and effective when taken correctly, others can cause problems if their dosage is too high or they are taken for extended periods of time. </p><p>“Too much caffeine can lead to jitters, anxiety, and insomnia while excessive intake of creatine can result in dehydration and digestive problems,” Dean says. “Really, avoiding these issues comes down to following the recommended guidelines and, of course, talking to your doctor before you begin taking any supplement.”</p><h2>Myth: You must take a lot of supplements to see results</h2><p>“First, it’s very important to define what you mean by ‘results,’” Saori says. “Remember: taking too many supplements can be counterproductive and even harmful, which often occurs, for example, when a person wants to quickly gain muscle. What’s better is to have that goal but to celebrate the small wins along the way. When you view the improvements in your body as a lifelong journey, you will take the supplements in moderation and be happier with the gradual changes that they cause.”</p><h2>Myth: Supplements are only for bodybuilders</h2><p>While supplements are often associated with weightlifting and bodybuilding, Dean explains that they can be beneficial for endurance athletes, recreational exercisers, and people looking to support their overall health and wellness.</p><p>“The key to any supplement is to choose one that is specifically tailored to your needs and goals,” he said. “So, think carefully about what you would like to accomplish, and remember that no matter how great that supplement may be, it will never be a replacement for hard work and perseverance.”</p><p><i>Activated Aesthetics was founded by Dean Werner II and Saori Werner, an interracial couple who are veterans of the United States Army Active Service. After earning their BS degrees in Health Science, they opened their fitness center and began guiding active service people, veterans, law enforcement officials, seniors, youth, and the local community to succeed on their fitness journeys. Their programs include weight loss, strength training, fitness motivation, yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutrition, meal plans, and online coaching for couples and individuals. They are also brand ambassadors for </i><a href="https://1stphorm.com/"><i>1st Phorm</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Activated Aesthetics, please see its website or follow it on </i><a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
06 Apr, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>Dean Werner II and Saori Werner of Activated Aesthetics on Differences Between Virtual & In-Person Fitness Training</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BubQqJq8BBUmzg2wSJ3o1OzrmmhgXWfevrtZhvcvAvT_BBJIV6zq6Wr2g1AWW_UoyS6fY8LszRHx4k4WiIMJogdGlUbg8XELtxPVSJosKcuNgr7nT_A8zz7T6mdTujtY1Typt5tPT1pXxxHaJPmtohc"></figure><p>Personal fitness coaches, long viewed as only for the most affluent of customers, are growing in demand. People of all income levels are turning to them for advice and motivation as they seek to improve their health and reach their fitness goals. Now, in the aftermath of the pandemic, a new service has emerged that is bringing expert coaches into homes across the United States: virtual training. What are some of the differences between meeting up with a trainer at a gym and signing into a Zoom session? Dean Werner II and Saori Werner, the husband-wife veteran team who owns <a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a>, offered to give their insights into how to know which option is right for you.</p><h2>Both options involve a high level of personalization - if you get the right trainer</h2><p>Dean believes that in-person training and virtual training may - or may not - involve the same level of personalization. He explains that what it really comes down to is how diligent and dedicated your fitness trainer is to helping you achieve your goals.</p><p>“First, no trainer should ever use ‘virtual’ as an excuse to not provide personal service for you,” he says. “Yes, when you train in person, they can assess your individual needs and goals and create a workout plan that is tailored specifically for you. Being right there next to you makes it undeniably easier to observe your form, make adjustments as necessary, and provide immediate feedback on your performance.”</p><p>However, a trainer should have a plan for providing that same level of personalization during virtual sessions. “At Activated Aesthetics, Zoom is just one of our tools. We don’t let our standards slip just because the virtual world is different from the gym. Instead, we have adapted our customized approach. We know how to direct our clients so we can track their progress and provide guidance. It is obviously different from being with us in the fitness center, but we have made the experience just as beneficial. That should be the goal of any trainer.”</p><h2>Accountability can be an issue, but a personal fitness trainer can help you get around this</h2><p>Saori agrees that one difference between training virtually and in person can be accountability. Those who train in person with a fitness coach may find it easier to show up for their sessions. It is also true that at a fitness center, it can be easier for a trainer to motivate you, push you harder, and hold you more accountable for your progress. </p><p>“That’s something to keep in mind if you struggle with self-motivation or if you have a hard time sticking with a workout routine,” she says. “People who meet virtually with a trainer sometimes find it easier to skip sessions or to make excuses for why they can’t work out.”</p><p>Interestingly, the opposite can be true: while it’s easy to not turn on the computer and log in for a virtual session when you are tired, it is just as easy to not get into a car and drive to the gym.</p><p>“Really, what it boils down to is keeping yourself motivated to work out, no matter if it’s in a gym or virtually,” Saori believes. “With either option, that accountability factor will always be there, and a good fitness trainer will help you with this.”</p><h2>Virtual training is undeniably more flexible and convenient than in-person sessions</h2><p>Working out with a trainer via the Internet has its advantages, but it is a bit of a double-edged sword: people often like being able to work out at any time at home, but that can be distracting.</p><p>“With virtual sessions, there are fewer scheduling conflicts, and no one can deny how nice it is to not sit in traffic to go to the gym,” says Dean. “It’s also a great alternative for people who live where there are few fitness facilities or who have mobility issues that make it hard for them to get to a gym.”</p><p>However, separating your workout time from other aspects of your life, such as work or family responsibilities, can be a challenge. If you have a family, he recommends sitting down with everyone and explaining how important it is for you to work out at a specific time. “Sometimes it’s just a matter of everyone getting used to a new routine, which can take a few weeks.”</p><p>Ultimately, deciding between training with a fitness coach at a gym or online comes down to a careful consideration of your lifestyle, schedule, and goals.</p><p>“Whichever choice that you make, we suggest that you see it as a long-term commitment,” says Saori. “At Activated Aesthetics, our clients who achieve their health goals see fitness as a true personal journey, one that lasts a lifetime and takes them further than they ever thought possible.”</p><p><i>Activated Aesthetics was founded by Dean Werner II and Saori Werner, an interracial couple who are brand ambassadors for 1st Phorm as well as veterans of the United States Army Active Service. After earning their BS degrees in Health Science, they opened their fitness center and began guiding active service people, veterans, law enforcement officials, seniors, youth, and the local community to succeed on their fitness journeys. Their programs include weight loss, strength training, fitness motivation, yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutrition, meal plans, and online coaching for couples and individuals.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Activated Aesthetics, please see its website or follow it on </i><a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
06 Apr, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>Activated Aesthetics Reveals What to Look For (and Avoid) in a Personal Fitness Coach</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/E1tRhliBj3KUmOsLjGu7CG-gz4UEA0f_xnX5IbKfrKMgXMgufDQPv8m59tIy7tBsFq6zXA9vu-E1pKc90xNDul-iMWYZ16tXuL4Brcroz301KtdFR7iT6hiSRP8gWYnGdWqgzhnpt8K1dttb0KdeXaQ"></figure><p>The big day has arrived: after weeks or even months of deliberation, you are standing at the door of a fitness center, ready to begin your journey to getting in shape. Instead of entering, you freeze. Maybe you are intimidated by the gym’s members, all of whom look great in spandex, or perhaps it’s the fancy equipment that you’re not sure how to use. If so, the solution may be a personal trainer, who can introduce you to new techniques and help you to gain confidence. What are some things to watch out for as you search for the right one? We checked in with veterans Dean Patrick Werner II and his wife Saori Werner, the owners of <a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a>, to get their advice on how to find a personal fitness trainer who is professional, empathetic, and reliable.</p><h2>Pay attention to a coach’s certifications and experience, not just their great social media presence</h2><p>“First, what a trainer knows matters far more than how incredible their Instagram page is,” says Dean. “True, no business will get far without a big presence on the Internet, but you still want a trainer who values knowledge first and self-promotion second.”</p><p>He says that he and Saori waited to open Activated Aesthetics until they had both earned their degrees in Health Science, which gave them a good foundation for their careers as personal trainers. </p><p>“Degrees in Exercise Science or Sports Medicine are also great, as are any certifications,” he continues. “A fitness trainer who has taken the time to get advanced knowledge in their field could be more committed to their clients’ success than someone who hasn’t.”</p><h2>Know exactly what your workout goals are and why</h2><p>Before you start contacting fitness coaches, it’s important to understand what you want to accomplish and why you are so motivated.</p><p>“No matter how awesome your trainer may be, there are still going to be plenty of sessions when you have to dig deep down to keep going,” Saori says. “Their job includes inspiring you, of course, but they can’t be your sole motivation. Having a real goal - whether it’s losing 10 pounds, entering a bodybuilding contest, or having more energy - will keep you going. It will also help you to choose the right coach, someone who is on board with what you want to accomplish.”</p><h2>Don’t be afraid to switch trainers if the vibe isn’t there</h2><p>Dean suggests giving a new coach a few sessions to see if the chemistry is right. You may be nervous, the coach could be having an off day, or it might just take a couple of meetings for things to click.</p><p>“That said, feel free to try a different coach if the two of you aren’t quite compatible,” he says. “At Activated Aesthetics, we believe it’s our responsibility as fitness trainers to make each session fun for our clients and to create a good rapport. In the end, however, we are all people. You should always feel free to work out with another coach if you prefer.”</p><h2>Watch for red flags and listen to your intuition</h2><p>Saori believes that you should never overlook these issues with a fitness coach:</p><ul><li>Consistently arriving late to workouts, even just by a minute</li><li>Not keeping a fitness log</li><li>Failing to connect the previous workout in some way to today’s</li><li>Body shaming</li><li>Not fully demonstrating a new technique</li><li>Being impatient with any questions</li><li>Not respecting the difference between “pain” and “burn”</li><li>Using the phone while you are working out</li><li>Being distracted, especially during an online coaching session</li></ul><p>“Any of those problems are signals that you should run the other way and find a new fitness trainer, one that is more professional and takes you and their job seriously,” she says.</p><h2>Expect your workouts to be creative</h2><p>“Who on Earth wants to spend 30 minutes on the treadmill every session?” Dean asks. “That’s boring and counterproductive, yet there are many coaches out there that will stick you on an exercise bike for a session and call it done. At Activated Aesthetics, we advocate for training that mixes it up every time. That way, more of your muscles are worked out, which can help to prevent injury, and you don’t get the chance to grow bored.”</p><h2>Look for a personal trainer who incorporates nutrition and healthy eating into your overall fitness plan</h2><p>You should expect your exercise coach to make recommendations on how to eat better so that your body becomes stronger and healthier. “At the very least, they should ask you if you would like guidance or suggestions in this area,” Saori thinks. “Nutrition, strength, and health are all connected, so a coach who neglects this is someone to watch out for.”</p><h2>The takeaway for people who are interested in hiring a personal fitness coach</h2><p>Saori and Dean both believe that hiring an exercise trainer is an important decision and an investment in your health and future. “Take your time to find the right one,” Dean recommends. “If you have questions about personal training or working out, feel free to give us a call. We love to help people to understand their bodies and health better so that they can achieve their fitness goals.”</p><p><i>Activated Aesthetics was founded by Dean Werner II and Saori Werner, an interracial couple who are brand ambassadors for 1st Phorm as well as veterans of the United States Army Active Service. After earning their BS degrees in Health Science, they opened their fitness center and began guiding active service people, veterans, law enforcement officials, seniors, youth, and the local community to succeed on their fitness journeys. Their programs include weight loss, strength training, fitness motivation, yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutrition, meal plans, and online coaching for couples and individuals.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Activated Aesthetics, please see its website or follow it on </i><a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
06 Apr, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>Activated Aesthetics Reveals the Latest Trend in Fitness: Online Coaching for Couples</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YzyNoKDUQq6920Vjv6zuPm3YcF8vd5zcHZcxFNOISIfaHht-3HEfh7z8LgZrMgOtPqAVqu6sY-1QayJszdtAjfYls3xOEH4iIpqg9Ib0HYvEq5k07LqxdMOI9dB_i0SRJtyBPM7CHi2JdaXxp_S2qd8"></figure><p>For many years, working out was a solitary sport. It’s not hard to see why - lifting progressively heavier weights or running just a little further was all about mental stamina and inner conviction. Simply put, it was on the individual to get tough with themselves and be their own cheerleader so they wouldn’t just phone it in and watch some TV. Now, however, because of the shutdown and emergence of online coaching, the whole concept of working out is changing. Veterans Dean Patrick Werner II and his wife Saori Werner, who own <a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a> in Killeen, Texas, say that while individuals still make up a large part of people who are into fitness, online couples coaching is becoming increasingly popular. We reached out to Dean and Saori to get their thoughts on this trend, including where it may lead the fitness industry.</p><p>“This has been one of the most interesting results of the pandemic: couples, married or not, who are working out together and encouraging each other to get healthier,” says Dean. “This is definitely different from the past, as so often it was just one person or the other who was into lifting weights and exercising. Or, if both people prioritized their health, they were into different activities and still worked out alone.”</p><p>Then two things happened: COVID-19 and society’s deeper understanding of health, nutrition, and exercise. Gyms across the United States temporarily closed due to restrictions during the pandemic, and owners like Dean and Saori got creative by expanding their online coaching programs. At the same time, more people of all ages began committing themselves to improving their health, including couples.</p><p>“I think they understand what we emphasize at Activated Aesthetics: that while improving your fitness is by nature a personal journey, no one can do it alone,” says Saori. “Community is vitally important. At the very least, there is someone to push you out of bed when your alarm goes off, and at best, you have someone who genuinely celebrates with you when you achieve one of your fitness goals.”</p><p>Dean and Saori, who regularly work out together at Activated Aesthetics, reveal that they both enjoy watching the transformation that couples undergo as they lift weights alongside each other.</p><p>“Let’s face it - when we’re sweating and struggling to push ourselves more, none of us look like fashion models,” Dean laughs. “I’ve seen couples who were barely talking to each other start to loosen up as they joked with each other about working out. Improving their fitness together has an unexpected effect on couples: it can actually deepen their relationship even as their bodies slowly become more toned and fit.”</p><p>What might this new trend mean for an industry that has largely focused on the individual? While online couples fitness coaching is just getting started, Saori believes it will continue to gain momentum in fitness centers across America.</p><p>“At Activated Aesthetics, we are seeing that couples who exercise side by side become more vulnerable and authentic with each other,” she says. “They are having fun together as they shed pounds. That leads to better relationships and healthier bodies, and what could be more important than that?”</p><p><i>Activated Aesthetics was founded by Dean Werner II and Saori Werner, an interracial couple who are veterans of the United States Army Active Service. After earning their BS degrees in Health Science, they opened their fitness center and began guiding active service people, veterans, law enforcement officials, seniors, youth, and the local community to succeed on their fitness journeys. Their programs include weight loss, strength training, fitness motivation, yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutrition, meal plans, and online coaching for couples and individuals.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Activated Aesthetics, please see its website or follow it on </i><a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
05 Apr, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>At Activated Aesthetics, Everyone Becomes a Better Version of Themselves </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ky5wo4oi7fZTzJQORDA8HCcyFgdWT-_VlE1QriRWWAAPDJGa4Z7M0oyRXATcvP8MVup2FI439Mw6cj-4TWr8tKEDiw84us91bk9JEUFLK1LCAb-_nQpMdU5YihrkFz2BnEYoZc3Qb9wDXvHfTg215Kg"></figure><p>Veterans Dean Patrick Werner II and his wife Saori Werner, who own <a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a>, know there are two kinds of people who come to the gym: those who have been lifting weights since they were born and those who haven’t. “People in the first group are 100% confident and know exactly what they’re going to do the moment they arrive,” says Dean. “Those in the second group, however, hesitate at the door. It’s intimidating for them to walk into a gym full of weird equipment and sweaty strangers. We keep an eye out for them so that we can give them a special welcome. We know that no matter what our fitness goals may be, in the end, we’re all just people.”</p><p>Activated Aesthetics, as you may have guessed, is the type of fitness center where everyone is on a first-name basis. Located in Killeen in Central Texas, it is frequented by active service people, veterans, the city’s police department, the SWAT team, veteran seniors, youth, and the local community. It was started by Dean and Saori, an interracial couple who earned their BS degrees in Health Science after being honorably discharged from the United States Army Active Service. Managing their own fitness company together as a team was a natural next step.</p><p>“Both of us cared deeply about helping people to improve their health and fitness,” Saori explains. “We also knew that there was an alarmingly high number of veterans who were struggling with PTSD and anxiety, and we believed that exercise and a supportive community could help them overcome these issues. We wanted Activated Aesthetics to be that place where anyone could come and simply be themselves as they worked to get healthier, however they defined that.”</p><p>Since opening their fitness center and online personal coaching service, Dean and Saori have guided thousands of soldiers, officers, and civilians along their health and wellness journeys. At the core of their programs are weight loss, strength training, and fitness motivation. Yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutritional advice, and meal plans are all popular. Dean says, however, that Activated Aesthetics is really about helping people to reach their personal best, not just providing them with state-of-the-art equipment.</p><p>“When we get to know someone, we typically hear that they would like to build up muscle or lose a few pounds so that they can feel more energized and better about themselves,” Dean says. “We tell them it’s absolutely possible - anything is. But, there are no shortcuts. If they are ready to put in the work, they will eventually see the results.”</p><p>That philosophy explains why both Dean and Saori frequently go from person to person, encouraging them to push on even though their body is tired and their mind is screaming for them to quit. They have become good at spotting someone who is wavering and who needs inspiration to remain true to their vision and destiny. </p><p>“To succeed, they must be willing to go against the grain and throw aside the odds,” says Saori. “They must push back against any negative influences that would stop their progress. In our fitness center, we work hard to develop a daily commitment in our clients and an unwavering belief in themselves.”</p><p>They are just as determined to help their online clients succeed, whose numbers have increased since the pandemic. In particular, they have experienced a surge in couples who are interested in personal coaching.</p><p>“They tell us that by working out together, they can improve their health, motivate each other, and deepen their relationship,” Dean reveals. “It’s a lot of fun for us to come alongside them online so that they can get stronger.”</p><p>Dean and Saori have also seen their fitness center make a positive impact on the youth of Killeen. By working so closely with the police department, they have developed strong bonds with its officers. Dean, who was raised by a cop, says they are seizing the opportunity to show teens and kids that not all officers are bad. </p><p>“We have very friendly, supportive relationships with local law enforcement,” he states. “It is amazing the chances we have been given to help grow Killeen into a stronger community, all because we have a common desire to become the best version of ourselves.”</p><p>As Activated Aesthetics grows, Dean and Saori continue to serve as brand ambassadors for 1st Phorm, which offers fitness supplements and fitness apparel. They also have plans to expand their online training program so that they can serve more clients across the United States.</p><p>“We are just getting started with Activated Aesthetics and with helping people to never settle for less than they deserve,” says Dean. “No matter how big we grow, our ultimate goal will never change: to be there every step of the way with each client so that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.”</p>
02 May, 2023
Dean Werner
<p>Activated Aesthetics Launches Online Fitness Training for Individuals, Couples, and Groups</p><p>KILLEEN, TX–<a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Activated Aesthetics</a>, the fitness center owned and operated by veterans Dean Patrick Werner II and his wife Saori Werner, has begun offering Zoom training sessions for individuals, couples, and groups across the United States. The one-hour sessions, which are led by Dean and Saori, focus on strength training, cardio, weight loss, yoga, and bodybuilding.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Cx7XfwqxzfcGwCYcM6p3jXTa9NeEI0jEMjeb38PmZn4x3FSTCyOoJ1vtFZK4cSZKvTUDp4AMqjFck0Ws_H-gs5VvuwWkfq4zWd1v85OwkrgpouU2o0XknmysYQHDXX568SFXTb3sVlm98lIFb_VEbQQ"></figure><p><i>Do more than you thought possible</i></p><p>Activated Aesthetics is located in Killeen near Fort Hood in Central Texas, and its clients include active service people, veterans, police officers, veteran seniors, and youth. Dean explains that they have begun offering online sessions in order to help more people with their fitness goals. </p><p>“Over the past six months in particular, we have seen a surge in interest in online training because of its convenience and ability to be incorporated in a busy lifestyle,” he explains. “We decided to adapt our program for Zoom so that we could bring our services to the palms of our clients’ hands.”</p><p>Depending on the client’s preferences, each session can be led by Dean, Saori, or both. Workout plans are customized and can include boot camps, boxing, nutritional suggestions, and meal plans along with weight training and different forms of cardio exercise.</p><p>“One of our biggest goals is to cultivate each person’s motivation to work out, which we understand can be hard to find when we all have so much competing for our attention each day,” says Saori. “That’s why we try to listen closely and understand an individual’s goals, which helps us to support them with each online session.”</p><p>Anyone who is interested in virtual fitness training is invited to reach out to Activated Aesthetics at 225-288-9427. The trainers can accommodate a variety of time zones and schedules and can suggest workout equipment to be used at home.</p><p><i>Activated Aesthetics was founded by Dean and Saori Werner, an interracial couple who are veterans of the United States Army Active Service. The fitness center guides active service people, veterans, law enforcement officials, seniors, youth, and the local community to succeed on their fitness journeys. Its programs include weight loss, strength training, fitness motivation, yoga, boot camps, boxing, nutrition, meal plans, and online coaching for couples and individuals.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Activated Aesthetics, please follow it on </i><a href="https://instagram.com/activated_aesthetics1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><i>Instagram</i></a> <i>or contact:</i></p><p><i>Dean Werner II, Activated Aesthetics</i></p><p><a href="mailto:Werner.dean88@icloud.com"><i>Werner.dean88@icloud.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>1-225-288-9427 </i></p>
06 Apr, 2023
Rob -
<p> </p><h2>RVOvernights.com Opens Applications to Connect Small Businesses with RV Owners</h2><p><i>Annandale, NJ</i> - New startup <a href="https://rvovernights.com/hosts">RVOvernights.com</a> has launched with the intention of helping small businesses find new customers and increase sales by connecting them with RVers across the United States.</p><p>RVOvernights.com was created with the knowledge that small businesses have struggled to find new customers, particularly in a post-pandemic economy. As an online platform, RVOvernights.com focuses on offering a creative, resourceful, and strategic approach for small business owners to reach customers outside their normal driving range. From friends and family members on a long-awaited road trip to those taking a long weekend to decompress, RVOvernights.com offers a variety of attractive locations.</p><p>As the RV industry has experienced significant growth over the past several years, with more travelers opting to vacation this way, the leadership team behind RVOvernights.com felt that this was an optimal time to launch the brand. The team noticed that campgrounds tend to be full and crowded, leading to more boondocking (using an RV in a self-contained manner, without the need for water or electrical hookups).</p><p>With more RVs on the road, and more vacationers looking for alternative overnight options, RVOvernights.com seeks to solve this growing need.</p><p>RVOvernights.com partners with small businesses, including wineries, breweries, farms, and more, to give RVers the opportunity to find unique places to park for the night. Rather than boondocking in busy parking lots of big corporate retail locations, RVOvernights.com members can stay with a local small business that has signed up as a host on the RVOvernights.com platform.</p><p>RVers who become members of RVOvernights.com submit a request to stay overnight with a specific host, and each host has the opportunity to approve or deny the request based on their availability. Hosts can set their availability as well as their own rules and restrictions for guests.</p><p>The RVOvernights.com platform offers a novel opportunity for small businesses to welcome new customers. Small business owners have to potential to experience increased sales during member stays, as their services will be convenient for guests to take advantage of. All the host needs to offer is a place to park and the hospitality to ensure a positive customer experience.</p><p>The RVOvernights.com platform offers a variety of host locations, including farms, attractions, wineries, breweries, distilleries, museums, non-profits, animal rescues, and even a category for roadside BBQ restaurants. The website offers a review and feedback system so that both hosts and guests can share their experiences.</p><p>RVOvernights.com utilizes the same kind of technology used by short term rental services, but is focused on connecting small businesses to RV travelers. Hosts (small businesses) pay no fee; travelers/guests can become members for $29.99 per year.</p><p><i>RVOvernights.com is a hospitality startup that offers a platform to connect RV travelers with small businesses (hosts). Hosts provide overnight parking spots for RVs, and can list properties on the platform for free. Travelers can search and book available spots; hosts set their own availability, rules, and restrictions. The company website also offers a review/feedback system to ensure positive experiences.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://rvovernights.com/">https://rvovernights.com/</a> </p><p>Informational video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ACMF8GkSc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ACMF8GkSc</a> </p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@rvovernights.com">info@rvovernights.com</a> or at 908-219-9119</p>
07 Apr, 2023
Anthony Sola
<p>Edison Law Group Helps Entrepreneurs Post-Covid with Free Trademark Promotion</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/I_sj7KTtTQZPqY8B40kqBgufZmxzCGv6HZRu9UJGBZDnjroMoHTmgF5MrFn7EMu5ci1aSRdEwM74ddvrjOD4srR5aKKM50PtGc8Yn6aqnsWJTp6m7c85RMWFi3rno5dxARAPJYRWzUQoostXxpcGI_4"></figure><p>Starting a business is already a difficult task, but the Covid-19 pandemic has added additional challenges for entrepreneurs. Many businesses have been forced to pivot their strategies in response to the pandemic, and others have been struggling to get off the ground.</p><p>However, one law firm is doing its part to help entrepreneurs succeed in these difficult times. <a href="https://edisonlawgroup.com/">Edison Law Group</a>, a leading intellectual property law firm, is offering a promotion to help entrepreneurs protect their businesses.</p><p>Edison Law Group’s promotion is simple: get a free trademark when you do a patent search. Trademark registration is an essential step for any business looking to protect its intellectual property and prevent others from using a similar name or logo. By taking advantage of this promotion, entrepreneurs can ensure that their brand is protected and that their business is on the path to success.</p><p>The team at Edison Law Group is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Their experienced attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and are committed to providing high quality legal services to their clients. They understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and are here to help them navigate the complex world of intellectual property.</p><p><i>Edison Law Group has 35 years of patent law experience and helps protect the ideas of hard-working inventors. The firm’s attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and are committed to providing high-quality legal services to their clients. Edison Law Group understands the challenges entrepreneurs face and is here to help them to navigate the complex world of intellectual property.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Edison Law Group, please see its </i><a href="https://edisonlawgroup.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Michael Meyer, Esq. Junior Associate </i></p><p><i>Edison Law Group</i></p><p><i>1-800-848-5957</i></p>
20 Apr, 2023
Ekata Mishra
<p><strong>Solution Architect Ekata R. Mishra, Working to Streamline Business Processes</strong>.</p><p>Ekata R. Mishra, a Solution Architect working with a top of the line IT company, maintains over ten years of experience in the Information Technology industry primarily in the Lead to Cash space. Her experience spans across multiple industries viz, healthcare, mobility, hi-tech, security being a few of the many and within the solutions landscape, bringing clients new ways to revamp and streamline their sales processes. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wGxlIZdNYW5tRSeXILd_lM8HH4S_v60pR1v4ipai2dlB4SEgSrPeIgRixL7FI3MaLIU7BOMeFf_fn49hmM6Cj4QBMeGljVvD5xJJNvCbPNGKEmLqQAulxCgXuAbemsEZl3IM-AJFRsxcDqJuF4UIGmw"></figure><p>While working for Accenture, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, Ekata has been working diligently to showcase her decade worth of skills and knowledge, and has led multiple e large implementations involving complex integrations with CPQ, CRM, ERP, eCommerce, etc.</p><p>Ekata is highly skilled in solutioning and designing multichannel Quote to Cash Systems. As demand for product customization is trending sharply and customers being the focal point of any business, designing lean sales processes becomes critical. With businesses opening up several modes of selling like digital website, phone sales, in-person/field sales in both B2B and B2C world, architecting a solution with the right data model has become very important. According to Ekata, “Although companies are very keen in adopting new applications, there is always an attachment (or need) to retain or at least keep legacy applications alive for a period of time. Therefore, it is very important to factor in legacy applications as well as their retirement while designing scalable lead-to cash systems. Minimizing swivel chairing has been one of my top goals while helping clients think through their future state.”</p><p>Industries selling complex products and recurring services like medical devices, wheelchairs, storages often fall prey to the data inconsistencies across applications that leads to inaccurate quotes and longer time to push an order downstream for fulfillment. Ekata says, “Creating a seamless experience for customers is the most interesting part of my work. A customer may have started an order on the website and pause to call in the customer service for questions. The ability for the agent on call to resume from the same point where the customer stopped without asking a ton of questions is the key. Nobody likes to answer the ten questions again if they have done it already, especially if I am running to grab a coffee before my next meeting.” </p><p>As a Solution Architect, Ekata has also been a very active contributor in the enterprise architecture designs and her inclination towards understanding the end-to end process enables her envision the future state more clearly thereby playing key and impactful roles both on the technical and functional side. In addition to being a thought leader in the Lead To Cash domain, Ekata has a strong hold on the academic front as well. She has an MBA from Gies Business School (University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign) specializing in Business Analytics and Strategic Management & Leadership as well as a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering. Her sharp technical and business acumen supported with her diverse work experience along with a strong education background makes her stand out in her field.</p><p>With Accenture and its latest partnerships, Ekata has been integral to the movements within her company. She works to resolve problems that may arise in these collaborative partnerships, as well as with client/company relationships. With her employer working to build a network of partnerships and deliver high quality IT services to its clients, Ekata is aiming to improve customer satisfaction across diverse businesses, and drive overall end-to-end implementations. Bringing her knowledge to Accenture has given the newest developments a streamlined beginning and she hopes to see more collaborations in the future. </p>
23 Oct, 2023
Ashleigh Chevalier
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ot8SyH9kUpOktuB1w-IyI9zVYcR2yIDKEerBUPF3B40/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ot8SyH9kUpOktuB1w-IyI9zVYcR2yIDKEerBUPF3B40/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 Apr, 2023
Hitesh Dhingra
<p>Meera Partners with Five9 to Help Contact Centers Deliver Better Customer Experiences with Less Effort </p><p>NEW YORK, NY–<a href="https://www.meera.ai/">Meera</a>, the AI powered SMS marketing platform that adds automated text messaging to call centers, has announced its partnership with <a href="https://www.five9.com/">Five9</a>, an industry-leading provider of cloud contact center solutions. Businesses can now access <a href="https://marketplace.five9.com/s/product/meeraai-stop-annoying-start-engaging/01t3r000009Q3x8AAC">Meera</a> on the Five9 CX Marketplace and integrate its conversational AI with the Five9 Intelligent Cloud Contact Center. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/L7o0gh6amIl5SqTLW9UxBHtN-U8RSNE6AL89m1_Da4ujqgIg-VUC-i7yysXAIltL3c6lDteCllni-yUyxdIcT_rKgvc-xvW_-N5lakuqP9333bIv4yOMdVP7ENU7X8QBgipWNxZX_qzfgCZgvETZqO8"></figure><p><i>Meera and Five9: Leveraging AI to streamline call centers and the customer experience</i></p><p>Meera was founded by CEO Vivek Zaveri and is an automated, conversational AI engagement platform. It allows sales reps to automate time-consuming outreach tasks, such as scheduling calls and answering questions via text, transfering warm leads to human sales reps, responding to demo requests, reminding customers about overdue accounts, and more.</p><p>The Five9 platform facilitates billions of call minutes annually and provides digital engagement, analytics, workflow automation, workforce optimization, and practical AI to create more human customer experiences, engage and empower contact center agents, and deliver tangible business results. </p><p>Meera will be syncing with call dispositions within Five9 to deliver text messages, using AI to streamline call centers’ operations and provide a smoother customer experience. Meera will monitor Five9 call dispositions and automatically text customers or leads based on pre-set criteria.</p><p>Through the partnership, Meera will help solve several common call center issues, including hang-ups from customers waiting to speak with an agent. Meera will automatically text customers, apologize for the wait, schedule a more convenient time to talk, and warm-transfer their calls. It will also send follow-up texts for agents who are unable to get qualified leads on the phone, and transfer conversations to agents when customers are available to talk. </p><p>Zaveri states that he hopes Meera will help Five9 to optimize the customer experience. “We surveyed more than 800 American consumers, and <a href="https://meera.ai/survey/">73.6% of respondents</a> revealed they would prefer if banks, insurance agents, telecommunication providers, cable companies — nearly every kind of company they find themselves interacting with — offered to communicate with them <strong>via text message</strong>,” he says. “We built Meera as a response to aggressive and often annoying outreach tactics offered by other marketing automation tools. By using AI and natural language processing, we’ve found that Meera can increase contact rates by up to 40% with conversational text messaging that mimics real-life conversation.” </p><p>Patrice DeLorey, the Five9 ISV Partner Manager, says, “Meera’s conversational text messaging solution will help Five9 customers automate tedious work and, ultimately, close more deals. We’re confident that contact centers will be impressed by what Meera can do.”</p><p><i>About Five9</i></p><p><i>Five9 elevates both the customer and agent experiences by enabling your workforce with AI and evolving the contact center through an open CCaaS platform and powerful product suite. Five9 enables you to engage customers on their channel of choice, streamline your operations, and use the power of practical AI, automation, and the cloud to increase your business agility and exceed your customers’ expectations.</i></p><p><i>About Meera</i></p><p><i>Meera is an AI sales assistant that uses human-like text messaging to automate 80% of your team's busy work. Its automated texts are optimized using artificial intelligence and tested SMS best practices, so every message sounds human and helpful. Meera engages prospects automatically, nurtures them until they are ready to talk to sales, and then schedules meetings with your team. The result is more qualified meetings with less effort. </i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit this </i><a href="https://marketplace.five9.com/s/product/meeraai-stop-annoying-start-engaging/01t3r000009Q3x8AAC"><i>link</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Hitesh Dhingra</i></p><p><i>Senior Marketing Manager, Meera.ai</i></p><p><a href="mailto:hdhingra@meera.ai"><i>hdhingra@meera.ai</i></a></p><p><i>+1 (646) 907-5223</i></p>
20 Apr, 2023
Wazzup Media Group LLC
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qEy74W8fNMUtzRdFkgW0McS_fK9OwHd0zXKWwX7ywu6cS7TM4fSVfyNrPZn_b--hXAXIUUm2hstbRYD6_Oq18ZeEEcemSj_ItN0xreKt_uZ_RSps2jzEWu5gtOuElpM00VJutTD-pRG0wce0BOlTWjQ"></figure><h2>Chris’s Kitchen 101 To Release Jamaican Health Fusion Cookbook</h2><p><i>New York City, NY</i> - Chris’s Kitchen 101, a New York-based culinary edtech company, is preparing to release its Jamaican Health Fusion Cookbook. The book will include more than 70 different recipes featuring both traditional Jamaican favorites, as well as Jamaican fusion dishes inspired by flavors from other countries.</p><p>The cookbook promises to be a unique addition to the world of Jamaican cuisine, offering healthier versions of classic dishes while still retaining the bold and vibrant flavors that make Jamaican food so beloved. Chris's Kitchen 101 hopes that the cookbook will not only introduce readers to new and exciting recipes, but also encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of Jamaican culture and cuisine.</p><p>The new Jamaican Health Fusion Cookbook will help Chris's Kitchen 101 grow as a company by expanding its reach and customer base. By offering a unique blend of Jamaican and international flavors, the cookbook will appeal to a wider audience and attract more customers who are interested in healthy, flavorful meals.</p><p>It will also showcase the company’s expertise and creativity in the kitchen, further establishing Chris's Kitchen 101 as a go-to resource for healthy cooking education and services. Additionally, the cookbook can serve as a marketing tool, as customers who enjoy the recipes may be more likely to seek out Chris's Kitchen 101's other services and classes.</p><p>The newly launched culinary education company is pleased to be taking its first steps towards providing accessible online nutrition classes and easy-to-follow recipes for those interested in learning new cooking skills. The company's website features a variety of classes that aim to educate the public about nutrition and healthy eating habits in a fun and engaging way. By offering nutrition classes, the company hopes to encourage people to make healthier choices in their diets while still enjoying their food.</p><p>In addition to nutrition classes, the website also provides a collection of simple and delicious recipes that users can easily follow along with. These recipes are designed to be healthy, yet flavorful, making them a great addition to anyone's cooking repertoire. By providing both nutrition classes and recipes, the company hopes to not only educate people but also inspire them to make healthier choices in their daily lives.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/nXcV3HqgC3fSKSnIXLR73MYltDMbbVvPLPPTIev3fa4FObB_zKOmdJDEtHfsifshZthnCec_ivne-9X5sRuATDvOI0CVeCURu9jUDL_Rh_3uSZJBs7jXHY17RnsvdJJhm4Hfwretz9DYqktzWnChVec"><figcaption>Company founder and CEO Christopher Sinclair McCalla</figcaption></figure><p>Company founder and CEO Christopher Sinclair McCalla was born and raised in Jamaica, giving him first-hand experience with the country’s delicious and complex flavor profiles. McCalla, also known as the "Health Fusion Chef," is a culinary expert and nutrition educator now based in New York. He founded Chris's Kitchen 101 as a platform to offer culinary education and health and wellness consulting services.</p><p>Through Chris's Kitchen 101, McCalla aims to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone. With a variety of resources including online nutrition classes and easy-to-follow recipes, to help people incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives, McCalla hopes to continue the growth of his business while encouraging his clients to live their best lives through healthy choices.</p><p>“I started my career by running a small catering business from my home in Jamaica,” says McCalla. “I am so blessed to witness the significant growth my company has enjoyed, and I am so excited to share my roots in this new cookbook. I feel that it will truly represent my company and showcase what we can do.”</p><p><i>Chris's Kitchen 101 is a culinary education company founded by Chef Christopher Sinclair McCalla. The company offers online cooking classes, recipes, and cooking tips for those who want to learn how to cook or improve their cooking skills. Chris's Kitchen 101 seeks to promote healthy and sustainable cooking practices by offering private cooking classes and catering services for events.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.chrisskitchen101.com/">https://www.chrisskitchen101.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Christopher Sinclair McCalla: (EMAIL NEEDED)</p>
17 Apr, 2023
Wazzup Media Group LLC
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FzvLsMUysjuL5oyJSl_qWc7hFeRbzSu0H8JPd_PUEnSTZWqtxBJHC_gr9kmH7FAwMFKYV6yliF4Fkqnin9Yv08u3ycLts-V0pGkdNggWvEUHUDMCxNJDT88Ewr58cHiPa6e0XunJc9yf_63JcTWG2_c"></figure><h2>Chris’s Kitchen 101 Announces Launch of Nutrition Classes</h2><p><i>New York City, NY</i> - Culinary education company Chris’s Kitchen 101 has recently launched its new website, where it has begun offering nutrition classes in an accessible online format for those wishing to learn new cooking skills.</p><p>The new classes are designed to be enjoyable and interactive with a focus on imparting knowledge on the importance of healthy eating habits while ensuring that the learning experience is engaging and doesn't feel like traditional schooling. The company believes that healthy eating doesn't have to be bland or boring, and the recipes are designed to dispel that notion. By providing accessible and enjoyable resources, Chris’s Kitchen 101 is helping people make positive changes to their diets and live healthier lifestyles.</p><p>The company’s leadership team feels that offering online nutrition courses will help the business to grow and scale. This new project will allow Chris’s Kitchen 101 to expand its reach beyond its local community and attract a global audience. This can lead to an increase in brand awareness, engagement, and ultimately, revenue.</p><p>The educational direction also has the potential to help position Chris's Kitchen 101 as a leader in the health and wellness industry. By providing valuable information and education, the business can establish itself as a trusted resource for individuals seeking to improve their health and wellbeing.</p><p>Moreover, the convenience of online classes makes it easier for people to participate in them. With busy schedules and limited free time, many individuals may not be able to attend in-person classes. By offering online classes, Chris's Kitchen 101 can cater to the needs of those who may not have the time or resources to attend traditional classes.</p><p>The company is also preparing to release a cookbook of Jamaican and Jamaican fusion recipes, paying homage to the heritage of the company founder, Chef Christopher Sinclair McCalla, and will showcase a host of flavors from around the world partnered with traditional Jamaican cuisine.</p><p>Chris's Kitchen 101 is dedicated to taking a holistic approach to educating and empowering people in their health and wellness journeys. Alongside culinary education, the company also provides health and wellness consulting services. These services offer personalized support to individuals who want to improve their health and wellbeing through dietary and lifestyle changes.</p><p>Through health and wellness consulting, Chris's Kitchen 101 can help individuals create a personalized nutrition plan that works for their unique needs and lifestyle. This may include guidance on making healthy food choices, meal planning, and even support for managing chronic health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.</p><p>The company understands that making changes to improve one's health can be challenging, and so the health and wellness consulting services are designed to provide individuals with the support and accountability they need to stay on track and achieve their health goals. By offering both culinary education and health and wellness consulting, Chris's Kitchen 101 is able to provide a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing that empowers individuals to take control of their health and make lasting changes for the better.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2VCXilMftDCVXGxoMlm0EYqBCxHGfzXjtzatDzRQf23UObmEvh2uPBBaxNEOpP5f14TBXu6m0-Jmi-KJlTCmA-bO01ZI2ZpZBVxtbp9WdMDY4gFmb3R6Vs5OEbbTXRouxX9pj62V4yxo6aWimzmThiM"></figure><p>Company founder and CEO Christopher Sinclair-McCalla is a health fusion chef who has gained significant popularity on social media for his creative and healthy recipes. As well as founding Chris's Kitchen 101, Sinclair-McCalla is a self-taught chef who has developed his own unique style of cooking by combining his Jamaican heritage with a passion for healthy and flavorful ingredients.</p><p>Through his social media presence, Sinclair-McCalla has amassed a following of over 1.3 million people on TikTok, where he shares his innovative recipes and cooking tips. He has also been featured on various media outlets, including The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Doctors. In addition to his online presence, Sinclair-McCalla has worked with various brands and organizations to promote healthy eating and cooking education. He is dedicated to inspiring others to cook healthy, delicious meals and live a vibrant, balanced life.</p><p><i>Chris's Kitchen 101 is a culinary education company founded by Chef Christopher Sinclair McCalla. The company offers online cooking classes, recipes, and cooking tips for those who want to learn how to cook or improve their cooking skills. Chris's Kitchen 101 seeks to promote healthy and sustainable cooking practices by offering private cooking classes and catering services for events.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.chrisskitchen101.com/">https://www.chrisskitchen101.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Christopher Sinclair McCalla: (EMAIL NEEDED)</p>
03 Apr, 2023
Kanad Bahalkar
<p>Potion Leverages AI to Drive Sales through Customized Videos</p><p>As generative AI technology is changing business, education, and even relationships, a lot of media attention is focused on their drawbacks. We wonder, for example, about the ethics of typing in a few commands and easily generating an essay that we would normally create ourselves. In the end, however, tech is tech. It’s what we choose to do with it that determines its impact, as demonstrated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanadbahalkar/">Kanad Bahalkar</a>, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of <a href="http://sendpotion.com">Potion</a>, which uses artificial intelligence to help sales teams create personalized videos in large quantities. The videos generated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendpotion">Potion</a> are indistinguishable from those that are manually created. We sat down with Kanad to get his thoughts on AI, including why he is using it as a force of good in industries across the United States.</p><p>“In my decade-long experience, I’ve never ceased to be amazed by how impactful AI and ML applications can really be,” Kanad says, “While we have all seen it used irresponsibly, in the right hands, it can solve the problems we have long struggled with. That is what we are doing at Potion: making it exponentially easier for people to work with video and audio content easily and effectively.”</p><p>Before co-founding Potion, Kanad worked at the New England Journal of Medicine, Endurance International Group, Knit Health, and Google. At Knit Health, which used AI-based camera technology to noninvasively detect sleeping and breathing disorders, he focused on the architecture of all the reporting dashboards for clients and their doctors.</p><p>“In 2019-2020, deepfake technology was in its infancy. Around the same time, I noticed that salespeople had started using personalized videos in their outreach efforts,” Kanad recalls. “While videos had the potential to drive significant sales growth for a company, it came with a significant barrier: making videos, sometimes hundreds of them, was incredibly time consuming and, yes, tedious. That was the problem we decided to solve using generative AI, and we started building Potion.”</p><p>Kanad explains that this was where generative AI came into the picture. Potion could use these advancements to streamline and simplify the lives of sales teams. At the same time, the company’s team would make sure that they built the right safeguards so this technology could not be misused.</p><p>Kanad focused on creating a tool that would accomplish two goals: viewers of a video would be able to connect a face to a message and sales teams would be able to create personalized videos in large quantities. Simplicity would be central to the platform as well as a dashboard that was user friendly.</p><p>“Speed was crucial,” Kanad says. “The whole point was to make it much faster for sales teams to generate high-quality videos at a large scale, so we designed Potion to be insanely easy to use. After recording just one video and entering the details that must be customized, users can sit back and let Potion’s AI create videos for them automatically. It is that easy.”</p><p>Today, Potion’s AI-videos are resulting in higher meeting bookings and more sales - as much as 5x higher in conversion rates. The results have been so promising that Potion has received seed investment from top venture funds, such as Streamlined and Unshackled. Potion’s team has partnered with companies like SAP, and their platform integrates with major sales tools, such as Outreach, Salesloft, and Hubspot. </p><p>“Potion is leading the way in generative AI in the video and audio space,” says Kanad. “We are showing that this technology can drive much needed improvements across industries and be used ethically and responsibly. If you are curious about how Potion’s AI video technology can power your sales, please go to sendpotion.com and learn more about us. You’re going to be intrigued by how Potion can transform your company.”</p><p><i>Potion was co-founded by Kanad Bahalkar in 2021 and utilizes AI to personalize videos at scale. Users are able to book more meetings, convert more sales, and build more trust with their clients. To learn more about Potion and generative AI, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://sendpotion.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
29 Mar, 2023
Kanad Bahalkar
<p>Potion Launches, Aims to Use Generative AI to Mass-Create Personalized Videos</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA – <a href="http://sendpotion.com">Potion</a>, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to produce high-quality videos on a large scale, has rolled out its online platform for sales teams. The goals of the company are threefold: to generate videos that are indistinguishable from those that are manually created, enable sales teams to quickly create them in large quantities, and give viewers a face to connect to a message.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/6SqvXtPiH2QiOi-LCyRaytKXaBT1Z1_j-ZyKxL3hjZJajuz349X4ALqYTu6RF5nrzNIfO0nWzcxIrl1wAUYrHIP_Tza8BJxR2yUmuypkytbTjYsNiLI580Lf0m9mNAWfspJzQiul-dvt349erU3Ti2A"></figure><p><i>Potion: generative AI that personalizes videos at scale</i></p><p>Kanad Bahalkar, Potion’s co-founder and Chief Product Officer, explains that despite the advanced technology that powers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendpotion">Potion</a>, the platform is ultimately about simplicity. “Our industry research has shown that videos, which are so visual and can be personalized, are an increasingly popular way for sales teams to connect with potential clients,” he says. “People are more likely to listen to a message and actually process it if it’s via video. However, it is impossible to record hundreds of thousands of personalized videos manually. At Potion, we’ve built novel generative AI solutions to produce personalized videos and to increase the effectiveness of sales teams while improving their work-life.”</p><p>Through Potion’s web interface, users can record a video, select the parts of the video that need customization, and Potion’s generative video AI automatically creates those customized videos. Sales teams can now send these customized videos to potential clients. </p><p>Since the release of its platform, Potion has received $3.5MM in initial seed investment, and their product is being used by more than 6,000 sales, marketing, and support professionals. Potion’s product is also integrated with major sales tools, such as Outreach, Salesloft, and Hubspot. </p><p>“At Potion, we understand that videos, while an excellent tool for sales teams, take significant time to make,” says Bahalkar. “Generative AI provides a potential solution. With Potion, they can streamline their workloads and bring their message to clients in a way that is more accessible, easier to understand, and more likely to be remembered.”</p><p><i>Potion was co-founded by Kanad Bahalkar in 2021 and utilizes AI to personalize videos at scale. Users are able to easily record a video, enter customizable information, and generate hundreds of new videos in less time than doing so manually. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about Potion and generative AI, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://sendpotion.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Kanad Bahalkar, Potion</i></p><p><a href="mailto:kanad@sendpotion.com"><i>kanad@sendpotion.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>617.816.2348 </i></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Harivardan Jayaraman
<p><strong>Harivarden Jayaraman, Now a Featured Public Speaker </strong></p><p>Having a knowledgeable public speaker at your events is essential to ensure that your message is effectively communicated and understood by audiences. A knowledgeable public speaker will be able to effectively craft their message to ensure it is engaging, informative, and captivating. They will also be able to identify the needs and interests of the audience and tailor the content to best suit their needs. Additionally, a knowledgeable public speaker will be able to use key strategies to ensure that their message is memorable, such as using visuals, stories, and humor. Finally, a knowledgeable public speaker will be able to address any questions or concerns that the audience may have in a concise and informative manner.</p><p>Harivardan Jayaraman is the Head of Product for Facebook Notifications, and has been featured as a notable speaker in several events and conferences . Prior to his time with facebook, he was the Director of Product at Zynga focusing on Growth and Acquisition. He has over a decade of experience building consumer and financial products.</p><p>With this skill set, Harivarden is a valuable asset to have when considering the right choice for someone to speak at any event. In the Tech and applications Landscape, those with his expertise and wide range of knowledge are hard to come by. He supports a team of product managers and leads Facebook Notifications, which gives him the leadership skills to showcase when it comes to public speaking and sharing his expertise. </p><p>As an instructor and contributor at Product School, which is one of the largest Product Management organizations in the world, Harivardan has been invited to speak twice. He took some time to discuss setting and communicating a product strategy to an audience of like minded individuals and students, as well as experts in his field. He also spoke on a panel on Partnering with other teams, where he was able to talk about multiple different platforms and industries.</p><p>“I am always readily available to speak when asked to,” Harivardan expressed. “I support other PMs in the industry, including folks who have been laid off, as an Expert through Criya.” Additionally, he was just invited to speak at Enrich, which is a private network that facilitates structured conversations with people doing your job at similar companies. He will represent his industry and his expertise within it, as a mentor and leader.</p><p>With so much talent in so many aspects, Harivardan Jayaramanhas been integral to the exponential growth of several companies, making him an excellent public speaker across multiple industries. One of the biggest accomplishments he achieved while working with Deutsche bank was the development of an internal product that accurately predicted borrowers who were at risk of foreclosure and needed temporary monetary support so that the bank would not have to take over their houses. </p><p>Through all of his accomplishments, Harivardan Jayaraman always finds opportunities to provide a public speaking service as an expert in his chosen field. For more information about him and his many achievements, find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivardan/">Harivardan on LinkedIn</a></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Harivardan Jayaraman
<p><strong>How Harivardan Jayaraman is Leading the Mobile Applications and Gaming Industry</strong></p><p>Mobile games and applications are advancing rapidly with the rise of mobile technology. With the increasing popularity of smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices, mobile gaming companies are becoming more innovative and are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With the help of modern technology, mobile game developers can now create complex, immersive experiences that can be enjoyed on the go, allowing users to stay connected to their favorite games no matter where they are. From interactive puzzles to action-packed adventures, mobile gaming has become a major part of our lives and is only continuing to become more advanced and exciting.</p><p>With over a ten years of experience with building consumer products, Harivardan Jayaraman is an experienced and well respected leader within the mobile application and tech webspace. Currently, he works as the Head of Product (title: Group Product Manager) for Facebook Notifications, building value driven products for 2B daily users, though previously he has been an integral part of the mobile application landscape. </p><p>The mobile application and design industry has become an important part of tech advancements throughout the last few years. They are a great way for people to pass time and, for some, to even make money. Harivarden was in leadership positions at top of the line gaming companies, Kabam and Zynga, before he began his work for META. As the Director of Product at Zynga, he focused on Growth and Acquisition, finding innovative ways to design and develop applications and features that would gather a wide audience. </p><p>One of the most important aspects of the mobile application industry lately has been how companies can optimize gathering funds efficiently. Harivarden recognized this and worked to build marketing optimization products that allowed efficient allocation of currency in the correct games. He has helped evaluate Zynga’s M&A for all companies acquired between 2018 and 2020 and has helped with the launch of all games during that time frame. </p><p>Much of his expertise when it comes to currency and money transactions comes from his notable background in finance. While working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, Harivardan maintained a deep well of knowledge on the financial vertical, which he carried into his other career paths.</p><p>Harivardan Jayaraman sits at the intersection of machine learning and user-experience, building innovative products for users. Many of these skills can be attributed to his Master’s in Computer Science from University of Texas at Austin.</p><p>Through all of these accomplishments, Harivardan Jayaraman also finds opportunities to provide a public speaking service as an expert in his chosen field. For more information about him and his many achievements, find Harivardan on </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivardan/">LinkedIn</a></p>
07 Jun, 2023
Harivardan Jayaraman
<p><strong>Harivardan Jayaraman–Leader in the Applications and Tech Landscape</strong></p><p>With over a decade of experience with building consumer and financial products, Harivardan Jayaraman is an experienced and well respected leader within the mobile application and tech webspace. Harivarden is the Head of Product (title: Group Product Manager) for Facebook Notifications building value driven products for 2B daily users. He sits at the intersection of machine learning and user-experience, building innovative products for users.</p><p>Before his time working with Meta, this industry mogul was in leadership positions at top of the line gaming companies, Kabam and Zynga. He was the Director of Product at Zynga focusing on Growth and Acquisition and built products across many beloved gaming franchises such as Word with Friends, CSR2, and many more. He helped with the launch of Words with Friends 2 back in 2018, and also built LTV models that predicted the value of a user in a game. Along with these, he also built marketing optimization products that allowed efficient allocation of currency in the correct games. He has helped evaluate Zynga’s M&A for all companies acquired between 2018 and 2020 and has helped with the launch of all games during that time frame. </p><p>While working at Kabam, Harivardan worked to build products for users to engage with many beloved franchises, such as Star Wars and Marvel, creating one of the top 10 games on the App store. He built an innovative marketing optimization product that efficiently allocated marketing dollars in the appropriate marketing channel. This has assisted in bringing interested users to the games and platforms who pay money to use the products. </p><p>Prior to working within the gaming industry, he was rooted in finance, working for companies such as Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. At Goldman Sachs, he built pricing products to predict pricing for bonds. Then, during his time with Deutsche Bank in 2008, Harivarden worked with Mortgage-backed securities and built mortgage trading software. </p><p>With so much talent in so many aspects, Harivardan Jayaramanhas been integral to the exponential growth of several companies. One of the biggest accomplishments he achieved while working with Deutsche bank was the development of an internal product that accurately predicted borrowers who were at risk of foreclosure and needed temporary monetary support so that the bank would not have to take over their houses. </p><p>Many of these skills can be attributed to his Master’s in Computer Science from University of Texas at Austin.</p><p>Through all of these accomplishments, Harivardan Jayaraman also finds opportunities to provide a public speaking service as an expert in his chosen field. For more information about him and his many achievements, find </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivardan/">Harivardan on LinkedIn</a></p>
14 Sep, 2023
Harivardan Jayaraman
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQMWwZGcyZbYp-w2CU5bfSfYyYRPRXDdBDvSfP4Wyvs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQMWwZGcyZbYp-w2CU5bfSfYyYRPRXDdBDvSfP4Wyvs/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
12 Jun, 2023
Cornerstone Marketing Concepts
<p><strong>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts Announces Expansion on the Heels of Promotions and Partnerships</strong></p><p><i>North Cerritos, California–</i>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts (CMC) is a multi-award-winning company and is recognized as an industry frontrunner by AT&T and DirecTV, the leading telecommunications company in America. For six consecutive years, CMC Groups has earned DIRECTV Commercial Dealer of the Year, an award given to the top dealer in the country. 2023 will aim to be their 7th year as they work to deliver optimal solutions for commercial phones, internet, security, TV service, and more.</p><p>CMC has recently announced that they will be expanding to a new market in North Carolina, as a way to expand into new territories and gather a wider audience of clients. The company is actively seeking future campaign partners, clients, and recruits, as they go about securing this new location. CMC recruits operate through a commission-based business-to-business sales strategy and they aim to serve clients who own small to big businesses </p><p>CMC works to cultivate marketing professionals to promote business-to-business acquisition for independently owned and operated clients with a proven track record of success. They generate sales for industry giants that include Fortune 500 companies. Their partners, combined with our customer solution experts, work to create innovative face-to-face programs and campaigns to drive results and deliver quality sales.</p><p>The company’s mission is to empower their team members around the world to be Cornerstones through professional success, allowing them to serve as foundations and inspirations in people’s lives. CMC brings a people-centric business model to the world of telecommunications and sales. </p><p>Cornerstone is aiming to expand on a more national scale within the next several years, starting with this newest location in North Carolina. In addition to this, they will also be moving into territories in other parts of California, Texas, and Orlando. This growth comes as the company maintains a goal of 1000 sales in a month that is projected to be hit by the end of March, as they are currently standing at 221 sales per week.</p><p>“We work with the top organizations and enterprises to deliver solutions for commercial phones, internet, security, TV service, and more,” a representative from the company states. “Backed by decades of industry expertise, our techniques and focus on professional development have been working to drive, and deliver quality sales and ensure client satisfaction.”</p><p>A number of company-wide promotions, including their most recent Partner promotion this year, have been launched by Cornerstone Marketing Concepts as well. Also, they also operate and promote two sales reps every week. The company's external expansion has been crucial to their growth into new markets while internal components of the business continue to advance.</p><p>The company is optimistic about its future as a telecommunications provider, working to become a cornerstone for businesses and individuals alike. </p><p><i>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts (CMC) is a multi-award-winning telecommunications company with several years in the business. With their latest expansion, CMC is expecting rapid growth within the next few years. For more information, visit the company’s </i><a href="https://www.cmcgroups.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Ken Tang: CEO</i></p><p><i>cornerstonemgmt@cmcgroups.com</i></p>
18 Apr, 2023
Cornerstone Marketing Concepts
<p><strong>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts Going on 7 Years as Commercial Dealer of The Year</strong></p><p><i>North Cerritos, California–</i>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts (CMC) is a multi-award-winning company and is recognized as an industry frontrunner by AT&T and DirecTV, the leading telecommunications company in America. For six consecutive years, CMC Groups has earned DIRECTV Commercial Dealer of the Year, an award given to the top dealer in the country. 2023 will aim to be their 7th year as they work to deliver optimal solutions for commercial phones, internet, security, TV service, and more.</p><p>CMC has recently announced that they will be expanding to a new market in North Carolina, as a way to expand into new territories and gather a wider audience of clients. The company is actively seeking future campaign partners, clients, and recruits, as they go about securing this new location. CMC recruits operate through a commission-based business-to-business sales strategy and they aim to serve clients who own small to big businesses </p><p>CMC works to cultivate marketing professionals to promote business-to-business acquisition for independently owned and operated clients with a proven track record of success. They generate sales for industry giants that include Fortune 500 companies. Their partners, combined with our customer solution experts, work to create innovative face-to-face programs and campaigns to drive results and deliver quality sales.</p><p>The company’s mission is to empower their team members around the world to be Cornerstones through professional success, allowing them to serve as foundations and inspirations in people’s lives. CMC brings a people-centric business model to the world of telecommunications and sales. </p><p>Cornerstone is aiming to expand on a more national scale within the next several years, starting with this newest location in North Carolina. In addition to this, they will also be moving into territories in other parts of California, Texas, and Orlando. This growth comes as the company maintains a goal of 1000 sales in a month that is projected to be hit by the end of March, as they are currently standing at 221 sales per week.</p><p>“We work with the top organizations and enterprises to deliver solutions for commercial phones, internet, security, TV service, and more,” a representative from the company states. “Backed by decades of industry expertise, our techniques and focus on professional development have been working to drive, and deliver quality sales and ensure client satisfaction.”</p><p>A number of company-wide promotions, including their most recent Partner promotion this year, have been launched by Cornerstone Marketing Concepts as well. Also, they also operate and promote two sales reps every week. The company's external expansion has been crucial to their growth into new markets while internal components of the business continue to advance.</p><p>The company is optimistic about its future as a telecommunications provider, working to become a cornerstone for businesses and individuals alike. </p><p><i>Cornerstone Marketing Concepts (CMC) is a multi-award-winning telecommunications company with several years in the business. With their latest expansion, CMC is expecting rapid growth within the next few years. For more information, visit the company’s </i><a href="https://www.cmcgroups.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Ken Tang: CEO</i></p><p><i>cornerstonemgmt@cmcgroups.com</i></p>
18 Apr, 2024
Sidney -
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-z2V4Xf35C6QBI8fvC1lxwU11V06oQ_6oNzEFwms_8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-z2V4Xf35C6QBI8fvC1lxwU11V06oQ_6oNzEFwms_8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Jul, 2023
Seawind Foods - Most SO2-Free Dried Fruit Products and Ingredients Are Not SO2-Free
<p>Google doc - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOhEbQNf6-E-smq5Ge2aKQQQAFcjw1hU0tGmfmhJA28/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOhEbQNf6-E-smq5Ge2aKQQQAFcjw1hU0tGmfmhJA28/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>Reviewed - looks great to me - approve when ready to publish. 6/21 TF</p><p> </p><p>------</p><p>[June 2023] — Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recalls food products that have undeclared sulfur dioxide or sulfites, discovered in labels.</p><p>Sulfur dioxide (“SO2”) present in most sweetened dried fruit products, is a practice where certain manufacturers soak fruit products in a SO2 solution for up to 2 years. Afterwards, the fruit products are boiled in an attempt to reduce levels below the FDA minimum of 10 parts per million (“ppm”). Companies that do so can claim their product free from SO2 in their documentation and labels. Companies are required to file a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to assure customers, manufacturers, and suppliers that the product they are dealing with meets agreed-upon standards. Most countries, including the United States, require a COA for importing and exporting food products. Increased FDA recalls within the past three years have been due to companies failing to disclose the true levels of SO2 in their products. </p><p>“There is no guarantee that boiling out SO2 from products will effectively reduce the SO2 levels to below 10 ppm and render the product entirely sulfite-free”, says Sandra Maring, Seawind Foods’ Supplier Quality Lead. “One section of the lot could yield test results of less than 10 ppm, but another portion of the same lot may have retained sulfur dioxide pockets, producing test results higher than 10ppm. It is nearly impossible to guarantee an entire lot to be less than 10 pm.”</p><p>The task of controlling SO2 residue levels poses an ongoing risk — and the question remains as to who will discover it first; regulators, producers, or importers. The worst-case scenario is if consumers with severe sulfite or sulfur dioxide allergies discover the presence of excessive SO2, which appears to be the case for the recent FDA-recalled products. </p><p>Using food items that are known to have contained SO2 or use SO2, even if attempts to boil out has been made, exposes a company to potential risks, increasing the harm to individuals with sulfite allergies or sensitivities. </p><p>“Protecting consumers with sulfite or SO2 sensitivities is of utmost importance to us. Many people think they’re purchasing SO2-free products and ingredients, but they are actually not,” said Seawind Foods’ CEO Garry Green. “Strict integrity in labeling is imperative, as the consequences not only lead to severe medical issues, but it can also result in regulatory non-compliance, potential legal consequences, environmental concerns, and damage to your brand reputation.” </p><p>Unlike most companies, Seawind Foods’ low-sweet dried fruit never touches unnatural sulfur dioxide, eliminating the potential risk from the get-go. In fact, Seawind Foods’ low-sweet dried fruit ingredients are the only products in North America that are True NoSO2TM.</p><p>Vaporizing SO2 through boiling can also pose health risks for workers when inhaled. The wastewater generated from this process may harm the environment, conflicting with companies that comply with ISO14000 environmental commitment, like Seawind Foods. Moreover, this method consumes a considerable amount of water, emphasizing its potential disadvantages. Boiling out SO2 from food items may lead to a loss of or reduced flavor compared to True NoSO2TM products. The recent FDA recall further highlights the growing issue of undeclared sulfites in products.</p><p>“Maintaining a tolerance of less than 10 ppm for SO2 residues poses a significant challenge for some manufacturers, particularly when producing dried fruit products in large quantities,” says Sandra Maring.” By prioritizing accurate labeling and ensuring compliance with regulations, our team collectively works to contribute toward protecting public health and maintaining the integrity of the food Industry.” - Sandra Maring.</p><p><strong>About Seawind Foods</strong> </p><p>Since 1987, Seawind Foods has remained a trusted producer and distributor of all-natural dehydrated fruits, vegetables and spices to industrial food processors, retailers and national consumer brands. Seawind Foods is committed to using only natural ingredients in our dehydrated fruits and vegetables, free from harmful additives like unnatural sulfur dioxide. Customers can trust that they are getting only the best possible ingredients that are safe to use in any product. </p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://seawindfoods.com/">https://seawindfoods.com/</a></p><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>120 ½ South El Camino Real, Suite 202<br>San Clemente, CA 92672</li><li><a href="tel:(949) 542-8382">(949) 542-8382</a></li><li><a href="mailto:info@seawindfoods.com">info@seawindfoods.com</a></li></ul><p> </p>
06 Apr, 2023
Jayesh Chhatlani
<p>Introducing Mike Baro, Ex-UMG Music Executive Backing Vuzec, An Autonomous Record Label</p><p>LOS ANGELES, CA – <a href="https://www.vuzec.com/">Vuzec</a> has tapped Mike Baro as partner and strategy lead. As a 20-year veteran in the music industry, Baro brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the platform. He has worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Migos, Jason Derulo, Mary J. Blige, Jon Bellion, Cash Money, Lil Yachty, and others. His experience ranges from label relations at Universal Music Group to overseeing marketing efforts at Capitol and Warner Records.</p><p>As partner, Baro will help onboard independent record labels to Vuzec's platform as well as attract more service providers to bolster Vuzec's Studio offering. With his extensive background in label relations and marketing, Baro is well-positioned to help Vuzec reach new heights in the industry.</p><p>"We are thrilled to have Mike Baro be supporting us," said Jayesh Chatlani, Co-Founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/vuzecmx?lang=en">Vuzec</a>. "His track record of success and deep understanding of the music industry make him the perfect fit for our company. We are confident that under this partnership, Vuzec will continue to grow and thrive.”</p><p>“The music industry is going through a massive revamp, and I’m excited to be partnered with a company that is at the forefront of technology and music,” said Mike Baro, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vuzecmx/channel/">Vuzec</a> partner. </p><p>Baro's partnership comes at an exciting time for Vuzec as it prepares to roll out its platform for artists and musicians to launch their music. The company is dedicated to creating a platform that empowers artists to take control of their music careers and reach new audiences.</p><p><i>About Vuzec:</i></p><p><i>Vuzec is an autonomous record label and music marketplace, creating a better future for recording artists. For music lovers and fans who want to own and support the music they love, Vuzec empowers them to engage more in the music industry and reap the rewards of being an early supporter. Vuzec connects artists with music-native companies and services to achieve independence away from traditional record labels.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Vuzec, please see its </i><a href="https://www.vuzec.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p>Jayesh Chatlani</p><p><a href="mailto:Jayesh@vuzec.com">Jayesh@vuzec.com</a> </p>
21 Apr, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>Global Observability Expert, Advisor and Mentor, Ajay Reddy Yeruva Discusses Awards and Opportunities</strong></p><p> </p><p>Global Observability Expert, International Research Excellence in Software Engineering Award Winner and respected Advisory Board Member of top startups in the Tech Industry, Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been a trusted individual within the Information Technology (IT) community for over a decade. He is a published author of multiple research papers, book chapters in international publications, conferences, and high impact factor journals as an Independent Researcher. Even through all of this, Ajay Reddy Yeruva maintains an active membership of the AIOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, GitOps and DataOps communities on different online forums.</p><p> </p><p>He has been presented certificates based on his countless efforts and works within the industry including:</p><p> </p><p>● Cloud and DevOps: Continuous Transformation issued by world’s premier institute - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT xPRO)</p><p>● Certified DevOps Engineer Professional issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS)</p><p>● Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) issued by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)</p><p>● Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) issued by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)</p><p>● DevOps Professional issued by Edureka, World’s leading online interactive technology training platform</p><p>● Kubernetes DevOps Engineer issued by Edureka</p><p>● Python Django Expert issued by Edureka</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva was also volunteering in an AAITP Leadership Role, from June of 2022. AAITP is a leading non-profit global network of member only associations dedicated to improving IT practices. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in IT, provide valuable resources and learning for free, host technical discussions and interviews with NextGen leaders.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, in February of 2023, Ajay Reddy Yeruva was invited to be an Awardee and Dignitary for the Eminence Excellence Awards 2023 in Dubai. He was recognized for his tireless efforts in raising the bar of innovation achieving greater goals for society. The EEA makes an effort to provide an International Platform to leaders from across the world to connect and collaborate with peer members of diverse fraternities from 55+ countries to create a better Sustainable Society.</p><p> </p><p>The team in charge of selecting these Awardees has great things to say about Ajay Reddy Yeruva. “We know the degree of effort made by you to accomplish this in such a short span to meet your goal,” they express. “You must be proud of yourself for setting your sights high and making every effort to achieve excellence in your industry. You truly are leading by instance as you make every effort to make yourself a leader.”</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been a judge and an awardee for many International Award Ceremonies, an Industry Observability Expert Judge, a respected Journal Reviewer, as well as a Keynote Speaker.</p><p> </p><p>"Entrepreneurship in IT Observability is not just about building new tools and technologies, but also about creating a culture of observability within your organization and empowering teams to take ownership of their systems and providing them with the tools and resources they need to be successful," Ajay Reddy Yeruva says.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
14 Apr, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>Ajay Reddy Yeruva – A Thought Leader and A Subject Matter Expert in the DevSecOps, Platform, Site Reliability Engineering Landscapes</strong></p><p> </p><p>A good leader in the DevSecOps, Site Reliability and Platform engineering communities is someone who is able to effectively collaborate with their team and the stakeholders to help them reach their goals. They should be organized and have strong communication skills in order to effectively drive their team. A good leader should also be able to understand the needs of their team and be able to offer clear direction on how to achieve success. They should also be able to motivate their team and help them stay focused on the task at hand. Furthermore, they should be able to provide guidance on the processes and best practices that help their team succeed.</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva has an Information Technology [IT] career that spans around 10 years, making him an excellent mentor and leader within the community he operates. While he is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer with the IP-DevOps team at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, he has, throughout his decade long career, been an integral part of the IT industry.</p><p> </p><p>Before his work tenure at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Ajay worked as Observability Subject Matter Expert Consultant at Fortune 500 companies, helping to manage and maintain business critical Production operations of applications and infrastructure. He is currently volunteering as Vice President of American Association of Information Technology Professionals (AAITP), Senior Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and other reputed professional associations globally.</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva had served as Global Observability Subject Matter Expert Judge in multiple world’s premier award programs, showing off his foothold in the industry. His expertise and experience make him a valuable asset to these global award programs. As an expert in Information Technology/Software Development Engineering field, Ajay Reddy Yeruva was recently recognized as a top 1% Mentor in the Software Development industry for his invaluable contributions to the global community for the month of March 2023 by ADPList, a global mentorship platform.</p><p> </p><p>He is a published author of multiple research papers, book chapters in international publications, conferences, and high impact factor journals as an Independent Researcher. Even through all of this, Ajay Reddy Yeruva maintains an active membership of the AIOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, GitOps and DataOps communities on different forums. When it comes to Observability, Ajay Reddy Yeruva tops the global list.</p><p> </p><p>"Success in IT Observability is not just about retrieving data from different sources,” Ajay Reddy Yeruva starts, “but it is also about having the ability to effectively monitor, analyze, and understand the behavior of complex IT systems, applications, and infrastructure in real-time."</p><p> </p><p>Being a good leader and expert in the IT tech industry, especially the DevSecOps, Platform and Site Reliability Engineering landscapes, requires an understanding of the industry, the people involved in it, and how to motivate and inspire those people to achieve success. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has an exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language, making him a fantastic communicator and speaker. It also requires a level of dedication and commitment to the mission, and the ability to make difficult decisions and stay focused on the outcome. By showing these qualities, Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been able to ensure that each team he works with as Observability Subject Matter Expert and leader is successful and that the organization is able to provide the best quality products and services to its customers.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
12 Apr, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>Observability and Monitoring in the Tech Industry</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Observability and Monitoring in IT are two of the most important aspects of running a successful IT infrastructure. Observability is the ability to have visibility into the inner workings of systems and services. This visibility is achieved through the use of logging, metrics, and traces. Monitoring is the use of these metrics and logs to actively monitor the health and performance of the system and services. Monitoring can be used to detect and alert on potential issues, as well as track performance over time. Together, observability and monitoring provide a comprehensive view of the system, allowing for better decision making and proactive maintenance.</p><p> </p><p>With years of experience, growing his deep well of knowledge in multiple domains, and across several industries, Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been an Observability and Monitoring Subject Matter Expert using new and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Deep Learning in Healthcare and Information Technology domains.</p><p> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iKv0xj6oJh9EigM_4fMBk19wEbxc2CwXYHulT-ZijpAbx_TQis1PKLdwUJuroX__knS0k0nLvtYCjQc_eODy8q3pxxIZPIqpdtcUhEzkqCfy08zaI5mx-V_ucIBEMYKvdYD6dV14J4j0duzDO80keZs"></figure><p>As customer and business demands accelerate, Site Reliability engineers, IT Operations teams, Developers and Management need operational visibility integrated into their entire architecture. The issue has become that complex modern infrastructure and applications make answering the basic questions that come with the territory more difficult than ever. Observability systems enable you to inspect and understand your application stack — but what is observability, and how does it differ from simple monitoring?</p><p>Observability is the extent to which the internal states of a system can be inferred from externally available data. An observable software system provides the ability to understand any issue that arises. Additionally, the three pillars of observability data as previously mentioned, are metrics, logs, and traces. However, turning data into answers requires more than just an observable system. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been working within this landscape for nearly a decade, bringing innovative technology tools and practices, resulting in achieving 99.99% uptime of mission critical services and remarkable cost savings for the businesses across diversified domains.</p><p>An exciting addition to the tech world has been the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning across several domains. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been operating and utilizing these advancements to serve quality IT solutions on a global level. By automatically analyzing the dependencies among components, AI used in Observability and Monitoring practices is able to identify not just if a problematic service is the root cause of a problem, but also its dependencies on other services that run within different process groups in your data center.</p><p> </p><p>The ease in which AI brings to this domain has brought incredible developments and changes to the tech landscape and the IT world as a whole. For more information regarding Ajay Reddy Yeruva and his Independent Research work within the Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments for improving Observability and Monitoring of diversified research areas, see his recent publications.</p>
12 Apr, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>HealthCare and the Use of Artificial Intelligence.</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/k1nqBCXxBzBh8T6rUaoQzdJWPggRV29XhGtf4YF7mWhLXiY-U0OJ0zeWJQgavzfkUP0yYpGjQa4hAxZbiQUQaG5A8cOagy1ArYxnsoO-mcowj4QKWxlboXl8BpiEil039esvh2aVL1YZihqQkABXVjI"></figure><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to revolutionize healthcare in a variety of ways. AI technology can be used to diagnose diseases and check for abnormalities in images. It can also be used to monitor patient vitals and provide personalized treatments. AI can also be used to provide better patient outcomes by analyzing data collected from medical records and providing insights to healthcare professionals. AI can also be used to automate administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, which can help reduce costs. AI is also being used to develop new medications and treatments. Finally, AI can help improve patient safety by helping identify and avoid errors. AI is revolutionizing healthcare, and it is only going to become more important as it continues to develop.</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva is a thought leader in DevSecOps, Site Reliability and Platform Engineering spaces, specialized in Observability, utilizing innovative technology tools and practices, resulting in achieving 99.99% uptime of mission critical services and remarkable cost savings for the businesses. His area of expertise, while focused on Observability, has extended as far as the healthcare industry, where new Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies are being integrated and monitored.</p><p> </p><p>With almost ten years of experience as an IT specialist, Ajay Reddy Yeruva brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every job he works on. While he currently works for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers as a Senior Software Engineer on the IP-DevOps team, he has been steadily making contributions to his field of study and gathering knowledge as an Independent Researcher and Observability Subject Matter Expert using cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and the Internet of Things (IOT).</p><p> </p><p>In general, the use of AI has been emerging in the healthcare industry for quite some time. AI has been used to automate routines, both administrative and operational. This utilization of AI and ML technologies is aiming to optimize processes, and lead to a better customer experience overall. It will work to provide cheaper, quality service, and even improve the workflow of the hospitals.</p><p> </p><p>AI can help make hospitals more efficient and effective. It can be used to automate processes, such as the scheduling of appointments and the tracking of patient records. AI can also be used to analyze large amounts of data to help develop personalized treatments and provide more accurate diagnoses. AI can even be used to monitor vital signs and alert medical staff in the event of an emergency. In addition, AI can be used to help with administrative tasks, like billing, which can help reduce costs for the hospital and make it easier for patients to navigate the healthcare system.</p><p> </p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva can bring about positive changes within the healthcare industry and many more using his Observability Subject Matter Expertise by taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies within the healthcare industry and many more. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has performed outstanding Independent Research work within the Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments for improving Observability of diversified research areas including healthcare industry. Checkout his recent publications for more details.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
02 Aug, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>Ajay Reddy Yeruva Discusses Machine Learning in the Healthcare Industry</strong></p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva has almost 10 years of experience as an IT specialist, providing considerable expertise and understanding of the industry to each project he works on. While he is presently employed as a Senior Software Engineer with the IP-DevOps team at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, he has been consistently contributing to his chosen profession and accumulating information that will lead to the creation of new technologies and innovations as an Independent Researcher and Observability Subject Matter Expert using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL) and Internet of Things (IOT).</p><p>One industry that has benefited from Ajay Reddy Yeruva’s independent research work is the Healthcare industry. As an Observability Subject Matter Expert, with a heavy impact across multiple healthcare sectors, Ajay Reddy Yeruva has discussed how Machine Learning can benefit medical and healthcare workers when it comes to the treatment of certain diseases. He goes into detail in a<a href="https://pnrjournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/3197"> research article</a> that he participated on, regarding Leukemia and the utilization of Machine Learning techniques for improving Observability to detect whether a patient has the condition much quicker than the current traditional methods.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CuqJ-bc2EkdlP8XJXeonvmFuEoH8pxBxT4HQImnhQSCe6sH2Pd7xLcXigAPjCp6hEL3gVrzTB_cybglBc1rWHCUex0_z3GF-jCPmKLqdJ0tH6E9P6ffekkNOpRPvZm2D4YO3hv1c3RqJbiA5EMPGUXU"></figure><p>Leukemia is a type of cancer in blood which impacts the lymphatic framework and the bone marrow and also impacts white blood cells. Leukemia, in contrast to other types of cancer, does not produce solid tumors; instead, it produces a huge number of aberrant white blood cells that crowd out the healthy blood cells.</p><p>Machine Learning algorithms can be widely utilized in the treatment of leukemia, whether it is to classify the various forms of leukemia or to determine whether a patient has the disease,” the article states. “It is a malignant kind of cancer that results in a number of medical issues. Expert hematologists and pathologists manually examine blood samples under the microscope to make a diagnosis. Techniques like image processing and pattern recognition can be utilized to help these experts. In order to attain excellent performance in the categorization of malignant leukocytes challenge, this paper suggests straightforward modifications to conventional neural network topologies.”</p><p>Leukemia can be automatically detected using computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) models, which can help doctors and be useful for leukemia early identification. In a single-center study, Ajay Reddy Yeruva and the team working on the documentation attempted to develop a Deep Learning model for classification of leukemic B-lymphoblasts. Data augmentation methods were utilized to manage the little dataset size and a Deep Learning technique was utilized to accelerate learning and upgrade the presentation of the recommended network in order to create a trustworthy and accurate deep learner.</p><p> </p><p>The outcomes demonstrate that their suggested approach surpassed separate networks with a test accuracy of 95.59% in the Leukemic B-lymphoblast examination and was capable of merging characteristics extracted from the top deep learning models. The utilization of Machine Learning techniques, especially Deep Learning, in CAD frameworks, Whole Slide Imaging (WSI), and even applications and programming at hematology labs to help pathologists and oncologists in better identifying leukemia can be an expected future course for research.</p><p> </p><p>For more information regarding Ajay Reddy Yeruva and his Independent Research work within the Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence(AI) developments for improving Observability of diversified research areas, see his recent publications.</p><p> </p>
05 May, 2023
Ajay Reddy Yeruva
<p><strong>Ajay Reddy Yeruva–Using Emerging Technologies Across Several Domains</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wCy9btK-cEyb-wlXJXOmEVBLtqdtxNQzqBbNPymdl3pLBQpqPvfN2d0QOPQXUmnSe0zSkw5Yh0s-qUk96p4P_L0zwCVUVY-mpZf1Ou_TtrnnwiOA8l1ngreGvGrWudjrPboQCz-cr4tBWhFvP_ZCVgU"></figure><p>Senior Software Engineer at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Ajay Reddy Yeruva is making a name for himself as a thought leader in DevSecOps, Site Reliability and Platform Engineering spaces, specializing in Observability. He is actively utilizing innovative technology tools and practices, resulting in achieving 99.99% uptime of mission critical services and remarkable cost savings for the businesses across diversified domains.</p><p>With years of experience, growing his deep well of knowledge in multiple domains, and across several industries, Ajay Reddy Yeruva has been an Observability Subject Matter Expert using new and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Deep Learning in Healthcare and Information Technology domains.</p><p>Ajay Reddy Yeruva maintains an IT career that spans nearly a decade, and while he is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer with the IP-DevOps team at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, he has been continuously making contributions to his chosen field and gathering information that will lead to developments of emerging technologies.</p><p>Before his work tenure at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Ajay Reddy Yeruva worked as Observability Subject Matter Expert Consultant at Cisco Systems, Adobe and Infosys Limited, helping to manage and maintain business critical production application/infrastructure continuous integration & continuous delivery pipelines. With all of this in his wheelhouse, Ajay Reddy Yeruva is also currently volunteering as Vice President of American Association of Information Technology Professionals (AAITP), Senior Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and other reputed professional bodies. There have been several published papers and reports that Ajay Reddy Yeruva has shared his knowledge and expertise on, which are featured and highlighted in top international conferences and high impact factor journals. He is a very active member of the AIOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, GitOps and DataOps communities on different forums and across several domains. When it comes to Observability, Ajay Reddy Yeruva tops the global list.</p><p>"Success in IT Observability is not just about collecting data from various sources,” Ajay Reddy Yeruva starts, “but it is also about analyzing and interpreting that data to gain insights into the health and performance of your systems, and using it to make informed decisions." </p><p>This expert’s extensive knowledge and unparalleled skill set in the field made any collaboration with him fruitful and successful. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has an exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language, making him a fantastic communicator and speaker. His attention to detail, innovative ideas and problem-solving skills played a critical role in the success of any project he finds himself employed on. Ajay Reddy Yeruva has a unique ability to approach challenges creatively and efficiently, making him an excellent asset to any team. </p>
16 Mar, 2023
Zak Shaik IAR,WMS,CAPP,CWPP
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WQAFHEkDF5rAp-SiSnDhZyrQO9ssYPwC5z6GVz2Q_9NK4SNynS0mem0qaVlCMPE-xjo0lMYurH6UB2ynaQYOWMAuvNTrPq6h6sPUD_dyqnu1Q7JSsYpuC6vGC631P9rcZWUtLYoi6Vi54tmuXmNA0w"></figure><h2>Being Tax-Savvy Can Help Investors Increase Yield by Up to 50%</h2><p>As the world of finance continues to evolve, new investment opportunities arise for those who are quick to adapt. For emerging hedge fund managers and investors, one strategy that can significantly increase their yield is the utilization of pre-tax investing strategies.</p><p>Zak Shaik is the CEO and Founder of <a href="http://www.saburpwm.com/">Sabur Private Wealth Management</a> (SPWM), a wealth management firm that provides little known advanced tax planning strategies to enhance investment returns for the most astute investors. With over three decades of expertise in the financial industry, Zak has established a reputation for delivering exceptional service and customized solutions to the investing public - and based on his experience, he says that all types of investors, emerging and established hedge fund managers, and small business owners can increase returns on their investments by using a slight pivot, he calls PRE-TAX investing.</p><p>Invest in anything your heart desires using advanced IRC (internal revenue codes) and increase your ROI. Imagine your current investments, in the stock market, real estate, crypto hedge funds or other assets while giving your ROI a boost of 18 - 50% (via taxes saved) depending on your income tax rate.</p><p>However, without proper implementation of these advanced strategies a significant portion of these profits are regularly lost to unnecessary taxation. This is especially true for investors of hedge funds who are taking higher risks with their earned dollars but they can easily reduce this risk with PRE-TAX investing of up to $10 Million with the Private 401(k) strategy enhanced by the passing of the TCJA 2017 by former president Trump and the SECURE act 2021 by president Biden. </p><p>By leveraging tax strategies, emerging and established hedge fund managers can mitigate risk for their investors while offering an additional 30-50% ROI beyond their proprietary investing strategy. </p><p>Unlike investing in municipal bonds issued by state and local governments that are recommended by many advisors for tax-free income, the Private 401(k) surpasses these yield by up to 50% and offers substantial advantage to investors that hedge fund managers can utilize to raise millions of dollars into their funds and overcome the “what's your track record” objection.</p><p>“Let’s talk about zero capital gains tax,” says Zak. “The US tax code offers over a dozen different strategies that can be used to prevent the taxation of capital gains at the time of sale. But many property owners are unaware of this.” By focusing on non-1031 exchange pre-tax strategies a whole new world of investing can open up with finger licking account growth to combat current high inflation economic environment.</p><p>He says that these property owners are often only familiar with the 1031 exchange or the DST (deferred sales trust) strategies, which are commonly offered by their CPA or broker. However, property owners can benefit by considering the other options that may align more closely with their investment goals. These lesser-known strategies can provide a more targeted approach, allowing individuals to make the most of their investments. </p><p>“By taking the time to educate yourself on the full range of tax strategies available, you can make a well-informed decision about how to best protect your assets and maximize your returns,” Zak urges. “So, rather than blindly following the crowd, take control of your financial future and explore the multitude of tax strategies available to you.”</p><p>Ultimately, utilizing pre-tax investing strategies is a smart way for emerging hedge fund managers to raise millions of dollars from risk averse investors and utilize “tax rescued” dollars while offering massive ROI to their investors. </p><p>It is important to note that tax laws are constantly changing, so it’s important to consult with a professional, such as those employed at SPWM, to ensure that you are taking advantage of the most current and effective tax strategies. </p><p>Hedge fund managers or tax stressed investors can reach Zak Shaik for a complimentary 30 mins consult by scheduling here https://calendly.com/saburpwm/strategymeeting or visiting www.saburpwm.com.</p>
24 Mar, 2023
Kyle McDowell
<p>Author/Leadership Expert Kyle McDowell: How Corporate America Can Inspire - Not Terrify - Our Workforce</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4Kf3SqBNfuGOZtD61YQWQW6J6C_pXATCpLOMQa_G1CZH9ZHu-pZvBh0jVDYYgeEtNDW0T1IO2tGuvRiLpQTVq4Zhz8o_8-YrciXEGRfCuBkitAs3wxLtcHAPUbD-Ao2lCyCDkL-R0tksA0cR1-qNWB4"></figure><p>Catching up with <a href="http://kylemcdowellinc.com">Kyle McDowell</a>, the best-selling author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Begin-WE-Principles-Sustaining-Excellence/dp/1544529910"><i>Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence</i></a><i>, </i>takes some tricky planning. McDowell maintains a strict schedule these days, plane-hopping around America, meeting with CEOs, and delivering keynotes to thousands of people. His goal is to do the seemingly impossible: redefine the work culture inside corporations, whose leaders have for years relied upon fear to lead their employees. McDowell’s framework for a new era of business relies on one idea: “WE” is far more important than “me.” With his new book leading the charts of <i>USA Today, Wall Street Journal,</i> and Amazon, he took some time out to talk about the secret to inspiring an apathetic workforce: trust, empathy, and authentic leadership.</p><p>“Stop me if you have ever said this before: I just don’t feel energized or passionate about my job anymore,” says McDowell. “Every hand goes up in the room - it doesn’t matter if it’s an executive or a person they lead. Even I felt that way at one point, and I was on top of my career, where I should have been enjoying my life.”</p><p>McDowell spent almost 30 years guiding teams through the gauntlet that is corporate America, including at UnitedHealth Group, General Dynamics, and CVS Health. While he excelled in the highly challenging environment and was the kind of leader that the business world expected him to be, he could feel himself growing more disillusioned as the years passed.</p><p>“Where was the fun? The relationships? The camaraderie? It was all missing,” McDowell recalls. “Worse, I looked around at the people I was leading, and I saw that same apathy and even fear mirrored in their eyes. Corporate America might have been fine with who I was as a leader, but I was not.”</p><p>When he left behind the golden handcuffs and big paycheck to start Kyle McDowell Inc., more than a few people thought he was crazy. McDowell admits that it was a risk, but he was determined to start a revolution by setting out on what he calls “his life’s mission.” </p><p>“Fear creates a barrier between team members and their leaders,” he says. “How on earth can anyone love their job and excel when they are scared of their boss? There was a double standard between boss and team. People felt disposable even though they were trying their hardest, and there was no real framework to help leaders reinstill that passion and purpose we all had early in our careers. It all really bothered me, and one night I came up with the answer: The 10 WEs.”</p><p>In a dark hotel room in Lawrence, Kansas, where McDowell was preparing to deliver a speech to 50 leaders of his 15,000-person organization, he created The 10 WEs, his framework for how leaders can create an environment that establishes accountability as well as a system of support. </p><p>“The 10 WEs are principles that govern first and foremost how team members treat one another and second, how the team treats who they serve, the client,” McDowell explains. “By definition, a principle is a fundamental truth or something we hold to be true. When you have a group of people, a team, aligned around a series of ‘fundamental truths,’ you remove any ambiguity about how we operate.”</p><p>He says The 10 WEs flew out of his mind onto a pad of paper and included:</p><p>1. WE do the right thing. Always. </p><p>2. WE lead by example. </p><p>3. WE say what WE’re going to do. Then WE do it. </p><p>4. WE take action. </p><p>5. WE own our mistakes. </p><p>6. WE pick each other up. </p><p>7. WE measure ourselves by outcomes. Not activity. </p><p>8. WE challenge each other. </p><p>9. WE embrace challenge. </p><p>10. WE obsess over details. </p><p>“When I finished, I read the WEs over and over and thought, ‘I’m not sure how this will resonate with the team, but it’s authentic. If nothing else, the team will know exactly what to expect from me and my leadership,’” McDowell recalls. “Leaders will be deemphasized and more approachable, teams will feel appreciated and empowered, and the talent and potential of “WE” will be spotlighted.”</p><p>Since the launch of his book, <i>Begin With We</i>, McDowell has been working with executives in nearly every industry. He laughs a little when he says that he knows how to speak their language and to bridge the gap between the down-to-earth ideas in his book and the jargon-filled, coat-and-tie environment in corporations. </p><p>“I am still, at heart, the guy who drank the corporate Kool Aid and rose to the top of my industry, so it’s a lot of fun to meet up with executives again,” he states. “What I’ve been finding is that so many of my peers are very receptive to The 10 WEs. They are disillusioned like I was and understand that the old leadership playbook needs to be tossed out. I am very happy - and fulfilled - to be helping them to lead with integrity and authenticity so that they can build trust with their teams and transform the future of their companies.”</p>
25 Apr, 2023
Joseph McCrea
<p><strong>Black Yoda Announces Partnership With The Good Life Project </strong></p><p><i>New York City, New York</i>– <a href="https://blackyoda.org/">Black Yoda</a> is a modern coaching platform that helps people reach their goals and achieve success. The platform, which aims to provide users with the tools and resources they need to reach their goals and become successful, has recently announced their latest partnership with a brand called The Good Life Project, based in Chicago. </p><p>The platform itself is based on the principles of positive psychology and provides users with a personalized coaching experience that the company feels is lacking in today's social and political environment. The founder of Black Yoda, Laurence Mccrea started his career off modeling when he was 19 and now at age 32 has decided to branch out and become a trainer and life coach. His brand, Black Yoda, is the start of a new, modern era of lifestyle coaching and positivity. </p><p>“I offer training and wellness support,” Mccrea explains, when discussing his brand. “I include nutritional plans as well as exercise regimens. As Black Yoda I love to change limiting beliefs and lifestyles into flourishing beliefs and habits that never go away and stay with you forever.” Drawing inspiration from the popular pop culture training Icon, Black Yoda will Mccrea’s knowledge of the wellness industry from his years of modeling. </p><p>With this latest partnership with The Good Life Project, Black Yoda hopes to expand its reach beyond its city and bring about coaching and training to a wider audience. As the founder of Black Yoda, Laurence expresses that he unintentionally got into the underground boxing world one year during a London fashion week, which is where he discovered his passion for helping others. </p><p>“Fighting for your life teaches you a lot about yourself,” he goes on to say, “I learned that there’s nothing in life you can’t be or can’t get out of with the proper mindset and discipline. I have been able to travel the world and make tons of money being who I envisioned for myself and I want to make that possible for others with my brand, Black Yoda.”</p><p>As the company works with the Good Life Project, they anticipate more partnerships and collaborations in the upcoming years as they continue to grow. With the mission of teaching positive mindset, change, and reaching/achieving goals, Black Yoda hopes that they will continue to lead more people to their end goals, and find more opportunities for Black Yoda to expand. </p><p> </p><p><i>Black Yoda is a coaching platform that aims to drive individuals to reach their goals and achieve success. Though based in New York, the company is excited to be partnering with Chicago based organization, The Good Life Project, founded by Shaan Shah. The partnership aims to help educated-focused organizations reach their goals. For more information about Black Yoda and their upcoming partnerships and projects, visit their </i><a href="https://blackyoda.org/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Laurence Mccrea</i></p><p><i>Lussoul@icloud.com</i></p>
16 Mar, 2023
The REI Bros Speaking at a Half-Day Immersion Workshop & Networking Event March 16, 2023
<p> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/A5N06zSlSWnOPwiIyh5U_dN5BFKDCTQQ2p_2s-LUdXeefEifZipUgsHJcMzBiI8G1r01ukN2BxHHFPiJ8XWsTNrO3VLDZ8hScM_xbr1nMBN6h3kiH0JEnE4XKHmnXHT4P7oWjWdryRlsR7ukgZx3LuQ"></figure><p><i>North Brunswick, New Jersey–</i> The REI Bros, a real estate education company formed by brothers Shomail and Farhan Malik, dedicated to helping working professionals add a substantial income stream to their household, has announced that it will be speaking at an upcoming immersion workshop taking place on March 16, 2023 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in North Brunswick New Jersey. The company will be speaking on their real estate machinery and showing the participants how to take leaps in their real estate business and work to turn it into a 6 or even 7 figure business. Keynote speakers, Santini Lancioni and Matthew Merenoff, will be presenting on how to use Creative Financing, Seller Financing, Sub-To, and Short Sale Acquisition strategies to acquire properties in this volatile real estate market.</p><p>Since starting their respective companies and partnering with one another, the REI Bros have closed 700+ real estate deals, and raised over $75M in private capital. The company also works to help many of the students who take their online courses to find success in real estate investing. </p><p>“We have worked with thousands of students nationwide who have been able to walk away from their full-time careers and are now working in real estate investing full-time,” Shomail says. “That is the goal that we have for all of our clients and students, if they choose to go down that path. If they wish to continue working their 9-to-5, this creates a nice back-up plan to fall back on.”</p><p>This event will shine a light and insight on the world of real estate investing. The duo is looking to pay forward the knowledge and experiences that they have acquired in this industry so that any new or seasoned real estate investor, whether they've flipped 10 properties or 0 properties, can take a system and learn how to invest in the industry and work towards financial freedom.</p><p>“We love teaching others how to use real estate as a platform to achieve financial independence through our courses, mentorship, and guidance,” Shomail goes on to say. In addition to this upcoming speaking engagement, the company also conducts weekly trainings on Zoom. This workshop and networking event on March 16 will be one of their bigger events, which they host quarterly. </p><p>REI Bros has had several years within the real estate investing industry and considers it a privilege to teach real estate investing to thousands of people both locally and on a nationwide scale, to help them develop a sense of financial freedom and independence. The company looks forward to helping more people transform their lives through real estate investing and building a community of like minded individuals to help scale their business </p><p><i>REI Bros offers several courses that touch on marketing and wholesale, Rehab Fix-and-Flips, rental property empires, and raising private capital. The upcoming speaking engagement will give the Malik brothers and their company the platform to share investing information and real estate insight. For more information regarding REI and their upcoming event, visit their </i><a href="https://thereibros-realestateprofitsystem.thinkific.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Shomail Malik</i></p><p><i>Farhan Malik</i></p><p><i>shomail@investwithapex.com</i></p>
04 Apr, 2023
Aury Curbelo
<p><strong>Digetech Set to Launch Their New Insurance Readiness Service</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_LtjmODwRUUnnMYbphIi2ijIixvCNuK_WU6CfyhOHS9qrRARS1retkOe8Z40kCGVXzkKD3NFmSG-yWClaxBKiHUToBpymDhF6DZ7ql5QdD_AinzLjHxoL2ueZwfEO9_1YUdV0KAdZpOUV61BG3GF3jM"></figure><p><i>San Juan, Puerto Rico–</i> <a href="https://digetech.net/">Digetech</a>, a Manage Security Service Provider (MSSP) company specializing in Cybersecurity Services has announced the launch of their latest Insurance Readiness Service. This service will include all of the necessary assessments needed to help its users and their organization understand if their cybersecurity programs can meet the ever-changing insurance coverage requirements.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tVAsVukO7VbCrtDBjzuMhVV1Z_U3muM4iewbMAqIC_I0aPDJ14MRerC2kWnNfKpkIApqqe_fYDKTReAP8jCoFENTsnaQxH1h-vcXQx2kpt00wa-ACELGRaF8-Y85mgcm8lCxRZ5jusIJYCuhrp8r8hA"></figure><p>The requirements needed to obtain cyber insurance coverage are becoming more stringent. Digetech Cyber Insurance Readiness Service is working to help set organizations up for success when obtaining cyber insurance coverage, or to reduce the cost of cyber insurance premiums. </p><p>Their readiness service is a two-week engagement that combines a general risk level assessment based on the organization’s industry, size and geography with cyber risk scoring domains to determine the risk posture for each domain and the company.</p><p>Digetech operates with the mission of developing and managing cybersecurity programs for small and mid-sized businesses, making budget security affordable to any organizations. The company’s founder and CEO, Dr. Aury M. Curbelo has over 18 years of Information Technology and Cybersecurity leadership experience working with industries across the board and uses this knowledge to educate organizations about the importance of cybersecurity. </p><p>While maintaining Digetech, the founder is also passionate about promoting education and awareness by teaching cybersecurity in high schools. With that goal Dr. Curbelo founded the <a href="https://hippocampusacademy.com/">Hippocampus Academy</a>, which is a free program and eLearning management platform that incorporates micro learning and gamification to teach cybersecurity to teens and to promote the interest in studying cybersecurity. </p><p>Digetech is constantly working to design, implement, and maintain systems and procedures that allow for business to utilize technology productively while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability. </p><p>“Our vision is to become the most advanced, most comprehensive, and most trusted partner for cyber security and risk management solutions,” Dr. Curbelo says. “We are proud to serve our customers with consulting services solutions that meet their most challenging business, technical and system performance requirements while offering 100% availability and performance guarantee. It is our goal to raise and promote security awareness and implement effective solutions before misuse and loss of confidential information happens. We strive to build a long-term client relationship based on mutual trust, respect, and loyalty.”</p><p>Today, <a href="https://digetech.net/">Digetech</a> has been shown to be one of the world's fastest-growing cybersecurity practices, offering Virtual Information Security Offices (vCISO), Pentesting, Security Operations services (SOC), Cybersecurity Consulting, Cyber Compliance Services, Incident Response, Ransomware Remediation, Managed Security Services, and an array of other services. </p><p><i>Digetech is Manage Security Service Provider (MSSP) company specializing in Cybersecurity Services and has been operating within the industry for several years. As a quickly growing company, Digetech is always looking for new ways to improve cybersecurity for businesses and organizations. </i></p><p><i>Dr. Aury Curbelo</i></p><p><i>acurbelo@digetech.net</i></p>
10 Mar, 2023
Michelle (Barone media)
<p>Michelle Barone Media (MBM) To Expand R.E.D. Podcast</p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Comprehensive marketing agency Michelle Barone Media (MBM) has announced plans to expand its podcast, R.E.D. (Relevant, Entertaining, and Dynamic), which serves as a platform for small business owners and those involved in social media and digital marketing.</p><p> </p><p>This decision was made based upon the success of the podcast, as well as the fact that the industry is growing. Podcasts fall under the global location-based entertainment market, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 36.7% from 2021 to 2028, and is expected to reach a market value of $6 billion USD by 2028. Digital advertising and marketing is also growing significantly, projected to reach $786.2 billion USD by 2026 at a CAGR of 13.9%.</p><p> </p><p>MBM is launching a new website to promote both its marketing services and to support the R.E.D. podcast. The new site will offer expanded features, allowing users to download past episodes, view teasers for upcoming episodes, apply to become a guest, contact previous guests, view exclusive behind the scenes content, and access resources such as links to each guest’s e-commerce brands. The updated website is set to target Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami.</p><p> </p><p>President and CEO of MBM, Michelle Barone-Lepore, says that the services provided by MBM align with the goal of the podcast. “We are a digital marketing and advertising agency,” she says, “and as such, we have seen the massive impact of social media marketing, content creation, and the role of influencers in modern advertisement. The rules are changing, and marketing agencies need to change with them. R.E.D. promotes content creators and small businesses, offering them a platform to showcase their talents, products, and skills to the public.”</p><p> </p><p>She points to the ever-growing global market value of digital content creation, which is projected to reach $38.2 billion USD by 2030. “TikTok has been valued at as much as $75 billion,” she says, “with a billion users. Instagram is worth nearly $2 billion, Meta/Facebook at about $245 billion - to ignore these markets would be a mistake for any brand. People are turning to social media more and more for advertising and purchasing.”</p><p> </p><p>These apps have complex integrated algorithms tracking the types of content that users interact with (via likes, shares, and comments) and displays advertisements based upon past use. For example, a new mother may interact primarily with TikTok videos that focus on early childhood development; as a result, the ads that pop up on her feed will be for diapers, formula, toys that encourage learning, etc.</p><p> </p><p>MBM works with all types of businesses - entrepreneurs, startups, Fortune 500 companies -and Barone-Lepore states that businesses of all sizes can benefit from digital marketing. “We know that 97% of Fortune 500 companies depend on social media advertising,” she says. “Some of the biggest brands in e-commerce are reaching out to individual influencers to promote their products. Marketing and advertising firms need to be flexible and learn how to utilize these resources for their clients. That’s what we do at BMB - and that’s why it’s so important that we expand our podcast.”</p><p> </p><p>She says that her team already has an exciting lineup of guests for 2023 and is hard at working preparing the new website for launch. Barone-Lepore herself has been a radio personality for over 8 years, and leverages her extensive network to promote her clients to grow their businesses. She recently hosted the 2022 Think Duchess Business Excellence Awards at the Culinary Institute of America, and along with her team at MBM, frequently hosts events locally in New England and virtually.</p><p> </p><p>“In my 18 years of marketing, I’ve seen a lot of changes,” Barone-Lepore says. “The new wave of digital content as advertising is fresh and exciting. Participating in our podcast as an interviewer is a constant honor for me, and my goal is always to create an environment where these new voices can feel safe enough to tell their stories.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Michelle Barone Media (MBM) is a full service marketing and advertising agency based in New York City, NY. The company offers consulting, customized marketing campaigns, strategic planning, and resources for creating digital content, leveraging online platforms, and optimizing websites.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://michellebaronemedia.com/"> https://michellebaronemedia.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@michellebaronemedia.com</p><p><i> </i></p>
10 Mar, 2023
Michelle (Barone media)
<p>Michelle Barone Media Reveals Company Restructuring and Expansion</p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Full-service marketing agency Michelle Barone Media (MBM) has released details about its company-wide restructuring and expansion for 2023. The company reveals that it is launching a new website with updates to promote the company’s signature podcast, and will be expanding its staff to accommodate increasing client needs.</p><p>MBM offers an extensive network of expert marketers who created customized marketing campaigns for any type of business. The team works with all types of companies: startups, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies. MBM provides resources for creating content, leveraging online platforms, optimizing websites, and creating marketing campaigns. The company offers project-based options, strategic planning, and consulting.</p><p>The<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/09/28/2524217/28124/en/Global-Digital-Advertising-and-Marketing-Market-to-Reach-786-2-Billion-by-2026-at-a-CAGR-of-13-9.html"> global market size</a> of digital advertising and marketing is projected to reach $786.2 billion USD by 2026 at a CAGR of 13.9%. As of 2022, the current market value is estimated to be worth $476.9 billion; and as the industry grows, marketing agencies such as MBM are growing with it.</p><p>President Michelle Barone-Lepore says that her company is rising to the challenge of the increasing market. “Entrepreneur reported in 2021 that 97% of Fortune 500 companies rely on social media as part of their marketing strategy,” she says. “That number continues to rise as consumers are driven more and more by marketing campaigns on popular apps like TikTok and Instagram.”</p><p>She states that these apps have complex algorithms that track the types of things that users like, share, and comment on, and display ads based on these preferences. “And it works,” she says. “Essentially, a platform like TikTok is able to figure out what you personally are interested in, and it shows you ads based on your past choices. The consumer is shown things they actually want, and the companies benefit by increased sales.”</p><p>Barone-Lepore adds that advertising isn’t what it used to be. “In the past, advertising was strictly done by big firms, on television and in magazines and newspapers,” she says. “Now, even the biggest brands reach out to individuals to promote and share their products. This means that anyone can afford to advertise - and this has been essential to growing small businesses over the last few years.”</p><p>She points toward the COVID-19 pandemic as a significant driver in the increase of e-commerce success. While society quarantined, often the best option for shopping was virtual, which drove online sales and digital marketing. “E-commerce sales rose by $244.2 billion (43%) in 2020, the first year of the pandemic,” she says, “increasing from $571.2 billion in 2019 to $815.4 billion in 2020. As online sales increased, so has digital marketing. Our company saw significant growth during this period, which has led to our current need for expansion and for launching our new website.”</p><p>The new MBM website will offer more features allowing users to interact with the company’s podcast, R.E.D. (Relevant, Entertaining, and Dynamic), which serves as a platform for the promotion of small business owners and individual advertisers and product promoters. The new website is set to initially target Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami. Guests will be able to contact podcast hosts, apply to become guests on the show, and reach out to MBM for marketing services.</p><p>Barone-Lepore adds that the new staff at MBM will include a newly structured team of digital content mangers, advertising professionals, and digital marketing experts, who will offer consulting and marketing services to clients and advise on which guests to feature on the R.E.D. podcast. The new site will be live by early 2023.</p><p><i>Michelle Barone Media (MBM) is a full service marketing and advertising agency based in New York City, NY. The company offers consulting, customized marketing campaigns, strategic planning, and resources for creating digital content, leveraging online platforms, and optimizing websites.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://michellebaronemedia.com/"> https://michellebaronemedia.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@michellebaronemedia.com</p><p>Contact: Michelle Barone-Lepore</p>
10 Mar, 2023
Michelle (Barone media)
<p><br> </p><p><strong>Michelle Barone’s Hot New Podcast: Relevant, Entertaining, Dynamic</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Michelle Barone, founder of Michelle Barone Media and the RED Podcast, is a radio and television personality, emcee, and leader in the marketing industry. She believes in delivering positive and entertaining content, and created her podcast to showcase the talents, skills, and abilities of enterprising influencers and content creators.</p><p> </p><p>“Influencing and content creation are the future of the marketing industry,” she shares. “Some of the world’s most recognized and successful brands are actively looking for individuals to promote their products on social media.”</p><p>She created the RED Podcast to bring these individuals to light, and points to the fact that the industry truly is booming. The Digital Content Creation global market is estimated to hit $38.2 billion USD by 2030. This is fueled by constantly growing users on social media - a billion on TikTok, 2 billion on Instagram, nearly 3 billion on Facebook/Meta.</p><p> </p><p>“It was once thought that social media was just a fad or a trend,” Barone states. “But now, Facebook/Meta is worth $245 billion, Instagram is worth $1.6 billion, TikTok is worth between $50-75 billion - these numbers don’t lie! Social media isn’t going anywhere. And content creation and influencing is here to stay as well.”</p><p> </p><p>Over the past 15 years, Barone has become one of the most sought-after hosts and emcees in the New York area. Her engaging content and sparkling personality infuse every project she’s involved in. She hosts award shows, emcees packed houses of 30,000 people, streams globally, and has the unique ability to connect with everyone under the sound of her voice. She’s a local personality and delivers hot content in a dynamic and upbeat way. Her engaging manner serves her well in her marketing company, Michelle Barone Media, as she forges personal relationships with clients and helps bring their products and services to the masses.</p><p> </p><p>The RED Podcast allows Michelle to truly be in her element. She’s interviewed celebrities and politicians, and turns her interviewing skills to content creators of all types and from all walks of life. She draws them in, helping them to feel comfortable enough to share their stories and entertain listeners. With over 8 years in radio and over 18 years in marketing, Michelle is an expert in her fields. She understands creatives, as well - her career began as a singer/songwriter, and she’s opened for notable artists across the US and Europe.</p><p> </p><p>“RED is a platform to feature influencers and content creators - to showcase their talents, agendas, and game changing work,” Barone says. “Michelle Barone RED is a place where you can experience your favorite influencer or content creator in a different light. We have exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else.”</p><p> </p><p>Barone has just launched a brand new website with updated features, allowing fans and listeners to connect with social media stars and share feedback. She also invites new potential guests to connect with Michelle Barone Media for a chance to be featured on RED. “We’re always looking for emerging talent, to learn their stories and give them a chance to build their brand,” Barone says. “Learn about viral videos, the latest trends, and pop culture from all around the world. We always have a great time - and always learn something new!”</p><p> </p><p>Visit the current website:<a href="http://www.michellebaroneonline.com/"> www.michellebaroneonline.com</a></p><p>Or email: info@michellebaronemedia.com</p><p>Instagram: @MichelleBaroneOnline</p><p>TikTok: @Michellebarone</p><p> </p>
10 Mar, 2023
Michelle (Barone media)
<p><strong>Michelle Barone Media’s R.E.D. Podcast Announces New Website Launch</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Michelle Barone Media (MBM), a full-service marketing agency, has just launched a newly designed and updated website highlighting its R.E.D. Podcast. The new website will showcase past episodes of the podcast, teasers for upcoming episodes, exclusive behind the scenes content, and resources that listeners can utilize to apply what they’ve learned to their own platforms. The new site features will allow potential guests to contact MBM, allow listeners to download the podcast, and provide updated content for fans. The updated website is set to target Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami.</p><p>“RED stands for Relevant, Entertaining, and Dynamic,” says founder and CEO Michelle Barone. “We feature content creators and influencers - how they got started, their secrets to success, and much more.” She says that content creators and influences are both the now and the future, and RED is a platform designed to feature them and show off their talents, agendas, and game-changing work.</p><p>The numbers agree with her assessment. The<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-digital-content-creation-market-size-expected-to-reach-38-billion-by-2030-301381125.html"> global market size</a> of Digital Content Creation is projected to reach $38.2 billion USD by 2030, at a CAGR of 12% during 2020 and 2030 (InsightSLICE). TikTok's net worth is estimated to be between $50 and $75 billion; Instagram is valued at around $1.6 billion; and Meta/Facebook at $245 billion.</p><p>More and more brands are turning to influencers to promote their products across these and other social media platforms, which is why the team at MBM saw a need to feature content creators and influencers on the podcast. “Huge brands are now working with individual influencers,” says Barone. “Amazon, Coca Cola, Sperry, Banana Republic - some of the biggest brands in retail are partnering with content creators to show off their products. This is a growing industry and we’re excited to be part of it.”</p><p>Recently, Barone hosted the 2022 Think Duchess Business Excellence Awards at the Culinary Institute of America. She and representatives of her company routinely host a variety of events throughout the New York region, as well as online/virtual events.</p><p>Barone has been on the radio for over 8 years and has worked in the marketing field for over 18 years. She started off as a singer and songwriter, and has opened concerts for multiple notable artists across the US and Europe. When she pursued marketing, working for several large companies, she landed a position as Senior Vice President at the marketing department of a multinational bank. Here, Barone began hosting shows and eventually was able to start her own marketing firm and podcast.</p><p>“The RED Podcast is the type of thing we love to promote at MBM,” Barone says. “MBM partners with clients to elevate their brand and help them level up. Whether it's planning new projects, brainstorming business strategies, or consulting, MBM is a comprehensive marketing agency to handle all your digital marketing needs.” The company’s network team is able to create customized marketing campaigns from any kind of business, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. “We help small businesses succeed with marketing by providing resources for creating content, leveraging online platforms, optimizing websites, and creating marketing campaigns,” says Barone.</p><p>This is why the RED Podcast is such an integral part of MBM: it allows the company to lift up individual creators and influencers and help connect them with businesses to grow their personal brand. “Michelle Barone RED is a place where you can experience your favorite influencer or content creator in a different light,” Barone says. “We encourage people to follow their dreams. You have one life. Make it count.”</p><p>The new MBM website will be launched by the end of 2022.</p><p><i>Michelle Barone Media (MBM) is a full service marketing and advertising agency based in New York City, NY. The company offers consulting, customized marketing campaigns, strategic planning, and resources for creating digital content, leveraging online platforms, and optimizing websites.</i></p><p>Visit the current website:<a href="http://www.michellebaroneonline.com/"> www.michellebaroneonline.com</a></p><p>Or email: info@michellebaronemedia.com</p><p>Instagram: @MichelleBaroneOnline</p><p>TikTok: @Michellebarone</p><p> </p>
31 Jul, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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31 Jul, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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31 Jul, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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14 Sep, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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02 Aug, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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03 Aug, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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03 Aug, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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03 Aug, 2023
Vamsi Krishna
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25 May, 2023
Mindy DeForest
<p><strong>Solarity celebrates and highlights its leaders for Women’s History Month</strong> </p><p> <strong>YAKIMA, Wash. </strong>– </p><p>For the second year in a row, Solarity Credit Union, led by CEO Mina Worthington and COO Carrie Moore, has an entire lineup of all-female vice presidents who direct an array of departments, from business intelligence to accounting to member experience. Solarity launched a video podcast, which features some of the women leaders. They discuss those who have inspired them, what Women’s History Month means to them, how they rose in an industry with far fewer women in leadership positions and more. </p><p><a href="https://www.solaritycu.org/video-gallery/index?page=1&ser=&Videotopic=&Videotype=8893a914-7af8-4b1b-a853-2ef555d2d2d7"><strong>View the full video podcast with President and CEO Mina Worthington</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p>“It’s exciting to highlight these leaders and learn what moves and motivates them,” Worthington says. “Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the fabulous contributions that women have made to the founding and prosperity of our nation. It’s also time to recognize that there are many women who blazed trails so that I, and all women, could have the abundant opportunities that are available to us today.” </p><p>In financial services, men hold 81% of leadership positions, according to research by both McKinsey and Deloitte. With its strong female representation, Solarity is bucking the trend and paving the way for other women who aspire to lead in financial services. </p><p> “It’s refreshing to be in meetings with these women and watch them in their element with their teams because, as we know, representation matters,” says Worthington. “Early in my career, I had a female CEO. That experience taught me that I, too, could rise to that level.” </p><p> Solarity serves more than 54,000 members in the state of Washington and beyond. These women leaders help inspire more than 170 employees to create innovative solutions for members in the constantly evolving financial services space. This group of diverse women, with a range of experience, helps the credit union maintain its status as a<a href="https://www.solaritycu.org/home-loans/"> top home lender</a> for the Yakima region and maintain its annual “Best Credit Union” status, as voted on by Yakima-Herald Republic readers. </p><p> In addition to the visibility of its female leaders, Solarity promotes diversity across the organization. The credit union strives to hire employees who can identify and connect with its members. This includes recruiting bilingual employees, to provide better service to members whose first language may not be English. Currently, more than 36% of Solarity's employees speak two or more languages. Even prior to the pandemic, Solarity was exploring options to support remote workers, giving the credit union more flexibility in making geographically diverse hiring decisions. </p><p> </p><p><i><strong>About Solarity Credit Union</strong></i> </p><p><i>Solarity Credit Union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution with approximately 170 employees serving in excess of 54,000 members. With more than $1.3 billion in assets under management, Solarity offers a wide range of financial products and services with a focus on home loans and providing extraordinary experiences to members. Solarity membership is open to everyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within a Washington State school district, and for those who join the GoWest Foundation by becoming a Friend of the Foundation for a nominal donation. More information can be found at </i><a href="http://solaritycu.org/"><i>solaritycu.org</i></a><i>.</i> </p>
14 Mar, 2023
Kyle McDowell
<p><i>Begin With WE</i>: From Executive to Author - Inside Kyle McDowell’s Mission to Rid Corporate America of Its Toxic Ways</p><p>TAMPA, FL–With the release of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Begin-WE-Principles-Sustaining-Excellence/dp/1544529910"><i>Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence</i></a><i>, </i>leadership expert <a href="http://kylemcdowellinc.com">Kyle McDowell</a> aims to redefine and inspire corporate America with his framework for authentic, effective leadership. McDowell, one of the foremost authorities on corporate culture transformation, has delivered keynotes to tens of thousands of people around the United States. The 10 WEs, his guiding leadership principles, have made his book a bestseller on <i>USA Today</i> and <i>Wall Street Journal </i>and in nine categories on Amazon. The root cause of corporate dysfunction, he says, cannot be addressed with technology or better processes alone. Instead, the solution is more fundamental: leaders must value empathy over fear and inspire members of the team to see the value in “WE,” not “me.”</p><p>For nearly thirty years, McDowell spent his corporate career leading teams in uber competitive and highly challenging environments, including the operational bailout of several states that were struggling to implement the Affordable Care Act. He also led thousands of employees at massive organizations like GDIT, Maximus, and CVS Health.</p><p>As successful as he was at the top of corporate America, McDowell found himself apathetic and unfulfilled. </p><p>“I had everything career-wise that I thought I should have. I had achieved more in my career than I imagined possible. But I drank the corporate kool-aid and lost my optimism, passion, and energy. As a result, I couldn’t be the kind of leader that everyone really needed,” McDowell recalls. “I was leading through fear, control, and every other tactic we’ve all been so unfortunate to witness first-hand. I was a good boss who delivered good results… but I wasn’t a good leader. More and more, I started to notice my teams were coming to work with fear in their hearts. But I always thought there had to be a better way, and it started with me choosing to become a better leader.” </p><p>He decided to leave behind the big paycheck and golden handcuffs, launching his passion project: Kyle McDowell Inc., a global speaking, leadership, and cultural transformation firm committed to developing authentic and courageous leaders who have a passion for cultivating a better, WE-oriented work life. </p><p>Creating the 10 WEs, McDowell reveals, ultimately came down to one question: what did he want his “leadership legacy” to be?</p><p>“I told myself that the next job opportunity that afforded me complete autonomy and ownership of an organization, I would do things very differently. I wanted to be conspicuous about what the team should expect from me and what types of behavior would be expected and rewarded inside our organization. It would be important to deemphasize ‘me’ and my role and to focus almost exclusively on the talent and impact the ‘WE’ could represent,” he says. “I wanted more collaboration and direct ownership than I’d seen in my past. I wanted the members of my team to know their value and feel appreciated.”</p><p>When the opportunity surfaced in 2016, McDowell recognized this as a pivotal moment in his career journey. The night before he was scheduled to deliver a speech to the top 50 leaders within his new, 15K person organization, with no pre-planning, thoughts of starting his own firm, and certainly no idea he would go on to write a bestseller, he crafted The 10 WEs, his guiding principles for life and leadership that include:</p><p>1. WE do the right thing. Always. </p><p>2. WE lead by example. </p><p>3. WE say what WE’re going to do. Then WE do it. </p><p>4. WE take action. </p><p>5. WE own our mistakes. </p><p>6. WE pick each other up. </p><p>7. WE measure ourselves by outcomes. Not activity. </p><p>8. WE challenge each other. </p><p>9. WE embrace challenge. </p><p>10. WE obsess over details. </p><p><i>Begin With WE</i> and McDowell’s message have been well-received by executives in industries as diverse as athletics, healthcare, tech, and even education. His down-to-earth, candid approach to long-lasting employee relationships along with the book’s vivid storytelling and real-life examples speak to leaders of companies of all sizes. With so many people grappling with apathy about their jobs, it is the right book for the times. </p><p>“One of the biggest mistakes today’s leaders make is subscribing to the old, outdated leadership playbook,” McDowell believes. “The workplace and how we even define work are changing every day. More than ever, people want to make an impact and do work that matters. And I think it’s the leader’s obligation to enable and unlock their potential. When you lead with integrity and authenticity, your team will rally behind you. When the team knows you care more about their growth and development, trust is secured and results speak for themselves. You end up building a legacy that lasts well beyond your tenure with any organization.”</p><p><i>Kyle McDowell is an author, speaker, and leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at some of the biggest companies in the United States. With an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Kyle is widely known for his inspiring approaches to transforming bosses into leaders and reshaping corporate cultures.</i></p><p><i>Today, McDowell is regularly invited to speak at business, educational, and nonprofit institutions and events. He’s been featured in major national publications, such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. His bestselling book, Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence, is available wherever books are sold, including </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Begin-WE-Principles-Sustaining-Excellence/dp/1544529910"><i>Amazon</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>For more information about the services offered by Kyle McDowell Inc., please follow McDowell on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube using @KyleMcDowellInc or contact:</i></p><p><i>Kyle McDowell</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@kylemcdowellinc.com"><i>info@kylemcdowellinc.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
18 Apr, 2023
Erica Suzanne
<h2>Erica Suzanne: The Modern Day Matchmaker</h2><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAECsHdAAAABEgAQAI%2FulbeoZMlAh5xgfa6dO%2Fw%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.g3A9ks_qu0SK-OZ_CMI229PJNAC7Ytd9E-_Dow3PCiYF9wP5NY0MsktGhiBFVaurfs1Fo9Os1Ujsmh30x02j6tkm98SAVOT9ooOT3SwurLpLhVoSbzIDZ-lkvSdIEu9cDShTxZiRjapEC4LMbihAevdgYwvxphYh0ib6rrk-dYEWGKoPcBnlwXZERK2josz5B6vBFbLaIetT6IGR3C6ESnsdbWrGBX5qSBALC5zVaNsl4qtG_ICB5iBD5omBZ-AV-omIsZwOSRIXUkFHwFLZ63Z3eH_i6aPqNJ_sZssr7l5ANV-eYsxb9k3k0MEowKTws0_1XRnzJe1xM588zjt5UQ&X-OWA-CANARY=CscpUO76fk6OHLkeWIHvUGA89VXBMNsY9cmOzmbTl3CJQw83CSFeboxiDNnMJfbfOXZJB6NdeRA.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.21&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve probably been inundated with crazy dating horror stories that might want to make you curl up at home and hide from the world.</p><p>Modern dating can be overwhelming. The rise of online dating has made it easier to meet potential partners, but it has also created a vast pool of options that can be difficult to navigate. The endless scrolling and swiping through profiles can be exhausting and time-consuming.</p><p>And while TikTok dating horror stories can be addictive - and make you feel better about your own lackluster experiences - social media like Facebook and Instagram has also created a culture of comparison, where people are constantly comparing their lives and relationships to those of others. This can lead to feelings of insecurity and anxiety, especially when it comes to dating. </p><p>There’s also a lot of pressure to present yourself in a certain way, whether it be through online profiles or in-person interactions. This pressure can be stressful and can make it difficult to be authentic and genuine. And, of course, the fear of rejection and the potential for ghosting or other negative experiences can also make dating overwhelming and anxiety-provoking.</p><p>Erica Suzanne McKay feels like there should be a kinder, gentler way.</p><p>“Dating should be an investment in yourself,” she says. “At my company, we consider ourselves modern matchmakers with a totally different approach than what you’re probably used to.”</p><p>Her matchmaking service caters to affluent, high-earning, high-profile, and successful men and women aged between 30 to 70 years old located across the United States. Operating like a headhunter, Erica specializes in finding matches for highly particular clients. Her year-long program ranges in price from $25-50K, offering a customized and personalized approach to finding the perfect match. Additionally, she offers a subscription-based monthly membership of $9.99, which enables potential matches to be added to their extensive database for consideration by their paying clients. </p><p>With a focus on providing exclusive and personalized matchmaking services, Erica and her team cater to discerning clients who are seeking a high-quality and bespoke approach to finding their ideal partner.</p><p>“We place a strong emphasis on four key pillars: Listen, Create, Support, and Grow,” she shares. She and her team begin with listening, taking the time to understand their clients' motivations and circumstances that have led them to seek help in finding a partner. From there, they work together to create a customized plan that is specific to their client's needs and goals.</p><p>Erica offers unwavering support to her clients throughout their matchmaking journey, providing constant communication and assistance. “My team and I are committed to being a partner to our clients until they find their ideal match,” she reveals.</p><p>Finally, the service is focused on growth, striving to help their clients become the best versions of themselves. “We guarantee that our clients will find their person and we work tirelessly to ensure that they achieve their relationship goals,” Erica states.</p><h3>About Erica Suzanne McKay</h3><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAECsHdAAAABEgAQAJwtAI3kjhxNkZPUMTGKiyM%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.g3A9ks_qu0SK-OZ_CMI229PJNAC7Ytd9E-_Dow3PCiYF9wP5NY0MsktGhiBFVaurfs1Fo9Os1Ujsmh30x02j6tkm98SAVOT9ooOT3SwurLpLhVoSbzIDZ-lkvSdIEu9cDShTxZiRjapEC4LMbihAevdgYwvxphYh0ib6rrk-dYEWGKoPcBnlwXZERK2josz5B6vBFbLaIetT6IGR3C6ESnsdbWrGBX5qSBALC5zVaNsl4qtG_ICB5iBD5omBZ-AV-omIsZwOSRIXUkFHwFLZ63Z3eH_i6aPqNJ_sZssr7l5ANV-eYsxb9k3k0MEowKTws0_1XRnzJe1xM588zjt5UQ&X-OWA-CANARY=JcudvDhdV0-cTrzSw69JH_C6e2LBMNsYwuRRtZm2nDuuIX8fDbipDZate1OmA0UfhrHD2yrItEM.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.21&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>Erica Suzanne McKay is an elite celebrity matchmaker with 25 years of national recognition for her revolutionary approach to romance. She has an impressive track record of catering to successful and ambitious clients, including some of the world's most high-profile and discerning individuals. Over the course of her career, Erica has honed her process and has consistently proven its success.</p><p>As a third-generation 'Manifestor' and 'Connector,' Erica is passionate about supporting those who seek help in finding their person and transforming them into their best selves through her uniquely intuitive coaching gifts. Erica's purpose lies in both finding her clients the perfect match and helping them become the most irresistible versions of themselves.</p><p>Erica is a highly respected and sought-after matchmaker who has helped many successful and high-profile individuals find their ideal partner. Her unique approach, combined with her innate coaching abilities, has resulted in a proven track record of success and national recognition.</p><p>“I recently celebrated my twenty-fifth anniversary as a matchmaker by launching a new program, which we called ‘Glow & Attract’,” Erica reveals. “It’s holistic and pays homage to both the spiritual and sensual aspects of love. We created this program to help individuals glow from the inside out through personalized expert support across image consulting, branding, manifestation coaching, energy healing, and more.”</p><p>Erica's programs are specifically tailored to serve the spiritually curious and sensually driven, inspired by her own relationship journey, including divorce and remarriage. Over the next 5 years, Erica plans to expand her business, and is passionate about pursuing not only matchmaking, but also her manifestation coaching journey.</p><p>“I am dedicated to helping people clarify their hopes and turn their dreams to reality,” she says. “To me, success is a clear vision or goal that becomes a reality - and I try to bring success to each life that comes my way.”</p><p>Her company has just launched a newsletter and her company - the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm - is focused on the Minneapolis, Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, Naples, and Dallas markets.</p><p><a href="https://ericasuzanne.com/">www.ericasuzanne.com</a></p><p>651-343-2424</p><p><a href="mailto:erica@ericasuzanne.com">erica@ericasuzanne.com</a> </p>
04 Apr, 2023
Erica Suzanne
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4PxrsXsuNH9UaF39HTgJ3uJnRujV5OWtqQ5S2Kvaaf-xYkWRwqwgeexUc5fMONOSSo4jWWRgO_Ga2UpUpWbCEpxp9N4QQFFzACPskbuWj_qeDp3q5AOaAN7vLO-VoZfHIveXcw23jMSj_oGdV4e21E"></figure><h2>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm Launches Newsletter</h2><p><i>St. Paul, MN</i> - The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm is pleased to announce the launch of its new monthly newsletter, as well as the hiring of new consultant Alisa Anderson, who is based in Dallas, and will be focused on opening up the Dallas market to the matchmaking firm.</p><p>Each monthly newsletter will feature information about the matchmaking firm, introduce various members of the team, and offer encouragement and affirmations to those on a romantic journey. For example, the February newsletter paid homage to the Valentine’s Day holiday by offering up a list of self-affirmations: "I am now open to give and receive love. I attract loving, supportive, committed partners. I am attracting my true love."</p><p>The team at the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm feels that reminding clients and potential clients of the definition of self-love and healthy relationships will not only encourage them personally, but will give them an idea of what the matchmaking service believes in and practices. "Attracting your person through empowering your mindset" is another mantra repeated throughout the company’s materials.</p><p>The March newsletter introduced readers to new team member Alisa Anderson, a relationship coach who specializes in somatic and holistic coaching. She encourages clients to create a connection between the mind, the body, the brain, and behavior. “I am so pleased to be joining the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm,” Anderson states. “I will be focused on bringing our services to the Dallas market, and as the company continues to expand, my role will be to facilitate our services throughout Texas and, eventually, throughout more of the southeastern US.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAECsHdAAAABEgAQAAGoo%2Bxo8ThNgQPXhUGQwbg%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.g3A9ks_qu0SK-OZ_CMI229PJNAC7Ytd9E-_Dow3PCiYF9wP5NY0MsktGhiBFVaurfs1Fo9Os1Ujsmh30x02j6tkm98SAVOT9ooOT3SwurLpLhVoSbzIDZ-lkvSdIEu9cDShTxZiRjapEC4LMbihAevdgYwvxphYh0ib6rrk-dYEWGKoPcBnlwXZERK2josz5B6vBFbLaIetT6IGR3C6ESnsdbWrGBX5qSBALC5zVaNsl4qtG_ICB5iBD5omBZ-AV-omIsZwOSRIXUkFHwFLZ63Z3eH_i6aPqNJ_sZssr7l5ANV-eYsxb9k3k0MEowKTws0_1XRnzJe1xM588zjt5UQ&X-OWA-CANARY=gAvM20THbU6DJq1Y-LGAmGAxBkbBMNsYbIoszvD81QnfslGx3ARkPxfEApGe89JFujim2h8J6rA.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.21&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>Company founder and CEO Erica Suzanne, who has 25 years of experience in the matchmaking industry, feels that hiring Anderson to open up the Dallas market will be integral to the firm’s continued growth. “We are growing in many ways,” Suzanne states. “We need to be geographically flexible. We’ve gotten excellent feedback from our initial forays into the Dallas area. Alisa Anderson is an excellent addition to the team on her own merits; her connections and network in Dallas is really a bonus. Her personal qualifications make her a perfect fit for our firm.”</p><p>Erica Suzanne adds that her team is excited about the new monthly newsletter, which will help the firm stay in touch with clients, both current and potential, on a regular basis. It will allow the firm to keep its audience informed about the latest programs, services, and news, and will help to build trust and rapport.</p><p>It will also increase brand awareness and keep the firm at the top of subscribers’ minds, increasing the likelihood that subscribers will think of the firm when they need coaching or matchmaking services. In addition, the newsletter will include links to the Erica Suzanne website, driving traffic and increasing the chances of conversions.</p><p>“We are making a strong effort to put forth a well-crafted and thoughtful newsletter to boost engagement and customer retention,” Suzanne states. “We want to encourage subscribers to interact with us - ask questions, feel comfortable, book services.” She adds that by analyzing the open and click-through rates of the newsletter, her team can gain valuable insights into their audience's interests and preferences. This can help them tailor their content and marketing strategies to better meet their audience's needs.</p><p>“We are excited to continue to grow our database and acquire leads through subscribers to the newsletter,” Suzanne states. “We hope that this will become a highly effective tool for reaching and engaging with our target audience.”</p><p>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm focuses on affluent, high-profile, healthy individuals between the ages of 30 and 70 across the US. By providing valuable insights, tips, and updates on the latest trends and techniques in matchmaking, the newsletter can help establish the business as an authority in the industry and build trust and credibility with subscribers. Additionally, the newsletter can be used to highlight success stories and testimonials from satisfied clients, showcasing the effectiveness of the year-long program and encouraging potential clients to sign up for the subscription monthly membership. By consistently providing high-quality content that resonates with the target audience's interests and needs, the newsletter can help drive engagement, loyalty, and ultimately, business growth.</p><p><i>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm is a luxury matchmaking company that caters to affluent, high-profile individuals in the United States. The company offers personalized matchmaking services, manifestation coaching, and holistic-based self improvement programs. The firm is focused on providing a high-quality, personalized approach to matchmaking.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.ericasuzanne.com&t=h.eJxtjckOwiAURX-lYa1MZUpX_ZUngzYCbSikicZ_t7h2fc89541aiWga0KPWbSLkOA7sy2Jhby_I2WO7JnQZ0LMz2de13EMVUnIlGKlQYF7Sdh5aum6lw4RZyb2hXoK6aQPBSR5ooMKOLjBwmjCljZZ0VAJz3d2-u3_R-V_anXNuMX6-iCA1mA.MEYCIQDm1XtwHms5UuKUoBx_LHt7t9UpKxHdnyjR6oNcil_7VgIhALKwI89YGC7l632QUsT_Ff35WLWAMq1RKoFlXBmI3M27">www.ericasuzanne.com</a></p><p>Contact Erica Suzanne McKay: erica@ericasuzanne.com</p>
04 Apr, 2023
Erica Suzanne
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cfJYCgGdeZKct1uPd8v3vhYB8vBpMeWPNQ1bR5E-pHbHJMOhAFL4Nscm3l06mZvhVJU6jXxmL3NleKPYQ93NgPCfB7A47fzdtBAodn_G0uE-3SPWMBuKeIb87LAs-07K3rvlArGLYTuiqKbi-1BDVlg"></figure><h2>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm Expands to Dallas Market</h2><p><i>St. Paul, MN</i> - The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm has officially moved into the Dallas market with the hiring of its newest matchmaking consultant, Alisa Anderson, a confidence and relationship coach who applies holistic and somatic practices to both matchmaking and coaching. Anderson is based in Dallas and will bring her significant network of connections to the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm, establishing its presence in the Texas city.</p><p>The team at the firm is pleased with the addition of Anderson and feels that her experience both in the dating, coaching, and matchmaking industries and her ties to Dallas will assist the firm in its continued expansion across the US, starting with its home region of Minnesota’s Twin Cities and expanding to Arizona in 2020.</p><p>Expanding to Texas is key for the continued growth of the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm for a number of reasons. Dallas is a large city with a thriving business community, and there is likely to be a substantial pool of affluent, high-profile individuals who are looking for personalized matchmaking services. By expanding to Dallas, the firm will have the opportunity to tap into this market and increase its client base.</p><p>Secondly, expanding to Dallas will allow the firm to diversify its geographic presence and reduce its reliance on previous markets. This could be particularly important in the event of a downturn or disruption in the current markets, as the firm would have a presence in a different region that could help to offset any negative impact.</p><p>In addition, breaking into the Dallas market can help to enhance the reputation and visibility of the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm, both locally and nationally. The firm's brand recognition could increase as it establishes itself as a leading matchmaking service in a new market, and this could lead to new business opportunities and partnerships.</p><p>Alisa Anderson will bring her own unique perspective to the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm. Anderson's coaching techniques are designed to help clients engage the relationship between their mind, body, brain, and behavior. By utilizing interventions that promote the calming of the nervous system, Anderson aims to create a sense of ease in the healing process. These techniques encourage clients to take a holistic approach to their healing, recognizing the interconnection between their mental and physical states. By addressing both the mind and body, Anderson's coaching can help clients achieve greater self-awareness, reduce stress and anxiety, and ultimately achieve their goals.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAECsHdAAAABEgAQAPNmMABE%2BNVOqFyr8tLBlCQ%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.g3A9ks_qu0SK-OZ_CMI229PJNAC7Ytd9E-_Dow3PCiYF9wP5NY0MsktGhiBFVaurfs1Fo9Os1Ujsmh30x02j6tkm98SAVOT9ooOT3SwurLpLhVoSbzIDZ-lkvSdIEu9cDShTxZiRjapEC4LMbihAevdgYwvxphYh0ib6rrk-dYEWGKoPcBnlwXZERK2josz5B6vBFbLaIetT6IGR3C6ESnsdbWrGBX5qSBALC5zVaNsl4qtG_ICB5iBD5omBZ-AV-omIsZwOSRIXUkFHwFLZ63Z3eH_i6aPqNJ_sZssr7l5ANV-eYsxb9k3k0MEowKTws0_1XRnzJe1xM588zjt5UQ&X-OWA-CANARY=__lIC-xy20-dbHJkAXMcS5CdNzfBMNsYWV-AylOoy1Z7FXzDybEtdcnyIqJYq4Ps2yzXRpKNc1Y.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.21&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>CEO and founder Erica Suzanne McKay says that Anderson’s practices align with the goals of her company, as she and her team promote inner healing prior to initiating any kind of new romantic relationship. “The key to successfully connecting people with their ‘person’ - their lifelong match - is to first ensure that they’re happy with their own lives,” McKay says.</p><p>As a professional who has gone through divorce and found happiness in a remarriage, McKay understands the importance of working through any emotional baggage from previous relationships before adding another person into the mix. “We encourage our clients to focus on their personal growth and happiness, and work through any lingering issues from past traumas or relationships,” she says. “This is why Alisa is such a great fit for our agency. She understands that coaching plays an important role in helping clients get to that space where they feel fulfilled and content with their lives. This way, when they meet their potential partner, it's a perfect match without any emotional hurdles.”</p><p>McKay and her team are dedicated to helping clients become the best versions of themselves throughout the matchmaking process. This approach is geared towards holistic growth and happiness, not just finding a partner. By working on self-improvement, clients can be confident and fulfilled in themselves.</p><p>The firm started in Minneapolis in 2018, and was the result of McKay’s previous matchmaking experience, which started in 1998. After working at an existing service, McKay launched her own matchmaking company in 2000 and successfully exited in 2004. She returned to matchmaking full-time in 2015 and launched her agency in 2018.</p><p><i>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm is a luxury matchmaking company that caters to affluent, high-profile individuals in the United States. The company offers personalized matchmaking services, manifestation coaching, and holistic-based self improvement programs. The firm is focused on providing a high-quality, personalized approach to matchmaking.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.ericasuzanne.com&t=h.eJxtjckOwiAURX-lYa1MZUpX_ZUngzYCbSikicZ_t7h2fc89541aiWga0KPWbSLkOA7sy2Jhby_I2WO7JnQZ0LMz2de13EMVUnIlGKlQYF7Sdh5aum6lw4RZyb2hXoK6aQPBSR5ooMKOLjBwmjCljZZ0VAJz3d2-u3_R-V_anXNuMX6-iCA1mA.MEYCIQDm1XtwHms5UuKUoBx_LHt7t9UpKxHdnyjR6oNcil_7VgIhALKwI89YGC7l632QUsT_Ff35WLWAMq1RKoFlXBmI3M27"> www.ericasuzanne.com</a></p><p>Contact Erica Suzanne McKay: erica@ericasuzanne.com</p>
06 Apr, 2023
Erica Suzanne
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAD4NW0vAAABEgAQAHQRCCt2HChGh0kwUCtQjCU%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.SlWrEMTLS4mqdr5H9t5o6nAiIC5n-lppbx5UImKCpHSgBVeJaQFAra_HD2LO18Bxx2ld_53tiODRjdNU_mgx6R5FS3KxZFKCIO-ZLVay4xGRFRS9qRfj5lqEc_7Ytvald_za98gT4PgfyMnFwvbGbJQ5A1tJOPcSniGbH6MS0LylcOVWAJ0OR7QTpZdN35X-5MR9tmMg8-tCb1MniqeknPFd4HZEbkA4DoLwbwBTKNHsHzPY6EeJuHEl4yYh78hCnLNOkgrSLxm0mO8q64DkuTghkKw_Tmv2jr6Z5Z_A0BRXkjUem4K6WQjO7UqQvM4vgQtX3TirhPxjVJHjjx5tgg&X-OWA-CANARY=B9CkgYjg9Ue-zgxKU_DEKcDsBjtRJtsYR6epeEsI3gI3XAQKCupUOQ7mjLR9GwcMOfLLIgEwhbM.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"><figcaption>Alisa Anderson & Erica Suzanne McKay</figcaption></figure><h2>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm Announces New Hire & New Marketing Strategy</h2><p><i>St. Paul, MN</i> - The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm, a matchmaking and relationship coaching agency based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, is launching a new marketing strategy for 2023. This firm has also released details about its newest hire, experienced matchmaking and dating coach Alisa Anderson, who is based in Dallas, Texas.</p><p>The agency’s new marketing strategy is centered around the launch of its monthly newsletter. Each month, subscribers to the free newsletter will receive relationship advice, dating tips, inspirational affirmations, and, periodically, will receive special introductions to each member of the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm’s staff.</p><p>The March edition of the newsletter introduced subscribers to Alisa Anderson, who just joined the team. Anderson is a relationship coach with expertise in somatic and holistic coaching, and her approach is focused on connecting the mind, body, brain, and behavior. Expressing her excitement about joining the firm, Anderson states that she is pleased to bring the firm's services to the Dallas market. Additionally, as the company expands, her role will be to facilitate the services throughout Texas and eventually in more of the southeastern US. With her focus on holistic coaching and regional expertise, Anderson is expected to be a valuable addition to the firm's team as it expands its presence in new markets.</p><p>“The firm started in Minneapolis and has been gradually expanding since 2018 to Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, Naples - now it’s time to target the Dallas area,” Anderson states. “Dallas is a key region for matchmaking and relationship coaching services. The culture, the population - there’s so much to consider, and I am pleased to be bringing my connections to the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm.”</p><p>Dallas has a thriving business community, which includes many affluent and successful professionals who may benefit from personalized matchmaking and coaching services. Additionally, Dallas is home to several universities, which means that there is a large population of young professionals who may be seeking to establish meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.</p><p>Moreover, the city's diverse culture and social scene provide ample opportunities for people to meet and connect, making it an attractive market for matchmaking and coaching services. For these reasons, the Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm's decision to expand its services to Dallas is a strategic move that could help the company tap into a growing market and reach a wider range of clients.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAECsHdAAAABEgAQAENaUczagY1Psd7cN%2Fz9fEg%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlLmNvbSIsInVjIjoiMjJkMGMxZDE2YWVlNGQ2NTk1N2IwNjgxMjBkNTAwNzMiLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJrbXNpXCJdIiwidmVyIjoiRXhjaGFuZ2UuQ2FsbGJhY2suVjEiLCJhcHBjdHhzZW5kZXIiOiJPd2FEb3dubG9hZEAxOTlmNjMwYy1jOWVhLTRmMzMtYWM5NS1kMjIxMWMxODE0MTMiLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiU0lQIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTIxOTY2MjQ3MDQwXCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiNmQ3ODdiNDgtMjNhYy00NzIyLWI3MzEtY2FlZTBkMmFlZDRiXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS00NDE4NDg2NTQtMTAyNDc3OTUyMS04ODAxNTg0MjYtMzY5NTE0ODNcIn0iLCJuYmYiOjE2ODAxNDA5NDQsImV4cCI6MTY4MDE0MTU0NCwiaXNzIjoiMDAwMDAwMDItMDAwMC0wZmYxLWNlMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwQDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImF1ZCI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMC9hdHRhY2htZW50cy5vZmZpY2UubmV0QDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImhhcHAiOiJvd2EifQ.g3A9ks_qu0SK-OZ_CMI229PJNAC7Ytd9E-_Dow3PCiYF9wP5NY0MsktGhiBFVaurfs1Fo9Os1Ujsmh30x02j6tkm98SAVOT9ooOT3SwurLpLhVoSbzIDZ-lkvSdIEu9cDShTxZiRjapEC4LMbihAevdgYwvxphYh0ib6rrk-dYEWGKoPcBnlwXZERK2josz5B6vBFbLaIetT6IGR3C6ESnsdbWrGBX5qSBALC5zVaNsl4qtG_ICB5iBD5omBZ-AV-omIsZwOSRIXUkFHwFLZ63Z3eH_i6aPqNJ_sZssr7l5ANV-eYsxb9k3k0MEowKTws0_1XRnzJe1xM588zjt5UQ&X-OWA-CANARY=bsXrZ25wNEepN0yHMbOUeTD2egLBMNsYSVMxCmleVxqx_Xxhc7KTkfmsnh2Iz9P-hkEd9mgd3FA.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230310007.21&animation=true" alt="Image preview"><figcaption>Alisa Anderson & Erica Suzanne McKay</figcaption></figure><p>CEO and founder of the agency, Erica Suzanne McKay, expressed her excitement over having Alisa Anderson join the team. “She comes to us at an optimal time,” McKay says. “We’re a few months into the newsletter launch, we’re getting more and more subscribers, and it has thus far piqued the interest of people who may not have otherwise become clients.”</p><p>She adds that the newsletter’s trial run was in December 2022, when her firm was promoting its proprietary Glow & Attract program, which also served as a celebration of McKay’s 25th year in the matchmaking business. “We are pursuing a number of marketing techniques,” McKay says. “We cater to a broad age range - typically age 30-70 - so we utilize more traditional methods, like local ads and the newsletter, as well as a social media campaign that includes platforms like Instagram and Facebook.”</p><p>McKay intends for the newsletter to keep clients up-to-date on the latest news and developments from the firm, including new team members, events, and services. She hopes that it will serve to help the firm build relationships with its clients by providing helpful tips and advice related to relationships and dating. This can help to position the firm as a trusted advisor and resource for its clients. “We want to promote our brand by showcasing our unique approach to matchmaking and coaching, and highlighting success stories from our clients,” she says. “In addition, we’d love for this to be an effective tool for generating leads by providing valuable content that attracts potential clients and encourages them to reach out to us.”</p><p>The agency focuses on high-earning, high-profile individuals across the US, and offers a year-long program that starts at $25k. There’s also an option for a $9.99 monthly membership, which allows participants to be added to a database as potential matches for paying clients. “Our focus for the newsletter is to grow that database and attract leads for the full-priced program,” McKay states. “We feel that launching the newsletter, plus having Alisa break us into the Dallas market, has excellent potential for us to continue our company’s growth.”</p><p><i>The Erica Suzanne Matchmaking Firm is a luxury matchmaking company that caters to affluent, high-profile individuals in the United States. The company offers personalized matchmaking services, manifestation coaching, and holistic-based self improvement programs. The firm is focused on providing a high-quality, personalized approach to matchmaking.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.ericasuzanne.com&t=h.eJxtjckOwiAURX-lYa1MZUpX_ZUngzYCbSikicZ_t7h2fc89541aiWga0KPWbSLkOA7sy2Jhby_I2WO7JnQZ0LMz2de13EMVUnIlGKlQYF7Sdh5aum6lw4RZyb2hXoK6aQPBSR5ooMKOLjBwmjCljZZ0VAJz3d2-u3_R-V_anXNuMX6-iCA1mA.MEYCIQDm1XtwHms5UuKUoBx_LHt7t9UpKxHdnyjR6oNcil_7VgIhALKwI89YGC7l632QUsT_Ff35WLWAMq1RKoFlXBmI3M27"> www.ericasuzanne.com</a></p><p>Contact Erica Suzanne McKay: erica@ericasuzanne.com</p>
15 May, 2023
New Billionaire investor, Ollie Howie, and the New Community Transformation Fund invest in Zil Money
<p><strong>New Billionaire Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Ollie Howie, and the New Community Transformation Fund invests in B2B payment platform Zil Money, Inc.</strong></p><p><i>GRAND RAPIDS, MI</i>– New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at investing in technology companies with a diverse culture, has made an investment in Zil Money, Inc., a four-year old business-to-business company that provides simple and secure platforms for small and medium business owners to move and manage money seamlessly online and on-demand. The investment made by NCTF was finalized last year.</p><p>Zil Money will use the NCTF investment to continue supporting its more than 500,000 customers in the online accounts payable and receivable space. As part of the investment, the company, founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Sabeer Nelli, will relocate its headquarters to Grand Rapids. This is the second startup for Nelli. The first was TylerPetroleum.com, a Texas company with $60 million in revenue and more than 200 employees. The company was recognized on a recent Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America's as one of the fastest-growing startups. While running TylerPetroleum Nelli regularly encountered account payable issues, that lead to him starting what is now Zil Money.</p><p>“I needed a better solution for accounts payable for the business as we were using a variety of payment providers for different vendors,” said Nelli. “We had so many vendors, which was expensive, and it required a massive commitment of time, so I started to think through how we could streamline things into one online platform.” </p><p>Zil Money officially spun out as its own product and company in 2019. “I am honored to have NCTF investing in our startup,” expresses Nelli. “I’m excited to plant our roots in Grand Rapids and continue disrupting the online payment platform industry with our unique offerings.” Zil Money fits the firm’s thesis of investing in emerging companies within financial technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, food and agribusiness, e-commerce, and information technology. Those are the primary industries that the fund will focus on with investments expected to range between $250,000 to $1 million. </p><p>Ollie Howie is also a serial entrepreneur who met Sabeer a few years ago and believed in the vision as an advisor, then as a board observer and investor. Ollie Howie led one of his founded startups, American Entertainment Worldwide, to raise a seed round at a billion-dollar valuation at the end of last year. Ollie is one of the youngest ever to accomplish this feat and sees the possibility for Zil to reach a billion-dollar valuation as well. Ollie Howie, who leads deal opportunities, sourced the investment and has become acquainted with Nelli’s vision. </p><p>“Zil Money has something special with the onlinecheckwriter.com site and Zil Money,” said Ollie Howie, Managing Director, NCTF. “Already, the company has serviced thousands of customers and has processed billions in volume, so we’re excited to see the company continue to innovate and expand its financial software to small-and medium-sized businesses.” </p><p>As managing director, Howie is responsible for guiding the work of the organization to achieve its mission by sourcing deal flow and building relationships with investors and the community. He also leads business growth through creating, negotiating, and closing investment opportunities, all duties that he has managed in some capacity in previous roles. He also helped raise additional capital through a Mount Auburn Venture Partners SPV for Zil Money to have additional capital. Ollie plans to continue to keep investing in high growth startups that "help the economy grow."</p><p>New Community Transformation Fund | Home (newcommunityfund.com)</p><p><i>About ZilMoney.com</i></p><p><i>ZilMoney.com is a B2B, account payable and account receivable platform designed to create an FDIC, insured new bank account, or bring your local bank account. It is an all-in-one payment and Banking Platform for Small businesses, Freelancers & Startups. Zilmoney.com has more than 460,000 customers on its flagship platform called www.onlinecheckwriter.com and moved billions to date. Zilmoney offers to Pay or get paid the way you want through Credit, Debit, ACH, Printable Check, Wallet-to-Wallet, Wire, etc. Keep your records accurate to improve visibility and control. Customers can print their checks instantly on any printer to wire payment with a single button tap. ZilBank.com supports the banking services of Zil Money.</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Zil Money offers Expense cards, Vendor Management, Cloud-based User/Approval Flow,</i></p><p><i>Invoicing, Positive pay, Auto Reconcile, and Print Deposit Slips, pay or get paid by text, link, or email seamlessly. The company's platform converts ACH to RTP and paper checks to digital ones; it offers services without any account fee and manages money through data aggregation from the bank. It also provides vendor credit, Credit notes, Payroll cards, Virtual cards, cash management, etc. It also allows auto reconciliation of payments and prevents fraud. Zil Money enables small businesses to mail paper checks and documents from anywhere.</i></p><p><i>Ollie Howie </i></p><p><i>olliehowie1@gmail.com</i></p>
20 Mar, 2023
Mary Seats
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Ashley Ryckman, Building a million-dollar brand out of her basement in less than five years, </p><p>Ashley Ryckman, owner and founder of<i> Chic Lifestyle, Inc.,</i> is disrupting the way the beauty industry works by challenging women to <i>#BelieveYouDeserveIt.</i> </p><p>Instead of simply selling products that sit on the shelf, Ashley and her team invite her audience into their community - their tribe, as she calls it.</p><p>With followers on Facebook reaching over 120K, <i>Chic Lifestyle</i> is changing the way women all over the world see themselves. Most important to Ashley is the space her brand has created to allow her tribe to support each other. Her products help people feel more beautiful on the </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iHq-1a7sdtovJ1pLhg7rqMduRkVIrjZVO3Ejx7B7_Zwu5BkzMWwwcmdBcDrlBm65Bkym2YRJTbPsSYaW_I377JKGyHm4Q-UB9c1KbOZWFbHt9MJByhTXfFYHtJN00CXCUNKELkn8fQrY9xtWkZIhsQ"></figure><p>outside, but the love and support of the community help them feel as gorgeous on the inside.</p><p>“I saw a need in helping women believe in themselves. We sell confidence, and the belief that it’s never too late to start taking care of you,” Ashley said. </p><p>Thousands tune in LIVE every day on Facebook to watch Ashley and her team host a unique, personalized shopping experience. Featuring high-quality clothes, accessories, beauty products, and jaw-dropping wig styles, customers receive 360-degree support they don’t get elsewhere. Tutorials on how to use products, virtual and in-person consultations, customer spotlights, and the chance to interact with Ashley and her team every day to share in the joy of the shopping experience.</p><p>In the private <i>Chic Lifestyle Testimonial </i>Facebook group women come to share personal stories, offer prayers and support during challenging times, and celebrate each other's accomplishments. One of Ashley’s customers recently won $25,000 with the help of the group members voting in <i>The 15 Day Challenge</i> to live healthier and feel better. </p><p>It’s about purpose. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MLkW_PjmaKkqYF0ck_EUUuNZpzzyTXe1m3xRwOUp6dNB5wfc5TvMdXYKGCryh0yFRG9w83wMcUP1kZeAGl66lm5AhNIvP_Ut1W65RS0JenG-mQ2rVLuDO9FHxZla-B73BSr5Ww2qed3tMG52WwkUSw"></figure><p>Which is why Chic Lifestyle, Inc. has donated more than $100,000 to support victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, homeless shelters and food banks, animal shelters, and a cause near to heart, women battling cancer. All made possible by the incredible success of her rapidly growing business that puts people before products. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2XhTTPThiTtz4fLvdRu7xdf27ZkqXlTeEtSMMDL1pbz4wgLF8WjPELn8G-RLjQfollxvGw-NfjFJ1sYsn-Ts6_TbD8kaz7E_ZGWojShcq9M8vddxnKb1YO6HTqFumijhYh5Z3IF4LHbwrEAC45I0TA"></figure><p>“We’re not meant to do life alone,” Ashley said, “My mission is to inspire women to have the courage to turn their dreams into their reality by teaching them to curate their own unique Chic Lifestyle.”</p><p>Consider this your official invite to the tribe! </p><p>Find us, follow us on Facebook - Chic Lifestyle, Inc.</p>
04 Mar, 2024
Stanislav Kurganskiy
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XMfepNkvkFxNHq3dLoYwUVbHF_ObYt0ftOTe2W3Sous/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XMfepNkvkFxNHq3dLoYwUVbHF_ObYt0ftOTe2W3Sous/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>AV Labor Source Announces Expansion Plans for Major Metropolitan Areas in Texas</h2><p><i>Las Vegas, NV</i> - AV Labor Source, a leading provider of audio and visual technical specialists and engineers for events, is pleased to announce its expansion plans to several new regions, primarily the Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin metropolitan areas in Texas.</p><p>The company has established itself as a reputable provider of top-quality audio, video, and lighting services to event production companies and AV equipment rentals companies. Building on its success in Las Vegas, AV Labor Source is expanding its services to DFW and Austin, and hopes to follow by opening offices in more cities over the next few years.</p><p>The founders of AV Labor Source, Stan Kurgansky and Nick Morson, bring over 15 years of experience in the event production industry. Their knowledge has helped establish AV Labor Source as a trusted name in the market. The company's success in Las Vegas is attributed to an ability to provide dependable AV crews, as well as a deep understanding of how to staff professionals for audio, video, and lighting needs. Clients have appreciated AV Labor Source's transparency, excellent customer service, and reliable AV specialists for all their event needs.</p><p>The plans to grow and scale AV Labor Source are focused on not only expanding its client base but also providing more job opportunities for AV specialists and engineers across the country, starting in Texas. The company's database already has over 2500 AV technicians and engineers for live events in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, and other major cities. With its expansion plans, the company is looking to create even more job opportunities.</p><p>With the new offices, AV Labor Source is investing in local talent and training them to meet the company's high standards, with the goal of providing consistent, top-quality service in every city in which it operates. The company's transparent communication with clients has been a cornerstone of its success, and AV Labor Source continues to prioritize this aspect of its business.</p><p>Stan Kurgansky and Nick Morson believe that their success is not just about providing top-quality services but also creating job opportunities for AV specialists and engineers across the country. “Our mission is to build dependable relationships with our clients by providing transparent communication, top-quality AV specialists, and excellent customer service,” says Kurgansky.</p><p>Morson adds that AV Labor Source is well-equipped to meet the needs of event production companies and AV equipment rentals companies across the USA. “We’ve put together a team of experienced and dedicated Labor Coordinators and a growing pool of AV technicians and engineers nationwide,” he says. “We’re ready to serve our newest clients in Texas and we look forward to finding local professionals to add to our team.”</p><p>The leadership team at AV Labor Source feels that event production companies in the DFW and Austin areas will be well-served by the types of coordination services that the company provides. These metro areas are also home to a host of large AV equipment rental agencies that provide services to national conferences and expos around the company. The AV Labor Source crews can set up and operate any type of audio, visual, and lighting equipment for events of all sizes.</p><p>The company’s founders have over 15 years of experience in the industry. Stan Kurgansky is an experienced audio-video engineer and crew supervisor; Nick Morson’s expertise lies in audio engineering and he’s a seasoned crew supervisor. The two have worked together for years and multiple events, and after the pandemic, formed their own company.</p><p>“We’re very excited about how the company has grown,” says Kurgansky. “Our 5-year plan includes new operational offices in multiple cities, and provide services throughout the country - Chicago, New York, Seattle, Nashville, and more.”</p><p>“First you work hard on the reputation of your name, and then your name works for you,” Morson adds about starting the company with Kurgansky. “Taking responsibility for the result is the quality that is essential for success.”</p><p><strong>About AV Labor Source</strong></p><p><i>AV Labor Source is a staffing agency that provides technical specialists and engineers for events, with a focus on audio, video, and lighting services. The firm has a pool of over 2500 professionals who specialize in areas such as audio engineering, master electricians, projectionists, camera operators, PowerPoint operators, computer techs, and more.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://avlaborsourceinc.com/">https://avlaborsourceinc.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Stan Kurgansky at <a href="mailto:info@avlaborsourceinc.com">info@avlaborsourceinc.com</a> </p>
14 Apr, 2023
David Miller
<p>How This Manager Played Offense and Defense to Crush the S&P</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fqAs_R28zjeOkJauiWi145zadzyAuV482XF6NkN-FvjVuWq9JTRmVUzSvRtU7wfMqy2Rrt7-XF4PlC0CJYvtICRZ6UTFvaLVEGeadrFtr-2lAWPsHps83fzDcFXn4tNHfc3qa1dTXMuR8UQmOPesW4w"></figure><p>Bill Belichick is the head coach for the New England Patriots and is famous for telling his team, “the best offense is a good defense.”</p><p>He would never tell the Patriots to just play only offense and not bother playing any defense. Yet, nearly all the mutual fund managers on Wall Street only play offense, always betting that stocks will go up no matter how bad the economic conditions get.</p><p>They stick with this “buy and hold” practice even when it is obvious to them that the economy is in recession or the Fed is raising interest rates drastically.</p><p>If they can convince their clients to just “hold,” they can keep charging them fees non-stop.</p><p>Unfortunately, this stubborn belief cost the investors in these “offense only” funds dearly with the Nasdaq 100 Index down -32.5% for 2022.</p><p><strong>There Is Obviously a Better Way</strong></p><p>In his book<a href="https://www.principles.com/"> <i>Principles</i></a>, multi-billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio called diversification the “Holy Grail of Investing.” The diversification he is referring to is not owning a portfolio that is a one way bet on the direction of the S&P 500.</p><p>If you own hundreds of stocks and the stock market is down a lot, you are still down big. That isn’t diversification. That is putting all of your eggs in one basket.</p><p>Ray Dalio’s version of “real” diversification made him a fortune that exceeds 22 billion according to Forbes. This type of diversification between equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds makes him money in bull markets and bear markets.</p><p><strong>Ray Dalio’s Holy Grail of Investing</strong></p><p>Below is Dalio’s explanation of the <i>holy grail </i>of investing that made him wealthy far beyond what he could spend in his lifetime.</p><p><i>That simple chart struck me with the same force I imagine Einstein must have felt when he discovered E=mc2: I saw that with fifteen to twenty good, uncorrelated return streams, I could dramatically reduce my risks without reducing my expected returns… I called it the “Holy Grail of Investing” because it showed the path to making a fortune.</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OHlQ6GWWBBk-5eYG7YAcadmq-pMza09JFlKUqOVEPYVHhJIO1DpqxEy7t1T24Ss8N5K6nJF9TPIxkfQtXwUpJs_Ln7ho_sLYhVhdmsYFMs9L9RqLWkmADVzXrXn4gxt9uEEpoINtB2RVSyfphy2FJNA"></figure><p><i>Chart of BNP CASA Index II That Diversifies Between Equities, Commodities, Bonds, Credit, and Currency</i></p><p>Here is how the math works:</p><ul><li>If you have 1 return stream, like the S&P 500, you earn a 1x return/risk ratio.</li><li>Combining 2 uncorrelated return streams, like stocks and bonds, earns a 1.41x return/risk ratio.</li><li>Combining 4 uncorrelated return streams, like stocks, commodities, currencies, and bonds, can earn a 2x return/risk ratio.</li></ul><p><strong>How Diversification Can Make Your Returns Fly Without Increasing Your Risk</strong></p><p>Traditional investments like stocks make big money during a boom and lose big during a recession. The key to getting beyond this boom and bust cycle to create a steady path towards financial freedom is balancing offensive strategies that do well when the economy is growing with defensive strategies that generate big returns during a recession.</p><p>It should be common sense that you could easily beat something like the S&P 500 that only plays offense and gets clobbered during a downturn with a balanced strategy that makes money steadily rather than making it and giving it back.</p><p><strong>Applying Offense and Defense to Build Dalio’s All Weather Portfolio</strong></p><p>The key to building an all weather portfolio that can make money whether the economy is booming, in recession, inflating, or deflating is deploying a strategy that works for each of these “seasons.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TAH3RvCmxDtySwERQVj3JaCJXPfe8fvXmIXuMWKCvrhWmgWMkMu7Vno28lNgzrcVOcZAszHfNP2TwAqIgNHdUCyKlIZZGurQWniN5Qm3PHJAeANotFCR8BvG_8nbruaW1khNPp6xVW8iaLVkBq23I-Y"></figure><p>A) Economy Booming: Equities do very well</p><p>B) Economy Tanking: Trend following strategies that short markets that are tanking typically thrive during bear markets like 2022, 2008, and 2000–2002.</p><p>C) Inflation: Investments in commodities thrive when inflation is ripping</p><h2><strong>How To Invest in Your Own All Weather Portfolio</strong></h2><p>The largest French Bank BNP Paribas created an index called the BNP Paribas CASA Index II, which combines equities, currencies, commodities, and bonds applying both offensive and defensive strategies. The results of the BNP index shine with a 20.9% annualized return versus the S&P 500 annualizing just above 10%. The math for combining uncorrelated returns worked like it was supposed to, creating a 2x return/risk ratio.</p><p>A mutual fund was created to track this BNP Paribas CASA Index II called the Catalyst Systematic Alpha Fund (Ticker ATRFX). The results deliver on the concept as expected, notching a 5 star rating from Morningstar and a top 1% performance vs the peer group on the year to date, three year, and 5 year histories.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/afDyLYMt91leTwNUMRZ66OGTx-eOzRdbBNW73iKwk1xycgyIB9it4eC_dHLwa7DNBYWUwTd3d3TGdA7JHOz3S_WoXvZVtB32_f02M-xoUePa3lFbtoYghPKYEZ62tqi54AitgvsVbR_-INfoWnFw3ZA"></figure><p>It did what it was supposed to do: with the S&P 500 TR down -7.77% over the last 12 months, the fund was up 13.7%. Over the past three years, the fund delivered an 15.22% annualized return vs 11.97% for the S&P 500. It was both up with the S&P 500 down and up more with the S&P 500 up. That is real diversification in practice and a better way to invest.</p><p>The fund invests in the same way that Dalio suggests, getting far beyond a simple bet that equities will just go up. The Catalyst Systematic Alpha Fund (Ticker ATRFX) invests in equities, currencies, commodities, and fixed income both long and short.</p><p><strong>How to Start Properly Diversifying Your Portfolio</strong></p><p>Done for you the easy way:</p><p>In your brokerage account, purchase a mutual fund like the<a href="https://www.morningstar.com/funds/xnas/atrfx/performance"> Catalyst Systematic Alpha Fund (Ticker ATRFX)</a> or similar products from<a href="http://www.gs.com/"> Goldman Sachs</a> or<a href="http://www.aqr.com/"> AQR</a> that will equally balance between offensive and defensive strategies in equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies.</p><p>Do it yourself:</p><p>It is also possible to open an account to create a portfolio of risk balanced positions between equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds. The key is balancing the risk exposure between each category of investment and utilizing trend following strategies to go long those markets that are thriving and short those that are tanking.</p>
13 Mar, 2023
CEO of DYLOH Capital Discusses Company-Wide Growth and AI Advancements
<p> </p><p><i>Mountain View, California</i>–DYLOH Capital, an IT Services and IT Consulting company, is working closely with the development of AI driven technology. The company has recently announced that they are preparing to launch their latest financial algorithm derivatives trading platform, designed specifically for the United States market.</p><p>Diego Goulart is a 30 year old entrepreneur from Brazil who has taken the international business world by storm. He began his career as an IT Change Management in São Paulo, but quickly left for the world of business, launching his own start-up in 2017. In a few short years, he has quickly established himself as an innovator in the tech sector, becoming a go-to expert for introducing technologies to companies around the globe. </p><p>DYLOH Capital takes a unique and innovative approach to business, which has led Diego to break through barriers, quickly scaling his business to unexpected heights. His mission is to create a world-class company that solves global problems through innovative solutions, and to revolutionize how business is conducted in the digital age. He continues to push the boundaries as an innovator and entrepreneur, always striving to stay on the cutting edge of emerging technologies.</p><p>Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly and is being used in a variety of industries to improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety. AI can be used in robotics, medical diagnosis, customer service, finance, and many other sectors. DYLOH is working to integrate AI into their upcoming developments, as a financial algorithm derivatives trading platform.</p><p>This Artificial Intelligence is working to predict outcomes in complex situations, such as financial trading. AI-driven technology from DYLOH’s integration can help traders make more accurate predictions based on historical data, allowing them to make more informed decisions. Overall, AI will revolutionize the way financial trading platforms operate and allow traders to take advantage of the latest trends and insights.</p><p>When asked about the potential success of these newest developments, Diego says, “Success can be defined as achieving something through hard work and dedication which leaves you feeling proud and accomplished afterwards. I feel good, knowing that this innovation will lead to easier and more streamlined processes within my industry.”</p><p>For the next five years, DYLOH anticipates a 25–30% rise in revenue as they want to demonstrate their capacity for service maximization and market differentiation. The business expects to grow its roster by 15-20%, which will result in a more productive workplace and a team of specialists to support its rapidly expanding services. The company is also preparing for expansion in the form of personnel size increases.</p><p><i>DYLOH Capital is an IT Services and IT Consulting Company that is launching their newest AI driven financial algorithm derivatives trading platform. The system will operate and specialize in the US Market and is expected to be seen later in 2023. For more information visit their </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dyloh/about/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Diego Goulart</i></p><p><i>diegosilvagoulart@hotmail.com</i></p>
20 Mar, 2023
DYLOH Capital Prepares to Launch Upcoming Feature–Algorithm to Trade Derivatives Using AI.
<p> </p><p> </p><p><i>Mountain View, California</i>–DYLOH Capital is an IT Services and IT Consulting company that is working to develop new advancements in the Artificial Intelligence sector of their industry. The brand has recently announced that they are preparing to launch their latest financial algorithm derivatives trading platform, designed specifically for the United States market.</p><p>This newest advancement is hoping to become a revolutionary solution in the forefront of the industry, as the feature will utilize advanced methods to enable users to maximize their profits. With an extensive case study and several test runs, the algorithm is launching with a proven 95% effectiveness in Trading derivatives. </p><p>CEO of DYLOH, Diego Goulart has been working on this technology for years, having operated within the IT Change Management field as well as the business sector for just shy of a decade. The addition of Artificial Intelligence has been integral to the growth and expansion of his industry. </p><p>“With this technology,” Goulart begins, “we are sure that our investment will be supported by the powerful capabilities of our AI-driven system.” AI is poised to have a huge impact on financial trading platforms, such as the one that DYLOH works within. The AI-driven algorithm that this company is launched will be able to identify trends and execute trades faster than humans can, eliminating the need for manual input. This will hopefully give traders an edge in the market as they can capitalize on market opportunities before they are gone. </p><p>DYLOH Capital is developing these AI-driven algorithms that can also help traders identify potential risks and make better decisions when it comes to trading. AI can also help traders make more accurate predictions based on historical data, allowing them to make more informed decisions. Overall, AI will revolutionize the way financial trading platforms operate and allow traders to take advantage of the latest trends and insights.</p><p>“In five years,” Diego Goulart goes on to say, “DYLOH hopes to continue providing derivatives and IT outsourcing services.” He expresses that, as a leader in the industry, he projects that, while the marketplace and competition is ever evolving and growing, his company will continue to be a competitive option as they maintain their exploration into AI driven systems and technologies.</p><p>DYLOH is projecting a 25-30% revenue increase within the next five years as they hope to showcase their ability to maximize their services and differentiate themselves in the market. The company is also anticipating expansion in the form of staff number increases, as they expect to see a growth in their roster by 15-20%, which in turn, will work to provide a more efficient environment and a team of professionals to facilitate their fast growing services. </p><p><i>DYLOH Capital is an IT Services and IT Consulting Company that is launching their newest AI driven financial algorithm derivatives trading platform. The system will operate and specialize in the US Market and is expected to be seen later in 2023. For more information visit their </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dyloh/about/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Diego Goulart</i></p><p><i>diegosilvagoulart@hotmail.com</i></p><p> </p>
14 Mar, 2023
Unik Media Group – Pay Per Call and Lead Generation Focus on Success
<p>Unik Media Group is a digital performance marketing agency that serves advertisers and publishers. Its Founder and CMO, Carlos Corona Jr., has been in this industry for over ten years and is always looking for new and innovative ways to grow as a professional and as a business.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oudkCK3b1gFWLNI1s8ZBBCHoL89dhsHBBVfYHz2DtlYP08IeG-nTemzeWm8b-5WvZtwpeE3IlgE3YrzZUgPeWUrD69t6Ns4hv4IHWbQIMTG4TTcNDG6mLTWXdW_bFMo0EMBzyDnv3sYYw0sC5ZjQWbg"></figure><p>Performance marketing is an online marketing and advertising program where individuals pay only when a specific action occurs. These actions can include generating a lead, making a sale, or clicking on an ad, among others. Through his work at Unik Media Group, Carlos has built a team of performance marketing experts who specialize in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation.</p><p>“We make generating high-intent, inbound phone calls for your business as easy as ordering meals from your favorite food delivery app,” the company’s website explains. “Our leads have generated millions of dollars in new business.” UMG works directly with businesses to scale up client acquisition and retention. The partner company needs only to:</p><ul><li>Select the desired industry</li><li>Select the company’s target locations</li><li>Set an initial budget</li><li>Renew the budget as needed</li><li>Start receiving phone calls</li></ul><p>Unik Media Group are also experts in the following industries for small and large businesses:</p><ul><li>Legal</li><li>Home Services</li><li>Financial</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Insurance</li></ul><p>Carlos Corona Jr., the founder, and CMO of Unik Media Group (UMG), has recently been honored with the prestigious "Super Affiliate of the Year" award at the annual Affy Awards. This recognition highlights Carlos's outstanding achievements in the affiliate marketing industry and is a testament to his innovative strategies and dedication to driving growth for his clients. The Affy Awards recognizing excellence in the affiliate marketing industry took place at the Affiliate Ball.</p><p>Unik Media Group (UMG) is a digital performance marketing agency that has been helping advertisers acquire new customers for more than 10 years. They aim to provide customized solutions to their clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach. To learn more about Carlos Corona Jr. and the work he does with Unik, visit his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/">LinkedIn</a> or the company’s <a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/">website</a>.</p>
14 Mar, 2023
Unik Media Group's Founder and CMO Discuss Success in Pay Per Call/Lead Generation
<p>Carlos Corona Jr, a performance marketer and digital media buyer based in South Florida, has established himself as a prominent industry thought leader, thanks to his extensive knowledge of the field. Carlos keeps himself ahead of the competition as a business partner by staying fully informed and using effective marketing techniques. He applies pragmatic strategies to yield excellent outcomes for his clients, and his knowledge and expertise have helped numerous businesses expand rapidly. Maintaining a high standard of ethics and openness, Carlos builds trust with his clients, establishing himself as a trustworthy expert.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/OBIfD_UdGZlprQqaTvDqE0N5wYLfTnOf0Omzer5NPeorAfMRs5_7ElIROSenJkDpRVxEHRGcReAPsDckYuTV5d1mehWvlHxngzCYPRr8PCCD25KjZQJkMoyC-TOZrY5NiGL_UZcU--hza8qkMxrF4VQ"></figure><p>At Unik Media Group, Carlos has built a team of performance marketing experts specializing in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation. Their services include affiliate marketing, media buying, social media marketing, SEO, and more. They aim to provide customized solutions to their clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach.</p><p>Carlos believes that building a reputable and sustainable business requires more than just generating leads or making sales. Success in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation is about understanding the needs and motivations of the target audience and providing solutions that meet those needs. Building trust, credibility, and lasting relationships with clients is essential for any business looking to create long-term success.</p><p>Building strong client relationships allows companies to better understand their customers and their needs, build trust and loyalty, and ultimately, create higher client retention. With strong client relationships, companies can also gain valuable feedback that can be used to improve their products or services.</p><p>According to Carlos, entrepreneurship in these industries is about being proactive, staying ahead of the curve, and constantly testing and refining strategies while adapting to new technologies and market trends. Carlos is a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his expertise and insights with other professionals in the field. He is dedicated to helping others succeed in the affiliate marketing industry and is always looking for ways to innovate and improve his own strategies.</p>
14 Mar, 2023
Carlos Corona Jr. Named Super Affiliate of the Year
<p>Carlos Corona Jr., the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Unik Media Group (UMG), has recently been honored with the prestigious "Super Affiliate of the Year" award at the annual Affy Awards. This recognition highlights Carlos's outstanding achievements in the affiliate marketing industry and is a testament to his innovative strategies and dedication to driving growth for his clients. The Affy Awards, which recognize excellence in the affiliate marketing industry, took place at the Affiliate Ball.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/nhwnzfGdFqb__xuwmGcPmZcJl7dzlJAsEcHSK8j5IA5s-ET12ohTvMovCsLdTYAgNO_JRs6uciUJ0ZU4fYXcQZlswEHrokEDrdRY9s61f7P66JfU234Hza-Pw5tAuB2hAjPkQnKsjaiVPhPB5foiVlM"></figure><p>As a Pay-Per-Call and Lead Generation expert with more than a decade of experience within the industry, Carlos has established himself as a thought leader in the digital performance marketing space. Through his leadership and vision, Unik Media Group has become a leading provider of customized, data-driven solutions for clients seeking to maximize their ROI through affiliate marketing.</p><p>Winning the "Super Affiliate of the Year" award is a significant achievement for Carlos and a clear indication of his ongoing commitment to excellence. With this recognition, Carlos and Unik Media Group are well-positioned to attract even more clients and expand their reach in the affiliate marketing industry in the years to come.</p><p>"Success in Pay-Per-Call and Lead Generation is about more than just generating leads or making sales," Carlos explains. "It's about understanding the needs and motivations of your target audience and providing them with solutions that meet those needs. It's about building trust, credibility, and lasting relationships."</p><p>His drive and continued passion are evident in the work that he accomplishes, bringing success not only for himself and UMG but also for the businesses and clients that he builds partnerships with. He has been paving the way as a leader in the Pay-Per-Call and Lead Generation industries, and his experience and expertise are nearly unparalleled.</p><p>"When it comes to entrepreneurship and thriving in the Pay-Per-Call and Lead Generation industries, it is about being proactive and staying ahead of the curve. It's about constantly testing and refining your strategies, adapting to new technologies and market trends, and being willing to take risks and make bold moves."</p><p>Carlos Corona also gets invited to be a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his expertise and insights with other professionals in the field. He is dedicated to helping others succeed in the affiliate marketing industry and is always looking for ways to innovate and improve his own strategies. As an entrepreneur, Carlos has helped businesses of all sizes generate leads and increase revenue through innovative strategies and tactics. To learn more about Carlos and his upcoming speaking engagements, visit his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/">LinkedIn</a> profile.</p><p>To learn more about Unik Media Group, check out the UMG <a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/">website</a>.</p><p><a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/#howitwork">. </a></p>
14 Mar, 2023
Four Integral Services Provided by Unik Media Group
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/r-UXm5FLgItBjaGkt_32HOoMNHXYgqF3SnCStuZq00fdcOsgZbFFmz8714y6KOdx0cNDbtwqQPem21UC2P3HaYpCjOOaPomlto1UtcutziMyOsOSUYGEMcI7pXxnrQErpUIsmwlusSVsA4I-LnLOUTU"></figure><p>Unik Media group is a digital performing marketing agency that serves advertisers and publishers. The CMO of UMG, Carlos Corona Jr. has been serving within this industry for over ten years and is always looking for new and innovative ways to grow as a professional as well as a business. </p><p>Performance marketing is online marketing and advertising programs where you pay only when a specific action occurs. These actions can include a generated lead, a sale, a click, and more. Through his work at Unik Media Group, Carlos has built a team of performance marketing experts who specialize in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation. </p><p>The company offers several services to their clients and partners including the following: </p><ul><li>Affiliate marketing</li></ul><p>Affiliate marketing is a type of performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought by the affiliate's own marketing efforts. The industry has four core players: the merchant (also known as 'retailer' or 'brand'), the network (that contains offers for the affiliate to choose from and also takes care of the payments), the publisher (also known as 'the affiliate'), and the customer. The market has grown in complexity, resulting in the emergence of a secondary tier of players, including affiliate management agencies, super-affiliates and specialized third party vendors.</p><ul><li>Media buying</li></ul><p>Media buying is the process of purchasing advertising space or time in any type of media such as radio, television, print, outdoor, digital, etc. It involves researching, negotiating, and purchasing ad space or time in order to increase brand awareness and help achieve an organization’s marketing objectives. The goal is to purchase ad space or time at the best possible rate, while also ensuring that the ad will be seen by the right target audience. Media buying requires research, strategic planning, and careful negotiation to ensure that an organization gets the best possible value for its investment.</p><ul><li>Social media marketing</li></ul><p>Social media marketing is the process of using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube to create content, build relationships and drive user engagement. It involves creating, publishing, and managing content that is tailored to specific audiences and objectives. It also involves developing strategies to engage, interact and build relationships with customers and potential customers. Social media marketing can help to increase brand awareness, build relationships, drive website traffic and generate leads.</p><ul><li>SEO</li></ul><p>SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing a website's content and structure to make it easier for search engines like Google and Bing to find and index its pages. This increases visibility and helps businesses attract more organic (unpaid) traffic from search engine results pages (SERPs). By making a website more visible to search engines, businesses can increase their chances of being seen by potential customers, leading to increased sales and revenue. SEO also helps businesses build their reputation, as search engine users are more likely to trust higher-ranking sites.</p><p>Unik Media Group aims to provide customized solutions to their clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach. To learn more information about Carlos Corona Jr, and the work he does with Unik, visit his </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>, or the company’s </p><p><a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/">website</a></p><p>. </p>
14 Mar, 2023
Carlos Corona Jr: One of South Florida's Biggest Digital Performance Marketing Experts
<p>Carlos Corona Jr. is an expert in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation, and the Founder and CMO of Unik Media Group, a digital performance marketing agency that serves advertisers and publishers. With over a decade of experience across several industry sectors, Carlos has helped businesses of all sizes generate leads and increase revenue through innovative strategies and tactics.</p><p>His expertise is well-known as he has become a standout industry thought leader, a performance marketer, and a digital media buyer in the South Florida market. As a business partner, Carlos Corona maintains fully up-to-date knowledge and puts himself ahead with his marketing strategies. His continued use of practical tactics delivers quality results for each of his clients. Carlos has helped several businesses grow exponentially by sharing his knowledge and expertise. He operates with high integrity and transparency, allowing his clients to truly understand the work that he does and making him a reliable expert.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_3CVtLfH2K34-xCObjyaMYktqpRsDy2RNm719kAYxiYGDr6Y1kdd5ZE46FP47vhrm4YjW_USEFGNc2sFciPv-ZuorQmfal9aRNVhZm8R2Nfw0S3ZESLu6164MT8SEB-Ik6rP1BAhqj_2HdhW6eT8278"></figure><p>Through his work at Unik Media Group, Carlos has built a team of performance marketing experts who specialize in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation. Their services include affiliate marketing, media buying, social media marketing, SEO, and more. They aim to provide customized solutions to their clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach.</p><p>While maintaining his business, Carlos is also a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his expertise and insights with other professionals in the field. He is dedicated to helping others succeed in the affiliate marketing industry and is always looking for ways to innovate and improve his own strategies.</p><p>"Success in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation is about more than just generating leads or making sales," Carlos explains. "It's about understanding the needs and motivations of your target audience and providing them with solutions that meet those needs. It's about building trust, credibility, and lasting relationships."</p><p>As an industry leader, Carlos Corona works to identify problem areas in his industry and aims to solve them. His skill set and knowledge are evident throughout his multiple completed projects and partnerships. Carlos was also awarded the title of "Super Affiliate of the Year" at the annual Affy Awards for his significant contributions to the Pay Per Call and Lead Generation industry with his efforts in driving innovation, implementing new strategies, and mentoring other affiliates contributing to his success.</p><p>As the CMO he continues to drive innovation and success within the Lead Generating and Pay Per Call industries, he and the team he works with at Unik Media Group are excited about what the future holds for their company and the industry itself.</p><p>For more information about Carlos Corona Jr. and the work he does with Unik, visit his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/">LinkedIn</a> or the company's <a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/">website</a>.</p>
13 Mar, 2023
Unik Media Group CMO Presented "Super Affiliate of The Year" at Annual Affy Award Program
<p><i>Las Vegas, Nevada - </i>Unik Media Group is a digital performance marketing agency that serves advertisers and publishers. The Founder of UMG, Carlos Corona Jr., has recently been awarded "Super Affiliate of the Year" at the annual Affy Awards.</p><p>Carlos Corona Jr. is a Pay Per Call and Lead Generation expert with over a decade of experience in several industry sectors. He has worked to help businesses of all sizes generate leads and increase revenue through innovative strategies and tactics.</p><p>The Affiliate Ball hosted the Affy Awards ceremony in January 2023 to honor excellence in the affiliate marketing sector. One of the nominees distinguished himself from the others, gaining him and his business the desired distinction. The "Super Affiliate of the Year" award went to Carlos Corona Jr., the founder and CMO of Unik Media Group (UMG). This annual award honors remarkable accomplishments in the affiliate marketing sector. For everyone in the sector, it is a significant occasion that brings together influential people, business leaders, and top achievers to honor the best and brightest. The occasion offers a fantastic chance for networking, education, and inspiration from the finest professionals in the field.</p><p>Getting recognized at the Affy Awards, a prestigious event for affiliate marketers, and winning an award there is a thrilling accomplishment. With his initiatives to promote creativity, put new ideas into practice, and coach other affiliates who would go on to succeed, Carlos has had a tremendous impact on the Pay Per Call and Lead Generation businesses.</p><p>"It's an honor to be recognized among so many talented individuals in the industry," Carlos expressed upon accepting the award. The event was also a platform to feature a performance by a big name in the music industry, who entertained the crowd with hit songs and a captivating stage presence. The team at Unik Media Group and Carlos Corona Jr. are thrilled about this recent acquisition.</p><p>The Super Affiliate of the Year award will benefit UMG in a number of ways. First, it will recognize and reward UMG's top affiliates for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the company. This will create a strong sense of loyalty and motivation among UMG's affiliates, encouraging them to continue to work alongside Unik Media Group. Additionally, the award will help to strengthen UMG and Carlos Corona's reputations as leaders in the affiliate marketing industry, drawing more affiliates to the company and increasing its overall reach. Finally, the award will serve as a great marketing tool, allowing UMG to showcase its successes and draw in new customers.</p><p>Unik Media Group hopes that this latest award will help them push forward and drive their company to further successes in the years to come. As a digital performance marketing agency, UMG aims to highlight more of Carlos Corona's influence as an award-winning Pay Per Call and Lead Generation expert.</p><p><i>Unik Media Group aims to provide customized solutions to its clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach. To learn more information about Carlos Corona Jr. and the work he does with Unik, please visit his </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i> or the company's </i><a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p>Contact:</p><p>Carlos Corona Jr.</p><p><a href="mailto:info@unikmediagroup.com">info@unikmediagroup.com</a></p>
14 Mar, 2023
Unik Media Group CMO Presented "Super Affiliate of The Year" Award at Annual Affy Award Program
<p><i>Las Vegas, Nevada -</i> Unik Media Group (UMG) is a digital performance marketing agency that serves advertisers and publishers. The Founder of UMG, Carlos Corona Jr., was recently awarded "Super Affiliate of the Year" at the annual Affy Awards.</p><p>The Affy Awards recognize excellence in the affiliate marketing industry and took place at the Affiliate Ball in January 2023. Among the nominees, one stood out, earning him and his company the coveted title. Carlos Corona Jr., Founder and CMO of Unik Media Group (UMG), was honored with the "Super Affiliate of the Year" award.</p><p>The ceremony is an annual event that recognizes outstanding achievement in the affiliate marketing industry. It is a large-scale event that brings together industry leaders, influencers, and top performers to celebrate the best and brightest. The event provides a great opportunity for networking, learning, and being inspired by the industry's top performers.</p><p>Being nominated and awarded at the Affy Awards, a prestigious ceremony in the affiliate marketing sector, is an exciting accomplishment. Carlos has significantly impacted the Pay Per Call and Lead Generation industries through his efforts to foster creativity, implement fresh ideas, and mentor other affiliates who will go on to achieve success.</p><p>"It's an honor to be recognized among so many talented individuals in the industry," Carlos expressed upon accepting the award. The event also featured a performance by a big name in the music industry, who entertained the crowd with hit songs and a captivating stage presence. The team at Unik Media Group and Carlos Corona Jr. are thrilled about this recent achievement.</p><p>"Success in Pay Per Call and Lead Generation is about more than just generating leads or making sales," Carlos goes on to say. "It's about understanding the needs and motivations of your target audience and providing them with solutions that meet those needs. It's about building trust, credibility, and lasting relationships."</p><p>Unik Media Group hopes that this newest award will help them drive their company further towards success in the years to come. As a digital performance marketing agency, UMG aims to highlight more of Carlos Corona's influence as an award-winning Pay Per Call and Lead Generation expert.</p><p><i>Unik Media Group aims to provide customized solutions to their clients and help them grow their business with a data-driven approach. To learn more about Carlos Corona Jr. and the work he does with Unik, visit his </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloscoronajr/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i> profile or the company's </i><a href="https://unikmediagroup.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p>Contact:</p><p>Carlos Corona Jr.</p><p>info@unikmediagroup.com</p>
20 Sep, 2023
Ana Eristavi
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07 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Realtor Matthew Martinez, Transforming Luxury Real Estate Investments with AI</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hR_ijePRkXuXCZwflChTePSpe86c2t_CJHUU6DWfGEXKT7YDJXH-1MrGvVd-v1zOFYwfwTxEoIE23MeHHJ_Z6RJpaylnBtfEXsbpAWgB0zGit3Yb41AH0UcoPTdHd44zm6EdYQgExYwdLmIyyIhBa0w"></figure><p>As AI is implemented in more industries across the United States, eliminating redundancies and improving productivity, one question concerns its potential impact on real estate. Investors are about to learn the answer, as luxury and investment real estate broker <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a> has launched his proprietary, AI-powered platform. Matthew is the CEO of <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, which he founded in 2021 and quickly grew into an industry leader in the Napa Valley and Bay Area through the power of his expertise and ability to connect with investors on social media. Matthew likes to give away his knowledge of premium real estate for free on his platforms, resulting in over 200,000 followers and being named one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. Today, he is shaking up Northern California’s ultra-luxury real estate market with his proprietary, AI-powered platform, showing that there is a more efficient way to identify real estate investment opportunities, drive sales leads, and increase returns.</p><p>The man behind a fundamental shift in one of America’s most expensive real estate markets was brought up in Sonoma, California, where he says he learned the importance of financial stability and empathy.</p><p>“I grew up in a single-parent home,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/">Matthew</a> remembers. “I’m sure my mom had to struggle on some level, but she provided me with a wonderful childhood because she worked so hard. That really made an impression on me, how your own diligence and work ethic can take you so far.”</p><p>After college, Matthew followed his passion for real estate and design by becoming a part-time investor and flipper. He quickly developed a reputation for working tirelessly, prioritizing client service, and being an expert in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco.</p><p>“I eventually launched <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Diamond Real Estate Group</a> because I was determined to help more people invest in properties around the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew says. He pauses for a moment, then laughs a little. “I probably could have chosen an easier market to break into, but I couldn’t resist the challenge!”</p><p>He says that the keys to his success have been three factors: his ability to explain a complex, ever-changing market to buyers, sellers, and other agents; the power of social media marketing, which has connected him to everyday investors around America; and artificial intelligence.</p><p>“I don’t believe in withholding valuable information that could transform other people’s lives,” Matthew reflects. “I want to teach everyone how to attain the same level of success that I have found and inspire them to believe that it is possible. That is why I concentrate so much on breaking down the complexities of real estate for anyone who is interested.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zwqrzDddZhp7so-Aow6S6hP1qFoUXWALalUfCjJMgLrh6eACWBzwMBODqe7dzxGF1hdFosSqHZEH9K-spGA9B1fMpFusb_3ocueekwIWendd5wN1Xj7SP0gKtLP4301dz7Qd9oWkCr3KWGSvWMwKaXc"></figure><p>Matthew is a frequent guest on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets and works to create an online environment where anyone can come together to learn about real estate. He has been featured on <i>Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, Time, Benzinga,</i> and other publications. He is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Commercial Real Estate Professional, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and an accredited Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource.</p><p>Now, with the launch of his AI-powered platform, Matthew is working to bring more precision to the real estate industry and to maximize the returns on each transaction. His team has spent the last few years developing the technology and celebrated when it was rolled out. </p><p>“We all crowded around the computer and watched as our AI platform began analyzing the best properties in Northern California,” Matthew recalls. “Then, after a few high fives, we got to work on the next stage of our growth: using it to expand our ability to identify the right houses, condos, multi-unit buildings, and income/investment properties for our clients.”</p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group is also launching its cutting-edge website, which will use AI to help visitors to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to the perfect buyer. The new website will also feature blog articles, white papers, case studies and other valuable content that educate visitors about real estate investment and transactions. Blog posts will provide analysis and insights into current real estate market trends, including data on home prices, rental rates, and inventory levels, and they will also spotlight local businesses, with the goal of increasing community and promoting a stronger economy.</p><p>Matthew says that while 2023 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for Diamond Real Estate Group, he remains focused on the long-term picture for luxury property investors.</p><p>“That’s really what our AI platform is about: simplifying how luxury real estate is invested in over the decades to come, not months or even a few years,” Matthew explains. “Every investor knows how crucial it is to play the long game, and with our AI platform, Diamond Real Estate Group’s ability just got even stronger.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lrz5qRefdT0T03q8GQHi1tTWfrvXmp2jsMEF0L2i3xCdpgbSaXx8KjYAyZ21Bu2ZPlj1w28JWHIdeSYAwueJuji1r1N9Fz43WOye7K-rNpXdYfIbUh30XhRa8LxSxV8naGcwkzvaKgWHz79gHERBch4"></figure>
07 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Luxury Realtor/Investor Matthew Martinez Uses AI to Lead San Francisco/Napa Valley in a New Direction</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hPlrY19DsPjCDkmjgMJ0q1_ARZsLOOYbHuGVUAXP3injhfZzInpKCg0db3QTry0Ewu7H3fBdUBbaWU1KEHk-xarr1u-M-r2nvHFcGsPsiyVGbIp_PSqzBWtY7HEJhUDklyEcSal1MIJHTTpk4hAhhOg"></figure><p>As you drive to work or go about your errands, pause for a moment to look closely at the properties around you. While they may look the same, they are at the center of a radical shift in real estate: the industry is replacing outdated sales/investment strategies with cutting-edge technology. At the center of this revolution is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a>, the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, a luxury and investment real estate brokerage. Matthew has already changed the premium real estate scene around San Francisco and in Napa Valley through his creative use of social media. He has gained over 200K followers because of his willingness to pass along expert tips for investing in luxury properties. Matthew was also named one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and was included in the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. Today, he is jumping to the front of Northern California’s ultra-competitive luxury real estate market with his company’s proprietary AI-driven platform, which is designed to identify the best real estate investment opportunities, generate sales leads, and maximize returns.</p><p>While <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/">Matthew</a> is an expert in multimillion-dollar properties and thrives on technology, he is more unassuming than you might think. He was grounded in the upbringing he received in Sonoma, California, where his mother, a single parent, taught him about the value of hard work, ethics, and goal setting.</p><p>“That, combined with my fascination with entrepreneurism, real estate, and design, meant that I had big plans for my future, and I couldn’t wait to get started on creating my own life as an adult,” he says.</p><p>After college, Matthew jumped into the real estate market as a part-time investor and flipper. He quickly developed a reputation for working tirelessly, prioritizing client service, and being an expert in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco.</p><p>“I eventually launched <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Diamond Real Estate Group</a> because I was determined to help more people invest in properties around the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew says. He pauses for a moment, then laughs a little. “I probably could have chosen an easier market to break into, but I couldn’t resist the challenge!”</p><p>He says that the keys to his success have been three factors: his ability to explain a complex, ever-changing market to buyers, sellers, and other agents; the power of social media marketing, which has connected him to everyday investors around America; and artificial intelligence.</p><p>“I don’t believe in withholding valuable information that could transform other people’s lives,” Matthew reflects. “I want to teach everyone how to attain the same level of success that I have found and inspire them to believe that it is possible. That is why I concentrate so much on breaking down the complexities of real estate for anyone who is interested.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/u-zyg7S8Wnk3cHkjVMhaXNpk0VD8WQyTU7tjO0u0gWOipZCVMbmXW3r8PLA7-1SV2Go5-HufmXfTCAyFhn8VzeKEkPd9SJEl4QkgYqpD6X-NiLibcrZO3s5py9sLvfMen-3oFuWbZyAHKqtw7ZxI_Rs"></figure><p>Matthew is a frequent guest on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets and works to create an online environment where anyone can come together to learn about real estate. He has been featured on <i>Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, Time, Benzinga,</i> and other publications. He is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Commercial Real Estate Professional, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and an accredited Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource.</p><p>Now, with the launch of his AI-powered platform, Matthew is working to bring more precision to the real estate industry and to maximize the returns on each transaction. His team has spent the last few years developing the technology and celebrated when it was rolled out. </p><p>“Can you imagine what our technology will mean for Northern California’s luxury real estate scene?” he asks. “It is eliminating redundant tasks and focusing on houses, condos, multi-unit buildings, and income/investment properties that match the parameters we are interested in. This means we save time and money, which translates to even better customer service for our clients.”</p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group is also launching its cutting-edge website, which will use AI to help visitors to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to the perfect buyer. The new website will also feature blog articles, white papers, case studies and other valuable content that educate visitors about real estate investment and transactions. Blog posts will provide analysis and insights into current real estate market trends, including data on home prices, rental rates, and inventory levels, and they will also spotlight local businesses, with the goal of increasing community and promoting a stronger economy.</p><p>While Matthew says that artificial intelligence will revolutionize how luxury properties are identified and invested in, he cautions new investors to look past any bells and whistles a realtor might have.</p><p>“Beyond a doubt, artificial intelligence in real estate is big,” he agrees. “We are only starting to see its potential. However, when you are choosing a realtor, wherever your market might be, look at the person first and foremost. Character matters now more than ever, even in the age of AI. At Diamond Real Estate Group, nothing will ever be more important than that.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Cq0482MGa3VV0iwZSTSpOWIjm9-ChLY3xfWpNfcPj3T_xj_Fol76rB17t_UiBrCnF6bBAcxq8R_KnmYeCOcrqkWHUAjgWqxNXa_5N-szWgJy3-tSSSpTWRVFoHBuGgAObQ3sD3eQ-0INRJ1zTpzkgBE"></figure>
09 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Matthew Martinez Opens Up About AI and the Future of Luxury Real Estate</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1XhdH8BASoU4t1fqsXu7juLL2vUzlge4oUUbh74npdrsH06B1e6-MICh8OYu-n4peUiD6b15lwg9j_RSXiFlhrepn-CUaZLyiH-5u_IAHmm_9gBwTqhwrfN2g8Yq2WEQTuDI_wEmtqokyknRqe8j7_8"></figure><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a> is proving that while real estate may be one of the oldest industries in the United States, it can always be improved with original thinking and innovation. Since founding <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, a luxury and investment real estate brokerage, in 2021, Matthew has been reinventing how premium properties in the Bay Area and Napa Valley are identified and invested in. Until now, he has leveraged his extensive knowledge of one the United States’ toughest markets as well as his social media instincts, resulting in 200K+ followers across his channels and being named one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. Now, he is shaking up the scene again with his proprietary AI-powered platform, which streamlines how real estate investment opportunities are identified, leading to more sales leads and higher returns.</p><p>Matthew is surprisingly down to earth, which he attributes to his Sonoma, California, upbringing. He says when he was younger, he developed an empathy for people who were struggling financially.</p><p>“I grew up in a single-parent home,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/">Matthew</a> remembers. “While my mom provided an excellent life for me, there is no denying that she worked very hard to do it. That was true for some of my friends’ families, too. I had a bit of an entrepreneurial bug and dreamed of being able to provide a good life for myself when I got older. I was always fascinated by design and real estate, even when I was younger.”</p><p>After college, Matthew jumped into the real estate market as a part-time investor and flipper. He quickly developed a reputation for working tirelessly, prioritizing client service, and being an expert in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco.</p><p>“I eventually launched Diamond Real Estate Group because I was determined to help more people invest in properties around the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew says. He pauses for a moment, then laughs a little. “I probably could have chosen an easier market to break into, but I couldn’t resist the challenge!”</p><p>He says that the keys to his success have been three factors: his ability to explain a complex, ever-changing market to buyers, sellers, and other agents; the power of social media marketing, which has connected him to everyday investors around America; and artificial intelligence.</p><p>“I don’t believe in withholding valuable information that could transform other people’s lives,” Matthew reflects. “I want to teach everyone how to attain the same level of success that I have found and inspire them to believe that it is possible. That is why I concentrate so much on breaking down the complexities of real estate for anyone who is interested.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/msT0-8A5ZesKI2Fw7jN7Fdu3gMK6vCNZhFIdnsOkUKlvREyvrXdqEkI44Ir3989mFjAd6gczFVpgRBn7Djzlz-yjk6H-cAyRlGvT2UpGsR3K7G0fJ7mpfxj5jgZ-4O6bj2vjObZDcJnt3T_fMlW4C6Q"></figure><p>Matthew is a frequent guest on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets and works to create an online environment where anyone can come together to learn about real estate. He has been featured on <i>Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, Time, Benzinga,</i> and other publications. He is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Commercial Real Estate Professional, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and an accredited Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource.</p><p>Now, with the launch of his AI-powered platform, Matthew is working to bring more precision to the real estate industry and to maximize the returns on each transaction. His team has spent the last few years developing the technology and celebrated when it was rolled out. </p><p>“Seeing it go live was a major milestone for Diamond Real Estate Group,” Matthew says. “Now we are focused on using it to reinvent how condos, houses, multi-unit buildings, and income/investment properties are identified, bought, and sold in Northern California. It is truly exciting to have our productivity be supercharged because of artificial intelligence.”</p><p><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Diamond Real Estate Group</a> is also launching its cutting-edge website, which will use AI to help visitors to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to the perfect buyer. The new website will also feature blog articles, white papers, case studies and other valuable content that educate visitors about real estate investment and transactions. Blog posts will provide analysis and insights into current real estate market trends, including data on home prices, rental rates, and inventory levels, and they will also spotlight local businesses, with the goal of increasing community and promoting a stronger economy.</p><p>Matthew says that as promising as artificial intelligence is for the real estate industry, an AI platform - including the one created by Diamond Real Estate Group - will only be as good as the person using it.</p><p>“We cannot exchange our own judgment for artificial intelligence,” Matthew believes. “That’s why at our firm, we will always stay up to date with the real estate scene in Napa Valley and the Bay Area. We are luxury property experts, not computers. Instead, AI strengthens our ability to use our knowledge and experience for the benefit of our clients.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z0eaglrc7kfmbTXbo_QhR4BIruth89qNOYCtEyWzhDQqj_2PiHh5uSRNeCo9MY0ARoq55hWAQMQbFdYS6NpYdPfurKu5phQmwI_kN6LOL9TNsZFG4PSSjPu_KQjGulIIb5bPCy38EvpcmdSmPwoE-sA"></figure>
07 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Matthew Martinez Disrupts the Napa Valley/Bay Area Real Estate Market with AI</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_F2lnMTzFy_Dkrc6X5XMEX7-i-9Owe_ScbETDoyTxsz6VZLYGkWUve9Txd3PmeFX7q0ispzKGS6xHYyyvubNmWU4QMueyGdZ6nE3av6oBXmWOyjYdRqqhMYChW3UC9QZZKUgNDHlU485N3KyveDbyGs"></figure><p>With thousands of real estate agents in San Francisco, where the average home price can go well over $1MM, it is safe to say it is a competitive market. Then, when you remember that luxury properties are even more expensive, that competition becomes fierce. How do you rise to the top? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a>, the founder of the luxury and investment real estate brokerage <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, knows that it takes a combination of innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, talent, and a commitment to customer service. Named one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram, Matthew has used social media to quickly emerge as an in-demand luxury realtor. Now, with over 200K+ social media followers, he is shaking up how premium real estate is identified and invested in with Diamond Real Estate Group’s proprietary AI-powered platform. It has the potential to transform how sales leads are generated and returns are maximized in an industry long-accustomed to 20th-century technology and results. </p><p>Matthew’s road to reinventing real estate in San Francisco and Napa Valley began in Sonoma, California, where he grew up in a single-parent home. Looking back, he respects the sacrifices and hard work of his mother, who provided him with a wonderful childhood. </p><p>“As I got a little older, my entrepreneurial instincts emerged, and I dreamed of being able to provide a good life for myself as an adult,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/">Matthew</a> says. “I was always fascinated by design and real estate, even when I was younger.”</p><p>After college, Matthew jumped into the real estate market as a part-time investor and flipper. He quickly developed a reputation for working tirelessly, prioritizing client service, and being an expert in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco.</p><p>“I eventually launched Diamond Real Estate Group because I was determined to help more people invest in properties around the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew says. He pauses for a moment, then laughs a little. “I probably could have chosen an easier market to break into, but I couldn’t resist the challenge!”</p><p>He says that the keys to his success have been three factors: his ability to explain a complex, ever-changing market to buyers, sellers, and other agents; the power of social media marketing, which has connected him to everyday investors around America; and artificial intelligence.</p><p>“I don’t believe in withholding valuable information that could transform other people’s lives,” Matthew reflects. “I want to teach everyone how to attain the same level of success that I have found and inspire them to believe that it is possible. That is why I concentrate so much on breaking down the complexities of real estate for anyone who is interested.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9QPXI8NBp7yyPxXKq_VzYEEY7hoxQmWvfP1w7JZDgvCGZFvpyApTyNaqmFKrgHyPlFnqFR3jqIunR6tIu9z_skzf8F_ELxAFYrWST4i0Ko60nJcjRdoOsXplPpfFWBUB4_zv2W51JwHSxjrXL_5EJ5Q"></figure><p>Matthew is a frequent guest on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets and works to create an online environment where anyone can come together to learn about real estate. He has been featured on <i>Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, Time, Benzinga,</i> and other publications. He is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Commercial Real Estate Professional, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and an accredited Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource.</p><p>Now, with the launch of his AI-powered platform, Matthew is working to bring more precision to the real estate industry and to maximize the returns on each transaction. His team has spent the last few years developing the technology and celebrated when it was rolled out. </p><p>“It was incredible to watch our platform go live and to begin getting streamlined, targeted data on houses, condos, multi-unit buildings and income/investment properties in the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew remembers. “We have been able to see our entire business kick it up many notches in terms of productivity, allowing us to serve our clients even more.”</p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group is also launching its cutting-edge website, which will use AI to help visitors to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to the perfect buyer. The new website will also feature blog articles, white papers, case studies and other valuable content that educate visitors about real estate investment and transactions. Blog posts will provide analysis and insights into current real estate market trends, including data on home prices, rental rates, and inventory levels, and they will also spotlight local businesses, with the goal of increasing community and promoting a stronger economy.</p><p>Matthew thinks, however, that while AI offers exciting possibilities for the real estate industry, it will never be able to replace what matters most: service and integrity.</p><p>“AI is exciting, no doubt, and we are only beginning to see what it can do in luxury real estate,” he says. “But, it will be meaningless if we don’t hold on to our core values. At <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, we believe that no matter how technologically advanced we become, nothing will ever be more important than being worthy of our clients’ trust.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bRiZ-hSOr_qXzgZCb0hRp8_xx86oJ9TyPgcbN6E0O_9pAxsB9dVctcgggP8sFEUpWtWSQYXj_7jAf7mHZ9o2SL0bKx31BbncNaLWxTQEB47g11bLE2VaR1X6jMz8AQD7a2iyzuO17xpYuOKHmA4EhZc"></figure>
07 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Meet Matthew Martinez, the Broker Introducing AI to the Bay Area/Napa Valley Real Estate Scene</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7ahx791kV3-BhIwY6SWLLRUSFH0AZ5m9xd8jLSGiqG_YkgrELzcaCisJ2aHm_e53Ut5h_HRZJZVuZp_lUoQe3cm3JY5Top5bSxY3JiLczV5hsEetgMgc5PYZz0QGPSfqIId-f1bGQLhkv9XQ7Ie5k4U"></figure><p>The real estate scene in the San Francisco Bay area and Napa Valley has always been hot, to say the least. With the prices of luxury homes soaring into the tens of millions of dollars, veteran brokers face intense competition to make sales. That is why <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a> is generating buzz these days: while he founded <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, a luxury and investment real estate brokerage, in 2021, he has already been named as one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. With 200K+ followers on social media, Matthew does something rare in real estate - he gives away useful information for free. Now, he is bringing Northern California another first: his company’s proprietary AI-powered platform designed to identify real estate investment opportunities, generate sales leads, and maximize returns.</p><p>In talking with Matthew, you get the sense that he cares about helping people to improve their financial standings through real estate investments. He says that this is due in part to his upbringing in Sonoma, California.</p><p>“I grew up in a single-parent home,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/">Matthew</a> remembers. “My mom worked very hard to provide me with a great childhood. I also had a bit of an entrepreneurial bug and dreamed of being able to provide a good life for myself when I got older. I was always fascinated by design and real estate, even when I was younger.”</p><p>After college, Matthew jumped into the real estate market as a part-time investor and flipper. He quickly developed a reputation for working tirelessly, prioritizing client service, and being an expert in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco.</p><p>“I eventually launched Diamond Real Estate Group because I was determined to help more people invest in properties around the Bay Area and Napa Valley,” Matthew says. He pauses for a moment, then laughs a little. “I probably could have chosen an easier market to break into, but I couldn’t resist the challenge!”</p><p>He says that the keys to his success have been three factors: his ability to explain a complex, ever-changing market to buyers, sellers, and other agents; the power of social media marketing, which has connected him to everyday investors around America; and artificial intelligence.</p><p>“I don’t believe in withholding valuable information that could transform other people’s lives,” Matthew reflects. “I want to teach everyone how to attain the same level of success that I have found and inspire them to believe that it is possible. That is why I concentrate so much on breaking down the complexities of real estate for anyone who is interested.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/d82Ujm3dn3DO8dAIp2gJ7Nc3j2cxXkSqkjz0j8abrWmmJxQ8PVxvOD9ZxLkmxowotUH21SHpUbPASAW_aOHdFF7ClPwI23qQKiL95O3mnTR6Z2ZZO1w4QhdB8zzk-IJC_lzElPuMro-vL_jPhlbSGFU"></figure><p>Matthew is a frequent guest on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets and works to create an online environment where anyone can come together to learn about real estate. He has been featured on <i>Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, Time, Benzinga,</i> and other publications. He is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Commercial Real Estate Professional, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and an accredited Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource.</p><p>Now, with the launch of his AI-powered platform, Matthew is working to bring more precision to the real estate industry and to maximize the returns on each transaction. His team has spent the last few years developing the technology and celebrated when it was rolled out. </p><p>“This will be a game changer for luxury real estate in Northern California,” he believes. “By streamlining how we identify, buy, and sell houses, condos, multi-unit buildings, and income/investment properties, we are leading the market in a completely new direction. We are saving valuable time and money all while ensuring that our clients have the best possible experience.”</p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group is also launching its cutting-edge website, which will use AI to help visitors to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to the perfect buyer. The new website will also feature blog articles, white papers, case studies and other valuable content that educate visitors about real estate investment and transactions. Blog posts will provide analysis and insights into current real estate market trends, including data on home prices, rental rates, and inventory levels, and they will also spotlight local businesses, with the goal of increasing community and promoting a stronger economy.</p><p>While Diamond Real Estate Group is now leveraging AI for its real estate transactions, the core values of the company will remain the same: service, transparency, and integrity.</p><p>“We will always focus on being authentic and establishing long-term relationships with our clients,” Matthew says. “We want to be there for them throughout their life journeys, provide value, and be their trusted go-to source of information about real estate.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gd1QeAwx3X_kVEegcXtKGT-lw31azns8hnsEREmIh1ZHDCK8_MVe_djSYFRnlnibDdzMvc0SvlpllCFqtWDYiCQnitUBube_WUrz9Drj6vx_lL6jEN8gJJPBL1t-bEHrOz6z8JX2Il0BlTbfdCIh-nc"></figure>
02 Mar, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Diamond Real Estate Group Launches High-Tech Website, Invites Investors to Try Out Its AI Platform</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA–<a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, whose proprietary, AI-powered software streamlines how luxury properties are identified and invested in, is launching its high-tech website. Visitors will be able to utilize the company’s AI platform to find off-market investment opportunities and market their homes to potential buyers. The new website also contains blog articles, white papers, case studies, and other educational content on real estate investments and transactions for companies and individuals.</p><p>“The rollout of our new website is a major milestone for us, and we hope it becomes a valuable resource for anyone interested in real estate and business,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a>, Diamond Real Estate Group’s Founder/CEO. “After launching our AI platform and enjoying our own increase in productivity, we wanted to share that capability with visitors to our website so that their own real estate transactions could be potentially streamlined.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TXFomckzKgfJ3vmRIHse6eVg4qooUES-n2CIpIW5Q-0QOXHW-W5WtoZlghbFvbXN5NpYYcgE8rgOlg1CuARi8wKCkyxJT9sGrqEXsP2DESqsoffl65B_swH3_9B431qfK_83xmB9OgxoQtiy7FEf7go"></figure><p><i>Using AI to impact how luxury real estate properties are identified and invested in</i></p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group’s AI software utilizes advanced algorithms and data analysis to identify potential investment properties or buyers based on specific criteria, including location, price, and other factors. It is one of the new features on the company’s website, which was redesigned with a user’s experience in mind and focuses primarily on navigation, functionality, and usefulness. To that end, advanced search capabilities, personalized recommendations, and integrated tools and resources are included.</p><p>Also new is the company’s blog, which Martinez explains is meant to build a sense of community among local business owners and customers, foster a positive business environment, and contribute to the local economy. </p><p>“We will be featuring other local businesses on the Diamond Real Estate Group blog, with the aim of increasing their exposure to the public,” he says. “Readers will be able to learn about the products or services that a company offers, its background and founder, any notable milestones or accomplishments, and its unique selling points.”</p><p>Local companies will be selected based upon their reputation/reviews, uniqueness, involvement in the community, and support for other local businesses. Interested business owners should reach out to Diamond Real Estate Group either by email or on the website’s contact page and include their business’s location, their products and/or services, any notable selling points, and their community involvement initiatives. </p><p>“While we will do our best to get back to all inquiries in a timely manner, we receive a large volume of requests and may not be able to respond immediately,” says Martinez. “We recommend following up after a reasonable timeframe to demonstrate their continued interest in being featured on our blog. We hope to hear from you, as we believe deeply in supporting new businesses in the local area.”</p><p>The blog will also provide information and insights on a wide range of topics related to real estate, investing, and entrepreneurship, such as home prices, rental rates, inventory levels, strategies that include buy-and-holds and fix-and-flip, starting and managing a business, marketing, branding, and team building. </p><p>“One topic we look forward to exploring is real estate investment, which often requires significant financing,” Martinez says. “We plan to go into the finer details of traditional loans, private lending, and crowdfunding. We will also touch on lease agreements, tenant screening, and the use of AI to find investment opportunities and market properties.”</p><p>Anyone interested in experiencing how artificial intelligence is impacting the real estate process is invited to try out Diamond Real Estate Group’s AI platform on its website. They are also encouraged to access its free resources so that they can network, continue learning about real estate and business, and stay up-to-date with trends and developments.</p><p><i>Diamond Real Estate Group, an international, tech-powered brokerage that specializes in the sale and lease of premium real estate, was founded by Matthew Martinez, who was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. Diamond Real Estate Group makes the process of buying, selling, and investing in real estate as streamlined and stress-free as possible. The company also runs a special program to help investors find private, under-market investment opportunities. It has purchased and renovated 25+ properties and regularly shares on social media its suggestions for how to maximize resale value with all buyers and sellers.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Diamond Real Estate Group, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SPA1x0x3unKZgGQiFk8Kh-pUPiNepgxpwJ_jaqZ-IgwgJ2fcKMLTrB1nK7K05pcEzjvm3WOfa7pDrJA9mNDTlrakHhyKrGxwNWXbMucf9yqGmN4mAud2Bbt1eFTiUV2eamnmCHgJyMJcLpGy9D37IIw"></figure><p><i>Founder/CEO Matthew Martinez</i></p><p><i>Matthew Martinez, Diamond Real Estate Group</i><br><i>1-800-661-5080</i><br><a href="mailto:matthew@diamondgroupestates.com"><i>matthew@diamondgroupestates.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
28 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<p>Diamond Real Estate Group Debuts Its New AI Software for Identifying Potential Investments</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA–<a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/">Diamond Real Estate Group</a>, a luxury and investment real estate brokerage, has announced the launch of its proprietary, AI-powered platform that is designed to identify real estate investment opportunities and generate sales leads. Founder/CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-diamondgroup/">Matthew Martinez</a>, who was #30 on Property Sparks’ “Top Real Estate Agents on Social Media,” states that Diamond Real Estate Group will use its software to expand its ability to sell and lease premium residential and commercial properties, develop vacant land, and fix and flip investment properties in Northern California.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TAaKrIRG8dlD5eVwt12quP5N2AWa_4xcej_NRpSs70qZ6EA2-JtW8UkkYlHVRmri5rRu0t_mKpLiT9COEi-YdpQN6ueVjuMj4QUpnV24eIC2R_I7ZP250-3hTBrIc4x8XWhjiMBCrRj_QjM7t3NHVnk"></figure><p><i>Diamond Real Estate Group, a complete suite of real estate services</i></p><p>“We are excited to launch our AI-driven software that will help us to seamlessly buy, sell, and invest in luxury real estate across the San Francisco Bay area and Napa Valley,” says Martinez. “Our system leverages big data, social media, and artificial intelligence so that we can minimize our workload while maximizing our sales productivity.”</p><p>Diamond Real Estate Group’s platform will form the foundation of the company’s customer-first approach to real estate investing, which includes a listing coordinator, committed buyer specialists, transaction coordinator, marketing team, designers, web developers, client care coordinator, inside sales agent, and concierge. </p><p>“We are already seeing the benefits of our new platform when we purchase or sell houses, condominiums, multi-unit buildings and income/investment properties,” says Martinez. “We are able to save more time while still ensuring that our clients have the best possible experience during complex real estate transactions. With our platform, we are changing the face of modern real estate.”</p><p><i>Diamond Real Estate Group, an international, tech-powered brokerage that specializes in the sale and lease of premium real estate, was founded by Matthew Martinez, who was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Instagram. Diamond Real Estate Group makes the process of buying, selling, and investing in real estate as streamlined and stress-free as possible. The company also runs a special program to help investors find private, under-market investment opportunities. It has purchased and renovated 25+ properties and regularly shares on social media its suggestions for how to maximize resale value with all buyers and sellers.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Diamond Real Estate Group, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/68v2vuz86oBciXryOBTZCM9cm8mO-dQPoRtSSBa_7od_2psllFoZ04zNHfBLBWmt14XOXNVldY9VO0wyNT239N0BZiKg-PIHYQHKjYDP_9AwDHT6SebZdhaM_VYTBI44-F0Gs2GVJbc_jCBXw8KyqfI"></figure><p><i>Founder/CEO Matthew Martinez</i></p><p><i>Matthew Martinez, Diamond Real Estate Group</i><br><i>1-800-661-5080</i><br><a href="mailto:matthew@diamondgroupestates.com"><i>matthew@diamondgroupestates.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
25 May, 2023
Mindy DeForest
<p>This would be the presser basically<br><br><br>OFIC Launches New Public-Facing Campaign<br>June 8, 2022 By OFIC<br><br>On June 6, 2022 OFIC launched the start of a long-term initiative called For the Trees that showcases Oregon’s timber industry as part of the solution to the social, economic and environmental issues Oregonians care about most. The forest products sector in Oregon is undeniably part of the solution to climate change, catastrophic wildfire prevention, affordable housing, and a healthy environment, and economic opportunity for families throughout Oregon – and this campaign illustrates that.<br><br>Oregon is changing and population growth has left many Oregonians with a lack of awareness about the timber industry. For the Trees re-introduces Oregonians to one of Oregon’s flagship industries and celebrates the timber industry’s important story about being part of Oregon’s past and future.<br><br>Recently, the timber industry and environmental groups reached a historic agreement that resulted in the most comprehensive changes to Oregon’s forestry regulations in fifty years, which demonstrates how opposing sides can work together on viable solutions to some of the toughest problems facing Oregonians today. It is this spirit of collaboration that the For the Trees campaign celebrates.</p>
20 Sep, 2023
Nisa Karan
<p>Bloomberg/Yahoo/Business Insider/Associated Press/MarketWatch</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CA9ubfb3Z4othRDWuijb0U0onmTWz-oWlQflzYEu2k0/edit#heading=h.9hfo7k7r6qtq">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CA9ubfb3Z4othRDWuijb0U0onmTWz-oWlQflzYEu2k0/edit#heading=h.9hfo7k7r6qtq</a></p>
11 May, 2023
Jessica Fox
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/evvy2HRfT0nfVR4fvpFJsKslps8eyh-dToFkxLzlLK1f0oyyUhUYWUolQmlChH-OKqQ1mJRwErK914BDau8DHomGS-ztjhL-6xp4HPBVIqsbIeY8AB82YUyt6NqPg5LVCuFfEYLDZOa6wpdjjklmzMY"></figure><h2>'Disruptive Branding Expert’ Kimjera Whittington Shares Why North Carolina is Better than California to Run Your Small Business</h2><p>In 2022, <a href="https://kimjera.com">Kimjera Whittington</a> made the huge decision to move her business from her native California to the unknown but promising state of North Carolina.</p><p>Kimjera is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/">Evolve Global Marketing</a>, a brand strategy digital marketing agency. She and her team focus on emerging and creative marketing techniques such as storytelling, disruptive branding, and differentiation strategies to give their clients a competitive advantage and help them stand out in a league of their own.</p><p>“Moving was such a massive change,” she recalls. “I started my business in the early summer of 2018 and quickly realized that California simply was not friendly to small businesses. Fortunately for me, my company was digital - I can work from anywhere, and I could be based anywhere. So I started looking for a new home.”</p><p>Starting a small business is a dream for many entrepreneurs, but the reality of starting a business can be different in different parts of the country. Some states, like Kimjera’s native California, have a reputation for being challenging for small businesses due to high costs and strict regulations. </p><p>“We found that North Carolina has become a popular destination for small businesses and entrepreneurs due to its business-friendly environment and lower cost of living,” Kimjera states. “Having been born and raised in Southern California, the high cost of living was hardly a surprise to me. But it became more relevant when I was trying to run a business.”</p><p>Indeed, California is one of the most expensive states in the country, with high housing costs, taxes, and other living expenses. It's no wonder the minimum wage is at an all-time high of $15.50 per hour. This can make it difficult for small business owners to hire and retain employees at an affordable rate, which is essential for growth and expansion.</p><p>“A large hurdle was the strict employee regulations that small businesses have to abide by," Kimjera says.</p><p>California has some of the toughest employee regulations in the country, which can make it difficult for businesses to operate. On the other side of the country, North Carolina has a lower cost of living, fewer regulations, and affordable talent. North Carolina is known for its pro-business policies, which make it easier for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses with lower overhead and increased profits.</p><p>She also points out that small businesses looking for storefronts or office space struggle much more in California than in other states, like North Carolina. “Real estate is significantly more affordable in North Carolina,” Kimjera explains. “In California, real estate prices are extremely high, which can make it difficult for small businesses to find an affordable office or commercial space. In North Carolina, however, real estate prices are more in alignment with what an entrepreneur needs to scale their business with exceptional team members.</p><p>Kimjera shares that many small businesses are moving to North Carolina due to access to talent. North Carolina is home to a number of top universities and colleges, which produce a large number of highly-skilled graduates each year. This provides small businesses with access to a pool of talented workers who are ready to join the workforce.</p><p>“Another significant reason for me moving my business was the fact that I saw all the universities there,” Kimjera says. “We like to hire and support local talent by offering six-month internships that can ultimately result in paid full-time positions. We believe our incredible emerging talent can learn so much more with hands-on educational opportunities that improve skills and professional acumen.”</p><p>She adds that since two of her three children are currently attending college overseas, her living on the east coast of the US makes it easier for visits. “I’ve been married for 23 years and my family is everything to me,” she says. “Two of my kids being in Europe is challenging, but the school was the best choice for them - and at least now their flights home don’t take as long!”</p><p>This isn’t the only personal reason why Kimjera loves her new home in Charlotte. “Finally having four seasons is incredible,” she admits. “Since moving to North Carolina, I’ve become a huge lake girl. My family loves to spend the day out on a boat and in the water wake surfing, tubbing, and hanging out.”</p><p>She concludes by sharing that the move wasn’t easy, but given the chance, she’d do it again. “I consider myself a wanderlust traveler and a bit of a digital nomad,” she says. “I travel constantly anyway because my clients are all over the world and I love experiencing new cultures. Being able to work from anywhere with an online digital business is vital to my life. I definitely encourage others to consider moving out of California to a place they enjoy. There is freedom and a new feeling of excitement for life and my business that nothing else compares to.”</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com"> https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/</a></p>
30 May, 2023
Jessica Fox
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XmIY6O4L4DOwFCi-ClPBq4ondVOZhUZjecY9sCdtcNcTuNUb_6Wli5lMTBfWO_UJSDDuVzOEg7soG8cuLdEKv6-LaEcGV2BGBMStgxUcPn2AAdf-7GvIovYcTpeuS9ElfhyyNU_sO77vUx7prwhtGSo"></figure><h2><strong>‘StoryBrand Certified Guide’ Kimjera Whittington Disrupts the Marketing Industry With Innovative Storytelling</strong></h2><p>Creating a brand that features unique, compelling storytelling is no easy feat, but it can be achieved with the right approach and techniques. Experienced marketing expert Kimjera Whittington created her company <a href="https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/">Evolve Global Marketing</a> to help B2B businesses disrupt their market so they can gain a true competitive advantage.</p><p>“We are a brand strategy and creative design agency that specializes in disruptive branding and innovative storytelling," Kimjera shares. “We help our clients differentiate their products, services, or organization to stand out in a league of their own.”</p><h3><strong>The power of stories</strong></h3><p>Storytelling has been around for centuries. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have been telling stories to create engagement and capture the attention of an audience. We see this often in the books we read and movies we watch. “Every great movie follows a specific story framework to keep us hooked all the way through the movie until the very end when the hero wins the day,” says StoryBrand Certified Guide, <a href="https://kimjera.com">Kimjera Whittington</a>. “If we apply this same framework to your marketing and branding communication you can use the power of storytelling to drive more engagement and revenue.”</p><p>“Your potential customers want to feel something,” says Kimjera. "They want to find a company that can solve their unique problems and challenges and makes their life or business better. People don't buy the best products and services, they buy when they read or hear words that make them want to buy because the message was communicated clearly. Leveraging the power of innovative storytelling through clear, consistent, and simple brand messaging can get more people to take action thereby creating more leads and sales.”</p><h3><strong>Embrace creativity</strong></h3><p>To stand out from the crowd and tell your brand’s unique story, be prepared to explore creativity in all aspects of your branding. This includes everything from the design of your logo and website to the content you create for your brand, which can be seen in your social media channels, email marketing, digital ads, etc.</p><p>“The digital world has become more complicated and saturated, so you have to figure out how to differentiate your business and uniquely position your company for success,” Kimjera shares. “The world is tired of all the ‘me too’ brands and businesses. They are looking for a product or service that is innovative, creative, and different from all the rest.”</p><p>She adds that in today's digital age, there are endless ways to tell a story. You can explore written content, podcasts, video marketing, and imagery to create a unique and engaging brand experience for your audience.</p><h3><strong>Social storytelling</strong></h3><p>Social media plays a crucial role in innovative storytelling. With the rise of so many different social media platforms, brands now have more opportunities to connect with their audience to create a lasting impact. Through different social media platforms, a business can communicate with its customers on a personal level and become an industry expert through targeted content that creates a sense of community around the brand.</p><p>“The key to successful storytelling on social media is to create content that resonates with your audience because it is helping them make their life or business better,” Kimjera advises. “This means understanding your audience's wants, needs, and pain points, and creating content that speaks to their specific goals and challenges. It's important to use social media to not only share a bit about your company but focus more on becoming a giving brand and guide your potential customers by providing tips, advice, and tons of resources that will help them achieve their goals.” </p><p>User-generated content can also be an incredible resource for your business. Kimjera shares, “By encouraging your customers to share their experiences with your brand and join in on the conversation through their own comments about your content, you can grow your following and engagement. The goal of innovative storytelling is to create a community of loyal, die-hard followers who will care, share, and buy your products and services without hesitation again and again.”</p><p>This can be done through social media campaigns, contests, and influencer partnerships across many different social media channels. Written content is great but by also leveraging visual storytelling techniques such as videos, images, and infographics, brands can create engaging content that captures the attention of their audience on different mediums. </p><h3><strong>Horror stories: what to avoid including Chat GPT!</strong></h3><p>“There are benefits and risks to every type of marketing approach,” says Kimjera. “Like all methods, there are dos and don’ts with storytelling. While we love disruptive marketing, a common mistake is not being aware of who your target audience is and how they will respond to messages that are controversial or provocative."</p><p>Kimjera says that many brands seek to be edgy and consistently create content with shock value. “For some companies, being provocative could be a good thing because that's how they position themselves - that's what they're going for,” she says. “Where it doesn't work is when you try and be provocative or overly controversial - or even just controversial, period - and your ideal customer could be alienated by that type of brand messaging. Finding a balance that blends your ideal customer profile or target audience with the type of messaging and brand voice that's going to get them to engage long term will drive more growth.”</p><p>Another mistake to avoid is thinking Chat GPT is the answer to all your content needs. “Chat GPT is an incredible tool, but it is just that- a tool”, says Kimjera. “Social algorithms are looking for a human voice, not a robot. Use Chat GPT to help you come up with creative ideas but always share your stories from a human perspective and brand voice to ensure you don’t get passed over by more relevant personable content.” Google knows when artificial intelligence is speaking versus a true human voice.</p><p>And finally, failing to take your customers on an educational journey that ultimately leads back to your product or service is a recipe for disaster. Your marketing campaigns must ultimately drive sales, and if your messaging is too abstract or disconnected from what your business does, it will be difficult to bridge the gap between your content and your core offering. Instead, focus on creating compelling stories that highlight the unique challenges your audience faces and help them understand their life and business will be better once that problem is solved. That happens when they work with you!</p><p>“We also advise against being another ‘me too’ brand,” Kimjera warns. “Sure, you can be influenced and inspired by successful campaigns and brands. But merely copying their tactics or messaging is unlikely to achieve the same results.” By avoiding these common mistakes, you can harness the power of disruptive branding and innovative storytelling to drive growth and build a strong brand reputation.</p><h3><strong>The next chapter of your story</strong></h3><p>“Innovative storytelling is a powerful tool in modern marketing and disruptive branding,” Kimjera shares. “If you are looking for a way to gain a true competitive advantage, adjust your brand voice and messaging to let your customers become the hero of every story you tell. This requires you to have a deep understanding of your audience’s problems, values, interests, and behaviors to build authentic connections.”</p><p>She feels that innovative storytelling requires creativity, thinking out of the box, and disruptive brand strategy. Brands that are willing to take risks and experiment with new ideas are more likely to capture the attention of their audience and create a lasting impact.</p><p>“We also encourage consistency without cookie-cutter posts,” Kimjera says. “Brands should be using the same consistent messaging across all marketing channels but not the same posts. Leverage Instagram for your content reels and video stories, Facebook for groups and written content, and LinkedIn for your business expertise. What will work on one channel is not going to work on others. You have to learn the different algorithms and create stories that build your brand identity while varying the content delivery approach across different channels." By creating a cohesive and consistent brand experience, brands can build trust and loyalty with their audience over time.</p><p>Incorporating meaningful and innovative storytelling into your marketing strategy can be challenging, but the rewards will be significant. Working with an expert branding agency like Evolve Global Marketing can take years off the learning curve and help you get the competitive edge you deserve in a fraction of the time.</p><p>“We are passionate about serving the most disruptive and innovative companies who deserve to get results that will grow their brand,” Kimjera says. “From websites to social media, it all starts with creating a brand story that will disrupt your industry and put your business in a league of its own.”</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com"> https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/</a></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Jessica Fox
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e3tNXw1P6fUswEz5Z2IrttgzJgXvLPg2dnAqlCHTr1Mv5jqKPcZwsw_lt0be5u0GPnzi8Zvbby4KvqIwLWbKwf-QYoCmo2fTuXdXqYtB4JdHClcAjJHpy7W4S_3VtuKDi9Q99pBFJ-L5z-h2YiEek1Y"></figure><h2>Learn The Power of Disruptive Branding in Modern Marketing With Kimjera Whittington & How She Helps Her Clients Outmaneuver Their Competition</h2><p>In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, it's not enough to simply have a good product or service. You need to be able to disrupt your industry to capture the attention of your audience. By leveraging disruptive branding to create a unique and memorable brand identity, you can differentiate yourself from your competitors and build a loyal customer base. </p><p><a href="https://kimjera.com">Kimjera Whittington</a> is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/">Evolve Global Marketing</a> and she knows all about being a brand disruptor. She is a keynote speaker, world traveler, and brand strategist who is passionate about utilizing storytelling and radical differentiation to create one-of-a-kind marketing campaigns. With over 25 years of experience as an award-winning corporate executive, she has set the sales and marketing industry on fire by helping thousands of businesses grow and scale in extraordinary ways. Within 18 months of starting her firm, she quadrupled her business and achieved the 7 Figure Female Entrepreneur status.</p><h3>What is disruptive branding?</h3><p>“So what is disruptive branding?” Kimjera asks. “It means breaking the mold, challenging the status quo, taking risks - basically daring to be different.”</p><p>She says that this branding strategy aims to shake up an industry and challenge traditional norms by creating something new, fresh, and exciting. It's about pushing boundaries and taking risks to grab the attention of your target audience and put your business in a league of its own. Disruptive branding is not just about having a unique logo or a catchy tagline, it's about creating an entire brand experience that increases engagement and adds new clients.</p><p>“There are an overwhelming amount of “me too” brands these days,” Kimjera shares. “In a crowded marketplace filled with lookalikes, it’s more important than ever to differentiate yourself from the competition. Disruptive branding is a way to do just that. By creating a brand that is bold, innovative, and unexpected, you can capture the attention of your target audience and outmaneuver sameness.”</p><p>But disruptive branding is not without its risks. It requires a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. It requires a deep understanding of your target audience and what will resonate with them. And it requires a commitment to consistency and authenticity in everything you do.</p><p>Done right, however, disruptive branding can be a powerful tool for modern marketing. It can help you establish a unique identity that sets you apart from the competition and creates a strong emotional connection with your audience. It can help you build brand loyalty and create a tribe of raving fans who are passionate about your brand. And it can help you drive business results by increasing brand awareness, generating leads, and ultimately driving sales.</p><h3>What are the advantages?</h3><p>Disruptive branding often challenges industry standards and maximizes a brand's reach, its customers buy-in, and overshadows competition. When you are in a league of your own, you don't have to compete. It changes the way consumers perceive a product or service, creating a memorable and lasting impact on their minds. Disruptive branding can create buzz and help you position your business as the only logical choice which can reach new audiences and create an expanded customer base.</p><p>One of the most significant advantages of disruptive branding is that it can be used by businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporation, disruptive branding can help you to differentiate yourself and create a lasting impression on consumers. In a world where consumers are bombarded with advertising messages every day, disruptive branding is a powerful tool for cutting through the noise and getting your message heard.</p><h3>What does it look like in real life?</h3><p>“In modern marketing, disruptive branding is still widely unknown,” Kimjera says. “The brands that have adopted this approach have seen significant success as a result. This approach takes someone who knows innovative design thinking, can strategize to develop one's unique positioning, and uses creative storytelling to bring it all together. This is why I pursue this method of branding and marketing with so many of my clients - because it works.”</p><p>She points to several real-world examples of brands that have disrupted their respective industries with their unique branding:</p><p><strong>Dollar Shave Club</strong>: This company disrupted the razor industry by offering a subscription-based model that delivered high-quality razors to customers' doorsteps each month. The brand's irreverent advertising campaigns and humorous videos were a stark contrast to the traditional, serious tone of the industry.</p><p><strong>Airbnb</strong>: This brand disrupted the hospitality industry by offering a platform for homeowners to rent out their spare rooms or entire homes to travelers. Airbnb's branding emphasizes the unique and authentic experiences that travelers can have when staying in a local's home, as opposed to a generic hotel room.</p><p><strong>Tesla</strong>: This brand disrupted the automotive industry by offering sleek, high-performance electric cars that were both environmentally friendly and technologically advanced. Tesla's branding emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and luxury.</p><p>“These brands have all successfully disrupted their industries by taking a fresh approach to branding and marketing,” says Kimjera. “They serve as reminders of what is possible. By breaking away from the traditional norms of their respective industries, they captured the attention of consumers and established themselves as leaders in their fields.”</p><h3>How do I become a disruptive brand?</h3><p>“One of the most common questions I get at Evolve Global Marketing is how to get started,” says Kimjera. “For a client who has never used this approach, there can be challenges involved; but that’s where my team comes in. We are well-versed in this method of marketing and we have several key steps that help guide our clients to achieve a disruptive branding strategy.”</p><p><strong>Develop a deep understanding of your target audience</strong>: To create a disruptive brand, you need to know your target audience inside out. Conduct market research to identify your target audience's needs, desires, and pain points.</p><p><strong>Identify industry norms</strong>: Identify the industry norms that your brand can challenge. What do your competitors do that you can do differently? What are the common characteristics of your competitors' branding that you can avoid?</p><p><strong>Be authentic</strong>: Disruptive branding is all about authenticity. Don't try to force a brand personality that doesn't reflect your company's values. Authenticity is key to building brand loyalty.</p><p><strong>Be bold</strong>: Disruptive branding requires boldness. Don't be afraid to take risks and try something new. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to be willing to do things differently.</p><p><strong>Create a strong visual identity</strong>: Disruptive branding often involves creating a strong visual identity that sets your brand apart. Invest in high-quality design and make sure your branding consistent across all channels.</p><p><strong>Be consistent</strong>: Consistency is key to building brand recognition and loyalty. Make sure your brand messaging, visuals, and tone of voice are consistent across all channels.</p><h3>How can I make social media work for my brand?</h3><p>Social media and digital marketing are essential to amplify your disruptive branding message. This is because they offer a vast range of opportunities to reach a large audience at little to no cost. Social media platforms are built for disruption. Social channel algorithms are built to reward pattern disruption, meaning, information shared that is unlike anything else that exists will perform the best. This outlet of marketing lends itself to disruptive branding and thinking outside the box. Another great use of social media is to create a community around your brand, where customers can share their experiences and engage with your brand in a meaningful way.</p><p>There are other types of digital marketing that can be leveraged to amplify your disruptive branding message. You can use email marketing to send personalized messages to your customers and keep them updated on your latest products or services. You can also use search engine optimization (SEO) to improve your website's visibility and drive more traffic to your website. Additionally, you can use pay-per-click (PPC) advertising through search engines, social media, and re-targeting to drive more awareness of your brand.</p><p>However, it's important to remember that simply using social media and digital marketing is not enough. Your message must be genuine and authentic, and you must provide value to your customers through your branding efforts. Disruptive branding is all about standing out in a saturated market, but you also need to have a clear message and a strong brand identity to back it up. Consumers have more options than ever and are often making purchase decisions based on the values of a brand. By using social media and digital marketing in a strategic way, you can amplify your message and your companies values to a wider audience, while also building a strong brand community that customers want to engage and be a part of.</p><h3>The future of disruptive branding</h3><p>“This methodology is here to stay,” Kimjera affirms. “It’s not just a trend, though it has been more popular in recent years. The traditional marketing playbook is no longer effective, and brands that want to stand out need to take bold risks and push boundaries to be noticed.”</p><p>She says that the key will continue to be creating authentic and meaningful connections with customers. “Brands are more personal now,” she says. “They are focusing on building long-lasting relationships with their customers by delivering exceptional experiences, developing products that cater to their needs, and engaging with them through various channels.”</p><p>Kimjera adds that with the rise of social media and other digital platforms, brands have more opportunities than ever to connect with their customers in real time. Brands that can leverage these platforms to create genuine engagement and build trust with their customers will undoubtedly succeed.</p><p>“At my agency, we’ve found the brands that can anticipate customer needs and offer products or services that solve their customer's problems stand out more,” Kimjera says. “I really think data is the way of the future.” By leveraging data-driven insights, brands can develop products and services that cater to the unique needs of each customer profile, thus creating more meaningful and long-lasting relationships.</p><p>Overall, the future of disruptive branding in marketing is bright. Brands that can break the mold and embrace new ways of thinking will undoubtedly succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com"> https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/</a></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Jessica Fox
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fFQDldRvS2T8fX55d-DhLhOEx3SfZCDbck6zGvRv9Q8xq5hhrFSMHKPGrgvSrw9vnwgGdi19h2Gq0Hp5pmmmqW2wfWjzsH0aVq-uXHuK8eprOFcXMYgtcll8iQ-ZfbK4EKo_Lr5idNeH6yKUJ3BDddw"></figure><h2><strong>The Future is Now: Kimjera Whittington on AI Language Programs</strong></h2><p><a href="https://kimjera.com/">Kimjera Whittington</a> is an entrepreneur, corporate executive, business coach, consultant, and more. As an award-winning executive with over 25 years experience, Kimjera is a leading industry expert who founded her company, Evolve Global Marketing, to help businesses gain a competitive advantage and stand out from their competitors in today's digital world. She is a relentless advocate for her clients' success, employing strategies such as disruptive branding, radical differentiation, and powerful storytelling to make an impact in their businesses. Kimjera's simple goal is to empower businesses with innovative strategies that Outmaneuver Sameness and help them gain a competitive edge.</p><p>One of the newest cutting-edge innovations in the tech industry is the advent of services such as Chat GPT, and Kimjera has agreed to share her thoughts on the current AI industry and its potential.</p><p><strong>What exactly is Chat GPT and what is it used for?</strong></p><p>Chat GPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms to generate human-like responses to text-based inputs. It’s been trained on a huge amount of data, and it can provide accurate and relevant information on a wide range of topics, including business and marketing, which is what I personally find interesting.</p><p>I see it as a great resource for business owners and marketers looking to expand their knowledge and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in their industry. With its vast database of information, Chat GPT can provide insights on topics like market research, consumer behavior, branding, digital marketing, and more.</p><p><strong>What else can AI chat programs be used for?</strong></p><p>A chat program like OpenAI or Jasper can be used as an assistant or advisor to help business owners and marketers develop and execute effective marketing strategies. AI can provide personalized recommendations and insights based on a company's unique needs and goals.</p><p>Here’s an example: a business owner could ask Chat GPT for advice on how to improve their website's search engine optimization (SEO) or how to develop a social media marketing campaign. Chat GPT can provide specific recommendations and insights based on industry best practices and the latest research, as well as taking into account the brand's voice and target audience. </p><p><strong>People are worried that Chat GPT programs will cost human jobs. What do you have to say?</strong></p><p>There’s no need to be afraid of chat programs. A chat program is simply a tool. They’re meant to help humans, not replace them. The human touch can never be completely replicated, but Chat GPT and similar programs can make human jobs a lot easier.</p><p>Business owners in particular should embrace AI as a powerful tool that can help them execute their ideas and provide inspiration for new ones. Programs like Chat GPT can help businesses stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the business world.</p><p><strong>What are some of the main benefits of chat programs?</strong></p><p>One key benefit is the ability to provide personalized insights and recommendations based on a business's unique needs and goals. For example, if a business owner is struggling with a particular marketing challenge, they can turn to Chat GPT for guidance and advice. Chat GPT can provide specific recommendations and insights based on industry best practices, data-driven insights, and the latest research and trends.</p><p>Also, Chat GPT can help business owners discover new opportunities and potential solutions to problems they may not have considered before. By asking open-ended questions and exploring different scenarios, Chat GPT can help unlock new ideas and provide fresh perspectives that can help businesses stay competitive in their industry.</p><p><strong>How can chat programs help in the marketing industry?</strong></p><p>The initial brand story and messaging are critical components of any successful marketing strategy, whether it's being executed by a human or with the help of AI tools like Chat GPT. This is because the brand story and messaging serve as the foundation for all marketing copy and materials, providing a clear understanding of the brand's values, mission, and unique selling proposition.</p><p>If you’re using something like Chat GPT in marketing, you have to make sure to provide the AI with a clear understanding of your brand story and your message. This can help ensure that the copy it generates aligns with the brand's voice and tone. You can do this by providing Chat GPT with a set of keywords, phrases, and brand guidelines that reflect the brand's values, mission, and unique selling proposition.</p><p><strong>Can Chat GPT help with SEO?</strong></p><p>Absolutely. You can definitely apply SEO keywords to help improve the visibility of the brand in search engine results pages and attract more traffic to its website. Just make sure you’re incorporating SEO keywords into the information fed into the AI. You can even ask the AI for suggestions on SEO keywords to use for your specific industry and it will offer helpful ideas.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/SCcSd4E2Xpdl85mfLvHAoX2NDlsPmVxjdbW2xFuEyqwxxP9PLVNW9_0Fc3iLudytjAIKLobJXC4YOtPyqmcVcrv2nb6CtjVgZ2ypAFIm4QjEOrB9CT-VZlq2Qklsg6vAXjDv4PYk9DYPruA2SX0a58k"></figure><p><strong>Can I use the AI copy exactly as it’s generated?</strong></p><p>I definitely wouldn’t. You’ll need to go over everything that the AI generates to infuse it with human personality. Remember, you want to create an engaging and memorable experience for your customers. You’ll want to use language that reflects the brand's personality, such as playful or serious, depending on the brand's target audience and overall tone.</p><p><strong>About Evolve Global Marketing</strong></p><p>Evolve Global Marketing, founded by Kimjera Whittington, is a cutting-edge branding and marketing agency that helps businesses stand out in today's crowded digital landscape. The company specializes in disruptive branding, radical differentiation, and storytelling to create a unique competitive edge for its clients. With over 25 years of experience as an award-winning corporate executive, Kimjera understands the challenges businesses face in standing out from their competitors. Through her agency, online courses, marketing templates, and free resources, Kimjera and her team have helped thousands of businesses achieve success, with annual revenues up to $500 million. Evolve Global Marketing's innovative approach has been recognized by Forbes, The LA Times, and numerous podcasts, including Entreprenuer.com. With a focus on empowering businesses to Outmaneuver Sameness, Evolve Global Marketing is committed to making a significant impact on the success of its clients.</p><p>Learn more:<a href="https://kimjera.com/"> https://kimjera.com/</a> </p><p>Evolve Global Marketing:<a href="https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com"> https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/</a></p>
05 Jun, 2023
Jessica Fox
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/oKrCU0T06FNXRtASZHMlC0ABxFe3rkWwhg7spQBosjqN_HfkZ5rvTuUo2vVM9VFU88tY-LAGxrl2p_xSEq7XzJkkSbsE-2YBCWS_tFgJA-mwxfa7ENNN2WIRMLnNWrpqGPx0nNRsIBG2dVfW66WUMRY"></figure><h2>Unlock Your Brand's Potential with Kimjera Whittington's Unique Approach</h2><h3><i>“Branding is not a department. It’s a community that offers a unique and purposeful customer experience through visuals and messaging. Customers are looking for something that stands out and solves their problems in a fresh way. To capture their attention, you have to introduce them to a new way of thinking and speaking, rather than just trying to sell to them.”</i></h3><h4>~ Kimjera Whittington</h4><p>To build a loyal following of customers who are eager to care, share, and purchase your brand, it's essential to create a brand that stands out in a radical and innovative way. By using a proven framework to tell your brand's unique story, you can create a community of devoted brand enthusiasts. Whether you're launching a new product or seeking to transform your organization, Evolve Global Marketing, led by Kimjera Whittington, has helped countless brands disrupt their markets and leverage the power of storytelling to gain a competitive edge that helps them outmaneuver sameness.</p><p>“Brands that are radically different and disrupt their industry enjoy an unbeatable competitive advantage,” Kimjera says. “With ‘me too’ brands multiplying rapidly, it's becoming increasingly challenging to stand out and grab the attention of your ideal client.” She adds that to capture the interest of your targeted audience, you need to develop an understanding that your customers are looking for unique solutions that can improve their lives and businesses. They are inspired by relatable stories that resonate with them. To succeed, you need to find strategies that position you as a standout player in your field. By doing so, you can attract more clients, leads, and sales revenue.</p><p>“It’s not enough just to solve a problem if no one knows about it,” Kimjera instructs. “You need to evolve with the changing times and be willing to put yourself out there. You might have the next biggest thing - but if you aren’t getting it to the people that need and want it, your business won’t go where you want it to go.”</p><p>Kimjera Whittington is a renowned founder, keynote speaker, brand disruptor, innovative storyteller, marketing strategist, and wanderlust traveler. As the Founder and CEO of Evolve Global Marketing, a cutting-edge branding and marketing agency, Kimjera is a world-leading expert on disruptive branding, radical differentiation, and storytelling. With over 25 years of experience as an award-winning corporate executive in sales and marketing, she has helped thousands of businesses achieve success and outmaneuver sameness in today's digital world.</p><p>Kimjera's innovative approach using disruptive brand strategy and the power of storytelling has helped her clients achieve a true competitive advantage, with annual revenues of up to half a billion dollars. She has grown her business 4x in under one year and achieved the 7 Figure Female Entrepreneur status in 18 months.</p><p>Kimjera's goal is to empower one million professional service business owners and entrepreneurs with branding, marketing, and storytelling strategies that set them apart from their competitors. She is a Certified StoryBrand Guide, Level C Brand Strategist, and Business Coach.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Bxlmc4x3u8BwjyxcFRfxxWQc8Y4b0r2ypxOUz_fQ_BpXhWPUpRLHJ4ZFnIwgA8g-6JK9IPQySdCDnzgMN4gjb_Tx6gZXDacf_3desMmRM3R_LM-IwgbsK6Tz0tSsHCAxaQLd46oWLAXVX-aCZ6OIfjs"></figure><p>In addition to her professional achievements, Kimjera has faced challenges as a woman in sales leadership, entrepreneurship, and as a minority-owned business founder and CEO. Despite these challenges, she persevered and is now sharing her expertise with entrepreneurs worldwide through her online courses.</p><p>Kimjera's warm and optimistic personality shines through in everything she touches, making her an excellent keynote speaker for any event. When she is not serving her clients, she enjoys traveling the world as a digital nomad or spending time on the lake with her husband of more than 23 years and their three beautiful children.</p><p>“I firmly believe that part of the creative process is taking the time to enjoy life, loved ones, and nature,” Kimjera says. “I feel that solving problems - being an industry disruptor - must be balanced with experiencing joy and peace. When you’re refreshed, you can bring your best to your business. I’ll never stop traveling and appreciating the beauty of the world. It helps me bring my A-game and has been a huge part of the success I have enjoyed.”</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com">https://www.evolveglobalmarketing.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjerawhittington/</a></p>
18 May, 2023
Jessica Fox
<h2>Evolve Global Marketing Launches Innovative New Website Template That Can Be Launched in 7 Business Days</h2><p><i>Mooresville, NC</i> - <a href="https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/">Evolve Global Marketing</a>, a digital marketing agency, has announced the launch of its educational campaign, which includes online courses, templates, and free resources. Part of this educational push is the agency’s “The Only Website Template You Will Ever Need”, which Evolve Global says has the potential to allow anyone to design and launch a website within 7 days.</p><p>Evolve Global’s new website template - <a href="https://kimjera.com/7-day-website">"The Only Website Template You Will Ever Need"</a> - is a versatile and customizable website template that can be used by businesses of all sizes and industries. The template includes a variety of features, such as a responsive design, built-in SEO optimization, e-commerce capabilities, and easy customization options.</p><p>The company feels that the template's key offering is its methodical layout with the capability to increase lead generation, as well as the potential to expand sales and revenue. Evolve Global has years of experience in helping brands build high converting websites, and its leadership team decided it was time to put all of its marketing secrets into one website template. They knew it needed to be easy to use by anyone, regardless of one's experience designing and developing websites.</p><p>The template also includes pre-designed pages and sections, such as a homepage, about us page, services page, portfolio page, and contact page. These pages can be easily edited and customized to fit a business's specific needs and branding.</p><p>In addition, the template includes integrations with popular third-party tools and platforms, such as Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and social media platforms. This allows businesses to easily connect their website with their marketing and analytics tools.</p><p>Evolve Global Marketing feels that their new website template serves as a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to establish a professional and effective online presence without the high expense of working with an exclusive marketing agency. The template’s range of features and customization options can help businesses and entrepreneurs create a website that reflects their unique brand and meets their specific needs.</p><p>Agency CEO and founder Kimjera Whittington states, “Our online courses are designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners develop their skills in digital marketing in a successful DIY kind of space,” she says. “We cover a range of topics, from branding and developing a strong message, to building a website, blogging, email marketing, and even search engine optimization (SEO).”</p><p>One popular course is "The Complete Digital Marketing Course", which provides a comprehensive overview of digital marketing strategies and techniques. This course includes modules on website design, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and paid advertising.</p><p>Another popular course is "SEO for Beginners," which teaches the basics of search engine optimization and how to optimize a website to rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs). This course covers topics such as keyword research, on-page optimization, off-page optimization, and link building.</p><p>Whittington and her team at Evolve Global Marketing are experiencing an overwhelming response from offering marketing resources to businesses of all sizes and entrepreneurs of any industry. Whittington says, “After working on this project, my team and I realized how fulfilling it was to bring high level marketing strategies that are typically reserved for large corporations with big budgets to the small and medium sized businesses and solo entrepreneurs.” She continued on to say, “There is no reason why these marketing secrets should only be reserved for the big guys, which tends to happen in the marketing industry, but I want to share these secrets with the world and help as many businesses as I can be successful."</p><p>As the global economy can and has experienced significant shifts, Evolve Global knows that small and medium businesses and solo entrepreneurs face unique challenges. The company is working to be a resource for high level marketing products and strategies that are more accessible. “We are also pleased to announce that we’re offering a range of free resources to help businesses improve their marketing efforts,” Whittington reveals. “These resources are available on our website and include blog articles, webinars, eBooks, and templates.” Many of these resources are the same strategies their agency has used to brand and market 7 and 8 figure companies. Now they are making them available to everyone.</p><p>“We feel that our free resources provide a valuable opportunity for businesses to improve their marketing efforts without incurring additional costs,” Whittington affirms. “Our blog articles, webinars, eBooks, and templates offer actionable insights and tips that can help businesses attract and retain customers, increase sales, and grow their business.”</p><p>In addition to the new website template, online courses, and free resources, Evolve Global Marketing also offers one-on-one coaching and consulting services to help entrepreneurs and business owners develop customized digital marketing strategies that meet their unique needs and goals.</p><p><i>Evolve Global Marketing is a digital marketing agency that offers a range of services such as brand strategy, brand messaging, web design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, email marketing, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. The agency aims to help businesses achieve their goals through targeted and effective digital marketing strategies.</i></p><p>7 Day Website Template: <a href="https://kimjera.com/7-day-website">https://kimjera.com/7-day-website</a></p><p>Evolve Global Marketing:<a href="https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/"> https://evolveglobalmarketing.com/</a></p>
01 Mar, 2023
Amrit Bhatia–Creating a High Quality Products
<p><br> </p><p>Project management is the art and science of planning, organizing, and managing resources in order to achieve specific goals. It is an essential part of any business venture or project, as it helps to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. Project management also involves coordinating tasks, managing resources, and monitoring progress. The goal of project management is to create a plan that effectively organizes resources and ensures that all goals are met. This includes identifying risks and taking steps to mitigate them, setting deadlines, and tracking progress. With the right project management practices in place, businesses can find success in any venture.</p><p>Amrit Bhatia is a project management specialist with over 15 years of Information Technology (IT) and Business Management experience in both the public and private sectors. Currently, Bhatia works forAmazon Web Services(AWS) which she considers to be a wonderful company that is creating a valuable impact on the way that people run their businesses. </p><p>In the past Amrit has worked for companies like HERE Technologies, WW.Grainger, Genpact/GE, and IBM. Throughout her almost two decades of experience in the industry, Bhatia has worked within several big named companies in Healthcare, aviation, Maps, Cloud services, and manufacturing. She played a critical role in these companies managing customers, and their multiple different programs and processes. </p><p>Leading as a liaison between the Business and IT sectors, Amrit Bhatia has been able to confidently express her ability to build a high-quality product. Each project that she is brought on to is a new opportunity for her to showcase her expertise and skills in the industries that she works within. </p><p>People who have worked with Amrit in the past have expressed their successes while having her on their team. She has the skills and knowledge to jungle several roles in each team that she is a part of. As she continued to deliver on successful programs, her span of influence and leadership responsibility also increased. She worked closely with multiple product and development teams to ensure complete alignment and that all strategic and customer commitments were being met. </p><p>Much of the team's success was a direct result of Amrit's attention to detail, ability to build trust across teams, and a commitment to make sure that anything she owned was a complete success. She keeps high standards for herself and the teams she works with, and is not intimidated by a challenge. </p><p>By using her knowhow and out of the box thinking skills, Amrit has a strong passion for building better businesses. She takes a human approach to a very technological task, making her unique in her career. </p><p>For more information about Amrit Bhatia, visit her </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-bhatia-31076463/">LinkedIn</a></p>
21 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/33sj8ByqoLMtDoQTWmTCT_uPb4J5TLdttVSuaoOPFO3JZKSZGcWFPyitajCMUA1aVX6UdLazdlR5lJ-gqoEtQDPJPpD6biOqgNjRefMadc2TxJcTeXxfh-KCenxKxO-_JVAIiSaBxb-pdRSVHWxMlgM"></figure><h2>Keith Gebert: Breaking Down Financial Planning</h2><p>As the founder of RightBridge Financial Group, a wealth management firm, Jason Gebert has heard it all - and he says that a huge number of clients come to him feeling utterly overwhelmed by the prospect of financial planning.</p><p>“Financial planning can be complex and confusing, particularly if you are not familiar with financial concepts, such as asset allocation, tax implications, and investment strategies,” Keith shares. “Also, it can be an emotional journey. Fear, anxiety, and stress can make financial planning overwhelming, particularly if you are dealing with financial issues, such as debt or job loss.”</p><p>He adds that good financial planning requires time and effort to research and implement the best strategies that fit your financial goals, and some people feel overwhelmed by the commitment. Also, the financial environment is constantly changing with new rules, regulations, and tax laws, making it difficult to keep up. And many people simply lack financial education and expertise, making it harder to make informed financial decisions.</p><p>“To overcome these challenges, it’s really important to get guidance from a financial advisor who can help you understand the complexities of financial planning,” Keith says. “At RightBridge, we work with clients to develop a plan that meets their unique needs and goals. We also help keep them informed about changes in the financial environment and provide ongoing support to help them stay on track.”</p><h3>Think about what you want</h3><p>Before you start investing your money, you need to consider your financial goals, your risk tolerance, and your investment horizon. Keith says that an individual’s financial goals will determine the type of investments they should make, as well as how much they should allocate to each investment.</p><p>“If you have a long-term goal, such as saving for retirement, you may want to invest in stocks or mutual funds that have the potential for higher returns over the long term, but also carry a higher level of risk,” he reveals. “On the other hand, if you have a short-term goal, such as saving for a down payment on a house, you may want to invest in lower-risk investments, such as certificates of deposit or high-yield savings accounts.”</p><p>Keith educates his clients that their particular risk tolerance is another important factor to consider when constructing a financial portfolio. Some people are comfortable taking on a higher level of risk in the hopes of achieving higher returns, while others prefer a more conservative approach.</p><p>“You also need to consider your investment horizon,” he says. “This is the length of time you plan to hold your investments. A longer investment horizon may allow you to take on more risk, while a shorter investment horizon may require a more conservative approach.”</p><h3>Start building your portfolio</h3><p>Once you have considered these factors, you can begin constructing your financial portfolio. This may involve diversifying your investments across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, to minimize risk and maximize returns - which is a strategy employed at RightBridge Financial Group.</p><p>“When I founded RightBridge, it was with the intention of utilizing creative solutions that meet individual needs and situations,” Keith affirms. “We help select individuals and families to protect and increase their assets and wealth. We handle tax exposure, insurance against risks, and we also help them create a legacy for their future.”</p><p>RightBridge Financial Group assists affluent families in creating a financial plan to safeguard and enhance their wealth, manage tax exposure, mitigate potential risks, and establish a legacy for their future. RightBridge employs a range of strategies such as alternative investments, endowment structuring, risk mitigation, and expert fund managers to construct a dynamic portfolio that meets the needs of its clients.</p><p>“As every client has unique needs and objectives, we provide personalized attention throughout the planning, execution, and follow-up phases,” Keith says.</p><p>Employing a proactive approach, RightBridge works with clients to develop a customized strategy that effectively addresses their financial goals using the most efficient methods available. Recognizing that unforeseen challenges can arise, the company strives to anticipate and address these situations as they occur, ensuring that clients stay on track toward a fulfilling and purpose-driven financial future.</p><h3>Consider your legacy</h3><p>“We place great importance on providing a stable retirement income as a key factor in achieving a fulfilling and enduring retirement,” Keith says. “Retirement should be something to look forward to - not worry about!”</p><p>By carefully assessing each client's financial situation, RightBridge seeks to develop a tailored retirement plan that helps generate an income that is sustainable throughout the client’s retirement years. The plan is designed to maximize the value of their assets and establish a legacy for their heirs or beneficiaries.</p><p>“Legacy planning can be a challenging and emotional process that involves making complex decisions about your assets and their distribution after your passing,” Keith says. “It’s a sensitive subject, but definitely one that should be addressed.”</p><p>Whether a client wishes to leave their assets to heirs, a charitable organization, or develop a business succession plan, Keith and his team are equipped to design a comprehensive strategy to achieve these goals. The RightBridge team understands that each client has unique needs and objectives, and takes a personalized approach to ensure that each legacy plan is customized to the client’s specific circumstances. </p><p>“We work closely with you to address any concerns, identify potential challenges, and develop a plan that reflects your values and wishes while maximizing the value of your assets,” Keith assures. “Our goal is to provide peace of mind and confidence that your legacy will be preserved for generations to come.”</p>
21 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/b14NaJdikBjfhBpgLt-n4zPKmU_2Fpqju4nfFYqhIOIS4scm2SyMCOKFLHTElT1s6Zg_6nNRBXS0yZi--aiedUmI4cWqSV2cHP7Bp48W3ZhqtObmvjxh-FavVE1CPAch_-Uw34o4Hs5FbAmY806i20U"></figure><h2>Keith Gebert: How to Build Your Fiscal House</h2><h3><i>RightBridge Financial Group pioneers the financial blueprint strategy</i></h3><p>Building a new house can be an exhilarating experience. The thought of designing your dream home from scratch, choosing every detail to suit your taste and needs, and seeing it all come to life can fill you with a sense of excitement and anticipation. From picking out the perfect plot of land to deciding on the layout, materials, and finishes, every step of the construction process presents a new opportunity to express your creativity and personality. The prospect of creating a space that is uniquely yours, tailored to your family's lifestyle and preferences, can be incredibly rewarding. As the project progresses and you see your vision taking shape, the excitement builds and the sense of accomplishment grows stronger. While building a new house may come with its challenges and obstacles, the thrill of seeing your dream home finally come to fruition makes it all worth it in the end.</p><p>Keith Gebert says that creating a financial plan is just like building a house.</p><p>As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® and a Forbes Finance Council Member with a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) Certification from Wharton, Keith has the credentials and experience to know what he’s talking about.</p><p>“As with building a physical house, constructing a solid financial portfolio requires a well-thought-out plan that aligns with your long-term objectives,” he says. “We start off by establishing a timeline to achieve specific goals. For instance, stocks can offer a chance for greater returns, but they should be used over a longer period of time to counteract short-term losses. You’ll want to think about your retirement goals and factor in your present age, the age you wish to retire, and the income required at that point to fulfill your desired standard of living."</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CUnonDIJAYvkAp45v_jFAZMg9Skaw2IzgOApKhcmHWT8rZUcu0glQTbHfBMFKzkIKq9_y5KxN3Nay4ZY6mu7lW61xVOmnsh6zghqRsVYnYGUJwWT-6xozgsATBeWp0Uq9uYdfT_unimukLJiEFgnlC8"></figure><h3>Adding insulation to your home</h3><p>Risk management is similar to adding insulation to safeguard the walls, floors, and ceilings of your fiscal house against potential hazards such as market downturns or inflation. Risk management approaches and insurance products that can aid in these strategies include:</p><ul><li>Diversification: Spreading your investments across various assets, sectors, and geographies to reduce the risk of losses in one area.</li><li>Growth: Investing in assets that have the potential to appreciate in value over time and outpace inflation, such as stocks or real estate.</li><li>Liquidity: Holding a portion of your assets in liquid form, such as cash or short-term investments, to provide flexibility in case of unexpected expenses or emergencies.</li><li>Cash Flow: Ensuring that you have sufficient cash flow to meet your financial obligations and avoid relying too heavily on debt.</li></ul><h3>Remodeling your fiscal house</h3><p>“You can build a dream home, but still find yourself wanting to remodel from time to time,” Keith says. “Think about it - you loved that floral wallpaper ten years ago, but now you want something new and fresh. Your financial ‘house’ is the same. A great investment ten years ago might have changed. Your own goals and needs may have changed. You’ll want to review from time to time to make updates.”</p><p>Just as you undertake home remodeling projects to keep your living space up-to-date and functional, it's important to review your fiscal house strategies at least annually to ensure your portfolio remains aligned with your needs. An experienced advisor can assist you in determining what modifications are appropriate based on the objectives you seek to achieve. This may include evaluating your risk tolerance, adjusting your asset allocation, rebalancing your portfolio, and assessing the performance of your investments. Regular reviews and adjustments can help you stay on track toward achieving your financial goals.</p><h3>The future of your home</h3><p>“It’s important for us to educate our clients when it comes to planning what happens afterwards,” Keith stresses. “When you build a physical house, you think about what’s going to happen to it after your time living there is over. Your financial plan is similar. What’s going to happen to your wealth and assets after your life has ended? And in the meantime, how are you going to plan to use your retirement benefits wisely?”</p><p>The duration of maintaining your fiscal house depends on your life expectancy and the retirement income you require. Therefore, your fiscal strategy should incorporate sustainability elements to ensure that you don't exhaust your retirement assets too soon. Here are a few sustainability issues to consider:</p><ul><li>Coordinating your distribution plan with your Social Security benefits to maximize your retirement income.</li><li>Repositioning your wealth with an IRA rollover to minimize taxes and take advantage of investment opportunities.</li><li>Determining when to withdraw income from taxable or tax-deferred accounts to manage taxes and preserve your assets.</li><li>Deciding when to take a lump sum instead of defined benefit pension benefits to ensure sufficient income for retirement.</li><li>Minimizing tax implications associated with job income, required minimum distributions, and Roth IRA conversions.</li><li>Utilizing products that provide a steady and reliable stream of income to support your retirement lifestyle.</li><li>Ensuring that your surviving spouse receives lifetime income by incorporating strategies such as joint and survivor annuities.</li><li>Leaving a legacy for your loved ones or charitable organizations through estate planning.</li></ul><p>It is crucial to consult a team of professionals, including a financial advisor, insurance professional, tax professional, and attorney, as these issues can have significant tax and legal consequences. By understanding these issues and implementing appropriate strategies, you can achieve long-term financial stability and ensure that your retirement assets last throughout your lifetime.</p><p>“When constructing your fiscal house, you must begin with the foundation, because without a strong foundation, the house may crumble,” Keith states. “At RightBridge, we can help you create that strong foundation, so that your ‘house’ can last as long as you need it to.”</p>
21 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CuCSvP5ICLTG3vwq9u3-sFkVX6JEzkRQKWZnTEDFVFUxQtXzMoxtBmcT3pxltoHv6kNvJz_78bjRPCckkMofUbhcXsCAJP31vhcRX4ihlH7jWoAwHSMAYrD-eTSnsp6EnXZoH-uLGxXSMGxWHNiSzQ"><figcaption>It's never too soon to start saving and planning.</figcaption></figure><h2>Connecting Life's Financial Journey with Keith Gebert</h2><p>On Halloween morning in 1992, Keith Gebert's father, who worked in construction, suffered a major accident. He was in a coma for three months, leaving his family terrified of losing their loved one - and terrified of how they were going to pay their bills.</p><p>“At any given moment, something unexpected can strike,” Keith says somberly. “Without the proper planning to protect your assets and your hard-earned money, you could be left in a very scary situation - as my family was.”</p><p>As the founder of <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">RightBridge Financial Group</a>, Keith feels that the approach to wealth management is centered around the idea that each client - each life - is unique and requires an individualized plan. The experienced financial advisors at RightBridge work closely with clients to develop a customized strategy that meets their specific needs and financial goals through all of life’s journeys.</p><p>“Our focus is proactive wealth management,” Keith shares. “We’re constantly keeping a watchful eye on market trends, investment opportunities, and potential risks. Our aim is to assist clients in making informed decisions that align with their financial objectives, resulting in the creation of a well-diversified portfolio that can withstand market volatility. This is how to navigate the unforeseen storms that arise. You can’t tell the future, but you can plan for it.”</p><p>In addition to investment management, RightBridge also offers a comprehensive range of wealth management services, including tax planning, insurance analysis, and estate planning. The goal is to help clients protect and grow their wealth, reduce tax exposure, and ensure that their assets are passed onto future generations in a manner consistent with their values and goals.</p><p>At RightBridge Financial Group, the belief in the power of personalized wealth management drives their commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dWiNf93DuuYeLB26FUAHZVukiCkaH39sWX1qg9AdBSRDEEACXzSTgr11URrPOLJCf_KDuVp-TTw3GwEvnXdZGPj0b2gr3JC7LPRWGKhOrz_M8qmhe2BousdZxYeRwNWQwQcP4fIDJWff3SQSyc7i5w"><figcaption>RightBridge Founder Keith Gebert</figcaption></figure><h2>Maximize retirement income & create a comprehensive retirement plan</h2><p>“We understand that retirement planning is a complex and ever-changing process,” Keith affirms. “That's why we take a personalized approach to help you achieve your unique retirement goals. Our team of experienced financial advisors will work with you to create a customized plan that takes into account your current financial situation, risk tolerance, investment goals, and future aspirations.”</p><p>From clients who are just starting to think about retirement to those who are already retired and looking to make the most of their savings, RightBridge can create an action plan to fit the situation.</p><h2>Diversify investments & manage risk</h2><p>At RightBridge Financial Group, the first step in the wealth management process is to align portfolio allocations with each client's individual risk tolerance, while keeping each client’s portfolio as diverse as possible. This helps ensure that clients are comfortable with the investment choices being made on their behalf.</p><p>“Diversifying helps spread out your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographies, reducing the impact of potential losses in one area on your overall portfolio,” Keith reveals. “By having a diverse mix of investments, you can potentially lower your risk and increase your chances of weathering market fluctuations and achieving your long-term financial goals.”</p><p>Once the portfolio is established, the team at RightBridge continuously monitors and reviews the investments to ensure that they are performing as expected. If changes are necessary, the team will assess the situation and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the portfolio remains aligned with the client's goals and risk tolerance.</p><p>This proactive approach to wealth management is what sets RightBridge Financial Group apart. By keeping a close eye on the portfolio and making adjustments as needed, they are able to help clients achieve their financial goals and maintain a sense of comfort and confidence in their wealth management choices.</p><h2>Plan your financial future</h2><p>The RightBridge team will acquire a comprehensive understanding of your financial goals and current financial situation. With this information, these financial advisors can make personalized recommendations and help create a plan that is tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.</p><p>There are often multiple paths to achieving your financial goals, and the team at RightBridge is committed to helping you discover the pros and cons of each option. RightBridge can assist with growing your wealth, reducing your tax exposure, or ensuring a secure financial future for yourself and your loved ones. Keith Gebert and his team will work with you to develop a comprehensive wealth management plan that is designed to help you achieve your objectives.</p><p>By taking a personalized approach to wealth management, the team at RightBridge Financial Group is dedicated to helping you build a brighter financial future. The journey towards financial security and prosperity starts now - it’s never too late to start planning and making adjustments to your financial life.</p><h2>Envision your legacy</h2><p>Legacy planning is a critical component of overall wealth management and can often involve complex and emotional decisions. “If you're looking to leave your assets to your heirs, a charity, or are in the process of developing a business succession plan, we can help you design a strategy that aligns with your goals and values,” Keith promises. “We will take the time to understand your unique situation, listen to your concerns, and provide guidance and support as you navigate this process.”</p><p>The team at RightBridge is dedicated to helping you preserve and pass on your wealth in a manner that is consistent with your values and goals. They will work with you to develop a legacy plan that takes into account your estate planning needs, tax considerations, and wealth transfer strategies.</p><p>At RightBridge Financial Group, the goal is to help you leave a lasting legacy that reflects your values and supports your loved ones for generations to come.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a> </p>
21 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<h2>Keith Gebert & RightBridge: Financial Education for a Fuller Life</h2><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAD4NWyfAAABEgAQABhZYhQjTsRLq2An6eKze2k%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.aRxO_R1v41b1GJmfd2n20f7T4AgS38ZcXuRILekL5DFZqMBRN7yw-DotW8hoQkY94effgYvHdIuzNwtqViY9c6c1PHHMF0hLzvxT_pgQKDuitp4jL_bUJO8ITMBeJr08Imt_GLSLVBhZSwnEPs7HK4qC43GvVKsY0GHl6nVzwzafLAfuopfm7r1xaq1gdnCFlIWd5xz9-v0Ik762YKa8QG4hQLR_GElK19fCjYs-cruD3RgF6yyehzupujM_r5FNj6f-BJSCpQpQtLS3Zr7eEr1qr9meZ1zXtJcIVJq5sIfi2t-JfKhTwMiPBFflJVemLg89FQ1R8yAuMrNLCEjPow&X-OWA-CANARY=KhfNHV1_BEaseSmsCpxy0YBQaTQsJNsYuDDdc32dqIrCY1_G-4JcvbFX7gwxsnnMUpjx3Yq_bH0.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230303006.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"><figcaption>RightBridge founder Keith Gebert</figcaption></figure><p>Keith Gebert founded his company based on a simple principle: never stop learning.</p><p>“We do more than just wealth management,” he shares. “We provide financial education to last your whole life. The more you know, the more wisely you can plan financially. We take the burden off our clients by providing expertise and experience, but we also offer full transparency by being passionate about educating them.”</p><p>RightBridge is a financial planning and wealth management company that assists affluent families in creating a plan to protect and grow their wealth, manage their tax exposure, insure potential risks, and create a legacy for their future. The company uses alternative investments, top-performing fund managers, endowment structuring, and risk mitigation strategies to build a diverse portfolio for clients. They offer personalized attention and a proactive approach to financial planning, tailoring their services to each client's specific goals and objectives using the most efficient methods available.</p><p>Keith Gebert is in the wealth management industry because he values the idea that giving leads to a greater sense of fulfillment in life. He aims to guide individuals towards a financially secure future with purpose and significance. For Gebert, wealth management is about more than just money; it's about providing peace of mind and allowing individuals to focus on what truly matters to them, such as family, personal goals, and dreams. Through wealth management, Gebert hopes to help individuals achieve financial stability and the freedom to pursue their passions.</p><p>Gebert is a seasoned financial professional with over 15 years of experience and a solid background in strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of consulting with some of the leading financial and retirement experts in the country. This exposure has given him a unique understanding of the industry and how other financial professionals approach retirement planning. This knowledge has inspired Keith to ensure that those he cares about and has the opportunity to work with have increased confidence in their retirement strategies. His goal is to help people plan for a secure and fulfilling retirement.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fEWeLppd7JOsnRBA_3FGAnECNi46TF4a5YbsKdlFSFWj7r2AbD0Btc1uonPJh04RjDWR34b6648TxvdfBM9eIs6bzR0x0131WgD_eNVmWuaHtqrSIYUb9VOaQnlJ10zn74e-w5ApAWVkpil90KQDft8"></figure><p>Keith Gebert holds several notable professional designations and qualifications in the financial industry. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, a designation that recognizes his expertise in retirement planning. In addition, he is a member of the Financial Planning Association, which supports the development and advancement of financial planning professionals. To further his knowledge and skills, Keith has completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) program at the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. These qualifications demonstrate Keith's commitment to providing high-quality financial advice and services to his clients.</p><p>Keith Gebert has a history of achievement and service within the financial industry. He was a member of New York Life's Executive Council and was honored with one of the company's highest awards, the Life Foundation Award. In addition to his professional success, Keith is also dedicated to giving back to his community through charitable efforts. He has participated in various charity drives and is currently part of the Wish Society at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has achieved the level of Wish Grantor. This recognition highlights Keith's commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others and his dedication to serving his community.</p><p>““Wake up and love the life you live - or change it until you are in love with it,” Gebert says. “There are two things we get every day when we wake up: a chance and a choice. The choices you make after you get your chance is on you.” </p><p>RightBridge understands that every client has unique financial needs and goals. That's why the team gives each client its undivided attention, from the planning stage to execution and follow-up. “We take a proactive approach to helping clients develop a personalized strategy that addresses their specific financial goals and objectives,” Gebert says. “By using the most efficient methods available, we work to ensure that our clients have the resources and support they need to achieve their financial objectives. Our goal is to provide each client with a comprehensive and tailored plan for financial success.”</p><p>Keith Gebert was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and later moved to New Jersey where he founded RightBridge Financial Group and RightBridge Private Capital. Gebert is a thought leader in the financial industry and has written a book, <a href="https://councils.forbes.com/executive-library/executive-library-stress-testing-your-savings-keith-gebert?fbclid=PAAaZlR_jaD8HI0cbdX56ipP3np967i29ThlmfUjRWrq3darJYQ8hOUzqxX7s">Stress-Testing Your Savings</a>, which has been featured in Forbes' "Executive Library'' series. The series highlights business books written by experts in the Forbes Councils community. This recognition showcases Gebert's expertise and contributions to the financial industry, and demonstrates his commitment to helping individuals achieve their financial goals.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a> </p>
21 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rzOy2_WYGkn5pu8QgndSBq6UYC3huGUBfGzcTlOCv_DqawPVwM6iTjX31EB8ZMQ8zhhdM2S13cIZj4GxZ4Gf8EwlAyEXZfVmmMeH9_dPm2XwKuVeoz_XFRSmnkzSm76EC5NskItdnZ9RgGHDEGBw9pY"></figure><h2>Keith Gebert: Love the Life you Live - or Change It</h2><p>Keith Gebert is the founder of RightBridge Financial Group, and he’s got a message for kids and young adults: “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”</p><p>That might not be the first message you’d expect to hear from a financial professional, but Gebert is in the wealth management industry because he believes that the more you give, the more you get out of life. “We aim to guide you towards a financially secure future filled with purpose and significance,” he says. “Wealth management is about so much more than money. It’s about peace of mind. The ability to focus on what’s really important - your family and loved ones, your dreams, your goals.”</p><p>At RightBridge, affluent families are assisted in creating a plan to protect and grow their wealth, manage their tax exposure, insure potential risks, and create a legacy for their future. Alternative investments, top-performing fund managers, endowment structuring, and risk mitigation strategies are utilized to build a diverse portfolio for clients. Every client receives personalized attention and a proactive approach to financial planning, tailored to their specific goals and objectives using the most efficient methods available. No one strategy is a one-size-fits-all solution, which is why each client receives the full focus of the team from planning to execution to follow-up.</p><p>“Wake up and love the life you live - or change it until you are in love with it,” Gebert says. “There are two things we get every day when we wake up: a chance and a choice. The choices you make after you get your chance is on you.” He says that wisely managing one’s wealth can help ensure financial security and stability for both the individual and their family. Having a solid financial foundation can provide peace of mind and help individuals achieve their long-term financial goals, such as retirement or supporting their children's education. </p><p>“We can help individuals make informed decisions about their finances, such as when to invest in the stock market, when to make large purchases, and when to save money,” Gebert affirms. “We also help clients reduce their tax exposure, minimize financial risks, and create a lasting legacy for future generations. In addition, we can help people grow their wealth over time, providing a comfortable retirement and financial independence. Ultimately, wisely managing wealth is a crucial step towards achieving financial success and stability.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2vzpFFq87O3mrBe-h9d_QKMyCvv1gMtllc0ozE-pw9lX1BiPrlvgaZrERCFmzBx_U21ELebYnMZju0QYWdPTSmAyAoId6Oa06IwqIErHTEQ91Tywde8XKs1Eumdr0TvSUnl_CIz8iXEsUd2fo-an9yA"></figure><p>Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Gebert moved to New Jersey and started his company, Rightbridge Financial Group, along with RightBridge Private Capital. Gebert’s book, <a href="https://councils.forbes.com/executive-library/executive-library-stress-testing-your-savings-keith-gebert?fbclid=PAAaZlR_jaD8HI0cbdX56ipP3np967i29ThlmfUjRWrq3darJYQ8hOUzqxX7s">Stress-Testing Your Savings</a>, is featured on Forbes’ "Executive Library", a series that highlights business books written by Forbes Councils experts.</p><p>Keith Gebert is an experienced financial professional who has been in the industry since 2006. He has a strong background in strategic planning and has had the opportunity to consult with some of the top financial and retirement professionals in the nation. Keith is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and a member of the Financial Planning Association, and has also completed the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. He was a member of New York Life’s Executive Council and received the Life Foundation Award, one of the company's highest achievements. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Keith is committed to community service and has recently partnered with the Make A Wish foundation, where he is now part of the Wish Society and is at the Wish Grantor Level of their charitable distinction.</p><p>“I’ve always been interested in the growing convergence between individuals and their businesses,” Gebert reveals. “One trend in this growing intersection is a type of corporate personification in which companies now have visions and values, just like people, and people now have missions - just like companies. I know exactly what my personal mission is: to live my best, most extraordinary life by helping others live theirs.”</p><p>This mission is what led him to author his book and to donate all the resulting proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation NJ. “Given my personal mission, it’s probably not surprising that I have a fascination with what exactly it is that allows some people, whom I’ll call extraordinary, to achieve their fullest potential and make uncommon contributions to the world,” Gebert says. “I feel my purpose and mission can be a unique value add to many individuals and organizations.”</p><p>“We go through an in-depth audit of their finances and focus on what I call ‘Lifestyle Planning’ - weighing their preferred lifestyle and then designed a customized financial team of CPAs, estate attorneys, whatever is needed,” he says. “With my direct relationship with some of the largest asset managers, I am now able to provide a family endowment plan that aligns them with their mission and values. Most of all, I strive to give them financial education at the very least.”</p><p>He says that a large part of his company’s success is due to the fact that he never stops learning. He seeks to provide value and expand his knowledge by learning from others, to collectively grow and bring love, life, and education to others around him. He is passionate about the financial planning services his firm offers to the individuals and families that it serves. </p><p> Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a> </p>
16 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<h2>RightBridge Financial Group Announces Restructuring and Expansion Plans</h2><p><i>Englewood, NJ</i> - RightBridge Financial Group, a New Jersey-based financial planning and wealth management company, has released details of its company-wide restructuring and expansion, including the hiring of new members of the leadership team, partnering with another investment advisory firm located in New Jersey, and the implementation of a charitable foundation.</p><p>RightBridge provides wealth management services for a select group of families and individuals, offering financial planning, tax planning, income planning, and real estate opportunities. The firm is in the process of hiring new investment officers, who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the investment portfolio, conducting research and analysis of financial markets and investment opportunities, making recommendations for investments and monitoring their performance, and ensuring compliance with investment policies and regulations. </p><p>The new team members will play a critical role in ensuring that the organization's investments are managed in a way that maximizes returns while minimizing risk, and RightBridge’s new staff members will develop and implement investment strategies that align with the organization's overall financial goals and objectives.</p><p>RightBridge is also rolling out several new investment strategies for clients and will continue to focus on utilizing alternative investments, best-of fund managers, endowment structuring, and risk mitigation strategies to build diverse portfolios. Each strategy, whether time-tested or new for 2023, will take a proactive approach to helping each client to develop a plan to address their financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available, and striving to anticipate and address challenges along the way.</p><p>The current leadership team at RightBridge is optimistic about joining forces with another local Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm. Partnering with another firm will allow RightBridge to combine resources and capabilities with its partnering firm, such as technology, research, and analytical tools. This can lead to a more comprehensive and efficient service offering for clients.</p><p>In addition, the partnership has the potential to bring together two different investment approaches to offer a more diverse range of investment options and strategies to clients. The hope is that the partnership will increase the overall reputation and credibility of both partners, attracting new clients and business opportunities; and will expand the reach of both firms, as well as offer a wider range of expertise and experience, providing clients with more comprehensive advice and support.</p><p>RightBridge founder Keith Gebert says that these changes are indicative of the increased growth of the firm, and he’s pleased about his company’s success. “Truthfully, so much of what we do is done so that we can pursue our true mission, which is community outreach,” Gebert says. “Of all the exciting new things happening at RightBridge, I personally am most affected by the creation of a foundation in memory of my mother, Sandra Gebert.”</p><p>RightBridge has a history of charitable work; the firm supports the Make-A-Wish® Foundation, and as of 2023, is now also supporting the Tim Tebow Foundation. Gebert states that within the next few years, he intends to start a mentorship program designed to educate kids and young adults on how to break through adversity and achieve success in any industry.</p><p>“The more you give, the more you will get out of this life,” Gebert affirms. “One of the most important services we offer at RightBridge is end of life planning. When your time on earth is done, what kind of impact do you want to make? We ask our clients this - whether they want to provide for loved ones, give to a charitable organization, or some of both.”</p><p>He states that the restructuring and expansion at RightBridge will allow his team the opportunity to continue to give back to the community, to educate families and individuals on how to make their wealth work for them, and how to plan for the future. “There are two things we get every day when we wake up: a chance and a choice,” Gebert shares. “The choices you make after you get your chance are on you.”</p><p><i>RightBridge Financial Group is a financial advisory firm that provides financial planning and wealth management services to affluent families, helping clients protect and grow their wealth, manage their tax exposure, insure potential risks, and create a legacy for their future. RightBridge utilizes alternative investments, best-of fund managers, endowment structuring and risk mitigation strategies to build client portfolios.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a></p><p>Contact Keith Gebert: <a href="mailto:info@rightbridgefinancial.com">info@rightbridgefinancial.com</a> </p>
16 Mar, 2023
Keith Gebert
<h2>RightBridge Financial Group Creates Memorial Foundation</h2><p><i>Englewood, NJ</i> - RightBridge Financial Group, a financial planning and wealth management company, has announced the creation of a foundation in memory of Sandra Gebert, the mother of company founder Keith Gebert. The memorial will work with a variety of other foundations and causes, as community outreach is a significant part of RightBridge’s mission.</p><p>RightBridge has long supported the Make-A-Wish® Foundation, and for 2023, it has added support to the Tim Tebow Foundation. The firm’s team feels that supporting charitable organizations is central to the company’s business goals of helping people manage their finances in a way that allows them to make the most of their time, energy, and assets. Part of RightBridge’s financial planning services includes end of life decisions, which, for many clients, includes designating funds to be donated to charities.</p><p>RightBridge made the decision to add support to the Tim Tebow Foundation and create its own memorial to Sandra Gebert as a way to give back; but the leadership team realizes the potential for an increase in brand loyalty and positive public relations as a benefit of these actions. More importantly, this will provide a platform for RightBridge employees to get involved in volunteer work and community service, fostering a sense of purpose and creating a positive work culture.</p><p>While a charitable foundation can serve as a tax-efficient way for a business to give back, as well as provide opportunities for philanthropic giving and community involvement, RightBridge is more interested in making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need.</p><p>RightBridge founder Keith Gebert has been personally dedicated to charitable work for years. He has donated 100% of the proceeds of his book, <a href="https://councils.forbes.com/executive-library/executive-library-stress-testing-your-savings-keith-gebert">Stress-Testing Your Savings</a>, which is featured by Forbes Councils, to the Make a Wish Foundation.</p><p>“When my mother passed, it was only natural for me to channel my grief into the conception of the Sandy’s Way Foundation,” he shares. “It’s a way to keep her memory alive while benefiting others who are in need of some support.”</p><p>He adds that RightBridge decided to begin supporting the Tim Tebow Foundation because it aligns the business with a well-known and reputable organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of children across the globe. “This foundation is dedicated to supporting orphans, kids with medical issues, and it also fights human trafficking,” Gebert says. “For us, it was an easy choice. We don’t make a secret of the fact that our bottom line is far less important than the fact that the success of the firm allows us to offer even more support to these organizations.”</p><p>He shares that the expansion of RightBridge’s charitable contributions is made possible by the recent significant growth of the company. RightBridge is in talks to partner with another New Jersey-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, and the firm is also in the process of hiring new chief investment officers.</p><p>“We are rolling out an entirely new investment strategy to clients this year,” Gebert says. “We’re so pleased at how the firm has grown, and we can further plans in place. I would really like to start a financial mentorship program aimed at kids and young adults, so they can get a head start in life with financial wisdom and education.”</p><p>RightBridge provides financial planning to select individuals and families, helping them protect and grow their wealth, manage potential risks, utilize smart tax planning, and create a legacy for their future. Keith Gebert is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC®, and has a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) Certification from Wharton; he is also a Forbes Finance Council Member.</p><p>“We are looking at modeling the Sandra Gebert Foundation after some of the well-known and respected charities we currently support,” Gebert reveals. Along with Make a Wish and the Tim Tebow Foundation, RightBridge also serves as a Veterans Affairs Advocate and is a member of Sons of Vets and the Knights of Columbus. Keith Gebert is a bone marrow donor at the Miami Children’s Hospital and was the youngest single Wish Grantor at Make a Wish New Jersey.</p><p>“My personal mission is to live my best, most extraordinary life by helping others to live theirs,” he says. “At RightBridge, we strive to collectively continue to grow and help bring love, life and education to others around us.”</p><p><i>RightBridge Financial Group is a financial advisory firm that provides financial planning and wealth management services to affluent families, helping clients protect and grow their wealth, manage their tax exposure, insure potential risks, and create a legacy for their future. RightBridge utilizes alternative investments, best-of fund managers, endowment structuring and risk mitigation strategies to build client portfolios.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a></p><p>Contact Keith Gebert: <a href="mailto:info@rightbridgefinancial.com">info@rightbridgefinancial.com</a> </p>
28 Jun, 2023
Keith Gebert
<h2>RightBridge Financial Group Announces New Staff, New Strategy</h2><p><i>Englewood, NJ</i> - Financial advisory firm RightBridge Financial Group has announced several significant structural changes for 2023. The firm is in talks to partner with another New Jersey-based registered investment advisory firm; RightBridge is adding new chief investment officers; and it will be offering an entirely new investment strategy to clients.</p><p>RightBridge, which provides financial planning and wealth management services to a select group of individuals and families, is making these key changes due to company growth and demand. Adding several new CIOs will allow the firm more management of the company’s investment portfolio, and the new staff members will be responsible for managing the investment process, researching and analyzing investment opportunities, making investment decisions, and monitoring the performance of the investments.</p><p>The firm’s new CIOs will oversee RightBridge’s overall financial health, ensuring that each new investment is aligned with the company's goals and objectives. The CIOs will work closely with other members of the senior management team to confirm that the company's investment strategy is in line with its overall business strategy. The CIOs are expected to play a critical role in the continued growth of RightBridge and will provide leadership in the company's investment and finance departments.</p><p>In addition, RightBridge will be rolling out a novel investment strategy, called the Financial Blueprint. RightBridge founder Keith Gebert, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ and a member of the Financial Planning Association, states that building a financial future is similar to building a home: it starts with a blueprint. “When you design a home, your blueprint reflects the individual components that you’ll integrate into your home,” Gebert says. “A financial blueprint - what we call your fiscal house - is similar. You start with a strong foundation, you enlist the aid of a professional designer, you create a solid plan. A financial portfolio needs a blueprint, too: a plan for every detail, every ‘room’, every resource and asset that you’re going to use to build it. That’s what we’re working on now.”</p><p>Gebert says that his staff assists clients with constructing this financial plan, or blueprint, starting by designating a clear timeframe to reach specific objectives. For example, weighing the pros and cons of stocks, determining the timeframe for retirement, factors such as desired retirement age and income level to support a desired lifestyle, etc.</p><p>“We feel that laying out a financial plan in this format will help shape ideas in our clients’ minds, and let their goals take shape,” Gebert says. He adds that his team will be offering risk management services as part of this new strategy: “We refer to risk management as the insulation in your walls, floors, and ceilings,” he says. “This insulation is designed to protect your fiscal home from the ups and downs of market losses and inflation. We offer strategies such as diversification, growth, liquidity, and cash flow to mitigate these fluctuations.”</p><p>He points to other important steps in the blueprint process, such as “remodeling”, which refers to reviewing financial plans on a yearly basis, and making necessary changes based on desired objectives; and sustainability.</p><p>“When discussing sustainability with clients, we ask them vital questions - like, how long are they going to maintain their fiscal house?” Gebert says. “Essentially, how long do they expect to live? How much retirement income are they going to need? We can offer suggestions such as coordinating a distribution plan with Social Security benefits; using an IRA rollover, deciding when to draw income from taxable or tax-deferred accounts, and more.”</p><p>He lastly discusses the part of the financial blueprint that comes afterward. “It’s so vital to get clients thinking about what happens after they’ve ‘moved out’ of their fiscal house, so to speak,” Gebert reflects. “This includes providing sustainable lifetime income for their surviving spouse; and, in many cases, leaving a legacy to loved ones and/or charitable organizations.”</p><p>As he has recently lost his own mother, Sandra Gebert, and is launching a charitable foundation dedicated to her memory, Keith Gebert runs RightBridge with a core of compassion; RightBridge donates to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation and the Tim Tebow Foundation. Gebert has personally donated the proceeds of his book Stress-Testing Your Savings to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation.</p><p>“I am not quite done learning in this lifetime, so with this I intend to not just provide value but hope to expand my knowledge by learning from others,” Gebert shares. “With this we can collectively continue to grow and help bring love, life, and education to others around us. I do this when I focus on financial planning for the individuals and families I serve.”</p><p><i>RightBridge Financial Group is a financial advisory firm that provides financial planning and wealth management services to affluent families, helping clients protect and grow their wealth, manage their tax exposure, insure potential risks, and create a legacy for their future. RightBridge utilizes alternative investments, best-of fund managers, endowment structuring and risk mitigation strategies to build client portfolios.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/">https://www.rightbridgefinancial.com/</a></p><p>Contact Keith Gebert: <a href="mailto:info@rightbridgefinancial.com">info@rightbridgefinancial.com</a> </p>
23 May, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>Stone 2 Stone Academy–What You Can Learn</strong> </p><p>Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc., a Veteran-Owned, real estate business solutions agency, focuses on maximizing investor returns by leveraging capital and minimizing risks through a hands-on management style of strategic and project management, renovation and development. Founded in 2019, Stone 2 Stone Solutions acquires financially sound real estate investments that need moderate to heavy rehabilitation with a short-term investment horizon.</p><p>Stone 2 Stone Academy, launching this upcoming Fall, will include online courses instructed personally by myself, to coach you through establishing your foundation in real estate investing in order to build generational wealth.</p><p>“I have always had a passion for caring for others and seeing their success through any endeavor,” Avriel DuVerney, CEO of Stone 2 Stone, starts. “I have made it my personal mission to help coach others in the realm of real estate investing, but from an alternate perspective.”</p><p>Real estate investing has long been a reliable way to put money to work while earning a respectable return. While many people consider taking the "do it yourself" route, their chances of making a large profit margin can be significantly reduced by their lack of fundamental understanding of the market in which they are investing. The truth is that too many people make decisions based solely on intuition and feeling rather than using reason, information, or a clear objective.</p><p>Risk-free investments come far and few in between, but investing easily into real estate with little or no market knowledge does exist. At Stone 2 Stone Solutions, they provide joint venture investments to provide you with a safer way of investing your money with a sound partnership. Working with an experienced investor where you both share an interest in the profits as well as the losses, minimizes risks. </p><p>Your joint venture partnership investment with Stone 2 Stone Solutions benefits you by:</p><ul><li>Helping you realize more value for your money and time by leveraging your capital further with knowledge and expertise that we bring to the table</li><li>Our experts are efficient advisors that take your real estate investments to a new level of profitability</li><li>Provides a sense of security</li><li>Defining a location and strategy for your investments and analyze the market to suit your future needs</li><li>Help plan your investments by working with and leveraging the capital you have available through an assortment of techniques and systems</li></ul><p>For more information about Avriel DuVerney, visit her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrielduverney/">LinkedIn </a>or check out the Stone 2 Stone Solutions <a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/">website </a>to gather more insight on how the company operates and helps to educate people on real estate investing. </p>
23 May, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>Avriel DuVerney Discusses Financial Freedom</strong></p><p>Financial freedom is an empowering state to achieve. It means having enough money saved and invested that you no longer need to earn an income to live comfortably. Financial freedom can mean different things to different people, but generally it includes being able to pay your bills, save for retirement, and enjoy life without worrying about money. It doesn't necessarily mean retiring early, although that is an option for those who achieve financial freedom. Financial freedom can involve setting up passive income streams, budgeting, and investing. With financial freedom, you have the freedom to focus on what matters most to you and have the ability to pursue your dreams.</p><p>The real estate innovator who plans to redefine generational wealth for investors is Avriel DuVerney. Avriel owns Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc., a real estate business solutions firm that specializes in boosting revenue growth and expanding market share through strategic analysis, partnerships, acquisition, and cost development. Avriel is a 20-year industry veteran and now highly regarded real estate investor. </p><p>She is experienced in guiding teams to play a direct role in negotiating new and existing partnership agreements. DuVerney is also an expert in providing overall insight into the planning, development and launching of strategic initiatives to contribute to long-term business planning. Throughout her career, she has held a consistent record of increasing Return on Investment (ROI) for corporations. Avriel is a goal-driven President and business strategist, with an impressive history in defining and clarifying organization’s needs by designing, conducting and analyzing market, property and financial trends. She is actively involved in community affairs and volunteers on various non-profit boards including Killeen Citizens Police Academy.</p><p>Avriel received her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Cum Laude) from Colorado Technical University. In addition, she is a Certified Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate. As the host of an upcoming conference in August, and the investing guru behind the new real estate investing course, "From Sidelines to Success'' she will personally teach, coach, and support the new generation of real estate investors. Avriel is looking to reach out to those who are interested in real estate but not sure how to get off the sideline and into the game. </p><p>She works to teach clients how to grow and maintain generational wealth in the real estate market, as it will be a valuable tool for passing down wealth from one generation to the next through investments in real estate. It is a way to create long-term financial security, as real estate is traditionally a long-term investment and can provide income from rent, capital appreciation, and other benefits. As opposed to other investments, real estate tends to be more stable and predictable, making it an attractive option for those looking to pass down wealth to the next generation. Generational wealth in the real estate market can be achieved by investing in real estate for the long-term, diversifying and managing risk, and taking advantage of tax benefits. Avriel is looking to educate people on this topic, as it will help maintain financial success and growth in the future and for new generations. </p>
09 Jun, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>Veteran-Owned Real Estate Business, Stone 2 Stone Offering Valuable Insight For All</strong></p><p>Veteran owned businesses are incredibly important to the economic landscape of the United States. They are owned and operated by veterans who have served in the military, and these business professionals often have unique skills and knowledge that can help their businesses succeed. Veteran owned businesses also have a unique understanding and appreciation for the values of stewardship, service, integrity and respect, which can help to create a positive business environment. </p><p>At the start of her career, Avriel DuVerney worked within the US Air Force as a logistics supervisor, actively advocating for sexual assault prevention. Her objective as a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran was to consistently exhibit honesty, fidelity, tenacity, and innovation, some of the most important traits to maintain as a businessperson. Avriel's inspiration was stoked by the life changing events while in the Air Force and so after retiring from the military, she made the decision to start investing in real estate. </p><p>Her career and entrepreneurship ventures had always been present in her life, but in 2019, DuVerney founded Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc., a Veteran-Owned, real estate premium business solutions and property management agency for over four units currently totaling $595K in assets that range in program types (e.g., market rate, tax credit, public-housing, Section 8, and voucher assistance). </p><p>The company specializes in driving revenue growth and increasing market share through strategic analysis, partnerships, acquisition/retention, and cost development. Avriel has been instrumental in developing and implementing effective property and multifamily management stratagems to enhance companies’ business practices. </p><p>“At Stone 2 Stone Solutions,” DuVerney starts, “we pride ourselves on the principles of integrity, confidence, passion, and diligence.” These are some of the many admirable traits that make veteran owned businesses valuable aspects of society. The strong leadership qualities of Stone 2 Stone’s CEO and founder is one of the things that makes the company so unique in its approach to educating, coaching, and helping others with financial independence and freedom. </p><p>Their ability to think on their feet, and their loyalty has made Veteran owned businesses one of the most trusted environments to work with and for. Stone 2 Stone maintains a fast-growing portfolio of properties having been influential in securing and flipping over $2.6M in real estate. As the Principles Over Profits Conference host and the investing teacher behind the new real estate investing course, "From Sidelines to Success" CEO of Stone 2 Stone will personally teach, coach, and support the new generation of real estate investors.</p>
24 May, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>How Avriel DuVerney Found Success in Real Estate and Coaching</strong></p><p>Raised in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Avriel DuVerney was immersed by the overflow of creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit as a young girl, which she expresses ultimately cultivated her early love for business and drive. She explains that, although her father was present in her life but not in the household, she watched her mother work long hours and decided at a young age she wanted more for herself and family. This provided several challenges through her youth, but she recognizes that it made her more aware of the socioeconomic impacts that were continually ongoing throughout her neighborhood. </p><p>“For years, I witnessed a lack of fair and equitable housing,” DuVerney says. “As a child, my mother always instilled the values of strength and empowerment within me, and I was determined to defeat economic injustices and inequalities through the merits of education, entrepreneurship, and enrichment.”</p><p>Before joining the real estate market, in which she has found massive growth and success, DuVerney began her career with the United States Air Force as a Logistics Supervisor that also served as a Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate. As a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, her goal was to always display integrity, loyalty, tenacity, and creativity. With those experiences being the fuel of Avriel’s inspiration, upon retiring from the military, she decided to embark on real estate investing as her next venture. These core values are some of the most important parts of being a business woman and a real estate investor. </p><p>Avriel started her journey after she attended a powerful seminar that helped to cultivate her curiosity and passion for real estate. She realized that the biggest hurdles facing real estate investors were securing private funding, education and mentoring, and building a solid team of qualified professionals. So in 2019, Avriel founded Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc. to act as a real estate business solutions agency that specializes in driving revenue growth and increasing market share through strategic analysis, partnerships, acquisition/retention, and cost development. The company has found massive success by developing and implementing effective property stratagems to enhance companies’ business practices.</p><p>Over the last two years, the company has expanded its market growth nationally, and they are continuing to grow every year. </p><p>“I absolutely love real estate investing and development, and I am here to share my passion with you by providing sound investments and solid solutions.” DuVerney has worked as an integral part of the real estate investments market, educating and coaching others on the business as a way to pass down information that could be beneficial and valuable. </p><p>For more information about Avriel DuVerney, visit her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrielduverney/">LinkedIn </a>or check out the Stone 2 Stone Solutions <a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/">website </a>to gather more insight on how the company operates and helps to educate people on real estate investing. </p>
23 May, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>Real Estate Visionary Avriel DuVerney Discusses Generational Wealth</strong></p><p>Generational wealth is a concept that has become increasingly important in recent years, due to the rising cost of living and the ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. Generational wealth is the accumulation of assets from one generation to the next, allowing families to pass on wealth, resources, and opportunities to their children and grandchildren. This can be in the form of financial assets, physical assets, and even intangible assets such as social capital. The ability to pass on generational wealth is an important factor in the perpetuation of inequality and can have a lasting impact on families and communities.</p><p>Avriel DuVerney is the real estate visionary on the path to redefining generational wealth for investors. As a 20-year military veteran, now highly recognized real estate investor, Avriel owns the company, Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc., a real estate business solutions agency specializing in driving revenue growth and increasing market share through strategic analysis, partnerships, acquisition, and cost development. </p><p>DuVerney is on an active mission to make real estate investing accessible to all, and has been leading the way in providing top-tier education and coaching to new and rising investors. With her own fast-growing portfolio of properties, Avriel has been influential in securing and flipping over $2.6M in real estate. </p><p>Generational wealth in the real estate market is the ability to pass down wealth from one generation to the next through investments in real estate. It is a way to create long-term financial security, as real estate is traditionally a long-term investment and can provide income from rent, capital appreciation, and other benefits. As opposed to other investments, real estate tends to be more stable and predictable, making it an attractive option for those looking to pass down wealth to the next generation. Generational wealth in the real estate market can be achieved by investing in real estate for the long-term, diversifying and managing risk, and taking advantage of tax benefits. Avriel is looking to educate people on this topic, as it will help maintain financial success and growth in the future and for new generations. </p><p>As the host of an upcoming conference in August, and the investing guru behind the new real estate investing course, "From Sidelines to Success'' she will personally teach, coach, and support the new generation of real estate investors. Avriel is looking to reach out to those who are interested in real estate but not sure how to get off the sideline and into the game. </p><p>At her conference Avriel DuVerney will offer a coaching program for those who would like to work with her 1-on-1.This offer, as of right now stands exclusively to those who attend the conference, although in the future, Avriel may extend this program and practice to individuals on other platforms. </p><p>For more information about Avriel DuVerney, visit her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrielduverney/">LinkedIn </a>or check out the Stone 2 Stone Solutions <a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/">website </a>to gather more insight on how the company operates and helps to educate people on real estate investing. </p>
09 Jun, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<p><strong>Stone 2 Stone Solutions Inc., Launching New Real Estate Investing Education Programs</strong></p><p><i>Killeen Texas–</i>Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc., a Veteran-Owned real estate business solutions, focuses on maximizing investor returns by leveraging capital and minimizing risks through a hands-on management style of strategic and project management, renovation and development. The company has announced that they will be launching a new education program, Stone 2 Stone Academy, launching this upcoming Fall, will include online courses instructed personally by Avriel DuVerney, the CEO of the company. </p><p>These classes will aim to coach clients through establishing your foundation in real estate investing in order to build generational wealth. Founded in 2019, Stone 2 Stone Solutions acquires financially sound real estate investments that need moderate to heavy rehabilitation with a short-term investment horizon.</p><p><strong>At Stone 2 Stone Academy, clients will learn how to do several important things in regards to real estate and finance. Some of these will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Create a personal investment real estate investment blueprint</li><li>Establish the proper way to set up your real estate business</li><li>Repair, maintain, and/or establish personal or business credit</li><li>Establish relationships with financial agencies and private real estate investors</li><li>Secure private funding for partnerships or joint real estate ventures</li><li>Protect your business through asset protection</li><li>Grow your portfolio with sound real estate investments and long-term strategies</li></ul><p>In addition to these online courses, Avriel DuVerney of Stone 2 Stone Solutions will be hosting a conference called the Principles Over Profits Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia through August 4-5. The conference is aimed at people who aspire to reach financial freedom and potentially engineer a legacy for their family. </p><p> </p><p>POPC will focus on the topics of mindset, flipping, financing, business, trademarks, and also marketing. The goal is to get attendees' minds right so they can position themselves to own their investor identity. With so much to learn in the market for newcomers, this conference aims to be a place for people from all walks of their real estate careers. </p><p>Stone 2 Stone Solutions has been instrumental in the acquisition and sale of $2.6M worth of real estate. The CEO of Stone 2 Stone Solutions, who is also the host of the Principles Over Profits Conference and the instructor of the brand-new real estate investing course "From Sidelines to Success," will personally mentor and encourage the next generation of real estate investors.</p><p><i>Founded in 2019, Stone 2 Stone Solutions acquires financially sound real estate investments that need moderate to heavy rehabilitation with a short-term investment horizon. For more information regarding the company, visit their </i><a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. To sign up for and learn more about the Principles Over Profits Conference, see the </i><a href="https://www.avrielduverney.com/education"><i>events </i></a><i>tab. </i></p><p><i>Avriel DuVerney</i></p><p><i>info@stone2stonesolutions.org</i></p>
09 Jun, 2023
Alandria Lloyd
<h2><strong>Stone 2 Stone Solutions To Speak at Upcoming Conferences Spring 2023</strong></h2><p><i>Kileen, TX – </i><a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/">Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Inc.</a>, a veteran-owned real estate business solutions and property management agency, has announced that their CEO and Founder, Avriel DuVerney, will be speaking at several upcoming conferences to discuss how to build your real estate portfolio as well as ways to create generational wealth. </p><p>The first conference will be the Principles Over Profits Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia through August 4-5. The conference is aimed at people who aspire to reach financial freedom and potentially engineer a legacy for their family. </p><p>POPC will focus on the topics of mindset, flipping, financing, business, trademarks, and also marketing. The goal is to get attendees' minds right so they can position themselves to own their investor identity. With so much to learn in the market for newcomers, this conference aims to be a place for people from all walks of their real estate careers. </p><p>Stone 2 Stone Solutions was also invited to speak at the Life Legacy Conference in Florida May 22-23, as well, Life Legacy is also a well known business and success podcast. The host, as well as the CEO of Stone 2 Stone Solutions, Avriel DuVerney is the real estate mogul on the path to redefine generational wealth for investors. As a 20-year military veteran and widely recognized real estate investor, she is on a mission to make real estate investing accessible to all and is working to provide education and coaching to new and rising investors.</p><p>Stone 2 Stone Solutions maintains a fast-growing portfolio of properties having been influential in securing and flipping over $2.6M in real estate. As the Principles Over Profits Conference host and the investing coach behind the new real estate investing course, "From Sidelines to Success" the CEO of Stone 2 Stone Solutions will personally teach, coach, and support the new generation of real estate investors.</p><p>The company will continue to use these speaking opportunities to focus on teaching people how to maximize investor returns by leveraging capital and minimizing risks through a hands-on management style of strategic and project management, renovation, and development. The Stone 2 Stone Academy is the company’s way of coaching as many people as possible on the importance of financial freedom through the real estate market. </p><p><strong>About Stone 2 Stone Solutions</strong></p><p><i>Founded in 2019, Stone 2 Stone Solutions acquires financially sound real estate investments that need moderate to heavy rehabilitation with a short-term investment horizon. For more information regarding the company, visit their </i><a href="https://www.s2ssolutionsinc.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. To sign up for and learn more about the Principles Over Profits Conference, see the </i><a href="https://www.avrielduverney.com/education"><i>events </i></a><i>tab. </i></p><p><i>Avriel DuVerney</i></p><p><i>info@stone2stonesolutions.org</i></p>
21 Apr, 2023
Varun Kulkarni
<p>Varun Kulkarni: Digital Product Management Solutions for AI-Driven Customer Contact Centers</p><p>As the global business world operates within a new landscape that includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing high-quality digital customer service is vital. After all, our technology may be changing, but our nature as customers remains the same: we expect our issues to be resolved quickly and our purchases to be frictionless. </p><p>While B2B enterprise companies understand this, the problem is that they need to quickly integrate and scale AI and Cloud technologies that can provide real-time insights into customer journeys and interactions. Without that information, they cannot analyze customers' behavior or preferences. This leads to higher operational costs, incorrect strategic or data-based decisions, decreased customer engagement, and a poor customer experience. That ultimately drives down a company’s ROI.</p><h2>Businesses can increase their revenue by improving their customers’ online experiences</h2><p>I have worked for the past seven years to use data insights to provide customers with seamless and omnichannel digital experiences. I lead in a critical role for managing and driving digital product management and customer engagement for next-gen AI-based Reporting and Analytics products. As I have led multiple cross-functional product teams on digital product execution, product as well as business strategy, and advanced statistical analysis, I have launched multiple digital products that improve customer experiences, organizational processes, and operational decision-making for B2B enterprise technological advancements and cost reductions. </p><p>Because of my experiences, I have come to believe that the solution for companies is twofold: </p><ul><li>We must develop seamless digital customer journeys that use omnichannel (voice, email, chat, call, text, and social media) integrations to enhance customer experiences.</li><li>We must create data-driven intelligent contact centers to better understand, predict, and model customer behavior for better customer interactions and for reducing the total cost of ownership and business complexity.</li></ul><h2>Companies can strategically drive stronger relationships with customers in a digital age </h2><p>I have drawn upon my experiences at Cisco (and previously Deloitte) to create a four-step approach that can help businesses to provide superior digital customer experiences:</p><p>1. Customization through digital product management is key. Every business has unique needs and requirements, so a one-size-fits-all approach to digital contact center solutions will not work. Providing a customized solution through well-rounded digital product management meets the specific needs of B2B customers and is crucial to delivering value. A good use case is digital product management that allows for optimizing a dynamic workforce and scheduling across agents, supervisors, and staffing analysts. This, in turn, will provide flexible, iterative, and optimized analytics as well as multi-channel queuing and data prioritization, all of which improve sales, customer retention, organizational operational efficiencies, and connected digital customer experiences.</p><p>2. AI-based insights can drive meaningful improvements and operational decision-making. AI-powered analytics and data insights can help businesses identify trends, optimize processes, and improve customer experience. By using these insights, businesses can leverage a product's next-gen reporting, analytics, and visualization features to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve their operations. Another use case is AI-powered voice and virtual chat agents to provide continuous support and generate operational efficiencies with advanced reporting and analytics across digital customer journeys. This strategy can solve customer issues in the shortest time possible and leverage data trends to improve the customer experience.</p><p>3. Seamless digitization and integration are critical. A digital cloud-based contact center needs to integrate seamlessly with the existing systems and technologies that B2B customers are using. It is essential to eliminate legacy and manual processes that customers rely on to improve customer engagement and experiences. Product strategies that support this are key for delivering state-of-the-art platform solutions.</p><p>4. The human touch is still needed. While I value the valuable insights and automation that AI can provide, I strongly believe that the human touch is crucial for delivering high-quality customer service. Ensuring customers have access to well-trained and knowledgeable agents is essential for building long-term relationships.</p><h2>Next steps for businesses that aim to improve online interactions with customers</h2><p>B2B customers (enterprise or SMBs) should identify strategic initiatives for leveraging product management and AI capabilities to build channels or funnels to orchestrate frictionless digital customer interactions. Accelerated digitization enabled with AI and data-driven decision-making should be used to manage and route incoming communications through omnichannel-agent-based or virtual-bot-based digital contact centers. </p><p>By doing so, companies will improve operational efficiencies, increase process visibility, drive customer engagement, and resolve customer issues as quickly as possible. The emphasis on innovation and customer demand is necessary for customer retention and adoption of new digital solutions.</p><p><i>About Varun Kulkarni:</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/exTR4x84LPEbVP3Yv7bUBtQfP8jfaQYuwNwDJBteRawXLTpFY9OEoRv-OXZCx1z1P6wQgnMTY3cEiMBJw4mCCK_dGBZlLs__1HVPh_DUq2SW0avI13M3-ytAJ9Gmb4d-11ErH8ASIh73is8Qn7FQId8"></figure><p><i>Varun Kulkarni is an AI/ML, Cloud Modernization, and Digital Transformation Product Leader with 7 years of experience across the technology, healthcare, and consumer services sectors. As a Senior Product Manager at Cisco, he manages its next-gen B2B and B2C AI/ML Reporting & Analytics as well as Cloud Modernization product portfolio. Previously, Varun was a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, leading its Strategic Consulting and Product Management verticals for the digital transformation of Fortune 500 and public-sector clients. Varun earned his MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and his MS from Northwestern University. He is also an Admissions Council Member and Alumni Mentor for Northwestern University, a </i><a href="https://www.uwb.edu/business/resources-opportunities/mentorship-edge/mentors/varun-kulkarni"><i>University of Washington MBA EDGE Mentor</i></a><i>, and a </i><a href="https://www.criya.site/varunk13"><i>Criya Featured Expert for Mentoring</i></a><i>. To connect with Varun, please reach out to him via </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-kulkarni/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i>.</i></p>
19 Jul, 2023
Varun Kulkarni
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17 May, 2023
Varun Kulkarni
<p>Client is okay with NY Weekly Q & A as Daily scanner and Hackernoon do not allow publish with client's name. </p><p>Old articles and removed per client's request. </p><p>https://www.dailyscanner.com/varun-milind-kulkarni-digital-product-management-for-improving-public-assistance-healthcare/ <a href="https://hackernoon.com/varun-milind-kulkarni-details-a-product-model-for-improving-public-assistance-healthcare">https://hackernoon.com/varun-milind-kulkarni-details-a-product-model-for-improving-public-assistance-healthcare</a></p><p>Sent to VC Post: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3N4GkFU18jZpqrNXqwH3lC3K5Hnai8Z_StZ1KZOzxo/edit?pli=1#heading=h.y8tj5og50h9y">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3N4GkFU18jZpqrNXqwH3lC3K5Hnai8Z_StZ1KZOzxo/edit?pli=1#heading=h.y8tj5og50h9y</a></p><p> </p>
19 Jul, 2023
Varun Kulkarni
<p>Please remember: <strong>The author name has to be only my name for this Tech Times article. Laila has confirmed this.</strong><br> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R7irM4XGepGlectEkCBgBGEGGXL3wUZJ2BpUQ8VBwFA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R7irM4XGepGlectEkCBgBGEGGXL3wUZJ2BpUQ8VBwFA/edit?usp=sharing</a></p>
18 Apr, 2023
David Johnson
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/76rksz4j3ORHuOMlK9eK3eevOL_oSgACdkQJg85x-oir1wc6dINEBA1_y9fq1wlKRkmH9lvHU7asnU6YZ8Lmm2TF3yGU2nKD91kldXfgrg6JjmkQNek9kKbRSZvniBOAKBCpQrP4t6cV-KCVdG5Bq_g"></figure><h2>Ever Prosper: Support for New & Growing Companies</h2><p>David Johnson believes that the first step of winning is simply not quitting - and that this is a lesson that every aspiring entrepreneur should learn.</p><p>That’s how he became the CEO and founder of the successful Texas-based marketing agency <a href="https://everprosper.co/">Ever Prosper</a>, and that’s how he continues to scale the business while keeping his company’s focus on customer satisfaction and offering unique and innovative solutions in the online marketing industry.</p><p>Recently, Johnson moved his company to the suburbs of Dallas; and as his firm continues to expand, he shares insight on how he got to this level, and what’s truly important to him and to his team.</p><p>“I used to have jobs,” he explains. “Dependable paychecks, sure. But not something that excited me. Not something that motivated me to keep up every morning. This was a clue to me that I should be doing something differently.”</p><p>Johnson's journey towards entrepreneurship began in 2015 when he decided to explore online marketing. Despite coming from a service industry background and living paycheck to paycheck, he continued to grind and put in countless hours to learn everything he could. As he tested more and more strategies, Johnson became more targeted in his approach to driving new clients. Within six months, it became apparent that he had a unique gift for attracting new clients and he was able to launch his dream of being 100% supported by his marketing success.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vPBCB6hg-QXz5ym7lxaktMemI2SN97T5BkNM9R3Mnb33bciUY8F5y99p52ZTBgpTECsvsizCcOQq8VWIu_ppYKK9-5nf62PmZuLfYkx1wt5zK8YNlXwPMkquyv1ONjSPsZKbaKUmPPRYIc-zuqio9sY"></figure><p>By the end of 2016, Johnson had made a name for himself and started attracting the attention of larger organizations. He also started a few partnerships which helped him hone his skills even more. In 2021, Johnson and his team relocated to Texas and launched Ever Prosper, centralizing their entire program and accelerating their growth exponentially. Throughout his journey, David has been dedicated to refining his craft and using his expertise to help others achieve their business goals.</p><p>David Johnson's persistence and hard work paid off as it only took six months for his family and him to be 100% supported by Ever Prosper. Although it was six months of relentless work, David's dreams of being a self-sufficient entrepreneur and leaving the service industry became a reality. He was able to form partnerships with large organizations that helped push Ever Prosper higher in the industry.</p><p>Today, David leads a team of marketing experts in Dallas, where they provide customized, systematic digital marketing strategies to help businesses accelerate their growth. Their clients come from all industries, including real estate, aerospace, healthcare, entertainment, education, and health and wellness.</p><p>David attributes Ever Prosper's success to his refusal to give up on his dream and his team's commitment to thinking outside of the box. They firmly believe that any digital marketing goal can be achieved, no matter how big it may seem. This mindset allows them to accomplish anything for their clients and achieve outstanding results.</p><p>“Honestly, I think if you are meant to own a company, you just know,” Johnson says. “You’ll have a vision in your mind that you can’t shake. That said, it does take preparation. Getting into the business world without research and a good plan leads to disaster. Once you have everything in place, though, just follow your dream. Where it will take you, you don’t know, but you’ll never regret doing it.”</p><p>This is why he is so passionate about providing support to startups, small business owners, and emerging entrepreneurs. Ever Prosper is a minority-owned business, which is something the team takes pride in. The firm specializes in driving new clients, increasing demand, and assisting in traffic aligned with companies’ specific goals.</p><p>Ever Prosper goes beyond marketing to offering guidance in broad strategy and consulting support, particularly for new and growing companies. The company's systematic approach begins with a consultation to fully understand the client's goals and ensure they are aligned with the desired results. Ever Prosper then analyzes the best strategies that match these goals and remains open to feedback and suggestions throughout the process.</p><p>Their clientele spans from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, including those in the real estate, satellite television/internet, government benefit programs, health and wellness, and retail industries.</p><p>Ever Prosper is dedicated to putting its clients' brands at the forefront of its marketing strategies to achieve progress and profit. With their expertise, commitment, and willingness to adapt, they are ready to assist businesses in creating a marketing plan that is tailored to their unique needs and objectives.</p>
17 Jul, 2023
David Johnson
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/HMwsk1ms2oKBdh-bjZaHMM-BbH1bYZmP19C3Dye6hINDLqz0YXfBmV_lsWG9eze_r_3-L6_cD0uR-WWju0RRUkIeKWfrDdSylZ4N--XPnIyAZIziARgGTzD-jP9uAu4ecr12EKUZf5-pFcGO7znBNUQ"></figure><h2>5 Tips to Being a Successful Kingdom Entrepreneur</h2><p>Every day, companies rise and fall. Businesses expand and collapse. Entrepreneurs achieve success - and lose it all overnight.</p><p>David Johnson once lived paycheck to paycheck in the customer service industry. His work life lacked direction and he felt stifled and unfulfilled. He made the bold choice to break away and start a company from scratch - and now he is the CEO and founder of the rising Dallas-based marketing agency <a href="https://everprosper.co/">Ever Prosper</a>. </p><p>As he started and scaled his business, Johnson had to overcome major obstacles, such as sudden wealth syndrome, which is a psychological condition that can occur when individuals come into large sums of money unexpectedly, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and confusion about how to manage their newfound wealth. He also had to hone his own character, shedding old habits that held him back; and he had to deal with the envy of others as he achieved greater success.</p><p>Now, Johnson has gathered 5 strategies to which he attributes his success. These tips will enable businessmen to operate as what Johnson has termed <i>kingdom entrepreneurs</i>: those who apply supernatural strategies, insights, goals, and actions to achieve their goals. “The key to implementing kingdom principles is partnering with God,” Johnson affirms. “Allow Him to reign over your business and life and you will achieve a type of success you never dreamed possible.”</p><h3>1. Faith</h3><p><strong>Scripture Reference: James 1:5-8 (NIV)</strong></p><p>“I was done with corporate America,” Johnson shares. “I wanted more for myself. I prayed a simple prayer: ‘Lord, bless me to bless others.’ This is essentially the prayer of Jabez (Chronicles 4:10). This was the beginning of my journey to entrepreneurship.”</p><p>In starting his company, Johnson knew he’d have to live by faith. “Delay is not denial,” he says, pointing to Romans 5:3: <i>Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, for our sufferings produce endurance.</i> “The season of waiting and wondering for God’s promise is the season when God is refining you, developing you, exposing issues. He’s rebuilding you - equipping you to be able to handle the next level. I call this base camp.”</p><h3>2. Tithes & Offerings/Blessings</h3><p><strong>Scripture Reference: Malachi 3:10 (NIV)</strong></p><p>“Everything is God’s,” Johnson says. “Psalm 24 says tithing is about gratitude. We are to be cheerful givers (2 Cor. 9:7). Tithing shows faith in God. If we are faithful, He is faithful. Tithing protects your heart from greed and breaks the spirit of Mammon when you obey God’s Word.”</p><p>Johnson recalls a time in his business life when he got comfortable. He lost sight of God’s grace and relied on his own talent. He stopped tithing - and watched his business dry up for 3 years straight. “I know in my spirit that the dry season was because I was robbing God,” he recalls. “Once I realized this and started tithing again, God restored me entirely. I’ll never stop tithing again.”</p><p>Along with this is donations, or blessings. “It is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35),” Johnson says. “Blessing those in need is giving back to the Lord (Proverbs 19:17).” </p><h3>3. Dedicate Your Business</h3><p><strong>Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:10</strong></p><p>“Everything you do should be for the glory of the Lord,” says Johnson. He advocates dedicating your business to God and determining the kingdom purpose of your company or job.”</p><p>He emphasizes the importance of using the resources that God provides and being a good steward of what God has given. “Someone has to pay the light bill at the church,” Johnson says. “It’s not wrong to have things or finances as long as you’re using them to expand the territory of the Lord.”</p><p>Johnson encourages business owners to pray the prayer of Jabez over their companies (1 Chron. 4:10). “”My pastor challenged us to pray this over our families and businesses every day during 2022,” Johnson says. “Once I did this, I experienced supernatural growth in a supernatural timeframe. I still pray this daily.”</p><p><i>Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me [indeed] and enlarge [expand] my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.</i> </p><h3>4. Forgiveness</h3><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/I5iKfZ1i7GR9EhqBWiAgeINPaTpm1OMD6zlLdTp4azVrCQTWjYdYOGGs8fHtn2BkIf8E6NuQ5-f_OLqXBNlecBWOyQROhNs5XVkYOFbkeZIBAf9T3hENAEtpY4bDWXacebXOcH0pm_ff0-FuijbpQlg"><figcaption>Ever Prosper CEO David Johnson</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:14-15</strong></p><p>Johnson states that unforgiveness is one of Satan’s greatest schemes to block an individual’s blessings. “If you’re holding on to something, then your hands are not open and available to receive anything else,” he says. “Unforgiveness delays blessings, creates stumbling blocks, and stops the success that God has for you from flowing into your life.”</p><p>He adds that forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting. “If someone has wronged you, you can forgive them without letting them have the same access into your life that they once had,” Johnson shares. “But as my wife's uncle once said, "Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."</p><h3>5. Deliverance</h3><p><strong>Scripture References: Psalm 34:17; Isaiah 43:18</strong></p><p>Finally, Johnson urges entrepreneurs to deal with past trauma, as avoiding this step can open you up to spirits that seek to steal, kill, and destroy - which is Satan’s agenda. “Say you grew up with a single mother and your father abandoned you,” Johnson says. “You may develop a belief that every relationship may end in abandonment. This can lead you to avoid engaging with kingdom-minded people and missing out on relationships that God may have specifically put in your path. This can also create a stumbling block that prevents you from connecting with other people who need to hear about Jesus.”</p><p>Johnson emphasizes that negative spiritual influences step in when hurt happens. Giving Satan a foothold will sow fear, doubt, anxiety and depression (Ephesians 4:27). “The enemy will do anything to keep you from deliverance and walking in complete freedom rather than in bondage,” Johnson says. “Walking in bondage gives Satan access to your life.”</p><p><i>Ever Prosper is a financial services company that offers a wide range of investment and wealth management solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. With a focus on transparency, integrity, and personalized service, Ever Prosper is committed to providing expert advice and innovative strategies to help clients build and protect their wealth. The company's experienced team of professionals works closely with clients to develop customized investment portfolios that reflect their unique needs, risk tolerance, and financial objectives. Whether clients are looking to build long-term wealth, plan for retirement, or protect their assets, Ever Prosper provides the expertise, tools, and resources needed to succeed in today's complex financial landscape.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://everprosper.co/">https://everprosper.co/</a> </p>
06 Apr, 2023
Simone Grimes
<p>Simone Grimes On Navigating the CRE Landscape and Aiming for Higher Risk-Adjusted Returns in 2023 </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bAtDjSDwbNxtx7GCF91-tm4vwWplWycJaCl8TQu0UQrkUM2u1MzMTfa6HkTMXt7wVzuRkkeWvvzRdDC0WpAKXqG90oSE-9LQkoSFmLfOa9Aq7x2Udy5MPisIlvIQonUtZ_-3vz0XEpgw7nZfzeCf3C8"></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p>With 2023 well-underway, it is clear that the commercial real estate landscape, while challenging, is also ripe with possibilities. “Navigating it requires a strategic approach and a focus on the changing macroeconomic environment,” says <a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a>, Acadia’s Chief Financial Officer and a corporate board member who serves on audit and governance committees. “To succeed, CRE investors will need to focus on strategic, asset-level decisions, risk-adjusted returns, and uneven global trajectories that are expected to force the industry in new directions.”</p><p> </p><p>As CRE investors consider options for their portfolios, she advises that they keep three points in mind:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Staying up-to-date on the latest trends and developments is imperative when making decisions to construct<i>, </i>consolidate or reallocate portfolios.</li><li>Emerging alternatives like data centers, senior housing, and life sciences present attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities.</li><li>Industrial properties remain a popular investment option while retail leasing has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels.</li></ul><h2>Emerging alternatives present higher risk-adjusted returns </h2><p> </p><p>Traditionally, investors have relied on office, retail, and industrial properties for their real estate investments. <a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a> reveals, however, that emerging alternatives like data centers, life sciences, and senior housing offer investors higher risk-adjusted returns. </p><p> </p><p>“Data centers, in particular, are seeing increased demand due to the mass adoption of digital technologies, growth in demand for cloud computing, and increases in data storage capacity,” she says. “Further, the increasing cost of land and the strained supply of semiconductors, a primary component of in-data center infrastructure, is expected to put upward pressure on digital property rents. These factors, combined with the increase in remote work, make data centers even more critical, all of which presents a unique opportunity for investors to take advantage of higher risk-adjusted returns than what they might find in traditional properties.”</p><p> </p><p>Also, life sciences properties are benefiting from multiple macroeconomic factors. The demand for life sciences advancements increased during the pandemic, and the rapid breakthroughs that brought COVID-19 therapies to market have only fueled expectations of more to come. </p><p> </p><p>“This can be seen in venture capital, which has poured record-breaking amounts of capital into small biotechs. In 2021, US$86.3 billion was invested in biotech, which exceeds the combined 2016–2019 total,” <a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> says.</p><p> </p><p>While the need for specialized facilities and research labs is expected to grow, the size and scope of life sciences facilities are expected to change to accommodate smaller entrepreneurial biotech companies, which can be nimbler when choosing locations than big pharma corporations have historically been. Additionally, the life sciences market has been largely insulated from the decline in occupancy that has followed remote work trends since lab work must be done on premises. </p><p> </p><p>Senior housing, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-grimes-cpa/">Simone Grimes</a> continues, is another alternative that is gaining popularity. The aging global population and the nearly 1.2 million people per year who enter senior living in the U.S. alone provide an optimistic outlook for the senior housing sector. Senior housing experienced considerable investment growth in 2021, with a 22% increase in price-per-bed and a 61% increase in investment volume by year-end. </p><h2>Office vacancies are on the rise </h2><p>The pandemic significantly increased the size of the remote workforce, leaving many office buildings with higher vacancy rates. <a href="https://thekerplunk.com/2022/06/02/simone-grimes-details-cybersecurity-for-board-members-what-you-need-to-know/">Simone Grimes</a> recommends that office owners and investors in lower-quality buildings consider upgrading aging assets, conversions, or alternate uses to avoid the risk of obsolescence. </p><p> </p><p>“While costly, conversions to undersupplied property sectors can provide opportunities to acquire properties at a market discount,” she explains. “Only 3% of New York City physical office stock is viable for conversion into residential buildings. However, conversions to life sciences buildings are gaining traction.”</p><p>Lab and R&D conversions from offices increased by 49% in 2021 from the prior year. On average, class A office buildings sell for US$50 more per square foot (15%) than pre-pandemic while Class B buildings increased by just US$6 per foot (6%). Class B and C buildings could face challenges in bringing in tenants in a market flush with available space, though they present some of the greatest opportunities at a market discount. </p><p>“Investors can also consider investing in flexible workspace solutions, which have become increasingly popular recently. These spaces offer companies the flexibility to rent office space as needed without the burden of a long-term lease,” Simone Grimes states. “This trend is expected to grow as more companies embrace remote work and look for cost-effective office solutions.”</p><h2>Industrial leasing activity is at an all-time high </h2><p> </p><p>Industrial properties have been a popular investment option for some time now, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. With e-commerce sales expected to grow rapidly, industrial properties are critical for last-mile delivery and warehousing. Vacancies in the United States and Europe are still at all-time lows, making it a seller's market for industrial properties. </p><p> </p><p>Simone Grimes advises that investors consider investing in industrial properties located in key logistics hubs or near major cities. These properties will likely experience higher demand due to their proximity to population centers and transportation networks. </p><p> </p><p>“Globally, the anticipated continued high cost of land and construction as well as the zoning limitations for centrally located facilities should heighten the competition for existing space,” she says. “Therefore, investors must strategically choose their location to take advantage of this trend.”</p><h2>Retail leasing has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels<i> </i></h2><p> </p><p>Retail has been one of the hardest-hit sectors in commercial real estate due to the pandemic. “However, with the ease in restrictions and the rollout of vaccines, retail leasing has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels,” Simone Grimes reveals. “Tourism and travel are expected to be important for retail destinations across the globe, as they are still well below pre-pandemic levels.”</p><p> </p><p>According to a recent study published by Deloitte, retailer spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to grow by as much as US$20 billion by 2026. This presents an opportunity for investors to invest in retail properties incorporating AI technology to enhance the shopping experience and improve operational efficiencies. </p><h2>The outlook for commercial real estate investors in 2023 </h2><p> </p><p>Commercial real estate is a dynamic and crucial sector of the economy, encompassing various industries. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the commercial real estate market, leading to fluctuations in demand, occupancy, and pricing. </p><p> </p><p>“As we emerge from the global pandemic, the industry is facing new challenges and opportunities,” Simone Grimes concludes. “With a strategic approach, CRE investors can take advantage of the market changes to maximize risk-adjusted returns.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, audit committee financial expert, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four (PwC) public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes serves on the audit committee of for-profit and nonprofit boards. </i></p><p><i>The views represented are those of Simone Grimes and do not represent the position of Acadia Insurance or W.R. Berkley.</i></p><p> </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Simone Grimes
<p>Simone Grimes Details How Boards Can Prepare for the 2023 Proxy Season</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vCgxlXC1QXvy0S79ONdxjtNPyYM2BdMuPfh2mvWCJs_quO6Bc6aSN6MylotAy9vQmVG7ayIQYCeapacKlphV6of9914zzSInI6BYqqixoawh7PwE-pQMMiGUfdUxfZ2jNO080gxGKG7XHEXs0OTwxkg" alt="Chief Financial Officer at Acadia Insurance"></figure><p>The past two years have demonstrated that investor activism is on the rise, and publicly traded companies need to anticipate the opportunities and challenges that come with proxy season. The only certainty boards should expect in 2023 is change. Proxy advisory leaders Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced their 2023 priorities, which include a continued focus on ESG issues, an increased focus on board diversity and related disclosures, support for racial equity audits, and a continued focus on “say on pay.” Chairs of the nominating, compensation, and audit committees can expect less support for their re-nominations if they are not proactive about the significant issues at play in 2023. <a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a>, an experienced Chief Financial Officer and corporate board member serving on audit and governance committees, gives some useful suggestions for how directors can prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the 2023 proxy season.</p><h2>Step 1: Understand the ESG issues that contribute to your organization’s risks and opportunities </h2><p><a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a> explains that even billion-dollar companies can be out of touch with shareholders’ expectations regarding ESG.</p><p>“A board that is narrowly focused on compliance and risk management will fall short of institutional investor’s expectations that boards be fluent and proactive in ESG matters,” she says. For 2023, ISS will generally recommend votes against the incumbent chair of the responsible committee and other directors on a case-by-case basis and at companies that have not taken minimum steps needed to assess and mitigate the company’s climate-related risks. This is especially true for companies that are significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, directly or indirectly, through their value chain. “This is why board members should invest time in educating themselves on ESG issues,” Simone Grimes explains.</p><p>To prepare,<a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/"> Simone Grimes</a> recommends that boards dedicate time on the agenda to understanding the business’ ESG goals, differing approaches, and proxy advisor expectations. It is also beneficial for board members to meet regularly with senior sustainability leaders and external experts so that they can be educated on ESG issues and determine the adequacy of climate-related disclosures.</p><h2>Step 2: Diversity, Diversity, Diversity</h2><p>With the absence of state or federal laws or fixed stock exchange requirements, ISS and Glass Lewis are strengthening the power of their vote recommendations to influence greater board diversity. Glass Lewis will move from a fixed number approach to gender diversity to a 30% gender diversity expectation. It intends to vote against the chair of nominating committees that fail to meet the gender requirement or have a director from an underrepresented community. Boards should prepare to disclose their plans and timelines to appoint diverse directors generally no later than the next annual meeting. </p><p>“This is the time for nominating committee chairs to get proactive in ensuring that their succession plans include a pipeline of qualified and diverse candidates as well as committee rotations and that they revisit tenure-limiting mechanisms,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-grimes-cpa/">Simone Grimes</a> adds. </p><p>ISS will expand its gender diversity requirements in 2023 to apply to all companies, not just Russell 3000 and S&P 1500 companies. Nominating committee chairs on boards with no gender diversity should be concerned and be prepared to address votes against their re-nomination. ISS would further like to see greater transparency in quantitative assessments of workforce diversity and inclusion metrics and goals to assess whether the company is making sufficient progress in the areas of racial equity and civil rights.</p><h2>Step 3: Understand the new issues</h2><p>Several new topics are being addressed in 2023 that seek to have greater transparency in the alignment between a company’s stated values and its financial commitments.</p><p>Directors should understand requests for Racial Equity Audits. For 2023, ISS added racial equity and civil rights audits as a new factor it will consider when evaluating on a case-by-case basis shareholder proposals requests to assess whether a company adequately discloses workforce diversity and inclusion metrics and goals, which ISS believes will allow for quantitative assessments of progress.</p><p>Boards should prepare for increased scrutiny on Political Spending. Under a new policy for 2023, ISS will evaluate on a case-by-case basis shareholder proposals requesting greater disclosure from companies about the alignment between their political contributions and lobbying efforts and their publicly stated values and policies. ISS will consider the company’s policies, management, board oversight, governance processes, and level of disclosure related to political expenditures and lobbying activities. Further, proxy advisors will look for the company’s disclosure regarding the reasons for its support of candidates, trade associations, and other political activities and any incongruencies between a company’s political expenditures and its publicly stated values and priorities.</p><h2>Step 4: Compensation committees should anticipate say-on-pay proposals</h2><p>Investors' lack of tolerance for adjustments, discretion, and special grants in executive compensation is expected to result in lower levels of support for company say-on-pay proposals. Compensation committee chairs can be vulnerable to votes against their re-nomination if they are not proactive.</p><p>ISS will target Problematic Pay Practices. ISS maintains a list of examples of problematic pay practices that carry significant weight in its consideration of a company’s overall pay program and may result in negative vote recommendations. For 2023, ISS added as a new example severance payment made to an executive when the executive’s termination is not clearly disclosed as involuntary (e.g., a termination without cause or resignation for good reason).</p><p>Boards should expect an increase in shareholder proposals to strengthen ESG metrics in executive compensation. For 2023, ISS will continue to evaluate on a case-by-case basis shareholder proposals seeking increased disclosure on a company’s approach toward incorporating environmental and social (E&S) criteria into its executive compensation strategy, considering specified factors. ISS revised the policy to reflect its view that a company’s board or compensation committee is generally in the best position to determine performance metrics while also acknowledging that shareholders would benefit from improved disclosure about the rationale and considerations behind pay metrics. </p><h2>Step 5: Encourage board-shareholder engagement all year, not just during the proxy season</h2><p>Boards should ideally engage with major investors throughout the year and avoid reaching out to them only in times of a crisis or challenging annual shareholder meetings. </p><p>The benefits,<a href="https://thekerplunk.com/2022/06/02/simone-grimes-details-cybersecurity-for-board-members-what-you-need-to-know/"> Simone Grimes</a> states, include the board demonstrating it is fluent in ESG and in investor policies. By engaging with investors more often, directors can hear the opinions of investors on the company’s ESG performance and on ESG issues themselves.</p><p>“Board governance is always evolving, and by keeping in touch with shareholders all year long, they will be leaders in their industry,” states Simone Grimes. “Try to keep the door open and create a way for major shareholders to engage with board members on ESG matters.”</p><h2>Step 6: Redefine what makes a proxy season successful</h2><p>A successful company is one whose board and shareholders have great relationships. While it is tempting to define a successful annual meeting through the support its shareholder proposals receive, this is too narrow.</p><p>“What is even more important is how engaged the shareholders are,” Simone Grimes believes. “Remember: you may be able to do little about the withdrawal of a shareholder proposal, and shareholders may just not support your position. While frustrating, keep the long term in mind - if you had good dialogue with your major investors despite things not going according to plan, you had an excellent proxy season.”</p><h2>Step 7: Consider your options when endorsing, implementing, or withdrawing from a shareholder proposal</h2><p>Simone Grimes adds that boards can benefit from selectively endorsing or implementing shareholder proposals. One major advantage is that it shows that the board is both listening to its shareholders and prioritizing strategic opportunities in pursuing E&S goals. </p><p>“Remember, too, that the company may have more flexibility in implementing the proposal because it is endorsing it instead of negotiating its withdrawal,” she says. “Another strategy is for the company to implement the proposal ahead of the vote but on its own terms and utilizing its own strategy. This helps shareholders to see that the board is receptive to their concerns.”</p><p>She cautions that shareholders may be less willing to support a proposal if it has already been implemented. To decide whether to endorse, negotiate the withdrawal of, or preemptively implement a proposal, the board will have to consider the proposal, its proponent, and the precedent it will be setting by endorsing some of the proposals. </p><p>ESG issues and multi-stakeholder capitalism are increasingly prioritized by institutional investors. With these steps, board members can be prepared for the 2023 proxy season and also for the future, one in which ESG will be critical to a corporation’s success.</p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, audit committee financial expert, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four (PwC) public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes serves on the audit committee of for-profit and nonprofit boards. </i></p><p><i>The views represented are those of Simone Grimes and do not represent the position of Acadia Insurance or W.R. Berkley.</i></p>
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<p>Simone Grimes Digs Into the Pros and Cons of SASB Standards for ESG</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kwqkB_NK0AGUp0hbYybnULvexoTIRrrKOunGLAw45LtMJlF9edYLKOauxV-Bs7YztrTPz6revZRK6gUOpEolK_mDTlSvqJ_9flm_C0cGbe8j8UFF_dqFYlAAaeagksNAeUadYpo2_aa4FHf9YM4D4k4"></figure><p><a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a>, the Chief Financial Officer at Acadia Insurance, says there is quite a bit to love about the SASB Standards on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), which are now part of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s purview. The potential effects of SASB will vary depending on their implementation across 77 industries, but the end result is largely the same: more financial transparency about a company so that investors can make informed decisions.</p><p>“That said, SASB isn’t perfect,” says <a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a>. “There are some significant holes in how its standards have been put together. It’s a matter of weighing those potential drawbacks against the undeniable benefits to see their impact on investors and industries.”</p><h2>Simone Grimes on the Benefits of SASB Standards</h2><h3>Broad Evidence-Based Research</h3><p><a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> states that the foundation of SASB is qualitative research that draws upon broad and balanced input from companies, investors, and subject matter experts. “It is incredibly helpful that in putting together the standards, they went right to the source of information by conducting interviews, making first-hand observations, etc.” she says. “This gave them a solid starting point when creating the standards. They also operate under the oversight of an independent standards board, which builds credibility.”</p><h3>Emphasis on Materiality</h3><p>Relevance, <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/potmsearch/detail/submission/6495351/Simone_Grimes_MBACPA_CIA">Simone Grimes</a> continues, is part of the guidelines created by SASB. After years spent examining the sector and subsector levels, SASB determined what should be disclosed to assist investors and regulators in making a determination about a company. It also factored in what would, and would not, affect the company’s bottom line.</p><h3>Subsector Differentiation</h3><p><a href="https://www.influencive.com/simone-grimes-on-why-the-board-of-directors-has-a-responsibility-to-consider-esg/">Simone Grimes</a> believes that the depth of detail in SASB is impressive. “Very few can compare to its guidance on ESG issues vs. financial performance for 77 different subsectors,” she explains. “This thoroughness means that companies are better able to supply investors with financially-material sustainability information. Investors, in turn, are better equipped to understand the ESG issues that are relevant to the bottom line of companies.”</p><h3>Valuing Intangible Assets</h3><p>With the SASB’s focus on qualitative data, investors are better able to determine the non-financial aspects of a business’ ESG value proposition. “A company is more than just its building or inventory,” says <a href="https://thekerplunk.com/2022/06/02/simone-grimes-details-cybersecurity-for-board-members-what-you-need-to-know/">Simone Grimes</a>. “Its brand, human capital, and the social value it creates for communities and economies are all important. SASB helps investors to analyze these intangibles when making a determination.”</p><h3>Completeness, Reliability, and Objectivity</h3><p>The SASB is generally highly regarded for its verifiable, objective, and reliable standards. It is true, Simone Grimes believes, that because of its standards, investors are empowered to make better decisions about investing and voting.</p><p>“SASB also allows for the reality that no two industries are the same,” Simone Grimes states. “For the sake of example, let’s say that an investor or regulator is looking at mortgage finance and beverages, two very different subsectors.”</p><p>SASB bases its standards on the material risks for each one. The risks for a mortgage company will include its lending practices, the historic discrimination in lending, and any environmental risks associated with mortgaged properties.</p><p>“Compare this to a beverage company, whose greatest risks are likely to be its energy management, water management, packaging and lifecycle management, ingredient disclosures, the environmental and social impacts of the ingredients’ supply chains, and the sourcing of ingredients,” says Simone Grimes. “Taking all of this into account is crucial and is one of SASB’s biggest advantages.”</p><p>SASB also offers companies guidelines for assessing and mitigating these risks through sector-appropriate governance actions. The mortgage company, for example, might provide transparency into its lending practices through its FICO score or metrics on foreclosure rates by mortgage type.</p><p>“The beverage company, on the other hand, would provide investors with information on how many of their ingredients are sourced from water-distressed areas,” says Simone Grimes. “Investors would also learn about any risks associated with main ingredients and their suppliers. SASB, therefore, helps investors understand what they can expect to receive from a company.”</p><h2>Simone Grimes on the Shortcomings of SASB Standards</h2><p>Simone Grimes says that as useful as SASB Standards have been, their inherent weakness is that they do not take into account a business world that is constantly evolving. “It is excellent that they draw upon decades of experience, of course. However, as leaders, we all know that what was true or worked yesterday is not necessarily applicable today,” she says. “ESG issues are always emerging and can impact a company’s future earnings. Yet, SASB does not account for this.”</p><h3>Geographic Differentiation</h3><p>Simone Grimes concedes that one of SASB’s biggest advantages is its ability to identify relevant issues across 77 sub-sectors. The problem, however, is that it does not factor in geography, which can have a significant impact on a company’s performance.</p><p>“Consider a utility company that is in the United States vs. one that is in China,” she says. “Because of political and regulatory differences, the two markets could not be more different and have their own risks, which is crucial for investors to be aware of. SASB does not consider this in its standards.”</p><h3>Cross Industry Comparability</h3><p>SASB has established itself as the go-to toolbox for comparing companies within an industry. That said, when an investor wants to compare companies in different industries, it falls short.</p><p>This is due primarily to its emphasis on ESG risks by sub-sectors, Simone Grimes explains. For that reason, she thinks the <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globalreporting.org&t=h.eJxFzEkSwiAURdGtWIyVJgk_zShbIfKDKF0BqQws966MnL5T777JkR1ZLuRRayoLY-d5UuPiplzGFHO1wdCYDStVBa2yLoxcL-TVLgHrT_Y6SNnBINgTVQg24Gp9wmwPf0uZ3qNnqlN874CjmHbYRj0DAIdpw1kIjSNnAkD2EsZ-omPf-tj6rlgfA5rVeGVdKzXSjf7L5ws3bjzE.MEUCIAOrffIfk_LknPHjviRyyt1qbKGxYb8oZvDwk3d_JBvkAiEAz_4xXxreUKAkg2OKJDDlVo4chbEGlhpv39Le2uuMCNk">Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)</a> and <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.integratedreporting.org&t=h.eJxFzEkSgjAQBdCrWFkLIQzNsPIqEZrYSjqpJhQLy7trVm7_8N7qkE1NF_VIKe6T1ud5lsQJndiEi2AMkohdGcRpwT0cMqPOA2GbKLDdCpJiFevxDPLS6npRrwwypt9nTW3X1dAa_UTLTIw38hGFDl9EKefgta1ttdZQoRlWuPfLCAAVDHccjVmwr7QB6JoO-mYo-yb7mP1tJx8Y3c15S1uWcrXk6p98vuZpSMg.MEUCIQCCyHZN9APXqDVKHhydjrmB6GnJdnAporOI4pdXxv-8KwIgaFlLxDUyvw0cm4NMT3fSHk40GTKJXlI-6OgGeWYuxBE">Integrated Reporting Framework</a> (IR) frameworks are more useful.</p><h3>Lack of Data for Forward-Looking Models</h3><p>Another weakness of SASB is its assumption that an economy is healthy and that any known material risks are reflected by a company’s stock price. “It does not account for factors ‘not yet priced’ in valuation,” Simone Grimes states. “Hypothetically, if a sector is expected to see higher risks of emissions within the next 2-3 years, what is a reasonable GHG discount to use in a forward-looking scenario analysis? While this is a crucial data element for anyone making ESG-related investment decisions, SASB does not offer relevant data for this scenario.”</p><h3>Lack of Guidance on Regulation of ESG Issues</h3><p>Simone Grimes adds that while the Securities and Exchange Commission <a href="https://iclg.com/practice-areas/environmental-social-and-governance-law/usa#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20there,diversity%20is%20considered%20a%20factor">mandates</a> that all public companies reveal material information to investors, including any possible ESG-related risks, SASB offers no opinion on how to regulate ESG issues. </p><p>Overall, Simone Grimes recognizes the usefulness of SASB and its ESG standards but believes they have a long way to go. There are still too many holes, and the burden is on investors and analysts to do the research and analysis to account for them. As ESG evolves, Simone Grimes expects more robust and reliable data to become more widely available from rating agencies and standard setters, which will ultimately help regulators, investors, and companies across all 77 sub-sectors.</p><p> </p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, audit committee financial expert, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four (PwC) public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes serves on the audit committee of for-profit and nonprofit boards. </i></p><p><i>The views represented are those of Simone Grimes and do not represent the position of Acadia Insurance or W.R. Berkley.</i></p>
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<p>Simone Grimes Details Best Practices for CFOs Leading Through Mergers and Acquisitions</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lPH0fqqe8cLZJmW9hkXPyfSbkkaw4jx4J5TuNiOgL6HL2PSmtEGDFp4uZQjqpx9PdvlSjoqIWAzjQdIj4mOSAvRRjHQtE_xXE4Ak-dgLsR-OwD6qs4KW8Xsa_DrXPtS-6Fa_TRTHfeqgXMlw38Lxc4I"></figure><p>Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals can be some of the most crucial events companies encounter. Handled well, they have the potential to strengthen businesses, including their future growth prospects. However, there are multiple opportunities for strategies to fail and negatively impact valuations and capital structure. While everyone will have a role to play in a successful M&A, a CFO will be especially important, says <a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a>. Below, Simone Grimes uses her experience spent serving on board audit and finance committees to help CFOs understand how they can lead their companies past potential pitfalls during M&As.</p><h2>What are the different types of M&A transactions?</h2><p>“First, let’s back up just a little and remember that M&A transactions take many forms and sizes and have different scopes,” says <a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a>. “You can typically think of transactions as being horizontal or vertical. Horizontal transactions involve two companies that operate in similar industries and who may or may not be direct competitors. Think Frontier and Spirit airlines as an example.”</p><p>Vertical transactions, on the other hand, are when a company acquires a supplier, customer, or key stakeholder along its value chain. “These are much more common these days and include when Tesla has bought battery companies, solar energy suppliers and automated manufacturing technologies.”</p><p><a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> explains that by contrast, conglomerates are established when a company buys another company in an unrelated industry to diversify its revenues or enter new segments, as did Amazon when it purchased Whole Foods in 2017.</p><p>“Additionally, in terms of parties to the transactions and reasons for the M&A, those vary quite a bit, too,” states <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/potmsearch/detail/submission/6495351/Simone_Grimes_MBACPA_CIA">Simone Grimes</a>. “There are the standard M&As between companies, which could be the acquisition of the entire company or just a piece of it, such as the sale of a division or segment of the company.” </p><p> </p><p>The other very common type of M&A transaction, <a href="https://www.influencive.com/simone-grimes-on-why-the-board-of-directors-has-a-responsibility-to-consider-esg/">Simone Grimes</a> continues, is private equity led. In it, a fund aggregates an otherwise fragmented market with the intention of increasing the value of the sum of the parts sufficiently to command significant returns at a future exit (usually in the 5-10 year horizon) in the form of either a public offering or by attracting a larger buyer. In any of these scenarios, the CFO may represent the buy side or the sell side.</p><p> </p><p>“So, with all of those variables understood, let’s put them to the side and assume we are talking about a simple M&A, whereby a larger company will acquire the assets of a smaller company,” says <a href="https://thekerplunk.com/2022/06/02/simone-grimes-details-cybersecurity-for-board-members-what-you-need-to-know/">Simone Grimes</a>.</p><h2>What is the CFO’s strategic role in M&As?</h2><p> </p><p>In this type of deal, Simone Grimes states that she would expect the CFO to be involved in all phases of the transaction, from planning and strategy building, to evaluating targets, all the way through execution. Equally important would be post-deal integration.</p><p> </p><p>“On the early side of a transaction for the CFO on the buy side, I would expect them to be heavily involved in developing the strategy to include vetting whether an M&A is, indeed, the right strategy,” Simone Grimes reveals. “Once that has been established, securing the capital (deal funds), evaluating target companies, evaluating risks, forming an early tax strategy, and formalizing the communication plan with stakeholders would all be the duties of the CFO.” </p><p> </p><p>On the buy side, she believes many of the same steps would remain the same minus the capital raise. She would add in an extra step of pre-deal marketing due diligence, which is really bringing in an outside party to basically do everything a buyer should do in the due diligence process to find any red flags and give the company time to correct them.</p><p>Embedded in every step, the CFO should take a step back and re-assess if the deal is still worth making. In any M&A transaction, the CFO should engage in robust tax planning. </p><p> </p><h2>What are the pitfalls to avoid in an M&A transaction?</h2><p> </p><p>The potential tax consequences of a merger or acquisition to a business entity and its owners and the complexity of the tax principles involved dictate that managing tax risks is one of the most critical aspects of an M&A transaction. The CFO should provide the strategic analysis that informs and guides M&A decisions and structuring. Additionally, the CFO should stay current on changing tax regulations to ensure the tax strategy remains viable.</p><p> </p><p>Simone Grimes believes that an often overlooked but critically important component of M&A transactions is the communication strategy. </p><p> </p><p>“Remember: it’s not great to arrive at what you think is the midpoint of a transaction and learn that there are stakeholders who have objections that should have been addressed earlier,” Simone Grimes says. “Developing and implementing a clear communication strategy from the get-go, one that includes checking periodically for hurdles like these, can save everyone a lot of time and money.”</p><p> </p><p>She advises that CFOs expand their definition of an “overlooked party.” “We always think of the big ones, which is certainly helpful, but remember that if small or local regulators are overlooked, deals can be stalled.”</p><p> </p><p>Simone Grimes concedes that customer due diligence of the acquisition target is a topic that can be a little sensitive. “They will generally only offer up customers with whom they have strong relationships, but you need to dig a little deeper and ask the right questions to really stress-test the customer revenue streams,” she recommends.</p><p> </p><p>The other area to really consider is how much “heft” CFOs are bringing to the deal vs. the other party. In the example of a private-equity firm or larger company buying a smaller company, she thinks that CFOs should be mindful of how much muscle power they are deploying because they don’t want to overwhelm the target and derail them from focusing on running the business. </p><p> </p><p>“Lastly, from a structured perspective, I would say that to the extent you can use ‘hold back’ provisions in the contract that extend through the life of the rep and warranties, that is obviously preferred. This really de-risks the notion of overpaying based on future forecasts,” Simone Grimes states.</p><h2>What is some advice for CFOs who are facing an M&A situation?</h2><p>First, plan early. Whether CFOs are on the deal side or the buy side, they should give themselves enough time to develop a well-thought out plan. Remember to really focus on the tax strategy and to stay abreast of any legislative changes that are on the horizon that may impact a tax position or strategy. </p><p>“Next, get your deal partners lined up,” advises Simone Grimes. “They will be key to you being able to successfully navigate the M&A. Also, don’t underestimate the importance of your communications plan and post-deal integration. These areas can mean the difference between sailing past issues and stumbling over them at the most inconvenient of times.”</p><h2>Some wisdom on post-acquisition planning and execution</h2><p>Two of the most common reasons why a deal fails to generate the expected ROI come down to an inability to bridge the cultural differences between the two organizations and poor post-close execution. </p><p>“In either situation, a CFO can - and should - play a crucial role in planning for and mitigating such issues,” says Simone Grimes. “Steps they can take include outlining acquisition goals and the company’s future desired state, aligning leadership with the plan, and emphasizing the importance of human capital on either side of the deal.”</p><p>She also suggests documenting business-critical processes and systems as well as taking steps to orient the two businesses' cultures.</p><h2>The takeaway for CFOs approaching an M&A</h2><p> </p><p>“The ability of a CFO to prepare and lead their company through an M&A will help to maximize the impact of the deal,” says Simone Grimes. “A successful M&A all begins with preparation and a commitment to following through on every detail, no matter how small.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, audit committee financial expert, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four (PwC) public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes serves on the audit committee of for-profit and nonprofit boards. </i></p>
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<p>Simone Grimes: Boards Can Be Agents of Much Needed Social Change</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/j1Htr1XWuv46TlpHCp2kqiv5bH5WdYxWEb-th8VAIyJ-C2hqVT8PbG_V431_gIRw3_G0nnHXWqWbXElRnO9uyYZoqlyIfMdgf6wLxA7m7geLr4hh-mRfB5JocLM_HH9s_FDT1OlQW3q0W4YPU4_kkg"></figure><p>The United States stands at a pivotal moment in history; public awareness of the inequalities still faced by marginalized people in America, including people of color, women and the LGBTQIA+ community, is growing, and as a country, we are grappling with how to affect change. As we debate around dinner tables, at work, and in social settings how best to strengthen our society and leave bias and prejudice behind us all, one area could be key: the boardroom. <a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a>, who sits on the board of directors for Green Growth Group Inc., Junior Achievement, Big Brother Big Sister and Whistle Blower Aid, believes that boards of directors for publicly traded, privately held and non-profit organizations play a critical role in creating a truly inclusive society that respects all genders, ethnicities, and viewpoints.</p><p>“First, the involvement of board members is incredibly important for the health of any organization,” <a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a> says. “As fiduciaries, we are responsible for ensuring that our organizations stay on the road to a sustainable future. We are a key part of the governance structure of companies and nonprofits that provide jobs, contribute to the economy, and create needed social change. Every board member must commit themselves to making ethical decisions so that the organization and key stakeholders can thrive.”</p><p><a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> believes, however, that these are just the basic duties of a board. “They are essential, of course, but what I have seen through my own board service is that there is a larger picture that boards must keep in mind: the impact that they have both on the employees or volunteers within the organization and on the community itself.”</p><p>Diversity on the board, <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/potmsearch/detail/submission/6495351/Simone_Grimes_MBACPA_CIA">Simone Grimes</a> continues, has been lacking for decades. “A 2021 study found that between 2016 and 2020, of directors who were new to Fortune 100 boards, 79.9% of board seats were filled by non-minority directors,” she says. “No doubt these people were talented and qualified to do their jobs. However, what would happen to the board, its organization, the community, and our society if a more diverse slate of directors was asked to serve? What kind of ripple effect might that create in America over time?”</p><p>The benefits of a board that embraces DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), Simone Grimes explains, are multifaceted. “When you foster a board that represents the demographics of America, i.e. your customer base, you make better informed decisions and deliver better outcomes to shareholders and stakeholders. On a purely corporate level, this gives you better insights into why certain demographics make purchasing decisions, which can help steer the company in a more profitable direction.”</p><p>Studies have demonstrated that a diversified board results in more innovations, broader insights and strong quality earnings. Simone Grimes says that while any board, regardless of its composition, can think creatively, when women and minorities are recruited, they bring unique experiences and viewpoints that can increase a board’s productivity. “Diversity can invigorate the boardroom and make it into the center of originality and vision that it is meant to be.”</p><p>“Let’s be clear: I am not suggesting that a board that is composed solely of one gender or ethnicity cannot lead effectively,” Simone Grimes says. “What I am saying, however, is that the board will be limited by the perspectives of its board members.” The most poignant recent example of a lack of diversity in key decision points was the 2019 Georgia Tech report that found that of the eight autonomous car models it tested, <strong>all eight </strong>did not recognize pedestrians with dark pigmented skin or pedestrians with varying disabilities.” Many people found this study to be shocking. Simone states “It's just indicative of what happens when you eliminate the perspectives of the fuller population from being represented in key decisions.” </p><p>DEI on boards will have a ripple effect which will continue in the community. “When the board is diverse, they become more aware of what is happening in their community, which can lead to better relations between the company and the public. This can allow the organization to be proactive in affecting social change.”</p><p>Creating a board that reflects the rich diversity of the United States takes time, of course. “Nothing changes overnight,” Simone Grimes concedes. “Remember, though, that every time you recruit a female or minority board member, you are strengthening your organization and helping to close the book on America’s difficult past. That is heroic, and I hope that more boards will take up the challenge.”</p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, audit committee financial expert, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four (PwC) public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes serves on the audit committee of for-profit and nonprofit boards. </i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
21 Feb, 2023
Simone Grimes
<p>Making ESG Profitable</p><p>A conversation with Green Growth’s board members on leveraging technology to solve big challenges for the industrial complex<br> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Kp5xDhkAO5cAlF4_2ymW7BHyzRikkAlbBPM5OA-PFBV2Ghb97h1Yk5P5z0Gx88MhYaWWP_kcDOWNd-rOHrQ_vsDRAyv7rtIQ_bWGCDnURa38RIO7o01uHpnqRyOsVQdjetOsnRfXXK_O0uGPx-nZLA"></figure><p> </p><p>With the increased regulatory pressure and investor demands for companies to demonstrate their commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards the challenge for most corporate boards is how to balance ESG requirements with delivering profits to shareholders. Green Growth sought to solve this very problem and in so doing delivered hefty returns to investors. Their secret? Investing in Agricultural technologies (<a href="https://bitwiseindustries.com/blogs/category-blog-agtech/">AgTech</a>) that could improve the consumption of finite resources utilized in traditional industrial farming and food manufacturing processes. After closing their final<a href="https://ir.marimedinc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/179/marimed-closes-acquisition-of-illinois-craft-cannabis"> deal</a> in a series of M&A transactions, Green Growth’s board members,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-grimes-cpa/"> Simone Grimes</a> and Gary Oliver<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-oliver-6782374/"> Gary Oliver</a>, say they are bullish on the future of green startups that can redefine standard industrial practices in a way that is good for the planet, which in turn is good for investors and consumers. </p><p> AgTech is a highly nuanced industry that leverages technology, machine learning, and predictive analytics to solve big challenges for the industrial complex. The rise in AgTech solutions has coincided with changing ESG regulations and the increase in investor proxy proposals that challenge companies to shift their corporate strategies to emphasize having a positive impact on the planet and society. <a href="https://www.influencive.com/simone-grimes-on-why-the-board-of-directors-has-a-responsibility-to-consider-esg/"> Simone Grimes</a> understood that larger agriculture and manufacturing companies would be looking for opportunities to make their processes more sustainable. Green Growth poised itself to develop assets as acquisition targets for the industrial complex by leveraging technology to refine traditional industrial processes to achieve similar results while reducing negative environmental impacts. </p><p><a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a>, Green Growth’s Founder and Board Chair, and Gary Oliver, Green Growth’s Chief Risk Officer, focused on acquiring and developing sustainable agriculture and food production assets across Illinois, Ohio, and Canada and leveraging a series of M&A strategies to deliver healthy returns to investors. Now Green Growth is influencing how corporate boards see the opportunity to make ESG value accretive versus a costly regulatory burden. </p><p>Simone Grimes recommends that emerging growth companies align the fiduciary duty of the board of directors with the contractual provisions of its fund or portfolio. “Without this, no company can realistically reach its full potential,” she believes. “Gary and I wanted to do something that would honor the sentiment of our investors, which was to use their capital to create a social good while prioritizing ROI (returns on investment).” </p><p> Thinking back on their journey with Green Growth, Simone Grimes emphasized “we understood that while it's crucial that businesses become more sustainable, it’s equally important to deliver real value to shareholders. So, we focused on AgTech because by making ESG profitable, we could affect changes in investor behaviors, demonstrate to corporate boards that ESG can be profitable, and influence positive social and environmental outcomes.” </p><p> Acquiring and developing assets was the first goal. Gary Oliver states that as they grew their portfolio, they encountered challenges. “COVID-19 was a major obstacle, as it created regulatory uncertainties and corresponding delays in regulatory approvals,” he recalls. “However, we did our part to ensure regulators, investors, and community partners understood the sincerity of our goal, which was to reduce GHGs in the manufacturing process, have a positive social impact in the communities we operated in, and enable existing companies to scale their ESG programs.” </p><p>In 2020, while the economy was in a period of uncertainty, Simone Grimes took on the position of board chair to lead the company through a period of rapid growth. “We became hyper focused on refining our assets and proving that our technology investments resulted in reduced GHG emissions. Simultaneously we identified target buyers and aligned our strategies accordingly.” Simone Grimes states “The goal of our fund was to deliver ROI to investors over a seven-year investment horizon; COVID 19 allowed us to speed up that process and deliver returns in less than four years. It’s a great feeling to surpass commitments to investors.”</p><p>As 2021 progressed, Simone Grimes says, they were able to successfully dispose of most of these agricultural assets with quantifiable ESG components. “We focused on delivering value to the acquiring entity, their investors, and the people and communities in which the assets operate. Our last asset was successfully disposed of in May 2022.” </p><p>Simone Grimes Simone Grimes details how she and Gary Oliver were able to make AgTech profitable for investors. “We focused on using M&A strategies to make ESG assets generate hefty ROIs,” she says. “What we invested in was key, as we also wanted to make a difference for society. We chose AgTech because the assets we invested in could be leveraged in industrial agriculture to make farming more sustainable.” Simone Grimes believed that like the trends in the beauty industry, where large companies like Estée Lauder and L’Oréal relied heavily on M&A to outsource their innovation efforts, companies will also seek to acquire sustainable assets to meet their ESG goals. </p><p>Gary Oliver knew they would need capital to successfully compete for some of the assets they wanted to acquire. They turned to the same investment groups that they had served on to evaluate investments, leveraging everything they knew about investment models.</p><p>“We stood up several special purpose entities, all with the end game of disposition,” Simone Grimes says. “We also assembled a team of SMEs (subject matter experts) in sustainable agriculture, engineering (MEP design), and manufacturing techniques as well as green building designs. In short, we created the perfect team to achieve our goals for AgTech and farming.” </p><p>Their experience in bringing more profitability to AgTech has led to insights into board governance that Simone Grimes frequently shares with her industry peers. “First, directors of corporations owe a fiduciary duty to act in the ‘best interests’ of the shareholders of a corporation,” she states. “In heavily regulated industries, such as agriculture, the interests of the regulator must be incorporated into every decision.” </p><p>Second, good corporate governance always starts at the top. “You may have good intentions for your industry, but you won’t get anywhere if your board isn’t solid,” Simone Grimes states. “On our board, we make sure everyone understands their fiduciary duty to our investors, regulators, and the communities who have invested in us. Each of our dispositions included a firm commitment to the social commitments we made, including hiring and training employees from within the community, paying livable wages, and incorporating a DEI strategy.” </p><p> </p><p>Simone Grimes states that in a company that is positioned as a social good and that has support from regulators who in turn rely on the company for public reporting, the board must equally consider the priorities of investors and of regulators. “Fiduciaries should always act with due care, skill, and diligence,” she says. “They must invest just as an ‘ordinary, prudent person’ would do.” </p><p>Gary Oliver believes that risk oversight at the board level is just as important. “Risk oversight is a primary board responsibility as part of their corporate governance,” he explains, “and in the evolving business and risk landscape, who could have predicted the impact of COVID-19? As such, directors need to develop and continuously improve practices to establish a well-defined and effective oversight function.”</p><p>Today’s boards play a critical role in influencing management’s processes for monitoring risks, Gary Oliver says. “As such, they should clearly define which risks the full board should discuss regularly versus risks that can generally be delegated to a board committee. While many boards have a defined risk governance structure, it is important to continually assess the structure as companies will most certainly continue to face new risks.”</p><p>All of these board practices can position a company to make vital contributions in any industry and to create social good, especially in AgTech. Simone Grimes recommends that boards keep them in mind as they look for ways to positively impact the planet. Agriculture, she believes, holds enormous potential for investors and entrepreneurs. </p><p>“I have seen over the last few years that agriculture is implicated in multiple aspects of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing,” says Simone Grimes. “Also, data and technology are making sustainability easier to measure, which will be needed as the pressure for more reporting at deeper levels of granularity on ESG metrics continues. Corporations will ultimately have to rely on green startups to outsource their ESG innovation.” </p><p>Gary Oliver states “I believe strongly that as ESG reporting gets more precise and quantification gets more granular, large companies will have to outsource their innovation through acquisition - much the same as we’ve seen in the beauty industry.” </p><p> </p><p>“We are only getting started on realizing the potential of AgTech to make farming sustainable and, in turn, have a positive impact on the Earth,” says Simone Grimes. “Now is the time for more companies to invest in it so that future generations can benefit.” </p><p><i>Gary Oliver, an international security specialist, is the owner of</i><a href="https://www.bsg-llc.us/"><i> BSG, LLC</i></a><i>,and a former member of the British Armed Forces. He has worked in conjunction with specialized agencies that include MI5, Special Branch, and the Special Air Service. Gary Oliver has over 35 years of operational experience gained from his corporate and military knowledge of risk management. Gary Oliver spent 10 years as a member of the Saudi Ambassador to the US Armed Close Protection team, where he worked with the State Department Dignitary Protection, Secret Service, FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and other international government security services.</i> </p><p> </p><p><i>Simone Grimes, CPA is a corporate board member, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes has worked with Fortune 100 public company boards of directors to implement robust Cybersecurity Governance programs. Simone Grimes sits on three non-profit boards and is the independent chairman for a corporate board. She is committed to ensuring that the role of corporate board members is value accretive, including their critical role in cybersecurity corporate governance.</i> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
21 Feb, 2023
Simone Grimes
<p>Simone Grimes on Why the Board of Directors Has a Responsibility to Consider ESG</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wdAxbPSwLr7jCAFfLytpnn4fYufxeumEayKAMy-R0uHnKZGTJ1Djb7zsqEZKkexfoYciZBZLrZ86s_DgT7HRU3ld8RhY5Il5hxdjgKE0G-tvrM6iCrqLLqGzdkBcc-Eu4-YTkM1iva_1iiqCG8j4lQ"></figure><p>WASHINGTON, DC - As more and more companies consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their decision-making, many believe that the board of directors has a responsibility to ensure that these factors are taken into account. <a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a>, an independent board member and Chief Financial Officer at Acadia Insurance, says that ESG considerations can significantly impact a company's bottom line. </p><p>“Ignoring them could put the company at a competitive disadvantage,” <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/potmsearch/detail/submission/6495351/Simone_Grimes_MBACPA_CIA">Simone Grimes</a> explains. “Investors are increasingly interested in knowing whether companies take into account ESG factors in their decision-making.” Accordingly, the board of directors has a fiduciary duty to shareholders to consider all factors that could impact the company's value. Failure to do so, she emphasizes, could result in legal liability.</p><p>Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly important to investors and regulators.Institutional investors are integrating ESG considerations into their investment analysis and decision-making process and regulators are enhancing disclosure requirements.</p><p>"The board of directors has a responsibility to consider the implications of ESG factors for the company's long-term success," <a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> notes. "The board should assess how ESG issues could impact the business and ensure that management addresses these issues."</p><p><a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a> believes that ESG factors can significantly impact a company's financial performance. "The costs of environmental regulation can be sizeable, especially for ongoing cleanups, but in most cases, it can be a good long-term investment." She understands that businesses will often lobby to reduce regulations they see as unfair but believes some regulation is necessary to protect the public from environmental and social risks.</p><p>"ESG, or environment, social, and governance, refers to the role of the company in mitigating climate change and making progress on social goals" Simone Grimes explains. “The environmental factors relate to how the company treats the environment, from the extent of GHG emissions that arise from producing its products to its handling of waste, consumption of energy, and investments in sustainable technologies. Social factors refer to human capital management; specifically how a company treats its workforce, its customers and the community in which it operates. Corporate governance refers to the boards effectiveness (including DEI and shareholder rights), transparency in governance, the comapny’s audit controls and the extent to which the company adheres to best practices and abides by the law.”</p><p>Simone Grimes points out that there are many ways a company can improve its ESG performance. “The greatest resource available to boards of directors is benchmark data, which evaluate where the company stands relative to its peers across all metrics. This allows boards to make data-informed-decisions about where to make critical investments.” Simone Grimes states that each company's approach to ESG performance will be different, but there are some general best practices. She says that all companies should have an ESG strategy and policy that defines who in the company is responsible for the execution of the strategy and how ESG metrics will be quantified, measured and reported"</p><p>"It is important to communicate a company's ESG strategy to shareholders, institutional investors and regulators" Simone Grimes says. "Transparency is an important part of a successful ESG strategy." </p><p>Simone Grimes reveals that there are ways to be transparent with your ESG strategy. "First, you must engage with your shareholders ahead of the proxy proposal and voting process to understand shareholder expectations. Use this as an opportunity to be open with your stakeholders about your approach to ESG, share quantifiable goals, as well as the constraints the organization faces in balancing ESG goals with financial performance. Next, ensure stakeholders understand the time it takes to implement the organization’s ESG strategy, and report on progress regularly to manage expectations about progress. Lastly, organizations need to engage in the regulatory process and be prepared to adopt ESG regulations as they evolve.”</p><p>Simone Grimes also emphasizes that stakeholders must trust that you will be committed to your ESG strategy and remain transparent. The SEC’s recent pronouncement on greenwashing clarifies that misleading claims about ESG metrics and sustainable practices will not be tolerated.</p><p><i>Simone Grimes, CPA is a CFO, independent board member, and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial reporting roles across various industries, including financial services, public accounting, tech and consumer products. Simone Grimes recently led a portfolio of sustainable agricultural tech (AgTech) companies through rapid growth, complex M&A strategies, and an eventual exit that yielded substantial returns to investors. Simone Grimes is committed to strengthening a company’s value through board level engagement in ESG strategies.</i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Simone Grimes
<p>Simone Grimes Details Cybersecurity for Board Members: What You Need to Know</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/g3JVUWyJujAs2yCWlAhzW__5HGtSrFNw-5d7k_NhVTr2cVjDBenMTuZs70WYfHjUPkiwjoQRZZt3PimnKr2t3ieYG6to1HuvCMoa6OEzGk9Wxp9-zN68XZHwVKCyNtF0tq_8sVYGWIIxyvXvmXqzwA"></figure><p> </p><p>WASHINGTON, DC - The modern workplace is in a state of flux. With so many changes occurring, it can be challenging to keep up, especially when navigating the complex world of regulatory reporting requirements. In March 2022, the SEC proposed new cybersecurity disclosure rules on incident reporting, risk management, strategy, and governance. <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/potmsearch/detail/submission/6495351/Simone_Grimes_MBACPA_CIA">Simone Grimes</a> independent board member and Chief Financial Officer at Acadia Insurance, states that If passed, these rules will require enhanced governance disclosures on how the board and management take responsibility for cyber security risks. </p><p> </p><p>“As cybersecurity risks evolve, so does the need for enhanced cybersecurity disclosures,” <a href="https://argyleforum.com/events/cfo-summit-cfo-2-0-strategizing-for-success/">Simone Grimes</a> says. “It is becoming imperative that corporate directors and officers of publicly traded companies ensure their companies have an effective cybersecurity risk management program. Directors must be aware of critical cybersecurity issues, including how they can prepare for enhanced public disclosures.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://alumnispotlight.com/2022/01/31/the-top-100-chief-financial-officers-of-2021/">Simone Grimes</a> explains that the board of directors is responsible for the oversight of the company's cybersecurity program, which includes understanding the cyber risk program, monitoring cyber resilience, allocating sufficient time in each board meeting to review management reporting, and regularly evaluating the adequacy of the cyber risk program.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://theleadershipfoundry.org/candidates/simone-grimes/">Simone Grimes</a> says, "The SEC’s proposed rule would require additional governance disclosures, including the board’s oversight of cybersecurity risk, whether oversight of cybersecurity risks is the duty of the entire board, a committee, or specific board members, and a description of the organization's processes for informing the board about cybersecurity risks.” </p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, <a href="https://profiles.forbes.com/members/finance/profile/Simone-Grimes-Chief-Financial-Officer-Acadia-Insurance-WR-Berkley-Company-NYSE-WRB/3aa87b6d-565d-4250-8682-57c3ce374376">Simone Grimes</a> states, “The proposed rule would require a public disclosure about a material cyber event within four business days from the determination that the event was material. In this regard, the board needs to be prepared to make a materiality determination as soon as is reasonably practicable after an incident is discovered.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>According to Simone Grimes, in order to prepare for the possibility of implementation of the proposed rule, the board will need to re-assess how it evaluates cyber risks as part of its overall strategy, the extent to which cybersecurity is embedded in the corporate culture, the allocation of time dedicated to cyber security in each board session, and its ability to react quickly to identified cyber events.</p><p> </p><p>The proposed rule increases the potential <a href="https://www.metacompliance.com/blog/5-damaging-consequences-of-a-data-breach/">financial and reputational consequences</a> of a data breach. As such, Simone Grimes suggests that the board of directors ensure that the company has a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that addresses risk management, incident response planning, and employee training.</p><p> </p><p>Among the biggest cyber threats facing organizations right now is the expansion in attack surface following the increase in remote workers. “An organization's attack surface is the sum of the different access points that an unauthorized user can exploit to enter their system or extract data," Simone Grimes states. "Organizations should be prepared to adapt their cyber risk management program as quickly as changes in the business environment and workforce occur.”</p><p> </p><p>The concept of data protection is not new. However, the widespread use of personal devices, cloud-based applications, and social media is increasingly vital to organizations. </p><p> </p><p>"The easiest way to safeguard company data is to require the use of layered security credentials" Simone Grimes believes. "The use of multifactor authentication creates roadblocks to make it harder for fraudsters to hack the organizations systems, impersonate employees, and access or leak sensitive data." According to Simone Grimes, it is the board's responsibility to ensure that cybersecurity is embedded in the organizations corporate culture. </p><p> </p><p>Cyber threats are constantly changing, and cyber security is a moving target. "Cybersecurity is a chess game with an ever-changing board," remarks Simone Grimes. "It is a high-wire act with a thousand potential missteps and catastrophes. A board of directors and management must both be prepared to protect the company's assets and quickly disclose any material breach. </p><p> </p><p>On June 28th, 2022, Simone Grimes will lead a panel discussion with fellow CFOs and CISOs on Implementing Cyber Security Frameworks to Protect Finance. For more information on the CFO Summit, please visit its <a href="https://argyleforum.com/events/cfo-summit-cfo-2-0-strategizing-for-success/">website</a>. </p><p> </p><p><i>Simone Grimes is an independent board member, Chief Financial officer (CFO), and entrepreneur who has a BSC in Accounting, MS in Finance, and MBA from Cornell University. She has held financial leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, big-four public accounting, tech, and consumer products. Simone Grimes has worked with fortune 100 public company boards of directors to implement robust Cybersecurity Governance programs. Simone Grimes sits on three non-profit boards and is the independent chairman for a corporate board. She is committed to ensuring that the role of corporate board members is value accretive, including their critical role in cybersecurity corporate governance.</i></p><p> </p>
03 Apr, 2023
Aleksandra Shakirova
<p>With Asia Expansion and New Online Resources, United Marketing Group Simplifies Digital Marketing for Global Businesses</p><p>HALLANDALE BEACH, FL–<a href="https://umg-marketing.com/">United Marketing Group</a> (UMG), a leader in digital marketing in the United States, Russia, and Asia, has revealed its plans to expand into Uzbekistan in the second quarter of 2023. The agency has also announced the 2023 rollout of its online UMG Academy, which will teach small business owners the digital marketing skills that can drive their sales growth.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/group.umg">UMG</a> was founded in 2013 by Alex Shakirova and combines imagination with the latest technology to help companies to scale up in today’s online era. As a business owner, Alex encountered numerous difficulties when working with marketing agencies. </p><p>“Many of them sounded professional and could speak the industry jargon, but when it came to delivering results, well, they didn’t,” she remembers. “This opened my eyes to a gap and a problem in the industry, which I was determined to resolve. I started with learning everything I could about marketing and implementing it into my business strategy.”</p><p>Using what she learned, Alex was able to achieve her business goals, which drew the attention of other frustrated business owners. With so many requests for help, she decided to become a full-time digital marketer. In the ten years since launching UMG, she and her international team of professionals, who speak and work in 5 languages, have helped dozens of companies worldwide in the hospitality, medical, beauty, entertainment, banking, and online education industries.</p><p>The new office in Uzbekistan will be especially exciting because the country’s economy is developing so rapidly. “Through our meetings with Uzbeki business owners, we have learned that many are interested in learning about digital marketing, which has the potential to connect them with the global business community,” Alex says. “We look forward to empowering them with our services in content marketing, solutions architecture, website design, digital marketing, and CRM integration.” </p><p>As the opening of UMG’s Uzbekistan office approaches, the rollout of the online UMG Academy is also on the horizon. The project, which is currently in beta mode, is especially gratifying for team members, who value the skills and business growth that entrepreneurs can attain by educating themselves in digital marketing. </p><p>“We began our academy because we believe that online marketing is crucial for any business’ success today and that too many owners lack access to quality resources,” she reveals. “They are important contributors to our economy, so we wanted to bridge that gap by sharing our expert knowledge. After all our hard work, we are happy to report that the feedback on our UMG Academy has been very positive. We value every suggestion for improvement and work to implement it as fast as we can.”</p><p>Alex invites any entrepreneur who wants to understand how digital marketing can impact their sales to check back in May 2023 for the launch of the UMG Academy.</p><p>“That is when we anticipate going live for a new generation of owners who are ready to use technology to grow their companies,” she says. “Knowledge is power, and when you have UMG’s expert tips and strategies, you will see what digital marketing can do for your business’ future.”</p><p><i>For over 10 years, United Marketing Group has been using its signature algorithms and advertising methods to offer solutions for digital marketing issues its partners didn’t even know existed. Founded by Alex Shakirova, UMG helps small and large businesses understand the complexities of digital marketing and achieve better results. </i></p><p><i>Today, UMG’s multilingual team works worldwide in social media marketing, Facebook advertising, SEM, SEO, reputation management, brand management, web development, and integration, among others. UMG is also a recognized specialist in digital marketing and local marketing for hospitality brands.</i></p><p><i>The focus of UMG, no matter how large it grows, will always remain the same: to help other owners understand and use the digital marketing strategies that can scale up their companies.</i></p><p><i>For more information about UMG, please see its </i><a href="https://umg-marketing.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Nadia Bem</i></p><p><a href="mailto:marketing@umg-marketing.com"><i>marketing@umg-marketing.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>305-204-1517</i></p>
04 Apr, 2023
Aleksandra Shakirova
<p>United Marketing Group to Launch UMG Academy and Asia Office to Grow Global Businesses’ Knowledge of Digital Marketing</p><p>HALLANDALE BEACH, FL–<a href="https://umg-marketing.com/">United Marketing Group</a> (UMG), an international digital marketing agency, has announced it will be starting its online UMG Academy in 2023. The academy, which is currently in beta mode and is being tested by the company’s first class of students, will teach business leaders the latest in digital marketing strategies. UMG has also revealed that in Q2 2023, it will be establishing an office in Uzbekistan in order to support Uzbeki businesses in their goals of competing in the global economy.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/group.umg">UMG</a> was founded in 2013 by Alex Shakirova and has teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It is currently testing its online academy, which will soon complete its beta mode. Shakirova explains that the vision for the UMG Academy is to provide an online library of digital marketing resources in English and Russian for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, large-scale manufacturers, and other companies that might otherwise lack access.</p><p>“Working with brands around the world, we saw that some business owners were struggling to understand how to leverage online marketing in this technological age. Smaller brands are vital contributors to the economy, and we want to see them grow, too. We founded the UMG Academy so that they could learn about the how, the when, and the where to start in digital marketing,” she says. “My team and I are happy to report that our students are enjoying our guided tutorials, and we are very appreciative of their feedback, which is helping us to make our offerings even stronger.”</p><p>UMG’s Tashkent location marks the company’s commitment to bringing website development, digital marketing, and CRM integration services to Uzbekistan’s emerging market.</p><p>“After the very hard work of our company, we are thrilled to be completing our final preparations for our office in Uzbekistan. It is a country that is developing rapidly and is full of talented business owners,” says Shakirova. “Our English, Uzbek, and Russian-speaking team members are excited about coming alongside Uzbeki companies in the hospitality, medical, beauty, entertainment, banking, and online education industries. We are confident that we can help them with their business goals through our digital marketing services.”</p><p>At the core of UMG’s academy and Uzbekistan office will be the belief that team members should never assume that another person knows everything that they do.</p><p>“At UMG, what this really means is that we must be willing to share our knowledge with anyone who needs it,” says Shakirova. “We hope that at our online academy and at all of our global offices, we always embody our vision of a digital marketing company that is a reliable resource for business owners.”</p><p><i>For over 10 years, United Marketing Group has been using its signature algorithms and advertising methods to offer solutions for digital marketing issues its partners didn’t even know existed. Founder Alex Shakirova was born in Ukraine and raised in the United States. She created UMG to help small and large businesses understand the complexities of digital marketing and achieve better results. </i></p><p><i>Today, the UMG team collectively speaks and works in 5 languages and specializes in niche industries. It has successfully completed 140+ projects worldwide in social media marketing, Facebook advertising, SEM, SEO, reputation management, brand management, web development, and integration, among others. UMG is also a recognized specialist in digital marketing and local marketing for hospitality brands.</i></p><p><i>For more information about UMG, please see its </i><a href="https://umg-marketing.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Nadia Bem</i></p><p><a href="mailto:marketing@umg-marketing.com"><i>marketing@umg-marketing.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>305-204-1517</i></p>
06 Mar, 2023
Chris Salerno
<h2>QC Capital Releases Educational Book to Hedge the Stock Market and Expand Into Real Estate</h2><p><i>Charlotte, NC</i> - Private equity investment firm QC Capital Group is pleased to have released an informational booklet, “<a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/lp/book">The Multi-family Real Estate Investing Booklet Part 1</a>”, the first in a series written by the firm’s CEO and founder Chris Salerno.</p><p>The team at QC Capital is excited about the release of this booklet, which will allow the firm to share key information to potential clients interested in multifamily real estate investment. This industry offers a unique opportunity in today’s housing market, based on several factors that prompted Salerno to write the booklet.</p><h3>High demand for rental housing</h3><p>The demand for rental housing continues to grow, especially in urban areas where there is a growing population and limited space for new construction. This high demand for rental housing can translate into stable and consistent rental income for investors. </p><p>“Our team is skilled in identifying and acquiring top-performing assets, as well as identifying operational efficiencies to drive strong returns for our investors,” says Salerno. “In the current market with such strong demand for rental properties, we feel that offering our clients - and potential clients - the information provided in our new booklet is a huge educational opportunity.”</p><h3>Potential for economies of scale</h3><p>Multifamily properties typically have multiple units, which can offer economies of scale that can reduce operating costs and increase profitability. QC Capital is just now closing on a 224 unit apartment complex in the medical district of Houston, Texas, which is a prime example of this potential.</p><h3>Diversification</h3><p>Multifamily real estate investment provides an opportunity to diversify an investment portfolio and reduce the risk associated with a single-asset investment. QC Capital specializes in the acquisition of institutional-quality multifamily assets, recognizing the potential for diversification.</p><h3>Potential for long-term appreciation</h3><p>Multifamily properties are often considered a long-term investment and have the potential to appreciate in value over time, especially if they are well-maintained and located in desirable areas. “Since we started in 2019, we’ve acquired over $200 million in commercial real estate assets,” says Salerno. “Our team is experienced in knowing which properties to acquire and where. We’re so pleased to share this accumulated knowledge in our new free booklet.”</p><h3>Potential for passive income</h3><p>Multifamily real estate investment can provide passive income, as the property is managed by a professional property management company and the investor does not have to be involved in day-to-day operations. “Our information booklet contains more details,” says Salerno. “It’s designed to be read alongside our new weekly webinar series, where we’re going to discuss topics and insights pertaining to multifamily investing.”</p><p>The virtual webinars will take place on Thursdays at 3:00 pm EST, starting on February 16th, 2023. “We’re offering our new booklet along with this webinar series, as well as newsletters and updates, to provide as much education as possible about our industry,” Salerno says. “It does take commitment to learn about this industry, but I believe that success doesn’t come to those who dream about it - it comes to those who work for it.”</p><p><i>QC Capital Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of institutional-quality multifamily assets in the southeast United States. The company was founded by Chris Salerno, a real estate entrepreneur and investment manager. The firm's goal is to identify and acquire top-performing assets and unlock additional value through focused asset management.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/">https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Chris Salerno at <a href="mailto:info@qccapitalgroup.com">info@qccapitalgroup.com</a> </p><p>Facebook :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/">https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en</a> </p>
24 Mar, 2023
Tariq Alinur, CEO of BrainCX–Gearing up to Speak at Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th.
<p><i>Las Vegas, Nevada</i>–With technology and communications advancing so widely on a global level, <a href="https://www.braincx.com/">BrainCX</a>, a digital outsourcer and customer operations company is excited to announce its presence at the upcoming Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th, where the company’s CEO, Tariq Alinur will speak on the importance of personalizing and simplifying CX through video chat.</p><p>With over 30 years of experience in CX and digital transformation, Alinur is optimistic about sharing the launch of his company’s newest platform <a href="https://vovicx.com/">VoviCX</a>, which will aim to transform customer engagement and improve customer satisfaction. VOVI will allow companies the ability to "kill the Toll Free Number '' by offering Voice, Chat, and Video Chat support from their website and mobile application.</p><p>A Brit by birth, American by choice, and an Expat that has lived across the globe, Tariq Alinur has been working in the CX field long enough to know the necessity for a good customer operations platform. He is on a mission to help the CEOs and CMOs of the world’s most impactful brands, understand the value of an excellent customer experience that will drive bottom-line growth, customer acquisitions, brand loyalty, and staff retention through the application of more innovative and often more cost-effective customer experience solutions.</p><p>The audience of attendees present at this upcoming expo are in for a treat as Tariq will share his expertise and knowledge regarding the use of video chat for the customer experience industry. As CEO of BrainCX, the speaker is looking forward to discussing new ways to help other businesses maintain a high quality of customer service. </p><p>“As we look to the future,” Tariq Alinur says, “Braincx is poised for significant growth in the customer experience industry. Our projections show a 25% annual growth rate over the next five years, driven by our focus on leveraging AI and digital engagement platforms for routine transactions, and personalized live human support for complex interactions.” </p><p>The potential on the market for VoviCX is expected to be high, as the customer experience industry is projected to reach $23.6 billion by 2025. As the company continues to expand their services and build stronger connections with their clients, BrainCX projects a 40% increase in their client base over the next five years, utilizing the VoviCX platform. </p><p><i>BrainCX is a digital outsourcer and customer operations company that has been in the industry for over 75 years. With a team of BPO experts, AI engineers, and Customer Experience operatives, the business is excited for the launch of their newest communications platform, VoviCX at the upcoming Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th.</i></p><p><i>Tariq Alinur</i></p><p><i>tariq.alinur@braincx.com</i></p>
04 Apr, 2023
BrainCX CEO Announces Speaking Engagement, April 26, 2023 to Discuss new Platform Launch
<p><i>Las Vegas, Nevada</i>–<a href="https://www.braincx.com/">BrainCX</a>, a digital outsourcer and customer operations company is thrilled to announce its presence at the upcoming Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th. The company's CEO Tariq Alinur will be speaking and sharing his over 30 years of experience with the audience of attendees. Tariq will share his expertise on the importance of personalizing and simplifying CX through video chat. In addition to this speaking opportunity, BrainCX is planning to launch the company’s new digital engagement platform, <a href="https://vovicx.com/">VoviCX</a> which will allow companies to "kill the Toll Free Number '' by offering Voice, Chat, and Video Chat support from their website and mobile application.</p><p>BrainCX is a team of BPO experts, AI engineers, and Customer Experience operatives that has been working within the customer service and outsourcing industry for over 75 years. This upcoming expo will be a prime opportunity for the company to unveil what it has been working on this past year, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence being integrated into several industries. </p><p>As the VoviCX platform prepares to launch, the CEO is excited to have the chance to debut this new technology to a crowd of like minded businesses and individuals. VOVI will be the world's first Certified 360 Digital Engagement and Contact Center Routing Platform. </p><p>“As we look to the future,” Tariq Alinur says, “BrainCX is poised for significant growth in the customer experience industry. Our projections show a 25% annual growth rate over the next five years, driven by our focus on leveraging AI and digital engagement platforms for routine transactions, and personalized live human support for complex interactions.” </p><p>The potential on the market for VoviCX is expected to be high, as the customer experience industry is projected to reach $23.6 billion by 2025. As the company continues to expand their services and build stronger connections with their clients, BrainCX projects a 40% increase in their client base over the next five years, utilizing the VoviCX platform. </p><p>With the upcoming Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th, the launch of VOVI hopes to be the next step forward in technological advances for BrainCX. </p><p><i>BrainCX is a digital outsourcer and customer operations company that has been in the industry for over 75 years. With a team of BPO experts, AI engineers, and Customer Experience operatives, the business is excited for the launch of their newest communications platform, VoviCX at the upcoming Call & Contact Center Expo on April 26th.</i></p><p><i>Tariq Alinur</i></p><p><i>tariq.alinur@braincx.com</i></p>
12 Jul, 2023
Tide Rock Holdings MSNBC article
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dD5-GAfoo0yCYyqIm0anCyc-tKQhjlCTRHHKhjK-d78/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dD5-GAfoo0yCYyqIm0anCyc-tKQhjlCTRHHKhjK-d78/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>reviewed 6/19 TF<br>all it really needs is a quote from Ryan and it looks great!</p><p>NOTE: this would work for Bloomberg, Yahoo, Business Insider, etc. If we switch, you can use the Seawind article here (Seawind Foods - Is There Hidden Sulfur Dioxide in Dried Fruit?)</p>
22 Feb, 2023
Gil Novaes
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/im1cHvK_u565DJdz-YgSkK2O4lA0Q2NQRm8V70q_ryZZS7TObzGa5F-Osg7QG7e3UXlYDLdbKsrVEXFdnNGmj6MWRgWdU-RdfaQJQO0Kt0PEqe8ipb9D4chlG7Xt5TURhRSBoZLbGfSI8eQkMfVdOto"></figure><h2><strong>Paws For The Forest: the Future of the Rainforest is in Our Hands (and Paws)</strong></h2><p>The Amazonian rainforest is one of the most important ecosystems in the world, providing habitat for millions of species of plants and animals. The rainforest also serves as a crucial carbon sink, absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to regulate the planet's climate. The Amazon is also a vital source of medicine, with thousands of plant species used to treat a wide range of illnesses and diseases. The rainforest is also an important economic resource, providing jobs and income for millions of people through activities such as agriculture, forestry, and ecotourism. Additionally, the Amazon rainforest is a unique and irreplaceable cultural and historical treasure, home to many indigenous communities with their own unique languages, traditions, and ways of life.</p><p>Unfortunately, this rich and biodiverse region is being destroyed, one tree at a time. In fact, according to recent estimates, on average, the Amazon rainforest is losing around 73,000 hectares (180,000 acres) of trees every day, which equates to approximately 27 million trees. However, this number can vary depending on different factors such as the time of year and the region within the Amazon. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has been occurring at an alarming rate due to a combination of factors, including land development for agriculture and ranching, illegal logging, and the construction of dams, roads, and other infrastructure.</p><p>The destruction of the rainforest has far-reaching consequences for both local communities and the global ecosystem. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is primarily driven by human activities such as logging, agriculture, and cattle ranching. The loss of the Amazon rainforest not only destroys critical habitats for numerous plant and animal species, but it also contributes to global climate change. Deforestation releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide that the forest absorbs, exacerbating the effects of climate change. The destruction of the Amazon rainforest also has cultural and economic implications, as it disrupts the lives of indigenous communities and reduces the availability of resources such as water, timber, and medicinal plants.</p><p>One non-profit is determined to fight back. Florida-based natural pet product company Native Paw launched its social media campaign <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">Paws for the Forest</a> on a simple premise: encourage pet owners to post a picture of themselves with their canine companion on the company’s social media pages (primarily Instagram). For every picture, the company would use its own resources to plant a tree in the Amazon rainforest to combat deforestation.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xFedL_NWthVUtq5uS9Da_XyeNiUaZXQ2tt_0nFd5CS3co4B5hyHKRdsB2uMGcTeielYRTcKN6nQnMQMP05f0QkPl9l8-KBiAazatkBScjeoiLuGrI7gsWZQdMNPrs4y7EUad7k21jPsDCiKdrG-jvuI"></figure><p>In 2022, Paws for the Forest created the world’s largest online reforestation pet community - and planted 500 trees in the Amazon rainforest. But CEO and founder of Native Paw Gilberto Novaes says this is just the beginning.</p><p>“We’d like to see this number doubled in 2023,” he shares. “We have created this vast global community, uniting over 40 different countries. That was our goal for 2022. Now we already have this community and we have the resources to push forward with our conservation efforts.”</p><p>Individuals passionate about both their dogs and Amazonian reforestation were invited to post a picture of themselves with their furry friend on the non-profit's social media page - and not only did participants receive a sample of Native Paw's environmentally conscious pet care products, which use ingredients sourced from the rainforest, but they also became a part of the world's largest online community dedicated to reforestation through pet ownership. According to Novaes, founder of both Native Paw and Paws for the Forest, within the first two months of the campaign, they were able to establish this unique community and were thrilled with the positive impact seen both in the reforestation efforts and the response to their pet care products</p><p>“We’re planning to ramp up our efforts in 2023,” he shares, “We are so excited about the global interest shown through our campaign. Now we have this interactive community where humans, animals, and nature can all unite to promote a culture of sustainability. At Native Paw, by establishing Paws for the Forest, we want to encourage other businesses to pursue environmental preservation.”</p><p>He adds that sustainability is essential to preserving not only the precious Amazonian rainforest, but the environmental health of the entire planet. “We are launching our e-commerce site soon and wish to show that a business can be successful while still making a positive impact on the environment,” Novaes says.</p><p>Native Paw’s upcoming e-commerce platform will offer natural pet care products with ingredients that are ethically sourced, including many from the Amazon rainforest. According to Novaes, the diversity and wealth of the Amazonian biome was a source of inspiration when developing the products. The new line of products will feature ingredients such as Maracuja for relaxation, Pracaxi for hydration, Andiroba to prevent fur loss, Copaiba oil as a disinfectant, Camu Camu for its antioxidants and vitamin C content, and more.</p><p><i>Paws for the Forest, created by Native Paw, is a non-profit organization that works to protect and conserve wildlife habitats, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. The organization aims to protect endangered species and their habitats through scientific research, education, and community engagement.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/"> https://pawsfortheforest.com/</a></p><p>Contact Gilberto Novaes at contact@trynativepaw.com</p>
30 Mar, 2023
Better Sleep Comes From Owning A SONU
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Xo8tXkTU8sowPbWbiTa5HSNuV4V_7wA6k5LUwzMMv2K1hH5AKcIp0qXnyAqyA6P-zzsxw14h0iroqM3bD-19zVFF13W8f-1OS2R5fcg5YioLNW5qooA5RlVtxTLpm1d9f_OLS9fZwF4EA4QOr5Qrpps"></figure><p>After just a short year on the online market, the revolutionary<a href="https://sonusleep.com/"> SONU Sleep System</a> is coming to retailers in 2023. With its patented system incorporating the Comfort Channel and Support Pillows, SONU offers its users a groundbreaking sleeping experience, which has been proven to relieve muscle and joint pain. </p><p>Developers of the SONU, Stason Strong and Bradley Hall , created this system to be able to mold to the user’s unique body shape and sleeping position, providing maximum comfort and support. The SONU is the first ever mattress designed for side sleepers, and addresses all of the problems that these users would face while sleeping on a traditional mattress. </p><p>This innovation allows sleepers to immerse their arms and shoulders within the Comfort Channel, which helps to keep the spine aligned correctly while sleeping. The unique design helps relieve tension and pain that is often unavoidable with traditional mattresses. It also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue by enabling its users to sleep through the night on their sides, helping to keep otherwise restricted airways open.</p><p>As the year continues, SONU reports they will be launching their products in retailers across the United States. For more information about The SONU Sleep System, visit their</p><p><a href="https://sonusleep.com/"> website</a>, SonuSleep.com. </p>
16 Aug, 2023
Aude Dorcelilan
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LA-U5SsP_yC4oYiVSlPvsLj6mNMM8lV4xMhAKwnVwP4/edit#heading=h.vuxpqzokmpcw</p>
15 Aug, 2023
Aude Dorcelilan
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LA-U5SsP_yC4oYiVSlPvsLj6mNMM8lV4xMhAKwnVwP4/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LA-U5SsP_yC4oYiVSlPvsLj6mNMM8lV4xMhAKwnVwP4/edit</a></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p>Maxim Lending, Corp Begins Offering FHA Loans with Down Payment Assistance Program</p><p>LAGUNA HILLS, CA–With the launch of its Down Payment Assistance Program, <a href="http://www.maximlending.net">Maxim Lending, Corp</a> is providing up to 100% financing for Federal Housing Administration loan applicants who have a minimum credit score of 620. Potential homeowners who would like to obtain an FHA loan but who do not have a down payment now have a new option. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FihzgjZJrbO2jkuhzv5KF1y7jDVytQ0WDuQVCwBrU62AmiVwX_7u-JyAts43qgiQCIj7XtmSWFocO208kRQsLg2TqHWjpOcryECrzlp50LhUbGiGOwf91eBY2F0mM7ij3730j-kq-nghh1dsqUsC4-c"></figure><p><i>Maxim Lending, Corp - logo</i></p><p>Maxim Lending, Corp is a full-service, nationwide brokerage firm that strives to treat customers as individuals, not numbers. Founder Brian Jahanbin explains that in beginning the company’s Down Payment Assistance Program, the goal is to come alongside mortgage applicants who might not otherwise have considered an FHA loan for their new home.</p><p>“It can be frustrating to feel unable to purchase a home for lack of a down payment, which can be sizable,” says Brian Jahanbin. “After listening to our clients, my team and I decided to step into the problem and create a program that would offer FHA loans in conjunction with down payment assistance. We hope that by providing up to 100% financing, we can speed up the loan application process for more applicants.”</p><p>Senior Loan Officer Touraj Nezafati states that throughout 2023, Maxim Lending, Corp will be assessing the impact of the program on the FHA loans it processes. “We are unveiling our Down Payment Assistance Program at our offices across the United States,” he confirms. “Our hope is that as the year progresses, we will see more and more people obtain mortgages and move into their dream homes.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Jip0_YRmgdbsNrPy5ZkegdceEFHu2iVwBVQhy5ppfezezQFPYQ5siEVjq4niEw_hj47W1Q8amFrMslRkPzTkDhccBsavWPjygvetMDc6nIixrRTTDqzFfse3Up5jeHMU9z5YwGxcrZVXlxfhWY6jSJ8"></figure><p><i>Maxim Lending, Corp is a full-service brokerage firm founded by Brian Jahanbin. It assists loan applicants nationwide, is licensed in multiple states, and offers conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, hard money, and NQM loans. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Maxim Lending, Corp and its loans for investment properties and for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500, please visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.maximlending.net&t=h.eJxtjcEOwiAQBX-l4axgCbuFnvorILSiZUsITU2M_66c9faSeZl5sb2sbOzYrdY8CnEcB0_2GdMayEdaOIXKTh17tM93b2WZqwKQqHpxD5YoUphiyqHEPZ1z4dctCaNxdtI7a82AGsDhbMBYcCZofwElekQJg9RKc2z60PSuREvTv7pv-Ae8P2QoO5w.MEUCIHYpwQtCJivuWO3RL-V84bQjT4y4y6vAdyl1Z94i-UAjAiEA9mDR7xgCmkMVIbMdmdM5nnPB6aRM1mhMdb3cfn9mXe0"><i>www.maximlending.net</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Brian Jahanbin</i><br><i>Maxim Lending, Corp</i></p><p><i>1-888-345-9333</i></p><p><a href="mailto:brian@Maximlending.net"><i>brian@Maximlending.net</i></a></p>
15 Mar, 2023
Endorphin Global Looking to Partner With Companies Throughout US and Africa
<p> </p><p><i>Johannesburg, South Africa–</i> Endorphin Global is a management consulting firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that is helping leading companies expand their businesses into the United States market. The firm has been instrumental in building connections between companies based in the United States and Africa, and their expertise in everything from data analytics to retail channel management and distribution strategy has been invaluable in helping companies achieve success in their expansion efforts. With the way that the world is shifting and the lines between nations has been shrinking, this is becoming more and more plausible. </p><p>“The global economy has become more interconnected than ever before,” Akash Maharaj, CEO and Founder of Endorphin Global starts, “and international businesses are expanding into new markets at a rapid pace. With advancements in technology and the ease of communication, companies can easily connect with customers and partners from all around the world. This has opened up a world of opportunity for companies looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets.”</p><p>South Africa has become a hub for global corporations to find their footing on an international platform and Endorphin Global is working to build connections between companies based in both the United States and Africa. </p><p>With teams that deal with everything from Data Analytics, A.I. and Machine Learning, to Retail Channel Management and Distribution Strategy, Legal due diligence, Risk and Compliance and overall Management Strategy and global expansion strategy, Endorphin Global has recently opened offices in Northern Virginia, across the river from Washington DC, to help better serve the US and global markets.</p><p>With this new office now in Northern Virginia (USA), Endorphin Global is even more well positioned to serve the needs of companies looking to expand into the US market. Akash Maharaj started the company during his corporate career in banking, insurance and finance after taking steps towards consulting and business problem solving. He maintains years of business experience in over 23 countries in Africa, South America, India, China and the Middle-East. Akash is working to build Endorphin Global into a multifaceted platform for companies wanting to gain a competitive advantage in their respective industries. </p><p>Endorphin Global is also focused on making a positive impact in the world, and they continue to assist clients operating in increasingly complex legal, regulatory and digital environments through a multidisciplinary approach, combining integrated financial, legal and commercial expertise. Thus far, this approach has proven to minimize risk and optimize the returns for clients over the medium-to-long term, by reducing the number of platforms and providers that usually need to be consulted with in order to successfully set up compliance with a multitude of federal and state regulations and become successful in the US market especially.</p><p>The CEO is also working on the Endorphin Foundation, which will work to raise funds to help and train entrepreneurs and unemployed individuals, (specifically those who were victims of lay-off throughout the pandemic) to identify their unique skills and expertise and develop ways to earn a living from them. Through the foundation, the company will help many entrepreneurs to network and become sustainable, continuing to focus on sustainable farming and the eradication of hunger through subsistence farming projects and hydroponics.</p><p><i>Endorphin Global is a Johannesburg based, South African management consulting firm that primarily deals with international businesses wanting to expand their reach and set up and grow their companies between the United States and Africa. For more information about the company, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Akash Maharaj</i></p><p><i>info@endorphinglobal.com</i></p>
16 Mar, 2023
Endorphin Global to Launch New Cleaning/Healthcare Divisions
<p> </p><p><i>Johannesburg, South Africa–</i> <a href="https://endorphinglobal.com/">Endorphin Global</a> is a Johannesburg based, South African management consulting firm that primarily deals with international businesses wanting to expand their reach and set up and grow their companies between the United States and Africa. The company has announced the most recent launch of their new cleaning and healthcare division focusing on eco-friendly products and services in the residential, commercial and industrial cleaning sector.</p><p>With teams that deal with everything from Data Analytics, A.I. and Machine Learning, to Retail Channel Management and Distribution Strategy, Legal due diligence, Risk and Compliance and overall Management Strategy and global expansion strategy, Endorphin Global has recently opened offices in Northern Virginia, across the river from Washington DC, to help better serve the US and global markets.</p><p>Akash Maharaj, CEO and Founder of Endorphin Global started the company during his corporate career in banking, insurance and finance after taking steps towards consulting and business problem solving. Akash has a medical background, having worked for many years in a cardiothoracic unit in South Africa, giving him a unique perspective when it comes to the company’s movement into the world of healthcare. </p><p>With business experience in over 23 countries in Africa, South America, India, China and the Middle-East, Akash has made Endorphin Global into a multifaceted platform for companies wanting to gain a competitive advantage in their respective industries. </p><p>Endorphin Global is also excited to announce the launch of the Endorphin Foundation, which will work to raise funds to help and train entrepreneurs and unemployed individuals, (specifically those who were victims of lay-off throughout the pandemic) to identify their unique skills and expertise and develop ways to earn a living from them. Through the foundation, the company hopes to be able to help many entrepreneurs to network and become sustainable, continuing to focus on sustainable farming and the eradication of hunger through subsistence farming projects and hydroponics.</p><p>As they gear up for the launch of their newest cleaning and healthcare divisions, Endorphin Global will also be helping with disinfection and sanitizing of local spaces and using this entity to help train and develop the mass of displaced and homeless veterans and reintegrate them back into the economy, aiming to help them run their own businesses.</p><p>“We look forward to attracting and raising brand awareness with global companies and organizations that are looking to break into the US market, as well as US companies that are looking to grow and expand internationally into Africa,” Akash explains. </p><p><i>Endorphin Global is a Johannesburg based, South African management consulting firm that primarily deals with international businesses wanting to expand their reach and set up and grow their companies between the United States and Africa. For more information about the company, visit their </i><a href="https://endorphinglobal.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Akash Maharaj</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@endorphinglobal.com"><i>info@endorphinglobal.com</i></a></p>
04 Aug, 2023
Masha Kaprian
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_GiX2bH_T2nQMr8BTPY6JyPO7q3t9WExjDGwZjKKrU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_GiX2bH_T2nQMr8BTPY6JyPO7q3t9WExjDGwZjKKrU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
27 Jun, 2023
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDCXQ-cemcQRyRSIfTqT92AW_PVsdeMz3BFdc69ZR08/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDCXQ-cemcQRyRSIfTqT92AW_PVsdeMz3BFdc69ZR08/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>revised 6/19 TF</p>
27 Jun, 2023
Jamar Johnson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zh_gqteF4AxABqwjaFQTuzc_T2rmLJvrgrjFxIvmMvU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zh_gqteF4AxABqwjaFQTuzc_T2rmLJvrgrjFxIvmMvU/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>revision done 6/19 TF</p>
18 Jul, 2023
Masha Kaprian
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iPMmGy6HDYoVtmLQGi7oXb_uWXZ3jn2_yamAwx9jptE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iPMmGy6HDYoVtmLQGi7oXb_uWXZ3jn2_yamAwx9jptE/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
23 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>With Fund 2, Techvestor Seeks to Redefine Short-Term Rental Investments in 2023</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/aZgrNK_UZOgcC1bTg1D3VG-EhWyn3XyqW8qd_LntYAgDPggpKQvV9aRMGKCoLDRF70SHRDXGrkZ1l-9B5hqQkqOoD9UiI84tUBgelbYy9DkvI1pRPv7NjdMYmVPOHXLmvHs6svfjfaWQ_nehDpcd3j0"></figure><p>With so many companies offering passive investment opportunities, it can be difficult to spot those with real potential. While no investment is a sure thing, the numbers behind a company can give insights into its legitimacy. Consider <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, whose 16-point strategy and proprietary, institutional-grade platform allow it to source short-term rental properties across the United States and then redesign, manage, cash flow and eventually, exit them. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor is creating a new asset class, allowing individuals to passively invest in “Airbnbs.” Guler and Khafagi have the numbers to back up their claims of success: their platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month, and Techvestor has raised over $36MM, has 75+ properties in its portfolio, and underwrites 100K properties monthly. It’s all the result of Techvestor’s ability to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur.</p><h2>How Techvestor began reinventing passive investments in STRs</h2><p>A busy professional’s ability to passively invest in short-term rentals begins with Guler and Khafagi. Before Techvestor, they were both independently investing in real estate as they pursued tech careers with Apple and Facebook.</p><p>As an Engineering Project Manager at Apple, Guler excelled at growing the company’s AirPods line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream.</p><p>“I found Apple to be very fulfilling, and it definitely made me into the business leader I am today,” says Guler. “When I went home each day, however, I pursued my hobby: investing in single-family homes and then remaking them into popular Airbnb rental properties.”</p><p>Guler found STR investments to be lucrative, and in talking about it with her friends and peers, she found a lot of interest.</p><p>“People knew that STRs had potential for revenue, but they weren’t sure how to get started. They couldn’t invest the time to identify properties, redesign them, furnish them, market them, and make them generate revenue. That was lost income for them,” Guler says.</p><p>To democratize the journey of investing in short-term rentals, Guler envisioned a company that would use technology to simplify this process. She teamed up with Khafagi, who helped build the second-largest engineering organization at Facebook/Meta from 89 people to over 1,100. He also was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member, who leads Techvestor’s talent, financial, and portfolio management infrastructure. </p><p>“Our research showed that Techvestor was the right company NOW because 34% of people preferred short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011,” says Khafagi. “That interest was only increasing because of COVID and remote work. Also, the number of short-term rentals worldwide is greater than the leading hotel chains combined. We are early to this asset class, and that meant Techvestor could define it for investors.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GyJUgKGJw2Uf9sakbf8Q5UcXf5BnXqNfERdP31012RNT1w7cE0WJ0P0Y6lwXsD1IF17HeVy6PvAkPTyUgfGcFfc2NolSLcloCin0AWb2_hHa8AQZaVwop7k5nusH-98UqMtJwleXsro4Zok3ZToJSxU"></figure><h2>How Guler and Khafagi created the strategies and technology that are the secret to Techvestor’s success</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its people and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing and furnishing it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can exit.</p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We included uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi also made Techvestor vertically integrated, with acquisition, interior design, property and revenue management, operations and more handled under the same roof. </p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“All that remained was setting up our terms and policies for passive investors,” he says. “They receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 70+ properties. During the first five years that we hold a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and we target a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio. We sell properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.”</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><h2>What the results of Techvestor’s software and strategies have been</h2><p>With over $37MM from 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%. </p><p>“We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time, and we have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio,” Khafagi states. “We also have a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, so we are very optimistic about where Techvestor is taking the short-term rental industry.”</p><p>Their goal is for Techvestor to become the largest institutional STR operator in the world: a $1B aggregate fund with over 1500 properties for passive investors. </p><h2>Where Techvestor is poised to lead STR investments</h2><p>2022’s Fund 1 was a success and resulted in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs for Techvestor’s portfolio. Now the company is gearing up for Fund 2 in 2023, and Guler says the company will be aggressive - but strategic - about growing its portfolio in Florida and other prime markets.</p><p>“It is an exciting time for Techvestor and passive investors,” Guler believes. “Feel free to reach out to us if you would like to learn more about the long-term investment potential of STRs for your own portfolio.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Sm9IRB0RVIFX3ZfUOVGTnikCVGvkSrhkXZ3NQS7DMj5cbbfIeUq0TffG66ACbFurQZ9eZQ34pZoezZ4Epv2H8QxDbVIPjIulYidQR307ljN3bYph371DIYWRAlaQQIz9d-M4fungnkrkyPhxroILPP4"></figure>
23 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Aims for STR Market Dominance in 2023 with Fund 2</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pvJCtRcON7lEn8W4fScIm5nLwkbvIPK6ER0ug1nuXZKtKDFjGF0eQ4OHjYXxisC7ZTSDx6thWZunTXuxcJQrFXjfjXjys01qdaicPYwHxgDIopKa-Xf8uF-jDLGzZdRa_TZoyembwG75Rs8U7CAWTso"></figure><p>As 2022 winds down, investors wonder what 2023 will bring, especially in real estate, whose ups and downs have been nothing short of dramatic for several years. While most people are watching the personal housing market, they would do well to pay attention to one of the country’s newest asset classes: short-term rentals, a passive investment opportunity being defined by <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor is capitalizing on 21st-century technology to eliminate the uncertainty from STR investments. Its institutional grade, proprietary rental platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month, ultimately allowing the Techvestor team to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. The result is a streamlined operation that underwrites 100k+ properties monthly, has raised more than $37MM, and has 75+ properties in its portfolio.</p><h2>The story of Techvestor begins with two techies at Apple and Facebook. </h2><p>Techvestor’s road to leading the STR market begins with two professionals who were independently investing in STRs and other real estate for their portfolio. Guler was a driven career professional at Apple, where as an Engineering Project Manager, she grew the company’s AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. </p><p>“I was fortunate to work for an exciting company like Apple and to have a job I cared about,” Guler remembers. “I also had a strong entrepreneurial streak, so my hobby was investing in single-family homes and redesigning them into Airbnb rental properties.”</p><p>Guler found STRs to be lucrative as well as satisfying, but there was a steep learning curve. “I learned so much by simply doing, and I quickly realized two things: there were significant opportunities for revenue, and most people either didn’t realize this or didn’t understand how to get into it.”</p><p>Guler decided to create a platform that would make it easier to locate the right property to buy and then take it from “nothing special” to “incredible.” She teamed up with Khafagi, who helped build the second-largest engineering organization at Facebook/Meta from 89 people to over 1,100. He also was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member, who leads Techvestor’s talent, financial, and portfolio management infrastructure. </p><p>“Our research showed that Techvestor was the right company for the times because 34% of people preferred short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011,” says Khafagi. “That interest was only increasing because of COVID and remote work. Also, the number of short-term rental rooms worldwide is greater than the leading hotel chains combined. We are early to this asset class, and that meant Techvestor could define it for investors.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qNIG0K_PBklWyRXLP083UelUm7jcAFtmVdzfLTiJhlTgYbikpidy_9VZxvrRrYiK9mDDVk1PTS-ktlB_74pqKvknlaugr6n5RBWRzazr_8aLc_iWC-J04Nlu9wmjIGNQp-KPZIxJHU7fUausjOfA9tY"></figure><h2>The strategies and technology behind Techvestor were designed to create passive investment opportunities.</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its people and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing and furnishing it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can exit.</p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We included uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi also made Techvestor vertically integrated, with acquisition, interior design, property and revenue management, operations and more handled under the same roof. </p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“All that remained was setting up our terms and policies for passive investors,” he says. “They receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 70+ properties. During the first five years that we hold a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and we target a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio. We sell properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.”</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><h2>The results of Techvestor’s software and strategies have been impressive.</h2><p>With over $37MM from and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%. </p><p>“We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time, and we have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio,” Khafagi states. “We also have a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, so we are very optimistic about where Techvestor is taking the short-term rental industry.”</p><p>Their goal is for Techvestor to become the largest institutional STR operator in the world: a $1B aggregate fund with over 1500 properties for passive investors. </p><h2>Passive investors interested in real estate have a new asset class.</h2><p>“Investments in short-term rentals are shaking up the real estate market and showing that there are still plenty of exciting opportunities for the wise investor,” says Guler. “If you are skeptical, then consider this: Techvestor is enjoying seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs for its portfolio. The word is out, and as we have all seen time and again, people who are early to an asset class are the ones who normally benefit the most in the long term.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V7IAznJkoEKNvmwY3kLx6m-2QpGB5DsMRQk9ORPhgAlkP9t6g4pfVZN7GBmu6a1I0ZQ3RHPxT9mZf5fhHinFJmhX4KyDAPNWAT1hYHgwKCLqfPWSxa79iCSWeFhmQM1Pmb-vek5Nfb6jmgU15vThslM"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Launches Its 2nd Fund after a $37MM+ Successful Fund 1</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BmTtrPm0d4Tpau9lwmYjul2rh94I123CFp0AETKaTIAeiJYBUC8_Be1p4pH4m2cEGNcTA-lbWRCciL624XOc9sfU467YWrYF2wF0G-vW3uy8SGM5D5s5C7fLNHuVSvopvsPqPVsTDUG5gi3K1clokW0"></figure><p>Over the past few years, the institutional spotlight in real estate has been on single family homes in a very tight market. At the same time, however, another trend has been emerging: short-term rentals. Most people are well-acquainted with Airbnbs, or homes that are rented to travelers for a few weeks or perhaps longer. “What has been lesser known is that STRs have become a prime investment opportunity for investors,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a>, the COO and co-founder of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. “It’s especially exciting because we have created an institutional grade, proprietary rental platform that is taking the uncertainty out of STR investment, and that led to incredible success for us in 2022.”</p><p>Co-founder and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a> explains that Techvestor’s platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month. “With such a data-driven approach, we are able to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur,” he explains. “That ability means we have access to insights that others don’t. And our performance proves it.”</p><p>Techvestor is vertically integrated and owns the entire stack, from finding and designing a property to operating it. Now, in 2023, Guler and Khafagi are focused on expanding Techvestor’s portfolio of STRs in Florida, Arizona, and elsewhere.</p><p>“We are ready to provide STR investors with more exciting opportunities for passive income and wonderful memories,” says Khafagi.</p><h2>How Techvestor became the leader of STR investments</h2><p>To understand how Techvestor grew so quickly to become the leader of passive investments in short-term rentals, you have to go to Apple and Facebook, where Guler and Khafagi were both investing in real estate on their own. </p><p>At Apple, Guler was finding fulfillment as an Engineering Project Manager, and she reached a career milestone when she grew its AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. </p><p>“For fun, I started investing in single-family homes and transformed them into Airbnb rental properties,” Guler recalls. “I could see that it could be extremely lucrative, but so many people were afraid by the complexity of finding that perfect property, redesigning it, furnishing it, and making it profitable. They were locked out of a significant investment opportunity.”</p><p>To democratize the journey of investing in short-term rentals, Guler teamed up with Khafagi, who helped scale the second-largest engineering organization at Facebook.</p><p>“Our research showed that Techvestor is a perfect example of the right time, right place because of the post pandemic changes in behavior, which in our opinion, is the leading indicator in investing in the future,” says Khafagi. “That interest was increasing because of COVID and remote work. This asset class is still incredibly early, and that allows us to define it.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zRCncq3OLLinkLo74zYadEsQwTGWazHhdYBU1lwxZv3GxjEvM1vhnp3w8F6O93h5cMDyaKcDfloHBM010-QxAQ4DiOH-AqFB5MBiI63AfDRqsVBWuj-G1sbKHG1J3H5M-ai3BBgfpKv-5sICHJGssds"></figure><h2>Why Techvestor is able to successfully identify, manage, and exit STRs</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its team and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing it, and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can exit for its investors. </p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We included uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi also made Techvestor vertically integrated, with acquisition, design, property and revenue management, operations and more handled under the same roof. “Our team is the single biggest asset we have. While we’re both ex-Facebook and Apple, our team comes from companies like Vacasa and Dr. Horton, allowing us to scale faster than ever before,” says Khafagi. </p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“Our <a href="https://techvestor.com/request-invite/">investor partners</a> are the lifeblood of our business, and everything we do is to serve them,” he says. “They receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 75+ properties. Investors get quarterly distributions and reporting and we target an above average cash on cash annually in the range of 8-12%. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio. We sell properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.”</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at these properties.”</p><h2>What Techvestor has accomplished with its strategies and rental platform </h2><p>With over $37MM from hundreds of investors and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%. </p><p>“We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time, and we have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio,” Khafagi states. “We also have a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, so we are very optimistic about the performance of our funds for our investors. We’re beating our own expectations.”</p><p>Their goal is for Techvestor to become the largest institutional STR operator in the world: a $1B aggregate fund with over 1500 properties.</p><h2>Why STR investments should be considered in today’s market</h2><p>Guler recommends that anyone interested in STRs do their homework before jumping in. “It is always wise to make sure you understand an asset class before you invest in it, so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us,” she says. “That said, don’t sit on the sidelines too long. We already have seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs for Techvestor’s portfolio, so the word is out that short-term rentals are on the radar for large institutional players.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sfoIFVuRLdzwvO3tYHk03XQixUA9fszkf2mHqBW3q1ffTwzVBJUyXeuCOaWNInXMHCNia-5HQz--u6bZtUCP9Ta46pBHiP2wJ9TjicRB69vBhThiHfkxPnp3T4uBmC2ZhCRovE101woGj_J1hABeOpA"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>After raising $37MM for Fund 1, Techvestor launches Fund 2 to do it all over again </p><p>Is success in real estate as mysterious as it seems? To the outsider, it can certainly appear that way. Markets rise and fall, and areas that were red hot one day can see investors fleeing in droves the next. “We wanted to find a way to take the uncertainty out of where to invest in short-term rentals, and today’s technology gave us that ability,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, the CEO and co-founder of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. “We created an institutional grade rental platform that assesses 18MM data points each month, and that data allows us to decide who, what, where, when, how, and if an investment should occur after. With that ability, Techvestor has grown one of the largest portfolios of STRs across the United States, and in 2023, we plan to expand even further with Fund 2.”</p><p>At Techvestor, Khafagi works with co-founder/COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> to create a new asset class for passive investors: short-term rentals. Since its inception, Techvestor has raised over $37MM, has more than 75 properties in its portfolio, and its platform underwrites 100K properties each month. </p><p>“We have created Techvestor to handle everything an STR investment needs: we source properties, design them, manage them, and sell them when it makes sense, ultimately helping busy professionals to make passive income and some great memories along the way,” says Khafagi.</p><h2>What is Techvestor’s background?</h2><p>The Techvestor story begins at Apple and Facebook, where Guler and Khafagi were independently working and scaling other tech products. </p><p>As an Engineering Project Manager, Guler worked hard to advance Apple’s Airpods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. She was known for her work ethic and drive, but what was not known was that she had a profitable hobby: she was building her own STR portfolio. </p><p>“I became good at identifying and investing in single-family homes and then transforming them into Airbnb rental properties,” she says. “I realized that it could be a great passive investment for people who were too busy to manage their own STRs.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi envisioned a company that would utilize technology to simplify and democratize investing in short-term rentals. “Our research showed that Techvestor was the right company for the times because 34% of people preferred short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011,” says Khafagi. “That interest increased with COVID and remote work for sure. But it was still hard to invest in this space. We wanted to solve that.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Duj9zCJ0qOFi39XXhChUJ8Vxnx-fWMMkZ4GVEIJm96EAzCDCvlAd-Sv_UsRZtPSrAoYWBokNrHqAj7UcuQDvHfoS-8yTTzQXUYjuWPn_M26Tyr7nloc7QVyNcyBVxz-ZwDYAsLV3jEzjafTfay5Mxg8"></figure><h2>Why is Techvestor set up for success in STRs?</h2><p>Guler says Techvestor owes its success to its people and its software platform. The procedure of acquiring a property, designing it, and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she and Khafagi created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can exit.</p><p>“We made a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “It includes uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, as well as other crucial factors. We look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi vertically integrated Techvestor, controlling the acquisition, design, property, revenue management, and operations.</p><p>The Techvestor software was designed to identify which properties would be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms help them know what to buy, where to buy it, how to finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a perk for investors. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><h2>What have been the results of Techvestor’s data-driven approach to STRs?</h2><p>The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%. With over $37MM from hundreds of investors and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is meeting the milestones that Guler and Khafagi have set for it.</p><p>“We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time and have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio,” the both claim. “With a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, we are optimistic about Techvestor’s impact on the short-term rental industry.”</p><p>The two founders want Techvestor to become the largest institutional STR operator in the world: a $1B aggregate fund.</p><h2>Why should passive investors consider STRs and Techvestor?</h2><p>The founders state that STRs represent an intriguing passive investment opportunity. “There are never any guarantees, of course, but when you look at the market and our society, you can see the potential of STRs. The pandemic fundamentally changed our culture, with more people now working at home and seeking longer vacation stays. We are at the beginning of an exciting new asset class, one that has already given Techvestor seven and eight figures in LOIs and commitments. Now is the right time for people to learn about passively investing in STRs and to decide if it is right for their portfolios.”</p><p><i>Techvestor is a real estate investment company that helps busy professionals invest short-term rentals. The company decides how to invest by analyzing over 18MM data points each month. You can learn more about Techvestor by visiting </i><a href="http://techvestor.com"><i>http://techvestor.com</i></a><i>.</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Kb0S1ZlfjYgkYRjMaHqoxFOaTDeKE2qxtxGaeMcs_Eq-YHUd-d0vToqFxXuLFuLB5u6jiPAfwYzvmMv2EUa6kkaUqu1FsqqetHFlvXOzCHCXeMlVBCRhqJqaG1x7BlD2tWS8W-yFLw9KuBS7zF5NFyk"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Enters Fund 2, Expanding Its Large STR Portfolio Across America </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VEH053uYAD-ZQYkiKaAYtG2Bs6JOaw3R9IveSF97aopV6RyU97jnEVmDsNUXKkyZ1N1-FuKDZ-24qd_LFb1xI0OjzuZXC3vA2S9I-tVRHoAmOnAiuPPEJDa_R621mdc1eiTwEceIyVkFpM_jqEla7m0"></figure><p>Real estate investments have been around since the early 1800s, so it is hard for anything to happen that gets the attention of investors. However, with the announcement that <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a> has raised over $37MM, added 75+ STR properties to its portfolio, and is now preparing to expand in 2023, they now have something intriguing to consider: a new form of passive investments in short-term real estate.</p><p>Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor is proving that there is always a new take on an old story, one that improves upon it. The company is succeeding because its leaders have created a proprietary rental platform that analyzes over 18MM data points each month. The goal is to eliminate as much uncertainty as possible about STR investments by deciding who, what, where, when, how, and if an investment should occur. This use of data has resulted in 100K properties underwritten monthly and the ability of Techvestor to be more than just a company - it is a one-stop shop for investing and sourcing, designing, and managing properties. </p><h2>The story of Techvestor and its founders </h2><p>Before designing a company that allows busy professionals to passively invest in “Airbnbs,” Guler and Khafagi worked at Apple and Facebook, respectively, where they had promising careers. </p><p>Guler loved her job as Apple’s Engineering Project Manager for the Airpods product line and dedicated herself to growing it into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream.</p><p>“At night and on the weekends, however, I had a great hobby: I was teaching myself to invest in single-family homes,” Guler says. “I then redesigned them into Airbnb rental properties and made an excellent profit.”</p><p>Guler knew many who were interested in STR investments but were wary of getting started. The process of identifying the right property, designing it, and operating it so that it would generate revenue was overwhelming for them. These obstacles meant that people were locked out of potential income for themselves.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/j6YZWlKobY16xNhBT6pC0pa7lez_7GXBdKyp1S8QQ3QrwAmmCFsbnu9nP41ZzVvMX8tZGnZPnapSWSz0YlYEweiOTLTHQa-AsS-cQ2-7jWNFkbCAUAH4O_HmJEweqN5MZSwPb8971Xar97rlzU5KxX4"></figure><h2>The 16-point strategy, business structure, and software behind Techvestor</h2><p>“Our people and our team are one of our biggest competitive advantages. Our team was purposely built, recruited and assembled and is one of the top reasons we’re able to outperform day in and day out for our investors,” says Khafagi. Guler and Khafagi also built a vertically integrated operating structure with acquisition, design, property management, revenue management, and operations all under the same roof.</p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to identify the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its algorithms mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also provides a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><h2>The success that Techvestor has experienced since its launch</h2><p>With over $36MM from 250+ investors and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi set for it. </p><p>“We are beating our revenue projections 96% of the time, and we have 52% more revenue than our competitors across our portfolio,” Khafagi maintains. “With a 38% higher occupancy rate for our properties, we are very optimistic about where Techvestor is taking the short-term rental industry.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GTX_FvADWJVaS8v5CKZ4YtmPEYSBBF9tAVeWRNY6eTKrmQ6hgiWf10eeSzjB0RkEqMcQQUiCqNq-iRki7zK39W_IrA2PQLojRhDns9vAjNSSwbKFQHzkCP4jJycBMV6CGTL_cvS-Yca5XSj1UfMXKuc"></figure><p>Their larger mission is for Techvestor to become one of the largest institutional STR operators in the world, with a focus on hospitality and ensuring that they’re contributing to communities. </p><h2>The future of Techvestor and STR investments</h2><p>“2023 will offer more opportunities to be in short-term rentals,” Guler believes. “STRs are a new market that is emerging right when more people want the freedom to work from anywhere and with greater privacy. This is translating into a lot of interest in Techvestor’s portfolio. We’re excited about where this is headed.” </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8IaWPvGU9l5c5wDHFMJCJw21_dxWhmYVNZsnMDbkOd4ZtasjSNqpEgeZOISFw8c_a5Pw-xrwllQdrmcYlYkcWBXS4Qjp8Y1JhWd7YAnehnPzLn6dBJPSZ9wXQrs0knwXw1liDWhbsMPi2uPpSK56SQg"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Announces Second Round of Funding as STR Market Skyrockets</p><p>Real estate investment has always been one of the top investment options when it comes to passive income - but the single family real estate market isn’t an easy one to scale. However, when it comes to short term rentals (STRs), the market is healthier than ever for one institutional operator.</p><p><a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a> is the first data driven short term rental fund for accredited investors. It provides an easy way to passively invest in this new asset class. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor provides passive investment in short-term rentals, aka Airbnbs, and pioneers this asset class through an institutional grade proprietary rental platform. This allows savvy investors the opportunity to skip all the legwork - finding, renovating, and operating properties - and go straight to passive income.</p><p>“Our platform has the ability to analyze over 18 million data points every month,” says Guler. “Our team and our platform can identify prime investment properties. We’ve raised over $37 million and have the capability to underwrite over 100,000 properties monthly since the company’s inception, and we have over 75+ properties in our current portfolio.” She adds that Techvestor does it all, end to end. </p><h2>Techvestor’s Novel Concept</h2><p>Guler was investing in short-term rentals for her own personal portfolio while working as an Engineering Project Manager at Apple. While she experienced success with Apple - growing the AirPods product line into a multi-billion-dollar revenue stream - her “hobby” in real estate was growing more and more lucrative. She was individually investing in single family homes and turning them into Airbnb rental properties. The process from identifying a property to designing the home, furnishing the space, and then generating revenue was lucrative but extremely complicated and overwhelming.</p><p>The team today, which comes from the likes of Apple, Facebook, Vacasa and Dr. Horton, have created proprietary technology based on their combined experience. They have been investing in real estate since 2009, doing everything from private lending and flipping to long-term hold. “We built a better mousetrap,” says Khafagi. “One that was simple, passive, and partnership driven with aligned incentives from day one. Cash flow from day one. Transparency from day one. And a focus on a great experience for investors being the ultimate goal.”</p><p>Techvestor is focused on helping others accomplish what Guler and Khafagi have: break free from their 9-5, create generational wealth, experience financial freedom, and make lasting memories in what they think is the next great asset class. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9v_PjFtlpSMDEBzo8VvoDgyQpJpgOxo3NCykuoHoBVcEHnCcntmP3OL-2_IB2DZ2D4JUemCsxXwxZyhKEFuELSWI_NCigxg_1oKrW4LQP07B5USalIi34ZYpSOTo6HZcICPoOOn0Kx8lGQ5ESkfPXB4"></figure><h2>Using Algorithms AND Humans for the Perfect Mix</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its people and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified, managed, and can profitably exit. “Do the things that others don’t, to scale,” says Khafagi.</p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We think about uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><h2>Techvestor Grows with the Market</h2><p>Techvestor has the capability to help investors snag parts of prime, cash flowing properties all over the world. Imagine owning a villa in Italy or a cottage in Wales, or a cabin in the woods, collecting passive revenue from starry-eyed tourists and having the ability to personally utilize the ever-growing portfolio of Techvestor properties.</p><p>Techvestor has successfully exited properties 8 times profitably and drives 52% more revenue than its competitors across its portfolio as well as a 38% higher occupancy rate for its properties. “We’re poised to become one the largest institutional STR operators in the world,” Khafagi shares. “We see reaching a $1 billion aggregate fund with over 1,500 properties for passive investors. This is such an exciting time for short-term rentals, and we’re growing along with the market.”</p><p><br>Starting at just $25,000, <a href="https://techvestor.com/request-invite/">investors can take advantage</a> of instant diversification and start utilizing Techvestor’s properties for once-in-a-lifetime personal vacations. “Success is not purely driven by the end result,” says Guler. “It’s driven by the <i>how</i>, the creativity, the resiliency, and the effort it took to get there. We’re writing a great story.”</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UjW7N_xq6p6zuYmc3L_5CeTQAGib-MoHW0bWNM9dGvdG8hpSiaxTVytUSMigD1T-PHvynxk3rupSEbAUjcF6WiD3bIScGbdHfTtn4lQuAGLtLUBPOFhGzxEmTXyTgqtM_Y1owtgbs4WLOcLTQfTmU-s"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Expands into Fund 2 as Demand for Airbnbs Continues to Grow</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G74ZSt3l8mQD454XCOTmmP1p6QrxsQIU1KrZOKb0yk53oY7IditYEXumBDhVnD7zGG7tvodZflvHNGt6s-Xiuh_Tgy1YF5PVjEbr_ha9z8FHGZrpwDYqEKkzYA3UaUR2nTSjrMjPIAdsS7qENPM1TSM"></figure><p>Profitable and passive real estate, is it possible? Interesting, too? That’s what we think of the STR platform Techvestor making it easier than ever to invest in Airbnbs. As the company enters its second fund, the goal is to ensure more and more investors are able to tap into this asset class through Techvestor’s institutional grade, proprietary rental platform that allows busy professionals to passively invest in “Airbnbs.”</p><p><a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, offers some pretty exciting benefits for potential investors: cash flow every quarter, tax benefits, and instant diversification of a portfolio. “Real estate is one of the smartest ways to make your money work for you,” says Guler. “An STR is a vehicle that pays for daily expenses via cash flow and builds equity.”</p><p>Techvestor is able to underwrite over 100,000 properties every month and has already raised over $37 million from investors. With its ability to analyze over 18 million data points each month, this unique platform identifies the hottest properties and serves as an investment platform, property acquirer, designer, and property manager all in one, allowing investors to simply invest, sit back, and stay passive.</p><h2>Technology Meets STR Investment</h2><p>Techvestor’s story started when Guler and Khafagi were independently investing in assets like short-term rentals for their own portfolios, all while building their engineering and leadership careers at Apple and Facebook.</p><p>Prior to Techvestor, Guler developed her business and technology acumen as an Engineering Project Manager at Apple, where she grew its AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. </p><p>“I liked my job at Apple, of course, but I had a lucrative hobby on the side: I invested in single-family homes and transformed them into Airbnb rental properties,” Guler explains. “Many of my friends were intrigued by the potential of these investments but hesitated to get started. It could be complicated and overwhelming to identify the right property, redesign it, furnish the space, and then make it generate revenue. These hurdles meant that people were locked out of potential income for themselves.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UlEZSDK61e1W60SwGbNAOm2O10borQ39VZHK6Z6Ws9NvdeIYGdoVg1H4JKRALBydlObgO8d4zloAh-5SBu_f870zygKXe-HVYc4vGMQRF7eWZot3S1xys7z4fDXtWrHql1GWD_cZ4_yFqyJOj-YnBMc"></figure><h2>The Software, Strategy, and Know-How Behind Techvestor</h2><p>“Finding the right property to invest in, in the best market and operating it, is hard to do at scale,” says Guler. She and Khafagi knew that they needed two key components for the success of Techvestor: people and software. </p><p>“We examined the best way to identify, manage, and exit our short-term rental portfolios,” she states. “We designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location.” Guler adds that she and Khafagi took into account each property’s uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and whether it’s located in an STR-friendly state, along with other crucial factors. “All in all,” she says, “we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>Techvestor is also vertically integrated, meaning that it takes direct ownership of each stage of property development and design, rather than outsourcing. “Keeping each aspect in-house streamlines the entire process,” says Guler. “We handle everything from acquisition and interior design to property management and revenue management.”</p><p>Then there’s the people aspect and the way this team was constructed. According to Khafagi, the people at Techvestor, the folks managing the assets and putting it together, are “one of its largest competitive advantages.”</p><p>Another big draw of STR investment with Techvestor is Owner Stays. Investors have the ability to stay at any Techvestor property at any time for up to 30% off normal rates at exclusive locations across the country.</p><h2>The Company’s Growth & Expansion</h2><p>With over $37MM from hundreds of investors and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. The company has successfully exited eight times, with an average IRR of 42%. </p><p>Their goal is for Techvestor to become one of the largest institutional STR operators in the world. Since the pandemic, the rise of flexible, remote living and Airbnbs have skyrocketed. We are now focused on 2023 and on helping more individuals to discover passive investments in the world of short-term rentals. </p><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/JBmXXOwSv0WGCUR-pj1QIlTOQ9Jv9tgwCRIc9I9sFYMc2NxyR_nFNIeef-pMNt3zX-yCuSeWb8f3dpfoZg1_9drUNttpeUj_3YQCAblndVatw7QoeKjpc2Lmh5c27VDZ7Iv90hMSCf0xN6x3J9hfZs4"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Fresh off $37MM, Techvestor Eyes a $100M STR Portfolio</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mthPD1XDqVyuwgoApdUiikLRwu_Rd_y9aaWtIvCazE2p-7kX1Dbzht4o_9oEaYF1iLcVF9WRpbSBE0nokXoUrqq3CPWncff25McJ-waFyv9tXFGlZRe7LgqtCXVnQ-IPoB0cxZxQsUCqy13d6vd31xM"></figure><p>As the COVID-19 pandemic has mostly wound down, people are getting out into the world and traveling again, massively boosting the travel and hospitality industries. This is key when it comes to real estate investors, who are seeking alternate sources of revenue as the current real estate boom slows down.</p><p>Short-term rentals have been exploding in popularity on websites like Airbnb. The exciting <br>18-month-or-so old company <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, offers an institutional grade, proprietary rental platform, allowing investors to earn passive income in this exciting asset class. Techvestor has the capability of analyzing over 18MM data points monthly and is able to identify the best investments, with more than 100,000 properties underwritten every month and over 75+ properties in its growing portfolio.</p><h2>Identifying an Industry Gap</h2><p>Co-founders and ex-techies Guler and Khafagi were separately building their own real estate and short-term investment expertise as they worked at Apple and Facebook, respectively. As the Engineering Project Manager at Apple, Guler worked in both business and tech, growing the AirPods line into a multi-billion dollar revenue stream. Over at Facebook, Khafagi was scaling the company’s second-largest engineering organization and identifying top talent. </p><p>Guler shares that while she enjoyed her job at Apple, she had other aspirations as well. “I had started investing in single-family homes and transforming them into short-term rental properties for Airbnb,” she says. “It became such a lucrative hobby that I began looking into the implications to pursuing this full-time.”</p><p>She says that as she invested and began to see significant returns, she had friends and colleagues who were interested in investing but held back due to the many complexities of the process. “There is a lot involved,” she admits. “You need to find potentially successful properties in high-demand locations, and go through renovation, design and actually operate profitably. It’s not easy. There are many steps to overcome prior to enjoying a truly passive income.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi came up with the concept of a company that would simplify the process and help people jump over those hurdles. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RKd9rhjYYwfHx3hFFpfkqdAxw0n97iLbqj2_780GKOhEzCyLRy44eVjOdwUpQ8aX0ZzYUSQ6fmJk5u-e3lGLmGPe3IydAeOnsoQQHbc6kdBFx1pUFLkbP63TLEltjc7elI65lPLuuxSyfuHVvKmeYmM"></figure><h2>Applying Technology to Streamline the Real Estate Investment Process</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its team and its software platform. “We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We included uniqueness, low seasonality, cost segregation, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi also gave Techvestor another advantage: it's 100% vertically integrated, handling everything from acquisition to design to management. </p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its technology means they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like. Of course, humans make the final decisions. </p><h2>Techvestor’s Success Story</h2><p>With over $37MM and 75+ properties across 10+ markets, Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set for it. Next, they’re setting their targets on building a $100MM+ portfolio and eventually, a $1B portfolio. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mOWFOblcREFYJPDJQNsS8-bBM4aRMEjYmiu9zxQSEqY09V_kCxkkuk3EOo_Vr9jkitdFUHUkZBidBCAXzjOnPInT4nrPRIZm2zlhhZtyQ9hJdVbU7f-KmrxiDni53uUtqWQhit4lWK0_hRpwyKZAQns"></figure><h2>The Short Term Rental Industry Offers Passive Income</h2><p>“2023 is going to be a big year for short-term rentals,” says Guler. “It’s an emerging investment opportunity that is consistently growing as we continue to recover from the pandemic - people are taking longer vacations and opting for the privacy of STRs as opposed to traditional hotels, not to mention the competition in this industry is 99% smaller operators without scale and technology.” </p><p>Investors are noticing the growing potential of the STR asset class, and this has helped Techvestor’s portfolio expand to 7 and 8 figures in commitments and LOIs. “Techvestor makes it easier than ever before, eliminating barriers to get into this asset class,” Khafagi says. </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y-wV-7Yxxp160Rz3-jpHPQ1q2ywHbKtwV7JWpSpS519Y8EJzMJcOVxCAoW4qAB2fG1LOcwtd-Cx1GGL8NQsyXYbC2FvgLxUU4b0pCc3nyv6nsZsVh3ngbE_ZJzCfaMyhfiRfa9RzmRwWOBHNA8dDBk8"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor, the Leader in STRs, Will Kick Off 2023 with Its Second Round of Funding</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XVh4uMYxwBsU7iBAFSa_oysRjxHtiizEIxC6v9QSr8oc5UbTu-lIJ6etY8QYnrKlLdwD2eXIg8EP_RivSq6mLINHT1t6OLDPAmLrfQBMoVTIIY1K1T8fXFT89okCzHRqfRsftpsvy7wl_Y9uUCX1ZDs"></figure><p>If you believe the pundits, your chances to invest in real estate are shrinking. There is, after all, only so much available property still left. While there may be some truth to this, it doesn’t account for creativity and vision. As COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, the co-founders of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, are showing that when you have both, you can find new opportunities where none were assumed to exist. With their proprietary platform that analyzes over 18MM data points each month, Guler and Khafagi are able to identify what, where, how, when, and if an STR investment should occur. A successful first funding round led to over $37MM raised, 75+ properties in Techvestor’s portfolio, and the capability to underwrite more than 100k properties monthly. Now, with 2023 approaching along with Fund 2, Techvestor is preparing to acquire more STRs that will allow investors to earn passive income and some great memories along the way.</p><h2>History of Techvestor</h2><p>To understand how Techvestor became an investment platform, you must first start with Guler and Khafagi. </p><p>Guler worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Apple, developing extensive expertise in business and technology and growing the AirPods product line into a revenue stream worth multiple billions of dollars. While this career path was fulfilling, she had also developed a significantly profitable side business: investing in single-family homes and renovating them into AirBnB rental properties.</p><p>“I have a fascination with architecture and home design,” Guler shares. “This opportunity allowed me to flex myself creatively, which is the very aspect of the business that causes many to hesitate when it comes to investing.” She explains that as she began to see success with this investment sector, she had friends interested in participating; but they were reluctant, due to the complexities involved. </p><p>“There is a lot to be aware of,” Guler says. “You must choose the right property, choose efficient and attractive renovations, apply interior design and furnishings, and get the property to the point where it’s generating profit, not just revenue. It’s an exciting source of potential income, but many are overwhelmed by the details.”</p><p>Guler had a vision of creating a business that would apply the latest technology to streamline the process, making it more accessible. She partnered with Khafagi, who had experienced great success at Facebook, growing its second-largest engineering organization and expanding that team from hundreds to over thousands. They both knew that building the right team was going to be the most important thing they could do to ensure the success of Techvestor at scale. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BvmB4YDKRm0WMJ8GWrW7l7nIZkkCEykIhfJievYfNT5hp1-RP7w0-KrcvlwVYHvuaOvi6EB5JG5Gyv9b1yFHy7jyCebrgau7ze8e0X2MsLYcPPH10X42tNgwh5A072agk9jDh5ter58Wv8_tgQMiNPE"></figure><p>“People are the most important backbone of our business.” says Khafagi. “We realized early that in order to scale, it wasn’t money or product - it was people. This industry is incredibly early, and there isn’t a lot of definitive, experienced talent. We were incredibly selective in building our team today that includes key team members from places like Vacasa, Dr. Horton and even as the industry calls him, ‘the airbnb data guy’ as a part of our team.”</p><h2>The Strategy</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its team and its software platform. The process of acquiring a home, designing and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties are identified and managed, and they counted 4 key exit strategies.</p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We think about seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors that drive the highest yield.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi also ensured Techvestor was vertically integrated. From acquisition, design, property and revenue management, everything is in house, and it shows in the performance of the assets. In one market, the company holds 4 of the highest ranking homes. </p><p>Techvestor’s software was designed to pinpoint the right properties to be added to the company’s portfolio. Khafagi explains that its proprietary assumptions mean they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like. “It’s not rocket science, but you have to remember that 99% of other operators in this space aren’t thinking about it like this.” </p><h2>Techvestor’s Cutting-Edge Software and Strategies</h2><p>Techvestor is accomplishing the goals that Guler and Khafagi have set out for it. The company has successfully exited eight times and is beating its revenue projections 96% of the time. “Our homes are more than outperforming in some cases. Some as much as 2-3x the average property in the market,” Khafagi states. Their goal is for Techvestor to become one of the largest institutional STR operators in the world. </p><h2>Stress-free Passive Income for Investors</h2><p>Techvestor’s 16-point plan, ability to handle all aspects of running and exiting properties in-house, and innovative rental platform have led to 7 and 8 figures in commitments and LOIs for the company’s STR portfolio. </p><p>“We have a realistic, effective approach to identifying, renovating, operating, and exiting STRs (when needed), and it’s resulting in great results for our investors,” Khafagi says.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MasfPmHziIwXabFEpPyFcx79VSPJ30ZKEz6ncpfoZehi9YLppK3rJTp2rJ20h90csAI6XuKJUtYmkRxmEtBk_cXJKJJXGMzVBUN3x48E9GrydUVaAyKhKHJP0Hso8NuPu-zVule5xBBmHznwwc61dts"></figure>
17 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Splashing onto the scene, Techvestor is the easiest way to invest in “Airbnbs”</p><p>Is the real estate investment boom over for investors? Not necessarily - if you are looking in the right direction. A new market is emerging that may hold significant potential for the everyday investor: short-term rentals. <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, is pioneering this asset class through its institutional grade, proprietary rental platform that allows busy professionals to passively invest in “Airbnbs.” Through its ability to analyze over 18MM data points each month, Techvestor identifies what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. With over 100k properties underwritten every month, over $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, Techvestor serves as an investment platform, property sourcer, interior designer, and asset manager all in one. It’s an incredibly remarkable end-to-end solution. </p><h2>The background of Techvestor</h2><p>Techvestor’s story started when Guler and Khafagi were independently investing in assets like short-term rentals for their own portfolios, all while building their engineering and leadership careers at Apple and Facebook.</p><p>Prior to Techvestor, Guler developed her business and technology acumen as an Engineering Project Manager at Apple, where she grew its AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. Khafagi was scaling teams and infrastructure at Facebook. Both had stayed in poorly operated short-term rentals in their past and noticed the opportunity for the business. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mPQygqbXSEXImsloTcLrfbaR38AVf74UhkuLC5-UtbbfO-wwft5B54ETNwkHTBJZ8ZADgVD2xXa_B9guYLCmTaJGfRiLPR_X7pSXc83kCuJeID-Yx0zVOzAdYCaB8Ji6KZBQSoVBH1rRvCBvFlrLaC4"></figure><h2>The strategies and technology behind Techvestor’s new opportunities for real estate investors</h2><p>Guler says that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in two factors: its people and its infrastructure. The process of acquiring a home, designing and operating it is hard to do at scale, so she sat down with Khafagi and created a plan for how short-term rental properties can scale and do just that. </p><p>“We got really specific and designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Khafagi states. “We included uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. All in all, we look at millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>“We really started with the end user in mind, our investor community,” he says. “They receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that we hold a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and we target an above average cash on cash. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio. We sell properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher, resulting in some great equity growth”</p><p>Guler adds that Techvestor also offers a little perk for investors: Owner Stays. “If you are an owner, we believe that you should stay like one,” she says. “As an investor, you can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. We appreciate our investors and want them to have fun at our properties around the United States.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/eNXTIrJCkDrzN3FMN_aJBGOIevsmN8Tu6vrzxB-nlT_F7HSQlvG6fSQGk_s5JIfwRVnGROb2tSVKdcZnPn6Jmjtw_R264X_9mYWj0zBh5M9EPPOALyaNo8M1cv4nOc8QEL2BKlZjS8BZ-cRZNSRJcY4"></figure><h2>The takeaway for passive investors interested in real estate</h2><p>“Now is an exciting time to be in short-term rentals,” Guler believes. “People want to work from anywhere and have more privacy and longer stays are growing in popularity. That is manifesting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs for Techvestor’s portfolio. We are now focused on 2023 and on helping more individuals to discover passive investments in STRs.”</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ubwTiBJ3jcaBC50e08E0OfHYb_90HMivm7GruTEMvBegUAIgPaG8CeYbJgiS7RM2op9zj5rS-nvhOWFs9gfmVFhuvDNmag5ttkjw6M6SKQpt7_yohqaR7BYLQpjgsDA8wi3iOvwffUNV5OYoXzcDnBE"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>The STR Market Opens Up With Techvestor</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2yFuz0ejESleDCECHT_ve_RaAett1_yQ-RtxOMNQkdNzhDEuTXzYclO95yk3LUWx1i-GyjtSGLBgLoT53Pl9aQ3Cfe2xKchUlVdfU-SPrheqsJCJlgkOdEMnofFSjMBRKZXXsVfzME1u8as0H_mCB8I"></figure><p>In 2008, Airbnb changed the vacation industry forever by creating a brand new asset class: short term rentals - or STRs. Now, the STR industry is booming in a market when single-family home prices are forecast to drop sharply. The STR global market was valued at $99.38 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030.</p><p>It’s the perfect time to invest in an STR property. But there’s a lot to know - how to find a property, how to determine which cities and neighborhoods are ideal for STRs, assessing crime rates and nearby amenities like restaurants and shopping, and much more. Once you find a property, you’re often faced with repairs and/or renovations and interior design; then, once it’s ready to rent, there’s maintenance and upkeep, property management, financing, determining if the property is even in a sustainable market …</p><p>There’s an answer for all these hurdles, and that is <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, former Apple and Facebook employees, this platform utilizes proprietary software that analyzes over 18MM data points and 250 markets each month, taking the guesswork out of STR investment. Techvestor solves the problems of figuring out what to buy, where to buy it, how to finance it, how to operate it, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p><br>Guler and Khafagi are well-suited to handling this bold new asset class. At Apple, Guler served as an Engineering Project Manager at Apple, where she grew its AirPods product line into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream. And at Facebook, Khafagi - a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member - helped build the second-largest engineering organization at Facebook/Meta from 89 people to over 1,100.</p><p>Techvestor has over 100k properties underwritten every month, $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, and while investments are never a surefire guarantee, the company makes it as easy as possible to safely invest in a short term rental property and enjoy financial returns. Techvestor is swiftly accumulating a varied portfolio of STRs across the US and continues to grow along with the STR market.</p><p>Guler explains that when starting Techvestor, she and her partner firmly believed that technology could open up passive investments in STRs for a broader segment of society. “Our platform, while state of the art, is no replacement for human expertise,” she points out. “You can have the most incredible tech at your fingertips, but if you don’t know how to interpret its data or understand STRs, then its impact will be dramatically reduced.”</p><p>Khafagi agrees. “When we created it, we truly believed that Techvestor could eliminate so much of the guesswork from investments in real estate and STRs in particular. However, we knew that we could never let the platform get ahead of us. Instead, we had to stay in command of it and always analyze what it was telling us. There is no replacement for accurate interpretation.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LoRA8dijdtecNUfGLnzCqYVURiVSBZKTQlNQ1f9D2L_bSEeMaIKXcadOaAq76ZdMJiy69qWlwMMqMsg6pXDBpPyGJm5MqwNyHcoelU9v9NufurB-tGxshymQ1PerRf-y1uI2M_gctHlLH36I4S9pr2M"></figure><p>Both Guler and Khafagi already had experience with STRs, as both were independent investors prior to founding Techvestor. Thus, they had already gained significant first-hand knowledge about how to identify profitable properties, renovate and style them, manage the properties, and successfully exit these properties. As tech engineers, they both also saw the value in applying cutting-edge technology to the analysis of STR investments.</p><p>They also believe in taking no chances, so the decision to invest in a property is backed by the company’s 16-point strategy, which includes uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. Guler adds that simply acquiring the right property is just one step in the process. “Once we bring a property in our portfolio, we have an internal system to plan any repairs and renovations, provide for interior design, property and revenue management, operations, and, finally, an exit strategy.”</p><p>An investment property is useless without passive investors, so Techvestor’s leaders set up attractive terms: they receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio. It sells properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>Investors also enjoy the Techvestor Owner Stays reward program. “Our investors are invited to stay at any property, at any time of year, for up to 30% off our normal rates,” says Khafagi. “It’s a way for us to thank our investors and give them the opportunity to see exactly what they’re investing in - while they make life-long memories.”</p><p>By allowing passive investors to participate in a hot-button market that is continuing to demonstrate measurable growth, Techvestor has truly opened up the STR market for anyone who’s interested in earning passive income. The proprietary software, and (more importantly) the dedicated team behind it, is backed by a solid infrastructure that optimizes every property.</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C0ItLgALAsIlyomTQl1_yz3RFXQuzIrABrAfgCBAuR4SqVtSfMUPBMG63ALnVq1waHup8gnvDrQjoPv5CR3IOBilddUSMoxyKDkfg7o5DN35Jg5kgeNGQzNrfOJLTkcLy6wTPMX3hChwBZZ4XNCcls0"></figure><p> </p>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Short Term Rentals Made Accessible by Techvesor</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/aZgrNK_UZOgcC1bTg1D3VG-EhWyn3XyqW8qd_LntYAgDPggpKQvV9aRMGKCoLDRF70SHRDXGrkZ1l-9B5hqQkqOoD9UiI84tUBgelbYy9DkvI1pRPv7NjdMYmVPOHXLmvHs6svfjfaWQ_nehDpcd3j0"></figure><p>Real estate is a complex and varied industry that can make or break an investor. It’s a massive field - the global market value is over $4 trillion USD for 2022 - and a thorough understanding of the market is nearly impossible without years of education and experience. Then you add in the current conditions - home prices, which have skyrocketed for several years, are anticipated to plummet in many US markets in 2023.</p><p>This leads to short term rentals, or STRs - a novel asset that has thus far proved to be exempt from the type of price drops forecast for residential housing. The STR market is booming. It started with Airbnb in 2008, which had a market cap of $54.40 billion as of December 2022. The STR global market was valued at $99.38 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030.</p><p>If a casual investor is looking to make a passive income from STRs, it can still be a monumental task. You have to determine what to buy, where and when to buy it, how to best finance it, how to run the property, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like. Then you have to think about renovations, home decor and interior design, and upkeep.</p><p>But what if a company existed that could make technology work for <i>you</i>? Imagine a digital platform that analyzes the market on your behalf - and is run by a team of dedicated experts who can interpret that data.</p><p>Meet <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. The company’s proprietary software analyzes over 18MM data points and 250 markets each month, and the team behind it scrutinizes details about neighbor demographics, crime rates, the overall economic forecast, and many other crucial factors. On top of that, the company also handles renovations, style and design, and keeps things running smoothly. In addition, passive investors are invited to utilize the portfolio of properties at deeply discounted rates for their own memorable vacations.</p><p>While nothing is ever guaranteed in investments, it is hard to deny that with over 100k properties underwritten every month, 37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, Techvestor is changing the way passive investors earn profits from STRs.</p><p>Techvestor was co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, who are pioneering a new asset class in STRs, or short-term rentals. Since leaving their burgeoning engineering careers with Apple and Facebook, respectively, the two have created a company that is quickly building a strong portfolio of STRs across North America. They explain that in starting Techvestor, they were convinced that technology could open up passive investments in STRs for a broader segment of society.</p><p>“Let’s first say that Techvestor’s platform, while state of the art, is not a replacement for human expertise,” says Guler. “You can have the most incredible tech at your fingertips, but if you don’t know how to interpret its data or understand STRs, then its impact will be dramatically reduced.”</p><p>Khafagi agrees. “When we created it, we truly believed that Techvestor could eliminate so much of the guesswork from investments in real estate and STRs in particular. However, we knew that we could never let the platform get ahead of us. Instead, we had to stay in command of it and always analyze what it was telling us. There is no replacement for accurate interpretation.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/t_fdE6ntNqIsXIvz-sLIkidyVdokomvVX4a_wnrI0GVTJnxbclhlOX6OOk_zNopHTnudROZqcSVMJFN8Km-RYgDWgIdDTTqlvWvyan90PFFkKvqpLI8sGM2qez7yfrkDgb_gzHPqThsxcBGu76tMRpQ"></figure><p>To that end, Guler and Khafagi stand at the intersection of experience and today’s innovation. Both executives were independent investors in STRs and in general, real estate, before founding Techvestors, and they credit that experience with giving them the practical knowledge to identify, redesign, run, and exit STRs in the U.S.’ hottest markets. At the same time, Guler and Khafagi are, of course, tech enthusiasts at heart, and they understand how to use it to finetune STR investments.</p><p>They also believe in taking no chances, so the decision to invest in a property is backed by the company’s 16-point strategy, which includes uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. </p><p>Guler shares that this is just the first step. “Once Techvestor decides to acquire a property, our work is just getting started,” she says. “Almost every property can be significantly improved by renovations or at least a redesign. We handle interior decorating and any repairs or maintenance; then, once it’s ready to rent, we handle property management, revenue management, all operations - essentially, we take care of every detail on behalf of our investors.”</p><p>Techvestor is committed to the satisfaction of its investors, which is why the team is so passionate about allowing passive investors to be just that - meaning no headaches or complications. In addition, investors enjoy all the benefits of renters at 10-30% off </p><p>normal rates. “Our investors are invited to enjoy our properties with Our Stays,” says Khafagi. “The best marketing for our rentals is done by those who stay in them, including our own investors. They can stay at any property, any time - just our way of saying ‘thank you’.”</p><p>The company also offers attractive terms - investors receive 100% of tax benefits and have zero liability for loans and lending. Investors receive instant diversification through Techvestor’s large portfolio and enjoy full transparency from the Techvestor team. “During the first five years we hold a property,” Khafagi says, “investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and we target a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, we look to sell the portfolio, and we sell based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.”</p><p>She and Khafagi feel that as powerful as Techvestor’s platform is, on its own, it’s merely technology. It’s only once this technology is in the hands of an experienced team, backed by a solid infrastructure that strategically optimizes each STR, that passive investors really feel the difference.</p><p>“We’re here to take the guesswork out of STR investment,” Khafagi says. “It’s stress-free investment at its best in a constantly expanding market with no end in sight.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3Y6qkq0FF6p-mJI8a8XhTf4s_-6dpWvHQQBwRvYOCpil3M0rd46U8ustRYWYOBRWOUCtX2rgffygaUYq3cAhyFzkQV9pkeGnCIdil5-l7kGHwmL_7ttFsm0SjPQUQR6MWQBHbbvnJ24Mj2fX5RvkieQ"></figure><p> </p>
28 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Lets Anyone Take Advantage of the STR Market</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DJUbkBKB1IIgYgFOrdaUgT56dpK6ZRz0MhPKWolnDFe5A2G1AwhI8FTjEd69bK_uNifFWBQ4NhmRFHaqUVu6vJSPZ07hh9TVnr5U0jlpvlzomy7LOQEsSJG-NpN4Nv81hpRAaTGfxw9m6qNk-sWNxk"></figure><p>With today’s uncertain market, it’s hard to determine the best place to invest. Traditionally, real estate has always been a safe bet; but with housing prices predicted to plummet over the next year, many are hesitating. However, there is one area where real estate is showing significant returns: the short term rental market. This is an area of great promise to those in the know. But if you’re unfamiliar with how to choose a property, renovate it, style it, and advertise it for rental, you may find yourself in over your head.</p><p>That’s where <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a> comes in. The minds behind this innovative platform asked the question: can technology create an algorithm that successfully determines what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like? With over 100k properties underwritten every month, $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, it seems that Techvestor is answering in the affirmative.</p><p>Techvestor’s proprietary software analyzes over 18MM data points and 250 markets each month, and this company is taking the guesswork out of short term rental (STR) investments. Techvestor serves as an investment platform, property sourcer, interior designer, and property manager all in one, allowing investors to make passive income - and also enjoy stays at the company’s huge portfolio of premium properties.</p><p>The company was co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>. Since leaving their engineering careers with Apple and Facebook, respectively, Guler and Khafagi have created a company that is quickly building a strong portfolio of STRs across North America. They explain that in starting Techvestor, they were convinced that technology could open up passive investments in STRs for a broader segment of society.</p><p>“Techvestor is a pioneer in this lucrative new asset class,” says Guler. “Since Airbnb was founded in 2008, the industry has exploded.” In fact, the global market value for STRs was estimated at $99.38 billion USD in 2021, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030.</p><p>Guler adds that while the Techvestor platform is state of the art, it’s not a replacement for human expertise. “You can have the most incredible tech at your fingertips, but if you don’t know how to interpret its data or understand STRs, then its impact will be dramatically reduced,” Guler says.</p><p>Khafagi agrees. “When we created our platform, we truly believed that Techvestor could eliminate so much of the guesswork from investments in real estate and STRs in particular,” he says. “However, we knew that we could never let the platform get ahead of us. Instead, we had to stay in command of it and always analyze what it was telling us. There is no replacement for accurate interpretation.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OnmwOsJFgW-ZgyfHb8XMzWwySQP0z5lm1CVzRh8Y-5407u6hRqE6T5dt69mhedyOneIgdbdYWSTxvhg4Hs_KL8yzFJLozHN4HFJLexPrgGp33nhEhsc5U-VSHI2a_sG3CPQW06Ye-2r7uybHLVLVkuQ"></figure><p>To that end, Guler and Khafagi stand at the intersection of experience and today’s innovation. Both executives were independent investors in STRs before founding Techvestors, and they credit that experience with giving them the practical knowledge to identify, redesign, run, and exit STRs in the U.S.’ hottest markets. At the same time, Guler and Khafagi are, of course, tech enthusiasts at heart, and they understand how to use it to finetune STR investments.</p><p>They also believe in taking no chances, so the decision to invest in a property is backed by the company’s 16-point strategy, which includes uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. </p><p>“That leads us to the right short-term rental for Techvestor to invest in, but once we bring it into the portfolio, we have internal programs that allow us to plan its redesign, manage the property and its revenue, operate it, and more under the same roof,” Guler explains.</p><p>Investment properties depend upon passive investors, and the Techvestor team is sensitive to that, offering desirable terms. Investors receive 100% of all tax benefits and are not liable for any loans. Investors also take advantage of instant diversification with the company’s 75+ properties.</p><p>In addition, partners enjoy the fruits of their investment by enjoying their own vacations in Techvestor properties. “Some of our best marketing is done by our own investors who stay in our properties,” Khafagi says. “Owner Stays allow our investors to get away from it all at any property, at any time that it’s not otherwise occupied, for up to 30% off our normal rates. This is how we express our gratitude to our passive investors.”</p><p>A successful exit plan is also key to Techvestor’s strategy. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio. It sells properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>With Techvestor, you don’t need insider expertise, as the company’s cutting-edge technology is redlining the way passive investors can earn from STRs. With the firm’s powerful platform, backed by its experienced team and solid infrastructure, Techvesor optimizes every STR for optimal earning potential.</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/F7eKZYdmpSPacgnP-XBtTKR2W4MG4cQaAv8OqWPNk0lSvoadiE5bEyvSBfu9KvzSpUj1BWXFTbAd6W6lk0YQQiAmLiLrl_auTyXlOAVbwY_YGnALMHmG6RGSztgxqd7lHrJar204jsPbnx0wp4nM-2Y"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Can Techvestor’s Technology Take the Guesswork out of STR Investments? </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J0DRIE2QD1-Y3y9kcrgaXGN2TdX6e37IrmtL7urhT2VRFLuw2GeBpB6xYj47ojOkBNtBel48XVnOIclOxxNYWlbBqiMUTchVlbbBCCoxjIkzHdBg_d4IbLh2XuJSSA_t0PG6QQQFQ8KzY62AyE_ey24"></figure><p>Those of us from older generations remember that when you invested in real estate, you put in a lot of effort to learn about a neighborhood’s demographics, crime rates, economic forecast, and dozens of other crucial factors. That was all before you actually stepped foot in the property and tried to envision its possibilities (or lack thereof), and even then, it was hard to make the right decision. The intriguing question about <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, whose proprietary software analyzes over 18MM data points and 250 markets each month, is whether technology really can identify what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like. While nothing is ever guaranteed in investments, it is hard to deny that with over 100k properties underwritten every month, $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, Techvestor may be giving us the answer: yes - but only when it’s backed by the full package.</p><p>Techvestor was co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, who are pioneering a new asset class in STRs, or short-term rentals. Since leaving their engineering careers with Apple and Facebook, respectively, the two have created a company that is quickly building a strong portfolio of STRs across North America. They explain that in starting Techvestor, they were convinced that technology could open up passive investments in STRs for a broader segment of society.</p><p>“Let’s first say that Techvestor’s platform, while state of the art, is not a replacement for human expertise,” says Guler. “You can have the most incredible tech at your fingertips, but if you don’t know how to interpret its data or understand STRs, then its impact will be dramatically reduced.”</p><p>Khafagi agrees. “When we created it, we truly believed that Techvestor could eliminate so much of the guesswork from investments in real estate and STRs in particular. However, we knew that we could never let the platform get ahead of us. Instead, we had to stay in command of it and always analyze what it was telling us. There is no replacement for accurate interpretation.”</p><p>To that end, Guler and Khafagi stand at the intersection of experience and today’s innovation. Both executives were independent investors in real estate before founding Techvestors, and they credit that experience with giving them the practical knowledge to identify, redesign, run, and exit STRs in the U.S.’ hottest markets. At the same time, Guler and Khafagi are, of course, tech enthusiasts at heart, and they understand how to use it to finetune STR investments.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pefpiQjBD-Xmywua1qGDO1bdhUwjfwn9_spalFvWsBuQ6mxG7mZVl9reM2MhpM0cOtRs5C22E_b_CPtkqMBxE5FTvwtBVmtLq_TK87w-DmpjgspMZsYvQ59bNuWKJ08c5veWIQ62GEkMCzKAcezOF7M"></figure><p>They also believe in taking no chances, so the decision to invest in a property is backed by the company’s 16-point strategy, which includes uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors. </p><p>“That leads us to the right short-term rental for Techvestor to invest in, but once we bring it into the portfolio, we have internal programs that allow us to plan its redesign, manage the property and its revenue, operate it, and more under the same roof,” Guler explains. </p><p>An investment property is useless without passive investors, so Techvestor’s leaders set up attractive terms: they receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and enjoy instant diversification with over 70+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, they receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio. It sells properties based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“We believe that the best marketing of our STRs is done by people who stay in them, and that includes our investors,” says Khafagi. “With our Owner Stays, investors can stay at any property, at any time, for 10-30% off normal rates. It’s our way of expressing our appreciation for Techvestor’s passive investors.”</p><p>So, will Techvestor’s technology redefine how STRs are invested in?</p><p>“Techvestor’s platform is powerful, no doubt about it,” Guler states. “On its own, however, it is simply technology. But, in the hands of an experienced team and backed by a solid infrastructure that strategically optimizes each STR, it is magic.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>.</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/75uNVGSK3_JmL85YEdQvpYEqEBMasOYHyVVv-B_62jIIXiReBF2VlXi5xYT7pPio33g4kPwdX8STvZS1hQc6kLhfDIJPc5rbBuG1midvpk2_vKrD_uttjsqZwPJeHaNhUzh1PBl3oW1_8n5Dje_sFMo"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Explains What to Look For When Passively Investing in STRs</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S8OvBjLy8mapvv1-5EoblXxMfYFJAD0a1QsKCQneC5gXL-d2Q8RMKtJ6pBY0OmIWgbQkp2Ftu0BGoCP85sS4M0sTtcVRfP9x37DPr14twCaMdlnp2D2BHnlvgL-SiDbyLG632IGHaWO1qI3LzjT_DNo"></figure><p>While investors have always known the long-term potential of real estate, a new asset class is gaining their attention: passive investments in short-term rentals. The hurdle for some people, however, is that many of the STRs they might invest in are in other states (along with the company). This creates a potential problem: how do investors identify a legitimate passive investment opportunity? The answer may lie in <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, which owns the largest STR portfolio in the United States. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor underwrites 100k properties every month, has raised over $37MM, and has 75+ properties in its portfolio. The secret to Techvestor’s success lies in its institutional grade, proprietary rental platform, which analyzes over 18MM data points each month, identifying what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. In this article, Guler and Khafagi offer some suggestions for how to know when an STR passive investment opportunity is one to jump on - or walk away from.</p><p>“First, remember that any STR, no matter its potential, will inevitably underperform if not managed competently,” says Guler. “That’s the responsibility of the company’s leadership. Before starting Techvestor, Sief and I both gained invaluable experience investing independently in real estate while we worked at Facebook/Meta and Apple, respectively. When we founded Techvestor, we already understood how to manage STRs and were able to scale more quickly.”</p><p>When investing passively in a property, Khafagi believes the investor should have no responsibility at all for making it generate revenue. “That ability comes from the company having a strong program to identify and manage it,” he says. “Granted, every STR is different, but there still needs to be a repeatable process that folds it into the company’s portfolio.”</p><p>In designing Techvestor, Khafagi and Guler prioritized creating a comprehensive framework that would allow the company to handle everything independently of investors. They designed software that pinpoints the right properties for Techvestor’s portfolio, meaning they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“We also designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Guler continues. “We look at everything: uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, among other crucial factors. All in all, we analyze millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eQocjZbkfm1EQlR20yYde4-rB9FX29UrGXNdaUqn1FcMJMzLmyZt82e8n23fcYNnt-yM7EdpMPpFgIBm_pgHn5_IdZr4q3DisW-BLP3gGemdzMW5KFphzBWX2CsGeQQ1gSxlORnFPPksKn1JmVmMSsE"></figure><p>That’s at the office, of course. On site, Techvestor’s project managers draw upon a local network of contractors and professionals to transform homes from ordinary to spectacular. Khafagi adds that they are careful to add amenities that will give the property longevity in a saturated market, including hot tubs, fire pits, and other perks. </p><p>“So, yes, we have set Techvestor up for passive investors, but at the same time, we believe in transparency so that they can know how their investment is doing,” says Khafagi. “That’s why we are careful to explain all of the terms before onboarding an investor and to keep them up to date as time goes by.”</p><p>Passive investors in Techvestor receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and have instant diversification with over 70+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“As a passive investor, you want to make sure the company is healthy across the board,” says Khafagi. “Additionally, you want to be certain the market itself supports investments. 34% of people prefer short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011. People are also interested in STRs because of the culture change to remote work. It has created a new asset class that Techvestor is defining.”</p><p>The most exciting time to jump on any passive investment opportunity is when it is first emerging, Guler believes. “We envision Techvestor becoming the go-to source of STRs around the world. Check us out sometime and learn more about the strong company we are building with the help of our wonderful investors. It’s a ride you don’t want to miss.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/g7hyip5Oo5SArNkgnfnQk1Du61pDXi4_93_fjschZFnV4hjLXx0jVlwtgYDlAaEYTZrfUQYUQ7toy7S-oFk50DkIaeb2RnLLEamrYQEBRqDuhko-V4pb9ILKfmLdqRv6clKNuLk0aO-7vuUvaY8qxe8"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Passive Investors Turn to Techvestor for New Opportunities in STRs</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/aJK2vK5xTJyPQttWU4yVyhc_m250m1O-F7R0hi5vZcrEMRUXYoFi165_23gbj2q0YT2VeVmIu25zaXx3JoCc5vc63KD8sFAwsHP-ju7Vx50vAhU1_k3B-TVPrZWySoXbLJ37AxRtvZ1TsX-NStCB-zA"></figure><p>Any investor knows that putting all of your eggs in one basket is a bad idea. A diversified investment portfolio, then, can help you if the market goes off the rails a bit. Passive investments, or letting someone else do the heavy lifting while you enjoy the results, may be the opportunity you’re looking for. One of the newest asset classes for passive investors is STRs (short-term rentals). At the center of it is <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, whose institutional grade, proprietary rental platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month, identifying what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. With 100k properties underwritten every month, over $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in its portfolio, Techvestor is defining passive investments in STRs. Below, COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, the co-founders of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, explain more about passive investments, including what to look for in a legitimate opportunity, and why Techvestor is set up for success.</p><p>“Passive investments, particularly in STRs, only work if the company is solid all the way through, from its leadership to its operations,” says Guler. “If you are considering investing passively in anything, including short-term rentals, your first task should be to look at the people behind the business. Sief and I could never have taken Techvestor to the top of the industry if we hadn’t been independent investors first. That hands-on training gave us the ability to identify, refurbish, and manage STRs across the United States.”</p><p>From there, Khafagi recommends making sure that the company has a comprehensive, repeatable process for optimizing every property it identifies and brings into its portfolio. Before they even bought their first STR, he and Guler created a realistic framework for Techvestor so that everything could be handled independently of investors. They designed software that pinpoints the right properties for Techvestor’s portfolio, meaning they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“We also designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Guler continues. “We look at everything: uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, among other crucial factors. All in all, we analyze millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>That’s at the office, of course. On site, Techvestor’s project managers draw upon a local network of contractors and professionals to transform homes from ordinary to spectacular. Khafagi adds that they are careful to add amenities that will give the property longevity in a saturated market, including hot tubs, fire pits, and other perks. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z-DA_NyZPfEAiTRQmXla1yJTK-u43lBVssymbJjTMDbCZvGeqPv-1JtkXXU3jrEFq7a_SHWX48hVtahVch9xPq_L4FjaumcJo9zioeWb_czZ-J9evVwMN50ajfm5dZutjIyS48vbfX-Ilnxu3idcOto"></figure><p>“So, yes, we have set Techvestor up for passive investors, but at the same time, we believe in transparency so that they can know how their investment is doing,” says Khafagi. “That’s why we are careful to explain all of the terms before onboarding an investor and to keep them up to date as time goes by.”</p><p>Passive investors in Techvestor receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and have instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“As a passive investor, you want to make sure the company is healthy across the board,” says Khafagi. “Additionally, you want to be certain the market itself supports investments. 34% of people prefer short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011. People are also interested in STRs because of the culture change to remote work. It has created a new asset class that Techvestor is defining.”</p><p>There is, of course, no guarantee of success no matter how well-prepared a company may be. “That’s true,” Guler allows. “However, at Techvestor, we believe that our meticulous preparation means that we know how to roll with the punches and come out on top. That’s why in 2023, we will be moving into Fund 2 and expanding our STR portfolio across the U.S. We know STRs, and our passive investors trust us to choose the right properties and develop them into winners.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JAqBleh05afX7ZqYZr2rutX4pDzggujXOKRs6TYGAYvj1zMgLZhIojQz3_CSxkuPs6WK3oTvyLWd-oWEtGm36dEStJgU2A2psJaSLBd7pcKOsKy3KjEWvb8f_-kk8lKpImJc23kGSdnSQKbSuEVlvtA"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>With Over 75+ STRs, Techvestor Creates a New Asset Class for Passive Investors</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fxFBzbGRoh1YQaNYVYyRvpLfnf_XwxBTYc-YnHlipBfrgmBzW-O63JbhDBbiAGHkjZariXWQ-iVC1VnZCVXaD28wVUY23c-3K7F5DnFF2d40uNOpQFjyOtSkLJGKGQ2Ax3B972Dg_iJzV29l2tpqpTI"></figure><p>For years, experts have touted the long-term benefits of investing in real estate, including STRs, but in truth, owning and managing a short-term rental is beyond most people for one simple reason: time. Being your own sourcer, renovator, and manager can make a busy work week untenable. Enter passive investments in STRs, a new asset class created by <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>. Co-founded by COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, Techvestor is basically an investment platform, property sourcer, interior designer, and property manager all in one. It uses its proprietary platform to analyze more than 18MM data points each month, determining what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. With a portfolio that spans the United States, 100K properties underwritten each month, and $37MM raised, Techvestor is making passive investments in STRs 100% as simple as the name implies. </p><p>“We love to talk to people about passive investments, especially since many aren’t sure where to put their money,” says Guler. “It’s understandable because these days, everyone offers that great passive investment opportunity, right? However, looking deeper into the company, its leaders, and the market can give clues about whether or not to invest.”</p><p>She points to her own background and Khafagi’s as evidence that it is much easier to successfully manage a growing portfolio of STRs when you have experience. Before founding Techvestor, both leaders invested independently in STRs, which taught them the ins and outs of the industry. </p><p>“It definitely gave us a realistic foundation for founding Techvestor,” Khafagi believes. “It taught us to anticipate problems and to know how to guide an STR’s development into an Airbnb-worthy listing.”</p><p>Both Khafagi and Guler think that the key to Techvestor’s success lies in the comprehensive process that every STR passes through. Before buying their first STR, they created a realistic framework for Techvestor so that everything could be handled independently of investors. They designed software that pinpoints the right properties for Techvestor’s portfolio, meaning they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“We also designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Guler continues. “We look at everything: uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, among other crucial factors. All in all, we analyze millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eSHL3uCHaSCk8xiuucOHi8TFChtJhXbA-qVUvmPm0b1sE9I79G5Dnf895_vKRAgOKSbIbqGo81Wxu_fqvc3JdZfVJSXRFa9DLzsvoNnr5nIWX47TdCtT8VFdqprgN-P7-iZOyg22j3tzvDGenkmoDpU"></figure><p>That’s at the office, of course. On site, Techvestor’s project managers draw upon a local network of contractors and professionals to transform homes from ordinary to spectacular. Khafagi adds that they are careful to add amenities that will give the property longevity in a saturated market, including hot tubs, fire pits, and other perks. </p><p>“So, yes, we have set Techvestor up for passive investors, but at the same time, we believe in transparency so that they can know how their investment is doing,” says Khafagi. “That’s why we are careful to explain all of the terms before onboarding an investor and to keep them up to date as time goes by.”</p><p>Passive investors in Techvestor receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and have instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“As a passive investor, you want to make sure the company is healthy across the board,” says Khafagi. “Additionally, you want to be certain the market itself supports investments. 34% of people prefer short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011. People are also interested in STRs because of the culture change to remote work. It has created a new asset class that Techvestor is defining.”</p><p>Finally, Guler suggests that individuals focus on the long-term potential of an STR. “The market will always go up and down, so remember to see the big picture,” she says. “We are right at the beginning of STRs, which means there is plenty of opportunity for growth. And if you have any questions, always feel free to reach out to us at Techvestor. We like discussing passive investments with people and will always have time to answer your questions.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IvCOPvgqrUKOkFAyapiGjgwV581KOgMSayrAIuE7dU85B3YcBUtuYNT382TVth6_Jd8FUKmEHruBXUydL5eBsZD59ulgAbXWHCT5QWfKeU3jZEnDFemyHyYyb4wrtN2uR3Z5bR8QJotSTbtEDqh0oI0"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor and STRs: A New Asset Class for Passive Investors</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/odSLniITQJSXMGa-f_f77oztdBWgXeQZwqPBxn2dDQPD06N3gvxbYXNcDwMJnOSuCXpDXZ6d8d5UNtbzUcdDqQ09ojiOqkUxndbVV5di9VCK8WrA5bmHVrd9kUFWbnFLir5aaEkfFL9DuNjc3kaL49Q"></figure><p>You may be interested in passively investing in STRs but a little hesitant about sinking your money into a company that likely operates in a different state. On top of that, you will likely never see the properties that the business manages unless you visit them. How, then, can you jump on the very real passive investment opportunities in STRs and feel confident about the company itself? The co-founders of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, understand your concerns. Techvestor, for those new to STR investments, owns the largest portfolio of STRs in the United States. Its proprietary rental platform analyzes over 18MM data points each month to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. The results include 100k properties underwritten monthly, over $37MM raised, and 75+ properties in the Techvestor portfolio. Guler and Khafagi took time out from their busy schedules to talk about passive investing and the reasons why Techvestor has cornered the STR market.</p><p>“Passive investing is everywhere these days. In fact, it’s so prevalent that it can be hard for individuals to identify legitimate opportunities, including in STRs,” says Guler. “The first thing to do is to look at the people behind the company. They should have the right experience to handle your investment. Techvestor wouldn’t be as strong as it is today if Sief and I hadn’t been successful independent investors in STRs before starting our company. That taught us to identify great properties, renovate them, list them, and manage them.”</p><p>Khafagi recommends that before you passively invest in STRs, you make certain the company has a strong program from start to finish. “A passive investor should not have to lift a finger to make an asset generate consistent revenue,” he believes. “The company should be able to source the property, design it, and manage it all on its own. That includes competently handling every inevitable hurdle that comes along.”</p><p>Khafagi explains that before buying their first STR, he and Guler created a realistic framework for Techvestor so that everything could be handled independently of investors. They designed software that pinpoints the right properties for Techvestor’s portfolio, meaning they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“We also designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Guler continues. “We look at everything: uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, among other crucial factors. All in all, we analyze millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><p>That’s at the office, of course. On site, Techvestor’s project managers draw upon a local network of contractors and professionals to transform homes from ordinary to spectacular. Khafagi adds that they are careful to add amenities that will give the property longevity in a saturated market, including hot tubs, fire pits, and other perks. </p><p>“So, yes, we have set Techvestor up for passive investors, but at the same time, we believe in transparency so that they can know how their investment is doing,” says Khafagi. “That’s why we are careful to explain all of the terms before onboarding an investor and to keep them up to date as time goes by.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8ruyyHnSj2x1Rk7l29nLY0Ke_3dn83K84EC7wsOxAVsquk_yZH777zJ39d-goyT2-XuF0SvtEkWRQCWbUWqaqnmiMtVW0U9majVczb4PpccmE2gkxoWEMfNJb7HmCennWl52zX8qydUiamXozwkQtQw"></figure><p>Passive investors in Techvestor receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and have instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“As a passive investor, you want to make sure the company is healthy across the board,” says Khafagi. “Additionally, you want to be certain the market itself supports investments. 34% of people prefer short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011. People are also interested in STRs because of the culture change to remote work. It has created a new asset class that Techvestor is defining.”</p><p>Guler and Khafagi both agree that passive investors should feel comfortable approaching a company’s leadership with all of their questions at any time. “At Techvestor, we prioritize transparency and open communication,” Guler says. “It is the clearest road to success for us and our investors and leads to long-lasting relationships for years to come.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VL8YOW12U36qOx4aikxz1L9innjoONcT1pHkDZN0AjBngbh5N18fSTDknD1U0ri5K1YxL5gyeai3d9WOvcqgx2Fj4LXK1BZRuQ2IpOsSLXbJdPZf0AiuC9PfzRbs8aFNAhc4XVh6ASDyxtLg3xKUDbU"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>What Is Passive Investing, Anyways? Techvestor, the Owner of the Largest STR Portfolio, Explains</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uVpx8ds3mHr8ObjZox--WcSsT-junMNK9WkxByeekpnP8Ltp16diFldBZ7MnVoGFqs8gcI0a1C2O_DwoZDtf1p3ABWbJH7WZ2kNU3eCJtrvG-V0BZnRQFv6XmNc8jKr78Hp3mxpO9PpiEXKPFksvfvY"></figure><p>Passive investing: two words that have seemingly burst out of nowhere onto the financial scene. It seems like only a few years ago, hardly anyone was talking about how to make money by letting other people do the hard work of investing. Now, passive investing is in, but what is it, exactly? Is it really as simple as “doing nothing” and money ends up in your bank account? For answers, we turned to COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, the co-founders of <a href="http://techvestor.com">Techvestor</a>, which underwrites 100k properties every month, has raised over $37MM, and has 75+ properties in its portfolio. Through its institutional grade, proprietary rental platform, Techvestor analyzes over 18MM data points each month, identifying what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. Below, Guler and Khafagi explain passive investing, including why they believe it’s wise for anyone to remain aware of where they are putting their money.</p><p>“Passive investing is a legitimate opportunity, one that allows you to diversify your income streams while someone else does the hard work for you,” Guler explains. “In real estate, particularly short-term rentals, this is lucrative, as I learned in my days at Apple, when refurbishing STRs was my hobby. It is time consuming, of course, to identify the right property, renovate it, list it, and manage it. Allowing someone like Techvestor to be the investment platform, property sourcer, interior designer, and property manager can save you a lot of effort and also pay off.”</p><p>Khafagi believes that the best passive investment opportunities, especially in STRs, really do allow you to sit back and relax. “There’s a reason they call it passive,” he says. “But, to find them, you need a company that has its ducks in a row. Everything about it should be rock solid so that any problem that comes along can be handled quickly and efficiently.”</p><p>Khafagi explains that before buying their first STR, he and Guler created a realistic framework for Techvestor so that everything could be handled independently of investors. They designed software that pinpoints the right properties for Techvestor’s portfolio, meaning they know what to buy, where to buy it, how to best finance it, how to operate it, if the property is in a sustainable market, and what realistic growth looks like.</p><p>“We also designed a 16-point strategy for analyzing the potential of both a property and its location,” Guler continues. “We look at everything: uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states, among other crucial factors. All in all, we analyze millions of data points and 250+ markets monthly.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BgWjDG3wdwGZKLz8ItfQapIa2mIj012yP4sfERxZOm_6naUSD0EIYLoi-BXfBCj5iIRx-OwwDq5sgazFFTxxtB4MkDl-sXiQ6eDlPfgTymoXmyWUBDYvPpf5bEH1dPYCB_LSCBBGVMrrPOjx13RyKt0"></figure><p>That’s at the office, of course. On site, Techvestor’s project managers draw upon a local network of contractors and professionals to transform homes from ordinary to spectacular. Khafagi adds that they are careful to add amenities that will give the property longevity in a saturated market, including hot tubs, fire pits, and other perks. </p><p>“So, yes, we have set Techvestor up for passive investors, but at the same time, we believe in transparency so that they can know how their investment is doing,” says Khafagi. “That’s why we are careful to explain all of the terms before onboarding an investor and to keep them up to date as time goes by.”</p><p>Passive investors in Techvestor receive 100% of tax benefits, have zero liability for loans and lending, and have instant diversification with over 75+ properties. During the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, investors receive quarterly reporting and dividends, and the company targets a 7-12% cash on cash annually. After the projected hold period, Techvestor looks to sell the portfolio based on revenue or value, whichever is higher.</p><p>“As a passive investor, you want to make sure the company is healthy across the board,” says Khafagi. “Additionally, you want to be certain the market itself supports investments. 34% of people prefer short-term rentals, up from 10% in 2011. People are also interested in STRs because of the culture change to remote work. It has created a new asset class that Techvestor is defining.”</p><p>The most important advice for passive investors is this: run from anything that doesn’t feel right.</p><p>“Nothing happens overnight, so be careful with anyone who promises instant money,” Guler suggests. “At Techvestor, we love the potential of STRs for passive investors, but we never oversell it. If you do your homework, trust your gut, and ask questions, you will be able to diversify your portfolio and scale up your life.”</p><p><i>About Techvestor</i></p><p><i>Techvestor is the leader in passive investments in STRs in the United States. It was co-founded by Sabrina Guler, a former Engineering Project Manager at Apple, and Sief Khafagi, who worked at Facebook/Meta and was a Forbes Business and Young Entrepreneur Council Member. Guler and Khafagi have grown Techvestor’s portfolio to encompass STRs across the United States, resulting in seven and eight figures in commitments and LOIs. In 2023, Techvestor will continue to expand, listing more properties in Southern Florida and other hot markets. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vTKy5YUYJJDjK3n-g6fGiGmyoTOaIIi2jUHUFub-S8vIgYGflPtb_QwEAGQfbHmFB7W5tqNjVGUnaQFpQabobhE-VaSgs3E8XllHBfO8xoYdI6Lz2kw57sH6437kzsG2WYOT4fQHknARS17CUsqrLOA"></figure>
27 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>From Ordinary to Amazing: A Sit Down with Techvestor, STRs at Scale</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wYv3YpAqOPW8AOglwOLyMEaQMUwee2YVWQk83LKoZcZNgIVViONxtcPyT80OeUfl_qr9MERdYnmYibSSumfFo37XrU3935lMHjKC8gB9_8nYc8wBS3PeJn-woQlh_ds7Kugaa5wUEEPbFx0ZMQNc9cY"></figure><p>Many of us find shows like <i>Fixer Upper</i> or <i>Farmhouse Fixer</i> to be inspirational. After all, we may love our homes, but we know there is a big difference between them and our dream houses, which are always impeccably designed. DIY shows get us thinking about what could be, but what does it take to really transform a house? For answers, we hung out with COO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler/">Sabrina Guler</a> and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siefkhafagi/">Sief Khafagi</a>, the leaders of <a href="https://techvestor.com/">Techvestor</a>. The company has flipped, designed, and launched 75+ Airbnb homes across the U.S. in only one year, relying on its 16-point strategy and proprietary platform that analyzes over 18MM data points each month to identify what, where, how, when, and if an investment should occur. What we would find is that managing a $37MM portfolio of STR properties for passive investors takes vision, relentless organization, and a lot of persistence.</p><p>“First, neither one of us could lead Techvestor if we didn’t already have experience managing and investing in STRs and people,” says Sabrina. “Before Techvestor, Sief and I were working at Facebook and Apple, respectively, and on the side, we were successful independent investors in short-term rentals and leaders of organizations. The experience was invaluable, as it taught us how to identify the right property, design its renovations, manage the transformation, rent it out, and eventually exit.”</p><p>Techvestor is equal parts cutting-edge technology, strategy, and repeatable process, all of which results in its ability to manage everything from acquisition to revenue management under one roof. Each STR is first identified by Techvestor’s platform, which looks at over 250 markets and millions of data points each month. </p><p>“We evaluate everything: location, uniqueness, seasonality, tax benefits, diversification, and STR-friendly states as well as other crucial factors,” he says. “If it passes the test - and it’s not easy to impress us, by the way - we add it to our portfolio.”</p><p>Then the Techvestor team gets started on the real work: assessing what exactly must be done to transform the STR from average to incredible. The team goes through every inch of the property, inspecting walls, fixtures, floorboards, plumbing - absolutely everything to decide what must be renovated.</p><p>“We never get started until we have a concrete plan, and we collaborate a lot with local contractors and designers,” says Sabrina. “We have built a strong network of professionals so that when we start renovations, we can hit the ground running and meet deadlines.”</p><p>Part of the renovation plan includes opportunities for what Sief and Sabrina call the “wow factor”: those extra touches that might cost a few thousand dollars more at the time of renovation but that pay off when the property is offered online for rental. It might be a hot tub, fire pit, or some other unique amenity that makes the STR even more attractive to tenants.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/22-paUMk7acQTDJZmojXpfRJ8O8UfSAMBq0f9FhK1LAwAwxMkjVNty_gKr5zJ5E3trHh0myRHZm47ELyDCvtJoHleDGMdf5SiPELWBUPuGghA47WC_iFVy7GbL3ZxLG0uCo19Hm50Gngm2wEWlhYgD8"></figure><p>Once renovations begin, Techvestor’s project managers keep careful watch over the progress, handling the inevitable bumps and avoiding others so that the house continues to evolve.</p><p>The most fun, Sabrina and Sief both say, is when an STR is finished and furnished with beds, appliances, couches, and the myriad of other things that make it a home. “The STR takes on a real personality, and we’re almost at the finish line, when we can list it on Airbnb,” Sabrina reveals. “It’s an affirmation of how hard we have worked and how close we are to success.”</p><p>When the STR is completed, Techvestor’s internal project managers like to compare before-and-after photos. They are always gratified by how their efforts have resulted in a property that matches their original vision for it.</p><p>“And then we list it and move into the STR’s new life, so to speak: hosting guests,” Sief states. “We do this for every property, whether it’s in the Poconos or Southern Florida. Rinse, repeat!”</p><p>As Techvestor has grown, busy professionals interested in passive investments have come on board, attracted to having zero liability for loans and lending and 7-12% cash on cash annually. Benefits like instant diversification over 75+ properties, quarterly reporting and dividends over the first five years that Techvestor holds a property, and discounted rates through the company’s Owner Stay program have also increased investor demand.</p><p>Both co-founders agree that if anyone wants to renovate their own home themselves and make it sensational, they can do it. “Be ready for the challenge, however,” Sief cautions. “Once you get started, persevere to the end. Few things are more satisfying than seeing your vision come alive in a house that is everything you want it to be.”</p><p><i>Techvestor is the one of the largest operators of STRs and is redefining passive investments for a new asset class. With more than seven and eight figures in LOIs and commitments, Techvestor is gearing up for Fund 2 in 2023, when it plans to expand further across the United States to more prime STR locations. For more information about Techvestor and passive investments in STRs, please see </i><a href="http://www.techvestor.com"><i>www.techvestor.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ibberGB2ya-pQqivlUfaijlw1yMPXRkqN6UNiwHblLbIplj6c2HeT0l-dKDE1tWdc68PIj2Mehk3ESPkcGOUA5r67uQuhscf8l-EzqBhvxxIfjAHDjzgtKwaE6dZaoCa-xwV-fF7BL_OHMAxxgdJ0yw"></figure>
03 Mar, 2023
Cire B brings brings a new angle to the modern masterpiece
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5xLmEd4V27hKxf_9mJ8Kqec4MgdEPTVQVFeueZ11Q3-WY8XWmMaAU6lRA5BvDd9qonH8zkFz-5IWkdZps3TLpVi-0TIc1KNshxLc_zc1n5UqLLypzaZobyBZkSpPTdl2UIS1kFZEM0KgXoTU5fR0M2A"></figure><p>New Jersey–</p><p>Cire B paints from a different angle. The artist and US Army Drill Sergeant take an unorthodox approach to his artwork, which has sold out for tens of thousands of dollars at some of the largest art shows and exhibits in the world. As someone with experience in many different realms of life, Cire B is able to paint backed by a fresh perspective and a great deal of experience.</p><p>“Being immersed in intense environments for much of my career has led me to create artwork as an outlet of expression. Whatever I’m feeling, I let it out onto the canvas with no filter in hopes that someone else can relate to that feeling,” notes Cire B. The pieces, filled with vivid colors and hidden messages, are direct reflections of Cire B’s thoughts, emotions, and whatever energy he feels at that moment in time. “I like for the paintings to act as a portal to my soul for viewers, building up the minds and spirits of as many people as I possibly can through art,” states the artist.</p><p>To do so, he enjoys collaborating with his environment and audience, creating them interactive experiences from financial art lead workshops, to personal development inspired paint and sip classes, to live painting different performers. “Through art works, exhibitions, and performances,” he notes, “I encourage guests to open their minds, experience epiphanies and a sense of euphoria, and invoke emotions that were once buried.” To achieve this effect, Cire B uses a combination of acrylics, pastels, and fire to make his already bold artwork stand out more. </p><p>The artist’s unique style has caught the attention of some of the largest art collectors in the world, allowed him to participate in various auctions for private and public collectors, sell out his art shows, and speak as a guest on prominent art figure Gary Vee’s podcast. Cire B ran a solo two month art exhibition at port authority in New York City, which garnered the attention of thousands and granted him the opportunity to display his artwork at Art Hearts Fashion during New York Fashion Week. He ended the year at art basel for another solo exhibition where his sought-after works of art sold for thousands. </p><p>Now, Cire B runs his own studio called Cire B Studios. “It serves as a platform for visual artists to connect with art lovers across the world,” he states. One of the company’s products, the Art Box, has become a bestseller in the art world and provided interactive art experiences for purchasers worldwide. “The Art Box is a premium paint and sip kit that provides a guided experience of fun, with themes, games, and paint tutorials led by various artists,” says Cire B. “The kits are shipped directly to doorsteps and contain everything needed to create a masterpiece, including a step-by-step tutorial video and custom playlist.”</p><p>“I find immense joy in allowing others to experience art, whether it be showcasing my own art for the public or helping out aspiring artists,” notes Cire B. The artist is excited as he plans his next venture, opening his own art gallery, which will launch in 2024. “I’ve managed to stay independent as an artist. I want to help others do this too while growing my brand through more Cire B art galleries around the world.” </p>
07 Mar, 2023
Cire B Studios Announces Grand Opening of its 2024 Art Gallery
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tC5wGaxSmHy6YMLxvPuwlNCQ447YOueMpFBllM2Hh9pPPUGXxy8ToQh38Cy8ThQZQjFBtmFAoNnWNQHqcIEBlSRuI8MOe2-8gfdZfn6gyxDgjCbLx_BI7y0l3OIRrf49quVwhQFovbF41ba-HlfG2SQ"></figure><p>New Jersey –</p><p>Cire B Studios, a New Jersey based art studio, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first art gallery, which is set to open to the public in 2024. The company, with world-renowned artist Cire B at its helm, was set forth in efforts to bring the world live painting entertainment, original art pieces, art prints, art inspired apparel, as well as a platform for visual artists to connect with worldwide art lovers. The company hopes that its drawn up plan to open an art gallery in its name will inspire more artists around the world and showcase the company’s unique art taste.</p><p>“We have a very unique artistic style,” claims the company’s founder, Cire B. The CEO and artist also works as a Drill Sergeant in the US Army. He took his name to the big art game when he decided to use art as an emotional outlet. “Creating allowed me to process shocking work-related events,” he states. He started to display his thoughts and feelings on a canvas and soon started Cire B Studios.</p><p>Cire B’s unusual style has attracted some of the world's greatest art collectors, enabled him to participate in auctions for private and public collectors, sell out his art displays, and appear on the podcast of a world-renowned artist. Cire B also ran a two-month solo art exhibition at Port Authority in New York City that attracted thousands and allowed him to exhibit at Art Loves Fashion at New York Fashion Week. At art basel, his sought-after pieces sold for thousands.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ay3ah-ZBG1vTv1mDJJL42kfhtympOT7JJ9T2i9dTDbtw8mzxKgHgE2HcsFF-D77C0WVYJAmUvXP02J5vfeQVSSl2kZ_t-3GO-UdXUNzYr2rJVzLiQqZv-vAk4EBvrUP26D10n_IB19S3_nyFcd--lrs"></figure><p>Cire B now owns and operates Cire B Studios. “I started the studio to really give artists a chance to interact with art lovers everywhere. Globalizing art is a strong passion of mine, as well as helping others. This company connects the two passions.” The Art Box, one of the company's products, has gained popularity and given customers interactive art experiences. According to Cire B, "The Art Box is a paint and drink kit that offers a guided experience of enjoyment, with themes, games, and paint tutorials led by various artists. The kits come with a bespoke playlist and a step-by-step instructional video and are delivered right to customers' doorsteps.”</p><p>As Cire B Studios does, its new art gallery will emanate Cire B’s personal style. “I paint with a mixture of materials, often utilizing unorthodox materials like acrylics, pastels, and fire to create pieces filled with vivid colors and hidden messages. These pieces are direct reflections of my thoughts, emotions, and whatever energy I feel at that moment in time.” Through his work, Cire B hopes to bring viewers epiphanies and a sense of euphoria, invoking emotions in them that were once buried. “The gallery will aspire to do the same,” he notes. “It will feature artwork that creates an emotional reaction in viewers, a window into the soul of its artist.”</p><p>“We are very excited for the art gallery,” says Cire B. “Along with this, I hope to start helping out aspiring artists share their work.” The studio is excited to connect more artists with connoisseurs around the world and inspire the world with its personal taste.</p><p><i>Cire B Studios is a New Jersey-based art studio begun by Cire B, a notable contemporary artist. The studio works to connect artists with art lovers and bring accessible, interactive, and fun art opportunities to the doorsteps of its supporters. To learn more, contact Cire B at CIREBSTUDIOS@gmail.com and visit the studio website at Www.Cire studios.com. </i></p>
26 Mar, 2024
Oksana Matviichuk
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzinAY-q_ZcUqjxlFL_dKJY58BkPVbItCuAsu87-wrs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzinAY-q_ZcUqjxlFL_dKJY58BkPVbItCuAsu87-wrs/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
26 Mar, 2024
Oksana Matviichuk
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzaB7_aD_V_pwZXE8XDo1OXF7FZ1PLh2jrDG19M8Psw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzaB7_aD_V_pwZXE8XDo1OXF7FZ1PLh2jrDG19M8Psw/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
11 Aug, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H3WMjMNWeKIjS7b5My9EfQbxCdaB5cBJFc1c3VpnlaU/edit#heading=h.2d7de0fscpcp</p>
17 Aug, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rrjW3siHnuc1bAUMwOYxrs4GpD87NoHWfUer1yc4DwY/edit#heading=h.2d7de0fscpcp</p>
11 Aug, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pJO2BsnpI8z_YCK2boqHHkixp3yGoaElTJ4_-5LOq3o/edit#heading=h.2d7de0fscpcp</p>
11 Aug, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sWrN-iezzZnddySYCv4X76fx39BqHxYsgocSea_cHRA/edit</p>
11 Aug, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YYVgK8DrJ5i8gLh_BTEGOv7BIIXC9iSjEFCcadGSyE8/edit</p>
23 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p>Techvestor Expands Multimillion-Dollar STR Portfolio with Florida Acquisitions</p><p>WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA–Individuals who would like to invest passively in Florida’s growing short-term rental market may be interested in the latest news from <a href="http://techvestor.com/">Techvestor</a>. After growing its STR portfolio in the Poconos, Scottsdale, and Blue Ridge, Georgia, the company is now operating in Florida vacation destinations that include Tampa, Clearwater, Panama City Beach, and West Palm Beach.</p><p>In only a few short years, Techvestor has quickly risen to the top of the STR industry because of its proprietary software that analyzes over 100k properties, 18MM data points, and 250 short-term rental markets every month. Techvestor uses its technology to conduct extensive research and development, which CEO/Co-Founder Sief Khafagi states led to the company’s decision to move into Florida.</p><p>“We already knew that Florida was a leader in the vacation scene in the United States - remember that in 2022, it received 1MM visitors to its gorgeous beaches,” he says. “That alone attracted us to the state. Then, when we looked at the data from our platform on specific markets like Tampa and Clearwater, we saw the long-term potential for our $37MM STR portfolio. We decided to jump so that we could be early to this asset class in Florida.”</p><p>COO/Co-Founder Sabrina Guler explains that each STR is in the process of a thorough renovation that will take it up to the standards of the Techvestor brand. “It is a true team effort that leverages the expertise of our team as well as the relationships we make with local contractors and vendors,” she says. “When an STR is acquired, we create a detailed plan and schedule for its transformation, including any repairs, maintenance, painting, and other needs it may have. Then we work together each day to make the STR into a beautiful property that is ready to be listed on Airbnb.”</p><p>The renovation of all properties is proceeding on schedule, and many of them are in the final stage, which includes putting in furniture, fire pits, hot tubs, and other crowning touches. Yes, even things like movie theaters, golf simulators, and more. </p><p>“This is the most exciting part because we get to personalize each STR and make it into a unique destination,” says General Partner and Head of Capital Markets Sam Silverman. “After months of hard work and commitment, we are at the finish line, when the paint has dried, pictures have been hung, pillows have been fluffed, and we have gone through the final checklist. The first guest may walk in only a few days later and enjoy the fun and relaxation of the experience that’s been created.”</p><p>Khafagi states that the Techvestor team is studying other Florida markets, looking for destinations that are right for its multimillion-dollar portfolio.</p><p>“We are excited about the future of Techvestor and passive investors in Florida,” he says. “We are making STRs more accessible for the everyday investor and helping them discover a historically difficult-to-access asset class.”</p><p><i>Techvestor is a technology development company and real estate firm that offers a proprietary platform for investment in short-term rental properties. Using its 16-point strategy and software, Techvestor locates, acquires, prepares, and manages properties on behalf of passive investors, including maintenance, design, management, renovations, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit Techvestor’s </i><a href="https://techvestor.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Sief Khafagi, Techvestor</i></p><p><a href="mailto:hello@techvestor.com"><i>hello@techvestor.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
07 Apr, 2023
Farrel Liger
<p>Building Strong Families </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BOdy716s89J-_UmjR544UlLMeZcJNguZLN-XQW7O0uIxDujBdiyYDw5GfIobN3TtbzqzgN0gITCm6Z2rqxktGzEAqYcYig1eiFdfbQDyZpOLZEkH97zLPJv31N4sju80Jn3e4JeLdBTJ2ARFf4-VmkI"></figure><p><i>“One of the ways to protect, manage, and create generational wealth is to keep it.” </i></p><p><i>- Farrel Liger </i></p><h2>What is generational wealth? It is not a new concept. You may have heard it more commonly referred to as "old money" or "family wealth."</h2><h2>Examples of Generational Wealth</h2><p>Think of popular families you hear about in the news or see on TV, like the Rockefellers, Fords, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, Kochs, Mars, or Waltons. These families are just a few examples of generational wealth, and I'm sure you can think of many more.</p><p>You don’t necessarily have to make billions of dollars to create wealth that can be passed down through generations. </p><p>When it comes to building wealth, growing your <a href="https://fortune.com/recommends/article/average-net-worth-by-age/">net worth</a> is half the battle. Building lasting wealth involves creating a plan for how it will be transferred and passed down to the next generation. This might include cash, investment funds, stocks and bonds, real estate properties, or even businesses. </p><p>You too can leave a legacy for your own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Today, we are referring specifically to the financial legacy you pass on to your family. Most importantly, we are talking about building strong families through financial education with proper estate/financial planning. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/llTtgLpm1dPEozUieWVMFan7mV-dqtexSHLCZMxZDlv1_lVo3lrudpLddQ6BPvVZ1luN9Nufj_4evbAN8NDpnPJMOO2jfDvUpDr_JRwCv9vDBJ_YXga69osR11epaRWpui_6lLNBjcbWj-2KG66CIvw"></figure><h2>Why You Make a Plan</h2><p>Gobankingrates show that 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the next generation, with 90% losing it the generation after that. Here are a few more reasons why it is important to understand personal financial education and to make a plan:</p><ul><li>61% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.</li><li>33% of Americans have nothing saved for retirement.</li><li>72% of households do not have a written financial plan.</li></ul><p>Proper planning prevents poor performance. Keep your wealth in your family with a proper estate and financial plan. </p><h2>Financial Literacy Is a Family Affair</h2><p>This is why Farrel Liger Inc aims to empower families through financial education. It is not enough to teach adults - you have to teach the children, students, and everyone in between. Financial literacy is a family affair. This is why we have courses for both professionals and students. 67% of Americans have no estate plan, and 70% of Black Americans have no will. Everyone needs to understand the importance of financial literacy and their role in the generational wealth creation process. Farrel Liger is a seasoned Wall Street financial advisor, planner, and educator. He will educate you about the comprehensive concepts, process, and implementation of this information/plan. </p><p>Throughout our years in finance, we have seen that individuals with an ultra-high net worth use six principles to create, maintain, and grow their wealth: PRIICE, or Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Investment, Credit, and Entrepreneurship. We are teaching the world about PRIICE so that more people can take charge of their financial futures.</p><p>In our interactions with and assessment of the wealthy and the poor, we have learned that wealth comes down to their mindset. Those who have the information, resources, and mindset can change their lives. We aim to teach the information, provide resources, and create more wealth-minded people throughout the world. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/16o2RtxPoKvSw0VMXYpHYivEp2LeZkW8wMQED4WCx4Tb9NLp2BT-2oC98VKl-mmIxXIv6TfNs_KpTh6cwuNVr0LBFEPpPoCpoAFsaXYL-45cDebxwo7l5ULUeCaf_SXmr8XuP4iydK3JWBuWJGVfwHg"></figure><h2>Start Now!</h2><p>The economic cost of doing nothing is just too great. Everyone over the age of 18 should make a plan. The misconception that age is a factor, that you're supposed to be old to do estate planning, or that you're supposed to be wealthy to do estate planning is just wrong. <br><br>The key is to start now. Here are a few things you can create now to start your plan. It is always recommended to seek the help of a lawyer and/or a financial planner.<br><br>1. Make a will. This is a legal document that coordinates the distribution of your assets after you pass away, and it can be used to appoint guardians for minor children.<br><br>2. Create a durable power of attorney. This lays out who can make financial decisions for you in the event you are incapacitated, such as being injured in a car accident.<br><br>3. Designate a health-care power of attorney. This will name someone who will handle your medical decisions if you become sick and cannot make them for yourself.<br><br>4. Develop a monthly budget. This is an estimate of your household’s income and expenditures and can help you to live within your means and save for the future.<br><br>5. Properly title your accounts. Add beneficiaries to your bank accounts, retirement plans, retirement accounts, life insurance, or on any and all assets. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5tnMxFm8wQywQLVcu4F2Vf8a4lvVcTzzXtvSuj0HGnUgaDi82Dgo4p2WtMoW1CIab5BK1ZVakpZPhhuWt6imCfG7QJjNkDTJI-CIJhpoCbvVzA0vJyo3hG9GEm-AFm1TmVuGVtIJCGNxJp40pN_JZsQ"></figure><p><i>Farrel Liger, Inc is a financial education firm dedicated to empowering the world through financial education. We aim to equip students and professionals with the necessary information to navigate the financial system and create wealth for themselves and their families. To learn more about our courses and how we can help, please go to </i><a href="http://www.farreliger.com"><i>www.farreliger.com</i></a><i>. </i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Farrel Liger
<p>NASBA CPE Courses </p><p> </p><p>NEW YORK, NY–Research has found that certified public accountants (CPAs) are considered the most trusted advisors in business and are amongst the most trusted professionals alongside doctors, engineers, nurses, and teachers and ahead of groups that include legal professionals and politicians.</p><p> </p><p>Continuing professional education is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality professional services. CPAs are responsible for complying with all applicable continuing education requirements, rules, and regulations mandated by boards of accountancy, membership associations, and other professional organizations.</p><h2>Who Do CPAs Trust</h2><p> </p><p>Developed in 1990, the National Registry of CPE Sponsors is a program offered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to recognize CPE program sponsors who provide continuing professional education (CPE) programs in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Many state boards of accountancy require CPAs to earn CPE credits through companies approved on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.</p><p> </p><p>Farrel Liger Inc is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.</p><h2>NASBA CPE Courses </h2><p> </p><p>Farrel Liger Inc offers Group Live programs in specialized knowledge, with no additional prerequisites for certified public accountants (CPA’s) to take the course(s). Group Live programs are synchronous learning activities delivered in a group environment with real-time interaction with an instructor or subject matter expert who provides the required elements of attendance monitoring and engagement. </p><p> </p><p>The professionals at Farrel Liger Inc have seen that ultra-high net-worth individuals and families use six principles to create, maintain, and grow their wealth: PRIICE, or Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Investment, Credit, and Entrepreneurship. We are teaching the world about P.R.I.I.C.E. so that more people can take charge of their financial futures. The NASBA continuing professional education (CPE) courses cover life insurance, disability insurance, and advanced concepts like premium finance to create solutions for families that face the death tax or estate tax liability. </p><h2>Death and Taxes</h2><p> </p><p>The only two things in life that are guaranteed in the United States of America are death and taxes. The federal estate tax is a tax on property (cash, real estate, stock, or other assets) transferred from deceased persons to their heirs. Only the wealthiest estates pay the tax because it is levied only on the portion of an estate’s value that exceeds a specified exemption level.</p><p> </p><p>According to IRS data, just 0.2% of U.S. adults who died in recent years owed estate tax. That’s lower than the historical 1% to 2% share. Most people don't have to worry about the federal estate tax, which excludes up to $12.92 million for individuals and $25.84 million for married couples in 2023 (up from $12.06 million and $24.12 million, respectively, for the 2022 tax year). However, 17 states and the District of Columbia may tax your estate, an inheritance, or both, according to the <a href="https://files.taxfoundation.org/20210224125111/2021-state-estate-and-inheritance-taxes.-Which-states-have-an-estate-tax-Which-states-have-an-inheritance-tax-States-with-an-estate-tax.-States-with-an-inheritance-tax.png">Tax Foundation</a>. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tPleVBq6Mpgwh2ir086mVIEtAXF6Nz0o7SvIW8G6gIaAyjc9CJgIqqVrNHhCMdFukFXhae2IFtfbRV_eCIKMHTHwpGmGWx_ZppfaZwX0eQe9c4IHtW9yPOSFY57PUMWcMVkZ803X8dyGNyGgKH4M9Xw"></figure><p><i>Farrel Liger Inc provides CPE courses that teach CPA’s about solutions to help the small percentage of wealthy individuals and families prepare for their estate tax liability. This is just one example of the value add that the Farrel Liger Inc is creating through their CPE courses. Farrel Liger, Inc is a financial education firm dedicated to empowering the world through financial education. We aim to equip students and professionals with the necessary information to navigate the financial system and create wealth for themselves and their families. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about our courses and how we can help go to </i><a href="http://www.farreliger.com/"><i>www.farreliger.com</i></a><i>. You can also email us at </i><a href="mailto:info@farreliger.com"><i>info@farreliger.com</i></a><i> or call us at 212-518-1396. </i></p><p> </p>
03 Apr, 2023
Farrel Liger
<p><strong>Student Financial Education </strong></p><p>Anyone who has ever struggled with a difficult class in school has asked the question, “Will I ever actually use this stuff after I graduate?”</p><p>Once students graduate, most probably won’t dissect a frog or use the pythagorean theorem on a daily basis. However, there is one thing for sure: they <i>will</i> need to know how to handle money wisely—and the sooner the better.</p><p>Almost one half of teens never create a budget. 76% of millennials are not financially literate. That’s why it is extremely important to teach personal financial education and/or financial literacy to students in and outside of the classroom. </p><h2>What Is Financial Literacy?</h2><p><br>Financial literacy classes teach students the basics of money management: budgeting, saving, staying out of debt, investing, doing taxes, planning, giving, and more. That knowledge lays a foundation for students to build strong money habits early on and avoid many of the mistakes that lead to lifelong money struggles.</p><p>Financially literate individuals have an understanding of basic financial concepts and can apply them in their own life. Here are some topics that fall under the scope of financial literacy:</p><ul><li>Opening a bank account</li><li>Paying bills on time</li><li>Creating and managing a household budget</li><li>Understanding how credit works, including how to improve your credit score</li><li>Using debt responsibly</li><li>Saving money for retirement</li><li>Comparing financial products, such as credit cards or investments</li></ul><p>Financial literacy impacts every aspect of your life. The sooner students understand these concepts, the better, especially if they come from families who don’t prioritize financial literacy. Over time, financial illiteracy can lead to problems like poor spending habits and unmanageable debt. It’s harder to unlearn negative habits than it is to learn new ones, so these classes will, in theory, set the younger generation on a path to resilient financial health.</p><h2>What Are the Benefits of Learning about Money at an Early Age? </h2><p>It’s essential to start learning about money at a young age. According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), <a href="https://finrafoundation.org/sites/finrafoundation/files/NFCS-Report-Fifth-Edition-July-2022.pdf">53%</a> of individuals with higher financial literacy spent less than their income, and 65% had set aside a three-month emergency fund.</p><p>In comparison, 35% of individuals with lower financial literacy spent less than they earned, and 42% had a three-month emergency fund set aside. 54% of millennials expressed worry that they would not be able to pay back student loans. The pandemic revealed just how ill-prepared many people are for a financial emergency. A <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2021-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2020-dealing-with-unexpected-expenses.htm">Federal Reserve study</a> found that many Americans would have difficulty coming up with $400 to cover an unplanned expense.</p><h2>Why Should Students Take Financial Education Courses?</h2><p>When students take financial literacy classes, they will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and managing debt. This education provides a strong foundation they can build upon as adults and helps them avoid lifelong money problems, setting themselves on a path toward success early on. When kids learn how money works at a young age, it serves as an essential building block to becoming a successful adult. We are creating the financial consumers of tomorrow today. </p><p><i>Farrel Liger, Inc is a financial education firm dedicated to empowering the world through financial education. We aim to equip students with the necessary information to navigate the financial system and create wealth for themselves and their families. Our courses are designed to teach basic financial literacy, including topics like budgeting, banking, and credit. We will teach students through different delivery methods, such as social media posts, in-person courses, and virtual courses. With our help, your students will be able to make sound financial decisions that will benefit them both now and in the future. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about our courses and how we can help, please go to </i><a href="http://www.farreliger.com"><i>www.farreliger.com</i></a><i>. </i></p>
27 Feb, 2023
Empire Auto Protect plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange
<p>Dover (Delaware) –</p><p> </p><p>Empire Auto Protect, a luxury automotive warranty company founded by CEO Robin Kassin, is excited to announce intentions to list on the New York Stock Exchange. This is a significant step forward for the firm, and Kassin hopes it will help the company connect and inspire more devoted clients in need of high-quality coverage.</p><p> </p><p>"This is a watershed moment for us because we will now be able to develop, expand, and boost our exposure," Kassin adds. "We envision that going public on the NYSE will allow investors to buy and sell shares of our stock."</p><p> </p><p>A large participant in the vehicle warranty sector, Empire Auto Protect offers customers specialist advice and 24-hour support, as well as engine-related services like oil changes and filter replacements. </p><p> </p><p>“Regarding safeguarding their vehicles, automobile owners have varying priorities,” Kassin asserts, "We provide several strategies tailored to meet their demands.” Some of the services help with transmission, cooling, ABS brakes, front and back-end suspension, steering, air conditioning/heating, fuel, and electrical systems.</p><p> </p><p>To help prevent trip interruptions, Empire Auto Protect also offers fuel refill and roadside assistance, rental cars, and lock-out support. "We help owners of turbo/supercharged and high-tech vehicles," Kassin explains. "These services are intended to keep cars in good operating order and to get customers back on the road as soon as possible, if they experience a breakdown."</p><p> </p><p>"We are excited to go public on the NYSE," Kassin says. "We are a company determined to provide our customers with the highest service and coverage possible, along with the best protection for their individual needs. Our major goal is to give peace of mind." </p><p> </p><p><i>Empire Auto Protect is a car warranty company servicing nationwide focused on offering tailored and numerous protection plans and auto services for customers. The company provides tailored advice and 24/7 support. To learn more, contact Empire Auto Protect at 888-345-0084 and visit the company website at </i></p><p><a href="http://empireautoprotect.com"><i>empireautoprotect.com</i></a></p><p><i>.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Empire Auto Protect to be First Auto Warranty Firm to Go Public on New York Stock Exchange
<p>Dover, Delaware -</p><p>Empire Auto Protect, a Forbes top-rated luxury automobile warranty company created by CEO Robin Kassin, is pleased to report plans to go public on New York Stock Exchange. This is a large step forward for the company, and CEO and founder Kassin is confident that it will help the company reach and inspire more loyal customers in need of high-quality coverage. </p><p>“This is a milestone for us, as we will now be able to grow, expand, and increase our visibility,” says Kassin, “We hope going public on the NYSE will also provide investors the opportunity to buy and sell shares of our stock.”</p><p>Already a major player in the automobile warranty industry, Empire Auto Protect has consistently earned five-star Google customer service evaluations since its inception. The company reviews demonstrate a commitment to providing clients with the finest service and coverage available.</p><p>The firm offers specialized guidance and 24-hour assistance, as well as engine-related services such as oil changes and filter replacements. It also assists clients by offering guidance and service repair on gearbox, cooling, ABS brakes, front and rear end suspension, steering, air conditioning/heating, gasoline, and electrical systems.</p><p>Empire Car Protect also provides petrol refill and roadside assistance, rental automobiles, and lock-out help to avoid irritating journey interruptions. "We deal with turbo/supercharge and hi-tech car owners," Kassin says. "These services are meant to keep vehicles working at their best and to get customers back on the road fast if they have a breakdown."</p><p>"We are overjoyed to have gotten this far by exceeding the competition and are excited to go public on NYSE," Kassin says. "We are devoted to providing our customers with the greatest service and coverage available, along with the best protection for their unique needs. Our primary objective is to provide peace of mind, and we are pleased to see that this is reflected in the reviews.” Now, Empire Auto is excited to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange and expand its customer base with car warranty services.</p><p><i>Empire Auto Protect is a car warranty company servicing nationwide focused on offering tailored and numerous protection plans and auto services for customers. The company provides tailored advice and 24/7 support. To learn more, contact Empire Auto Protect at 888-345-0084 and visit the company website at </i><a href="http://empireautoprotect.com"><i>empireautoprotect.com</i></a><i>.</i></p>
15 Apr, 2024
Navixha Bagga
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JIQXRDrvB7WnjLPm_4tF6DAITaxavVv7oEKZOatlATY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JIQXRDrvB7WnjLPm_4tF6DAITaxavVv7oEKZOatlATY/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
07 Sep, 2023
Navixha Bagga
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/12HSN-FhhWCZBA3OYb-mp_nacv9qYJ-nRDvwYGgLDIi0/edit#heading=h.kkzswczdm9sd</p>
07 Apr, 2023
Navixha Bagga
<p>Navixha Bagga and OYL’s My Saree, My Story: Women’s Day Is Every Day </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bz-koEM90iFI_g_P1y3rULn3M9uSSd1BPOJMAluOoHStvkDWuy9FFgGaO7zacFGpmg7vk-63l_Eiy_0AXlczkWiE7wsCbnGPH1oZmF6hPbeqmQw0O6dc4BYf29D888RWtN2HAow9jG1-M6m8_zs0msI"></figure><p>On March 8, 2023, International Women’s Day, millions of women of all ages and ethnicities around the world celebrated themselves and each other. Some lit candles in memory of mothers, sisters, and grandmothers who have passed away. Others, like Navixha Bagga, threw parties and invited women of all colors and backgrounds to attend. Navixha is the creator of the lifestyle and thought-change platform <a href="http://organicizeyourlife">Organicize Your Life</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/5405331972898521">My Saree, My Story</a>, a group that believes every woman is a powerhouse. Navixha is also the force behind the maiden Saree 5K event, outside of India. </p><p>Navixha shares that getting together with so many incredible females was both inspiring and a reminder that they deserve to appreciate themselves no matter what day it may be.</p><p>“First, we had an unforgettable time that evening,” Navixha says. “We felt so much joy as we honored each other’s colors, the colors of life, and all the beautiful shades that come together to make the spirit of a woman. We danced for hours and enjoyed the utterly delicious, signature <a href="https://www.kwalitymalvern.com/">Kwality </a>ice cream. We had more fun than ever before, played games, and laughed and laughed!”</p><p>In attendance at Kwality’s ice cream shop were over 20 women and girls, including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SharifaJacksonTV">Sharifa Jackson</a>, a reporter at WDAF-TV, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Simmonsforjudge">Jude Paige Simmons</a>, currently a Magisterial District Judge running for Court of Common Pleas in Chester County, Pennsylvania. </p><p>Two of the highlights of the festivities were a fundraiser, whose proceeds supported the community, and a raffle, with prizes including a 30-minute virtual fitness session with<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TripleThreatFitnessByDeanna?__cft__[0]=AZX51welOLS6bAsMVfuIz_XI4QauB3qmz-KFMDnVnXw5RvYX4glsMJYfRdrAPCI43jRT2juKrluJ0tlfgpeQKl5jMxHDJ1kZLJzzb0cYOSggkbruwq8kkdx3z5-w_rKNXZOthc6tVC9dSrHF1-Zh4Kt6&__tn__=-]K-R"> Triple-Threat Fitness LLC</a>, jewelry sets from local boutiques, and $50 for followers on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shesha_your_true_reflection/">Shesha </a>and Foram Shah’s Instagram account. </p><p>“As exciting as this was, the conversations were even better,” says Navixha. “Sharifa was the perfect host and just lit up the space with her warm personality. She also served as the raffle-picker and drew name after name for prizes. Paige shared with us some of her own challenges with furthering the rights of women and immigrants in America’s judicial system. We were very thankful that both Sharifa and Paige could join us.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/yauwEvyM4b0gxn0j6hWDwmEkNjqol1PehyOwxLYHDkKQPJC06iXc2uLdjpHJ46hMKPA1N27ziiemQEA85XFw-ttnohQ8FMzqrvc71olKNlRuVtw-cSn_5NWiA5VWjIpu3X_r7KRp0xQhfaGusG-dCQQ"></figure><p>As the women celebrated each other and shared their own experiences, Navixha couldn’t help but think that there should never be a set day for self-love.</p><p>“International Women's Day is an excellent idea, as too many females are undervalued and are unable to live into their purposes and nurture their passions,” she says. “This must change because we have so much to offer our communities and even nations. We have a responsibility to ourselves to explore what makes us unique and powerful and to embrace it.”</p><p>Women, Navixha continues, rarely miss a beat when they are encouraging and cheering for others. However, they are rarely so supportive when they look inward to their own hopes and dreams.</p><p>“There must come a time in our own journeys when we realize we are truly worthy of our own support,” she reflects. “Why don’t we practice more self-love? That’s complicated, of course, and there are as many reasons as there are women. What it often comes down to is that either our experiences or our cultures have molded us to believe we are not worthy of that same positivity. We focus more on how we stumble than how we recover. We hold ourselves captive to our mistakes even though we try to help our friends overcome their own.”</p><p>Navixha hopes that every woman will learn to be their own cheerleader and to discover their power. She acknowledges that it can be a difficult idea for many women to understand and follow due to the cultural baggage, but she thinks it is incredibly beneficial when they do.</p><p>“As you learn to support yourself, you will find that the universe will reverberate back to you with its reciprocity of positivity,” Navixha states. “Nature always reflects the vibe and emotion that we put out. When we value ourselves as women and are grateful and happy, the world around us will be even brighter. Every day becomes a celebration, allowing us to dance as we rejoice over ourselves and our power as women.”</p><p>Navixha and the ladies echo a heartfelt thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kwality.IceCream.Malvern">Kwality Ice Cream</a>, Malvern for being the gracious hosts of this mega-exciting Holi and Women’s Day event!</p><p>Event photo credit: Lahari Kollipara of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovetoclick1/">Love to Click1 </a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1NgatvECfMdhuhomC2BiB1nam-8wW9qEAibVTyICMBr9eymayHqMd_0fZrumJuusoS9YFJ-mCHjbXvNw6xGyEpjimAofyf1lji39J1SxTiB6JAorZtmZO9SXV9WpdrFflo3lV_ii83FhQC0StEKOqQ"></figure>
24 Feb, 2023
David Phillips
<p>Fondo Receives $3MM in Pre-Seed Funding to Assist Startups with Taxes</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA–<a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/">Fondo</a>, an all-in-one accounting platform for startups, has raised <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2023/02/13/fondo-raises-3m">$3MM</a> in pre-seed funding. The San Francisco company, founded by CEO David J. Phillips, received $1.8MM in non-dilutive (non-equity) financing from Capchase as well as <a href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-pro-rata-467e8133-c922-4da6-8850-623b57ffb3da.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosprorata&stream=top">$1.2MM</a> in equity from Y Combinator, GMO Venture Partners, Liquid2 Ventures, and Transmedia Capital. Phillips states that with the funding, Fondo will invest in its long-term success, including product development and the expansion of its team.</p><p>“The $3MM in pre-seed funding is helpful for us because now we will be able to significantly invest in hiring, developing our product, and bringing Fondo to more founders,” he says. “We are excited to be able to help more early-stage founders use our intuitive dashboard to navigate tax compliance and credits with clarity and speed.”</p><p>Fondo will continue to help early-stage startups without an in-house finance team to streamline their bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits. Startups are eligible for up to $500,000/year in cash-back tax credits, and Fondo assists them with compiling accurate financial statements and filing taxes on time, which are required when claiming these lucrative tax credits. Tax credits offer a complementary path to potential fund growth and are not dependent on VCs and the funding market. </p><p>With the pre-seed funding, Fondo will work to enable its clients to extend their runway and invest in growth during a time when it’s very difficult to bridge any round. “In 2023 Fondo is excited to level the playing field for new startup founders with a tech-enabled platform that can make their accounting and taxes easy, accurate, and fast,” says Phillips. </p><p><a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/"><i>Fondo</i></a><i> is a San Francisco-based startup that was founded in 2020 by CEO </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davjphillips/"><i>David J. Phillips</i></a><i> and serves as an all-in-one accounting platform. Fondo specializes in helping early-stage companies get their taxes filed, books closed, and cash back from the IRS (the average startup gets back $21,000 per year). Fondo was ranked number one in the fintech category on Product Hunt for August 2022 and secured over $3.5MM in cash back from the IRS in Q4 2022 for its customers. In 2022, Fondo experienced top decile growth, including doubling its team to 54 people and nearly tripling its annual recurring revenue to $3MM. Today, more than 500 startups use Fondo. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Fondo, please see its </i><a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Dylan S. Phillips, Fondo</i></p><p><a href="mailto:dylan@tryfondo.com"><i>dylan@tryfondo.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
David Phillips
<p>With $3MM in Pre-Seed Funding, Fondo Scales Up to Help Startups with Accounting and Taxes</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA– San Francisco-based startup <a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/">Fondo</a> has raised <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2023/02/13/fondo-raises-3m">$3MM</a> in pre-seed funding. Fondo, whose accounting platform streamlines tax compliance and bookkeeping for early-stage startups, received an impressive $1.8MM in non-dilutive financing from Capchase and another <a href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-pro-rata-467e8133-c922-4da6-8850-623b57ffb3da.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosprorata&stream=top">$1.2MM</a> in equity from Y Combinator, GMO Venture Partners, Liquid2 Ventures, and Transmedia Capital. CEO & Founder David Phillips states that with the financing, Fondo will implement its expansion program, with the ultimate goal of providing an all-in-one accounting platform for startup founders across the United States.</p><p>Phillips is passionate about helping early-stage founders have the tools they need to easily get their taxes filed, remain compliant, and capitalize on any tax credits they may be eligible for. </p><p>“We started <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fondohq/mycompany/">Fondo</a> because we wanted to make it a lot easier for founders to do their taxes right the first time and even get cash back from the IRS,” he explains. “We decided to raise funding so that we could optimize our ability to help more startups with their taxes and bookkeeping.”</p><p>Fondo’s easy-to-use dashboard allows any founder, regardless of their accounting background, to stay tax compliant. It plugs into a company’s banking and bookkeeping system and enables owners to get their financial statements, taxes filed, and maximize cash-back tax credits. </p><p>“Tech startups are eligible for up to $500,000/year in cash-back tax credits,” says Phillips, “so we want to do everything we can to reduce how much money is left on the table. With Fondo, the average startup gets back $21,000 per year.”</p><p>In 2023, Fondo will focus on empowering startup founders to extend their runways and push forward in a challenging business climate.</p><p><a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/"><i>Fondo</i></a><i> is a San Francisco-based startup that was founded in 2020 by CEO </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davjphillips/"><i>David J. Phillips</i></a><i> and serves as an all-in-one accounting platform. Fondo specializes in helping early-stage companies get their taxes filed, books closed, and cash back from the IRS. Fondo was ranked number one in the fintech category on Product Hunt for August 2022 and secured over $3.5MM in cash back from the IRS in Q4 2022 for its customers. In 2022, Fondo experienced top decile growth, including doubling its team to 54 people and nearly tripling its annual recurring revenue to $3MM. Today, more than 500 startups use Fondo. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Fondo, please see its </i><a href="https://www.tryfondo.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Dylan S. Phillips, Fondo</i></p><p><i>dylan@tryfondo.com</i></p><p><i>415-732-9687</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
EdTech Startup King of the Curve Helps 10,000 Students Get Into Med School
<h2>EdTech Startup King of the Curve Helps 10,000 Students Get Into Med School</h2><p><i>St. Louis, MO</i> - Educational technology company<a href="https://kingofthecurve.org/"> King of the Curve</a> (KOTC) has announced that as of the first quarter of 2023, it has helped 10,000 students get into medical school by assisting them with exam preparation and study materials provided through its family of apps.</p><p>KOTC is an educational technology company designed to help students score top marks on rigorous standardized exams. The app, created to service the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), is a unique mobile application designed with the intention of making studying both fun and accessible. With over 100,000 downloads in the last two years, as well as the number one rank for MCAT test prep apps in the Apple App Store, King of the Curve is growing significantly as a top-rated educational application.</p><p>Co-founded by Florida Southern College alumni Heath Rutledge-Jukes, William Kelly, and AndrewPaul McIntosh, King of the Curve has grown from an idea to a successful business that is consistently growing. “We feel that we’ve seen this exciting number of students get into med school based on KOTC’s truly unique concept,” states Rutledge-Jukes, pointing toward the app’s goal of marrying technology with the same finely honed trivia-based study technique that allowed Rutledge-Jukes to achieve the highest MCAT score in the school’s history.</p><p>“With much hard work, I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT,” reveals Rutledge-Jukes. “Despite this, I wasn’t satisfied with the existing study materials for this notoriously hard and important exam. I was frustrated by my studying experience.” He reached out to fellow classmate and friend, William Kelly, a triple major, and Cornell University graduate. </p><p>“Early on we felt that KOTC could only experience success if we had the right minds for the right tasks,” says Rutledge-Jukes. “The goal was always to help our fellow classmates improve their study skills and get into med school. With 10,000 success stories, we feel that we’re well on our way.”</p><p>Lead executive William Kelly adds that KOTC offers students a more affordable option than similar competitors. “No student should have to pay thousands of dollars to do well on their exam,” he says. “We want to transform the test prep industry from its repetitive, expensive, and isolating state into a fun, engaging, and affordable experience while simultaneously building a supportive community of like-minded individuals along the way. Our company is a personality that provides value to our users. We are an energy source that is the heartbeat of students going through a difficult time studying for high-stakes exams.”</p><p>He adds that <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/doctor-shortages-are-here-and-they-ll-get-worse-if-we-don-t-act">according to a report</a> released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the US is facing a doctor shortage that is only getting worse. The forecast predicts a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 providers in primary care, surgery, psychiatry, family medicine, and other fields within the next twelve years.</p><p>“The US desperately needs these 10,000 med students that KOTC has been able to help,” McIntosh states. “And it needs 10,000 more. Essentially, the US population is growing and aging, and simply put, the increased healthcare demand is being insufficiently met. Young people are flooded with rising educational costs, disabling them from becoming America’s much-needed professionals of tomorrow.”</p><p>The team behind KOTC is excited by the success of the app and the lives it has changed. Lead developer Rutledge-Jukes says, “Our aim is to help pre-medical students by sharing the tools and strategies which helped us succeed through a fun and engaging app.”</p><p>Since the company launched the app, KOTC has been featured in TEDx and on Apple’s top 50 educational apps leaderboard. While the app’s creators are working toward expanding into the 150 other standardized examinations held worldwide, their most recent additions as stand-alone mobile apps are DAT King of the Curve for the Dental Admissions Test, NCLEX King of the Curve for the Nursing exam, and PA-CAT King of the Curve for the Physician Associate College Admissions Test.</p><p>With over 100,000 followers on social media, more than 100,000 downloads, and over 10,000 students successfully accepted into medical school using King of the Curve, the leadership team behind the app is dedicated to changing the way students study.</p><p><i>King of the Curve is an educational technology company that has created a series of apps designed to help students pass exams. KOTC apps are currently available for students looking to pass the MCAT, NCLEX, PA-CAT, and DAT exams.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://kingofthecurve.org/">https://mcat.kingofthecurve.org/</a> </p><p>Contact: contact@kingofthecurve.org</p><p>Download: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918</a> </p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofthecurve?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofthecurve</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-of-the-curve/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-of-the-curve/</a></p>
15 Feb, 2023
StrideCharge’s Wireless Charging Phone Mount Allows Cyclists to Ride As Long As They Want
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PLZXfw0l41CrtWxRcEBQnxu4IwJZLvpblGXvkLH54trA2dY1VKrDRAzXg-4oQrh_FgZRRR_NckmWUq-Pu1oqJzzvAe9FBewGW7g3JrJZqgrCIsYe9R582g2YTMgIjhpEv5SEbvZ8UtcftNKBBrUnWDI"></figure><p>Picture this: it is early Saturday morning, and the sun is barely up. You have been looking forward to getting on your bike all week, and now that you are on the road, miles of adventure stretch before you. Your wheels are humming underneath you, your legs are pumping rhythmically, and you feel like a Tour de France winner. Then, out in the middle of nowhere, you look down at your phone to check your location and see that it’s dead. As you coast to a stop, your heart sinks because the nearest convenience store is miles back, and it might not even be open yet. Yes, it really would have been nice to have <a href="https://stridecharge.com">StrideCharge’s</a> first patent-pending wireless Charging Phone Case and Mount for bicycles.</p><p>It is a common problem for cyclists: how to keep their iPhones charged as they explore backroads, cities, and woods. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stridecharge/">StrideCharge</a>, whose team members are cyclists themselves, has innovated the solution: an iPhone Charge Case, built-in battery, and Mount. Their number-one goal was to create a product that would be simple for cyclists to use and that would keep their phones charged for as long as they wanted to ride.</p><p>It starts with simplicity. StrideCharge knows that cyclists simply want to get on their bikes and ride, so they focused on making the Mount ultra-easy to install. No tools are needed - instead, it just locks in place on handlebars that are 25-40mm in diameter. Once on, the Mount stays on. You do not have to grip it to prevent it from slipping as you ride. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CtpFR-sFvW54FAQ3QhWYlE-9KPTQilm8UYT4xxGHIyQFM6xzmV26lU_0RQ6L8kZaXlRItla7KibCaonSjYpr2b1tqLEJw2N97m82lCFRAU1IYzX_tjZdiUlhDdFY0oWSevnsfnxQjr1t1Yx40Ljce-E"></figure><p>There is no point, of course, in taking along your iPhone if it is going to be damaged by the shock of going over tree branches, rocks, and other rough terrain. That is why after extensive research and testing, StrideCharge chose to use two very tough materials in its products: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes). Your Apple iPhone will be insulated from the jolts and vibrations that accompany every ride no matter how smooth the pavement might look.</p><p>As a bonus, StrideCharge also allows you to use your phone even if it is still charging. What that means is that no matter where you are in your ride, you will be able to check trail maps, send a quick text, call a family member, or just relax, knowing that if you do need your phone, it will be there for you. </p><p>While StrideCharge’s wireless Charging Phone Case and Mount was originally designed for the cycling community, it has quickly expanded into new markets, including for golfers, hikers, campers, mothers with strollers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. </p><p>It isn’t hard to understand why. We all have two basic needs: to get out of the house so that we can explore the world on our own terms and to stay connected on some level with other people. Until StrideCharge innovated a way for iPhones to stay charged wherever we are, we had to choose between one or the other. That often resulted in lost opportunities and discontentment.</p><p>Now, however, we don’t have to choose. Because of StrideCharge, we can have the best of both worlds - we can get on our bikes (or hit the golf course) and go off the grid as much as we like while still maintaining contact with the “real world.” Best of all, we determine when we return to it, not our phones, and that is giving us exactly what we have been wanting all along: freedom.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GfwS2u3AnI_ZWA1M6LyWuGFyxEDwFLHbA1nfyYI5wAbdtoXjgl9dX_58mTgRCKyOHvZkiVHf2RQsqA3lVpjAsEGx8gPFA_qmkEUMlCDRmm93zwaWH0aETl7zrSeAc66eoDmQKrqLNfHYmCZQ526BvSc"></figure>
27 Dec, 2023
Clay Patterson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sn9tbbJCIM3X6BkRmdmOgH4-hQCSxwsoYbR9y4yW_Ww/edit#heading=h.vtmec8f3zqcu">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sn9tbbJCIM3X6BkRmdmOgH4-hQCSxwsoYbR9y4yW_Ww/edit#heading=h.vtmec8f3zqcu</a></p><p> </p>
27 Sep, 2023
Clay Patterson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPo7v790de2vP8qsRPnqNo4-5Bf6wqFnKuCkvLA10O0/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPo7v790de2vP8qsRPnqNo4-5Bf6wqFnKuCkvLA10O0/edit</a></p><p> </p>
05 Jul, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRBebxQacrYg7sNgcL9RcIrMvbCGskyVd3K5eAOdnwg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRBebxQacrYg7sNgcL9RcIrMvbCGskyVd3K5eAOdnwg/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LrYvWzlgy3s-K7XeGXy-ByCaexCGlMRC5M9AzMIZ8s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LrYvWzlgy3s-K7XeGXy-ByCaexCGlMRC5M9AzMIZ8s/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Jul, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tNoWJSZCBwY32bYfpTqufM6an855qIFiZYGZuexEgZ8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tNoWJSZCBwY32bYfpTqufM6an855qIFiZYGZuexEgZ8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Jul, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PzLX99lDWhaxNrm03BNV-sUQwSzisq4hgu5NECM0uBQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PzLX99lDWhaxNrm03BNV-sUQwSzisq4hgu5NECM0uBQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
05 Jul, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-IuoYKc3oVcmNEdTjIqu4WoeB4o3nmU133PE6SSYos/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-IuoYKc3oVcmNEdTjIqu4WoeB4o3nmU133PE6SSYos/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
16 Mar, 2023
Jason
<h2>Truss Financial Group To Offer Free Refinancing</h2><p><i>Ladera Ranch, CA</i> - Truss Financial Group (TFG), a mortgage company that specializes in non-qualified mortgage programs, is working on a new program designed specifically for business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. </p><p>The TFG Rate Guarantee Program allows these unique home buyers, who may not meet the traditional underwriting standards set by banks and other conventional lenders, to participate in a free refinance opportunity in 2024. Potential homeowners and investors can purchase real estate now and take advantage of lower rates in the future. The TFG Rate Guarantee Program is designed to help clients take advantage of declining home prices and secure financing even if they don't meet the specific standards set by banks and other conventional lenders.</p><p>Offering the TFG Rate Guarantee program is integral to the growth of Truss Financial Group as it provides a unique solution for buyers who are hesitant to make a purchase due to the current trend of rising interest rates. This free refinancing opportunity gives TFG a competitive advantage in a challenging market, and allows the firm a chance to demonstrate its commitment to using creative solutions to provide clients with customized financing options. This, in turn, helps the company establish itself as a trusted partner for these borrowers and can drive growth and expand its customer base.</p><p>CEO and founder Jeff Miller shares that the TFG Rate Guarantee Program was conceived due to the fact that many of TFG’s clients shared a growing reluctance to purchase real estate, giving recent rate increases. “The TFG Rate Guarantee Program is a unique opportunity for buyers to feel confident about making a purchase during a time of uncertainty in the housing market,” Miller says. “This new program is part of our portfolio of creative loan solutions designed to meet the often complex needs of self-employed real estate buyers.”</p><p>He refers to the fact that TFG specializes in “non-qualified mortgages” (NonQM), such as stated income mortgages, bank statement mortgages, <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/dscr/debt-service-coverage-ratio-mortgage">Debt Service Coverage Ratio/DSCR</a> mortgages, <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/no-doc-mortgages">no doc mortgages</a>, hard money mortgages, and fix & flip mortgages. “The mortgage industry has been subject to stricter underwriting standards since the 2008 financial crisis,” Miller states. “As a result, most conventional mortgage lenders and banks are no longer offering stated income mortgages, as they are not classified as ‘qualified mortgages’.”</p><p>To overcome this challenge, Truss Financial Group has established partnerships with smaller lenders to provide financing options for the self-employed. The company utilizes a unique approach to help self-employed borrowers get approved for a mortgage, such as using their last 12 months of bank statement deposits as their income. In addition, TFG has established relationships with multiple well-capitalized banks, including Fortune 500 level financial services firms, which provide the funding necessary to focus on meeting the needs of self-employed real estate buyers.</p><p>“Due to this financial backing, we’ve been able to offer our clients a range of mortgage options to meet their specific needs,” Miller says. “We’ve been able to help thousands of business owners and real estate investors purchase real estate, even with unpredictable income. It’s due to this backing that we’re able to offer our new free refinancing program, with the hopes that it will encourage entrepreneurs and investors to make those real estate purchases with confidence.”</p><p>Truss Financial Group employs an experienced team of mortgage brokers with personal experience as real estate investors, and this has given the firm a unique perspective on the struggles faced by self-employed borrowers in need of mortgage financing. With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, TFG was founded to serve small business owners and real estate investors.</p><p><i>Truss Financial Group is a mortgage company that specializes in providing financing solutions for self-employed individuals and real estate investors who may not meet the traditional underwriting standards set by banks and other conventional lenders. The company offers various types of non-qualified mortgage programs, such as stated income mortgages, bank statement mortgages, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages, hard money mortgages, and fix & flip mortgages, which are designed specifically for self-employed and real estate investors. Truss Financial Group was founded in 2006 and is based in Ladera Ranch, California.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/">https://trussfinancialgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Jason Nichols at <a href="mailto:hello@trussfinancialgroup.com">hello@trussfinancialgroup.com</a> </p>
23 Mar, 2023
Jason
<h2>Truss Financial Group Announces TFG Rate Guarantee Program</h2><p><i>Ladera Ranch, CA</i> - California-based mortgage company <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/">Truss Financial Group</a> has released details about its exclusive TFG Rate Guarantee Program, which will launch in 2024. </p><p>Due to the current trend of rising interest rates, many potential buyers are hesitant to make a purchase and are waiting for rates to go down, leading to a decrease in demand and a drop in home prices. To assist clients in this situation, Truss Financial Group (TFG) has introduced the TFG Rate Guarantee program. This program allows potential buyers to take advantage of current declining prices by offering a free refinance opportunity in 2024. This way, potential homeowners can purchase now and take advantage of lower rates in the future. The program is targeted at self-employed individuals and real estate investors seeking <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/bank-statement-mortgages">bank statement loans</a>.</p><p>TFG specializes in "non-qualified mortgages'' (NonQM), aka <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/self-employed-mortgages">self-employed mortgages</a>, which offer flexibility in terms of income and credit requirements, allowing self-employed and real estate investors to secure financing even if they don't meet the specific underwriting standards set by banks and conventional lenders. The refinancing offer for 2024 was designed by the TFG team as parts of its desire to utilize innovative solutions to help clients, and will be available to individuals who do not meet the traditional requirements set by banks.</p><p>CEO Jeff Miller says that he and his team created the TFG Rate Guarantee program with self-employed individuals in mind. “For traditional mortgages, these potential buyers must provide tax returns and financial statements to prove their income and stability,” Miller says. “This can be challenging for those who have a fluctuating income or have a lot of write-offs, as it may not accurately reflect their ability to repay the loan.”</p><p>He adds that it can be harder for an entrepreneur to obtain a mortgage compared to someone who has a traditional W2 job because they may not have a consistent or verifiable income. “Banks and traditional mortgage lenders use tax returns and financial statements to verify a borrower's income and stability, which can be a challenge for self-employed individuals who have a fluctuating income or have a lot of write-offs,” Miller says. “As we have received more self-employed clients at TFG, we realized that rising interest rates were deterring more and more of our clients from real estate purchases, and we sought to create a program to combat that.”</p><p>He says that the TFG Rate Guarantee program takes into account the fact that the firm’s self-employed clients often have a higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. “Since DTI is used by traditional lenders to determine a borrower's ability to repay the loan based on their monthly income and monthly debt obligations, a self-employed borrower with a high DTI may struggle to qualify for a mortgage,” Miller says. “On paper, a higher DTI makes it look like they have too much debt relative to their income. This isn’t always the case.”</p><p>Miller shares that the firm’s new program will allow for the fact that many of its clients who are self-employed have complex financial situations with multiple sources of income and expenses, which can make it difficult for lenders to accurately assess their financial stability and ability to repay the loan. “Our program will be open to these individuals,” Miller affirms. “We get many clients whose complex income situations have made it harder for them to get approved for mortgages than those with traditional W2 jobs.”</p><p>He adds that qualifying individuals are welcome to contact the firm to initiate the application process now.</p><p><i>Truss Financial Group is a mortgage company that specializes in providing financing solutions for self-employed individuals and real estate investors who may not meet the traditional underwriting standards set by banks and other conventional lenders. The company offers various types of non-qualified mortgage programs, such as stated income mortgages, bank statement mortgages, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages, hard money mortgages, and fix & flip mortgages, which are designed specifically for self-employed and real estate investors. Truss Financial Group was founded in 2006 and is based in Ladera Ranch, California.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/">https://trussfinancialgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Jason Nichols at <a href="mailto:hello@trussfinancialgroup.com">hello@trussfinancialgroup.com</a> </p>
30 Mar, 2023
Jason
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/e_5X7jyFD7Ii-CbDknNWzqsTi6HmXdZCPShIjH6Iz_psgNyMqm0mIqTCTrMojZ2OdPEzaWeSPUWSx6tmxatwfYAxiX5QYnNdCiGXlTxsBH4kfPAeUD62MsHRtWM-NW7Fy_tjokHB--jJsJ41D-133og"></figure><h2>Truss Financial Group Reveals Unique Mortgage Solution for 2024</h2><p><i>Ladera Ranch, CA</i> - Truss Financial Group (TFG), a mortgage company, has revealed details about its free financing offer for buyers in 2024. With the current trend of rising interest rates, the team at TFG has reported an increase in buyers who are hesitant to make a purchase and are waiting for rates to go down. This has led to a decrease in demand and a drop in home prices. </p><p>To help clients in this situation, Truss Financial Group is introducing the TFG Rate Guarantee program, which allows potential buyers to take advantage of current declining prices by offering a free refinance opportunity in 2024. This way, potential homeowners can buy now and take advantage of lower rates in the future.</p><p>The mortgage company states that this opportunity is targeted at self-employed individuals and real estate investors who may not meet the traditional underwriting standards set by banks, as Truss Financial Group specializes in "non-qualified mortgages" (NonQM). Not every borrower meets the traditional underwriting standards set by banks and other conventional lenders. These standards are based on the qualified mortgage (QM) rule established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after the 2008 financial crisis. The QM rule requires that borrowers have a steady income, a good credit score, and a manageable level of debt.</p><p>TFG’s leadership team states that its 2024 free financing offer is available for individuals who do not meet these requirements, particularly self-employed individuals and real estate investors who may have too many write-offs or an inconsistent income. For these borrowers, NonQM mortgages provide a valuable alternative to conventional financing options.</p><p>CEO Jeff Miller, an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, says that NonQM mortgages offer flexibility in terms of income and credit requirements, allowing self-employed and real estate investors to secure financing even if they don't meet the specific standards set by banks and other conventional lenders. </p><p>“NonQM mortgages allow these borrowers to purchase or refinance their homes and invest in real estate, which can help drive economic growth and stimulate local communities,” says Miller. “At Truss Financial Group, we offer various types of non-qualified mortgage programs, such as <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/stated-income-home-loans">stated income</a> mortgages, bank statement mortgages, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (<a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/dscr/debt-service-coverage-ratio-mortgage">DSCR</a>) mortgages, hard money mortgages, and fix & flip mortgages, which are designed specifically for self-employed and real estate investors.”</p><p>He adds that the firm’s refinancing offer for 2024 is a sign of the company’s commitment to using innovative solutions to help clients. “We thrive on being creative,” Miller says. “For example, we can use the last 12 months of a client's bank statement deposits as their income to help them get qualified for a mortgage. This approach allows us to provide financing solutions to clients who may not have a traditional W2 income.”</p><p>Miller feels that TFG possesses a unique perspective and intuitive understanding of the needs and challenges faced by self-employed individuals and real estate investors, since he has been providing mortgage services to clients since the late 1990s. “My focus has been on helping self-employed individuals secure mortgage loans since 2006,” Miller shares. “I’m passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in obtaining real estate financing that is not offered by traditional banks.”</p><p>He says that his team is optimistic about the TFG Rate Guarantee program, and hopes that this unique opportunity will allow hesitant homebuyers to feel confidence about making a purchase.</p><p>“A good entrepreneur has the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities and has a deep understanding of the customer's needs,” Miller says. “This is who our clients are and who Truss Financial Group is. No two people are the same - so a one size fits all mortgage is simply unrealistic in this market. Our goal is to offer a unique solution to every individual situation.”</p><p><i>Truss Financial Group is a mortgage company that specializes in providing financing solutions for self-employed individuals and real estate investors who may not meet the traditional underwriting standards set by banks and other conventional lenders. The company offers various types of non-qualified mortgage programs, such as stated income mortgages, bank statement mortgages, Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages, hard money mortgages, and fix & flip mortgages, which are designed specifically for self-employed and real estate investors. Truss Financial Group was founded in 2006 and is based in Ladera Ranch, California.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://trussfinancialgroup.com/">https://trussfinancialgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Jason Nichols at <a href="mailto:hello@trussfinancialgroup.com">hello@trussfinancialgroup.com</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PtO0jdk_IXTPdYHZoknSFpkkhOJUHKGx29K8srF58vk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PtO0jdk_IXTPdYHZoknSFpkkhOJUHKGx29K8srF58vk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
24 May, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ljNQ7CpcyyNQmmZwAGOigwrZCdwy1Y6nhp01zYIxiY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ljNQ7CpcyyNQmmZwAGOigwrZCdwy1Y6nhp01zYIxiY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Mar, 2023
Smart Retail and Data Analysis–Sandeep Shekhawat
<p>With the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices monitoring thousands of sensors on retail machinery such as freezers, coolers, refrigerated trucks that provide temperature information on the food being stored or shipped, there is an incredible need for human interaction as a way to extract and gather this data. Collecting, analyzing and acting upon this volume of data requires a wide range of technology as well as expertise.</p><p>As one of the largest retail chains in the world, based on their revenue, Walmart has been working with these data gathering technologies and finding issues within the sheer amount of information that needed to be processed. Almost one terabyte of data is analyzed and about 1.5 billion messages are received by Walmart each day. The largest problem has been established as connecting so many different devices from various suppliers, generations, and languages.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/f1SCaSoCKOMbXRXMA-4yJJPhBJocDWuyISuzOWzt26iEgUbHRy5Ihm9cnpvIPY-_QOMoAEl6XbwcLn-yj-IMCdLoBG34rTsXDejudrlEBWYwh_WqLDjTjdh3SKLhz3CX9t4k8nn3uE8el8vLtuJYDto"></figure><p>As a Director of Engineering at Walmart Labs USA, Sandeep Shekhawat has been furthering the IoT solutions and their applications at Walmart stores to help enable efficient store operations by collecting data from devices and machinery in the stores.</p><p>Sandeep takes on a valuable role by normalizing the data and taking control of the wide scope of information. This can be achieved by leveraging the cloud which has proven to be an advantage, enabling Sandeep to not only centralize the information Walmart devices are collecting in real time, but to also control it.</p><p>This direct use of Smart Retail works to communicate everything on a faster level, such as:</p><ul><li>Stock depletion on shelves</li><li>Maintenance deadlines for machines</li><li>Regular sensor notifications</li></ul><p>Utilizing his mastery of the Smart Retail technology and advancements, Sandeep has worked with Walmart to build its own software, designed to connect, compile and analyze the data efficiently and quickly. With a total of 15 years of industry experience and expertise, Sandeep completed his Masters in Computer Science from Cornell University and has a substantial knowledge of IoT platforms. This has enabled him to maintain a steady foothold in the industry. </p><p>Sandeep Shekhawat has also been a regular speaker and panelist at international conferences, IEEE conferences and also presented his past work in local IoT chapters, furthering an audience of like-minded tech experts to show off his skills and know-how.</p>
02 Mar, 2023
How Sandeep Shekhawat has Maintained his Tech Expertise
<p>With a completed Masters in Computer Science from Cornell University, Sandeep Shekhawat has been working with reputable and high-value companies such as Apple, WhatsApp and other tech chains to develop substantial advancements in their technology. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xmXFWqqqs79Xpi-UwrW4qNG5AkKAQVeIHgtJel0-45HJv8kH9_xrAdyAlG4Gcrei2g-ZfeqLhXNpH_acnvaqzJI57ZZtKux7IcEYESOYAtNXWpkZkvkS6JgM1riWnpbHCJ-jpV8ZWRvZc7slSkwiQJ0"></figure><p>With a wide array of substantial expertise in areas of the enterprise Internet of Things, which is the interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data, he also maintains a deep well of knowledge in the area of Smart Retail. </p><p>While working for Apple, he applied one of the biggest applications of IoT, giving him a lead when it comes to structured tech applications. He was able to build and scale IoT applications for millions of devices for Apple Retail Stores world wide.</p><p>“At Apple, I deployed a solution where devices in stores and small businesses around the world would be able to fetch critical pricing data,” Sandeep explains. This development worked wonders and helped save Apple millions of dollars, while improving store productivity, especially during holiday time when there is significant increase in foot traffic. </p><p>Most recently, Sandeep Shekhawat has been furthering the IoT solutions and their applications at Walmart stores to help enable efficient store operations. This process works by collecting data from devices and machinery within the stores, and utilizing this information to create a more streamline operations process.</p><p>His work, across multiple industries and platforms has been integral to the companies that he works within. Maintaining a foothold in the tech industry, Sandeep has been noted as a reputable expert in all things IoT, and Smart Retail. Through his extensive work, one of the biggest chat application companies, WhatsApp, he was able to roll out a P2M solution for emerging markets like India and Brazil through a deep collaboration with FinTech partners in local regions. </p><p>Sandeep Shekhawat has also been a regular speaker at international conferences, IEEE conferences and also presented his past work in local IoT chapters, furthering an audience of like-minded tech experts to show off his skills and know-how. Boasting a total of 15 years of industry experience and expertise, Sandeep is optimistic about the future of IoT and other technological advances in areas of Smart Retail and communications.</p>
02 Mar, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat Discusses How Smart Retail is Working to Stave Off Recession
<p>The potential economic recession is expected to have a major impact on businesses across the country. With consumer spending reduced and increased costs, businesses are finding it difficult to stay afloat. Companies are struggling to maintain their profits and keep their employees and customers safe during this time. This is causing businesses to make drastic changes to their operations, including reducing staff, cutting costs, and changing the way they operate. These changes can have a devastating impact on businesses, as they are forced to make difficult decisions that could ultimately have lasting effects. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/loI6YxFjOzQWqjXn3J-bx6P5iLHtrzSjBL44jfvQ4x3NVojClwFSF8z2riXrVotb_eFp0_lGYw1mX6B_upWfcJVZ9EFbmFlwK-kdqk4e2uUIF-j7S_4C0LDQXhYGe_YVaf27BvP0gII2rMepaM0J3B0"></figure><p>Sandeep Shekhawat is a director of engineering for a highly successful, global retail chain and has been working on solutions to this problem. By working to help disrupt Supply Chain and keep prices low during the recession, Sandeep is taking on a major role in the economic systems within America, as well as on an international level. </p><p>After completing his Masters in Computer Science from Cornell University, Sandeep has been working with highly trafficked companies including Apple, WhatsApp and other tech chains. He has substantial expertise in areas of the enterprise Internet of Things, which is the interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data. He also maintains a deep well of knowledge in the area of Smart Retail. </p><p>More recently, Sandeep Shekhawat has been implementing smart solutions like deploying mobile applications for associate’s productivity, converting hardware based features into Software based features through the use of AI and deploying IoT solutions to help enable efficient store operations. This process works by collecting data from devices, sensors and machinery within the stores, and utilizing this information to create a more streamline operations process.</p><p>Although no one can fully comprehend and guess how the market will rise and fall with 100% accuracy, Sandeep has been working diligently to create and develop systems that give the right information to the right people, in an effort to keep retail prices low enough to stave off the potential of a recession. </p><p>Economics professionals will insist that the American market is not in a recession at the moment, though the market trends may show that we could very well be headed for one soon. With the use of Smart Retail and the understanding of Global Supply Chains, the technology and expertise that Sandeep is bringing to the industry is giving US retail stores, more specifically, Walmart chains, a way to slow, or even reverse these falling market trends. </p>
17 Feb, 2023
Jason Peteler
<p>Meet Ori Ayonmike, Founder of Wilshire Partners</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vvlPYkzxzEdldIBIX_kbJ0qgn7GOhJ6aGBy8exlAnUdKvVebQdgGCFa3TMiCZSv9xMgF4vB5gMCHF5RhQXLb0HPZ_5lazJSiNx6Wm1I8Br_2lUfRB69WtutVvCf2wlDFAqi_c3uD0BLm10Im7pVGXBI"></figure><p><i>Ori Ayonmike</i></p><p>Ori Ayonmike, the founder of Wilshire Partners, has always had a passion for bringing a new creative outlook to real estate in Los Angeles. Upon moving to the United States from Nigeria in 2002, Ori attended UCLA as a Political Science major, following in the footsteps of his father, who also studied Political Science at the London School of Economics; however, his father’s interest turned to hospitality and commercial development with restaurants and what would be the first 5-star hotel in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HJLwGB8BQMHjn52VAEJ9PXg9XkDaRmSXS9fpcG3f_pFHWKlp61FOoiu_nFzPTXWPwR7x-O2k-A5AbzQMbzVkDeTYzZ6XW1eRwkngvf7tdY5U8g4_4BKax-VIiVeavjaPUXdTvzmqFcrQBIRk9N_SCg"></figure><p><i>342 N Windsor</i></p><p>The inspiration for his first project, located at 342 N Windsor Blvd, named “LE RENOUVEAU” (French for The Revival), was a bold, reimagined interpretation of a 100-year-old European country house in Hancock Park that sold at a record price for a property that size. There were multiple offers in the first few days.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0r5IM25muGTJP9StGrUEbMuzSyjtMcOnRPPM9U8yJ5mN53K83dx5wTcBPIN4dX2CgW605VUQ7VYYKQlHuxTGyhCccORenM2mmBBinkeHn_Zcj6708ivUfS0ulk2iEYHvhYExawmMgwvCmhMngf4ItQ"></figure><p><i>944 S Longwood</i></p><p>Ori’s second property, “ARC BLANC” (French for White Arches), located at 944 S Longwood, was in deplorable condition when he first purchased it but has since been brought back to life in a timeless way. Bringing together its original 1920s Spanish-style arches, he made them the key point, connecting all the common spaces in the home; each space was appointed with up-lighting to accentuate the curves of the architecture, thereby creating a tunnel of warmth and tranquility (reminiscent of old European chateau architecture). </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qhtRNgEcK7AR89HONTeC0yXYoLb_OIPeGENSlvJZ8aHSFsJfuFz9jXPQIH-BDWpD6GMXWwfVYW90OEdkSgY9MlA43hyTSaX5NKHg0hptz-UYuC2w8pq1HxBV8MXbBoglRBi58OdDno6xHq_GDXRECwU"></figure><p><i>1169 Angelo - Pool and yard</i></p><p>Currently on the market is “BEVEL,” which is Ori’s third property on Angelo Dr in Beverly Hills and is listed by Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker. It is a modern and dynamic project curated with some of the finest finishes and fixtures from around the world, along with a similarly intense focus on balance and function. Ori looks forward to taking clients on tours of this beautiful 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom home so that they can see its modern features, including a personal gym with floor-to-ceiling steel windows; a 45-foot, zero-edge infinity pool; calacatta viola marble stairs; leathered stone-clad fireplaces; a 264-bottle wine cellar; and wide-plank floors that are made of French oak.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Yreq_-HQSV3Mh0HZmfDC8ByR5q8ePL_MTisf2-BpWRgjEFE1Vr7IpZrHxcWsBHiuZuf7xby7mFNaL5Fhugwus8cvX0Gz3D_P9vK9-nbiUifnOwaTVOr2YCPVb9Qfop5BRxqzLfKdEe5iS1c_5IS6Fg"></figure><p><i>The Reserve in Mandeville Canyon</i></p><p>Ori currently has a fourth project in the works on Mandeville Canyon called “THE RESERVE,” which is a reimagining of a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 4,000+ ft.2 property with a 19,000 ft.2 lot. </p><p>To Ori, a home needs to have a feeling of comfort, serenity, and security. He goes on to say that the most important elements of a home should include an expression of family, enduring love, modern romanticism, high style, undying beauty, and timeless sophistication. </p><p>“Living well can include simplicity and serenity,” Ori says. “We will always focus on using symmetry and attention to detail to create residential properties that allow the owner to experience warmth and tranquility in its purest form.” </p>
15 Mar, 2023
Chris Salerno
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P5QbJznxf_GJG-UgPJh2SLb20tlxphIJQYyaS9_fJp8b7IlHJQJOb7P_hAEOqtdGalUtPN6AJt7y5o2AdabWm3fz0xY2lv6AP0F3K13hVXkptXtzIOYt6SoOdcgmZbzUwZfmjHdsvS0LZFDHKaBOz4Y"><figcaption>QC Capital Group</figcaption></figure><h2>QC Capital Group Prepares to Close on New Multifamily Real Estate Complex in Houston's Medical District</h2><p><i>Charlotte, NC </i>- <a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/">QC Capital Group</a>, a private equity investment firm based in the southeast United States, has announced its upcoming acquisition of a new 224-unit apartment complex in Houston’s medical district. The firm has a history of targeted acquisitions of multifamily real estate properties and offers its clients the opportunity to partake in these ventures.</p><p>The purchase of this particular property is key to QC Capital’s current growth pattern, as this region of Houston offers multiple attractive benefits. The medical district is home to multiple renowned medical institutions, such as the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Residents of this district have convenient access to medical care.</p><p>“One of the reasons we were interested in this property is that people are moving to this area to take advantage of these medical institutions,” says QC Capital’s CEO and founder, Chris Salerno. “In addition, the area has a growing job market, as the concentration of medical facilities offers numerous job opportunities for medical professionals, researchers, and support staff. And of course, they all need housing.”</p><p>He adds that the team at QC Capital was interested in the area in the heart of Houston and had been looking for a viable property there. “We feel that this is a vibrant and diverse community with not just medical, but also educational facilities that will be attractive to clients,” Salerno shares. “We are pleased to be making this opportunity available to interested clients and will be sharing more information via our website, newsletter, and our new upcoming weekly webinar series.”</p><p>QC Capital will be offering these educational webinars every Thursday at 3:00 pm EST starting February 16, 2023. “We’ll be discussing topics and insights pertaining to multifamily investing,” says Salerno. “In preparation for these, we have also released an informational booklet, ‘<a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/lp/book">The Multi-family Real Estate Investing Booklet Part 1</a>’. As the title implies, it’s the first in a series that we’re working on.”</p><p>The new webinar and the informational booklet will go in depth about the various benefits, potential pitfalls, and key strategies for interested parties to be aware of when considering the purchase of multifamily real estate. “We will be offering information regarding the new complex in Houston,” Salerno says. “The spots for this opportunity are limited but we are pleased about the purchase.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAADyODq9AAABEgAQAGxYVfakCbtFqPrwoIbi8fo%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.fLTj_HRNYax_YqbXwcgQNV4W_JgKHS27vVcciuUD303uOMuz7G0xu4wXyeH2Bw9mHNgBiEpnqV6Szw8Ce0il8pGfRJEKxyES164y3EypqJmQNKf3D4i6bANcrHcGzfsAb0Ao40Hq5BAegokjY_TOfmqQpsKeuwvOIbLkn_t2Rb17-TsrBgNjpoeskGrdAeh38pKWw7j1B1UDKS6HZfXTZKfhd2AsPdnPI7OIMLf3O9wlQnp13EWO7Y9M6RfruWi4Qith_Gy3-Wdkmse0xvR763wuVwLcmKdLEXAAOzlbXQFH15CpSL1sIMZO25xV1ejkJwUu5f4FHnes2f6ACQ6Byg&X-OWA-CANARY=3c9GTTu9AE6Y7LwPwJ3lYlDncJYnHNsYyxz2Xpc9YsjGkfNKcWHRdQFAvIKvoaMkdxddlx20jVc.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230224007.05&animation=true" alt="Image preview"><figcaption>CEO Chris Salerno</figcaption></figure><p>The new property is part of the over $200 million in commercial real estate assets that QC Capital has acquired since its inception in 2019. The firm specializes in the acquisition of institutional-quality multifamily assets, primarily in the southeastern part of the US. The team applied its experience and expertise in risk and return analysis to identifying and acquiring this asset.</p><p>“We put in a lot of time and effort to select this property, as we do with all properties we acquire,” Salerno shares. “We have a two-fold strategy that prioritizes stability.” He points to the firm’s Core+ strategy, which focuses on acquiring newer and well-positioned stabilized assets, characterized by moderate leverage and a longer investment horizon; and its Value Add strategy, which targets undervalued assets in strategic locations that are often mis-managed. By using moderate levels of leverage, QC Capital aims to improve the efficiency of these properties through a combination of interior and exterior renovations and management restructuring.</p><p><i>QC Capital Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of institutional-quality multifamily assets in the southeast United States. The company was founded by Chris Salerno, a real estate entrepreneur and investment manager. The firm's goal is to identify and acquire top-performing assets and unlock additional value through focused asset management.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/">https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Chris Salerno at <a href="mailto:info@qccapitalgroup.com">info@qccapitalgroup.com</a> </p><p>Facebook :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/">https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en</a> </p>
08 Mar, 2023
Chris Salerno
<h2>QC Capital Group Expands into Houston's Vibrant Medical District</h2><p><i>Charlotte, NC</i> - QC Capital Group, a privately held commercial real estate firm, has released details about its latest expansion into the medical district of Houston, Texas. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, QC Capital focuses on the acquisition of multifamily real estate assets, and in 2022, expanded into San Antonio, Texas.</p><p>Based upon its success in that region, QC Capital is now preparing to finalize on the acquisition of a 224-unit apartment complex in Houston. The team at QC Capital felt that Houston was an optimal location for the company’s continued growth, for a number of reasons.</p><p>Strong Economy: Houston has a strong and diverse economy, with a thriving oil and gas industry, as well as a growing technology sector. The city also has a large number of multinational corporations, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to tap into the global market.</p><ul><li>Growing Population: Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with a population that is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This growth provides a large pool of potential customers for businesses looking to expand into the area.<br> </li><li>Diverse Market: Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, with a large and growing Hispanic population. This diversity provides a rich market for businesses looking to tap into a variety of cultural and ethnic groups.<br> </li><li>Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to other major cities in the United States, Houston has a relatively low cost of living, making it an attractive location for businesses looking to expand while keeping costs low.<br> </li><li>Strong Workforce: Houston has a highly skilled and motivated workforce, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to tap into a talented pool of employees. The city is also home to several top-ranked universities, providing a steady stream of highly educated workers for businesses to draw from.<br> </li><li>Strategic Location: Houston is strategically located near the Gulf of Mexico, providing easy access to international markets and ports. This makes it an ideal location for businesses looking to export goods and services globally.</li></ul><p>QC Capital Group CEO and founder Chris Salerno shares that the decision to expand into the Houston area was based upon extensive research and propelled by the company’s recent growth in this sector. “We are looking at properties in quite a few new regions for us, including Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas,” he shares. “We have successfully exited multiple times and continue to investigate and assess potential new assets to present to our investors.”</p><p>Chris Salerno is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment manager with a proven track record of success in revitalizing businesses and increasing profitability. He launched his career in the residential brokerage sector, where he successfully brokered over $40 million in sales and played a key role in leading the top-performing real estate team in the Carolinas to generate over $140 million in yearly volume.</p><p>In 2019, Mr. Salerno established QC Capital and has since acquired more than $250 million worth of commercial real estate properties across the United States. As the CEO, he manages all aspects of the business and is responsible for determining the company's overall strategy and direction.</p><p>With numerous accolades to his name, including recognition as one of Charlotte's 30 under 30, Elite 50, and Elite 50 entrepreneurs, as well as being a nominee for Forbes 30 under 30, Mr. Salerno has earned a reputation for his tireless work ethic and unwavering dedication.</p><p><i>QC Capital Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of institutional-quality multifamily assets in the southeast United States. The company was founded by Chris Salerno, a real estate entrepreneur and investment manager. The firm's goal is to identify and acquire top-performing assets and unlock additional value through focused asset management.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/"> https://www.qccapitalgroup.com/</a> </p><p>Contact: Chris Salerno at info@qccapitalgroup.com </p><p>Facebook :<a href="https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/">https://www.facebook.com/qccapitalgroup/</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/qc_capital/?hl=en</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Mindy DeForest
<h2>Google Docs link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HuqC2z_xkhLfRBVbTRnK2kGIyMg-5CrXfGRdAMAr3HA/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HuqC2z_xkhLfRBVbTRnK2kGIyMg-5CrXfGRdAMAr3HA/edit?usp=sharing</a></h2><p>---</p><h2>Solarity Credit Union Shows Continued Support for Children’s Health, Memorial Foundation With Charitable Donation</h2><p>Yakima, WA—<a href="https://www.solaritycu.org/">Solarity Credit Union</a> recently paid a visit to The Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been helping the Yakima community since 1990. Solarity has sustained a close knit relationship with the Memorial Foundation and its mission to bring accessible, modern solutions for cancer care, children’s health, and end-of-life programs for more than 30 years. While at the organization, Solarity gifted 16-month-old Lennon with a brand new, hot pink, electric miniature Jeep, and the company donated $39,000 to the Memorial Foundation itself.</p><p>Money for this most recent donation was raised under the Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) program, a national credit union initiative that raises funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Erin Black, CEO of the Memorial Foundation, says, “We are grateful for the continued support from Solarity Credit Union. This donation will make a direct impact on the more than 30,000 kids across Central Washington who will receive care locally through MultiCare Yakima Memorial this year.”</p><p>Lennon is one of these children who has felt both the kindness and attentiveness of the Memorial Foundation. She is a pediatric patient at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital and was treated in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). From the moment she was born on January 5, 2022, Lennon struggled to breathe and needed to be intubated as the medical experts worked to get her oxygen levels up. After a scary week for her parents, the exceptionally skilled doctors and nurses got Lennon on track to being a happy and healthy baby.</p><p>Lennon’s mom shares, “We are forever grateful to MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital and our incredible doctors and nurses who saved our daughter’s life. Because of the NICU, we have a healthy, happy and thriving baby girl who is meeting all of her milestones and was the missing piece to complete our family."</p><p>“It was so wonderful meeting sweet Lennon. It’s incredible to see children like her thriving thanks to our local medical professionals,” says Mina Worthington, president and CEO of Solarity Credit Union. “Solarity is beyond proud to support the mission of the Memorial Foundation. We think Lennon will have plenty of fun with that new ride.”</p><p><i><strong>About Solarity Credit Union</strong></i></p><p><i>Solarity Credit Union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution with nearly 200 employees serving approximately 54,000 members. With more than $1.3 billion in assets under management, Solarity offers a wide range of financial products and services with a focus on</i><a href="https://www.solaritycu.org/home-loans/"><i> home loans</i></a><i> and providing extraordinary experiences to members. Solarity membership is open to everyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within a Washington State school district. More information can be found at solaritycu.org.</i></p><p><strong>Media Contact</strong></p><p>Jackie Labrecque</p><p>Communications Strategist</p><p>509.895.8904</p><p>jlabrecque@solaritycu.org</p>
25 May, 2023
Mindy DeForest
<h2><strong>Establishing financial objectives in 2023 and beyond</strong></h2><p>It's a good idea to set up some new, better financial habits or change old ones a few months into the new year. Little adjustments to money may have a significant effect. Here are some suggestions that might pay off in the long run when you think about what you want to accomplish in 2023.</p><p><strong>Pay yourself first</strong></p><p>If you don't already put a small amount of money aside each month, you are passing up a significant chance to accumulate savings that may be used in times of need. A sudden cost like a house or automobile repair or an emergency medical situation may severely mess with your budget.</p><p>Using direct deposit and automated transfers that place a portion of your paycheck into a different account you never see is a terrific method to increase your savings without missing the money. Savings will mount up rapidly if they are out of sight and out of mind. You may quickly and simply create secondary savings accounts at a credit union like Solarity, all of which are cost-free, and identify each one with the goal you're pursuing. Wouldn't it be lovely to watch the money grow in the account designated only for your ideal trip in 2023?</p><p><strong>Plan out expensive goods</strong></p><p>It's crucial to save money both now and in the future for significant costs, both anticipated and unforeseen. Start putting money aside into your savings or <a href="https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv_at=4&ntv_ui=fbaf3c48-8d76-403b-a1ea-b8e9f733d351&ntv_a=Q18IA9DZeAeOgPA&ntv_fl=_C-xKgu4RMvSQIivf-Ojy8XoHsnCf2nTJfR1QoTTyZ3EMaz-9WKhNCsUAavzJMMvw7W0XYMk6hUnGrP80c9pyMFRB7vHv2sTP0p47Ylt1lsQwAbQyhWe4nZjg7CXBggMMnYuvvQRpk3WjpmRbIb5lFRAULTWd1-H1c5lTiy7W6PUrOW1e_E0Wziv78K2kIkQCrTsiScdv8Z9IcVWJOj-ylHKOHtVJ_WcHtUCf1omH983w49TMqEES2YRM3fDdSEznMUYVelwEjxwJ2KgSEBgRj0DgJ6lkmzuONNBcZN-x4foUBWR5DWeuVgPevOsyTvpIzcYErnXTjYx_Eo7tCmp3QbT91IB4LYAhhvgwn5PZfjOoZ7xKKa-hPqkknIz3uQZ4dpOQr-ZeVsosEozt5q08RF3mTKSeKN_PpYzUz7oJKbQh4CGZzhmMDLnT7m96BSTcVHjSN6Nv7RavBysMZnChA==&ord=-438157103&ntv_ht=5YZvZAA&prx_r=https://www.solaritycu.org/personal-banking/savings/money-market-accounts">money market account</a> with each paycheck if the expense is more urgent. Consider a certificate, which normally offers greater rates than a savings account, if the major cost is many years away.</p><p><strong>Reduce your debt</strong></p><p>The ability to pay off debt changes everything. Aim to pay off your credit card debt first, as it's the most expensive. Over time, carrying a balance might mount up significantly. Consider using a <a href="https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv_at=4&ntv_ui=fbaf3c48-8d76-403b-a1ea-b8e9f733d351&ntv_a=Q18IA9DZeAeOgPA&ntv_fl=_C-xKgu4RMvSQIivf-Ojy8XoHsnCf2nTJfR1QoTTyZ3EMaz-9WKhNCsUAavzJMMvw7W0XYMk6hUnGrP80c9pyMFRB7vHv2sTP0p47Ylt1lsQwAbQyhWe4nZjg7CXBggMMnYuvvQRpk3WjpmRbIb5lFRAULTWd1-H1c5lTiy7W6PUrOW1e_E0Wziv78K2kIkQCrTsiScdv8Z9IcVWJOj-ylHKOHtVJ_WcHtUCf1omH983w49TMqEES2YRM3fDdSEznMUYVelwEjxwJ2KgSEBgRj0DgJ6lkmzuONNBcZN-x4foUBWR5DWeuVgPevOsyTvpIzcYErnXTjYx_Eo7tCmp3QbT91IB4LYAhhvgwn5PZfjOoZ7xKKa-hPqkknIz3uQZ4dpOQr-ZeVsosEozt5q08RF3mTKSeKN_PpYzUz7oJKbQh4CGZzhmMDLnT7m96BSTcVHjSN6Nv7RavBysMZnChA==&ord=-438157103&ntv_ht=5YZvZAA&prx_r=https://www.solaritycu.org/home-loans/home-equity">home equity line of credit</a> (HELOC) to consolidate your debt if it is on the higher side. You might save money over time by repaying the debt on schedule and at a reduced interest rate. If you have debt, whether it be from student loans or something else, start with the highest interest rates and set a reasonable deadline for paying it off. It's good to have your sights set on the goal.</p><p><strong>Boost your credit rating</strong></p><p>Having good credit is absolutely essential for financial independence. When lenders are determining whether or not to give you money, it's a crucial factor to take into account. Gaining or keeping a high credit score is crucial for improving your ability to make sound financial decisions and increasing your wealth. Keeping your older credit lines open, even if you seldom use them, is one of the best ways to achieve this.</p><p><strong>Review the insurance alternatives you have</strong></p><p>Several professionals in the financial sector advise consumers to shop for insurance at least once each year, with a focus on house and vehicle policies. Do you have the protection you require? Are you overspending, or are there any potential cost savings? The way of life changes. Maybe you're driving much less and working more from home. Be sure the vehicle insurance coverage you have corresponds to your lifestyle. Be sure that any renovations you've made and/or value increases are covered by your home’s policy (i.e. replacement cost).</p><p><strong>Invest in your future</strong></p><p>Where do you see yourself in five, 10, 20 or 30 years? You may use one of the many convenient retirement calculators to determine how much money you'll need for your planned retirement lifestyle. One important strategy for increasing your wealth is investing. And don't forget to consider your real estate investment in the future. How well is your existing mortgage serving your needs? Is renegotiating your mortgage a wise move for you? Also, how much house can you currently afford if you're planning to buy one? 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It can be a very tough duty for your family to take on, on top of grieving their loss, if there is no clear plan for what will happen to your assets in the case of your dying. The first step is as simple as making sure your beneficiaries and will are current.</p>
30 Mar, 2023
Jermaine Williamson is Lifting Bottom Lines with Talent War: The Unintended Consequences of a Broken Hiring Process
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5J924pkbF4rfdsfjVSEZTzCJcHPwRGYMRBCAUBsoJTbtCIgsi1kOowblod5Vb6I2kcTTFj6Hj4Gu2s7Gl8bet-Gle0dVSnNhZickdnmWK8Q0a-D7qF_ZitFXuVej0Y4Z8NtKXOb-3rqHCK6ok_UAiOs"></figure><p>Businesses that struggle with several issues, such as stalled revenue or company culture, often turn to Jermaine Williamson. A subject matter on all things talent acquisition, TA operations management, and recruiting process design and implementation, Williamson has constructed a business around these topics called JLW Consulting LLC.</p><p>Attending to businesses stressed about bottom lines falling due to bugs in their hiring systems is what JLW Consulting does. The management consulting firm provides Speaking Services, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Business Advisory, Human Resources, Talent Retention and Talent Development services, and TA-360.</p><p>"Our TA-360 Assessment audit measures how well our clients companies are doing when it comes to hiring new employees," notes Williamson, "We look at things like how quickly they're able to fill open positions, how well the organization is able to attract and retain top talent, and how well the organization is able to onboard new employees. The TA-360, by examining these aspects, can assist a company in identifying areas where it can enhance its hiring process."</p><p>Often, JLW Consulting clients will be facing certain types of problems – they feel as though their creativity or revenue has stalled, that they can’t seem to find the right job candidates, or that their company culture isn’t where it should be. “If your hiring process is broken,” he notes, “it is definitely impacting your company's bottom line. We all know that attracting and onboarding exceptional talent is critical to growth. The first step to turning things around is identifying the problems.”</p><p>JLW Consulting not only tailors its services to fit the needs of every type of business but now offers a unique and unusually obtainable service: Diversity Recruiting Services. “We are very excited about the Diversity Recruiting Services. We see a diverse workforce as the lifeblood of the most creative, unique, and profitable enterprises,” states Williamson. In fact, the CEO notes, companies that are diverse perform 35% better than ones that are not.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IyZRpploWXr5pMv5t8hgw27IYewsbzeTGGPDk2VhROjRX0Qk3pRCNY1Hs3WMj9JQZnSxRx5w7P41SQ2frfq_vxAyL9L376tXmb6gGh95oqPWOAgu4JZ8viMAd_WLAVCTUlfi-OALfMO6LTIunK6FXDM"></figure><p>“These are topics I address in my book,” says Williamson. <i>Talent War: The Unintended Consequences of a Broken Hiring Process </i>was written when Williamson felt the need to share his experience and knowledge with the world. “And to address common problems I see in place at businesses who have broken hiring processes,” says Williamson. With nearly 30 years of experience in providing senior and executive level leadership support to Fortune 100, 500, mid-size and start up organizations, Williamson has picked up a tip or two.</p><p>Many of the book topics are in-depth thought pieces on how to streamline a hiring process, get the most out of it, avoid devastating and expensive mistakes that hiring teams often make, and tips about when to hire and when to not. The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Talent-War-Unintended-Consequences-Process-ebook/dp/B08HR784KX/ref=sr_1_2">book</a> is an Amazon Bestseller and can already be found in the hands of many in the hiring industry.</p><p>“I’m excited to share more ideas with the world around the fascinating and important subject,” claims Williamson. “And grateful to be able to help businesses diversify and maximize their teams.”</p><p><i>JLW Consulting is a consulting and recruitment services company that helps businesses with their hiring processes. The company is pleased to add Diversity Recruiting Services to its toolbelt to help businesses diversify and expand with a new pool of talent. To learn more, contact Jermaine Williamson at jermaine@jlwconsultingllc.com and visit the company website at </i><a href="https://www.jlwconsultingllc.com/"><i>https://www.jlwconsultingllc.com/</i></a><i>.</i></p>
07 Mar, 2023
JLW Consulting LLC Announces Diversity Hiring Services
<p>Fairfax, VA–</p><p>JLW Consulting LLC, a company based in Fairfax, is pleased to offer companies its Diversity Recruitment Services. With nearly 30 years of recruiting leadership experience, CEO Jermaine Williamson founded JLW Consulting to better assist companies in their recruiting matters. This is a task that JLW Consulting believes is central to a business’s success. As the company offers recruiting services that focus on diversity, it hopes to further help emerging businesses enhance and generate a workplace that works for everyone.</p><p>“We’re excited about the Diversity Recruiting Services,” mentions Williamson, “We believe diversity is an essential part of the hiring process.” JLW Consulting notes that companies in the top 25% for ethnic and cultural diversity were 36% more profitable than those in the bottom 25%. “A diverse workforce is ultimately better for businesses,” notes the CEO, “It opens up their options to bring in more perspectives, talents, and experiences.”</p><p>“We help every type of business achieve what we know they’re capable of,” says Williamson. JLW Consulting focuses on helping companies that feel as though their creativity or revenue has stalled, that they can’t seem to find the right job candidates, or that their company culture isn’t where it should be. </p><p>“We walk them through the diversity hiring process, step by step, and slowly integrate inclusion into the company culture, making it a part of their values,” says Williamson. JLW Consulting shows clients exactly how to expand so that they’re leveraging the broad pool of valuable skills and ideas that are out there and not limiting themselves. “Diverse teams outperform non-diverse ones by 35%,” says Williamson, “This is what we teach clients.”</p><p>In addition to its Diversity Recruiting Services, JLW Consulting is also known in its sector for providing Speaking Services, Executive Coaching, Technical Recruiting, Executive Recruiting, Talent Development, Recruiting Process Compliance, lowering cost per hire, increasing employee referrals, Talent Acquisition Services, and the company’s TA-360. </p><p>Williamson explains that, "our TA-360 Assessment services measure how well our clients' businesses are doing when it comes to hiring new employees. We look at things like how quickly they're able to fill open positions, how well the organization is able to attract and retain top talent, and how well the organization is able to onboard new employees. The TA-360 may assist also in identifying areas where hiring procedures can be strengthened by taking a look at these aspects.”</p><p>“When we work with companies,” says Williamson, “we begin with this audit.” Often, Williamson notes, businesses want to grow and expand but don’t know where they’re going wrong in the hiring process. JLW Consulting recognizes that business hiring processes are often not aligned with their needs and teams don’t have a clear understanding of how to find the right team member. </p><p>“Our hiring services are designed to pinpoint and target these problems, teaching teams how to find the right people,” Williamson adds. The company’s Talent Acquisition Service includes competitive intelligence and raw data, a customized report with all collected data, actionable strategies to become best in class, a priority roadmap with recommendations, a list of potential project improvements, and a full team debriefing in person or by conference.”</p><p>A company devoted to its clients, JLW Consulting is pleased to expand further into Diversity Recruiting Services and help more businesses smoothly integrate diversity and inclusion into their workspaces.</p><p><i>JLW Consulting is a consulting and recruitment services company that helps businesses with their hiring processes. The company is pleased to add Diversity Recruiting Services to its toolbelt to help businesses diversify and expand with a new pool of talent. To learn more, contact Jermaine Williamson at jermaine@jlwconsultingllc.com and visit the company website at </i><a href="https://www.jlwconsultingllc.com/"><i>https://www.jlwconsultingllc.com/</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Mar, 2023
Lascelles Gonsalves
<p><strong>How the Music Industry is Changing, and How LJ Smooth Adapts</strong></p><p>The music industry is always changing, and it's important to stay on top of the latest trends and technologies to stay ahead of the game. With the advent of streaming services, digital downloads, and social media, the way we consume music has changed drastically in the past decade, and the industry is constantly adapting to the changing landscape. Artists and labels are finding new ways to market their music, while technology companies are creating more efficient ways to distribute and monetize it. It's an exciting time to be in the music industry, and the possibilities are endless.</p><p>One artist who has been working within the industry and learning firsthand how to adapt has been LJ Smooth, an artist based out of Miami, Florida. Smooth came to the United States from the Virgin Islands, having found a home for himself in the bustling and exciting city. Falling in love with the music scene there, Smooth began recording and releasing his music to the audience on a local level, as well as on streaming platforms such as Youtube, Spotify, and Tiktok. His popularity grew steadily with each year that passed and now, after several years in Miami, Smooth is excited to release a new song. </p><p>This new song “All In” has been influenced by popular musicians in the R&B and pop scene, as it hopes to bring a new, fun feel to popular streaming platforms. Based out of Miami, Florida, Smooth is bringing his own unique twist on the Urban Latin vibes and Caribbean feel. </p><p>This song, like many of LJ’s Smooth other songs, is written from a personal experience. It tells the story of romance, in a time where neither party is initially looking for anything serious, though feelings develop on one side.</p><p>“She started asking, ‘are you all in?’” Smooth explains. “She started talking about what this relationship could be and how magical it could feel. I wrote this song from her perspective because at the time I didn’t feel I was ready to be a boyfriend but she didn’t care– she felt we had something special and wanted to explore it.” The story is one that is not often explored in upbeat love songs and dancey tunes, giving itself a unique place in the genre in which it finds itself representing. </p><p>As an artist and entertainer born outside of the US, Smooth has needed to assimilate to the new environment he now operates in. As the music industry shifts and changes, so too does he, as he works to keep up with the latest trends, while still maintaining true to his roots. </p><p>Smooth doesn’t expect to be taking a break anytime soon. His passion for music and for performing is keeping him motivated, as he doesn’t plan on slowing down. The album is expected to drop in March of 2023. </p><p>“This is a new venture and I'm excited for this new music to reach many ears across the world,” Smooth says. Being able to play his songs for a wide audience is a dream come true. This artist is optimistic about seeing his fanbase and listeners grow in exponential numbers.</p><p>For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA">youtube</a>, as well his several <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lj_smoothmusic/">social media</a> accounts.</p>
13 Mar, 2023
Lascelles Gonsalves
<p><strong>Virgin Island Influences Brought to Miami by LJ Smooth</strong></p><p>Miami's dance music scene is one of the most vibrant and exciting music scenes in the world. With its unique blend of Latin American, Caribbean, and American music influences, Miami has become a global epicenter of dance music. From sizzling salsa and fierce reggaeton to upbeat EDM and house music, Miami's dance music scene offers a wide variety of sounds that can be enjoyed by all. The city's many nightclubs, bars, and beachfront venues also provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable night out. Whether you are looking for an upbeat party or a more relaxed evening, Miami's dance music scene has been bringing people together for decades.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kWDSBQ2P8RiP0nX8e0-Jw_u-IH85RLjgrlcgCZ8im4d-CgCbGCe1aBc-1yefbAOwloPIVxe8icwzKvZii16JI_dJHViWpU-6HPiOJvoi1P5vwzPbP2OzVHEBcNX1pMeEIEQ2KwPiMdANcclYX0tO3QA"></figure><p>Similarly, music from the Virgin Islands is an eclectic mix of traditional African beats, Caribbean rhythms, and contemporary styles of music. It is a unique blend of reggae, calypso, soca, merengue, and salsa, creating an upbeat and energetic sound that one may also hear on the streets of downtown Miami. The music of the Virgin Islands is celebrated during festivals and events throughout the year, which draw visitors from all around the world who come to experience the vibrant and diverse culture of the islands. Additionally, many popular local musicians have showcased their talents on a global stage, gaining recognition for their unique sound and inspiring a new generation of Virgin Islands musicians. LJ Smooth has made a name for himself as one of those musicians.</p><p>Having crossed into the Miami territory during his college years, Smooth had found the city exciting and also familiar enough to want to settle down there. Miami has been his homebase ever since, proving to be a great spot to release his own original music, which brings influences from his life back on the islands. As the two cultures share similar aspects, especially when it boils down to music, Smooth didn’t feel the need to water down his sound or assimilate too much to Miami. </p><p>Smooth’s songs are an extension of him, as he aims to provide upbeat, dancey songs for any audience to enjoy. He draws inspiration from popular musicians such as Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Prince, Trey Songz, Neo and Alicia Keys as well as Vybez Cartel, Beenie Man, WizKid and Burna Boy. </p><p>His sound is a combination of R&B, pop, and afrobeat, which creates an incredibly unique and infectious sound. This genre blend has been popularized in recent years by the likes of Beyonce and Drake, and has been embraced by music fans around the world. The upbeat rhythms of afrobeat add an extra layer of energy to the smooth, soulful sounds of R&B, while the pop elements of the music bring catchiness and accessibility. Together these genres create a sound that is captivating and timeless, and is sure to keep LJ Smooth’s listeners dancing for years to come.</p><p>With his newest song “All In,” Smooth is excited for where his musical journey will bring him. For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on youtube, as well his several social media accounts.</p>
03 Mar, 2023
“All In” The Newest Track from LJ Smooth
<p>LJ Smooth, a rising star in Miami’s music scene is releasing a new song on Friday, March 3rd. Smooth is signed with a record label located in the UK and is also planning to drop a series of singles following the first track “All In” sometime in the near future. Smooth draws his inspiration from artists and musicians such as Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Prince, Trey Songz, Neo and Alicia Keys as well as Vybez Cartel, Beenie Man, WizKid and Burna Boy.</p><p>As an entertainer, Smooth has been traveling the world and playing in different capacities throughout his entire life. While growing up in a musical family in the Virgin Islands, LJ started in piano classes and also played drums in church. His father would play Bob Marley and Peter Tosh records at home, which instilled a love for the art at an early age. As a child LJ toured the region in a Steel Pan Band, and developed his skills within different music groups that performed in local events throughout the country. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/M1H99u1g-hGBXgY5hVnmyT-tri-9_vMiwKjeqRxpzQ9REwoqm1qM4x9cm6iPUQfyHIK_9_R7MX2hbJetXXQ-Y7ZUk8d8nUngCPEIP1CB7JskDMlbUizahQOoMdzwBIB2ugMtSkPyrsfTLB5_g797Ew"></figure><p>This new song “All In” has been influenced by popular musicians in the R&B and pop scene, as it hopes to bring a new, fun feel to popular streaming platforms. Based out of Miami, Florida, Smooth is bringing his own unique twist on the Urban Latin vibes and Caribbean feel. </p><p>This song, like many of LJ’s Smooth other songs, is written from a personal experience. It tells the story of romance, in a time where neither party is initially looking for anything serious, though feelings develop on one side.</p><p>“She started asking, ‘are you all in?’” Smooth explains. “She started talking about what this relationship could be and how magical it could feel. I wrote this song from her perspective because at the time I didn’t feel I was ready to be a boyfriend but she didn’t care– she felt we had something special and wanted to explore it.” The story is one that is not often explored in upbeat love songs and dancey tunes, giving itself a unique place in the genre in which it finds itself representing. </p><p>As LJ Smooth brings his own flavor to the Miami music scene, he is excited for the growth of his career and any potential collaborations that may come after “All In” launches. Miami has a vibrant music scene that spans a wide range of genres, so Smooth has expressed that it may be time to cross into other areas, bringing new influences to his songs. From the lively Latin influence of reggaeton and salsa to the hip-hop beats of Miami bass, the city's music scene is always evolving. There are also many popular music festivals that take place in the city each year that LJ Smooth hopes to break into, such as the Ultra Music Festival, Rolling Loud, and III Points. This eclectic music scene has helped to put Miami on the map as a destination for music lovers around the world.</p><p> </p><p>For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA">youtube</a></p><p>, as well his several </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lj_smoothmusic/">social media</a></p><p> accounts.</p>
13 Mar, 2023
New Music From Miami-Based Artist, LJ Smooth
<p>As one of the hottest up and coming names in the music community of Miami, Florida, LJ Smooth is planning to release new music this March, 2023. As an artist who dabbles in the music genres of Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat, Smooth is redefining the Carnival sound that is familiarized within the downtown Miami community. Miami has a vibrant music scene that spans a wide range of genres. From the lively Latin influence of reggaeton and salsa to the hip-hop beats of Miami bass, the city's music scene is ever-evolving. There are also many popular music festivals that take place in the city each year, which have helped to put Miami on the map as a destination for music lovers around the world. Smooth is excited to have set up shop in this vibrant and exciting city. </p><p>As a Virgin Island’s native, integrating his style and energy into the Miami’s music subculture has been a thrilling move. After traveling to the US to complete his Bachelor's Degree in technology and business, he found it easy to assimilate, as he brought his own roots and flavor to the vibrant music scene of Southern Florida. Smooth writes music that is an extension of himself, as he aims to provide upbeat, dancey songs for any audience to enjoy. He draws inspiration from popular musicians such as Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Prince, Trey Songz, Neo and Alicia Keys as well as Vybez Cartel, Beenie Man, WizKid and Burna Boy. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/y98OYPKgmtx8xMj5OlYP5fZ000cHNRIV8hp38onJqnNLYgv2cbGRON-iuKC5TCyvYX5Yk_Be4B12O1bG5k8qxyGN0Br1uf66lTSEpH2ubnK1hgG28e78NqfUv-cpwG-ZQRfaQPWrY6iwsBU2W6BzgWY"></figure><p>Smooth maintains a wide background in the world of music, extending back to his childhood. The artist began taking piano lessons as a child and later participated in a church drumming team. His family also had a rich musical background, as his father would play Bob Marley and Peter Tosh records at home and so Smooth was able to foster his love for a variety of different styles of music genres. This also helped him develop an early appreciation of the arts.</p><p>The latest album from LJ Smooth is expected to drop soon and Smooth is thrilled to see where his journey will continue to take him. At the moment, the musician is signed with a label in the UK and is preparing to release his first album. The excitement of this update does not mean that LJ Smooth will be taking a break anytime soon. His passion for music and for performing is keeping him motivated, as he doesn’t plan on slowing down</p><p>“This is a new venture and I'm excited for this new music to reach many ears across the world,” Smooth says. Being able to play his songs for a wide audience is a dream come true. This artist is optimistic about seeing his fanbase and listeners grow in exponential numbers.</p><p>For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA">youtube</a>, as well his several <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lj_smoothmusic/">social media</a> accounts.</p>
27 Feb, 2023
Three Ways in Which RiNo Apparel is Giving Back to Its Community
<p><br> </p><p><i>Denver, Colorado–</i> With community and sustainability as the focus of its business model,<a href="https://rinoapparelco.com/"> RiNo Apparel</a> is actively looking for new ways to give back. The athletic apparel brand is seeking new opportunities for partnerships and collaborations, either within the neighboring communities of Denver, or on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. The company already aims to help out in every way that it can, but with RiNo newly appearing on the market, there are areas of growth in which the brand hopes to fill as 2023 continues. </p><p>Here are a few ways in which the new and emerging company is already diving into the community service aspect of its mission.</p><p><strong>1.Sustainable materials</strong></p><p>This athletic apparel brand works with exclusively sustainable material, creating products that are, as their website states, “both fashionable and functional.” RiNo Apparel works with material that is natural and renewable, without the use of harmful chemicals or dyes. Using sustainable materials is a great way for clothing brands to be more eco-friendly, and this company is looking for a chance to spearhead this movement. The materials that RiNo uses are typically more durable than synthetic materials, which means that they can last longer in the garment. The use of these eco-friendly materials os one of the ways that RiNo is working to show their commitment to sustainability and demonstrate their values to their customers. </p><p><strong>2. Their Affiliate Program</strong></p><p>Recently, the company, which started in August 2022, has also announced that they offer an affiliate program, which customers can sign up for on their website. The program hopes to build a network of like-minded individuals as a way to give-back to their community. This program also offers rewards for members, which includes referral links for friends and family, commission percentages, and social media features once customers post their purchases.</p><p>This affiliate partnership is working to be the start of several brand collaborations within the company’s neighborhood, as well as with influencers across the nation on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. With the program now in full swing, interested parties can check their website's <a href="https://af.uppromote.com/rino-apparel-co/register">Affiliate Program</a> tab for more information on how to sign up. RiNo Apparel representatives explain that they are always working to do events and collaborations in the neighborhood to raise brand awareness, as well as to create a space for active people to get together and share ideas with one another. </p><p><strong>3. Community Outreach</strong></p><p>Similarly to their affiliate program, RiNo Apparel is always on the lookout for ways to positively impact their community. Owner and Founder of RiNo, Nicholas Baud explains that growing up, for him, sports played a major part in keeping him off the streets and introduced him to a lifestyle that he has found beneficial to his growth. As the business grows, Baud and his team with RiNo plan on donating a portion of their proceeds to larger organizations within Denver that aid the youth of their community. These programs will likely be centered around athletics, such as the support of community gyms and recreation centers that can keep children off of the streets, engaged in their community, and help provide an active lifestyle. </p><p>With a heavy emphasis on community engagement, RiNo Apparel is excited about their upcoming collaborations and partnerships in and around the Denver area. The brand hopes to eventually bring this engagement to a national level in the future.</p><p><i>RiNo Apparel is an athletic apparel brand located in Denver Colorado. The company was started in August 2022 by Nicholas Baud and is continuing its development in and throughout 2023. For more information about RiNo, visit their </i><a href="https://rinoapparelco.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Nicholas Baud</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@rinoapparelco.com"><i>info@rinoapparelco.com</i></a></p>
28 Feb, 2023
RiNo Apparel Set to Launch 3 New Products in 2023
<p><i>Denver, Colorado–</i> <a href="https://rinoapparelco.com/">RiNo Apparel</a>, a relatively new athletic apparel brand, has announced that they plan to launch three new products in 2023, widening their inventory. The company is still emerging on the social media scene in a more prominent way and is working to grow their sales, email lists, and other digital platforms.</p><p>Started in August, 2022 by Nicholas Baud, an entrepreneur and travel/sports enthusiast, the brand lists itself as an athletic apparel brand that is both “fashionable and functional.” RiNo Apparel also puts a heavy focus on sustainability, keeping their products and packaging relatively waste free. </p><p>In addition to their new products that will be launching soon, the brand offers a wide variety of products already on their website and in their storefront, located in Denver, Colorado. Currently RiNo Apparel offers men’s and women’s tee shirts, hoodies, puff jackets, tank tops, cropped and sleeveless hoodies, and several other iterations of these staples. </p><p>With the news of their latest products soon to be hitting the market, this brand has also announced that they offer an affiliate program, which customers can sign up for on their website. The program hopes to build a network of like-minded individuals as a way to give-back to their community. This program also offers rewards for members, which includes referral links for friends and family, commission percentages, and social media features once customers post their purchases.</p><p>This affiliate partnership is working to be the start of several brand collaborations within the company’s neighborhood, as well as with influencers across the nation on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. With the program now in full swing, interested parties can check their website's <a href="https://af.uppromote.com/rino-apparel-co/register">Affiliate Program</a> tab for more information on how to sign up. RiNo Apparel representatives explain that they are always working to do events and collaborations in the neighborhood to raise brand awareness, as well as to create a space for active people to get together and share ideas with one another. </p><p>Part of the RiNo Apparel business model is set up to give back to the community where Baud had launched the company, and as the business grows, he and his team with RiNo plan on donating a portion of their proceeds to larger organizations within Denver that aid the youth of their community. These programs will likely be centered around athletics, such as the support of community gyms and recreation centers that can keep children off of the streets, engaged in their community, and help provide an active lifestyle. </p><p>“Sports have molded and given me so much,” explains Baud. “I have a strong desire to give back to this community and the children here so they can have and enjoy these opportunities as much as I did when I was a kid.”</p><p>With the upcoming launches of their latest products, RiNo is looking forward to 2023 as the year that will kick-start their drive toward community engagement.</p><p><i>RiNo Apparel is an athletic apparel brand located in Denver Colorado. The company was started in August 2022 by Nicholas Baud and is continuing its development in and throughout 2023. For more information about RiNo, visit their </i><a href="https://rinoapparelco.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Nicholas Baud</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@rinoapparelco.com"><i>info@rinoapparelco.com</i></a></p>
02 Mar, 2023
Lower East Side’s DREN STARR Music, Prison & Life
<p><br> </p><p>The music industry can be cutthroat, especially in the world of hip-hop and digital marketing. It can be a highly competitive and often ruthless business to try and make a name for yourself within. With many artists vying for success and recognition, only the best of the best manage to make a lasting legacy. It's a constant battle to stay ahead of the competition and stand out from the rest. Hip hop music is an ever-evolving genre, and success often depends on an artist's ability to push the boundaries and innovate. Those who don't stay ahead of the curve will quickly fall behind. It's a risky and challenging business, but those who are successful reap significant rewards.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3W2TA2bjZpYCMs3z80p2vzHCXbIXdab6x864sZ4Matm6vKdF_XIERRvyvSoHHPuDD9J0RHdEKnzWlmgoqj_4QATov0Pe0GFjsuViuKY2YsEa-DDUUJ_QHnWD2Ew_TD_8K3uZOSs8MLLMp9FA8PW_RNI"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drenstarr/?hl=en">Dren Starr </a>has been a part of that business for over 30 years, having adapted to a huge amount of change in the industry. Born in 1977 and raised in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City, Starr has witnessed firsthand the changes that came to the music industry. He started in the business at just 14 years old, building up his career as a DJ and radio host. Now, in 2023, the things that mattered then when it comes to success are all but irrelevant. </p><p>“My biggest challenge was from converting to what I call the new digital era of the music industry,” Starr explains. “When I started in this industry, you had to really know people in real life. Now, in this era, people have profiles on social media and send messages and DM’s. No one really knows each other and it’s just crazy how you can send a message to someone in hopes of doing business. You can be nobody and literally become an overnight success. I’ve seen it happen more than once.” </p><p>This shift became particularly apparent after his life and career were temporarily put on hold after a 5 and a half year incarceration. The entrepreneur hasn’t let this prison time affect much of his professional and personal life, as he served his time and reemerged into the business. Upon his return, so much had changed in just 5 short years. With everything existing digitally, Starr was forced to adjust if he wanted to continue growing his brand.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KYqXsaqYe0AbwYkMP7Ae5WHhlUNDEkOSzCLdpz-384NiWRRsnajpqk7gvFMoFHENA_tl278sswZUlpIJJGTXFVyqD3jD65W2yKqTqekRRsL-YjvPORO8uvlH8S64FCpwL8uSPW9875xAojjVv5I3jlc"></figure><p>“Do good business, never burn any bridges, stay true to yourself and be humble,” Starr explains when it comes to how he managed to get back into the industry after his time away. “As long as your grind is real and your heart is pure you will always have a good name in this industry. I was gone for a very long time and came right back like I never left because my name and business was always solid.”</p><p>With producing, marketing, and developing new music, Dren Starr is also working directly with his social media platforms to build a reputation as an executive and influencer. Partnering with the D'USSÉ cognac liquor brand, Starr is looking for unique ways to bring his music and producing name to new markets. </p><p>Starr wants to create a legacy for his family, when he is no longer here. He hopes that this journey into the cutthroat world of the music industry can make it easier for his two sons to carry out said legacy. “My dreams and aspirations are to make the Lower East Side a household name sort of like how Wu-Tang did for Staten Island,” Starr explains. As a music mogul on the rise, Dren Starr has been actively building the Lower East Side’s name and will continue to bring notoriety to his hometown as long as he spearheads this industry. While masterfully donning many hats, more than anything else, Starr has a lifelong love affair with the hip-hop industry. Staying true to his roots, Dren never fails to represent and hold the values of the LES in every major move.</p>
02 Mar, 2023
Lower East Side’s DREN STARR on the Rise.
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_PeP_Pof4FDdbhdGHN3tAm5tdj48gAN9nGl7iqTAimOPnn5ym2bRUFovQOnTdYGO7gU-iRuxE-TsBjIs0_MRwcZREI1xK0U2OhCbHnf1F8hkHSLkH8dWpI2fFmu-dQA9DpDn2xEmF-W9hxFPlhFlQvY"></figure><p><i>Miami, Florida–</i>With over 30 years in the music industry, music mogul <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drenstarr/?hl=en">Dren Starr</a> is changing the game when it comes to the arts. Before the platforms of YouTube and podcasting were big with the media, Starr was featured on his own radio station as a DJ and Host. Only 18 at the time, this risk-taking artist was the first and only musician to run his own hip-hop station in New York City. </p><p>Providing media coverage, even before the boom of social media, Dren Starr has been rocking just about every hat in the music business, from recording engineer to artist, and even as a tour manager. One could say that Starr is a multifaceted expert of music. Today, Starr is still going strong in his music career, though his journey hasn’t been without its fair share of challenges.</p><p>Like every good thing, <a href="http://drenstarr.com/">Dren Starr’s entrepreneurship </a>and success has had its ups and downs. Making a name for himself on the Lower East Side, Starr opened recording studios all throughout the city, where he worked in production and also engineering. Things were looking good, as the young music mogul was building connections within the Lower East Side hip-hop community. However, life was temporarily put on hold after a 5 and a half year incarceration kept Starr out of the business. </p><p>Upon his return, the world has shifted drastically. Radio was less relevant as the age of social media and digital music was ushered in. Having to adapt took some time.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/JaVoJEPGZBnhWV8zDJHmCQX2ooiGRk1T5nvYykvktyuEGBt6ljGnNJ1JkXhjRZaZgRq0UlhyuzOFBPlmQaprT1fPg0z4osu2isg2B77XkvMi9Y_BN5IS2UFaw0iZ6EEHXcIf8ccmPZNdYJrYCNONzxs"></figure><p>“My biggest challenge was from converting to what I call the new digital era of the music industry,” Starr explains. “When I started in this industry, you had to really know people in real life. Now, in this era, people have profiles on social media and send messages and DM’s. No one really knows each other and it’s just crazy how you can send a message to someone in hopes of doing business. You Can be nobody and literally become an overnight success. I’ve seen it happen more than once.” </p><p>In 2023, with digital marketing and promotions at the head of the industry Dren Starr created his own LES BRAND and has been working closely with Roc Nation, Rolling Loud, and several other hip-hop tours and festivals. Making a name for himself as a music exec has been the main focus since Starr’s return to the world of music and digital media. </p><p>When sharing wisdom and insight with the world, Dren Starr has this to say:</p><p>“Always keep it real–keep your circle small and stay in your lane. Timing and consistency is everything, so don't force or chase what is not meant for you.” He recognizes that his journey is his own, and that telling people to do exactly what he has done won’t work. “You have to find what matters and what works for you. Don't try to be anyone else. There’s only one Dren Starr, and there is only one you.”</p><p>Starr wants to create a legacy for his family, when he is no longer here. He hopes that this journey into the cutthroat world of the music industry can make it easier for his two sons to carry out said legacy. “My dreams and aspirations are to make the Lower East Side a household name sort of like how Wu-Tang did for Staten Island,” Starr explains. As a music mogul on the rise, Dren Starr has been actively building the Lower East Side’s name and will continue to bring notoriety to his hometown as long as he spearheads this industry. While masterfully donning many hats, more than anything else, Starr has a lifelong love affair with the hip-hop industry. Staying true to his roots, Dren never fails to represent and hold the values of the LES in every major move.</p><p><i>100% Records LLC is a music brand owned and operated by Dren Starr, music mogul and executive. The company is excited to be touring nationwide and appearing in several hip-hop and live music festivals. For more information about the brand and their appearance at Rolling Loud, visit the festival </i><a href="https://www.rollingloud.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Dren Starr</i></p><p><i>dren@drenstarr.com</i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
100% Records LLC to Appear at SOBEWFF February 23-26
<p><i>South Beach, Florida</i>– 100% Record and the artists that they represent will be making an appearance at South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2023. This festival is a national, four-day destination event that showcases some of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. This festival will feature live music from prominent artists, including those represented by 100% Records LLC.</p><p>Owner and founder of 100% Records, Dren Starr has expressed his excitement for this upcoming event and the opportunity it presents for his label and his team. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival brings out crowds from all across the country for live music, culinary experiences, and doubles as a charity event.</p><p>Starr, who has over 30 years of music industry experience, has seen the way that the world has shifted over the decades when it comes to the way that music is produced and distributed. This festival hopes to be a platform in which 100% Records LLC can branch out into a new community of artists and musicians, while also giving the brand the exposure that it has been working toward. </p><p>With audiences of over 60,000 people, SOBEWFF also donates proceeds of its ticket sales to local high education facilities and other charitable organizations. 100% Records is aiming to be a part of this giveback effort by bringing in crowds from Lower East Side, New York, as that is where the company hails from. </p><p>The journey to South Beach is a thrilling chance for this brand to give the Lower East Side a foothold into different, more versatile communities nationwide, and is just the beginning of their cross-country ventures. </p><p>Later in the spring, 100% Records LLC has also announced that it will be making an appearance at the Rolling Loud LA hip-hop festival in Los Angeles, California, bringing the brand to yet another major city in the music business. As the brand and its artists continue to make appearances, Dren Starr is looking forward to the growth and other opportunities that these events will bring to his brand. </p><p>In 2023, with digital marketing and promotions at the head of the industry Dren Starr and his team with 100% Records LLC has also announced that the company will be branching out and collaborating with other big-name music brands. This exposure for the Lower East Side is one of the main goals for 100% Records LLC as they continue with several other hip-hop tours and festivals. </p><p><i>100% Records LLC is a music brand owned and operated by Dren Star, music mogul and executive. The company is excited to be touring nationwide and appearing in several hip-hop and live music festivals. For more information about the brand and their appearance at SOBEWFF, visit the festival </i><a href="https://sobewff.org/about-us/about-the-festival/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Dren Starr</i></p><p><i>dren@drenstarr.com</i></p>
06 Mar, 2023
WhatsApp and Signal Messenger in India–Balachandar Karthikeyan Explains its Importance
<p>WhatsApp and Signal Messenger have become a way of life in India. With more than 400 million active users per platform, these are the most popular messaging applications in the country. The platforms are used for everything from staying connected with family and friends, to sharing news and updates, to conducting business. It is a vital tool for communication, as it can reach a large audience quickly, and is free to use. In addition, its end-to-end encryption ensures that conversations are secure. Many businesses have integrated WhatsApp and Signal into their customer service operations, using it as a platform to communicate with customers and respond to their queries. The widespread use of these applications in India has made it an indispensable part of daily life.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/A3Hmhqi5LbFoy82uHz2YKL4I8mBx_gaXfhrxezOXaMRPtYCuzl8fAjl_cU6HbIHBXP331Dcvkby_IyQod6SWynam6vGwcV-jxog8hy2jPpIk_dERXerax07lmUyeiYAb7xW3D3UeadqhqzLGPW1B1PQ"></figure><p>Balachandar Karthikeyan, a 28 year old techie from India had been one of the developers of the popular app, and prides himself on being one of the only Indian men to have had the opportunity to work on both WhatsApp, and Signal Messenger (Co-Founder of WhatsApp’s second startup). </p><p>If you live and work in America, you probably have seen WhatsApp or Signal and may have used them on occasion. However, across the world, millions of Indian men and women are running their businesses mainly through the use of these platforms. And it’s not just businesses: roughly 400 million people in India use WhatsApp or Signal to keep in touch with relatives overseas, send money, access critical medical information, and more.</p><p>When Balachandar began working with the WhatsApp/Signal teams he had no idea how widespread the scale of their use would be in his home country. WhatsApp’s streamline design and Signal’s easy to navigate user interface has helped make it a hit internationally, especially in countries where most people don’t have iPhones to use iMessage or affordable cell phone plans to send SMS messages. </p><p>Balachandar is one of the most successful tech founders who does not come from a prestigious education background. Having dropped out of college, this self-taught techie learned everything he needed to know by reading books and researching computer programming and other technical skills. As a developer of one of the most popular apps in the global market, Balachandar has gone on to achieve more success as CEO of his own company, Bringar Apps LLC in Dubai, where he developed his own communications platform–<a href="https://whatsauto.app/#ten">WhatsAuto</a> - Reply App. </p><p><i>This application has reached a staggering 25 million businesses worldwide, with a mission to help small and medium businesses around the world to be more productive by offering them an affordable chatbot that can be used without any technical knowledge. </i></p>
28 Feb, 2023
Founder of WhatsAuto - Reply App Balachandar Karthikeyan Discusses Company Success
<p>Balachandar Karthikeyan, a 28-year-old technologist from India has been working closely with the co-founder of WhatsApp for several years after the techie discovered a flaw in the application’s security system. The pair also worked on a new startup called Signal Messenger and have dominated the social media communications app vertical. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Woi57rYp7CDC1VMk0vLa0YFZXxWgrHwBvprS8upaQyqOKRp7mnvqgHV6bDxTcPEXI2Mg46g1eTw6KdYWpzaPzHPCiaLXdlWs_0CqGhtAgnZ1HVoiCh0IX1FhTePHooUMmkhMfkHoX-fKReLdJNzMOHE"></figure><p>Now, Balachandar is widely recognized in the industry for his passion for technology and his dedication to the industry. As one of the only Indian men in the tech space without a college degree, this self-taught expert is maintaining a steady foothold in the social media communications landscape. </p><p>As a developer in this industry, he is also the chief executive officer and founder of Bringar Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. in India and Bringar Apps LLC in Dubai, where he developed his own communications platform–WhatsAuto - Reply App. </p><p>“I created an app called <a href="https://whatsauto.app/#ten">WhatsAuto </a>- Reply App as a way to consolidate each different chat app into one, easy to use place,” Balachandar explains. This application has reached a staggering 25 million businesses worldwide, with a mission to help small and medium businesses around the world to be more productive by offering them an affordable chatbot that can be used without any technical knowledge. </p><p>“This was developed purely by my company and myself, without any funding from outside investors, " Balachandar goes on to say. WhatAuto works to help companies and individuals grow their network in every possible aspect with in-depth insight into users’ chatbot statistics report. With powerful reporting, each user can monitor and analyze their individual chatbot messages.</p><p>With organic growth, spread by word of mouth, the company is planning to reach 1 billion users in 5 years and become a global chatbot app leader. With WhatAuto, users can create a chatbot more easily without having any technical knowledge or an understanding of coding and be able to connect with each social messaging app with just a single click.</p><p>Balachandar is optimistic about the growth of his company and the enterprise that he is building. As a tech expert without a prestigious degree, this young man from India is gathering a wide scope of information for his company’s users and making it easier than ever to understand the chatbot landscape. </p>
27 Feb, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan–Tech Expert Working with WhatsApp and Signal
<p>28-year-old Balachandar Karthikeyan from India is a technologist working directly with one of the biggest communications applications on the market–WhatsApp. Balachandar is noted as one of the only people from India to have contributed to both of the most popular messaging platforms in the world, (WhatsApp and Signal). Utilizing his knowledge and expertise in the tech industry, this young developer has been shaking up the industry.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/hgOiPPOEhkJEB8Bb9JCw0SuQg0l9649SqnQv8hNE-Su1fkD1C8MkrI2T_TF9YBKOq6XepbrrSIIBRekTssYPBllekMnkV6J05uxLnSIk45giYYmqm-w4VGH8iZQQPkx8CsewfkPm5NPlYucM6Y1PWJM"></figure><p>The standard practice within the world of well-recognized software engineers and tech developers is to obtain a degree in higher education. Most of the biggest names in this industry coming out of India come from an educational background with a bachelor’s degree from prestigious colleges such as IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology). </p><p>However Balachandar is one of the most successful tech founders who does not come from such a background, not boasting any prestigious degrees. In fact, he dropped out of college all-together, making his achievements all the more stunning. As a self-taught individual, he educated himself about computer programming and other technical skills by reading books and researching information online.</p><p><strong>So how does a college dropout start working for one of the biggest applications on the market? </strong></p><p>Back in 2015, Balachandar began working on his own messaging app and in the process discovered a security flaw in the WhatsApp platform. After reporting this to the WhatsApp team, the company’s co-founder hired the tech genius to work closely by his side. </p><p>After a few years working with the team at WhatsApp, the co-founder that hired Balachandar left the company to develop a new program called Signal Messenger. Balachandar joined this co-founder and close project partner to assist with this new startup.</p><p>Balachandar is recognized for his passion for technology and his dedication to the industry. He is also the chief executive officer and founder of Bringar Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. in India and Bringar Apps LLC, in Dubai.</p><p>“I created an app called <a href="https://whatsauto.app/#ten">WhatsAuto </a>- Reply App, which reached 25 million business worldwide and was developed purely by my company and myself, without any funding from outside investors, Balachandar explains when discussing his success. His company is the leading chatbot app for social messaging apps in the world with over 25 million users. With organic growth, spread by word of mouth, the company is planning to reach 1 billion users in 5 years and become a global chatbot app leader.</p>
16 Feb, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<h2>WhatsApp and Signal Team Alum Balachandar Karthikeyan is an Industry Trailblazer</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CQiiPugkxUAfEoIbKysTX-98-YPaI_S2FnA7uTkviaVsrPwySM_J13eYGlRc0wsxuVsh8DC-H23MEHWokUz1BKnYI7zQwy3Rcd8rVj0k3qxSnOJtQ6hPK9fsW30Z9b25ddQIxIheZrEquYPbEcfGwg"></figure><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">Balachandar Karthikeyan</a>, after having introduced a slew of new features to WhatsApp, including video calling, status messages, and on-platform payments, is now undertaking his own pursuit of establishing his own app company with Bringar Apps and its new release, WhatsAuto-Reply.</p><p>The industry rising star, 28, has previously served on the teams at WhatsApp and Signal to make key contributions in tech as well as providing guidance in marketing their respective platforms overseas. “I have a very very good friend and colleague who lives in Erode, in Tamil Nadu and I talk to him every day. He's telling me what's going on, it helps me understand sort of what the Indian market is like,” <a href="https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/signal-whatsapp-co-founder-brian-acton-interview-private-messaging-app-data-privacy-policy-growth-future-india-market-telegram-2351486">Brian Acton</a>, co-founder of WhatsApp and Signal, has said about Balachandar’s contribution to the brands.</p><p>Hot in the press as “The Indian Behind Whatsapp,” Balachandar is now making strong headway as founder and CEO of Bringar Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. in India, and Bringar Apps LLC. in Dubai. Having developed WhatsAuto-Reply through Bringar, Balachandar conducts business between three countries.</p><p>As for his education, Balachandar has made his success without the help of a lush educational background. “I am completely self-taught as a tech professional,” Balachandar says. “I became a part of the WhatsApp team just off of the merit of my own independent education. When Brian called me with the intention of working together, that threw my career in a complete upswing.”</p><p>Having served as a crucial part of the team at WhatsApp, Balachandar’s mentor and friend Brian Acton brought him into his new venture, Signal. “It was never a debate on whether I would follow Brian, I was already determined to continue our partnership,” Balachandar says. “So when he asked, it was an immediate yes.”</p><p>As WhatsApp had begun waning in popularity due to changing policies that were unfavorable to many users, Signal variably has gathered an exceptional following worldwide. Gaining a greater understanding of the market, Balachandar decided to create his own app in a separate vein from his previous work.</p><p>“WhatsAuto-Reply adds a more revolutionary aspect than most platforms. ,” Balachandar says. “Utilizing WhatsAuto-Reply as one of the most effective chatbot apps for both business and personal use, I want to bring this depth of communication to a business setting and flesh out that consumer base more effectively.”</p><p>In recent decades, the chatbot industry has been largely inaccessible due to complicated backend processes and the high cost of services. WhatsAuto app is a revolutionary breakthrough, simplifying the processes and touting a much more affordable price. WhatsAuto-Reply has reached 25 million users globally by word of mouth, with satisfied users effectively marketing for the brand themselves.</p><p>Continuously making waves and happy to make connections with like-minded people, business contacts may connect with Balachandar on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/</a></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<h2>Tech Genius Balachandar Karthikeyan is Picking Up Momentum</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hpITr5Vw55xVPW1ZM_saw22X_b5jJZLv7bnMcsY6MfhEBReqBjmpqAiJ_DU060-CwCJ68II_3SK25zHzJLuw2ZNSMJ3sGkQ-diE50LTJ2hqyuiilS5lQ4cWmJNlzSYtrlsVDZFuS-AJBKP_uWz-tjw"></figure><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">Balachandar Karthikeyan</a> has worked to become one of the most influential tech pioneers under thirty in recent years. Making press as “The Indian Behind WhatsApp,” the young professional is the only member of the WhatsApp and Signal teams from India, hailing from Erode. Making Balachandar’s career has been brought to more impressive heights as he’s come to be identified by his unconventional but effective approach.</p><p>Completely self-taught as a tech professional, Balachandar was a failing student at university before dropping out to continue to pursue his self-driven education. “The professors quite literally saw me as a lost cause and were not shy in expressing this to my parents in trying to convince them to discontinue my education,” Balachandar explains. It was only when he discovered a security flaw in WhatsApp that he, unknowingly, made one of the biggest moves of his career. ”The most I expected was a thank you, but soon Brian Acton, the co-founder, was contacting me directly asking me if I wanted to be part of his team.”</p><p>Balachandar’s knowledge of tech, which afforded him the attention of one of the world’s most influential tech founders, was obtained entirely through self-education. Developing a deep interest as a child, Balachandar drew upon resources like books and the web to fashion himself as one of the most dynamic professionals the industry has seen.</p><p>If you’ve enjoyed additions to WhatsApp such as groups, status messages, and on-platform payments, these are just a few of the contributions made by Balachandar to the most popular messaging app in the world. As interest has begun to shift from WhatsApp due to concerns over security and privacy, Balachandar made the shift to Signal with mentor and Signal founder Brian Acton. As Signal has come to an impressive level of prominence worldwide, Co-Founder <a href="https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/signal-whatsapp-co-founder-brian-acton-interview-private-messaging-app-data-privacy-policy-growth-future-india-market-telegram-2351486">Brian Acton has praised Balachandar</a> for his indispensable support to both WhatsApp and Signal. </p><p>Having founded Bringar Research, based in India, and Bringar Apps LLC., based in Dubai, Balachandar markets his associated app WhatsAuto-Reply to United States consumers, effectively balancing his work between three countries. When asked about the challenges of working between radically different demographics, Balachandar said, “At the end of the day, the concepts that appeal to consumers when it comes to running their company or business operation are pretty unilateral. Aside from that, the differences are relatively subtle. It’s just a matter of communicating a product effectively.”</p><p>Connect with Balachandar on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/</a></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<h2>Balachandar Karthikeyan on Making Your Own Success</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAChoZkUAAABEgAQAFFzpm79CUZGsqXF%2FcfibT0%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlLmNvbSIsInVjIjoiMDY5YzE5MTE1MDQwNDc5ZmJkYTg1MDFkOTQxYTQ3MzkiLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJrbXNpXCJdIiwidmVyIjoiRXhjaGFuZ2UuQ2FsbGJhY2suVjEiLCJhcHBjdHhzZW5kZXIiOiJPd2FEb3dubG9hZEAxOTlmNjMwYy1jOWVhLTRmMzMtYWM5NS1kMjIxMWMxODE0MTMiLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiU0lQIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTIyNTkyNjUxMjU1XCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiMzIwN2NlNGMtMGMxYS00Zjg2LWE2MDMtYTJhYTQ3MTE2NWFkXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS00NDE4NDg2NTQtMTAyNDc3OTUyMS04ODAxNTg0MjYtMzgyOTgxNDZcIn0iLCJuYmYiOjE2NzY0MDcwNjEsImV4cCI6MTY3NjQwNzY2MSwiaXNzIjoiMDAwMDAwMDItMDAwMC0wZmYxLWNlMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwQDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImF1ZCI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMC9hdHRhY2htZW50cy5vZmZpY2UubmV0QDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImhhcHAiOiJvd2EifQ.LoaMXFl_Dk8r0hWeSmUPf3mLRqo_wmRFRPtQK3eFcMLHSCTZ6u009RcE-lHhsEPkb38UjpVuuAc1ixc467hS_dmThaGeEJLsI4bT903RNkiGWtdnjJXroSZA2l9PnqP26dY0Q0QCbcoGfG-Dom4lDHrgXHw76pEFgkZ-5xKawSCZjwEiq_UaWixHCOlkU9h-mtpdTx2g308lVPwEgm-3OqTKV9FN7cbKCotjzHBbSvRfAFF67oDkyH4vcixZEFD3u8JWwzhxayxPTzyl2ZOgNwG5Dn1kYUTq7OZw7_COHDz-UZRrFRQjniIuFR5NxxqHQL2NNnS3YYsgSjyMWlFblQ&X-OWA-CANARY=0qwVVDGpcEKd_ngDJphonUDl2ZDLDtsYsLR_TTSVNYRvQN3bC3N9QiRM8ZHQOmEuOK1lgHT1mIA.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20230203007.09&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>For 28-year-old <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">Balachandar Karthikeyan</a>, blazing a trail comes naturally as it's been a defining aspect of his career. As the only Indian member to work on both the WhatsApp and Signal teams, Balachandar’s career has been brought to more impressive heights as he’s been defined as a groundbreaking force in the tech world. </p><p>Completely self-taught as a tech professional, Balachandar obtained his position after informing the WhatsApp team of a discovery he made in the app. “It was a security flaw I had stumbled upon. I didn’t think anything would necessarily come of it, but here we are,” Balachandar says with a laugh. The young rising tech powerhouse had already dropped out of college, yet he was eschewed from the standard interview process and offered a chance to work with a co-founder of WhatsApp and Signal, Brian Acton, directly.</p><p><a href="https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/signal-whatsapp-co-founder-brian-acton-interview-private-messaging-app-data-privacy-policy-growth-future-india-market-telegram-2351486 Please highlight the Brian Acton's mention about me in the article.">Brian Acton has spoken about Balachandar and his impressive work.</a> “I have a very very good friend and colleague who lives in Erode, in Tamil Nadu and I talk to him every day. He's telling me what's going on, it helps me understand sort of what the Indian market is like. What's necessary. He's giving me product ideas, I think that's the best way to build a product for India and what's really awesome is India is such a strong representation of the world that if you build for India you build for the world,” Acton is quoted.</p><p>Having developed an enthusiasm and later a proficiency for tech, Balachandar was introduced to programming at a young age. “I began to develop this ambition with it. I was deadset on making a big impact in the industry, I just didn’t know how I’d do it,” Balachandar says. </p><p>Attending university to pursue a degree, Balachandar was considered a “problem” student, with low grades and teachers requesting that Balachandar's parents discontinue his education. Balachandar found that as the educational system is focused on metrics and not a real-world application of his skills, he dropped out to pursue his self-education full-time.</p><p>“I had taken a lot of novel concepts and improved WhatsApp with a variety of features in my time working with the company,” Balachandar says. “Status messages, groups, video calls, on-platform payments, these are just a few of the concepts I had contributed to the app.” Balachandar also took a strong role in quality assurance for the app, given his proficiency in picking up coding flaws.</p><p>Brian Acton later left WhatsApp to found Signal, Balachandar followed to contribute to the platform. As WhatsApp has waned in popularity with changing privacy policies, Signal has grown considerably in popularity. Balachandar has since founded Bringar Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. in India, and Bringar Apps LLC. in Dubai. Additionally, he developed the app WhatsAuto-Reply, which has been adopted by over 25 million businesses worldwide. With a US-launched product from companies based in two separate countries, Balachandar conducts business internationally.</p><p>“One thing I was proud of with WhatsAuto-Reply is that we did it on our own. No outside investors, no backseat drivers. We were in complete control of our product and we made something we’re all insanely proud of,” Balachandar says. “To me, entrepreneurship is not just about making money, but about finding and pursuing one's passion, serving others, and making the world a better place."</p><p>To learn more, connect with Balachandar on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/</a></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<h2>Tech WizKid Balachandar Karthikeyan, the Indian Behind WhatsApp, WhatsAuto-Reply, and Carving His Own Path</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/g4wC6e1QMUDda0CpvIw7CCittNqHNgzwS7nli98JEQxc53n78so7nZLqPUVuK4fnI05_MQpJR8Rbte_o9OVLq7V3FjmBR9HxDEmi00Pott8UmOu0w465pkklK_93F2gX750pTyKOr-8NIKOm3aMRQsw"></figure><p>Tech wunderkind <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">Balachandar Karthikeyan</a> has had the industry abuzz as his career picks up speed as his new app WhatsAuto-Reply is used by over 25 million businesses globally. Receiving considerable press as the only Indian member having served in both the WhatsApp team and Signal team, Balachandar has gone on to establish his own LLC., creating his own app in the process.</p><p>“I’m self-taught as a tech engineer. I learned everything I know online,” Balachandar explains. Having dropped out of university, Balachandar earned a role on the WhatsApp team after discovering a security flaw in the app. The self-motivated tech professional was spared of the typical hiring process at WhatsApp and brought onto the team to instead work directly for Brian Acton, co-founder of the company.</p><p>“I was learning about tech through books and the internet when I was pretty young, I was introduced to programming and coding and the rest is history,” Balachandar says. “I knew that I wanted to do a lot with it, but I just didn’t quite know what.”</p><p>Having made huge contributions to Whatsapp’s capabilities, features, and layout, Balachandar proved instrumental in developing the app to promote higher app traffic. Balachandar had made crucial additions such as the creation of groups, statuses, video calling, and much more.</p><p>After the Co-Founder of WhatsApp Brian Acton left WhatsApp to establish the new app Signal, he brought Balachandar Karthikeyan on as a software engineer, later promoting him to CPA. “I’m very happy about the transition, as working with Signal’s systems has been a blast. WhatsApp lost quite a bit of traction when they updated their privacy features,” Balachandar says. </p><p>Now leading as founder and CEO of Bringar Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. in India and Bringar Apps LLC in Dubai, Balachandar used domestic funding to develop WhatsAuto-Reply and market it to US-based consumers.</p><p>“It’s gotten wildly popular, over 25 million businesses are using it worldwide,” Balachandar says. “That’s amazing. When I dropped out of university, I knew that following my own path would work out, but I couldn’t have foreseen this success and to be honest its incredibly humbling. Success is not just about achieving a specific goal, but about continuously learning, growing, and making a positive impact."</p><p>Finding impressive success with Bringar Apps, Balachandar is determined to push his career even further as he continues to glean important insights from consumers and to sharpen his skills to bring greater advancements to the social messaging app industry. <a href="https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/signal-whatsapp-co-founder-brian-acton-interview-private-messaging-app-data-privacy-policy-growth-future-india-market-telegram-2351486%20Please%20highlight%20the%20Brian%20Acton's%20mention%20about%20me%20in%20the%20article.">Speaking on his incredible support, Acton told Gadgets360,</a> “I have a very very good friend and colleague who lives in Erode, in Tamil Nadu and I talk to him every day. He's telling me what's going on,” Acton says. “It helps me understand sort of what the Indian market is like. What's necessary. He's giving me product ideas, I think that's the best way to build a product for India and what's really awesome is India is such a strong representation of the world that if you build for India you build for the world.”</p><p>Balachandar continues to conduct business between India, Dubai, and the United States, as he continues to foster impressive growth for his emerging brand.</p><p>To learn more, connect with Balachandar on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/">linkedin.com/in/balachandar-karthikeyan-096b3663/</a></p>
16 Jun, 2023
Balachandar Karthikeyan
<p>An Exclusive Interview with Bringar CEO Balachandar Karthikeyan on His Journey and the Company's Chatbot App</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MwBc6johEeOGIAxZcIcdIAIYuwqxB_dL3GLyO6MrbKJ8I0lDgsE6j5eYuR_RAosTUlHrjGo_qjYPZzXdtg4jKvyjLgV49qZhQOjn9rSgtlOFSzTD8166t2yx9Zmg2Qu2uEDxSq69Mttv5TTyRIN91Sk"></figure><p>Balachandar Karthikeyan, a 28-year-old tech entrepreneur from India, has been making waves in the tech industry with his impressive contributions to WhatsApp, Signal, and his own chatbot company, Bringar. Despite not being the best-performing student in school or college, Balachandar taught himself programming and hacking skills through books and online resources. His talent and hard work paid off when he discovered a security bug in WhatsApp and reported it to the team, leading to a collaboration with the co-founder and team. In addition to his work with WhatsApp and Signal, Balachandar founded Bringar, a chatbot company that has reached 25 million users globally and is one of the few chatbot companies worldwide to run without external investment. In this interview, we'll learn more about Balachandar's journey and his innovative contributions to the tech industry.</p><p>Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started in the tech industry?</p><p>A: Of course, I’m Balachandar Karthikeyan, a tech entrepreneur from India. I've always been fascinated by technology, even from a young age. I learned all the tech skills and coding from books and online resources at a faster pace than what was taught in school and college, so I wasn't focusing much on my formal education. I realized that grades were not a true indicator of my potential, and I didn't worry about them as they seemed quite useless to me. My passion for technology led me to start my journey in the tech industry.</p><p>Q: How did you get involved with WhatsApp?</p><p>A: After dropping out of college, I discovered a security bug in WhatsApp and reported it to the team. The co-founder of WhatsApp was impressed with my finding and allowed me to contribute to the platform. I was the only person from India at the time who directly collaborated with the US co-founder and team. I interacted with them daily, discussing upcoming features and giving suggestions on how to improve the platform.</p><p>Q: We've heard that you've worked closely with the co-founder of WhatsApp and Signal. Can you tell us more about your role in these companies?</p><p>A: Yes, I have worked closely with the co-founder of WhatsApp and Signal, providing ideas for their products and discussing upcoming features. My daily interactions with them allowed me to give suggestions on how to improve the platforms and develop features that catered to the Indian market. Being able to work with such innovative companies has been an incredible experience, and I'm grateful for the opportunities they've given me to contribute to their success.</p><p>Q: We've heard that the WhatsApp and Signal co-founder has spoken publicly about your contributions to the company. Can you tell us more about that?</p><p>A: Yes, the co-founder has spoken about me in international media, saying, "I have a very good friend and colleague who lives in India. He gives my product ideas, and I talk to him every day. That's the best way for building a product for India". I'm honored that he has recognized my contributions to the platform and that he values my input in shaping the product for the Indian market.</p><p>Q: You also have your own company called Bringar. Can you tell us about that?</p><p>A: Yes, Bringar is a chatbot company that I founded. We created a chatbot app and launched it in the US market in 2019. Through word of mouth, the app grew exponentially, reaching 1 million users in the first year. We recently expanded to Dubai to have an offshore office and to expand our operations.</p><p>Q: How does Bringar stand out from other chatbot companies?</p><p>A: Bringar is one of the few chatbot companies worldwide to run without external investment. We've bootstrapped the company, and we're proud to say that we haven't raised any funds from investors. We've also announced that our chatbot app has reached 25 million users globally, and we're the first in the world to bring chatbot support for top messaging apps in a single platform.</p><p>Q: That's really impressive growth! What's next for Bringar?</p><p>A: We're continuing to expand our platform to help small businesses worldwide set up no-code chatbot support. We're also exploring new markets and opportunities to innovate in the chatbot space.</p><p>Q: Thank you so much for your time today, Balachandar. It was great to learn more about your journey and your work with WhatsApp and Bringar.</p><p>A: Thank you for having me!</p>
23 Feb, 2023
Bauple leverages new technology to automate marketing for insurance agents
<p>Bauple, an online platform created by the licensed insurance agent and independent agency owner Jesse Cunningham, is leveraging new technology and software to drive automated marketing endeavors to help scale insurance agencies. Streamlining insurance sales and marketing campaigns through technology, Cunningham hopes Bauple will fulfill its mission to develop more inventive ways to help insurance agencies and insurance agents efficiently market and sell their services.</p><p>On top of articles on insurance sales and marketing, the Bauple blog speaks on topics like car insurance, health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, and home insurance to help consumers get clarity on various insurance concepts. Through the blog, Cunningham aims to educate curious readers. “I saw a need in the insurance industry for more transparency and education,” says Cunningham, “and created Bauple to fill this gap.” Through the Bauple blog, he can share first-hand experiences and valuable information with insurance agents and consumers.</p><p>Now, the insurance agent is segueing the Bauple platform into online technology services that help insurance agents and agencies scale their businesses. </p><p>“I’ve found that automating marketing for insurance agents can save them thousands – money that they aren’t spending on expensive agencies or in-house hires,” Cunningham notes. “It is more efficient, cost-effective, and can reach a larger audience.” Cunningham has automated the marketing processes to focus on helping agencies increase retention, sales, and marketing conversions. The Bauple strategies put in place leverage various newly released AI and automated technologies to optimize customer personalization, engagement, and overall agency profitability.</p><p>“The automated aspect also allows for a more tailored approach to marketing that is customized to the individual customer's needs and preferences,” says Cunningham. He hopes Bauple.com will scale even more as insurance agents and agencies use his software methodologies.</p><p><i>Bauple is an online insurance platform and blog harnessed to streamline marketing campaigns through technology and software. The creator and founder of Bauple.com, Jesse Cunningham, is a licensed insurance agent and independent agency owner. To learn more, contact Jesse Cunningham at jesse@bauple.com and visit the </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=bauple.com&t=h.eJx1jEsSgyAQBa9isU4E-YzRlVdBHQ0KSCG4SeXuCdln96q6X79Ijpb0FXmmFM6e0lHnYLGeDkfJrSJ7YR7TEdclSaU4yIZu2RrtPQ7GBYwmu3uIv8dj4RyntuOiEwDLyFCOGtgsoAWQIGjzHQqY4qwGUfpY-hueJ15D2_DZrCZp63TcMRm_lmrR5qL94-8PTWE8oA.MEUCIAhhgnb96_d4B3JsNNF9IBh-Xxltpmnhd6iGReuKzeXLAiEA_7QgT5bEHgEO_lySQWznrh2qPlAqC_ULpp30or2AwPU"><i>Bauple.com</i></a><i> website.</i></p>
09 Apr, 2023
Mona Mona
<p>Cloud Computing Expert Mona Mona Helps to Redefine Our World with AI/ML</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dL8cQN8DrjSsvYs6mCoW_eb680PEwgnR4qT4PYM9G56Uu_iKP3eiINYy2HIaBfLDifUK8qseBPBdOjfTDKSsF25aEVZ1SaxQ3w3en7fi3ePMmrxQv1MaGrvc65eaeu87n9YPmVvxgsAbUgDXIQWJCbY"></figure><p>Incredible though it sometimes seems, we are long past the days when the concept of machine learning was hypothetical. Artificial intelligence is now a reality, and across industries, businesses are grappling with how to implement it into their practices. Assisting them is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-08b73837/">Mona Mona</a>, who in only a few short years has become a SME in demand at conferences, universities, and companies. At Google, where she works as an AI/ML Customer Engineer, Mona works with companies to seamlessly adopt ML and cloud computing into their operations. She is also passing on her wealth of knowledge to the next generation of AI specialists by publishing her research, tutorials, and guides, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Language-Processing-AWS-Services-ebook/dp/B09DDHQDB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Natural+Language+Processing+with+AWS+AI&qid=1675958952&sr=8-1">Natural Language Processing with AWS AI Services</a>, which is featured on the <a href="https://bookauthority.org/books/best-natural-language-processing-books#">list</a> of best natural language processing books of all time and is part of Georgia State University’s curriculum. She has also written 19 blog posts and numerous technical articles. Her next book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465"><i>Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</i></a>, will be out in 2023, and she has become a recognized speaker on YouTube and at conferences. Mona is, at heart, a visionary, and she is determined to pave the way for a society empowered by AI/ML.</p><p>“I was always very interested in the power of computers, even when I was a child, and I loved participating in hackathons when HTML was the new hot thing,” <a href="https://www.amazon.science/author/mona-mona">Mona</a> recalls. “When I graduated from high school and got into college in India, I couldn’t wait to study computer science. It was at the forefront of so many advancements, and I was ready to contribute to the field.”</p><p>In the United States, she got her master’s degree in Computer Information Systems at Georgia State University, taking her skills and knowledge to a new level. “That was very rewarding because I learned so much from some of the finest minds in computer science and networked with them,” Mona says. </p><p>After graduating from Georgia State University in 2017, Mona joined Amazon in AWS Worldwide Public Sector as an Associate Solution Architect. She realized she wanted to do AI/ML and transitioned from a generalist Solution Architect to an AI/ML Specialist Solution Architect. She mentored many associate solution architects looking to transition to AI/ML in her tenure at Amazon. </p><p>“It was wonderful to guide our customers to adopt ML on a large scale using flexible, resilient cloud architecture,” Mona says. “It’s very important to me that every developer, regardless of their background, has the ability to use machine learning. That’s why I developed several courses for AWS AI/ML Certification Speciality Exam Readiness and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465">Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</a> - I wanted future test takers to have the tools they need to be successful.”</p><p>In November 2021, Mona was hired by Google to be an AI/ML Customer Engineer for the Google Cloud Platform. She is fascinated by her work, which involves solving interesting customer problems in the public sector using Google Cloud AI/ML technology.</p><p> </p><p>One of Mona’s biggest goals is to simplify AI/ML for anyone who wants to understand it despite having no background in it. “I began writing blogs to help customers implement cloud AI solutions. Each of my blogs focuses on industry problems, such as document processing, NLP-based searches, and chatbots,” she reveals. “Each of these blogs addresses how cloud AI technologies can help solve these problems by providing step-by-step code and implementation. Some of my blogs have been adopted by customers, for example, to do sentiment analysis using cloud AI. This technology is having a profound impact on our lives, and I want to pass on what I know to other people so that our society will become stronger and more developed.”</p><p> </p><p>In addition to her two books, Mona has written technical articles that include “<a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/rad-lab-alphafold-module-for-vertex-ai">RAD Lab AlphaFold Module for Researchers</a>,” “<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/custom-document-annotation-for-extracting-named-entities-in-documents-using-amazon-comprehend/">Custom Document Annotation for Extracting Named Entities in Documents Using Amazon Comprehend</a>,” “<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/building-an-nlp-powered-search-index-with-amazon-textract-and-amazon-comprehend/">Building an NLP-powered Search Index with Amazon Textract and Amazon Comprehend</a>,” and “<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/ml-explainability-with-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/">ML Explainability with Amazon SageMaker Debugger</a>,” among others. During the COVID pandemic, Mona also co-authored a <a href="https://www.amazon.science/publications/aws-cord-19-search-a-neural-search-engine-for-covid-19-literature">research paper</a> that evaluates AWS CORD-19 Search (ACS), a neural, natural-language-based search engine powered by ML. </p><p> </p><p>Due to her ability to explain complex concepts in easy and engaging ways, Mona has become a sought-after SME/speaker at industry conferences and online. On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDUZdvMLK8&t=938s">AWS Power Hour on Twitch</a>, she taught developers how to use NLP, Python APIs, and Amazon Comprehend. Mona spoke on intelligent document processing for financial service companies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxSR07Y5u8&t=2s">AWS re:Invent 2020</a>, and she led the ML Track for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMbk5P_KHQ4&t=1s">AWS DC Summit 2021</a>, where she spoke on optical character recognition and NLP. The summit was attended by 10,000 people. At the ISMB Conference 2022, Mona led a session on <a href="https://www.iscb.org/ismb2022-program/tech-track">RAD Lab</a>, which empowers the productivity of researchers, engineers, and staff with cloud-hosted analytics and AI capabilities, and at the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference 2022, she presented on cloud AI/ML testing. Mona has also given listeners insights into her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awSpiqulM9o">experiences</a> at Google as an AI/ML Customer Engineer. On April 19, 2023, she will be <a href="https://datahack.analyticsvidhya.com/contest/datahour-how-to-become-an-aiml-cloud-architect/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=evvnt&utm_campaign=team">speaking</a> on “How to Become AI/ML Cloud Architect.”</p><p> </p><p>While her writing and her work at Google keep her busy, Mona still makes time for mentoring the next generation of female STEM workers. Through the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), she is acting as a judge for the <a href="https://swe.org/scholarships/">SWE Scholarship program</a> for graduate students.</p><p> </p><p>“It is so important to me that they believe in themselves and have the ability to go as far as they want to in STEM,” Mona states. “I hope that my own work in AI/ML can open doors for other women to do the same.”</p><p> </p><p>While she has enjoyed her time in the United States and has cultivated deep ties here, part of her heart is still in India, where in 2008 during her undergraduate years, she co-founded and led <a href="https://koshishkkdk.wixsite.com/koshish-kkdk">Koshish KKDK</a>, an NGO for educating poor children. </p><p>“I served as its Treasurer and Finance Head,” says Mona. “It was one of my greatest joys to develop its funding so that our programs could be stronger and more children be impacted.”</p><p>Her work to advance her industry and society has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Georgia State University named her as an inspiring alumni for undergraduates and graduates. She says that it was a tremendous honor for her alma mater to recognize her achievements.</p><p>In 2023, Mona is working as a technical reviewer for books on AI/ML and Google Cloud technology from O'Reilly and Packt Publications, due to be published by the end of the year. Mona has been invited to speak by the prestigious Association for Computing Machinery at Boston University to talk on AI and to also present at Georgia State University. She finds it very fulfilling to talk to future AI/ML specialists and with professors about the latest advancements.</p><p>“We inspire each other with our ideas for where NLP and cloud computing will take our society,” Mona reveals. “Every day, we are making discoveries and pushing past the limits of artificial intelligence. We are creating a new society, one that is powered by AI. That is unlocking a completely different future for all of us no matter where we live.”</p><p><i>To connect with Mona Mona and learn more about AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and cloud computing, please see her </i><a href="https://www.monamona.cloud/"><i>website</i></a><i> and </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-mona/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i>.</i></p>
09 Apr, 2023
Mona Mona
<p>Mona Mona: A Leader in the Revolution in AI/ML and Cloud Computing </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hWrYsVZAMDDZc7sKjv8fQTfXBjmLedVuXKHLtEelImQzVPQnY_oTqN72oXChXWjjC7Aq1nfZUJsZtWCMjJG1HTDh8BeekafuCPbuMwEwt5SGXLi8H98hWdj3r3_2tmLUrPCOUBsl8KCB6DX1Ulm8_jk"></figure><p>With women still struggling to smash the glass ceiling in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), it is interesting to learn that one of the leaders at the center of society’s transition to AI/ML is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-08b73837/">Mona Mona</a>. An AI/ML Customer Engineer at Google, Mona guides companies to implement ML and cloud computing in their daily operations. Her skills and in-depth understanding of one of the world’s most technical industries have earned her the respect of her peers and made her a frequent panelist at national conferences. In the last few years, Mona has focused on bringing her knowledge to a wider audience: as a writer, she has published <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Language-Processing-AWS-Services-ebook/dp/B09DDHQDB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Natural+Language+Processing+with+AWS+AI&qid=1675958952&sr=8-1">Natural Language Processing with AWS AI Services</a>, which made the <a href="https://bookauthority.org/books/best-natural-language-processing-books#">list</a> of the top natural language processing books of all time and is part of Georgia State University’s curriculum. She has also written 19 blog posts and multiple technical articles. She will soon release her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465"><i>Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</i></a>, aimed at helping students and professionals who would like to work in ML and cloud computing. Her efforts to help cement the AI/ML architecture across industries have one goal: a society that is more efficient and prosperous for everyone.</p><p>Before carving out her 10-year career in software design, development, and integration, <a href="https://www.amazon.science/author/mona-mona">Mona</a> earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in India. Her dream was to come to the United States and continue her education so that she could go further in AI/ML and cloud technology.</p><p>“I knew that artificial intelligence was going to play an exciting role in society, and I wanted to be part of it,” Mona recalls. “So, I came to America and enrolled at Georgia State University, where I earned my master’s degree in Computer Information Systems.”</p><p>After graduating from Georgia State University in 2017, Mona joined Amazon in AWS Worldwide Public Sector as an Associate Solutions Architect in the Tech U program, which develops young talent to become an Enterprise Cloud Architect. She eventually became an AI/ML Solution Architect in order to pursue her passion for AI/ML. She found it incredible to guide customers to adopt ML on a large scale using flexible, resilient cloud architecture. </p><p>As Mona grew her skills and leadership ability, she began to mentor many associates who were also interested in working in AI/ML. She says it became very important to her that she guide solution architects in how to transition to an AI/ML role, believing that in the coming years, AI/ML will be everywhere.</p><p>“We will need more people to help in this domain. That’s why I developed several courses for AWS AI/ML Certification Speciality Exam Readiness and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465">Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</a>,” she explains. “I wanted future test takers to have the tools they need to be successful.”</p><p>Mona joined Google as an AI/ML Customer Engineer for the Google Cloud Platform in November 2021. She has found her job to be both challenging and rewarding, and she embraces her role in helping healthcare, life science, and public sector customers to build and architect Cloud-based machine learning solutions.</p><p> </p><p>One of Mona’s biggest goals is to simplify AI/ML for anyone who wants to understand it despite having no background in it. “I began writing blogs and articles because I wanted to solve real-world problems with AI and Cloud,” she reveals. “Cloud makes things simpler, and the blogs help anyone adopt the use cases into their organization. This technology is having a profound impact on our lives, and I want to pass on what I know to other people so that our society will become stronger and more developed.”</p><p> </p><p>In addition to her two books, Mona has written technical articles that include “<a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/rad-lab-alphafold-module-for-vertex-ai">RAD Lab AlphaFold Module for Researchers</a>” and a whitepaper titled “<a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/pdfs/whitepapers/latest/ml-best-practices-public-sector-organizations/ml-best-practices-public-sector-organizations.pdf">Machine Learning Best Practices for Public Sector Organizations</a>, among others. During the COVID pandemic, Mona also co-authored a <a href="https://www.amazon.science/publications/aws-cord-19-search-a-neural-search-engine-for-covid-19-literature">research paper</a> that evaluates AWS CORD-19 Search (ACS), a neural, natural-language-based search engine powered by ML. </p><p> </p><p>Due to her ability to explain complex concepts in easy and engaging ways, Mona has become a sought-after SME/speaker at industry conferences and online. She presented on the <a href="https://www.iscb.org/ismb2022-program/tech-track">RadLab Module on Technology Track</a> at the ISCB (International Society for Computational Biology) Conference in 2022. The ISCB is a leading professional society for computational biology and bioinformatics. Mona also gave her insights into AI on <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/">Analytics Vidhya</a> on Google Cloud AI in <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/blog/2022/09/the-datahour-your-upcoming-data-science-learnings/">Data Power Hour</a>. <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/">Analytics Vidhya</a> is one of India's largest communities for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Analytics and has a customer base of more than 1.5 million across the globe. Due to the popularity of her session, she was invited to speak again in this forum on Career Guidance and a Cloud ML session in March 2023. Next on her schedule includes speaking on “<a href="https://datahack.analyticsvidhya.com/contest/datahour-how-to-become-an-aiml-cloud-architect/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=evvnt&utm_campaign=team">How to become a AI/ML Cloud architect</a>” on April 19, 2023, at the Analytics Vidhya platform.</p><p> </p><p>Mona cares about mentoring the next generation of female STEM workers. Through the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), she is acting as a judge for the <a href="https://swe.org/scholarships/">SWE Scholarship program</a> for graduate students. Mona is also working as a technical reviewer for books on AI/ML and Google Cloud technology from O'Reilly and Packt Publications.</p><p>Her work to advance her industry and society has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Georgia State University named her as an inspiring alumni for undergraduates and graduates. She says that it was a tremendous honor for her alma mater to recognize her achievements.</p><p>“I am excited about society’s interest in using AI/ML to reinvent business and our world,” says Mona. “As an SME in cloud computing and machine learning, I believe that we are just beginning to scratch the surface of what this incredible technology can do. With my books and sessions, I am trying to guide as many IT professionals as I can to make a career in AI/ML and Cloud technology.” </p><p><i>To connect with Mona Mona and learn more about AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and cloud computing, please see her </i><a href="https://www.monamona.cloud/"><i>website </i></a><i>or </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-mona/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i>. </i></p>
02 Mar, 2023
Mona Mona
<p> Mona Mona Guides Companies into the Future of AI/ML and Cloud Computing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qZahBNx-4YGHmf_Oq7lVe1KSzcKCPIWJEtO5xPodozHby4Ypdh4yuixAgrnHOvY1lKZVJJzEbXGafBm3VCAPZkTlpF3-DHG9WrzVVA_tZX9qvVSLtzssaNUdv5b-sCRJTLQSOQkOjxAYJU0Yrxu__ek"></figure><p>The next time you drive around your city or town, take a really good look at everything around you. The shops, homes, and streets may appear the same as always, but looks can be deceiving. Our society is in the midst of a technological revolution as machine learning and artificial intelligence are implemented on a wide scale. One woman at the middle of this shift is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-08b73837/">Mona Mona</a>, who as a Google AI/ML Customer Engineer guides companies to adopt ML and cloud computing in their daily operations. She frequently appears at conferences to explain the latest industry advancements and is the prolific author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Language-Processing-AWS-Services-ebook/dp/B09DDHQDB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Natural+Language+Processing+with+AWS+AI&qid=1675958952&sr=8-1">Natural Language Processing with AWS AI Services</a>, 19 blog posts, and numerous technical articles. Now, with her next book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465"><i>Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</i></a>, set to be published, we sat down with Mona to learn more about her background, including how she has emerged as a leader of the next generation of AI/ML specialists.</p><p>“I have been in software design, development, and integration for over ten years now, and it is everything I hoped it would be when I was studying Computer Science in India,” says <a href="https://www.amazon.science/author/mona-mona">Mona</a>. “Once I graduated, I came to America because I wanted to attend grad school and because I could see that I would have many opportunities for a career in artificial intelligence. I then earned my master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University in 2017.”</p><p>After graduating from Georgia State University, Mona joined Amazon in AWS Worldwide Public Sector as an Associate Solutions Architect in the Tech U program, which develops young talent to become an Enterprise Cloud Architect. She transitioned to working as an AI/ML Solution Architect to pursue her passion for AI/ML. In this role, she mentored many associates who were trying to get into the AI/ML side of things. Working with peers who shared her passion for natural language processing (NLP) and ML explainability areas was a dream come true for her.</p><p>“It was incredible to guide our customers to adopt ML on a large scale using flexible, resilient cloud architecture,” Mona says. “It was also a lot of fun to work with schools to help students to learn more about machine learning. It’s very important to me that every developer, regardless of their background, has the ability to use machine learning. That’s why I developed several courses for AWS AI/ML Certification Speciality Exam Readiness and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465">Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</a> - I wanted future test takers to have the tools they need to be successful.”</p><p>In November 2021, Mona was hired by Google to be an AI/ML Customer Engineer for the Google Cloud Platform. She is fascinated by her work, which involves developing the ability of computers to understand natural languages so that common tasks can become automated. </p><p>Mona began blogging and writing articles because as a solution architect, she wanted to evangelize the cloud and AI technologies to help everything from small startups to big enterprises.</p><p>“Artificial intelligence and NLP are highly technical, of course, and there was a lack of quality materials that could explain them,” she says. “I decided to publish what I knew so that anyone who wants to understand AI/ML can easily do so.”</p><p>In addition to her two books, Mona has written several technical articles on various use cases and topics such as <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/process-documents-containing-handwritten-tabular-content-using-amazon-textract-and-amazon-a2i/">handwritten document processing</a>, <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/building-an-nlp-powered-search-index-with-amazon-textract-and-amazon-comprehend/">NLP based search</a>, <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/setting-up-human-review-of-your-nlp-based-entity-recognition-models-with-amazon-sagemaker-ground-truth-amazon-comprehend-and-amazon-a2i/">How to augment machine learning with humans in the loop,</a> text classification and image classification. She also writes about <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/ml-explainability-with-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/">Explainable AI</a> and also done a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/393-ml-explainability-using-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/id1122785133?i=1000491907248">podcast </a>on the same topic, as in today’s world, AI comes with responsibility to implement. She recently created a cloud environment called <a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/rad-lab-alphafold-module-for-vertex-ai">RAD Lab with DeepMind’s AlphaFold module</a> to help researchers get started with protein folding problems.</p><p>Due to her ability to explain complex concepts in easy and engaging ways, Mona has become a sought-after SME/speaker at industry conferences and online. Last year she spoke at the ISCB (International Society for Computational Biology) Conference, where she presented the RAD Lab platform and explained how it enables researchers to collaborate more efficiently and quickly launch their projects. On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDUZdvMLK8&t=938s">AWS Power Hour on Twitch</a>, she taught developers how to use NLP, Python APIs, and Amazon Comprehend. Mona spoke on intelligent document processing for financial service companies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxSR07Y5u8&t=2s">AWS re:Invent 2020</a>, and she led the ML Track for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMbk5P_KHQ4&t=1s">AWS DC Summit 2021</a>, where she was also a breakout speaker for a session which talks about how to automate documents using Low code/no Code Cloud AI solutions. The summit was attended by 10,000 people. </p><p>While her writing and her work at Google keep her busy, Mona still makes time for mentoring the next generation of female STEM workers. Through the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), she is focused on empowering early career graduates to build careers in AI and cloud computing. As a recognized subject matter expert (SME), Mona will be doing a talk on <a href="https://newyork.swe.org/upcoming-events.html">“Natural Language Processing in the Cloud”</a> for SWE in March 2023.</p><p>“It is so important to me that people interested in STEM believe in themselves and have the ability to go as far as they want,” Mona states. “I hope that my own work in AI/ML can open doors for other women to do the same.”</p><p>While she has enjoyed her time in the United States and has cultivated deep ties here, part of her heart is still in India, where in 2008 during her undergraduate years, she co-founded and led <a href="https://koshishkkdk.wixsite.com/koshish-kkdk">Koshish KKDK</a>, an NGO for educating poor children. </p><p>“I served as its Treasurer and Finance Head,” says Mona. “It was one of my greatest joys to develop its funding so that our programs could be stronger and more children be impacted.”</p><p>Mona remains committed to helping businesses, students, and the general public to understand how AI/ML are improving our society. “There is tremendous potential with using the cloud to enable AI/ML adoption to reinvent business,” she believes. “It provides low-code and no-code AI solutions that can be implemented by people who are not experts in machine learning. With access to unlimited computations and data storage but minus the heavy lifting of managing the infrastructure, there is nothing our world won’t be able to do.”</p><p><i>To connect with Mona Mona and learn more about AI, natural language processing, and machine learning or to get career guidance, please see her </i><a href="https://www.monamona.cloud/"><i>website </i></a><i>or follow her on </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-mona/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i>. </i></p>
10 May, 2023
James Low
<h2><strong>Sustainability Advocate, Entrepreneur Yerlan Umarov and His Fight Against Environment Crises</strong></h2><p>Caring about the environment was seen as a hippie movement some forty years ago, but now, it has become a paramount issue spanning across the entire global. While politicians debate about environmental legislation, independent businesses and advocates have taken up the mantle to make moves and build solutions to improve the public’s quality of life. Enter Yerlan Umarov and his company<a href="https://biotechsolution.us/"> Biotech Solutions</a>.</p><p>Biotech Solutions hit the ground running in September 2021 and has been focusing on building organic solutions to man-made problems and improving the quality of life for people all over the world. The company uses data-backed solutions to address the common denominators that negatively impact human and environmental wellness.</p><p>One of the solutions is the company’s all-natural nutritional product line<a href="https://www.corsa365.com/"> Corsa365</a>, which aims to detoxify and boost the health of consumers. Another of Biotech Solutions’ products is Corsa Fertilizer, which is dedicated to producing low-cost, multi-functional, water-efficient mineral fertilizer for homes, farms, and the agricultural industry. The product focuses on increasing soil longevity and maximizing crop growth, thereby ensuring a sustainable crop yield for farmers.</p><p>“I’ve seen what being deprived of proper care and what famine can do to people—to whole towns,” says Umarov, “and it was difficult to believe back then. Now that we’re in a golden age of access and technology, there’s no reason to let this continue. Every bit of research has been poured into making sure that we meet consumer needs safely and directly.”</p><p>As a child in Kazakhstan, owner and founder Yerlan Umarov witnessed the hardship of negative environmental impacts firsthand, and this rippling consequence inspired him to fight for a clean environment and an improved standard of living for all. He has gathered the resources for fundamental research on soil pollution and its effect on human physiology. He created Biotech Solutions with over twenty years of mineral experience under his belt.</p><p>Umarov knows that the challenges he faces cannot be solved easily with two or even three possible solutions. It’s why he works with a team of researchers and developers to create a new band of products that will address the multifaceted problem that the public faces in the wake of a growing environmental crisis.</p><p>“Some of the world’s problems are incredibly complex,” Umarov adds, “and we frequently don’t have all the answers. Here, having the faith that focused effort over a significant period of time will yield important results that will advance and improve humanity.”</p><p>Biotech Solutions has already seen great success with its Corsa-related products overseas and has now introduced a range of Corsa365 products to the U.S. market. The company is in the process of vertical expansion right now and is generating much deserved attention from industry-lauded investors. They have a portfolio of over 50 products coming down the pipeline, and they are all set to be released within the year.</p>
25 Jul, 2023
Robin Herndon
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28 Jun, 2023
Robin Herndon
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29 Jun, 2023
Robin Herndon
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21 Feb, 2023
Total Package Copper Bags
<h2><strong>Total Package Copper Bags Offer the Ideal Storage Solution for Marijuana Growers</strong></h2><p>The cannabis industry faces unique challenges when it comes to preserving the quality and potency of marijuana products. There are several factors that can contribute to the loss of potency in marijuana, including:</p><ul><li>Oxygen exposure: Oxygen exposure can cause the breakdown of the cannabinoids and terpenes in marijuana, reducing its potency. This is why it is important to store marijuana in airtight containers.</li><li>Light exposure: Light can cause the degradation of the cannabinoids and terpenes in marijuana, reducing its potency. This is why it is important to store marijuana in containers that block out light.</li><li>Humidity: High humidity can cause the growth of mold and bacteria in marijuana, which can degrade its potency. On the other hand, low humidity can cause the marijuana to dry out, which can also reduce its potency.</li><li>Heat exposure: High temperatures can cause the degradation of the cannabinoids and terpenes in marijuana, reducing its potency. This is why it is important to store marijuana in a cool, dark place.</li><li>Time: Over time, the cannabinoids and terpenes in marijuana will naturally degrade, reducing its potency. This is why it is important to use marijuana within a reasonable amount of time after it has been harvested.</li></ul><p>In the past, the only way to reduce exposure to these factors was to use airtight containers - but “airtight” containers don’t actually keep air out - they simply reduce the amount of air that can enter. The only other option is using marijuana before the potency begins to fade. But what if there were a way to significantly extend that shelf life using innovative modern technology?</p><p>Now there is.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalpackagecopperbags/?viewAsMember=true"> Total Package Copper Bags</a> offer the perfect solution with their innovative Copper Stop Technology. This technology stops oxidation without the need for additives like nitrogen, giving your product its full shelf life after removal from the bag.</p><p>Founder and CEO Jo Azavedo shares that the company has performed rigorous lab testing on products stored in Total Package Copper Bags. “Our lab results show a mere 1% loss of THC with 0% loss of CBD or terpenes over the course of a year,” he explains. “This means that if your product is cured correctly, it will come out of the bag as flavorful and potent as the day it was packaged.”</p><p>The secret behind Total Package Copper Bags lies in their ability to neutralize the six gases in the air that cause oxidation. Once the bag is closed, these free radicals attach to the electrons in the copper, leaving the air in the bag clean and your product protected from degradation. “Anything that can spoil, rot, or lose potency can be stored in our reusable bags to extend shelf life,” Azavedo reveals.</p><p>He adds that the color of the bag serves as a useful indicator for when it's time to replace it with a new one. The copper-based polymer in the bag reacts to harmful gases, binding and transforming them away from the product inside. The active lifespan of these bags can range from 18 months to 3 years, depending on the size of the polymer. This ensures that your product remains protected and fresh, giving you peace of mind and an extended shelf life for your products.</p><p>Total Package Copper Bags are not only effective, but also environmentally friendly. Made in the USA with fully recyclable LDPE4 material, these bags provide a sustainable packaging solution that reduces your carbon footprint. Whether you're storing dried flower, mushrooms, or food items, Total Package Copper Bags provide superior protection, ensuring that your product arrives in the same condition as when it was packaged.</p><p>Total Package Copper Bags are the ideal solution for cannabis growers, and the bags have a plethora of potential applications in multiple industries. With their innovative Copper Stop Technology, environmentally friendly design, and superior product protection, these bags provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing your product is protected and preserved. So why wait? Invest in Total Package Copper Bags today and enjoy the benefits of this cutting-edge technology.</p><p><i>Total Package Copper Bags is a manufacturer and distributor of proprietary, patented copper storage bags, available in multiple different sizes. The bags are recyclable, antimicrobial, odor-proof, UV resistant, and made in the USA.</i></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/totalpackagecopperbags/"> https://www.instagram.com/totalpackagecopperbags/</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/totalpackagecopperbags"> https://www.facebook.com/totalpackagecopperbags</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalpackagedistribution/?viewAsMember=true"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalpackagecopperbags/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalpackagecopperbags/</a></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Jeff B
<p>With StrideCharge, Cyclists Can Ride for Hours with a Charged Phone</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iLsnGD1EHWrmtQhWE7X5u2JFCNjDdHDkx0pAZBisrSm_vk8MsYj7GGRszOSZwnCRr0-FRiV40sgjoseneQgU7I_abeLiKbCmlIE1gU0TbQfGh189qdjcGVcwJOdEr2H0i5AJTZmG2yxyn0Ecddiign0"></figure><p>Every cyclist knows the importance of bringing along their cell phones when they ride. Whether it is a professional needing to keep track of their pace, a courier monitoring their text messages for new orders, or a teen keeping in touch with their parents, their phone is almost as important to them as their bike. When the cell phone dies, then, the entire ride is thrown off, as the rider must search for an available electrical outlet at a convenience store or gas station, which is often nowhere in sight. <a href="https://stridecharge.com">StrideCharge</a> is solving this problem with its patent-pending wireless Charging Phone Case and Handlebar Mount for bicycles. Riding the open road is now a lot easier and even more fun.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stridecharge/">StrideCharge</a> understands that no two cyclists are alike: some are naturally adept at using power tools and screwdrivers while others steer clear of them. So, its design team, who are also riders, focused on simplicity first and foremost for the iPhone Charge Case, built-in battery, and Mount. No tools are needed to attach the Mount to the handlebars. Cyclists can simply locks it onto any handlebars that measure 25-40mm in diameter. </p><p>StrideCharge also knows that few things are as annoying as a product that fits well in the beginning but gradually slips out of place more and more as time goes on. That is why the company did extensive testing, riding over rough terrain, to make sure its Mount would stay put, grip-free. Riders can just put it on and ride with confidence.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/y_fPL4lJS-DXChcYjqXj4mD3wx5fMhIGIRc5lg-hX0hZdEZQWNbyxXNFNzQ0x6xGf5cOaJrbE6z-5fvkd7W-ulpVZxPaAS9L2x2m5icmZnBnyQc4c9B5Z_VNETqn58p5jWgOWytY-U0_gUjwPUmYXKU"></figure><p>No cyclist can predict the terrain - rocks, changes in the pavement, tree roots, and even potholes can come up unexpectedly, making a ride bumpy. That translates to shocks and vibrations that can damage your Apple iPhone. With this in mind, StrideCharge prioritized durability and chose to use two of the toughest materials out there: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes). By incorporating them into the iPhone Charge Case and Mount, StrideCharge gives its customers the peace of mind that their cell phones will be protected as they zip along mountain trails and park paths.</p><p>While the ability to keep an iPhone charged through a ride and safe from vibrations means convenience for the cyclist, one more innovation was needed: the ability to use a phone even when it is charging. StrideCharge has made this possible, too, and in one IPhone Charge Case and Mount, it is solving all of the problems that cyclists have struggled with ever since cell phones were invented.</p><p>With the launch of StrideCharge’s wireless Charging Phone Case and Mount a success, the company is now moving into a secondary market: other sports enthusiasts who would like the assurance that no matter where they go, their phones will be charged. Golfers, hikers, campers, and even people who spend all day fishing at a river or lake are using StrideCharge’s product to stay in touch with the world. </p><p>StrideCharge is ultimately making it easier for all of us - cyclists or not - to balance our need for independence, solitude, and fun with the reality that we must stay in touch with the “real world” on some level. Until the company’s Charging Phone Case and Mount came out, we only had two options: we could be alone, or we could be in touch with our friends, co-workers, and family members. </p><p>Now, we can have the best of both worlds. One does not have to interrupt the other. And that is making a lot of cyclists very happy. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/H8dxryfN-L6zuPWlI50Q2sF0CWV1Eup3VL6NJ97nu7ROgwx57cY0tK-pEsKPt6Jch6m1gfrZ40WOvZMb7a3EgqGYQxlbeXJzTardRbSV6Qilrl1_x2CY8iEtUFD7CE-K8NBuNCDNkgOcfmNWsHoGb1c"></figure>
13 Mar, 2023
One of The Hottest Artists in Miami FL–LJ Smooth
<p>LJ Smooth is one of the hottest up and coming names in the music community of Miami, Florida. Creating songs that are a cocktail of Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat, Smooth is redefining the Carnival sound that is familiarized within the downtown Miami community. Downtown Miami has one of the most unique and vibrant vibes of any city in the United States. The streets are bustling with people, music, and energy. There are a variety of cultures, restaurants, and shops that offer a positive energy and a good time for anyone. The art galleries, museums, and parks provide entertainment and opportunities to explore. The nightlife is vibrant and alive with clubs, bars, and music venues. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6YrSUs2aO7hLJQHo6E4k2uAdfG2TQHEqc4bcIheO45TK7ikys2PpbO7EX6a-BpY_2nin-YUoDtI1nQnKygxrHAZJdjxKuX2uQtBhExAONesWNkscBX_MVqDU1kAl6EUWiTqa-GDsxrAlEmfyoN1L42w"></figure><p>This is where LJ Smooth came alive, integrating his style and energy into the Miami’s music subculture. Smooth’s songs are an extension of him, as he aims to provide upbeat, dancey songs for any audience to enjoy. He draws inspiration from popular musicians such as Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Prince, Trey Songz, Neo and Alicia Keys as well as Vybez Cartel, Beenie Man, WizKid and Burna Boy. </p><p>LJ’s love for music began at an early age. He began taking piano lessons as a child and later participated in a church drumming team. He had grown up in a musical family, hailing from the Virgin Islands. At home, his father would play Bob Marley and Peter Tosh records, and so he had fostered his love for all different styles of music genres. This also helped him develop an early appreciation of the arts. As a young man, LJ traveled the region with a steel pan band and honed his abilities in a variety of music ensembles that played at regional events across the nation. </p><p>With a rich history in the world of music, Smooth is excited to see where his journey will continue to take him. At the moment, the musician is signed with a label in the UK and is preparing to release his first album. The excitement of this update does not mean that LJ Smooth will be taking a break anytime soon. His passion for music and for performing is keeping him motivated, as he doesn’t plan on slowing down. The album is expected to drop in March of 2023. </p><p>“This is a new venture and I'm excited for this new music to reach many ears across the world,” Smooth says. Being able to play his songs for a wide audience is a dream come true. This artist is optimistic about seeing his fanbase and listeners grow in exponential numbers.</p><p>For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA">youtube</a>, as well his several <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lj_smoothmusic/">social media</a> accounts.</p>
02 Mar, 2023
LJS ENT LLS Set to Release Newest Song on Friday, March 3, 2023
<p><i>Miami, Florida–</i> LJS Ent LLC, an entertainment and music label, is excited to announce the release of its newest song “All In” on Friday, March 3rd. The song is written and performed by Miami based musician LJ Smooth and will feature influences from genres of Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat. The track plans to launch on all streaming platforms.</p><p>LJS Ent. LLC is owned and operated by artist Lascelles Gonsalves, otherwise known by his stage name, LJ Smooth. The brand has been representing hip-hop and Carnival sounds for years, and bringing its spin on the Urban Latin vibes and Caribbean feel of Miami, Florida. As one of the epicenters for music, songwriter and artist LJ Smooth, has found a place to base his brand and hopes to begin launching his albums and songs more regularly. </p><p>Native to the Virgin Islands, Smooth has brought his own roots and flavor to the Miami music culture as he works within LJS ENT LLC. The feeling and vibe of Carnival plays a big role in the type of music that this brand writes and distributes. </p><p>This new song, “All In” will feature instrumental tracks written and produced by LJ Smooth. “All In” has been influenced by popular musicians in the R&B and pop scene, as it hopes to bring a new, fun feel to popular streaming platforms.</p><p>This song, like many of LJS ENT LLC’s other songs, was written from a personal experience. It tells the story of romance, in a time where neither party is initially looking for anything serious, though feelings develop on one side.</p><p>“The singer asks, ‘are you all in?’,” LJ Smooth explains. “The song is written from the woman’s perspective, as she feels the pair has something special and wants to explore it.” “All In” explores the theme of love in uncertain circumstances and the romanticization of deep emotions. LJS ENT LLC is hoping to see this track rise on the charts after its release on Friday.</p><p>This brand has been delivering sounds reminiscent of Carnival and other dance genres that are heard through the streets of downtown Miami. As the brand continues to grow and launch new music, it looks forward to potential partnerships and collaborations with other brands and labels that produce similar sounds. </p><p>Currently, LJS ENT LLC is partnered with a record label in the United Kingdom as they prepare to release a series of singles following “All In” in the spring.</p><p><i>LJS Ent LLC, an entertainment and music label, is excited to announce the release of its newest song “All In” on Friday, March 3rd. For more information about LJS ENT LLC, visit their </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Lascelles Gonsalves</i></p><p><a href="mailto:ljsmoothmusic@gmail.com"><i>ljsmoothmusic@gmail.com</i></a></p>
10 Apr, 2023
Lascelles Gonsalves
<p><strong>New Music from LJS ENT LLC, Dropped March 2023</strong></p><p><i>Miami, Florida–</i> LJS ENT LLC, an entertainment and music label, is thrilled to announce the release of its newest song “All In,” which dropped Friday, March 3rd. The song is written and performed by Miami based musician and Virgin Islands native, LJ Smooth and will feature influences from genres of Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat. The track plans to launch on all streaming platforms and the brand will follow up this track with the release of several other singles that will be hitting streaming services throughout the Spring and Summer of 2023</p><p>Chief Executive Officer of LJS ENT LLC, Lascelles Gonsalves has brought his own roots and flavor to the Miami music scene as he works within his brand. Lascelles Gonsalves is better known by his artist name, LJ Smooth, as he features his own music through his label. The feeling and vibe of Carnival plays a big role in the type of music that this brand writes and distributes. </p><p>The newest song released by this label, “All In” will feature instrumental tracks written and produced by LJ Smooth that have the same Carnival and afro-beat feel that the city of Miami is accustomed to. “All In” has been influenced by popular musicians in the R&B and pop scene, as it hopes to bring a unique take on relationships and romance to the genre. </p><p>This song, like many of LJS ENT LLC’s other songs, was written from a personal experience. It tells the story of a relationship, in a time where neither party is initially looking for anything serious, though feelings develop on one side.</p><p>“The singer asks, ‘are you all in?’,” LJ Smooth explains. “The song is written from the woman’s perspective, as she feels the pair has something special and wants to explore it.” “All In” explores the theme of love in uncertain circumstances and the romanticization of deep emotions. LJS ENT LLC is hoping to see this track rise on the charts after its release on Friday.</p><p>Currently, LJS ENT LLC is partnered with a record label in the United Kingdom as they prepare to release a series of singles following “All In” in the spring.</p><p><i>LJS Ent LLC, an entertainment and music label, is excited to announce the release of its newest song “All In” on Friday, March 3rd. For more information about LJS ENT LLC, visit their </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Lascelles Gonsalves</i></p><p><a href="mailto:ljsmoothmusic@gmail.com"><i>ljsmoothmusic@gmail.com</i></a></p>
21 Mar, 2023
Songwriter LJ Smooth is Captivating the Miami Music Scene
<p>Miami is quickly becoming the hottest destination for upcoming musicians. With its vibrant music scene, endless entertainment opportunities and stunning beaches, Miami is the perfect place for aspiring artists to hone their craft and launch their music career. From the lively Latin music of Little Havana to the world-renowned clubs of South Beach, the city is teeming with talented artists, eager to make their mark in the music industry. The diverse range of genres available in Miami has created a melting pot of sound, producing some of the most innovative and creative music in the world. From hip-hop to EDM, Miami is becoming the place to be for budding musicians who are looking for the perfect place to make their break.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/HY-E8F1n3nXYksq1SHLiSfe5JbfR6eeQkUGmDobYNXzT7ajgLX5UDbLHf4YEmZcAVGEiHMdr-we3dKkGLFPLX_RHKU8uM6WjTjN0X48zARjavnSDE1eguaCYxreXx4cCb1L4Hbta7g5-in7Q1hiX4l4"></figure><p>As one of the epicenters for Hot Urban Latin vibes and Caribbean feels, songwriter and artist LJ Smooth, has found a place to thrive. Native to the Virgin Islands, Smooth has brought his own roots and flavor to the Miami music culture. The feeling and vibe of Carnival plays a big role in the type of music that this artist writes and sings– which is further influenced by a combination of Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeat. </p><p>LJ Smooth draws inspiration from popular musicians such as Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Prince, Trey Songz, Neo and Alicia Keys as well as Vybez Cartel, Beenie Man, WizKid and Burna Boy. LJ Smooth writes and performs songs that have an upbeat, dancy feel, full of positive energy and positive vibes. When you listen to his work, you can’t help but dance along. </p><p>Dance is a powerful form of expression that has been around since the dawn of time. It has the ability to bring people together and make them happy, no matter what their background or experience. It encourages physical activity, which can help to reduce stress and anxiety levels and it can bring joy to those who experience it, regardless of skill level or age. With all that to say, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to say that LJ Smooth’s music makes people happy!</p><p>While growing up in a musical family in the Virgin Islands, LJ started in piano classes and also played drums in church. His father would play Bob Marley and Peter Tosh records at home, which instilled a love for the art at an early age. As a child LJ toured the region in a Steel Pan Band, and developed his skills within different music groups that performed in local events throughout the country. He moved to the United States to complete his Bachelor's Degree in technology and business. However, once he arrived in Miami, one of the most vibrant places for latin pop music, hot urban vibes, and caribbean feels Smooth knew he was in the right place. </p><p>His whole life was the journey to get where he is now, creating and singing music that makes him, and those around him want to dance. His heart for the art he creates is evident in every beat and lyric, as he pours all of his energy and passion into the projects.</p><p>“I see myself touring the world, playing on different stages for thousands of people,” Smooth says when asked where he hopes his journey will take him. “Anything worth having takes work, and this has been incredibly worth it.” </p><p>Currently, LJ Smooth is currently working with a record label in the United Kingdom and he will be releasing his first album with them in March of 2023. “This is a new venture and I'm excited for this new music to reach many ears across the world.” For more information about LJ Smooth and his music, you can find him on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlAKUzdHmzUTzLOysJP8eA">youtube</a>, as well his several <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lj_smoothmusic/">social media</a> accounts.</p>
01 Mar, 2023
DrivingTransactions.com facilitates the four largest transactions in the Chauffeured Transportation Industry
<p> </p><p>Salisbury, MD– </p><p> </p><p>DrivingTransactions.com, a boutique Financial Analysis and M&A Advisory Service, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of four of the largest transactions in the chauffeured transportation sector. Kenneth J. Lucci, a passenger transportation industry veteran, launched DrivingTransactions.com in 2018, focused on mergers, acquisitions, and financial planning and analysis in the passenger transportation space. Lucci hopes that these transactions will display positioning as specialists in this 30-billion-dollar industry. </p><p> </p><p>Creating detailed financial review and analysis documentation of a caliber found at investment banks and consulting firms, Lucci and his Chief Financial Analyst Cole Weber prepare businesses for sale or exponential growth. DrivingTransactions.com creates financial metric reports and confidential information packages used for the transaction process and to attract investors or traditional lenders. Their work product and initiatives assist business owners in optimizing their value and pursuing strategic acquisitions. </p><p> </p><p>“We’re pleased to have facilitated twenty-three transactions since 2018, including the four largest transactions in our industry involving an M&A firm. The combined annual revenue of these transactions is close to $150 million,” mentions Lucci, hoping that these transactions will be the catalyst to attract more investments from outside the industry. DrivingTransactions.com is dedicated to improving the industry by assisting businesses in increasing their financial position and profitability and engaging in “win-win” transactions. The company's team of professionals works to assist businesses in developing a tailored plan that meets their particular demands. </p><p> </p><p>“DrivingTransactions.com provides a wide range of tailored M&A Advisory and Financial Analysis services,” Lucci explains. The company specializes in business valuations, comprehensive financial performance assessments, acquisition facilitation, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and other services. </p><p> </p><p>“Rather than focusing just on top-line revenue, we work with owners and advise them how to manage based on their financial statements and plan for profits. What matters is not how much money you make, but how much money you keep in net profit,” adds Lucci. Enterprise value is driven by detailed financial data and provable profits. </p><p> </p><p>“We're glad to have been the facilitator between such successful and inspirational organizations and are hoping to spark many more exceptional transactions,” Lucci says. “We are blessed to be able to offer twenty-three references from both buyers and sellers because all we strive for are win-win transactions.” </p><p><i>DrivingTransactions.com is a financial mergers and acquisitions company based in Maryland. The company is pleased to announce its leadership in facilitating four of the largest transactions in the chauffeured transportation industry. To learn more, contact Kenneth Lucci at klucci@drivingyourincome.com and visit the website at http://drivingtransactions.com/.</i></p><p> </p>
06 Mar, 2023
DrivingTransactions.com Facilitates the Four Largest Transactions in Chauffeured Transportation Sector
<p> </p><p>Salisbury, MD– </p><p> </p><p>DrivingTransactions.com, a Maryland-based M&A Advisory and Financial Analysis firm, is pleased to announce the completion of the four most prominent transactions in the chauffeured transportation sector. Kenneth Lucci, a veteran in the passenger transportation sector, founded DrivingTransactions.com, a mergers, acquisitions, and financial planning and analysis firm specializing in the passenger transportation sector. Lucci hopes these transactions will showcase their abilities to successfully complete even the larger transactions in the industry. </p><p> </p><p>DrivingTransaction.com provides detailed financial review and analysis, valuation reports, transaction packages, and other services to facilitate acquisitions or prepare businesses for exponential growth. The company has reviewed over 230 company financials to facilitate financing and transactions and has the most detailed financial and KPI/KOS metrics on the industry. Its written work product provides potential buyers and banks with all the financial and operational data needed to make educated decisions to buy or finance companies. </p><p> </p><p>“We’re pleased to have facilitated twenty-three total transactions since 2018, including the four largest transactions in our industry,” mentions Lucci, hoping that these transactions will be the catalyst for more lending and outside investments in the industry. </p><p> </p><p>DrivingTransactions.com is committed to spotlighting the financial performance of individual companies and the industry to enhance the value of businesses at the time of an acquisition and showcase what a great investment the private transportation sector is for both lenders and outside investors. Its mission is to create “win-win” transactions for their seller clients, buyers, and banks. With the help of the company’s team of financial analysts, DrivingTransactions.com aims to maximize the value of businesses while minimizing risks for all parties.</p><p> </p><p>“Drivingtransactions.com offers a wide range of M&A and financial analysis services,” says Lucci. “Our work starts with a deep dive financial review of the business to formulate business valuations, and comprehensive financial performance assessments used for the acquisition process. We also provide dynamic budgeting and forecasting and other services for clients interested in dramatically growing their businesses and becoming attractive to traditional lenders.” </p><p> </p><p>“We focus on advising operators on how to manage based on their financial statements and plan the profits instead of just focusing on top-line revenue growth. It is not what you make in revenue, it is what you keep in net profits,” says Lucci. DrivingTransactions.com trains operators to focus on earnings and EBITDA and make financial decisions that will add value to their enterprise.</p><p> </p><p>“We are pleased to see our progress since we began in 2018 with these transactions,” Lucci maintains, “We’re thrilled to have been the facilitator for such win-win transactions and are blessed to count twenty-three buyers and twenty-three sellers as our happy clients.” </p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>DrivingTransactions.com is a financial, mergers, and acquisitions company based in Maryland. The company is pleased to announce its leadership in connecting four of the largest transactions in the chauffeur industry. To learn more, contact Kenneth Lucci at klucci@drivingyourincome.com and visit the website at http://drivingtransactions.com/. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Regal Capital Solutions Phoenix Team Expands
<p>Phoenix, Arizona-</p><p>Regal Capital Solutions, a company that helps small and large businesses with Employee Retention Tax Credit, is excited to announce the expansion of its Phoenix team. Through a team of ERC experts and legal and accounting ties, the company, established by CEO Jonah Cooper and COO Garet Brown, supports businesses of all sizes in maximizing their employee tax returns. Regal Capital Solutions' team growth is an effort to help more businesses in qualifying for and capitalizing on ERC return opportunities.</p><p>"There's never been a better time to apply for an ERC," CEO Jonah Cooper adds. "The ERC reimburses businesses for each W2 employee." He claims that the CARES Act, which made ERC possible, was passed recently to encourage businesses to keep employees amid the COVID-19 economic slowdown.</p><p>Cooper claims that ERC is a challenging process with around 20,000 prerequisites. "We have set the qualifications for businesses, and we handle the entire procedure," he explains. According to some of the guidelines, businesses must have fewer than 500 employees, be in the private sector or a tax-exempt organization, and meet one of several criteria, such as a decrease in gross receipts and/or a complete or partial shutdown of operations due to a COVID-related government order. According to Cooper, determining these criteria may be challenging and time-consuming for enterprises.</p><p>Brown argues that the benefits of ERC may be rather large, with employers gaining up to $26,000 per W2 employee on occasion. "We work with some of the largest legal and accounting firms in the country to provide greater levels of compliance, client help, claims maximization, and audit assurance," Brown continues.</p><p>"And our approach is very simple; we start by offering them a free consultation call with one of our ERC certification specialists, which includes a fast questionnaire to assess qualification potential." Then, Regal Capital Solutions assists with paperwork collection and verification. "Finally, ERCs are filed with the IRS, and clients get quarterly payments from the United States Treasury," Brown continues.</p><p>"We are delighted to welcome fifty new sales professionals to our Phoenix office," CMO Ryan Holmes adds. The company hopes that through expanding, it will be able to give financial assistance and support to more enterprises. "Asking about eligibility is free, but it can save businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars," Holmes says. "The inclusion of this team furthers our aim of reaching out to more potential ERC qualifiers and saving them time and money." </p><p><i>Regal Capital Solutions is a Phoenix-based firm that helps small and large businesses get ERC returns for W2 employees. The company is excited to help even more businesses as it expands its team of sales reps in the Phoenix office. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at ryan@regalcapitalsolutions.com and visit the Regal Capital Solutions website at </i><a href="https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/"><i>https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
The Phoenix Office of Regal Capital Solutions Expands
<p>Phoenix, AZ– </p><p>Phoenix is now home to a larger staff from Regal Capital Solutions, a firm that helps both large and small businesses with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The firm was founded by Chief Executive Officer Garet Brown and Chief Revenue Officer Jonah Cooper with the goal of assisting businesses of all sizes in optimizing their employee tax returns via the use of a network of ERC professionals and legal and accounting partnerships. By adding more people to the team, Regal Capital Solutions hopes to increase the number of companies that are able to qualify for and take advantage of ERC refund chances.</p><p>CEO Jonah Cooper adds, "ERC pays firms back each W2 employee, so there's no better time to apply for one." He mentions the recent passage of the CARES legislation, which legalized ERC, in an effort to encourage companies to keep employees on the payroll in the face of COVID-19 economic hardship. </p><p>According to Cooper, "ERC is a complex procedure with approximately 20,000 requirements. We handle determining whether firms are eligible and helping them through the entire ERC procedure.” He notes that some of the requirements include having less than 500 workers, operating in the private sector or as a tax-exempt organization, and experiencing a drop in gross revenues and/or a complete or partial closure of operations owing to a government order relating to COVID in 2020 or 2021. Cooper observes that these issues "may be a bit tough and time-consuming for firms to work out on their own.”</p><p>Brown elaborates, saying that the advantages of ERC may be fairly substantial, with firms occasionally earning as much as $26,000 per W2 Employee. Brown says, "We are associated with some of the top legal and accounting firms in the nation to give greater levels of compliance, client assistance, claim maximizing, and audit assurance." </p><p>"And our approach is very simple; we start by offering them a free consultation call with one of our ERC certification specialists, which includes a fast questionnaire to assess qualification potential." Then, Regal Capital Solutions assists with paperwork collection and verification. "Finally, ERCs are filed with the IRS, and clients get quarterly payments from the United States Treasury," Brown continues.</p><p>CMO Ryan Holmes says, "We're thrilled to welcome fifty additional sales professionals to our Phoenix team." The company's growth strategy is predicated on the belief that by expanding its team, it can reach and provide the financial hope and assistance of ERCs to an even greater number of enterprises. Businesses may save hundreds of thousands of dollars by just inquiring about eligibility, according to Holmes. "With the addition of the new staff, we are excited to contact even more prospective ERC entrants and help them save both time and money." </p><p><i>Regal Capital Solutions is a Phoenix-based firm that helps small and large businesses get ERC returns for W2 employees. The company is excited to help even more businesses as it expands its team of sales reps in the Phoenix office. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at ryan@regalcapitalsolutions.com and visit the Regal Capital Solutions website at </i><a href="https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/"><i>https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Regal Capital Solutions Advances its Phoenix Team
<p>Phoenix, AZ– </p><p>Regal Capital Solutions, a firm that assists small and big businesses with Employee Retention Tax Credit, is thrilled to announce the growth of its Phoenix staff. The company, founded by CEO Jonah Cooper and COO Garet Brown, assists businesses of all sizes in optimizing their employee tax returns through a team of ERC professionals and legal and accounting relationships. The team expansion is a step by Regal Capital Solutions to assist more firms in qualifying for and capitalizing on ERC return chances.</p><p>"There has never been a better moment to apply for an ERC," says CEO Jonah Cooper. "ERC reimburses companies for each W2 employee." He states that the CARES Act, which made ERC feasible, was enacted in recent years to encourage firms to retain staff during the COVID-19 economic downturn. </p><p>Cooper states that ERC can be a difficult procedure with approximately 20,000 requirements. "We have specified the requirements for firms to qualify, and we handle the entire process," he says. Some of the guidelines, for instance, stipulate that businesses must have fewer than 500 employees, be in the private sector or a tax-exempt organization, and meet one of several criteria, such as a decline in gross receipts and/or a complete or partial shutdown of operations due to a COVID-related government order. Cooper says that these standards might be difficult and time-consuming for organizations to determine.</p><p>Brown explains that the benefits of ERC may be fairly substantial, with firms occasionally earning up to $26,000 per W2 Employee. "We are associated with some of the nation's largest legal and accounting firms to offer better levels of compliance, client assistance, claims maximization, and audit assurance," explains Brown. </p><p>"And our procedure is fairly straightforward; we begin by providing clients with a free consultation call with one of our ERC certification professionals, which includes a quick questionnaire to gauge qualification potential." Then, Regal Capital Solutions helps with the collection and verification of paperwork. "Finally, ERCs are filed with the IRS, and clients get quarterly payments from the U.S. Treasury," explains Brown. </p><p>"We are pleased to welcome fifty new sales professionals to our Phoenix office," says CMO Ryan Holmes. The company believes that through expanding, it would be able to provide more businesses with the financial help and support that ERCs provide. "Asking about eligibility is free but can save firms hundreds of thousands of dollars," adds Holmes. "The addition of this team advances our mission to reach more prospective ERC qualifiers and save them time and money." </p><p><i>Regal Capital Solutions is a Phoenix-based firm that helps small and large businesses get ERC returns for W2 employees. The company is excited to help even more businesses as it expands its team of sales reps in the Phoenix office. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at ryan@regalcapitalsolutions.com and visit the Regal Capital Solutions website at </i><a href="https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/"><i>https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Regal Capital Solutions Expands its Phoenix Team
<p>Phoenix, AZ–</p><p>Regal Capital Solutions, a company that addresses Employee Retention Tax Credit for small and large businesses, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Phoenix team. Founded by CEO Jonah Cooper and COO Garet Brown, the company aims to help companies of all sizes maximize their employee tax returns through a group of ERC specialists and legal and accounting partnerships. The team expansion serves as a Regal Capital Solutions gambit at helping more businesses qualify and leverage ERC refund opportunities.</p><p>“There is no better time to apply for an ERC,” says CEO Jonah Cooper, “ERC pays businesses back per W2 worker.” He notes that the CARES act that made ERC possible was passed in recent years to encourage businesses to keep employees on the payroll through COVID-19 economic hardship.</p><p>“ERC is a complicated process with over 20,000 requirements,” says Cooper. “We’ve outlined what it takes for businesses to qualify and we take on the entire process ourselves.” For example, some of the guidelines require that businesses have fewer than 500 employees, be in the private sector or a tax-exempt organization encountering in 2020 or 2021, and meet one of several tests which include a decline in gross receipts and/or a full or partial shutdown of operations due to a COVID related government order. “They can be a bit tricky and time-consuming for businesses to figure out,” Cooper notes.</p><p>Brown adds that the benefits of ERC can be quite high, as sometimes businesses earn up to $26,000 per W2 Employee. Regal Capital Solutions aims to help them do so, “We are partnered with some of the biggest legal and accounting firms in the nation to provide higher levels of compliance, customer support, maximization of claims, and audit assurance,” notes Brown.</p><p>“And our process is quite simple, we first offer clients a free consultation call with one of our ERC qualification specialists, which includes a brief questionnaire to determine potential qualification.” Then, Regal Capital Solutions assists with documentation collection and verification. “Last, ERCs are filed with the IRS and clients receive ERC funding in the form of quarterly checks from the U.S. Treasury,” says Brown.</p><p>“We are happy to add fifty new sales representatives to our Phoenix team,” CMO Ryan Holmes maintains. The company hopes that by expanding it can reach even more businesses and offer them the financial hope and support that ERCs bring. “Asking about eligibility costs businesses nothing and can save them hundreds of thousands,” says Holmes. “The new team furthers our goal to reach out and save even more potential ERC qualifiers time and money.”</p><p><i>Regal Capital Solutions is a Phoenix-based firm that helps small and large businesses get ERC returns for W2 employees. The company is excited to help even more businesses as it expands its team of sales reps in the Phoenix office. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at ryan@regalcapitalsolutions.com and visit the Regal Capital Solutions website at </i><a href="https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/"><i>https://www.regalcapitalsolutions.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Marshall Haber
<p><strong>NEW YORK + TORONTO (</strong><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/"><strong>BUSINESS WIRE</strong></a><strong>) </strong>— Premier NYC-based strategic design agency Marshall Haber Creative Group (MHCG) announced Wednesday the formation of its new digital-marketing lab, Zero Dark Media, to better serve the growing firm’s broader North American clientele.</p><p>For nearly two decades, MHCG has been creating award winning, marketing and brand communications for clients such as JPMorgan, Coinbase, Mizrahi Developments, Optifino, a revolutionary insurtech company, Special Olympics, Centerbridge Partners, Trish McEvoy Cosmetics, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Usher’s residency at Caesars Palace. </p><p>Zero Dark Media will significantly extend the agency’s digital technology reach, with an emphasis on integrating AR/VR, AI, interactive holographic communications, on-demand 3D printing, and pioneering client-driven metaverse augmented worlds. The agency is focused on connecting thoughtful branded content and new technology to provide actionable results and insights driven by analytics.</p><p>“Our objective is simple. Deliver quick, relevant, and forward-thinking creative solutions to our clients — that’s the true accelerant for growth,” explains Marshall Haber, President. “Time is at a premium and attention is highly-fragmented. Brands need to understand that HTML websites alone are not holding consumers’ interest. The focus now is on fusing cutting-edge technologies with great, creative-infused experiences, and the results are beyond transformative. Zero Dark Media will expand our capacity to deliver those results.” </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Marshall Haber Creative Group</strong></p><p>Founded in 2005, MHCG is a no-nonsense, consciously scrappy and resourceful creative agency designed to quickly mobilize and create impactful results for its clients in a shifting business landscape. For more information, visit <a href="https://marshallhaber.com/">marshallhaber.com</a> or call +1 (212) 494-9052.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Media Contacts</strong></p><p>Rome Gamido</p><p><a href="mailto:frontdesk@mhcginc.com">frontdesk@</a>marshallhaber.com</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Feb, 2023
First Ever Adults Only Pizzeria– The Smoking Pie
<p><i>Miami Beach, Florida</i>–Newly relocated to the nightlife hotspot of Miami, The Smoking Pie is the first ever adults only pizzeria. With an extensive menu of pizza pies, pasta, alcoholic drinks, and Hookah, The Smoking Pie is working to be a staple in the bar and lounge community of Miami. </p><p>By creating a space for adults to eat, drink, and hang out, this bar, lounge and restaurant combination has been working to bring people together in a comfortable and fun environment. The Smoking Pie offers a menu that includes 12”, personal pizza pies that come in a variety of artisanal and unique flavors. Pasta is the newest addition to the menu, as the brand begins to branch out away from only serving pizza. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/f1nOjiWRpv49QlOQryeKI29ZFgx37MGF4_yAMemjjlnSqEePgeyN1_TNOxvUsV4_B7yB2RLG3XvaqllyVDxN4FbTmZUL1EiI03AfVqWZisncNZqOHCeh8xSbadyE1KR_yp27Huj6-D6W9naV4Sv121A"></figure><p>The restaurant is owned and operated by Michael Laboy and his wife, as they work to stand out from the competition by creating new and innovative menu items that keeps their customers coming back to try every new flavor combination. In addition to this, The Smoking Pie creates signature cocktails that pair well with their pizza pies, which elevates the eatery to have a bar and lounge feel. These drinks include fresh ingredients and quality liquor, as Laboy aims to create a safe and luxurious place for his patrons. </p><p>The Smoking Pie is the only adults only pizzeria in the Miami Beach area, as well as only one of a handful across the United States. Michael Laboy has been in the entrepreneurial mindset for most of his life, and before The Smoking Pie took roots in Miami, the businessman had been experimenting with several ideas and iterations. As a travel enthusiast, as well as a business owner, Laboy is enthusiastic about his ventures, and feels that Miami Beach is the perfect place to feature his bar and lounge. </p><p>Back in 2018, the Smoking Pie was located in New York City, where Laboy grew up. When the pandemic hit, the restaurant industry took a huge hit, and The Smoking Pie closed the doors of its New York location. The business decided to relocate to Miami, two years later, and has seen massive growth since then, as the only adults only pizzeria. </p><p>In addition to its cocktail menu, The Smoking Pie will also offer its patrons access to its Hookah bar and bottle service. With these adult-centered activities, this restaurant/bar and lounge is thrilled to be providing a unique experience to the patrons of downtown Miami Beach. </p><p><i>The Smoking Pie is a restaurant and bar/lounge that serves pizza pies as well as drinks and offers a Hookah service. The company is excited about its two year anniversary since its relocation in Miami Beach, Florida. The store is located at 1625 Michigan Ave, and operates as an adults only pizzeria. For more information regarding The Smoking Pie, visit their </i><a href="http://thesmokingpie.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Michael Laboy </i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@thesmokingpie.com"><i>info@thesmokingpie.com</i></a></p><p><i>(305) 397-8404</i></p><p><i> </i></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Updated Menu from The Smoking Pie in Miami Beach
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fbklR1w0zm-yd_wTnYzR-ahAksAr__2yV4pSBrOU8myyynghr_TF9SGzTLpGKL4mvwhdO5j1FIOHlfHbkfLWQvzmXIgUq37OOoe6AN0opObx82EV0poMkD7_dawdlyPQDuuvB8J7d9GX45hcRvCXB4c"></figure><p><i>Miami Beach, Florida–</i> With so many new pop-up restaurants and bars opening up after the pandemic, Miami Beach has become a hotspot for the newest and most unique eateries in the country. One of the more recently developed establishments seen in Miami Beach is The Smoking Pie, which once resided in New York City. The restaurant has since relocated to Miami Beach, where it has been updating its menu to feature quality ingredients, fresh from their kitchen to their customers. Most recently, the brand has begun featuring pasta on its menu. </p><p>Black owned business, The Smoking Pie is owned and operated by Michael Laboy, alongside his wife, and works to redefine the traditional pizza pie. The company’s menu is extensive, featuring a wide array of pizzas, cocktails, appetizers, and newly, pastas. The Smoking Pie aims to branch out and provide a unique experience to its patrons, keeping up with the always shifting landscape of Miami nightlife. </p><p>As a combination bar, lounge and restaurant, The Smoking Pizza offers a menu that includes 12”, personal pizza pies that come in a variety of artisanal and unique flavors. Laboy works to stand out from the competition by creating new and innovative menu items that keep customers coming back to try every new flavor combination.</p><p>Some of the more popular pizza flavors are inspired by the tastes of Miami Beach– the Pizza a la Lobster, and the Shrimp Scampi Pie. These two seafood pizzas bring the beach vibes right to The Smoking Pie’s tables. Their namesake pizza, “The Smoking Pie”, includes both lobster and shrimp, along with a homemade vodka sauce and mozzarella cheese. This pizzeria is creating a robust rotation of menu options in hopes of satisfying a wide variety of customers.</p><p>In an effort to keep standing out among bars and lounges in Miami, Michael Laboy wanted to add a twist to his pizza shop and create a space exclusively for adults. That being the case, The Smoking Pizza offers signature cocktails that pair well with their pies. The menu is always updating, as after two years in the business, Laboy recognizes the need to change things up every now and again.</p><p>“Change is the only thing that is constant in business,” says Laboy, “and no one can make any profits with age-old thinking methods. An entrepreneur should always have an open mind to learn new things.” This sentiment holds true even on a small-scale when it comes to The Smoking Pie and its menu. </p><p>The newest addition of pasta dishes to the menu shows how far the company has come, straying from the typical and traditional menu one would find at any other pizzeria. The pasta that The Smoking Pie serves includes Chicken Parm, Mac and Cheese, Penne a la Vodka, and Rasta Pasta.</p><p>In spite of the challenges faced when it came to the pandemic and relocation, The Smoking Pie found a new home in Miami Beach, where the brand has been thriving and seeing exponential growth. Laboy discussed his biggest challenge when it came to raising the money to open this business in the first place, and then having to shut it down. The relocation was a hard and risky choice, but it is one that he expresses he had to make, for the good of his family and his business’s potential success.</p><p>With the world shifting with each day, Laboy explains that, as an entrepreneur, one must always be on the lookout for innovation, as is seen through the ever updating menu. The Smoking Pie has rolled with the changes by being ready and willing to reinvent itself as often as it needs to. </p><p><i>The Smoking Pie is a restaurant and bar/lounge that serves pizza pies as well as drinks and offers a Hookah service. The company is excited about its two year anniversary since its relocation in Miami Beach, Florida. The store is located at 1625 Michigan Ave, and operates as an adults only pizzeria. For more information regarding The Smoking Pie, visit their website. </i></p><p><i>Michael Laboy </i></p><p><i>info@thesmokingpie.com</i></p><p><i>(305) 397-8404</i></p><p><i> </i></p>
08 Feb, 2023
The Smoking Pie Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary Since its Reopening Post-Pandemic
<p><i>Miami Beach, Florida–</i> The Smoking Pie, a modern artisanal pizza shop located in Miami, Florida, is excited to be celebrating its second year in business since the coronavirus pandemic. Originally launching in 2018 in New York City, the company closed its doors after COVID swept the nation, adhering to food and safety protocol. In February 2021, the company relocated to Miami Beach, and as 2023 presses on, The Smoking Pie is seeing its second successful year in Florida. </p><p>The company was started by Michael Laboy and his wife, based on a concept that the duo had been dreaming up for a few years. The Smoking Pie is a black-owned business in the hub of Miami Beach that serves 12”, personal pizza pies that come in a variety of artisanal and unique flavors. Laboy works to stand out from the competition by creating new and innovative menu items and by becoming the first and only “adults only” pizzeria. </p><p>In addition to serving pizza pies, The Smoking Pizza is home to an Adult Pizza Party theme. The business also serves alcoholic drinks, Hookah and also provides a bottle service, bringing the brand from Pizza Shop to Restaurant/Bar/Lounge. The brand is hoping to maintain its roots as a black-owned hot spot in Miami, while expecting rapid expansion within the next few years.</p><p>The pizza served at The Smoking Pie tries to stray from the basic style of pizzas and experiments with flavors that are unique to their environment, such as shrimp, clam, and lobster. They do however serve the more traditional flavors as well, including pepperoni, margarita, and cheese.</p><p>The company is optimistic about expansion throughout Florida, but also on a nationwide level. On the horizon, they hope to see The Smoking Pie franchises in Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, as well as Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This potential growth will help to bring the downtown Miami experience and vibe to cities all across the country.</p><p>“I got to the position I’m in today by trial and error,” Laboy explains when opening up about his company and its success. “I started by opening a number of bars/lounges/clubs and realized along the way that that’s not what I really wanted to do. Instead, I wanted to create a combination of a restaurant and lounge, serving good food and good times.”</p><p>The Smoking Pie hopes to maintain a foothold in the nightlife of Miami Beach, where locals and tourists alike can feel welcome in their space. By working to adapt to change in the city, Laboy and the team with The Smoking Pie are excited for the upcoming second anniversary of their passion project. </p><p>“One thing that I would say to anyone who is looking to follow in my footsteps is to never give up,” says Laboy. “There’s nothing that can’t be achieved if you work hard enough to make it happen and lastly because if I can do it, anybody can.” With the relocation and pandemic as major setbacks, Michael Laboy is thrilled to be seeing a second successful year for The Smoking Pie. </p><p><i>The Smoking Pie is a restaurant and bar/lounge that serves pizza pies as well as drinks and offers a Hookah service. The company is excited about its two year anniversary since its relocation in Miami Beach, Florida. The store is located at 1625 Michigan Ave, and operates as an adults only pizzeria. For more information regarding The Smoking Pie, visit their </i><a href="http://thesmokingpie.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Michael Laboy </i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@thesmokingpie.com"><i>info@thesmokingpie.com</i></a></p><p><i>(305) 397-8404</i></p><p><i> </i></p>
25 May, 2023
Communication Platform Goals Discussed by Pratik Daga–Tech Expert
<p>As an expert in communication systems, Pratik Daga has been keeping an eye on current trends, standards, tools and methods around user communications and how businesses can use them to meet companies objectives. Recently, Daga explored <a href="https://amp.dev/about/email">AMP for email</a>, a service provided by Google for users using a gmail client. Similarly, he also explored <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/actionable-messages/">actionable message</a> provided by Microsoft for users using an outlook client. Through this, he considered factors such as performance, ease of use, scalability, cost, compatibility, with the existing IT infrastructure and assessed the risks associated with the chosen tool or application, including potential security risks, scalability risks, and maintenance risks. </p><p>“I proposed building these as reusable components so that all emails across various teams can leverage it and ultimately benefit business,” Daga explains. These platforms are integral to business communications throughout several networks and Daga has been monitoring the different ways to streamline the use of said platforms. </p><p>As a tech lead for Asana, a software-as-a-service platform designed for team collaboration and work management, Daga has been developing better platforms for communication on a large scale. The communication platform goals are as follows:</p><ol><li>Enhancing platform functionality and usability: The communications platform team should work to improve the functionality and usability of the Asana network as a product.</li><li>Increasing user adoption and engagement: The communications platform team should work to increase user adoption and engagement with the platform. This can involve developing user onboarding programs, implementing user engagement and retention campaigns.</li><li>Improving platform performance and reliability: The communications platform team should work to ensure that the Asana is performing at its best and is reliable for users. This can involve monitoring the platform's performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to address any issues.</li></ol><p>By focusing on these goals, the communications platform team can help Asana to provide a high-quality product that meets the needs of users and supports the company's growth and success. </p><p>“To keep myself up-to-date,” Pratik Daga says, “I engage in continuous learning by reading books, attending conferences, participating in online courses and webinars, and subscribing to relevant blogs and newsletters.” As an expert in this field, Daga makes sure to keep himself in the proper circles and networks to always have an eye on the newest developments. </p><p>“I arrange and also give tech talks on technical topics at the team level and beyond. For example, I recently gave a tech talk on how to set up a successful on-call process for the engineering team. I also gave a tech talk to the data science team at Asana about how I led the Comms platform at LinkedIn. I trained partner teams about observability and made sure they understand how to use monitoring dashboards and setup alerts for their campaigns.” </p><p>To learn more about Asana and the work that Daga is doing, visit the company’s <a href="https://asana.com/?noredirect">website</a>.</p>
16 Jun, 2023
Pratik Daga Wins IT Professional of the Year 2023 Globee® Award
<p><strong>Pratik Daga, Tech Lead at Asana, Inc.</strong> has been honored as a winner in the 18th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology. These esteemed global awards celebrate outstanding achievements in information technology and cybersecurity. They acknowledge vendors and individuals who demonstrate excellence through their advanced, ground-breaking products, solutions, and services, raising industry standards in all aspects of technology and cybersecurity. This recognition highlights the remarkable contributions made by Pratik Daga and his commitment to driving innovation in the field.</p><p>Pratik Daga is a seasoned tech leader with a remarkable track record in the software development industry. Pratik's expertise lies in designing and developing large-scale distributed, scalable, self-service platforms that can seamlessly scale to millions, and he is currently focused on building communication platforms at Asana. With over 12 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to various sectors, including SaaS, Social Media, and FinTech. </p><p>Furthermore, Pratik actively contributes to the academic and professional communities. He is a peer reviewer for esteemed publications like the International Journal of Software Engineering, Technology and Applications and the Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice. His expertise and critical insights ensure the high standards and quality of research in the field.</p><p>Passionate about empowering aspiring technologists from diverse backgrounds, Pratik Daga dedicates his time as a mentor at Code the Dream. Through his guidance, Pratik helps nurture the talent of future technologists, fostering a more inclusive and innovative community.</p><p>Pratik's commitment to sharing knowledge extends to his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7049266707898535936/">LinkedIn newsletter</a> about Software Engineering.</p><p>“I am honored to congratulate the remarkable winners of the 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology,” says San Madan, President of Globee Awards. “Your dedication, innovation, and impactful contributions have set new standards of excellence in the IT industry. Your accomplishments inspire us all and reinforce the transformative power of technology. I commend each winner for their relentless pursuit of excellence and their unwavering commitment to driving progress in the digital era. May your success continue to propel the IT industry forward and inspire future generations of innovators. Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!”</p><p>The judging process for the 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology involved the active participation of over 600 judges from diverse corners of the globe, representing a broad spectrum of industry experts. These esteemed judges contributed their expertise to evaluate and assess the submissions received. The Information Technology World Awards welcomes participation from organizations in the Information Technology and Cyber Security sectors, as well as their end-users worldwide. We extend our gratitude to all the judges who dedicated their time and knowledge to this process. For the complete list of judges, please refer to the following link:<br><br><a href="https://globeeawards.com/information-technology/judges/">https://globeeawards.com/information-technology/judges/</a></p><p>See the complete list of 2023 winners here: <a href="https://globeeawards.com/information-technology/winners/">https://globeeawards.com/information-technology/winners/</a></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://globeeawards.com/subscribe/">Globee weekly Newsletter</a><br>Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PRandCorporate?sub_confirmation=1">Globee Awards YouTube channel</a><br>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobeeAwards">Globee Awards on twitter</a><br>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/globeeawards">Globee Awards on LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>About the Globee Awards </strong><br>The term “Globee” is a combination of the words “global” and “business.” The Globee Awards were formed to honor organizations of all types and sizes from around the world for their achievements in various business and technology-related categories. The awards were created to provide a platform for recognizing and promoting excellence in industries and sectors that are shaping the future of business.</p><p>The Globee Awards presents recognition in nine programs and competitions, including Globee® Awards for American Business, Globee® Business Awards, Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, Globee® Disruptor Awards, Golden Bridge Awards®, Globee® Awards for Information Technology, Globee® Awards for Leadership, Globee® Awards for Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations, and Globee® Awards for Women In Business. For more information on the Globee Awards, visit <a href="https://globeeawards.com/">https://globeeawards.com</a>.</p><p><strong>About Asana</strong><br>Asana, Inc., is an American software company based in San Francisco whose flagship Asana service is a web and mobile "work management" platform designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. </p>
15 Jun, 2023
Pratik Daga Stands Victorious in the 2023 TITAN Business Awards
<p>The TITAN Business Awards has concluded its first season of competition for 2023. The awards had received over 1100 nominated entries from up to 56 countries, such as the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Philippines, Germany, India, Ireland, Cyprus, and South Africa, the season concluded with announcing the official list of winners, now available to the public. </p><p>Alongside numerous other remarkable submissions, Pratik Daga's entry stood out as a top contender and earned an Information Technology - Technical Professional of the Year Platinum TITAN award. </p><p>The TITAN Business Awards was formed with the sole mission of acknowledging the achievements of entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide. Hosted by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition accepts entries from entrepreneurs, SMEs, and large organizations. Whether these parties are private or public, for-profit or non-profit, does not affect their chances of winning, so the opportunity extends equally to various market industries. </p><p>"We wish to congratulate the winners and commend them for the stellar works they had submitted," Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA, remarked. "We are proud to be a platform for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses to showcase their works and to honor their excellence in business with recognition." </p><p>IAA invited multiple industry professionals to be onboarded as jurors. They were tasked with identifying exemplary entries and making the judgment call on whether they deserved TITAN honors. Strict and impartial assessments were effectively upheld with seasoned professionals on the jury. This ultimately contributes to the competition's vision of elevating standards and practices to excellence, thus driving sectors forward. </p><p> </p><h2>The Jury & Evaluation Process </h2><p>As the competition is focused on rewarding excellence, it gives weightage to impartiality and diversity in perspective in the judging process. To satisfy that aspect, a myriad of reputable professionals was brought onto the jury panel. These jurors are under the employment of prestigious organizations, such as Xavier Moreano Calero (Netlife), Surabhi Shastri (Instagram / Meta), Vladimer Botsvadze (RETHINK Retail), Oliver Dietrich (Mission Mittelstand), and Sudha Ranganathan (LinkedIn). As for impartiality, the competition upheld the blind judging method. Jurors were only allowed to assess each entry in its vacuum, so they could only win entirely on their own merits and without being compared to other entries. Further, standards based on contemporary industry practices served as benchmarks in assessments. </p><p> </p><h2>Participation of International Brands & Companies </h2><p>The competition saw many entries from distinguished companies, some familiar to many. These entrants demonstrated why they were leaders in the industry, thus setting the benchmark for the level of competition. </p><p>This particular group of winners includes known names, such as ADP, One97 Communications Limited, Tata Consultancy Services, Interos, Cleverman Inc., Mplus Agentur GmbH, Sorenson, Paycor, REQ, Thorne HealthTech, Radix, Makers Nutrition, AccuTitle, 4Life, TrueBlue, and AECOM, to name a few. </p><p>Pratik Daga's winning entry/entries can be found showcased here: https://thetitanawards.com/winner.php. </p><p>"The TITAN Business Awards is created to spotlight those who drive their organizations toward greatness, whether they be leaders or the teams supporting the visionaries," Thomas remarked. "No matter what the organization is, it is undeniable through their fruits that they exhibit qualities worth mimicking by the corporate world. Truly, these people help drive industries forward." </p><p> </p><h2>About International Awards Associate (IAA) </h2><p>Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, and many more, IAA aims to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry-appropriate. </p><p>Website: <a href="https://thetitanawards.com/">TITAN Business Awards</a> </p>
27 Apr, 2023
Pratik Daga Discusses The Importance Of Operation Readiness In Software Systems
<p><a href="https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/operational-readiness-system-ready-environment-7946#:~:text=%E2%80%9COperational%20Readiness%E2%80%9D%20is%20a%20state,changes%20resulting%20from%20the%20project.">“Operational Readiness” </a>is defined as a state that is moved toward incrementally by performing tasks and creating deliverables throughout the Project Life Cycle. An Operational Readiness Assessment ensures the operating environment is prepared to effectively support and accept the changes resulting from the project. </p><p>Pratik Daga, a tech lead for the communications team at Asana, has said that operational readiness can also, more simply be defined as the capability to efficiently deploy, operate, and maintain the systems and procedures. He goes on to discuss that the main purpose of operational readiness is to reduce operational risks during changes. </p><p>An Operational Readiness Assessment ensures the system/platform is prepared to effectively support and accept the changes resulting from the project. The assessment helps determine the readiness state of the system and defines how close this system/platform is to the desired state. The life cycle of the project can be divided into four phases:</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/JUE5u2YvuQoXC-8OMEJKeWardJKMng3aBasXHfhUj3RMVN7SVn_dtsKQdiLB8FdUKfkG3VxPEdjQjDn-bpY8lgaLeEKxnChya2D0_0z1DrzVFcHzzIbruKGCeGMew4SWOW4LiUkTqYjJBhSPgz0yIA"></figure><p>These four phases can be broken down and further explained, to give a better understanding of the procedures that are required during an Operational Readiness Assessment.</p><p><strong>Starting with phase one, which is the Project Initiation Phase:</strong></p><p>The goal is to define your project at a high level and tie it into the business case you wish to solve. You should be able to answer two questions: why are you doing this project and what is the business value you expect to deliver? Consider the feasibility of your project and all of the stakeholders that may be affected or require involvement.</p><p>There are other things to consider when working on phase one, including, evaluating the impact on upstream and downstream systems, Identifying new dependencies, and Informing stakeholders of the developments. </p><p><strong>Then onto phase two–Requirement/Design Phase: </strong></p><p>Requirement Analysis Phase is to transform the needs and high-level requirements specified in earlier phases into measurable, testable, traceable, complete, consistent, and stakeholder-approved requirements. </p><p>Companies should define SLAs, provisioning, scaling and monitoring considerations, all while involving stakeholders. They should also evaluate integration points and prepare for testing strategies.</p><p>Which brings us to Phase three–<strong>Implementation/Test Phase: </strong></p><p>Pratik Daga explains that the Implementation phase is when the system is actually built based on the plan created during phase two. Another key task of this phase is to test the system thoroughly and perform changes and improvements as needed. The changes to the system should be sustainable in every aspect. Setting up runbooks and documentation is critical to the smooth long term maintenance of the project. </p><p>Finally, phase four–<strong>Post Implementation:</strong> </p><p>Document best practices and procedures that led to project success and make recommendations for applying them to similar future projects. Handover runbooks, documentation and key metric monitoring to on-call for seamless support.</p><p>Assessing readiness is not a single instance event, but rather an essential part of the planning and management of a project. </p><p>Many of these steps are already included in the majority of project life cycle approaches. Their added value is seen in the project preparedness emphasis they bring. When combined, these steps provide the framework of a preparedness program that is established during project beginning and facilitates efficient reporting and quick decision-making throughout the project.</p>
29 Nov, 2023
All About Pratik Daga–Business Communications Expert
<p> </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwK3NZzaGJxJrcxKaFcRuCzoJ-8gnL0SiBkIsjatS8Q/edit#heading=h.7tx8jh1a9lh9">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwK3NZzaGJxJrcxKaFcRuCzoJ-8gnL0SiBkIsjatS8Q/edit#heading=h.7tx8jh1a9lh9</a></p><p>The above link was sent for publication Nov. 2023, not the below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>After completing his bachelor of engineering from India in 2007 and his Master of Science in Computer Science from New York University in 2011, Pratik Daga, a tech leader for Asana, started off working for companies like Morgan Stanley, and LinkedIn. Now, with his team at Asana, a company dedicated to project management platforms, Daga maintains more than 11 years of IT experience and a strong software engineering foundation. </p><p>“I am well versed in data structures, algorithms and databases, and various software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall,” Daga explains. “I can easily understand software development processes, coding standards, and testing and quality assurance; I am also familiar with cybersecurity principles and practices, including access control, authentication, encryption, and network security.”</p><p>Due to over a decade of experience in various companies and tech leadership roles, this tech mogul is familiar with commercial, economic, legal, ethical, and process aspects of software development that includes:</p><ul><li>Team Management:</li></ul><p>Daga is currently leading a team of software engineers with Asana. Leading includes setting performance goals, providing feedback and coaching, and creating a positive and productive work environment. His leadership skills have made him an invaluable member of the team, and have driven him forward in every aspect of his career.</p><ul><li>Information Security:</li></ul><p>Being familiar with security principles and practices, including authentication and access control, encryption, secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and incident response, is one of the biggest foundational requirements for anyone in Daga’s position. </p><ul><li>Risk Management:</li></ul><p>“I can identify and assess IT risks and implement strategies to manage them,” he goes on to say. This includes understanding risk management frameworks, developing risk management plans, and monitoring and reporting on risk mitigation activities.</p><ul><li>Compliance:</li></ul><p>For most tech leads and communications experts, it is vital to understand legal and regulatory compliance requirements, such as data protection laws, privacy regulations, and industry-specific standards. Daga has been in the IT business for years, giving him the know how and experience in these requirements</p><ul><li>Project Management:</li></ul><p>The time spent with each business has made Pratik into a man with strong project management skills, including the ability to plan and execute complex IT projects, manage budgets and resources, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.</p><ul><li>Business Acumen:</li></ul><p>It has been important at every stage of his career to have maintained a good understanding of the business, including goals, objectives, and key performance indicators. Without this skill set, Daga wouldn’t be where he is today. </p><p>There are multiple things that Asana has needed since the conception of the company, and watching Pratik Daga fill those roles is a surefire way to know that the company is expecting to see continued growth all throughout the years to come. </p>
05 May, 2023
Pratik Daga Explains the Importance of Communication Platforms
<p>As a graduate of the masters program for computer science from New York University, Pratik Daga is an expert in designing and developing communication platforms. Communications platforms are the digital tools that enable us to communicate with each other, no matter where we are in the world. They have become increasingly popular over the last decade as technology has advanced and made it easier for us to stay in contact with one another. From text messaging to video conferencing, communications platforms have allowed us to build relationships and share information in ways never before thought possible. </p><p>With the additional rise of social media, it is now easier than ever to stay connected to friends and family, as well as to join conversations with people from all over the world. As the technology continues to evolve, so too will the ways we use communications platforms to interact with each other.</p><p>Daga has been engaging with this technology for over a decade, and as the creator of <a href="https://asana.com/company">Asana</a>, has found the existence of communications platforms to be crucial to the growth and development of businesses. Asana is a software-as-a-service platform designed for team collaboration and work management. Teams can create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and communicate directly within Asana. Asana has been powering businesses by organizing the company’s work in one connected space, where the entire team has access to it. More than 100,000 paying organizations and millions of teams worldwide use Asana to focus on the work that matters to them. This organizational tool has been the difference between a startup that fails and one that continues to grow for years. The platform also includes reporting tools, file attachments, calendars, and goal tracking. </p><p>What makes Daga so uniquely informed about this subject is that he maintains more than 11 years of experience all within different tech industries, including Fintech, Social Media, and SaaS. Daga draws from his experiences having worked on several mission critical projects for each industry, including next generation communication platforms for Linkedin and Asana. With his own developments on Asana, the platform twice received a 4.5 out of 5 from PC Magazine, giving credit to Daga’s expertise in the industry.</p><p>“The use and development of communications platforms can really make or break a business,” Daga begins. “When utilized properly, the right platforms can build a better customer experience for a business, raise user engagement, see a higher user retention, and even grow the revenue of the company.”</p><p>Daga expresses that team organization by the use of a proper communications platform is essential for the growth of a company because it allows for collaboration and conversation between team members. It allows for the development of strategies, action plans, and solutions to business problems. This can build team organization, which creates a sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability among team members. It keeps everyone focused on the same goal and encourages team members to think outside the box. Team organization also allows for the efficient distribution of tasks and workflows, allowing for the completion of tasks quickly and efficiently. Team organization also encourages innovation and creativity, allowing teams to come up with solutions to difficult problems. Finally, this process promotes trust and respect among team members, which is essential for the success of any organization.</p>
25 May, 2023
Chandra Shukla Discusses Civil Engineering AI and How His Company is Adapting
<p>Civil Engineering AI is a tech company working on the application of emerging technologies and their integration into everyday business platforms. This revolutionary company, founded by award-winning tech expert, Chandra Shukla, is utilizing the latest developments in technology to bring about change within the tech industry. The company is working to integrate several aspects of Artificial Intelligence into their business model in hopes of seeing faster and more streamlined growth for themselves and their clients. </p><p>As artificial intelligence develops with each passing year, the team behind Civil Engineering AI is trying to take advantage of this monumental growth by utilizing the advancing technology in a variety of platforms and business models. Shukla has discussed these new developments and is excited to share the news with the world, as he begins to merge problems and solutions into one location, making it easier to solve some of the most complicated issues facing the tech industry today.</p><p> “The world today is at the crossroads of business transformation,” starts Shukla. “Artificial Intelligence is impacting almost every sector of our world. There are multiple areas, including my company, Civil Engineering, which will soon be seeing even faster adoption of technologies including Artificial Intelligence.” The way that Ai is rapidly growing is making the integration of this technology incredibly important to each business that it could benefit. </p><p>“We are creating the biggest community of people enthusiastic about Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and other emerging technologies application into Civil Engineering,” Shukla explains. If you are excited by the application of AI/ML or other emerging technologies into Civil Engineering and want to join the global peers, the website has a <a href="https://www.civilengineering.ai/community/">community tab</a> that allows users to enter their email addresses and then become part of an interconnecting network of like-minded individuals who all share the same interest in AI and the many benefits it can have.</p><p>“When we see around us, we see a lot of inefficiencies in almost everything,” Shukla goes on to explain. An interesting part of the solution is that there is no single fixed tool or technology that can address it all. We need an interdisciplinary technology-based solution to address the issue of inefficiency. That is how AI and ML can help to improve the marketplace–by compiling multiple complex problems and their solutions into one platform.</p><p>Aiming to expand their skills and give them ongoing opportunity to interact, co-create, and build alongside other software professionals, Civil Engineering has been integrating AI into their business operations. In order to optimize outreach potential, the company's artificial intelligence will try to establish SEO keywords for tech start-up press as well as integrate and merge many ideas into one, cohesive platform. This technology will soon be seen on a global scale, and is being spearheaded by Chandra Shukla and his team with Civil Engineering AI.</p>
25 May, 2023
Chandra Shukla is a Cornerstone in the Tech Industry
<p><br> </p><p>Between 2017 and today, tech industry expert Chandra Shukla has been making waves as an entrepreneur with the skills and know-how to change the way in which we interact with technology. As an award-winning tech specialist, Shukla is a part of several organizations and boards associated with all things tech. </p><p>As a member of the Data Science for Social Good Fellowship in 2018, Shukla found National acclaim at a high level within the level fellowship as an individual in the United States. This status is exclusively provided to people who are using data science to improve the efficiency in the area of social good.</p><p>As an entrepreneur, Chandra Shukla has been integral to the conception and growth of several businesses, including Market Krystal and Civil Engineering. These businesses both work within areas of expertise for Shukla, including technology, chemistry, and marketing </p><p>Market Krystal is a company that is working to help global companies transform their business by providing data-driven actionable insight. Market Krystal delivers true and meaningful business stories based on its integrated power of problem-solving skills, research coverage, and domain expertise. This platform reaches over 50 cumulative years of flexible and innovative decision-making experience, reportage across 40 countries in 10 different languages. This company is just one of many that Shukla is overseeing as he continues to build his career as a reputable tech expert. </p><p>In addition to holding several awards in the tech industry and multiple accolades as a board member, Chandra Shukla also takes a unique, multidisciplinary approach to his ventures. There are large numbers of experts in all of the individual areas within the tech industry, but there are very few who can combine them and come up with interdisciplinary solutions for Efficiency improvement. This has placed Chandra in the top of his field. </p><p>He is well recognized by awards and honors inside his company, as well as within other platforms. He is also frequently being invited for multiple leadership roles such as judging competitions in top, executive positions. </p><p>As the tech industry grows and changes, Chandra Shukla has been growing with it, adapting to the way that the world is developing. This new age of technology is bringing about growth for Shukla in each business venture he works on. There are several new emerging technologies on the horizon as 2023 continues on. </p><p>“The world today is at the crossroads of business transformation,” Shukla explains. “AI is impacting almost all of the sectors. There are multiple areas like my company, Civil Engineering which will see even faster adoption of technologies, including this new growth of Artificial Intelligence.” This development will make Chandra's venture one of the most critical organizations in spearheading the movement.</p>
25 May, 2023
Chandra Shukla, an Award-Winning Tech Expert
<p>Chandra Shukla has been listed as an award-winning expert in creating digital products and methods for improving the efficiency of enterprises by using technologies from multiple disciplines. The tech expert has been working in the field of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and other such platforms. His work within these practices has led to multiple advancements and developments for each industry that he performs in.</p><p>After earning his Masters from the College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Shukla has gone on to win multiple awards and titles within the tech industry, and has made a name for himself as a Michigan Engineering Alumni Board Member between the years 2020 to 2024. </p><p>Chandra Shukla is also the co-founder of Market Krystal, a company that is working to help global companies transform their business by providing data-driven actionable insight. Market Krystal delivers true and meaningful business stories based on its integrated power of problem-solving skills, research coverage, and domain expertise. With over 50 cumulative years of flexible and innovative decision-making experience, reportage across 40 countries in 10 different languages, Market Krystal is just one of many of Shukla’s ongoing ventures and projects. </p><p>By developing a data driven methodology to prepare market research and report, Shukla and his experience has been increasing efficiency in the decision making of business leaders and enterprises. </p><p>He has also completed an MBA from Cornell University and is the founder of a company called Civil Engineering. In order to improve the efficiency of the Civil Engineering domain, Shukla established a venture which can speed up the adoption of state of the art technologies like Artificial Intelligence into the domain of Civil Engineering. This venture has already secured $1.5 M of funding and is expecting to see more growth in the upcoming year.</p><p>Shukla is an exemplary tech expert, and as proof, in 2019, he was awarded the team of distinction award by TD Bank for all of his hard work on their software development and technological advancements that he played a part in. This entrepreneur was elected to the Board of Directors IIT BHU Global Alumni Association between 2019-2021. He also led the committee for selection of distinguished alumni awards. Recipients have been people who are highly accomplished in the science and technology or entrepreneurship domains. These people include ex CEOs of soft banks, professors at Ivy League, and other such professionals. </p><p>Chandra Shukla’s multidisciplinary approach to tackling major problems makes his skillset incredibly unique. There have been large numbers of experts in each of the individual fields that Shukla has operated within, though few are able to combine each one and also come up with interdisciplinary solutions for efficiency improvement. This has placed Chandra in the top of his field as a well recognized and award winning tech mogul.</p><p>As technology continues advancing, Chandra Shukla is continuing to stay on top of the industry by proving himself time and time again through his problem solving skills.</p>
22 May, 2023
Top 5 Most Influential Names in Tech–2023
<p>With the technology world constantly evolving, the top five names in the tech industry for 2023 are already starting to emerge. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet-of-Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Big Data, and 5G are all emerging as the most important and influential technologies of the future, and each of these innovators and leaders have played a huge role in making this possible. Each of these technologies offers a unique way to improve the way we interact with the world and with each other, and they all have the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play. As we look forward to 2023, here are the 5 names to keep an eye on throughout the year. </p><p>1. Rakesh Khanna</p><p>As a renowned visionary leader and engineer, Khanna is currently the CEO of Atos Digital, the tech arm of the French multinational IT service and consulting business. In the banking and financial services industries, Khanna has a track record of strategic and operational success.</p><p>Prior to his current post, Khanna served for 13 years as Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and President of Syntel before its acquisition by Atos earlier in the year. He also worked as Oracle’s head of product and corporate marketing for the better part of a decade, and was group manager at Tata Burroughs Limited. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) as well as a master’s degree in marketing management from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).</p><p>2. Nikki Mendonça</p><p>Mendonça maintains three decades of excellence in strategic and operational leadership. The visionary manages major media accounts at big name companies like Omnicom and Publicis. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, she pursued postgraduate study at Harvard Business School and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.</p><p>In her position as Global Managing Director, Software & Platforms Practice at Accenture Song, Mendonça is responsible for driving marketing and sales growth for the company’s considerable software & platforms client portfolios. </p><p>3. Alex Holt</p><p>Alex Holt is the Global Head for the multi-billion dollar Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice at KPMG. A seasoned executive with more than two decades of advisory experience in international business, Holt has been with KPMG since 2012. On top of that, Holt is also the Global Lead Partner for some of the largest tech companies in the world.</p><p>Before KPMG, Holt held executive positions in organizations across the technology, media, and telecommunications industries for more than a decade. He also currently serves on the board of the anti-poverty charity JobTrain, which for 50 years has helped Silicon Valley’s most in need reclaim their lives from poverty and unemployment by preparing them for successful, sustainable careers in high-demand and emerging fields. </p><p>4. Ranjit Bawa</p><p>Ranjit Bawa is a Principal at Deloitte and currently leads the Cloud & Modern Engineering business. His teams offer businesses strong domain knowledge and skill in cloud native engineering so they may reimagine, create, and advance business and technological capabilities. Bawa has been helping to build and scale several technology-centric practices for Deloitte, most recently around cloud technologies.</p><p>5.Chandra Shukla</p><p>As an expert in creating digital products and methods for improving the efficiency of enterprises by using technologies from multiple disciplines, Shukla holds a Masters degree from the College of Engineering, University of Michigan. He has gone on to win multiple awards and titles within the tech industry, and has made a name for himself as a Michigan Engineering Alumni Board Member between the years 2020 to 2024. </p><p>This tech mogul holds an armful of awards and accolades for his hard work across multiple platforms. Shukla is also the Co Founder of Market Krystal, a company that has identified the inefficiencies in the Chemical value chain and created a unique data driven decision making framework. This was the venture founded during 2017 when Shukla was grad student at University of Michigan when he developed a unique way to improve the efficiency in the area of chemicals. Market Krystal publishes market research reports on a continuous basis and deliver true and meaningful business stories based on the integrated power of problem-solving skills, research coverage, and domain expertise. </p><p>The top five people in tech have had a profound impact on the world. They have revolutionized tech, made it more accessible and changed the way we interact with technology, and media. They have revolutionized the way we think, work and live. Their contributions have made a lasting impact and will continue to shape the future of technology for years to come. Keep an eye on these moguls throughout 2023 and see what they will accomplish</p>
25 May, 2023
Award Winning Tech Industry Leader, Chandra Shukla
<p>When listing names of influential people in the tech industry, you would likely jump to people like Larry Page, the founder of Google, or Bill Gates, the creator of Windows. Even people like Erika Voss, the Capital One Software developer come to mind. However, these faces and names are familiarly associated with their work in the foreground of these companies. Oftentimes, there are back channels and important people working behind the scenes in the tech industry that are often left unknown.</p><p>Chandra Shukla is one of the tech industry's best kept secrets. As an expert in creating digital products and methods for improving the efficiency of enterprises by using technologies from multiple disciplines, Shukla holds a Masters degree from the College of Engineering, University of Michigan. He has gone on to win multiple awards and titles within the tech industry, and has made a name for himself as a Michigan Engineering Alumni Board Member between the years 2020 to 2024. </p><p>Chandra is also an elected charter Member of The Indus Entrepreneur (TiE) group in New York, as of November 2019. This charter membership is exclusively given to high profile entrepreneurs who find great success in their field. This membership exists by invitation only and is selected after a few days of vigorous internal peer review. </p><p>After being elected as Senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF) in 2020, Shukla was selected by a board of tech personnel as being a person of high influence within the industry and was invited to lead the startup committee for global venture capital funds. </p><p>Shukla was also elected to the Board of Directors IIT BHU Global Alumni Association, where he served until 2021. He led the committee for selection of distinguished alumni awards, recipients of which have been individuals who are highly accomplished in the science and technology or entrepreneurship domains.</p><p>Chandra is a Co Founder of Market Krystal, a company that tracks emerging market/technology across chemicals, materials, metals & ceramics among other industry value chains. They publish reports on a continuous basis and deliver true and meaningful business stories based on the integrated power of problem-solving skills, research coverage, and domain expertise.</p><p>“When we see around us,” starts Chandra, “we see a lot of inefficiencies in almost everything. An interesting part of the solution is that there is no single fixed tool or technology that can address it all. We need an interdisciplinary technology-based solution to address the issue of inefficiency, which is what I bring to the world.” </p><p>So far Chandra has worked with leading financial services firms in New York and delivered efficiency solutions by utilizing tools and technologies from multiple domains. His solutions have worked out well in multiple other sectors like Energy, Engineering etc before. </p><p>This tech mogul is focused on his tasks and aims to get the best results. His perseverance, focus, and never give up attitude is unparalleled in the industry. </p>
25 May, 2023
Chandra Shukla–Multifaceted Tech Mogul
<p>Chandra Shukla is an award-winning expert in creating digital products and methods for improving the efficiency of enterprises by using technologies from multiple disciplines. After earning his Masters from the College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Shukla has gone on to win multiple awards and titles within the tech industry, and has made a name for himself as a Michigan Engineering Alumni Board Member between the years 2020 to 2024. During his stint at Michigan Engineering Alumni Board, he was one of the members of distinguished alumni award comettie. Previous recipients of such prestigious awards have been technology leaders such as the Founder of Google, Larry Page. </p><p>The tech industry is growing at an incredibly fast rate, with new products and services being introduced on a daily basis. The advancements in technology are allowing us to explore and develop new ways of interacting and doing business. Companies in the tech industry are investing heavily in research and development to create new products and services, which in turn is driving economic growth. This growth is being driven by increased demand for new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and cloud computing. As the industry continues to grow, we can expect to see new opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing companies alike.</p><p>When it comes to Shukla and his work within the tech industry, his peers and clients only have the best things to say about him! He boasts tremendous creative skills, and the ability to come up with innovative solutions to any problem. One thing that always plays a key role in his work is his continuous urge to adapt himself according to the circumstances to deliver the best results - which can be challenging during projects with a high level of ambiguity. It is commendable that with his rigorous class schedule & extracurricular activities he got the top grade in my course that testifies his potential, commitment to the task in hand, teamwork and presentation skills. Shukla is an asset to every organization that he joins, maintaining a high level of professionalism and skill.</p><p>While completing an MBA from Cornell University, Chandra Shukla works alongside business that utilize the following technologies:<i> Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Deep Learning Reinforcement Learning Optimization Simulation Process Restructuring and process redesign Process Mining RPA based automation Human assisted automation (Autonomation) and Building process map.</i></p><p>After being elected as Senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF) in 2020, Shukla was selected by a board of tech personnel as being a person of high influence within the industry and was invited to lead the startup committee for global venture capital funds. </p><p>Chandra Shukla’s multidisciplinary approach to tackling major problems makes his skillset incredibly unique. There have been large numbers of experts in each of the individual fields that Shukla has operated within, though few are able to combine each one and also come up with interdisciplinary solutions for efficiency improvement. This has placed Chandra in the top of his field as a well recognized and award winning tech mogul.</p><p>As technology continues advancing, Chandra Shukla is continuing to stay on top of the industry by proving himself time and time again through his problem solving skills. </p>
16 Mar, 2023
Civil Engineering AI To Spearhead the Movement of Emerging Technologies
<p><br> </p><p><i>New York City, New York–</i>CivilEngineering.ai, a tech company working on the application of emerging technologies is utilizing the latest developments in technology to bring about change within the tech industry. The company is working to integrate several aspects of Artificial Intelligence into their business model in hopes of seeing faster and more streamlined growth for themselves and their clients. </p><p>As Artificial Intelligence continues to grow year after year, Civil Engineering AI is hoping to capitalize on its continued development as a way to apply the technology to several varieties of business models and platforms. Founded in 2021, the company is seeing an emergence of practical uses for AI technology and is integrating it into their companies latest developments.</p><p>Chandra Shukla, the founder of Civil Engineering AI has spoken out regarding these new developments and what he hopes to accomplish with his company.</p><p> “The world today is at the crossroads of business transformation,” starts Shukla. “Artificial Intelligence is impacting almost every sector of our world. There are multiple areas, including my company, Civil Engineering, which will soon be seeing even faster adoption of technologies including Artificial Intelligence.” </p><p>The AI that Civil Engineering will begin to implement in their business practices aims to amplify their knowledge, provide them continued opportunities to collaborate, co-create and build alongside other tech developers. The company’s artificial intelligence will work to establish SEO keywords for tech start-up press, as well as integrate and merge several ideas into on, coherent platform in order to maximize outreach potential.</p><p>In addition to their technological growth, Civil Engineering AI is also hoping to create the biggest community of people who work with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as other emerging technologies application into Civil Engineering.</p><p>“When we see around us, we see a lot of inefficiencies in almost everything,” Shukla goes on to explain. An interesting part of the solution is that there is no single fixed tool or technology that can address it all. We need an interdisciplinary technology-based solution to address the issue of inefficiency. That is how AI and ML can help to improve the marketplace–by compiling multiple complex problems and their solutions into one platform.</p><p>While working to improve the efficiency of the Civil Engineering domain, Shukla established a venture which can speed up the adoption of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence into the domain of Civil Engineering. This venture has already secured $1.5 M of funding and is expecting to see more growth in the upcoming year.</p><p><i>Civil Engineering AI is a tech company working on the application of emerging technologies and integrating these advancements into multiple business platforms. Founded by Chandra Shukla, the company has been growing for several years, and is expected to see continued expansion in 2023. For more information regarding Civil Engineering AI, visit their </i><a href="https://www.civilengineering.ai/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Chandra Shukla</i></p><p><i>shuklachan@gmail.com</i></p>
01 Feb, 2023
Eloping in Hawaii–How to Book the Best Photographer for Your Special Day
<p>Hawaii is the perfect destination for couples who are looking to elope. With its beautiful landscape, stunning beaches, and warm climate, Hawaii is the perfect place to escape to and get married in a romantic and intimate ceremony. Whether you choose to elope on a beach, at a resort, or in the lush tropical forests, eloping in Hawaii will create a unique and unforgettable experience that you will cherish for years to come.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zzdkXGpMJC2oQDqPxFZFP_s6ZSVHWAvKMJMhdw7LDW8MOd7NOHarKi8KnLq877xvp5lnDaFtjoUP6wSLWDYmQNk989mvrVeQ_bkYnO0-wE-ePeB14E-wNo6rtteEt5msnBzNDi4LqRmZO7SmRs8WPtI"></figure><p>When booking the right photographer for your elopement, it is important to make sure that you are comfortable with their work and style. Abby Hagen, the founder of Aloha Dreams Photography urges clients to look at her portfolio prior to booking. </p><p>“It gives my clients an idea of what I do, and what they can expect from me,” she explains. “It can sometimes be challenging to conceptualize different styles without seeing examples of my work.. Especially when it comes to the backdrop in somewhere as lush as Hawaii.” For stunning shots for an elopement, you want to make sure that you are choosing a photographer that is used to working with the kinds of landscape found in an island like Oahu, Hawaii. </p><p>As someone who has been living in Hawaii long enough to know how to edit and work around such vibrant colors, Abby has been working with couples for years, photographing their special day in this island getaway. Her portfolio showcases just how skilled she and her team are with capturing memories, and making them look stunning. </p><p>“We’re big into photographing real moments, real emotions, and natural, candid portrait photography,” Abby explains. “We’ll step in to tweak where you need a little guidance or help, but we do our best as portrait photographers to make sure you feel comfortable and can forget the cameras as much as possible. Our style is more about getting you interacting with each other, rather than a lot of really formal posing!”</p><p>These kinds of photographers are rare in the bustling tourism driven islands of Hawaii. Your elopement is a special day and you shouldn’t have to worry about falling victim to scams or tourist traps. Tourist traps are businesses that rely on tourists for their income and often provide subpar services, overcharge, and/or offer low-quality goods. These practices extend into the world of photography as many companies who run this way can often charge way too much, spend very little time or energy on the shoot, and leave you with poor results–Absolutely not what you want for your elopement day.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/S8KMUzHvcnP1rmZG-l9V-D-tAh1qflF8ULwDWvarfWrFSOOIe-dDuej29kh5_MOeuMNVg8yFuR2L4oqbNYcbFOEk1AAIDrkksscJUICbWPXT3reEigOORv9gVR2avb6166P6QpG-8an7D9TYdbIGRaM"></figure><p>A good photographer should be willing to work with you and make sure that your wedding or elopement photos capture the memories of your special day perfectly, and this is just what Abby and her team with Aloha Dreams Photography strive to accomplish. The company will work with you on your magical day, providing quality and high-resolution photos.</p><p>Make your special day just that much more special by booking<a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/"> Aloha Dreams Photography</a>. </p>
02 Feb, 2023
Looking for the Best Photography Company In Oahu? Try Aloha Dreams Photography
<p>After 7 years as a professional in the photography industry, Abby Hagen tapped into her entrepreneurial vision and started her own company–Aloha Dreams Photography. The company was founded in August 2022, after the Hawaii based photographer realized how grand the market on her island was.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/E5vsbVT4H6TXmjCpHERqEe31Vq1zKT8IVVhqqr_CXpU3EQjxezqmvWSWWz1PWK1tWMjpJdHvKQg1B8fwiS_VR1t_GElihwZnKQs8cocYWPaHHiHh8hde7zsFrtNQUDENQE0ZoiZcLk8lARfnhZaKyXE"></figure><p>Starting a photography business in Hawaii is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, especially for Abby, who has been working within the industry for nearly a decade. With the breathtaking landscapes, stunning beaches, and diverse cultures, Hawaii is the perfect place for any photoshoot. Whether you’re interested in capturing the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands or providing her craft for family vacation portraits, engagements, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoon portraits, and elopements Aloha Dreams Photography works to capture life’s beautiful moments. </p><p>Boasting top of the line equipment, an impressive eye for detail, and a willingness to invest time and energy into the happiness of her clients, Abby is spearheading the organization efficiently and expertly. Standing out in this market can be challenging, but Abby and her team at Aloha Dreams love a good challenge. Being a successful self-started photography business in Hawaii requires a lot of preparation, planning, and hard work. But these photographers have a comprehensive understanding of the landscape and the market, making them a force to be reckoned with. </p><p>Additionally, when it comes to finding the right company to capture your most precious memories you need to be able to trust that their finished products are of a certain standard. Aloha Dreams has a solid portfolio of sample images to present to potential clients on their website, allowing them to see what the company has to offer. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LF3ED-eqgpMC_JSYRE8kfnFqR4ddzXovRElRcorJZaeOWaOdhTKkNz3ThbyvZhHUsQge6qsVBFr2XAaFhgrrVhS2eZs8-nzAnOu33vQpT3qJht4-B7Zst4vgRXnfH-AfcySRGNHkG4_Mvr0R8gys-fg"></figure><p>Another thing that makes Aloha Dreams the best in the business is the ease in which it takes to book a session. Instead of having to go through emails, make various phone calls, fill out form after form etc, the clients can simply put a deposit down to secure their location, date, and time of photoshoot. Abby mentions that the photographers always give clients the option to discuss further if they have more questions over the phone or email. Aloha Dreams has figured out how to streamline the booking process to make it as easy as possible for the clients, taking a little bit of stress out of their holiday. </p><p>Their website is reliable, and utilizes an easy-to-navigate tab system, showing off their photos and services. They also boast a rare turnaround time of 7 days, whereas a typical photographer could take weeks, or even months. Aloha Dreams Photography specializes in couples, elopement, weddings, families, and senior photography. The company provides quality photography services all across Hawaii, including Oahu, Kailua, Lanikai, Kaneohe, Honolulu, North Shore, and Waikiki. </p><p>Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places to travel to. With its stunning beaches, lush green forests and majestic mountains, it's no wonder why so many people visit the islands every year. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Hawaii, from lounging on the beach and swimming in the warm ocean waters, to exploring the vibrant nightlife and discovering the local culture. With so much to see and do, Hawaii is the perfect destination for a vacation of relaxation and adventure. Finding the right company to accurately and professionally bookmark your beautiful memories is going to set your travels to Hawaii apart from anywhere else. </p>
02 Feb, 2023
Aloha Dreams Photography Sees Their Busiest Month Yet–January 2023
<p><br> </p><p>With the new year coming into full swing and January nearing its end, Aloha Dreams Photography is seeing its busiest month to date, with back to back bookings, every single day. Located in Oahu, Hawaii, the company is experiencing sudden, and rapid growth. This is to be expected, however, as Aloha Dreams is actively playing a role in some of the most memorable and unforgettable experiences of tourists in Hawaii. </p><p>Hawaii is renowned for its beautiful landscape. From its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and majestic mountains, Hawaii's natural beauty is like no other. The tropical climate and crystal clear waters provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling. Whether you're relaxing on the beach or exploring the islands, Hawaii's gorgeous landscape is sure to captivate and inspire you. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iiqmbLCa3NoU29D5VdCqinD3DuTN0xCJbGyuQ-WS2JMCZ4QM8HOy6wpJdhF0zJxTD-4OlHaFajKLnUXZ7IH5Ca41MmQvcaI47doMCQh3DWQxUCt3xnmTX7wnI3PyHKFwq16XVQmJsalWjkyMiL-B5lA"></figure><p>With all that in mind, Abby Hagen, Founder of Aloha Dreams Photography is using that backdrop to capture some of life's greatest moments for her clients. This past month alone stands out to have been jam packed full of clients booking her services, as the winter in mainland America tends to drive tourists and travelers to the warmer, island climate.</p><p>When asked how she and her team are set apart from other photography companies based in Hawaii, Hagen explains that there are several things that make her business unique.</p><p>“I specialize in making the client feel very confident, have a blast, and create those lifetime memories,” Abby starts. She expresses that she tries actively to make her clients have fun, rather than just smile at a camera in their face. The point, shoot, and deliver method is not her style. “I'm not the type of photographer who tells my clients to just ‘go stand there and smile’ for every photo. Of course, I will still capture portraits of them smiling towards the camera, but I also give them actions to do to make the whole process more fun and capture natural, candid moments.” </p><p>“My editing style for photography is also unique because it's colorful and draws out Hawaii's tropical and bright colors,” Abby goes on to explain, speaking on the landscape. The islands of Hawaii are known for their vibrant and colorful landscape, which makes an excellent background for well lit and visually stunning photos. The Hawaiian Islands are filled with lush, tropical plants and flowers and are known for their bright and cheerful pigments. From the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean to the bright pink hibiscus and royal blue jacaranda flowers, Hawaii is a paradise full of eye-catching colors. The bright yellows and oranges of the tropical fish against the deep blues of the ocean is a sight to behold. The green of the palm trees and the vibrant reds of the volcanic rock are just a few of the many hues that make up the beautiful landscape of Hawaii. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UrsOnPNmehloXpGcl8Hmf74D88uQqdkAiwjH53AON8VT8UuEWRk0yX1XEB36PSzUc2X_B6yMgAa4KJr9qCc-fJQUmwCnBZ9Gh3daS-cdXq91sz72sl-wuJdjPcHFBbYj_9I2yOInAmKA3yWynX6lweU"></figure><p>“Because I've tapped into this market, I've already seen a lot of success! Especially this past month in January, which has been my busiest month” Aloha Dreams Photography has a small team of photographers currently and is only expecting to see continued growth throughout 2023.</p>
02 Feb, 2023
Aloha Dreams Photography Captures The Beauty of Hawaii in Your Photoshoots
<p>Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and it's no surprise that it has become a popular destination for tourists, as well as photographers. From its stunning beaches and lush jungles, to its vibrant culture and unique wildlife, Hawaii is the perfect place to capture the perfect photo. With its unique and varied landscapes, Hawaii offers a wide range of possibilities for travelers to explore. Whether you're looking to capture a sunset on the beach, a dramatic sunrise in the mountains, or an intimate portrait of a family, it’s always a good idea to book professional photographers for your travels to this picturesque state. </p><p>That is where Abby Hagen comes in. Owner of Aloha Dreams Photography, Abby Hagen works day after day capturing high-quality, stunning photos of her clients, which range from tourists capturing a memory, to couples eloping to the island getaway. With 7 years in the industry as a professional photographer, Abby takes pride in her work, knowing that she puts effort into this passion, turned entrepreneurial venture. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UHTT5ssbtXuQykFDIK6iEN-D7Uzm35lbRBAfwob8n9eizF55qCvQuCT5WbRc9ldE1l3Psk8iRsAfRtttWOwAWCZtxn_0_N-a7Alq5TbprwCLQu6Dy-1blSUKPu5mTKQcIrG312qLl3F0_d7xXLUlJjM"></figure><p>“My company is different from traditional tourist photography businesses,” she explains. “We are unique because I like to emphasize that the experience my clients will have is fun, energetic, and relaxed.” Aloha Dreams Photography wants to capture the moment, giving their clients something beautiful to have as a souvenir from their adventures. With her experience as a professional photographer, Abby brings a luxury to this craft that isn’t found in the money-grabbing, tourist industry. Her personality and specialized passion makes her feel like a member of the party, rather than a body behind a camera. </p><p>This is especially evident in the way that Abby books her clients. Instead of being a faceless organization, making clients fill out several forms and schedule through numerous emails, Aloha Dreams simply needs a deposit, time, and location. It’s that simple. From there, the photographers are able to interact with their clients as much or as little as the client wants over email or by phone. Additionally, Abby has a hard deadline of a 7 day turnaround time, which is unusually for her craft. Most photographers can take weeks or even months before returning the final product to clients, but at Aloha Dreams, it takes a fraction of that time. </p><p>“I worked for years to streamline the booking process and to make it as easy as possible for my clients,” Abby says. “After a few years in the business, I realized that many of my bookings come from tourists from mainland America, vacationing in Hawaii.” She goes on to express that these travelers already have enough bookings to worry about (hotels, rental cars, excursions, plane tickets, etc.) So to try and stand out in the business, as well as to make people’s lives just a little easier, Abby and the rest of the dedicated team with Aloha Dreams make the process as minimal as possible. </p><p>Aloha Dream Photography delivers each client 60-70 edited and high-resolution photos that are featured through an online gallery that the client can then freely download. The process aims to be as simple as possible, minimizing extra stress for the clients. Aloha Dreams also provides stunning drone shots, which add a little something extra to a traditional photoshoot.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TebCjTiiUU_3KY-mnnclSETWnf1iW_IpzMVe4q_b1LRHuSpdmiwIzeH3S0H4HDsTZdBbxJd3NQWvo67OUWwFpK-kgxiCIdM5Dv_PyRfCEDnKoezyfbVnoliSM6CYnfqc4l2BrzTB4fLO2e-IWgI959k"></figure>
02 Feb, 2023
Aloha Dreams Photography Makes Capturing Vacation Memories One Less Thing To Worry About
<p><br> </p><p>When traveling to the island state of Hawaii, there are already about a thousand things to do. From booking hotels, finding a rental car, securing your travel tickets and event passes, and exploring the islands, a vacation can turn overwhelming in the blink of an eye. With so much to do, it can begin to feel like work. </p><p>Abby Hagen, the owner and founder of <a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/">Aloha Dreams Photography</a>, wants to take a portion of that burden and alleviate some of the troubles that tourists encounter while traveling in Hawaii. Having been a professional photographer for just shy of a decade, Abby and her team with Aloha Dreams puts a huge emphasis on the experience of each client, making sure that the process is fun, energetic, and relaxed–exactly what one would hope for while on vacation.</p><p>Based out of Oahu, Hawaii, Aloha Dreams offers a one-hour photoshoot session on various beautiful beaches on the island. The company then delivers 60-70 edited and high-resolution images to the clients, through an online gallery that they are then able to freely download. Abby and the other photographers with Aoha Dreams also work with drones to take stunning and unique aerial photos. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/BMpHNGXv4wbRL3oUQIAxSGETNFPehD5g4ybS8upmACkSR3cNdSKw3RHmBajns8MBJ6YsLRp-msHuZU0OgxlJ3KJllNYiwf-1Eha-LS0Fw-K3IBQ7iOz6o4c3He6sfLajZmy8U9YPK_RjuIO-PPPQEGw"></figure><p>Instead of having to go through emails, make various phone calls, fill out form after form etc, the clients can simply put a deposit down to secure their location, date, and time of photoshoot. Abby mentions that the photographers always give clients the option to discuss further if they have more questions over the phone or email. Aloha Dreams has figured out how to streamline the booking process to make it as easy as possible for the clients, taking a little bit of stress out of their holiday. </p><p>“I'm not the kind of photographer who tells my clients to just ‘go stand there and smile’ for every photo,” Hagen says while explaining her style. “I do capture portraits of them smiling towards the camera, but I also give them actions to make the whole process fun and capture natural, candid moments.”</p><p>In addition to providing high-quality photos of vacations, Aloha Dreams Photography also specializes in engagements, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoon portraits, and elopements. The company provides quality photography services all across Hawaii, including Oahu, Kailua, Lanikai, Kaneohe, Honolulu, North Shore, and Waikiki. They also boast a rare turnaround time of 7 days, whereas a typical photographer could take weeks, or even months. </p><p>“Our goal is to make everyone feel confident, have fun, and create lifetime memories,” Abby expresses. Abby cares deeply about her company and goes above and beyond for each of the photos that she edits and strives to bring out the beautiful colors of Hawaii, giving her clients beautiful memories that they can look back on for years. </p><p>For more information about Abby Hagen and the work that she does with Aloha Dreams Photography, visit their <a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/portfolio">website</a>, and follow their journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alohadreamsphotography/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HC1FQ3wF4mxpKpJ6482cjlmjG4IObClFEPY-oRJK-gMvqEUq8gTyPfTvTei0bP6pNCO_GaxnMG-K52p1AH-Yw-oNu77cF2jd3v_fwMHV78d2_CdDUcNJ9Z0kA-7vfXIxdsJswCzPidzcciEqaRQRjtk"></figure>
09 May, 2023
Amanda Apfelblat
<p>Expansion of Moguls by Amanda Across the United States and Beyond<br>Boca Raton, FL –<br>Florida-based consulting firm Moguls by Amanda is excited to announce its<br>national and worldwide growth. With this new initiative, the company intends to extend<br>its helping hand to even more health care practices that are eager to expand<br>significantly. Dr. Amanda Apfelblat founded Moguls by Amanda with the overarching<br>goal of revitalizing doctors by freeing up their time and resources via the optimization of<br>their businesses.<br>Dr. Apfelblat adds, "We help doctors become outstanding businesses, just as<br>medical, dental, chiropractic, and medical schools help them become excellent doctors."<br>Great physicians, according to Moguls by Amanda, can easily hit a ceiling and settle into<br>a routine because their practice isn't structured to maximize productivity and scale. Dr.<br>Apfelblat insists, "We find what isn't working and implement protocols and systems that<br>will.” This can be said whether a company is experiencing difficulties internally with its<br>staff or is spending too much time, energy, and money on activities that do not help the<br>company attract and retain lifelong patients or boost profits.<br>Moguls by Amanda works with any type of medical practice. Dr. Apfelblat<br>cautions that "we are quite careful about the people we take on;" they only accept clients<br>who are "willing and ready to improve." According to Moguls by Amanda, this is because<br>of the dramatic changes in processes and procedures that their clients experience after<br>working with them. “I work one-on-one with each client and their team and encourage<br>them to make substantial improvements to the way they do things.” says the doctor, “We<br>get the results I know my clients are capable of.”<br>Dr. Apfelblat regularly travels to her clients. “In order to ensure that my<br>customers achieve their goals, I fly to offices in person and schedule ongoing weekly<br>zoom trainings.” Dr. Apfelblat exclaims, "I am overjoyed to have the chance to go to new<br>regions of the world and assist practices in each new environment." The organization<br>takes great satisfaction in its first-class concierge consulting services and its ability to<br>meet customers wherever they may be. Dr. Apfelblat explains, "By visiting each location<br>in person, I can look at how a practice is running, what its inner workings are, and what<br>may be holding the business back from growth.<br>Aiming to serve more people all around the world, Moguls by Amanda has<br>become known as the "Gordon Ramsay" of concierge consulting firms. "I hope that as<br>many practices as possible prosper under Moguls by Amanda."</p><p>Moguls by Amanda is a consulting company based in Boca Raton, Florida that<br>is now expanding to help clients nationwide and internationally. The company takes a<br>personalized and immersive approach to clients' practices, consulting them on their<br>practice as a business until they reach their desired level of success. To learn more,<br>contact Dr. Amanda Apfelblat at amanda@mogulsbyamanda.com and visit the<br>company website at mogulsbyamanda.com</p>
10 May, 2023
Amanda Apfelblat
<p>Expansion of Amanda's Moguls throughout the United States and abroad<br>Boca Raton, FL –<br>Moguls by Amanda, a Florida-based concierge consulting business, is pleased to<br>announce its national and international expansion. With this new move, the business<br>hopes to lend a hand to even more eagerly expanding medical clinics. Dr. Amanda<br>Apfelblat launched Moguls by Amanda with the mission of motivating doctors by<br>optimizing their enterprises and liberating their time and resources.<br>Dr. Apfelblat continues, "We assist practices in becoming amazing businesses,<br>just as medical, dental, chiropractic, and medical schools make them wonderful<br>doctors." According to Moguls by Amanda, great physicians can easily reach a plateau<br>and get into a routine if their practice is not designed to scale. Dr. Apfelblat insists, "We<br>find what isn't working and implement protocols and systems that will." This is the case<br>whether a practice is experiencing internal difficulties with its staff or is spending too<br>much time, energy, and money on activities that do not help the company attract and<br>retain lifelong patients or increase profits.<br>Moguls by Amanda will collaborate with owners of private (remove medical)<br>practices. Dr. Apfelblat admonishes, "We are quite selective about who we work with;"<br>they only accept clients who are "willing and ready to change."According to Moguls by<br>Amanda, this is because their clients see tremendous improvements in processes and<br>procedures after working with them. “I work one-on-one with each client and urge them<br>to make significant changes to the way they do business,” says Dr. Apfelblat, “My clients<br>reach the success levels I know they are capable of.” (I changed this sentence)<br>Dr. Apfelblat visits her moguls at their offices. “To guarantee that my clients<br>reach their objectives, I travel to each practice in person and have weekly zoom meetings<br>for 90 days, followed by 9 months of supportive care,” Dr. Apfelblat comments, "I am<br>ecstatic to have the opportunity to go to different parts of the globe and support<br>businesses in each new location." The company takes great pride in its superior<br>concierge consulting services and its ability to meet clients wherever they may be. Dr.<br>Apfelblat notes, "By visiting a practice in person, I am able to see how it operates, its<br>inner workings, and what may be impeding its growth.”<br>Moguls by Amanda has earned a reputation as the "Gordon Ramsay" of concierge<br>consulting services as a result of its tailored approach and efforts to expand. “I wish for<br>as many practices as possible to flourish under Moguls by Amanda,” holds Dr. Apfelblat.</p><p>Moguls by Amanda is a consulting company based in Boca Raton, Florida that<br>is now expanding to help clients nationwide and internationally. The company takes a<br>personalized and immersive approach to clients' practices, consulting them on their<br>practice as a business until they reach their desired level of success. To learn more,<br>contact Dr. Amanda Apfelblat at amanda@mogulsbyamanda.com and visit the<br>company website at mogulsbyamanda.com</p>
17 Jul, 2023
Amanda Apfelblat
<p>Moguls by Amanda ReInvigorates Doctors by<br>Scaling their Practices<br>Dr. Amanda Apfelblat travels to practices worldwide to reinvent and<br>improve their systems and operations.<br>Moguls by Amanda travels worldwide to its clients – every type of private practice – to<br>provide a unique service intent on scaling their practices. Dr. Amanda Apfelblat, CEO and<br>founder of the company, walks doctors of every kind through improving their practices as<br>businesses. A concierge consulting company, Moguls by Amanda is founded on the mission of<br>freeing up these doctors’ time and energy by taking a look at their practices’ inner workings and<br>finding out what could work better.<br>“I fly to visit each and every practice and make sure I’m there in person to get a sense of<br>what truly needs work,” says Dr. Apfelblat. The doctor is pleased to have the opportunity to learn<br>about and dive deep into so many types of private practices. “When it comes to changing the<br>systems and operations in place, I like to already know everything about the practice, almost as<br>if I ran it myself,” says Dr. Apfelblat. Then, once she has a full sense of the systems, she works<br>on turning it into a money-making business.<br>“There are a broad range of issues that practices need help resolving. It depends,” says<br>the doctor, “Whether the practice has an in-house problem with staffing or is spending too much<br>time and resources on things that don’t create life-long patients and increase profitability, I find<br>what’s not working and implement protocols and systems that will.”<br>Often, clients that Moguls by Amanda works with encounter change. “We believe change<br>is the road to success. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable,” says Dr. Apfelblat. “We<br>wish to help clients do so through implementing goals for their practice.” Sometimes, holds the<br>doctor, practices might face significant changes that will ultimately benefit their practice but<br>aren’t what the practice is used to.<br>“This is why we take such a hand-holding approach,” says Dr. Apfelblat. Moguls by<br>Amanda does not let go until clients reach the level of success that they know they are capable<br>of. “We guide them through the entire process of scaling their business until the practice runs so<br>smoothly they don’t need us anymore,” Dr. Apfelblat adds.<br>“We are picky about the clients we take,” Dr. Apfelblat claims, “Only because we have such big<br>visions for them, we want to make sure theirs are equally as large and bold.” The company does<br>not take on doctors who do not want to scale, live a more fulfilled and stress-free life, and make<br>huge changes to do so.</p><p>Dr. Apfelblat remembers what it’s like to be a rising practice. “I try to be what I needed when I<br>was just starting out,” she says, “Someone who would walk me through it, each step of the way,<br>and encourage me to reach levels beyond what I thought was possible.” Now, Moguls by<br>Amanda not only hopes to inspire more private practices to reach new heights but hopes to take<br>responsibility for getting them there.<br>Moguls by Amanda is a consulting company based in Boca Raton, Florida that is now<br>expanding to help clients nationwide and internationally. The company takes a personalized and<br>immersive approach to clients' practices, consulting them on their practice as a business until<br>they reach their desired level of success. To learn more, contact Dr. Amanda Apfelblat at<br>amanda@mogulsbyamanda.com and visit the company website at mogulsbyamanda.com</p>
23 Feb, 2023
Tech Girl–Working to Raise the Number of Female Tech Founders
<p><i>Austin, Texas–</i> Tech Girl, a platform designed to support female and nonbinary tech founders on their entrepreneurial journey, is gearing up to launch its exclusive early access preview at SXSW in March 2023. Tech Girl’s focus is to gather a community of first-time women founders of tech startups and empower their success in a predominantly male industry.</p><p><strong>A mission to find and support women founders in tech</strong> </p><p>According to recent reports, women make up a very small fraction of the technology workforce. According to the latest Pitchbook report, businesses in the United States with an all-female founder base raised just 1.9% of all venture capital in 2022. That number is even smaller when race is factored in with Black and Latina women raising less than 0.05% each. Even with advances in bias awareness and gender diversity training in the workplace over the last decade, it is incredibly evident just how small the number of female founders is compared to men. The platform’s launch, which will offer exclusive access to Austin founders at South By Southwest (SXSW), is one giant step in the right direction for the tech industry as a whole. The Tech Girl platform leverages technology and strategic partnerships to enable female founders to build authentic and meaningful connections in the startup ecosystem. It offers women a space to engage with other founders and will also allow them to gain critical access to the tools, resources and human capital required to launch their startups in the tech ecosystem. </p><p> </p><p><strong>A new approach to supporting female entrepreneurs</strong></p><p>“Women often take themselves out of the running long before the fundraising stage of a startup. Additionally, there are often limited resources available for female entrepreneurs, including access to capital, mentorships, and networks—all of which can increase success rates. This lack of support can lead women to believe they cannot compete with their male peers, and it can easily deter them from pursuing startup opportunities altogether,” explains CEO and Cofounder, Rajul Kadakia. </p><p>Tech Girl will provide female tech founders with a comprehensive range of resources to help them launch and grow their tech startups. The platform will connect founders with near-peer mentors and strategic advisors for access to guidance and support as well as offer a comprehensive and tailored curriculum to equip startup founders with the knowledge and skills they need at every stage of their journey. The Tech Girl team hopes that supporting female founders via a tech-enabled platform ultimately leads to an increase in funding of female-founded tech businesses.<i> </i></p><p><strong>A call for change</strong></p><p>Though the platform is aimed at female entrepreneurs, the creators of Tech Girl partner with startup organizations, accelerators, incubators, affinity groups and early-stage venture funds as a way for women to connect with a community that can best work with them to build their creative tech dreams. The team aims to connect members of the tech and venture capital community such as mentors, advisors and investors seeking new and diverse ideas to the next generation of founders.</p><p> </p><p>“Tech Girl is more than just a platform,” Lynn Fernando, CMO and Cofounder explains. “This will be a community of ambitious and talented founders, advisors, mentors and investors who are working together to change the status quo and break barriers in the tech industry. Our goal is to empower founders in their startup journey by helping them make meaningful connections.” </p><p> </p><p>With its upcoming debut at SXSW, Tech Girl and its founders are optimistic about the future for women in the tech industry. With hopes of reaching millions of women and helping them realize their entrepreneurial goals, Tech Girl expects to be a gamechanger for the next generation of global leaders. </p><p> </p><p><i>Tech Girl is a platform that empowers aspiring female tech entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The platform is set to launch and debut for the first time at SXSW in Austin, Texas this March. To learn more about Tech Girl or to sign up before the platform officially launches, visit their</i><a href="https://techgirl.co/"><i> website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Rajul Kadakia, Cofounder and CEO</i></p><p><i>Lynn Fernando, Cofounder and CMO</i></p><p><i>techgirl.co</i></p><p><i>hello@techgirl.co </i></p><p><i> </i></p>
24 Feb, 2023
Tech Girl–A Platform For Aspiring Female Tech Founders, Set to Launch at SXSW
<p><i>Austin, Texas – </i>Tech Girl, a platform designed to empower female and nonbinary tech founders, is excited to launch its exclusive beta at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2023. Tech Girl will work to serve as a hub for this audience to express their aspirations and goals, build close connections and gain access to the resources, tools, and mentors needed to launch their startups.</p><p> </p><p>As SXSW approaches, the creators and founders of Tech Girl are gearing up to preview their platform to Austin’s female founders. SXSW has dedicated itself to helping creative people achieve their goals since 1987. The event is best known for its conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film & television and music industries. This is a new opportunity to debut Tech Girl to a wide audience of members of the startup community including investors, advisors, mentors and founders.</p><p> </p><p>“We strive to create a community where women can come together to share knowledge, collaborate, and build successful tech startups,” explains Lynn Fernando, CMO and Cofounder. “We believe that by leveling the playing field and providing the support that women need to succeed, we can help close the gender gap in the tech industry and create a more diverse and innovative future.”</p><p> </p><p>The ultimate goal of Tech Girl is to empower women to reach their full potential as tech entrepreneurs and leaders and help them turn their ideas into reality. The easy-to-use platform will be featured at SXSW in March as the team works with industry leaders, VCs, and accelerators to gather a wide user-base of female and nonbinary tech founders. </p><p> </p><p>Tech Girl plans to offer a comprehensive range of services to help women launch and grow their tech startups. Their goal is to connect founders to resources, peer networks, and provide access to early-stage investors looking to fund diverse startups. With such a wide community to learn from, first-time founders can share their profile pages with mentors and advisors and highlight themselves to raise early-stage angel and seed capital.</p><p> </p><p>“Women often take themselves out of the running long before the fundraising stage of a startup,” explains CEO and Cofounder Rajul Kadakia. “Additionally, there are often limited resources available for female entrepreneurs, including access to capital, mentorships, and networks—all of which can increase success rates. This lack of support can lead women to believe they cannot compete with their male peers, and it can easily deter them from pursuing startup opportunities altogether.” </p><p> </p><p>Even with our advances in bias awareness and gender diversity training in the workplace, women are still a small fraction of the technology workforce. According to Pitchbook, companies in the United States with all female founders raised just 1.9% of all venture capital in 2022. The number was even lower when factoring in race with Black and Latina women each hovering around 0.05% of VC funding. This is where Tech Girl comes in. They are determined to close the gender gap in tech by providing mentorship, resources, and opportunities to their members. With more support, they will increase the number of female-founded companies and change the face of tech for good.</p><p>“Tech Girl is more than just a platform,” Lynn Fernando explains. “This will be a community of ambitious and talented founders, advisors, mentors, and investors who are working together to change the status quo and break barriers in the tech industry. Our goal is to support founders in their startup journey by helping them make meaningful connections early on, both online and in person.” With their upcoming debut at SXSW, Tech Girl and its founders are optimistic about the future for women in the tech industry. With hopes of reaching millions of women and helping them realize their entrepreneurial goals, Tech Girl expects to be a gamechanger for the next generation of global leaders. </p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Tech Girl is a dynamic platform that empowers aspiring female tech entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The platform is set to launch and debut for the first time at SXSW in Austin, Texas this March. To learn more information about Tech Girl or to sign up before the platform officially launches, visit their </i><a href="https://techgirl.co/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Rajul Kadakia, Cofounder and CEO</i></p><p><i>Lynn Fernando, Cofounder and CMO</i></p><p><i>techgirl.co</i></p><p><i>hello@techgirl.co </i></p>
25 May, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p>ABC</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWqEaKFKD730F6G4bX3Jf9loMeqPPmvRuXL678ezNyM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWqEaKFKD730F6G4bX3Jf9loMeqPPmvRuXL678ezNyM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 May, 2023
Sandeep Shekhawat
<p>MSNBC</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yly_sUrMANcIL1JJS74Rfhhiqo2tCz7UVcgryUcJSNo/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yly_sUrMANcIL1JJS74Rfhhiqo2tCz7UVcgryUcJSNo/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
01 May, 2023
Healing the Mind and Soul: Matthew Weintrub's Quest to Unravel the Psychedelic Origin of Religion
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rZkVA9Ogp9bGK4VDO1Iz3bAZgNIruty2YsxP5iCuEjqVOL3HWhQlZ427cQMJzlgEY7rNvqnG3CFlKjAjdMsb1fi0P_EladEhSKFBfwnk4e9eQ0DE4N1ggsuyroI65CMEyUmQqXTmCHSsCLHYMl5G5-k"></figure><p>Author and activist Matthew Weintrub had a wildly successful career in early-stage technology startups. At the peak of his career, he taught User Experience design at UCLA and UC Berkeley and would go on to architect a UX/UI BootCamp that is taught at universities across the country. In spite of his success, he felt spiritually unfulfilled. This led him to an Ayahuasca retreat in Ecuador, where he received a series of visions that would bring him to his true purpose. Matthew has since released his book,<i> The Psychedelic Origin of Religion</i>, which features one of the visions spirituality brought him to during his journey.</p><p>“I had this vision in a sweat lodge during an ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador. After processing that vision, I returned back home asking myself a simple question: is it possible that every religion is rooted in psychedelics? After two years of research, the answer was yes!" </p><p><i>The Psychedelic Origin of Religion</i> details how all religions can trace their roots to shamanism and psychedelics. “The book explores the use of sacred medicine plants throughout history to facilitate spiritual connection and healing,” says Weintrub, “For millennia, these plants and medicines have been used to promote a sense of oneness with the world and to bring about peace and wellbeing.” Weintrub is thrilled to be able to share his discoveries about the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality with the world.</p><p>As a psychedelic activist, Matthew is passionate about sharing the scientific research on psychedelic medicine in order to effect policy change. “We’re facing a mental health epidemic. Look at the recent CNN report from the CDC that 40% of our children are facing persistent sadness and hopelessness. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children and psychedelic medicine in clinical studies shows efficacy to treat mental health disorders from anxiety to depression to eating disorders to suicidality. But here is the craziest part about the science: psychedelics help us find God. That’s in the body of research from steemed institutions like John Hopkins University proving without a shadow of a doubt that psychedelics induce mystical states of consciousness. We’re now in a moment where science if proving what spirituality has been preaching for thousands of years.” </p><p>The book launch coincides with the crowdfunding campaign of Ohai Wellness, Weintrub’s vision to build a world-class wellness center that combines indigenous healing, western medicine, and scientific spirituality. With a heart for healing what ails humanity, Weintrub dedicated this center to enriching others' lives and to helping them find their own personal and spiritual fulfillment. </p><p>“I’ve learned so much about healing from the tribes. That’s why I decided to walk the red path of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan - a path of Indigenous healing. I know of hundreds of people who have left the United States to seek healing and there are thousands who are seeking out healers from these tribes and finding inner peace. So for me it’s important to bring healing back to my country and to my people in a good way.”</p><p>With an Indigenous board of advisors and a goal to expand, Ohai Wellness is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign and an NFT fundraiser to provide free healing retreats for ten thousand veterans. “In 2018, over a million veterans reported severe mental health issues like depression, debilitating anxiety, and PTSD. On average, there are 130 suicides per day, 44 of which are veterans,” holds Weintrub, intending to address those numbers through Ohai Wellness.</p><p>“The Ohai wellness center is part of a wider mission to build a better future for our children with the development of sustainable eco-cities based on healing and harmony with nature,” states Weintrub. “Ohai is a movement healing the earth.” To bring this vision to fruition, Matt and his co-founder Adam are launching an NFT project to pre-sell retreats to collect funding for the first center, a nature-based retreat facility in Colorado.</p><p> “I choose equity crowdfunding because I believe it’s essential that this company is funded by the people. And our team chose NFTs because we believe in the ethos and potential of crypto. The Ohai Legends NFT is raising $50 million through the usage of NFT (Non-Fungible Token) technology,” states Weintrub, “When a person purchases an NFT, they will receive a future retreat and they will also help a veteran in need. Additional advantages of purchasing an NFT include a future airdrop of the Ohai token, discounts at all future Ohai locations including housings sales, and the chance to shape the Ohai platform.”</p><p>“We hope to offer thousands of veterans spots at the retreat and a chance to take their life back through a new type of healing, one which we know to work very well,” states Weintrub. “We like to say that everyone is on a wellness journey and Ohai’s mission is to support you with the tools of natural medicine.”</p><p>The author tells readers to expect information about how psychedelics can change someone’s outlook on life. He mentions how natural medicine such as this can spur a snowball effect that can change one’s entire perception of everything in their life – from their relationships to their career to their spirituality.</p><p>He is excited to share his book and the Ohai Wellness crowdfunding campaign with the world and looks forward to seeing the impact it will have on the healing of the human family.</p><p>You can find his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Religion-Matthew-Lawrence-Weintrub/dp/B0BW37KVPC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677379951&sr=8-1">HERE</a>, connect with him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heytrub/">@heytrub</a> and stay up to date with Ohai Wellness at <a href="http://www.ohaiwellness.com">ohaiwellness.com</a></p>
02 Oct, 2023
Josh Mark
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOGZYxbZ7cGSmP2p70mhqc0GT5FILwGcjViflefxwgE/edit#heading=h.bvlh5hngm35j">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOGZYxbZ7cGSmP2p70mhqc0GT5FILwGcjViflefxwgE/edit#heading=h.bvlh5hngm35j</a></p><p> </p>
13 Sep, 2023
Josh Mark
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/18bHUaXZEcmTzCJfbjsBDAtYIUj5ss2AsWFZ3chW4rps/edit#heading=h.6czyl3g2ecup</p>
13 Sep, 2023
Josh Mark
<p>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOGZYxbZ7cGSmP2p70mhqc0GT5FILwGcjViflefxwgE/edit#heading=h.bvlh5hngm35j</p>
02 Oct, 2023
Josh Mark
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOGZYxbZ7cGSmP2p70mhqc0GT5FILwGcjViflefxwgE/edit#heading=h.bvlh5hngm35j">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uOGZYxbZ7cGSmP2p70mhqc0GT5FILwGcjViflefxwgE/edit#heading=h.bvlh5hngm35j</a></p><p> </p>
09 Feb, 2023
Josh Tyler, Creator of GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT Discusses AI Generated Content
<p><i>Portland, Oregon–</i>The world today is being rapidly transformed by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI technology is revolutionizing the way in which people work, play, and interact with one another, from healthcare and education to transportation and communication. AI is being used in a variety of fields in hopes of automating tasks, improving efficiency, and generating insights that could potentially help to drive innovation and growth. As AI becomes increasingly more powerful, its potential to interact with everyday lives is growing exponentially.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuahtyler/">Josh Tyler,</a> an entrepreneur and founder of several platforms, including <a href="https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/">Giant Freakin Robot</a>, <a href="https://www.tellmebest.com/">Tell Me Best</a>, and <a href="https://walkbig.com/">Walk Big</a>, has gone on record discussing his thoughts and feelings about the global use of AI, and how utilizing this tool may not be as ethically sound as one may think. </p><p>“Much of the content being written by AI’s is plagiarized,” Josh says. “Not in the traditional sense where they’re stealing whole sentences, but more in a tangential sense where it takes your sentence and then runs parallel to it.” The creator and entrepreneur also goes on to say that AI bots tend to take something that already exists and change just enough, so that it can seem unique. </p><p> </p><p>Josh’s news and opinion site, GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT is currently <a href="https://walkbig.com/gfr-4000/">one of the top 4,000</a> most visited websites in the world, and no thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence. The website, which focuses not only on entertainment but also on other important topics like science and technology, is fueled by a team of writers, developers, and other content creators. “Until the plagiarism problem is fixed…you’ll never see AI generated content on any of my websites,” Josh expresses.</p><p>AI has recently made huge waves in the art community as well, with platforms such as Lensa and Prequel taking a handful of photos and generating content in various art styles. Many individuals found faults within this system, as some even claimed plagiarism of their original artworks. </p><p> </p><p>Through the AI’s automated creative process, platforms that provide this service have made it easier for people to create art “without any real artistic skill,” according to the complaints of artists across the internet. This has led to an oversaturation of artworks that lack originality, which has driven down the value of art in the marketplace. AI has definitely made art more accessible to a wider audience, but it has also devalued the craftsmanship and skill of human artists.</p><p>When Josh first developed Giant Freakin Robot in 2008, the internet was still wildly plagued by “scrapers,” also known as people who would steal content and republish it as their own. The creator knows first hand what it feels like to have original ideas and works plagiarized without consequence, and the toll it can take on individuals and companies within the online media industry. </p><p>“Experience has already taught me what AI never can,” Josh Tyler summarizes. Recognizing that some technological advancement and tools are better left untouched is not a story for science fiction–It sits on the front of several prominent media outlets and is sued by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. </p><p><i>Josh Tyler is the CEO and founder of Walk Big, Giant Freakin Robot, and Tell Me Best. These news and entertainment platforms share some of the most circulated stories on the web. Josh has had a foothold in the online media industry since the late 2000’s, and still maintains a face at the forefront of many media outlets. For more information about Josh Tyler and his content, visit his websites. </i></p><p><i>Josh Tyler </i></p><p><i>(360) 844-5754</i></p><p><i>contact@walkbig.com</i></p>
31 Mar, 2023
Lauren and Austin
<p>Eko Youth: Podcasting for Climate Resilience</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/a13s8zDb9iU8C1zkeR47FjqX1diu5l_Qxo0QELfYfVnPd02Za0x7WVNbAWeLxwW3-z0XUYpC7waykT6VJGw1mnHprDva_H_-GP4uEiA7jVLYm7U9Y0FkXPUXpr1asULBo4nHjywkymrjn8RXAjj3OXQ"></figure><p>As climate chaos grows across the planet, many eyes are on the scientists and government leaders who are struggling to find answers. However, Jaden Huynh, the Founder of the podcast equipment company <a href="http://www.ekoyouth.com">Ekoyouth</a>, believes that the key to saving Mother Earth lies elsewhere: in indigenous matriarchs (female leaders). Jaden is a teen mother from the Hinóno’eí, Tsitsistas, and Ute Nations. She is also Vietnamese, Chicana, and a full-time college student studying to become a neurosurgeon. Jaden cares deeply about saving our world from the devastation of climate change and is convinced that Black, Latina, Asian, and Native women all hold within themselves indigenous values and stories that are crucial for fighting climate chaos. Through Ekoyouth and her podcast “The Forgotten Realm,” she is teaching other women to podcast so that their environmental knowledge and indigenous stories will be stored for future generations. </p><p>Jaden has always connected deeply with the planet and valued the diversity of thought, values, and history of Native tribes and different ethnicities. In high school, she joined Student Voice, a club that focused on identity and inclusion of all perspectives.</p><p>“I first fell in love with indigenous advocacy at the Youth Celebrate Diversity Conference,” Jaden remembers. “My friendship with Mason Estes and Spirit of the Sun began with the workshop Dispelling Native American Stereotypes. He spoke on behalf of the Spirit of the Sun community with wisdom beyond my belief. He ignited my passion to make all voices heard, and the rest was history.”</p><p>Jaden would go on to volunteer with Spirit of the Sun, seeing firsthand that underserved natives were struggling with mental health and that native youth were empowered when they reconnected to their indigenous roots. Along the way, Jaden reconnected with her own indigenous identity and began helping others to do the same. </p><p>“I started doing advocacy work and public speaking. I held presentations, webinars, and teaching programs through Spirit of the Sun and became convinced that native groups, particularly their matriarchs, have so much information to share about how Mother Earth should be treated,” she says. “I decided to create ‘The Forgotten Realm’ so that it would not be lost.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4dN9AF6K_Y4Y5QZ5nGeqKX6oTWJDADivSIhRDkD_5RuSHIDk--RXJHVwMyXi5Pozi0ICuCmCUqF-Odlpant6E-BHvI4IoVZGyl63nyjCsd6wtKwIMLkEK_XbbghB8stlSA1EMcLJYZ5DF2OIKiXaxmI"></figure><p>Today, through Ekoyouth, Jaden is supplying equipment for podcasting as well as teaching and fostering the art through an indigenous lens. Her community is growing as more women of color share their stories and their wealth of knowledge about climate chaos. Jaden and the other women are ensuring that tomorrow’s youth will be able to benefit from the wisdom of today’s climate-chaos activists. </p><p>“It is crucial that youth like me are proud of their indigenous identity and see how important they are in the fight to heal Mother Earth from global warming and pollution,” she says. “I want to empower them to make climate-conscious decisions the indigenous way. This includes honoring their ancestors, honoring the Earth, honoring each other, and honoring the elders that guide them.”</p><p>As more listeners discover “The Forgotten Realm” and Ekoyouth, Jaden is focused on her plans for 2023, including leading Spirit of the Sun’s visual storytelling workshop alongside Sydonney Blake, a Taino-Afro indigenous woman. Jaden will be teaching bipoc youth how to podcast. </p><p>At the same time, she will continue to attend college so that she can achieve her goal of becoming a neurosurgeon who is focused on indigenous storytelling.</p><p>“With my doctorate, I want to create Brain Storm, a mental health clinic for indigenous and undocumented people so that they will have access to mental health professionals in one space,” she reveals. “Equality in healthcare for all indigenous people is very important to me.”</p><p>As she looks to the future, Jaden is under no illusions that ending climate chaos will be easy. She says, however, that it can happen if everyone is willing to step up and do what they can to include indigenous voices. </p><p>“Targeted actions will make a difference,” Jaden states. “Remember that at Ekoyouth, 5% of every purchase goes to either Spirit of the Sun or the American Indian College Fund. Join my team of podcast queens who fight for their communities and protect their culture for the next 7 generations. Together, we can do our part to preserve Mother Earth for our future youth. DM @ekoyouthfam to get on board!”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mvDW7L_ZyDe-bXFXAt8uJEE_GZMEmhAVKvterc9f3TOA2wwlaAe0b4j1YSPEcto9bgoIGno8pCM-cELdbFd_BAf0JlCwwZ5d6gQCCvV2-hlqvHAq58RUvB2YcNAB7Em3OIqNhlbt-6m5u07fwwcLVjM"></figure><p><i>Ekoyouth was founded by Jaden Huynh, the host of “The Forgotten Realm,” a podcast for the indigenous, family oriented, culturally seeking, and allied community. Ekoyouth believes that female podcasters are powerful, brilliant, and valued. It sells equipment to make podcasting as enjoyable as it should be. Ekoyouth prioritizes helping the native community and the environment by preserving the climate-chaos wisdom and stories of matriarchs. For more information about Ekoyouth, please see:</i></p><p><a href="http://www.ekoyouth.com"><i>http://www.ekoyouth.com</i></a></p><p><a href="mailto:support@ekoyouth.com">support@ekoyouth.com</a> </p><p>@ekoyouth6 </p><p>@ekoyouthfam</p><p>@ekoyouthnetwork</p>
16 Mar, 2023
Lauren and Austin
<p>Hanging Out with Holliewood King, Hip Hop’s Coolest New Star</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BxUoUd__F_zMASTY-Sl3ulUJcDns7RibusDrQiz9pI4mbFYP5hg1buTdYw4scNZbYPYIO0GulOuP7B4wYoGOae9yTU8XzyIkcpy-KY2YfXT2hsWviQJHDf5GjMYc4yIkjkOrtLckcDB6VlazOj8ubI8"></figure><p>As hip hop and R&B continue to grow in popularity across the United States, transcending all cultures, one man is injecting his own soul and poetry into the genre: musical artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/holliewoodking/">Holliewood King</a>. With hits like “Together,” “In the Hotel,” and “Earthshake,” he is giving his thousands of fans something rare in the music world: authenticity and relatability as well as talent. We sat down with Holliewood King to learn more about how he has risen to the top of a notoriously difficult industry, all while keeping his humility, positivity, and sense of humor.</p><p>“When I was a kid growing up in Modesto, California, I was always walking around with a song running through my head,” <a href="https://youtube.com/@Holliewoodking">Holliewood King</a> remembers. “Half the time I didn’t hear what people were saying because I was so caught up with the music that was in my heart. I found a good outlet for my musical instincts when I joined the church choir. I had so much fun singing and letting out my emotions in such a powerful way.”</p><p>As a teenager, <a href="https://twitter.com/holliewoodking">Holliewood King</a> listened a lot to Master P and his No Limit camp before tuning in to Mistah Fab, E40, and Meek Mill. It was only a matter of time before he began making his own music.</p><p>“I was thirteen when I got to go into a studio at my friend’s house and watch how music was produced,” he says. “This was incredibly cool to me. In front of me were all the gadgets and equipment that could take the song out of an artist’s mind and put them into a track that other people could hear. Everyone was freestyling and writing lyrics, so I wrote something and recorded it. I was so inspired that I started watching videos and tutorials on my own. I wanted to learn everything I could about making my own hip hop songs.”</p><p>Age sixteen was a major turning point: <a href="https://www.thizzler.com/blog/2016/12/21/holliewood-king-on-everythang-prod-xxx-productionz.html">Holliewood King</a> discovered that he was a natural rapper. He loved putting words together and creating metaphors for his lyrics, and other people began to notice and appreciate his unique style.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VYXCbDBl8B6Yarp0Lk53mSwtgQWu40WPWGEk3bHXWXnSUXrk6umtqPEDOIsIx_h9pfjhQxzmOf3r7ySrV7xMSboyEfWm_ckL6aFD3WZ7vJg5x1nBrUpFyhtoOD2xvp8Vycgl28OYAqz45IFKz544a20"></figure><p>“Doors kept opening for me,” he says. “I eventually hooked up with a group called Dem Graffiti Boyz that was signed with Mr.Kee, a Bay legend label. My two cousins - Ceddy Bo and Max Payne - and I were also with Money N Muscle for about three years. I took every chance that was in front of me to make myself a better rapper and performer.”</p><p>Realizing that he was blessed with the talent to make music, <a href="https://g.co/kgs/ikAKji">Holliewood King</a> decided to launch his solo career. He focused on two goals: being professional and remaining true to his values of authenticity and empowerment. His dedication to his music and development as an artist were soon noticed by Carl Johnson of MAW Record Management, and he signed a contract. </p><p>“This was big because I had management that helped me to promote my music,” Holliewood King explains. “I was able to get a few big names on my projects and open up some doors for them, too.”</p><p>He says that the road to where he is today in the hip hop world has been far from easy. He has learned to keep a very close circle, as many people have let him down over the years.</p><p>“Many of my friends and family members, whom I loved dearly, have also died, and that tested my faith and resolve to keep going forward,” says Holliewood King. “But, I stayed positive, kept pushing, and refused to let anything ever get me down.” </p><p>Today, Holliewood King continues to release his music, and he is working with producers and other artists to develop a new track that will reflect his creativity and versatility. His goal is to give his fans and the world the best music for them to vibe to and enjoy. One of his biggest pleasures is seeing a total stranger - a CEO, teacher, or student - rock with his music. It is very satisfying to him that his lyrics and beats resonate with a broad audience and get them dancing.</p><p>He is committed to helping others to follow their own musical dreams. “I have had a lot of good people help me along the way, so I’m doing my best to return the favor by being a mentor,” Holliewood King says. “The right words at the right time can be incredibly impactful on another person’s life. Whatever you do, whoever you are, don’t ever give up on your dreams. Learn from any constructive criticism that other people offer, and don’t ever be afraid to ask for help. Stay positive, and your dreams will come true for you just like they are for me.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RfucGfOcUp6vIfVqU7MX9MVa0YcK2K1pCrFhlB-EczhRYT_r1PUSewOMQJCdabUdOZbMMjhvSORopj8iGUni85j40hIL-porV75DA_50ypT51G8_FxCA9Y4CE5FBiYYEqBRWKUPl6CreldLpiov221Q"></figure><p><i>Holliewood King is a rising rapper/hip-hop artist whose songs include “Together,” “Shawty,” and “Hold On Tight.” To listen to his latest music, check out @Holliewoodking on Google or visit </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Holliewoodking"><i>https://www.youtube.com/@Holliewoodking</i></a><i>. </i></p>
24 Apr, 2023
AmazonSmile Ends but CleverGiver Brings Nonprofit Smiles Back
<p> </p><p>Amazon’s statement informing the public that it would shut down the AmazonSmile program shocked the nonprofit world and Amazon shopper communities, especially those that have been donating this way for ten years since the program’s launch. Upon the announcement, those helping their favorite nonprofits through Amazon’s program and those receiving the help were sent into full gear, trying to find new methods of supporting the organizations that often single-handedly tackle some of the world’s largest problems.</p><p> </p><p>AmazonSmile was an endeavor to help Amazon shoppers support the nonprofits whose missions they share. The program raised hundreds of millions of dollars since its 2013 launch and helped almost a million nonprofits worldwide. Donating shoppers could choose from a broad range of categories on the AmazonSmile Charity Lists or decide which of their local missions to help. The millions of options ranged from animal shelters to hospitals to homelessness services. Through the program, shoppers could purchase whatever they needed through Amazon, and AmazonSmile would donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the charities of buyers’ choice at no extra cost. The program provided more than $449 million globally to essential movements, which are now left without this significant funding source. With the AmazonSmile program gone, millions of shoppers are looking for a new way to donate, while millions of nonprofits are searching for new avenues of help.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ScyPhDG3W0vSx469tzTaCxNuz7DIkUrBVNwckC-hoYstYwVE3TaGb-StqY5jplSacIzMP9pOR4TIB7A-T8BdI9IkIHMwMbza3wYFsI1jK90cT6sOlZTEBxGj1GpHoEba_gr4MjgK3_3Ht_Z9QpE_U2M"></figure><p>Since 2020s, <a href="https://clevergiver.com/blog/clevergiver-complements-amazon-smile-matches-donations/">CleverGiver has been complementing AmazonSmile</a> by supporting the same concept across thousands of online stores other than Amazon. Not surprisingly, it started gaining increased traction just as the Smile program went on its downward slope. Evgenii “Geno” Prussakov, CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://clevergiver.com/">CleverGiver</a>, holds that the solution allows shoppers to donate to their nonprofits of choice, as the platform itself keeps relationships with more than 7,300 US online stores and is able to support nearly two million nonprofits looking for aid. </p><p>“In principle, it’s no different from AmazonSmile,” says Prussakov, “It’s just that shoppers are not shopping with Amazon, but with a myriad of other stores with which CleverGiver has established cashback relationships. Furthermore, we donate at least three times the percentage that AmazonSmile used to donate!” Prussakov emphasizes that the list includes many prominent retailers and brands such as Apple, Target, Walmart, Wayfair, eBay, The Home Depot, Fanatics, and thousands of other brands that shoppers love and trust. The secrets behind CleverGiver lie in its ability to reach stores and nonprofits on a broader range than many previous charity programs. Prussakov hopes that frightened organizations looking for help will find solace and hope in what CleverGiver has to offer.</p><p>Cashback is a way for users to gain rewards and money back for shopping with participating brands. Often in the past, banks and high-ticket brands have used cashback as a way to bring shoppers to their doorstep, offering them loyalty rewards. For example, customers could get a rebate, or a part of their spending back, if they shopped at a specific store or purchased a particular product. In cases with banks, the bank would offer its relationship with that store to the customer if they shopped through the bank or by using the bank-issued card. “This was a great way to bring in anyone who wished to save money while shopping,” says Prussakov, who has taken the idea to a new level by building CleverGiver.</p><p>Cashback for donations is a CleverGiver feature that broadens the traditional cashback concept. “For example,” says Prussakov, “If a user shopped at their favorite online store through us, they would get back a percentage of the money they’ve spent.” CleverGiver, in turn, allows each shopper to designate up to three nonprofits to support out of this cashback, including the exact percentages of funds that should go to each. “We empower automated giving that doesn’t come from surcharges on the order total or from reaching for your wallet. It’s a true win-win situation for nonprofits and their supporters,” Prussakov adds.</p><p>It’s important to highlight that the platform is suitable for families consisting of parents and minor children. “CleverGiver only works with family-friendly stores,” holds Prussakov. It also currently focuses solely on the US market, featuring American merchants only.</p><p>With so many nonprofits waiting to be supported at this time, Prussakov hopes that CleverGiver will reinvigorate charities who are worried about the future of their funding previously received through AmazonSmile. Furthermore, CleverGiver is on a mission to bring together store, buyer, and charity, creating a network of solutions that benefits each participant. “As of late, we’ve seen significantly more people drawn to our solution: joining and engaging in donation efforts,” mentions Prussakov, “I know that we offer a truly solid alternative to the retiring AmazonSmile.”</p><p>The platform is increasingly becoming an excellent way for those who wish to be rewarded for shopping at family-friendly stores to give back to a charity of choice. But, CleverGiver is not the only way that nonprofits can leverage the available technology.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UuQgisZJn9x_BTaUCSYAJVejExng7KaHwv3OoVkbffALXZcCrK41SF-5DKj23MuVqHahbHo-xGhtD7XaeTsXajC3f1-MzGY6W51-3Z2SYPzQtD3zQN10IU59lTf3dooO6jb0FLhh4nHJHFzOLLU1enE"></figure><p>Prussakov notes that CleverGiver’s cousin platform, <a href="https://loyalize.com/">Loyalize</a>, can be used by nonprofits to directly offer their supporters the ability to donate from shopping. </p><p>Before, the ability to develop and maintain cashback relationships with stores wasn’t in the arsenal of regular companies and nonprofits that were struggling to retain customers and maintain growth on their own. Likewise, many didn’t realize the impact that cashback could have on their organization in terms of building loyalty. Loyalize allows CleverGiver’s compilation of cashback relationships and nonprofit donation opportunities to be harnessed by businesses and nonprofits alike. Tapping into Loyalize's API, nonprofits can now seamlessly integrate a robust cashback solution into their own desktop or mobile application. Nothing needs to be downloaded or installed. Loyalize's cashback API presents an opportunity for any organization to leverage cashback as a means to build loyalty with their users (or supporters).</p><p>“Offering over 7,300 stores through CleverGiver is our effort to provide shoppers with a list of places to shop to support the causes they care about.” says Prussakov, “With Loyalize, however, nonprofits can now take matters into their own hands, growing supporters' loyalty through this ‘shop-to-donate-your-cashback’ experience.”</p><p>Aside from CleverGiver and Loyalize, a third option exists. “Organizations can receive data from Loyalize in the format of a so-called JSON file,” holds Prussakov, “instead of making the API calls and getting the data dynamically.” This simpler method allows nonprofits to use essential information such as store names, links, and cashback levels so that they can deploy a cashback application themselves – literally within hours and without the need for significant software deployment effort. A great example of this in action is how <a href="https://u24.gov.ua/news/loyalize_cashback">UNITED24 leverages Loyalize</a> to get donations from cashback to support Ukraine.</p><p>Prussakov hopes this option will serve as a more dynamic way for businesses and nonprofits to harness the power of cashback. “By giving them not just the ability to use our software but the ability to create their own user experience, we really wanted to see businesses developing what fits them best,” Prussakov holds.</p><p>Prussakov mentions that whether leveraging CleverGiver directly, using Loyalize’s API key, or the JSON file, “We are excited for the nonprofit community to receive the support and care it needs.” Likewise, he desires to see the CleverGiver and Loyalize cashback and donation combination inspiring supporters to further give back to even more valuable movements.</p>
30 Mar, 2023
VitalSleep–The Innovative Sleeping Solution for Snorers
<p>Snoring is a serious problem that affects more than 90 million Americans. It can cause severe disruptions to sleep quality, leading to exhaustion and irritability during the day. In addition, snoring can have a significant impact on relationships, as people are often kept awake at night from the noise. For those with sleep apnea, snoring can lead to serious health complications such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. It can also decrease cognitive performance and quality of life, making it a serious issue that should not be ignored.</p><p>For adults who struggle with snoring, it can feel impossible to stop, as there are many factors that are at play. People snore for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, snoring is caused by the soft tissues in the nose and throat blocking the airway and vibrating as air is inhaled and exhaled during sleep. There are also medical conditions that can cause snoring, such as sleep apnea, allergies, or a deviated septum. People who are overweight or drink alcohol before bedtime are more likely to snore. Individuals who sleep on their back are also more prone to snoring because gravity causes the soft tissue in the throat to collapse and block the airway. People who snore should consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause of the snoring and talk about treatment options.</p><p>Luckily, this affliction doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle, thanks to the innovative team working on VitalSleep. VitalSleep is an anti-snoring mouthpiece that has been changing the lives of those who struggle with snoring. The product boasts hundreds of five-star reviews and satisfied users who claim that this mouthpiece has revolutionized the way that they sleep. </p><p>"VitalSleep has improved my sleep, my health, and how I feel in the morning. Most importantly, I am not bothering my wife any longer,” claims one review by a satisfied user. These are just a handful of the benefits that someone can expect when they use VitalSleep. </p><p>So how exactly does VitalSleep do what it does? What makes this product different from other anti-snoring devices? For a number of years, companies have been working on the solution to snoring, but VitalSleep seems to be one of the first to fully get it right. VitalSleep opens your airway so you can breathe quietly without snoring, and it targets the main cause of snoring +, which is a partial blockage of the upper airway. The product also offers personalized teeth impressions so that it comfortably and securely holds the mouthpiece in place. VitalSleep’s patented adjustment mechanism allows for precise lower jaw advancement to widen the airway.</p><p>“I was a lifelong snorer,” David Hernandez, the creator of VitalSleep, begins. “I invented VitalSleep to help adults get better sleep since I knew how great the impact snoring can have on a person’s daily life.” Sleep is an essential part of life and is necessary for our physical and mental health. It helps us to recharge and restore our energy levels, allowing us to think more clearly and perform better throughout the day. It also allows our bodies to repair and heal any damage sustained throughout the day, and helps to regulate our hormones to keep us feeling balanced and healthy. Getting a good night's sleep is important for our overall well being, as it helps us to stay focused, alert, and productive. Without enough sleep, we can become prone to mood swings, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, so it’s important to make sure we get enough rest every night. </p><p>Snoring can negatively impact our quality of sleep, and thus, take away from our quality of life. With VitalSleep, users can anticipate the best sleep of their life, which will improve the overall quality of their days. </p><p>VitalSleep anti snoring mouthpiece is available in two sizes–one for men, and one for women. To learn more about this product and how to get one for yourself, visit their </p><p><a href="https://www.vitalsleep.com/">website</a></p>
27 Feb, 2023
Lüz Lounge Announces Nationwide Med Spa Franchise Expansion
<p>Santa Monica, CA-</p><p>Lüz Lounge, situated in Santa Monica, California, is excited to announce the introduction of its nationwide med spa franchise opportunities. Patty Rappa founded the firm in 2016 as a medical aesthetics management organization with a readymade business strategy to better help doctors and nurse practitioners wishing to open their own med spas. Lüz Lounge opens additional med spas to maximize and improve med spa services.</p><p>“We teach the philosophy of partnering with your providers,” mentions Rappa. Med spa personnel, such as nurses and aestheticians, operate in a similar area to a client's stylist in a beauty salon. Providers not only learn all of the clinicals required to give excellent treatments but they are also taught how to book appointments and generate sales. "They manage their book of business entirely mobile on their phones, iPads, and laptops," Rappa explains, "making it a totally paperless and cloud-based procedure where they undertake virtual consultations with their own patients or the doctor as needed."</p><p>Rappa founded Lüz Lounge after seeing two unmet requirements in the med spa business. The first was the need for a simple, low-cost med spa option that allowed women to book services as part of their monthly routine without incurring a significant financial outlay. The second need was to make the med spa's internal operations so efficient and turnkey that owners could afford to supply services at a fraction of the overhead cost without losing quality.</p><p>Rappa's strategy is intended to allow the medical practitioner to work like an independent beauty consultant, with considerably more autonomy over her schedule and revenue, while yet keeping a doctor on call to assist clear patients for treatments at the touch of a button. "We expect to see it revolutionize med spa services by simplifying and optimizing them," Rappa says, adding that it does not require expensive locations or a large administrative staff.</p><p>The work culture is also extremely strong since this amount of liberty comes with a level of collaboration and accountability. "The Lüz med spa offices are designed to be really enjoyable environments," Rappa adds. "They're called lounges because they're meant to seem like a pleasant, communal area."</p><p><i>Patty Rappa launched the Santa Monica-based Lüz Lounge in 2016. The firm is excited to announce the introduction of its new franchises, which will help to better integrate providers into the business model. To learn more, contact Patty Rappa at patty@luzlounge.com or go to www.LuzLounge.com.</i></p>
28 Feb, 2023
Lüz Lounge Announces Expansion with National Med Spa Franchise
<p>Santa Monica, CA–</p><p>Lüz Lounge, based in Santa Monica, CA, is thrilled to announce the launch of its national med spa franchise offerings. Founded by Patty Rappa in 2016, the company is a medical aesthetics management organization that has created a turnkey business model to better serve doctors and nurse practitioners looking to launch their own med spas. Lüz Lounge opens the new med spas in an effort to maximize and enhance med spa services. </p><p>“We teach a philosophy of partnering with your providers,” holds Patty Rappa, visionary behind Lüz Lounge, “It’s a high-trust relationship.” Like a client’s stylist in a beauty salon, med spa providers like nurses and aestheticians are working in a similar space. Providers learn all the clinicals they need to provide wonderful services, but are also taught how to book appointments and make sales themselves. “They run their book of business completely mobile on their phones, iPads, and laptops,” notes Rappa, “making it a completely paperless and cloud-based process where they perform virtual consults with their own patients or the doctor as needed.”</p><p>Lüz Lounge was begun when Rappa identified two needs that were not being met in the med spa industry. The first was the need for a simple, cost-effective med spa solution for women to book services as part of their monthly routine without incurring a huge expense. The second was a need to make the internal operations of the med spa so efficient and turnkey, owners could afford to deliver the services at a fraction of the overhead cost without sacrificing quality.</p><p>The model created by Rappa is designed to empower the medical provider to operate like an independent beauty consultant, with much more autonomy over her schedule and income, yet keep a doctor on demand to help clear patients for treatments at the push of a button. “We hope to see it revolutionize med spa services by streamlining and optimizing them,” holds Rappa, “Plus, it doesn’t require expensive locations or tons of admin staff.”</p><p>The staff culture is also incredibly strong because there’s a level of teamwork and accountability that comes along with this level of autonomy too. The Lüz med spas offices are meant to be super fun spaces,” says Rappa, “They’re called lounges because it’s meant to feel like a fun, social space.”</p><p><i>Lüz Lounge is a Santa Monica-based company founded in 2016 by Patty Rappa. The company is pleased to launch its new franchises, which work to further integrate providers into the business model. To learn more, email Patty Rappa at patty@luzlounge.com and visit the company website www.LuzLounge.com.</i></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Black Owned, Adults Only Pizzeria Relocates to Miami Beach
<p><i>Miami Beach, Florida–</i> The Smoking Pie, which once resided in New York City, has since relocated to Miami Beach, where it has been operating as a celebrity hot spot ever since its reopening after the pandemic. This modern artisanal pizza shop is the first and only “adults only” pizzeria, offering both pizza pies, as well as hookah and cocktails. </p><p>As a black owned business, The Smoking Pie offers a unique experience to its patrons, as Michael Laboy, owner and founder (alongside his wife) works tirelessly to provide something of quality to the nightlife of Miami. Laboy started his entrepreneurial journey by opening a number of bars/lounges/clubs and realized along the way that he wanted to create something more original. HIs passion for the food industry drove him to create a combination of a restaurant and lounge, serving “good food and good times” to its patrons.</p><p>The Smoking Pie serves 12”, personal pizza pies that come in a variety of artisanal and unique flavors. Laboy works to stand out from the competition by creating new and innovative menu items that keep customers coming back to try every new flavor combination. From lobster and shrimp pizza pies, to classic pepperoni and cheese, The Smoking Pie is creating a robust rotation of menu options in hopes of satisfying a wide variety of clients.</p><p>After starting The Smoking Pie In New York City, back in 2018, Laboy was forced to close the company’s doors when the coronavirus pandemic rocked the restaurant industry. Many restaurants were forced to close their doors due to government-mandated social distancing and other health and safety measures. This had caused a massive disruption within the industry, with many restaurants suffering from reduced sales and a lack of customers. In addition, businesses have had to rapidly adapt to the new reality of take-out and delivery orders, contactless payment methods, and other online services in order to stay afloat.</p><p>Despite many of these challenges, The Smoking Pie found a new home, in Miami Beach, where the brand has been thriving. Laboy explains that the biggest challenge that he faced was raising the money to open this business in the first place, and then having to shut it down. The relocation was a hard and risky choice, but it is one that he expresses he had to make, for the good of his family and his business’s potential success.</p><p>“I didn’t know the outcome,” he says when discussing the relocation of The Smoking Pie. “It was scary, not knowing what was going to happen. But my wife and I faced the pandemic and came out ok, so I knew that I had to put a little faith in myself to make it happen for us.” Laboy and his wife never lost their dream with The Smoking Pie, and say that this relocation was the best possible decision that they could have made at the time, with what they had. </p><p>With the world shifting with each change or disaster that arises, Laboy explains that, as an entrepreneur, one must always be on the lookout for innovation. The Smoking Pie has rolled with the changes by being ready and willing to reinvent itself and by being open to adopting change. Miami Beach is now the brand’s new home, and Laboy and his team are thrilled for what the future holds. </p><p>“Change is the only thing that is constant in business,” says Laboy, “and no one can make any profits with age-old thinking methods. An entrepreneur should always have an open mind to learn new things.” </p><p><i>The Smoking Pie is a restaurant and bar/lounge that serves pizza pies as well as drinks and offers a Hookah service. The company is excited about its two year anniversary since its relocation in Miami Beach, Florida. The store is located at 1625 Michigan Ave, and operates as an adults only pizzeria. For more information regarding The Smoking Pie, visit their </i><a href="http://thesmokingpie.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Michael Laboy </i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@thesmokingpie.com"><i>info@thesmokingpie.com</i></a></p><p><i>(305) 397-8404</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p> </p>
02 Mar, 2023
Mona Mona
<p>Mona Mona Bridges the Gap Between Companies, AI/ML, and Cloud Computing </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uW1hm8mCvTlSTCnIe-I3MDkrCJppPe4BgCXwB7ozpXwlwJAq4AAwnYNEXKP_D91nQNZiPonmDVxtqeQZ_ePV_qndFlY1sapktTnOJhRCMcWrIY97q_rDYoXr0V_biAzPsyRCiL-6plmcLkmgPrNnU0o"></figure><p>While artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming an integral part of our society, companies and individuals struggle to understand this new technology. They know that AI/ML are no longer theoretical - instead, the future has arrived, fundamentally changing how business is conducted in every industry. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-08b73837/">Mona Mona</a>, an AI/ML Customer Engineer at Google, is a cloud computing expert who is helping companies and the workforce to capitalize on this technological revolution. Mona is also using her ability to simplify hard concepts to inform audiences at conferences, and she has a long list of publishing credits, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Language-Processing-AWS-Services-ebook/dp/B09DDHQDB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Natural+Language+Processing+with+AWS+AI&qid=1675958952&sr=8-1"><i>Natural Language Processing with AWS AI Services</i></a>, 19 blog posts, and many technical articles. She will also soon be releasing <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465"><i>Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</i></a> to empower people who would like to work in ML and cloud computing. Mona ultimately has one goal: to build a solid AI infrastructure for society so that future generations can thrive.</p><p>Her path to the top of the software design, development, and integration space began in India, where <a href="https://www.amazon.science/author/mona-mona">Mona</a> first earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. As she focused on studying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud technology, the United States was never far from her thoughts.</p><p>“I wanted to understand everything I could about AI/ML and cloud technology, so I planned on coming here to graduate school,” Mona says. “I eventually enrolled at Georgia State University, and I graduated with my master’s in Computer Information Systems in 2017.”</p><p>Mona joined Amazon as an Associate Solutions Architect in the Tech U program, which develops young talent to become an Enterprise Cloud Architect. She transitioned to working as an AI/ML Solution Architect to pursue her passion for AI/ML. In this role, she mentored many associates who were trying to get into the AI/ML side of things. Working with peers who shared her passion for natural language processing (NLP) and ML explainability areas was a dream come true for her.</p><p>“It was my dream job to come alongside businesses as they adopted ML on a large scale with the help of flexible, resilient cloud architecture,” Mona says. “While I enjoyed this, I also had the honor of collaborating with universities to teach students about machine learning. I value education, which is not always easy for those interested in ML to attain. That’s why I developed several courses for AWS AI/ML Certification Speciality Exam Readiness and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465">Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</a> - I wanted future developers to have the tools they need to be successful.”</p><p>In November 2021, Mona was hired by Google to be an AI/ML Customer Engineer for the Google Cloud Platform. She is fascinated by her work, which involves solving real problems in healthcare, life sciences, and the public sector with Google Cloud artificial intelligence (AI/ML) solutions.</p><p>One of Mona’s biggest goals is to simplify AI/ML for anyone who wants to understand it despite having no background in it. “I began writing blogs and articles because those articles provide solutions to critical industry problems such as document automation ,” she reveals. “This technology is having a profound impact on our lives, and I want to pass on what I know to other people so that our society will become stronger and more developed.”</p><p>In addition to her two books, Mona has written several technical articles on various use cases and topics such as <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/process-documents-containing-handwritten-tabular-content-using-amazon-textract-and-amazon-a2i/">handwritten document processing</a>, <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/building-an-nlp-powered-search-index-with-amazon-textract-and-amazon-comprehend/">NLP based search</a>, <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/setting-up-human-review-of-your-nlp-based-entity-recognition-models-with-amazon-sagemaker-ground-truth-amazon-comprehend-and-amazon-a2i/">How to augment machine learning with humans in the loop,</a> text classification and image classification. She also writes about <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/ml-explainability-with-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/">Explainable AI</a> and also done a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/393-ml-explainability-using-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/id1122785133?i=1000491907248">podcast </a>on the same topic, as in today’s world, AI comes with responsibility to implement. She recently created a cloud environment called <a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/rad-lab-alphafold-module-for-vertex-ai">RAD Lab with DeepMind’s AlphaFold module</a> to help researchers get started with protein folding problems.. During the COVID pandemic, Mona also co-authored a <a href="https://www.amazon.science/publications/aws-cord-19-search-a-neural-search-engine-for-covid-19-literature">research paper</a> that evaluates AWS(Amazon Web Services) CORD-19 Search (ACS), which was created during pandemic to help researchers across the globe get search among thousands of technical documents and get relevant answers to highly technical questions such as “How is smoking related to covid”?. </p><p>Due to her ability to explain complex concepts in easy and engaging ways, Mona has become a sought-after SME/speaker at industry conferences and online. On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDUZdvMLK8&t=938s">AWS Power Hour on Twitch</a>, she taught developers how to use NLP, Python APIs, and Amazon Comprehend. Mona spoke on intelligent document processing for financial service companies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxSR07Y5u8&t=2s">AWS re:Invent 2020</a>, and she led the ML Track for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMbk5P_KHQ4&t=1s">AWS DC Summit 2021</a>, where she spoke on optical character recognition and NLP. The summit was attended by 10,000 people. Mona has also given listeners insights into her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awSpiqulM9o">experiences</a> at Google as an AI/ML Customer Engineer. </p><p>Mona also gave her insights into AI on <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/">Analytics Vidhya</a> on Google Cloud AI in <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/blog/2022/09/the-datahour-your-upcoming-data-science-learnings/">Data Power Hour</a>. <a href="https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/">Analytics Vidhya</a> is one of India's largest communities for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Analytics and has a customer base of more than 1.5 million across the globe. Due to the popularity of her session, she has been invited to speak again at this forum. On March 6, 2023, she will speak on low-code/no-code AI solutions while on April 9, 2023, she will present on how to start a career as an AI/ML Architect. </p><p>While her writing, public speaking, and work at Google keep her busy, Mona still makes time for mentoring the next generation of female STEM workers. Through the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), she is focused on empowering girls and women to build careers in AI and cloud computing.</p><p>“It is so important to me that they believe in themselves and have the ability to go as far as they want to in STEM,” Mona states. “I hope that my own work in AI/ML can open doors for other women to do the same.”</p><p>Her work to advance her industry and society has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Georgia State University named her as an inspiring alumni for undergraduates and graduates. She says that it was a tremendous honor for her alma mater to recognize her achievements.</p><p>In 2023, Mona will be speaking on AI/ML and career guidance at universities across the United States, including Boston University and Georgia State University. She is a technical reviewer for books on AI/ML and cloud technology by O'Reilly and Packt Publications. </p><p>Mona is thoughtful as she considers the future of AI/ML. “I would say we are only limited by the imagination of those who want to use it to help our society,” she says. “I am inspired by the number of students, including women, who want to understand it and improve how we live and conduct business on a global level. They will be the source of the change that will define who we are for generations to come.”</p><p><i>To connect with Mona Mona and learn more about AI, natural language processing, and machine learning or to get career guidance, please see her </i><a href="https://www.monamona.cloud/"><i>website </i></a><i>or follow her on </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-mona/"><i>LinkedIn</i></a><i>. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Mona Mona
<p>Mona Mona Shows a New Generation the Power of AI/ML and Cloud Computing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HQgShoWN3vPuhCAKgwZhraVvwUYRQR43JFMB7qFGwfzGiOQy537R1Jw_s8IQ2s8Y1sTL4AUqvvY0jm6FPWcb9Ays4cZgNN2QVpMvAvGaPwso2hx1kqZUm08nuXxbxjk4dzmHbrtxq33jVTcPwxxd6yk"></figure><p>Older generations remember when artificial intelligence and machine learning were merely theoretical and only in sci-fi movies. Those days are over, as AI and ML are being implemented in industries that include everything from retail to healthcare. One expert at the center of this transition is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-08b73837/">Mona Mona</a>, an AI/ML Customer Engineer at Google, where she leads organizations to adopt ML and cloud computing in their business practices. Mona is an in-demand panelist at conferences and is the published author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Language-Processing-AWS-Services-ebook/dp/B09DDHQDB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Natural+Language+Processing+with+AWS+AI&qid=1675958952&sr=8-1">Natural Language Processing with AWS AI Services</a>, 19 blog posts, and numerous technical articles. She is also the upcoming published author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465"><i>Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</i></a>, which will help students and professionals who seek a career in ML and cloud computing. Through her efforts to build the AI infrastructure for companies and educate the next generation of AI/ML specialists, Mona is helping society to thrive in the new world of ML.</p><p>Before carving out her 10-year career in software design, development, and integration, <a href="https://www.amazon.science/author/mona-mona">Mona</a> earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in India. Her dream was to come to the United States and continue her education so that she could go further in AI/ML and cloud technology.</p><p>“I knew that artificial intelligence was going to play an exciting role in society, and I wanted to be part of it,” Mona recalls. “So, I came to America and enrolled at Georgia State University, where I earned my master’s degree in Computer Information Systems.”</p><p>After graduating from Georgia State University in 2017, Mona joined Amazon in AWS Worldwide Public Sector as an AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architect. Working with peers who shared her passion for natural language processing (NLP) and ML explainability areas was a dream come true for her.</p><p>“It was incredible to guide our customers to adopt ML on a large scale using flexible, resilient cloud architecture,” Mona says. “It was also a lot of fun to work with schools to help students to learn more about machine learning. It’s very important to me that every developer, regardless of their background, has the ability to use machine learning. That’s why I developed several courses for AWS AI/ML Certification Speciality Exam Readiness and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Certified-Professional-Machine-Learning/dp/1119944465">Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Study Guide</a> - I wanted future test takers to have the tools they need to be successful.”</p><p>In November 2021, Mona was hired by Google to be an AI/ML Customer Engineer for the Google Cloud Platform. She is fascinated by her work, which involves developing the ability of computers to understand natural languages so that common tasks can become automated. </p><p>One of Mona’s biggest goals is to simplify AI/ML for anyone who wants to understand it despite having no background in it. “I began writing blogs and articles because I believe deeply in the power of education,” she reveals. “This technology is having a profound impact on our lives, and I want to pass on what I know to other people so that our society will become stronger and more developed.”</p><p>In addition to her two books, Mona has written technical articles that include “<a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/rad-lab-alphafold-module-for-vertex-ai">RAD Lab AlphaFold Module for Researchers</a>,” “<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/segment-paragraphs-and-detect-insights-with-amazon-textract-and-amazon-comprehend/">Segment Paragraphs and Detect Insights with Amazon Textract and Amazon Comprehend</a>,” <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/training-debugging-and-running-time-series-forecasting-models-with-the-gluonts-toolkit-on-amazon-sagemaker/">Training, Debugging and Running Time Series Forecasting Models with the GluonTS Toolkit on Amazon SageMaker</a>,” and “<a href="https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/ml-explainability-with-amazon-sagemaker-debugger/">ML Explainability with Amazon SageMaker Debugger</a>,” among others. During the COVID pandemic, Mona also co-authored a <a href="https://www.amazon.science/publications/aws-cord-19-search-a-neural-search-engine-for-covid-19-literature">research paper</a> that evaluates AWS CORD-19 Search (ACS), a neural, natural-language-based search engine powered by ML. </p><p>Due to her ability to explain complex concepts in easy and engaging ways, Mona has become a sought-after SME/speaker at industry conferences and online. On <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKDUZdvMLK8&t=938s">AWS Power Hour on Twitch</a>, she taught developers how to use NLP, Python APIs, and Amazon Comprehend. Mona spoke on intelligent document processing for financial service companies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxSR07Y5u8&t=2s">AWS re:Invent 2020</a>, and she led the ML Track for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMbk5P_KHQ4&t=1s">AWS DC Summit 2021</a>, where she spoke on optical character recognition and NLP. The summit was attended by 10,000 people. Mona has also given listeners insights into her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awSpiqulM9o">experiences</a> at Google as an AI/ML Customer Engineer. </p><p>While her writing and her work at Google keep her busy, Mona still makes time for mentoring the next generation of female STEM workers. Through the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), she is focused on empowering girls and women to build careers in AI and cloud computing.</p><p>“It is so important to me that they believe in themselves and have the ability to go as far as they want to in STEM,” Mona states. “I hope that my own work in AI/ML can open doors for other women to do the same.”</p><p>While she has enjoyed her time in the United States and has cultivated deep ties here, part of her heart is still in India, where in 2008 during her undergraduate years, she co-founded and led <a href="https://koshishkkdk.wixsite.com/koshish-kkdk">Koshish KKDK</a>, an NGO for educating poor children. </p><p>“I served as its Treasurer and Finance Head,” says Mona. “It was one of my greatest joys to develop its funding so that our programs could be stronger and more children be impacted.”</p><p>Her work to advance her industry and society has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Georgia State University named her as an inspiring alumni for undergraduates and graduates. She says that it was a tremendous honor for her alma mater to recognize her achievements.</p><p>“As exciting as this was, I am focused on the future of AI/ML, which is generative AI and large language models. I am working to empower students and industry professionals who are planning a career in the AI/ML space,” states Mona. “I also want to solve complex industry problems, such as document processing, searches, text summarization, and question-answering chatbots. I want to help organizations architect highly available, secure, cost-effective, and scalable AI/ML solutions on the cloud platform.”</p>
24 Feb, 2023
Why Neolynx Has Been Named the “Best of the Best” in Web Design and Development
<p>Having an aesthetically pleasing website is essential for any business or organization. A website that is visually appealing can help to draw visitors in and establish an immediate sense of trust and professionalism. An aesthetically pleasing website also helps to create a positive user experience, which can increase customer loyalty and lead to more conversions. By harnessing the power of presentation and design, businesses and organizations can engage customers, build relationships and ultimately increase their profits.</p><p><a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx </a>is a company that helps to make these profit and relationship goals a reality. The Web Excellence Awards, a leading international interactive web awards competition, had recently announced that this company is the recipient of the 5th Web Excellence Award in web design and development. Neolynx was recognized for their excellence with the excellence award for one of their incredibly well designed websites. </p><p>This prestigious, annual international competition saw over 900 entries worldwide, coming from 45 US States and 30 countries including Australia, Canada, France, UK, Germany, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey, etc. An international panel of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds evaluated categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications.</p><p>When discussing the winning applicants, representatives from this board have said, “Due to the constantly evolving nature of digital media and the emergence of distinguished artists, the task of choosing the winners of the 5th Web Excellence Awards have not only been challenging but also astounding.” </p><p>Neolynx has been making incredible strides within the web design and marketing industry for over two decades. Founded in 1999, this company maintains one simple goal: To succeed by first and foremost, helping their clients succeed. The Neolynx mission is to create effective solutions; helping clients maximize resources online and off. They are dedicated to empowering clients by helping them extend their business model around Internet audiences and technologies. </p><p>Clients can work with Neolynx with their many services, including Inbound Marketing, Web/App Development, Program Management, and much more. By taking a “clients first” approach to their business, Neolynx is helping build a safer, more streamline way to manage your web presence. </p><p>“We harness the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet your current business needs and facilitate future opportunities,” the company expresses. By taking a very human approach to their business model, Neolynx is revolutionizing the way that startups and other, more well established companies operate. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Neolynx–Developing Human Relationships Through Digital Marketing
<p><br> </p><p>As a company that specializes in the design, development, and optimization of business solutions, <a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx </a> has been working to improve the effectiveness of marketing, product presentation, interactive transactions, customer relationship management, and everyday business procedures. This stand-out company is dedicated to understanding the client’s market and developing capabilities that can deliver real, bottom-line results.</p><p>This revolutionary company is rolling out a new initiative to help businesses with AI and Web3 projects. This will be in addition to their data-driven website development services which they have successfully been delivering since 1999. </p><p>Since its conception, Neolynx has operated with one simple goal: To succeed by first and foremost, helping their clients succeed. The Neolynx mission is to create effective solutions; helping clients maximize resources online and off. They are dedicated to empowering clients by helping them extend their business model around Internet audiences and technologies. </p><p>Neolynx combines the latest information technology solutions with powerful management and organizational development expertise. In other words, they get their work done by understanding core business issues and helping envision, plan, and successfully execute. </p><p>“At the end of the day,” explains a representative on behalf of Neolynx, “what we do is all about human relationships.” This tech company is diving headfirst into the space of human connection, which has in-turn, benefited both the company and their clients. By recognizing that they need to build a solid foundation of trust and communication, Neolynx has been at the top of the industry for over two decades. </p><p><strong>Neolynx offers several services to its clients and works to:</strong></p><ul><li>Create a sustainable competitive advantage through improved information processing and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Improve client sales & market position by facilitating the development and execution of strategies to identify and exploit emerging market opportunities.</li><li>Streamline and increase client operational efficiency by combining innovative organizational development methods with well-thought-out information technology.</li></ul><p>“We harness the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet your current business needs and facilitate future opportunities,” the company expresses. By taking a very human approach to their business model, Neolynx is revolutionizing the way that startups and other, more well established companies operate. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
R3ES–Real Estate for the Modern Era
<p>Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly choosing not to buy homes, bucking the traditional expectations of the American Dream. For one thing, the current financial burden of buying a home can be daunting for many potential first-time home buyers. With rising mortgage rates and home prices, it's becoming increasingly difficult to afford the cost of purchasing a house over the more commonly utilized renting. Not only do buyers need to have enough money saved for a down payment, but they also need to have the financial stability to take on a large mortgage and the additional costs of homeownership. Additionally, the financial burden of buying a home can be further complicated by the process of applying for a loan and navigating the real estate market. As a result, it's important for potential home buyers to understand the financial implications of buying a home and take the necessary steps to ensure they are financially prepared.</p><p>The real estate market can often be a mystery to many young home buyers. But in this day and age, where often several services are offered by the same platform, R3ES, an all-access real estate platform offers unparalleled service to all of their clients in the Southern California real estate market. </p><p>Whether considering buying a home, selling a home or both, R3ES has been working with first time real estate navigators for over five years. As a leader in the Southern California real estate vertical, this company knows the area inside and out.</p><p>The website is a host to several features and services including showing off featured properties for sale. Some of the best properties for sale are displayed right on their website. As experts in the San Fernando Valley real estate market including Glendale, Atwater Village, Cypress Park, Burbank and Porter Ranch, R3ES can provide home buyers detailed information on these featured homes, or any others in the area</p><p>Additionally, for the millennial who may feel lost by the financial aspect of homeownership, the company provides Market Trends to anyone looking for more information about a particular real estate market. Individuals can find out what’s going on in today’s real estate market directly on the R3ES website. Thiel real estate blog provides a fresh perspective on local market activity.</p><p>With busy schedules, R3ES is offering its users a chance to join their list to receive automated listing alerts via email. This will help them be among the first to know what’s coming up for sale in the Southern California real estate market. Users have to go online and fill out what they are searching for and the company will email a daily update of all homes listed for sale in their selected market. This service is completely free and able to be unsubscribed from at any time. </p><p>For people who wish to break into the real estate market, whether for buying or selling homes, R3ES is the perfect place to gather all of your information. For more details, visit the company’s <a href="https://r3es.com/">website</a>. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
How American Global Freights Can Work With Clients to Move Their Goods
<p>Freight services are an integral part of the American business landscape. Without them, it would be impossible for businesses to quickly and efficiently transport goods from one location to another. These services enable businesses to rapidly move products and materials, and to respond to changing market conditions. Additionally, freight services provide an important economic advantage by allowing businesses to save on transportation costs and reduce the time it takes to get goods to customers. As such, freight services play a critical role in keeping the American economy competitive and efficient.</p><p><a href="https://agfreights.com/">American Global Freights</a> is a freight shipping enterprise that does more for its clients than most other shipping companies. With businesses needing these specialized services, it can be hard to find one that fits all of their needs. With AGF, the company works with their client partners to build relationships between themselves and businesses to ensure that they receive the best treatment possible from a shipping company. AGF ships in a handful of ways:</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PUPqvgFnmS7f2w_Hh9hVOli6m02iIbOuMJj6KvnPjp4sy33uCse9WJ7_0clS5CUnpTK1uE2zxxiPhATFFoVCo7oS4iTly-YgNGh-sH-gSBT11cPeXXGtHI9dZdcZoP2Ipqb128vGx2De8DqH7B0YzEg"></figure><ul><li>Ocean Freight Forwarding</li></ul><p>At AGF, the team recognizes the need for ocean freight forwarders who are also trusted logistics partners. They can help cover their clients’ ocean transportation service needs with the unmatched customer service that their clients rave about. </p><p>AGF offers global ocean shipping services and helps clients transport goods on container ships to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain. Shipping containers are the backbone of international trade. They are used to move goods from one country to another, and they are also a key part of logistics chains.</p><p>AGF is a leading global freight forwarding company with offices on several continents. “We offer international sea freight services, including ocean cargo shipping, sea container transportation and ocean logistics management,” the team with AGF expresses.</p><ul><li>Air Freight Forwarding</li></ul><p>American Global Freights was created by an international group of experts with decades of experience in global logistics and supply chain management. They have been providing their customers with high-quality products at competitive prices for decades now.</p><p>AGF offers a wide range of international air freight forwarding services and works with all the major airlines worldwide.</p><p>The company has been providing an outstanding level of service to their customers for years. They have unparalleled expertise in cargo services worldwide, with an excellent reputation for delivering on time and on budget. They have a global team of experienced professionals that are dedicated to providing outstanding levels of service worldwide.</p><ul><li>Ground Transportation</li></ul><p>As a licensed freight broker, Los Angeles based American Global Freights offers domestic ground freight forwarding services as well as over the road (OTR) truck services. AGF also provides domestic ground trucking services all throughout the United States.</p><p>“As a part of our ground transportation services,” the team with AGF explains, “we offer a variety of transportation options including OTR trucking, LTL trucking, refrigerated load trucking and more.” The company is rooted in the ground transportation industry where all three founding partners, independent of each other, started their transportation careers.</p><p>American Global Freights is working with an outstanding team of customer service representatives to make shipping for businesses easier and as stress free as possible. For more information about American Global Freights and how they can make the world more manageable for your goods, visit their <a href="https://agfreights.com/">website</a>. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
American Global Freights–The Best Way to Move Your Goods
<p>With our giant world seeming to shrink every day, it is now, in the 21st century, easier than ever to move from one place to another, even if that place is hundreds or thousands of miles away. And while travel all across the globe has been modified to be more efficient over the years, the way in which we move our goods has seemed to remain rather archaic. The shipping system doesn’t often get an upgrade, so when something new comes along to shake that system up, it is important to have all of the information about it lined up, so that you can take advantage of new developments.</p><p><a href="https://agfreights.com/">American Global Freights</a> is the latest way to move your stuff. The company was co-founded by Armen Mardirousi as one of his many successful business ventures throughout his past 25 years as a businessman. As a leader in their field, AGF is committed to getting your goods delivered worldwide, wherever they may need to go. This company understands the importance of having a reliable freight shipping partner who not only has access to timely and competitively priced shipping options, but also understands and practices sound business fundamentals. American Global Freights maintains a proven track record of satisfied customers and clients, all thanks to their incredible and unwavering customer service team. </p><p>The company has built a solid worldwide reputation for their creativity in solving client problems and, more importantly, in identifying and helping to avoid potential problems before they even stand a chance to interrupt their client’s workflow. With a streamlined, flat management structure, clients can be sure that there is the absolute minimum separation between their c-suite and the client, which is also referred to as their client-partners, as AGF aims to treat each client relationship like a valued partnership. </p><p>AGF is committed to identifying, building, and exploiting efficiencies to optimize the supply chain of their client-partners. They provide top-notch, personalized service at a competitive cost and offer a variety of services to meet any of their clients’ needs. American Global Freights provides services such as ocean freight forwarding, air freight forwarding, ground transportation, customs clearance, intermodal drayage and warehousing. </p><p>With so much to offer, the company is continually working toward better service and expansion. AGF will be bringing more attention to their interstate brokerage services, helping shippers find and build solid relationships with carefully vetted carriers. This will also be in addition to their ever-expanding and updating ocean freight services. </p><p>For more information about American Global Freights and how they can make the world more manageable for your goods, visit their <a href="https://agfreights.com/">website</a>. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Multifaceted Entrepreneur Armen Mardirousi Discusses Consulting
<p>Maintaining over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience across multiple industries, Armen Mardirousi is actively working on new ways to improve himself, his businesses, and his clients. </p><p>With the use of yogic teachings and techniques, Mardirousi helps others to navigate the ins and outs of business and entrepreneurship, knowing firsthand the toll that leading a company can take on a person’s mental wellness. </p><p>Mardirousi is the leader of several companies, including <a href="https://agfreights.com/">American Global Freights</a>, <a href="https://r3es.com/">R3ES</a>, and <a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx</a>. Each business model works within different industries and markets, although he operates them all with the same, yogic mindset that he teaches to others. Whether working in Real Estate, Tech, or Global Freight, Mardirousi has the know-how to bring peace of mind to any busy work environment. </p><p>“I sit on multiple boards of directors and I am a sought after venture capitalist,” begins Mardirousi, when discussing his current work day.. “I am actively consulting and guiding the companies I have invested in.”</p><p>The idea of consulting isn’t a new practice to Mardirousi, as a man with deep knowledge regarding yogic teachings. He began practicing Kundalini Yoga in the Summer of 2013. He was drawn to this particular yogic system when he read that Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness–a key motivation of his life. This is where he had the idea to apply this practice to his business models. </p><p>After his yoga journey was well underway, Armen was blessed with the spiritual name Arvindpal Singh – The divine Lion of God, who falls in love with the beauty of his soul, and who is the supporter, friend and protector of the purity of his inner spirit. He later went on to teacher training and became a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and has been teaching since 2017. With this certification, the thought of consulting other companies on their journeys to growth seemed like the next right thing. </p><p>“I want to work with individuals, particularly business owners, looking to take charge of themselves and their business through yoga and meditation.” Mardirousi explains that he hopes to not only help himself and the companies that he works directly within, but as many others who come to him as well. </p><p>While continuing to operate American Global Freights, R3ES, and Neolynx, Armen is also excited to be taking his consulting and yoga practices to the next level with YogiArvindpal, a company focused on using Kundalini Yoga to help balance the glandular system, strengthen the nervous system and enable individuals to harness the energy of the mind and the emotions, in order to be in control of themselves, rather than being controlled by their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. By bringing this practice into the world of business by consulting with other entrepreneurial spirits, Armen Mardirousi is optimistic about the work that he will accomplish within himself and others. For more information about Armen and his practices, visit his <a href="https://yogiarvindpal.com/">website</a>.</p>
23 Feb, 2023
5 Ways in Which Neolynx Can Help Your Business
<p><a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx </a>is a tech company that specializes in the design, development, and optimization of business solutions that improve the effectiveness of marketing, product presentation, interactive transactions, customer relationship management, and everyday business procedures. It is a company dedicated to understanding the client’s market and developing capabilities that can deliver real, bottom-line results. Founded in 1999, Neolynx has been working for decades to help their clients succeed. </p><p>If you own a business, or are considering the work that goes into building a startup, here are 5 ways in which Neolynx can help you succeed in all of your entrepreneurial ventures.</p><ul><li>Consulting</li></ul><p>Regardless of what you and your business needs, Neolynx aims to bring success to all of their clients, by creating a sustainable competitive advantage through improved information processing and decision-making capabilities. They continue to improve sales and marketing development, as well as streamline and increase operational efficiency by combining innovative organizational development methods with well-thought-out information technology.</p><p>With how quickly technology is growing, and how often we use the internet to grow and support our businesses, Neolynx harnesses the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet your current business needs and facilitate future opportunities.</p><ul><li>Strategize</li></ul><p>As you plan the start of your business–whatever that may look like– Neolynx is there to help you build a plan of action. This could even include helping figure out the general policies and blueprints for a business. If you don’t know where you’re going and how you’re getting there, the team at Neolynx will work with you to get you where you need to be.</p><p>The company strategizes with you and figures out how to best execute your game plan. They identify opportunities and threats to your business and then figure out the best way forward.</p><ul><li>Program Management</li></ul><p>Most often, when Neolynx builds and launches a project, the client takes over the on-going execution entirely. However, some clients want Neolynx to manage the solution They built for the client. Neolynx can even assist with a hybrid approach – where on-going execution and management is shared by both Neolynx and the client. This hybrid approach is becoming more popular as businesses are looking to grow in a streamline manner. </p><p>To make sure your businesses succeed, they will work with you to design, build, and create the proper management tools and communication framework to promote accountability and collaboration. Then, Neolynx trains and coaches your team to properly use these tools to increase organizational efficiency and performance.</p><ul><li>Inbound Marketing</li></ul><p>Inbound marketing is one part of a much bigger movement in the business world, which is simply known as “Inbound.” Inbound is a methodology that, at its core, is all about attracting, engaging, and delighting people with the ultimate goal of growing a business by providing value and building trust.</p><p>With traditional outbound marketing, companies use marketing tactics to reach and interrupt the general public in the hopes of getting a few prospects. With inbound marketing, on the other hand, Neolynx can help draw those individuals seeking your products and/or services into your company at the exact moment when they have your products or services in mind. The company explains that the old tactics of interruption marketing don’t work as well as they used to because your target audience has learned to tune out traditional advertising – what they now consider an interruption.</p><ul><li>Web/App Development</li></ul><p>Neolynx works with companies on the development of their websites and apps, from location-based driver tracking and management apps to financial technology mobile apps. The company also helps update and refresh websites to better suit their clients’ changing needs. </p><p>At the end of the day, Neolynx expresses that, at their core, it’s all about human relationships–working hard so that others can find success and growth. The Neolynx mission is to create effective solutions; helping clients maximize resources online and off. </p><p>For more information on how they can help your business, visit their <a href="https://neolynx.com/">website</a>. </p>
23 Feb, 2023
Neolynx–Utilizing The Power of Technology to Grow Business Startups
<p>Technology has revolutionized the ways that we communicate and build relationships with others. It continues to grow and we, as humans, have learned to adapt and grow along with it, building our businesses and lifestyles around this massive cornerstone of our society.</p><p><a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx </a>is a tech company that specializes in the design, development, and optimization of business solutions that improve the effectiveness of marketing, product presentation, interactive transactions, customer relationship management, and everyday business procedures. It is a company dedicated to understanding the client’s market and developing capabilities that can deliver real, bottom-line results.</p><p>The company was founded in 1999, and has been working for decades to help their clients succeed. As technology changes, so too do the ways in which Neolynx can benefit their clients. As a conglomerate of marketing and management, each new advancement gives this company something else to work with, to better help their clients on their journeys to success.</p><p>At the end of the day, Neolynx expresses that, at their core, it’s all about human relationships–working hard so that others can find success and growth. The Neolynx mission is to create effective solutions; helping clients maximize resources online and off. </p><p>Neolynx is dedicated to empowering clients by helping them extend their business model around Internet audiences and technologies. Neolynx combines the latest information technology solutions with powerful management and organizational development expertise. In other words, they get stuff done–by understanding core business issues and helping envision, plan, and successfully execute.</p><p>As 2023 continues to bring about new and exciting changes in technology, Neolynx is rolling out a brand new initiative to help businesses with AI and Web3 projects. This will be an added feature, in addition to the company’s already existing data-driven website development services which they have been successfully delivering since 1999. </p><p>Neolynx provides several services for its clients, which include consulting, program management, app and web development, inbound marketing, and strategy development. Whether you’re an established business or just starting out, the business decisions that are made on a daily basis have a real impact on your business. Under the leadership of <a href="https://mardirousi.com">Armen Mardirousi</a>, the professionals with Neolynx are working to provide support for every aspect of business planning, development, and execution. Their team offers objective, practical, results-driven guidance to best suit their clients’ needs.</p><p>Regardless of your business needs, Neolynx aims to bring success to all of their clients, by creating a sustainable competitive advantage through improved information processing and decision-making capabilities. They continue to improve sales and marketing development, as well as streamline and increase operational efficiency by combining innovative organizational development methods with well-thought-out information technology.</p><p>With how quickly technology is growing, and how often we use the internet to grow and support our businesses, Neolynx harnesses the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet your current business needs and facilitate future opportunities.</p><p>For more information on how they can help your business, visit their <a href="https://neolynx.com/">website</a>. </p>
27 Feb, 2023
3 Ways that Yoga Can Better Your Business, According to Armen Mardirousi
<p>Armen Mardirousi is changing the way that we do business as a nation, as he works to incorporate yogic practices into daily life. With over 25 years of entrepreneurship experience across multiple industries, Armen has a deep well of knowledge regarding several platforms, and brings his teachings and techniques about the use of Kundalini Yoga into the business world. He has figured out the key to managing the stresses that come with owning and growing businesses.</p><p>Yoga can be one of the best practices when it comes to managing stress. As a firm believer in this practice, Armen is a certified yoga teacher, giving him the skills and tools needed when it comes to teaching others his methods of success. Through one of his many active and successful businesses, <a href="https://yogiarvindpal.com/">Yogi Arvindpal</a>, Armen will be helping individuals overcome trauma and tap into their creativity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with themselves and others. </p><p>For individuals who are looking to better their businesses, along with their mind and body, Kundalini Yoga may be a good choice. Below are a few reasons how this practice can set you and your business up for continued success. </p><p><strong>1.Trauma relief </strong></p><p>Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice that helps to relieve trauma by activating the nervous system, calming the mind, and releasing stored emotions. It combines postures, breathing exercises, chanting, and meditation to open the body, allowing for the release of stuck energy and a better connection between the body and mind. This practice also works to reduce stress and tension, while helping to create a sense of balance and peace. By encouraging the flow of vital energy, it helps to restore physical and emotional wellbeing. Kundalini Yoga can help to heal and clear trauma, allowing individuals to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions. </p><p>With the release of stored negativity, we are able to focus on wellbeing and growth, not just for ourselves, but in every project that we put our minds to. Armen notes that when we grow, so too do our ambitions. </p><p><strong>2.Relief of muscle tension</strong></p><p>The use of mindfulness through meditation has several benefits, including awareness of our breathing, as well as our posture. Office workers are especially susceptible to the negative effects of poor posture due to the amount of time they spend sitting at a desk. Over time, bad posture can cause pain and discomfort, leading to a decrease in productivity. Poor posture can also cause a strain on the muscles, which can lead to fatigue, headaches, and back and neck pain. Uncorrected bad posture can also lead to long-term issues such as spinal misalignment and nerve damage. </p><p>Through the use of Yoga, Armen can teach business people how to maintain good posture, leading to healthier muscles and bones, which can benefit workflow.</p><p><strong>3. Increased Confidence</strong></p><p>Being physically fit and flexible, two benefits of practicing yoga, creates confidence in an individual. The yoga exercises and poses are designed to make people more flexible while improving their muscle strength and cardiovascular health. The practices that Armen teaches through <a href="https://yogiarvindpal.com/">Yogi Arvindpal</a> have shown massive confidence boosts in clients. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fYspZ0GmR_OvlkK7ClhF6HTDIhopdaDfd2qAIb6gqezCpE8vSMJe1D8Q8SFw58aWNvg_XwqqZwLUhCTV0LWEOb5iMOq1kx9sjuLZW45faC5MEPbtkmKicFi4-x7pNaM2uOVrqSm8eJdVxzfk9OhXnbA"></figure><p>When a person becomes more robust and more flexible, he is confident in his own body. This confidence slowly transfers over to all aspects of his life. Again, when you feel good and confident, your business practices improve to fit your lifestyle. </p><p>Yoga has been a powerful tool in helping businesses and leaders reach their goals. In addition to improving mental and physical well-being, yoga can also help improve productivity and creativity. By incorporating yoga into the workplace, businesses can benefit from improved communication, better stress management, and enhanced problem-solving skills. With the help of Armen Mardirousi , a.k.a Yogi Arvindpal, businesses can achieve greater success and reach their goals faster.</p>
27 Feb, 2023
Armen Mardirousi– The Business Yogi
<p>As a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries, Armen Mardirousi is changing the way businesses navigate their daily happenings. By using yogic teachings and techniques to help himself and others traverse these everyday processes, Mardirousi has figured out the key to managing the stresses that come with building and growing businesses.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Az9apaylg-vlXq0mrnWO9FyEIRo0Evbu-hTO7SGGnvbPmVza5xlrCMefAEfudS0oGiHowkRZhvnnwzxK4hGMga5UhascxwW8Ej6sIZKNvS_M2nqgP82Ybztj3tHK-fknzZSGB7sgSsXka6NfGHn44mw"><figcaption>Armen Mardirousi</figcaption></figure><p>Having built multiple businesses, while currently actively working within three of them, Armen knows firsthand what the stress of being an entrepreneur can feel like. In his current fields of technology (Neolynx.com), International and interstate logistics (agfreights.com), and real estate (r3es.com), Armen is well versed in a handful of business markets and ventures, keeping him knowledgeable and up to date on the happenings across several platforms. </p><p>Armen Mardirousi is a certified yoga teacher, giving him the skills and tools needed when it comes to teaching others his methods of success. In addition to being a certified kundalini yoga teacher, the entrepreneur holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an option in marketing and an MBA. Armen is an excellent problem solver, and is currently actively involved in the management of several organizations in various industries that keep him focused and sharp. He is a sought-after business consultant and speaker for any event, and is involved in several organizations with a focus on improving the community in which they serve. </p><p>Armen Mardirousi is a unique kind of businessman. He began practicing Kundalini Yoga in the Summer of 2013. He was drawn to this particular yogic system when he read that Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness–a key motivation of his life. After his yoga journey was well underway, Armen was blessed with the spiritual name Arvindpal Singh – The divine Lion of God, who falls in love with the beauty of his soul, and who is the supporter, friend and protector of the purity of his inner spirit. He later went on to teacher training and became a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and has been teaching since 2017. </p><p>Armen is a quintessential example of a professional who is always striving for the best. His professionalism is reflected in how he runs his businesses and how he conducts himself on a daily basis. Individuals who have seen his leadership skills first hand have spoke out about his affluent ability to work in diligent, cohesive, and constructive ways</p><p>With his business savvy, Armen hopes to not only help the community in an entrepreneurial way, but in a creative and spiritual way as well. Yoga is an excellent practice for business professionals. The physical and mental benefits of yoga can help to improve focus, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and more. It can also be a great way to connect with others and build relationships. With so many benefits, yoga can be a great tool for business professionals to achieve a balanced lifestyle. Through his Yoga teachings, Armen is working to help individuals overcome trauma and tap into their creativity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with themselves and others.</p>
23 Feb, 2023
Web Design Company Neolynx is Looking for New Partnerships
<p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>– With the world of technology and web design always changing and growing, Neolynx is working to evolve alongside the industry. As a company that specializes in the design, development, and optimization of business solutions, <a href="https://neolynx.com/">Neolynx </a> has been working to improve the effectiveness of marketing, product presentation, interactive transactions, customer relationship management, and everyday business procedures. This company is dedicated to understanding the client’s market and developing capabilities that can deliver real, bottom-line results. As they reach their 25th anniversary marker, Neolynx is actively looking for startups and other businesses to work with. </p><p>As the company prepares for its upcoming 25th anniversary, Neolynx is unveiling a few new developments in their business plan. This company is rolling out a new initiative to help businesses with AI and Web3 projects. This will be in addition to their data-driven website development services which they have been delivering since 1999, when the company was first founded. </p><p>“At the end of the day,” explains a representative on behalf of Neolynx, “what we do is all about human relationships.” This tech company is diving headfirst into the space of human connection, which has in-turn, benefited both the company and their clients. By recognizing that they need to build a solid foundation of trust and communication, Neolynx has been at the top of the industry for over two decades. </p><p><strong>Neolynx offers several services to its clients and works to:</strong></p><ul><li>Create a sustainable competitive advantage through improved information processing and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Improve client sales & market position by facilitating the development and execution of strategies to identify and exploit emerging market opportunities.</li><li>Streamline and increase client operational efficiency by combining innovative organizational development methods with well-thought-out information technology.</li></ul><p>“We harness the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet your current business needs and facilitate future opportunities,” the company expresses. By taking a very human approach to their business model, Neolynx is revolutionizing the way that startups and other, more well established companies operate. </p><p><i>Neolynx is a web design and development company based out of Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded in 1999 and is optimistic about the upcoming 25 year anniversary. For more information regarding Neolynx and its work, visit their </i><a href="https://neolynx.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Armen Mardirousi</i></p><p><i>armen@neolynx.com</i></p>
24 Feb, 2023
Neolynx, Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary on Heels of Prestigious Award Win
<p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>– Neolynx, a web design and development company, has announced that they are coming up on their 25th anniversary within the year. This news comes as the company has also received an award for excellence from The Web Excellence Awards. </p><p>The Web Excellence Awards, a leading international interactive web awards competition, had recently announced that this company is the recipient of the 5th Web Excellence Award in web design and development. Neolynx was recognized for their excellence with the excellence award for one of their designed websites under the health care services category.</p><p>This annual international competition saw over 900 entries worldwide, coming from 45 US States and 30 countries including Australia, Canada, France, UK, Germany, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey, etc. An international panel of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds evaluated categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications.</p><p>When discussing the winning applicants, representatives from this board have said, “Due to the constantly evolving nature of digital media and the emergence of distinguished artists, the task of choosing the winners of the 5th Web Excellence Awards have not only been challenging but also astounding.” </p><p>As the company prepares for its upcoming 25th anniversary, Neolynx is unveiling a few new developments in their business plan. This company is rolling out a new initiative to help businesses with AI and Web3 projects. This will be in addition to their data-driven website development services which they have been delivering since 1999, when the company was first founded. </p><p>As this company continues its growth, the team working within Neolynx has talked on this recent accolade. </p><p>“We harness the power of the internet with applications and solutions to meet our clients’ current business needs and facilitate future opportunities,” a representative from the company expresses. By taking a very human approach to their business model, Neolynx is hoping to revolutionize the way that startups and other, more well established companies operate. </p><p><i>Neolynx is a web design and development company based out of Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded in 1999 and is optimistic about the upcoming 25 year anniversary. For more information regarding Neolynx and its work, visit their </i><a href="https://neolynx.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Armen Mardirousi</i></p><p><i>armen@neolynx.com</i></p>
30 Jan, 2023
Rick Metzgar of Rock Spring Financial Group–Bringing Financial Literacy and Wellness to the Housing Market
<p><i>Bel Air, Maryland</i>–The face of <a href="https://rockspringfinancial.com/">Rock Spring Financial Group LLC</a> is none other than Rick Metzgar, or more widely known as<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagefather"> Mortgage Father</a> on the popular video platform TikTok. The local brokerage firm located in central Maryland is excited to have the chance to bring education within the realm of financial literacy to its community, and beyond.</p><p>By utilizing popular social media trends and platforms Rock Spring is now able to bring over 20 years of industry experience to a wider range of potential buyers within the housing market. Metzgar works to post several videos every week explaining the work that he does in fun and comprehensive ways. Piggybacking off of current trending video formats and meme styles, Rock Spring Financial Groups tries to make understanding the home buying process easy to access.</p><p>Recent studies have shown that half of America actually has no idea what a mortgage actually is. According to a recent survey that asked 2,000 Americans, (73 percent of them are homeowners) just shy of 49% of Americans actually have knowledge regarding this topic. The survey was conducted to test American homeowners’ knowledge of both the housing market and financial lending industry.</p><p>Rock Spring Financial Group is also working in their community, providing a very hands-on approach to their potential clients. Rick explains that he and his team with Rock Spring love to be hyper-local and support the community’s many nonprofits. They explain that the business hopes to change the narrative for Americans regarding brokerage firms by being active members of the community and by giving back wherever they can.</p><p>“Buying a home shouldn’t have to be such a scary thing,” Metzgar says. “At Rock Spring, we are working to simplify the home buying process by educating everyday Americans on this critical step in their lives.” With so many uneducated individuals stepping forward with a foggy understanding of real estate and mortgages, Rock Spring FInancial Group is excited to use their two decades of experience to provide services for their neighbors.</p><p>In addition to its work with home buyers, Rock Spring Financial Group also works to ensure the mental health of its employees, and other real estate agents remains intact during this troubling time in the industry. Recently, the company hosted an event for real estate agents, which promoted mental health awareness for those struggling in the industry as the housing market can be unpredictable. </p><p>With the economy feeling incredibly challenging to navigate, real estate agents could be more likely to experience mental health issues than other professionals, experts say. A 2019 study found that the real estate industry has the second-highest rate of clinically diagnosed depression. Rock Spring Financial Group hopes to use their platforms as a space to spread awareness among other agents to prioritize their health and wellness. </p><p>“We pride ourselves on providing one-on-one relationships backed by a team of professionals.” This is seen throughout the company’s various TikTok videos, which follow social trends as a way to reach an audience that otherwise may lack the financial understanding it takes to own a home and apply for a mortgage. It is also evident in their philanthropic ventures throughout central Maryland, as they work to add a personal touch to the world of home buying. </p><p>“My Team works to ensure that we are available when our clients need us and we aim to act quickly to provide answers to their important questions.” With their updated use of social media, such as TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, Rock Spring can now offer direct access to their agents over a wide array of platforms.</p><p>Rock Spring works to guide them through each step of applying and completing the process for securing any type of mortgage, from purchasing their first home to a reverse mortgage to provide for their retirement. The company continues its efforts in the spaces of mental health awareness as well, as they work to provide tips and tricks for agents who may be struggling.</p><p><i>Rock Spring FInancial Group is a local brokerage firm located in Bel Air, Maryland. Founded by Rick Metzgar, the company works to help its clients secure mortgages and simplify the home buying process. Their recent active presence on TikTok aims to provide the next generation with the skills they need to find financial literacy in a conceding home market. For more information about Rick and Rock Spring, visit their website and Social Media platforms. </i></p><p><i>Rick Metzgar</i></p><p><i>rickm@rockspringfinancial.com</i></p><p><a href="https://rockspringfinancial.com/"><i>https://rockspringfinancial.com/</i></a></p><p><i>(443) 801-6389</i></p><p><i>TikTok: </i><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagefather"><i>@mortgagefather </i></a></p>
30 Jan, 2023
Rock Spring Financial Group is Reaching The Next Generation of Home Buyers Through Social Media
<p><i>Bel Air, Maryland</i>– <a href="https://rockspringfinancial.com/">Rock Spring Financial Group LLC</a> is bringing over 20 years of industry experience to a next generation of home buyers through the latest social media platforms and trends. This company is actively working to bring a better understanding of the housing market to younger generations through an emphasis on their social media presence. </p><p>The real estate and housing markets have been fluctuating wildly throughout the past decade, leading Millennials and Gen Z (the next generations in line to become homeowners) in a daze regarding trends and market strategies. It is estimated that only 9% of millennials own homes as of 2020 and that a whopping 71% of that generation can afford less than half of the homes on the market. </p><p>Rock Spring Financial Group is a local brokerage firm located in central Maryland that is working to change the narrative for younger Americans who may feel this lingering heaviness when it comes to buying a home. Rick Metzgar, an Independent Mortgage Broker, as well as the Founder of Rock Spring Financial Group has realized the potential that social media has on educating younger generations, especially when it comes to something as crucial as buying a house and securing a mortgage. </p><p>“Our company is known for its hyper-local involvement and support of the area’s nonprofits,” Metzgar explains. “We pride ourselves on providing one-on-one relationships backed by a team of professionals.” This is seen throughout the company’s various TikTok videos, which follow social trends as a way to reach an audience that otherwise may lack the financial understanding it takes to own a home and apply for a mortgage.</p><p>This company has been utilizing their updated TikTok profile to reach a new audience by creating content that appeals to the platform's user base. This kind of boosted social media presence can allow Rock Spring the opportunity in the future to also collaborate with influencers on the platform to help spread their message and create more visibility for their brand, something not typically seen in traditional financial/real estate literacy programs. </p><p>Rock Spring works to guide them through each step of applying and completing the process for securing any type of mortgage, from purchasing their first home to a reverse mortgage to provide for their retirement.</p><p><i>Rock Spring Financial Group is a local brokerage firm located in Bel Air, Maryland. Founded by Rick Metzgar, the company works to help its clients secure mortgages and simplify the home buying process. Their recent active presence on TikTok aims to provide the next generation with the skills they need to find financial literacy in a conceding home market. For more information about Rick and Rock Spring, visit their website and Social Media platforms. </i></p><p><i>Rick Metzgar</i></p><p><i>rickm@rockspringfinancial.com</i></p><p><a href="https://rockspringfinancial.com/"><i>https://rockspringfinancial.com/</i></a></p><p><i>(443) 801-6389</i></p><p><i>TikTok: </i><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagefather"><i>@mortgagefather </i></a></p>
07 Mar, 2023
DANK Vapes Relaunches With 2-Factor Authentication With Same Technology as $100 Bill
<p><br> </p><p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>– As what could be called the most widely known brand in cannabis history, as well as the most counterfeited, DANK Vapes has relaunched its production, and the journey from the ground up is chronicled in an upcoming <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVlCpsZUf-A&t=24s">Documentary </a>which aired February 7th, 2023. The story touches on the rampant counterfeiting that shook the brand and newly, the measures that are being taken to stop future counterfeiting in its tracks.</p><p>The infamous cannabis brand had risen to the top of the industry soon after its initial debut on the market, but encountered a handful of hardships along the way. In the past, the brand DANK Vapes was the center of a major counterfeit problem, where imitators would purchase DANK Vapes packaging online and sell their own, knock-off products, marketed under the stolen brand name. By selling dirty products, consumers were buying and using tainted goods, masquerading as DANK Vapes, and getting sick from the harmful ingredients. </p><p>This era of vape users getting ill from the counterfeited products was known as the vape crisis. With these sicknesses being documented and linked to DANK’s brand, the crisis became a major issue in the United States in 2019. Vaping at the time was linked to a mysterious lung illness that has caused hundreds of hospitalizations, due to the sales of bad or dirty products. The exact cause of this lung illness is not known but it is believed that it is related to the presence of oils and other chemicals (such as Vitamin E Acetate) used as a cutting agent in the vaping process. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated the issue and named the "DANK Vape" brand as the most smoked among those with vape illness.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/I2VRH89H-7GEXfhQKCgSi1RRSa3enOF9VZ4FnQPuwcw1JMUeOP3jn1Gjfq9-wC-qn-sN-Huq6foRXjBLl8fG1OrbRhWmcX8ewF0797aPsOFq-kCk1fcl9DNFzdGXHfl9nPzYyy3tYxe_tvmE6TZ8XOE"></figure><p>The brand theft had gotten so out of control in the late 2010’s that the company was forced to pull their products from the shelves, so as not to further dilute their brand’s name, and associate it with the kinds of products that were getting users sick. Now, after three years, the brand is back, and has taken several measures to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.</p><p>"We are taking a solution based approach to avoid the issues the brand faced in the past, and plan on coming back bigger and better than ever,” explains a representative on behalf of DANK Vapes. </p><p>DANK’s first step back onto the market included becoming a licensed brand in California, which means that it is required to undergo the highest level of scrutiny, meeting all the testing standards and compliance of California's Regulated Cannabis Market before it can be sold to consumers. The 2 factor authentication guarantees that the only two ingredients are plant derived terpenes and triple distilled cannabis oil.</p><p>Dank Vapes has also tackled the counterfeit problem by implementing the most sophisticated counterfeit solution ever seen in the cannabis market–the first 2 factor authentication system. This counterfeit solution features a green check mark that utilizes the same tilt technology that is found on the $10 bills or higher. In addition, the ink that DANK’s brand uses for their authentication is sourced from the same place as the United States Treasury Boeing, and Rolls Royce, giving further proof of authenticity. Each DANK product also includes a scratch-off QR code on the back, which consumers can scan to win prizes and loyalty points. </p><p>With these measures taken by DANK Vapes’ new ownership, the company is looking forward to their growth, once again, as the most well known cannabis brand. </p><p><i>DANK Vapes is a widely known name in the Cannabis distribution industry and has announced its recent licensure under the state of California. The rebranding also comes alongside a fundraising campaign. There has also been a documentary released about DANK Vapes that you can watch</i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVlCpsZUf-A&t=26s"><i> here</i></a><i>. For more information regarding DANK Vapes and their upcoming developments, visit their</i><a href="https://www.dankvapes.com/"><i> website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Nick Alexandroff</i></p><p><i>info@dankvapes.com</i></p>
15 Feb, 2023
Dank Vapes: The Most Disruptive Brand in Cannabis Vaping
<p> </p><p>The cannabis vape industry has been gaining momentum for the past few years. This rapid growth can be attributed to the increasing acceptance of cannabis use, as well as technological advances in the vaping sector. Cannabis vapes are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience, portability, and discreteness. With the rise of cannabis vape products, the industry has seen a rapid increase in innovation and product development, allowing consumers to customize their vaping experience with a wide range of products.</p><p>One such brand that has been an original innovator in the industry of vapes and cannabis is Dank Vapes, a brand with worldwide brand recognition within this market. In their early stages of development, Dank Vapes set the standard in flavor profiles and hardware for vaping products, made apparent by the imitators.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tyJhsTHuI1bZgOM3dGOdE48HGLvVovRB01Blf1vtyBh2rCyQEvUOG827HTKy-XPBeK8ghh6551av9jsP-sqYWEzYq-xwlBQr0cCVdpbS2ammiTLjcPgmAHzQ1uT9_6H5zIghnKUHV3gZ5af6dJq6U4"></figure><p>Dank Vapes is now a legally licensed California complaint brand, and can already be found on shelves in retailers and delivery menus around the state. Offering 20 unique premium flavors, DANK exclusively uses plant derived terpenes and triple distilled cannabis oil.</p><p>Unfortunately, the brand’s journey to get to this point had been a rocky one. With such widespread popularity a few years back, as one of the earlier brands who popularized cannabis vapes , the company saw a huge influx of imitators, which led to some incredible controversy. The counterfeiting that followed the company’s success made the Dank Vape look and feel the standard of the industry. Despite this counterfeiters were using dirty products and Vitamin E Acetate, so the counterfeits were making users sick, leading to what was known as the “vape crisis”. At one time you could buy DANK packaging from Amazon and DHGate, among other packaging sites, which would allow almost anyone to sell their products marketed falsely under the DANK brand.</p><p>The original developers of the brand did everything in their power to try and stay one step ahead of the counterfeiting, but the market had gotten so saturated that it became nearly impossible to bridge the gap of information for consumers. Eventually, the original developers decided to pull DANK off the market with public safety at the forefront of their intentions. The media made a martyr of the brand, tossing slander in its direction and blaming all of the negative backlash on their brand. </p><p>Nearly 3 years later, with new ownership, DANK is back and now a licensed brand in California. DANK Vapes is required to undergo the highest level of scrutiny, meeting all the testing standards and compliance of California's Regulated Cannabis Market before it can be sold to consumers. </p><p>Dank Vapes has also tackled the counterfeit problem by implementing the most sophisticated counterfeit solution ever seen in the cannabis market–the first 2 factor authentication system. </p><p>“We really believe in the power of clean medicine,” says Dank Vapes representative, when speaking on their return to the market. “Counterfeiting ruined the brand, so we took the problem head on and heavily invested in our product authentication processes. Each product will have a scratch off and a unique QR code allowing consumers to scan and earn loyalty points to score merch and other prizes. </p><p>DANK Vapes is proud to be providing the absolute best quality of cannabis vapes and products. With a heavy belief in the access to cannabis as a clean medicine solution, DANK continues to work hard, producing high-value products at the best possible price. LMC Media on YouTube just released a documentary, detailing the story.</p><p>For more information on DANK Vapes and their relaunch, visit their <a href="https://www.dankvapes.com/">website</a>. To learn more about their journey, check out their new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVlCpsZUf-A">documentary</a>. </p>
28 Feb, 2023
DANK Vapes, Internationally Recognized Cannabis Vape Brand is Now Legal and Licensed in the State of California
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qGoIILNY4uBnP2Etbx03M88AvXDGGijpx21YJ8O6RnRlmN-Qf4wa2qB983GaOLCJy8ZFCqlZ67i8bOE0W9wzerDguSAUdl2Ho4pPmACjji-GqgJAOedRSzTvmuxh2ACwFFBQKQQpsBmOkWqPHqp1nKI"></figure><p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>– Arguably the most widely known brand in cannabis history, as well as the most counterfeited, DANK Vapes is now a licensed California cannabis brand. Under new ownership, this license means Dank Vapes undergo testing and be compliant with the high standard of California's regulations. More importantly, Dank Vapes has implemented a 2 factor authentication on every package, removing the possibility of others masquerading as their brand.</p><p>In the past, the name DANK Vapes was followed by controversy, with counterfeiters selling dirty products with harmful ingredients, using DANK’s label and packaging. The brand theft got so out of control in the late 2010’s that the company was forced to pull their products from the shelves, so as not to further dilute their brand’s name, and associate it with the kinds of products that were getting users sick. </p><p>Dank Vapes launched with 20 premium flavor profiles, exclusively using plant derived terpenes and triple distilled cannabis oil, ensuring a clean quality vaping experience for the consumer.</p><p>DANK Vapes has also announced that it has 4 lines of disposable vapes launching in March, 2023, including hash rosin and live resin. With three years away from the industry, the team with DANK Vapes is ready to develop new products and take on new challenges.</p><p>"We are taking a solution based approach to avoid the issues the brand faced in the past, and plan on coming back bigger and better than ever,” explains a representative on behalf of DANK Vapes. </p><p>One last development within the DANK Vapes company is the brand’s latest launch–”Dank Gives Back.” This organization hopes to foster an environment of charity and philanthropy, as they work to facilitate positive change in the community through hands-on involvement. Dank Gives Back was created as the brand’s way of giving back to their communities. </p><p>“We got into this industry because of our love for the plant, the healing powers it holds, and the sense of community it brings to people,” explains a representative on behalf of DANK Vapes. “It is our mission to lead by example and have a direct, positive impact on our communities.” Most recently the company partnered with the LAPD to do a Christmas Toy Drive, and they hope to continue this work by hosting a “Feeding the Needy” event later this month.</p><p><i>DANK Vapes is a widely known name in the Cannabis distribution industry and has announced its recent licensure under the state of California. The rebranding also comes alongside a fundraising campaign. There has also been a documentary released about DANK Vapes that you can watch</i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVlCpsZUf-A&t=26s"><i> here</i></a><i>. For more information regarding DANK Vapes and their upcoming developments, visit their</i><a href="https://www.dankvapes.com/"><i> website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Nick Alexandroff</i></p><p><i>info@dankvapes.com</i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Get Your Wings Ready for Super Bowl LVII This Weekend With Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, AKA “The Wings Guy”
<p>The biggest sporting event of the year is finally here! This Sunday, February 12th, will mark the 57th annual Super Bowl and all eyes are on the Philadelphia Eagles, who are going up against the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams will face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in less than a week. Kansas City last played in Super Bowl 54 in February 2020, beating the 49ers thanks to a comeback led by Mahomes, white the Eagles made a Superbowl win in 2018 Fans of both teams are expecting an intense battle, and the players are ready to give it their all. The Super Bowl is the biggest game in American football and this year's matchup is sure to be one for the ages.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5dmHfSG8hYZEtmkl2pyr9E6jCsnFVli7Q3rRKLUUeiBfAuBM1Yd59o9lv3gbVGkUPcgNzqj2OY-dKbsOHPy1tV9_o3EDiR4aIgndIOziLt8VyRxB6dgSMjrsieE0Eu8ha6gDQHVdwCJzkFJXVlymbww"></figure><p>No matter which team you are rooting for this year, one of the best things about a Super Bowl watchpart is arguably the food. There are several American staples that come to mind when talking about football, but the most universally acknowledged fan favorite are chicken wings. </p><p>Chicken wings have become a staple of American football over the years, due in part to their convenience and affordability. The wings are easy to transport and can be cooked in a variety of ways, making them a popular choice for game day gatherings, as they have the ability to cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. The wings are often served with a variety of sauces and dips, making them a great snack for those watching the game or enjoying the company of friends. The popularity of the wings has grown so much over the years that they have become a regular part of the football watching experience. Whether you are hosting a party or simply enjoying the game with friends, there is no doubt that chicken wings have become an essential part of the American football experience.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c54pJNNeK1x4J4I09wyDBsUBIC2Hj9-dpVl4VOOj9OQAcOijJMiC1JAuTYAMcSi40fWU5-nt8oqyFCXWhCQrXQVAq6DrhF9r7Ar1v7N0u8DQPgs8LOznCaXtxDxqT1kcwBHRboQ7r14gRxNGvWH5Et8"></figure><p>If you’re in the New York area, and looking for a game day meal that will impress your guests, Chef Deepak Ballaney of <a href="https://www.internationalwingsfactory.com/">International Wings Factory</a>, AKA, “The Wings Guys” has just the thing. As a renowned chef, Deepak is the owner and operator of the brand International Wings Factory, a top ranked restaurant in the heart of The Big Apple. However, for this Super Bowl Sunday, no matter where you are in the country, you can get these delicious wings delivered through <a href="https://www.goldbelly.com/international-wings-factory">Gold Belly,</a> </p><p>With a huge variety of mouthwatering sauces (including Soul Purifier, Pure Heat (“Cayenne rush”), Mild Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan Beurre Blanc, Black Pepper Teriyaki, Lemon Cajun, Mexy Q, Tandoori masala, American Gold (“Spiked Honey Mustard”), and Vietnamese Chile Mango), Deepak is no novice when it comes to flavor. No matter the size of the gathering, International Wings Factory has an option for any party. You can choose to order a small amount just for yourself and a few close pals, or if you’re going big, order a tray of up to 100 wings!</p><p>When it comes to choosing the perfect wings for your Super Bowl party, there is usually no one-size-fits-all solution, but “The Wings Guy” has you covered. Depending on your guests’ preferences and dietary restrictions, you may want to opt for their Classic Buffalo wings, or the Garlic Parmesan. Whatever you decide, International Wings Factory makes sure that your wings are fresh, high-quality, and cooked to perfection for a Super Bowl party that will be remembered for years to come. And no matter who you are rooting for, International Wings Factory still puts the WIN in Wings.</p>
21 Mar, 2023
Chef Deepak Ballaney, AKA “The Wings Guy” Bringing Luxury to The Streets of NYC
<p>New York City is a foodie paradise, and street food is a major part of this ecosystem. From hot dogs to halal, New York City street food is an exciting and delicious way to experience the city's culture. From small carts to larger food trucks, there is something for every individual palate. It can be a delicious and affordable way to try a variety of flavors and cuisines without ever leaving the tri state area. With such a rich and wide variety of cultures to pull from, Whether you're a fan of Italian, Chinese, or American-style street food, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings in the Big Apple.</p><p>Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy”, is revolutionizing the chicken wing market with his luxurious approach to this beloved classic. By using only the finest ingredients, Ballaney has been able to craft a unique flavor profile thati is unlike any other, and it can be found alongside the other bustling businesses of downtown New York City. He marinates the wings in a special blend of spices and sauces, then cooks them to perfection. The resulting wings are both incredibly juicy and packed full of flavor. International Wings factory has become a hit with foodies, who appreciate the quality and deliciousness that comes with Deepak’s unique take on the classic chicken wing. </p><p>Hailing from India, Deepak originally found himself working for the Taj Hotel Group, as a luxury restaurant consultant. This is where the chef and entertainer learned about the ins and outs of fine dining and luxury. Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels and a subsidiary of the Indian Hotels Company Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, where Ballaney was born. As of 2022, the company operates a total of 90 hotels and hotel-resorts, with 75 across India and 15 in other countries. With this background in rich, luxurious eateries, Deepak brought his knowledge of the fine-dining industry directly to the heart of New York City. </p><p>By elevating the common comfort food to a level of luxury, Deepak has established himself as The Wings Guy, and brings a twist to this American classic. Having worked in the Taj Hotel Group, Deepak also brings a high level of hospitality to his brand. </p><p>“Hospitality is at my core,” Deepak says. “I think, without it, a business can’t run. There is a level of professionalism shown when you put your customers first.” Hospitality is an essential part of the dining experience. The environment at the International Wings Factory strives to make each guest feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. From the moment a customer enters the restaurant, to the time they leave, the staff provides a friendly, attentive, and helpful service. </p><p>A restaurant's hospitality can make or break a customer's experience and ultimately influence whether or not they decide to return. Deepak knows this from his time working in luxury hotels as a restaurant consultant, and takes this duty very seriously. In addition, excellent hospitality can even lead to positive reviews, which can boost the restaurant's reputation and bring in more customers. Needless to say, The Wings Guy and his brand boast hundreds of five star reviews. Ballaney goes on to share that he had always wanted to start a restaurant in New York City, and making his dream a reality has been an incredible journey. To learn more about Deepak and his journey, find him @deepaballaney on Instagram, or visit their </p><p><a href="https://www.internationalwingsfactory.com/">website</a></p><p>. </p>
21 Mar, 2023
Deepak Ballaney Discusses The American Dream
<p>The American Dream is a long-standing ideal that has inspired generations of people to strive for a better life. It embodies the idea that with hard work and determination, anyone can achieve success, regardless of their background or social status. It is a concept that has been central to the American experience since its founding, and it continues to be a source of hope and inspiration for people from all walks of life. The American Dream is a powerful concept that has enabled people to pursue their dreams and create a better future for themselves and their families.</p><p>This concept has been especially powerful when it comes to the practice of immigration into the United States. It has long been a beacon of hope for immigrants coming to the U.S, as for many, it is a symbol of opportunity, of a better life, and of a chance to start fresh while making something of themselves. As a reminder of the opportunities available, and of the potential that immigrants bring to the country, The American Dream is a concept that is still alive and well today.</p><p>For Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy”, The American Dream is something that he believes in very strongly. After coming to America from Mumbai, India, Deepak was originally a graduate of science, with a rich background in the luxury hotel group and fine dining industry. The time spent within this industry made Deepak value the practice of hospitality, which remains at his core as he continues to grow the International Wings Factory brand. He brings a certain level of luxury to a recipe that is more commonly seen as street-food. </p><p>When Deepak first came to America, finding a home in New York City, the community inspired him to build his business there, in the city that never sleeps. This dream was so close to becoming a reality for the chef, and so to further his skills, Deepak took a two year sabbatical to attend culinary school. Even though this brought Ballaney further into the culinary world and helped establish a deeper education, the cost of the school pushed the chef back a bit in his entrepreneurial timeline.</p><p>To gain an insight on the latest updates in the restaurant business, Deepak went back into consulting for other restaurants, keeping a foot in the industry as he worked to make more money to build his own business. After working hard to rebuild his savings, Deepak took a leap of faith and launched his business and brand, the International Wings Factory. Now, after the long journey, Deepak is affectionately referred to as “The Wings Guy.”</p><p>The American Dream is a concept that requires this leap of faith. It is a belief in the power of the individual to shape their future and overcome any obstacles. In Deepak’s case, the time spent away from the industry while in school and the lack of funds could have held him back, but he didn’t let those things get in the way. By the power of hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, The Wings Guy has brought about success and happiness for himself and his family. With a leap of faith, anyone can strive for the American Dream. Deepak Ballaney is living proof. Follow him @deepaballaney on Instagram to learn more.</p>
21 Mar, 2023
How the Pandemic in 2020 Challenged (and Improved!) the International Wing Factory
<p>The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the entire world, but more notably, the food industry. With people forced to stay home in order to stay safe, many restaurants were obligated to close their doors. A few of them were able to shift to a take-out or delivery model, which has been shown on the rise, even since restaurants have reopened. Grocery stores implemented limits on the amount of certain items customers could purchase, and the safety and sanitation requirements for food service workers were greatly increased. With the shift in demand, the food industry was forced to quickly adapt to meet the needs of consumers.</p><p>Fortunately for Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy”, delivery makes up a large part of his business and services. This is just one of many reasons why the brand has found success throughout, and after the pandemic. </p><p>One issue with delivery however, especially when it comes to wings, is that the preparation and packaging of typical wing restaurants is lacking severely. Usually they come in a Styrofoam container, which leads to leakage and separation of the sauce from the chicken. This is not the case, however when it comes to the International Wings Factory! The intense sauce-making process , along with the deep pride that Chef Deepak pours into every order of wings ensures that the experience with International Wings Factory delivery will likely be one of the most memorable of your wing-eating career, especially if you go beyond the typical Buffalo sauce.</p><p>The brand explores new and exciting flavor combinations and has become one of the best places to enjoy wings in New York’s food district. International Wings Factory is host to thirteen delicious sauces and four dipping sauces. Their long list of sauces include, Soul Purifier, Pure Heat (“Cayenne rush”), Mild Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan Beurre Blanc, Black Pepper Teriyaki, Mexy Q, Spicy Thai with Basil, American Gold (“Spiked Honey Mustard”), and Vietnamese Chile Mango. </p><p>Even though the coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the food industry. Restaurants, caterers, and food service businesses were forced to close their doors due to government-mandated stay-at-home orders, resulting in the loss of millions of jobs. In addition, food production, distribution, and retail were disrupted and supply chains became strained, leading to shortages of certain products. Consumers shifted to using delivery services in order to get their meals. The pandemic also highlighted the importance of food security, as many people faced food insecurity due to the economic impacts of the pandemic. </p><p>The International Wings Factory has been maintaining the food and safety guidelines and standards set by the CDC ever since the pandemic started. This has ensured that the company remained in business all throughout the pandemic. Its success is also due to Deepak’s high standards of hospitality and customer service. With the customer at the core of the business, the International Wings Factory brand didn’t need to adapt as heavily as many other restaurants and eateries, as they already participated in high quality delivery services.</p><p>Thanks to Deepak Ballaney's persistent efforts and perseverance, International Wings Factory has established itself as the go-to spot for folks in NYC who love chicken wings. Their success hasn't waned, even throughout the pandemic. Follow @deepaballaney on Instagram to learn more about his journey and about the International Wings Factory.</p>
21 Mar, 2023
How Deepak Ballaney is Revolutionizing a Staple in American Comfort Food
<p>Chicken wings are an American staple food that has been enjoyed for generations. From backyard barbecues to football watch parties, the savory and spicy wings have become a much-loved appetizer, entrée, and late night snack. Whether they’re hot and spicy, or sweet and tangy, chicken wings are one of the tastiest treats around. With an almost endless variety of flavors and sauces, there’s something to please everyone’s palate.</p><p>It wouldn’t be an understatement then to say that Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy” is taking over America's most beloved comfort food. According to recent chatterings, Deepak is considering the possibility of bringing the brand overseas to India, and launching a new storefront there, to expand his reach on a global level. </p><p>The brand explores new and exciting flavor combinations and has become one of the best places to enjoy wings in New York’s food district. International Wings Factory is host to thirteen delicious sauces and four dipping sauces. Their long list of sauces include, Soul Purifier, Pure Heat (“Cayenne rush”), Mild Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan Beurre Blanc, Black Pepper Teriyaki. Coastal Pepper, Mexy Q, Spicy Thai with Basil, American Gold (“Spiked Honey Mustard”), and Vietnamese Chile Mango. </p><p>The brand has made a name for itself among New York City foodies Additionally, by leveraging his Bollywood connections to make his brand as big in India as in NYC. This cross-cultural phenomenon is making waves in the food district in New York. The brand is featured widely on social media, as well as by word of mouth from its plethora of loyal customers. </p><p>Food has long been a way to bring people together, even across widely different cultures. Merging two unique backgrounds through recipes and food is a great way to explore and share experiences. By introducing different styles and ingredients from each culture, people can learn about and appreciate the other culture's customs and flavors. </p><p>Deepak’s work in the culinary world is an excellent example of this concept, as he, an Indian man from Mumbai living in America, can incorporate the flavors of his heritage into the food he serves in New York City at International Wings Factory. By combining both cultures in the kitchen, Deepak is able to create a unique culinary experience for his customers that celebrates the best of both cultures. </p><p>Deepak Ballaney's consistent efforts and tenacity has led International Wings Factory to become a go-to place for people's craving for chicken wings in NYC. To know more, follow him on Instagram @deepaballaney. International Wings Factory is located on 1762 First Avenue.</p>
21 Mar, 2023
The Rich Culinary World of New York, Enhanced by Chef Deepak Ballaney
<p>New York City is one of the most vibrant and exciting places in the world to explore the food industry. Whether you're a fan of high-end cuisine or a fan of classic comfort foods, the Big Apple has a wide variety of restaurants, food trucks, and pop up stands to choose from. From the bustling food markets of Chinatown to the gourmet eateries of the Upper West Side, New York City has a unique blend of flavors and cultures that make it one of the top food destinations in the world.</p><p>Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy”, has found a home for himself among the bustling streets of New York City, where he owns the International Wings Factory brand. The successful company is thriving, now more than ever as its reach has expanded thanks to Deepak’s social media savvy and the industry’s influence over the internet.</p><p>Social media has been a huge boon for the food industry. Particularly, apps such as Tik Tok have allowed for market growth in a huge way for this specific field. These networks have allowed restaurants, caterers, and food-related businesses to reach a much wider audience, which prompts the expansion of their customer base, as well as a larger potential for growth. Social media has given businesses the chance to create and share content that is engaging and informative, while also providing a platform for customers to give feedback and interact with the business. Additionally, social media has enabled businesses to effectively advertise their products and services, as well as build relationships with customers through campaigns and promotions. </p><p>By utilizing these platforms, Deepak can reach an audience nationwide, which can be seen by the number of customers who travel a long way just to try his delicious chicken wings. In recent years, people have become more willing to travel long distances to get a taste of the best food around, and Deepak’s recipes are no exception. With the rise of foodie culture, many people are willing to take a long journey to experience something unique and delicious. From Michelin-starred restaurants in other countries to exotic street food stalls in busy cities, food lovers are often willing to go the extra mile to find the perfect meal. </p><p>For about a decade now chef Deepak Ballaney's International Wings Factory has been sending out top-notch wings from his tiny First Avenue shop, starring an impressive array of housemade dry rubs and sauces, from Classic Barbecue to Black Pepper Teriyaki to Lemon Cajun to Tandoori Masala. These flavors add something completely unique to the scene in New York, further diversifying the industry. New York truly is the City that Never Sleeps, but always has something good to eat!</p><p>Due to Deepak Ballaney's persistent efforts and perseverance, International Wings Factory has established itself as the go-to spot for folks in NYC who love chicken wings. Follow him @deepaballaney on Instagram to learn more.</p>
21 Mar, 2023
Indian Born Deepak Ballaney is Taking Over America’s Most Loved Comfort Food
<p>America loves its comfort foods. The concept itself is an essential part of the culture, bringing families and friends together over a shared meal. It is deeply rooted in nostalgia, with a variety of dishes that offer a sense of familiarity and comfort. Whether it's a classic mac and cheese, a hearty breakfast of pancakes and eggs, or a savory barbecue sandwich, American comfort food is a delicious way to bring people together. The aroma of classic dishes wafting through the air can evoke memories of home and family, creating a sense of warmth and security. American comfort food is more than just a meal– it's a way of life.</p><p>Buffalo Wings are one of the truest American comfort foods. Their origin can be traced back to 1964 in Buffalo, New York. The recipe was developed out of a need to come up with a quick meal in a local bar during an influx of customers<strong>.</strong> The deep-fried chicken wings, tossed in a butter-based cayenne hot sauce, and served with celery and blue cheese dressing were an instant hit and have since become a classic bar snack.</p><p>This deeply American staple is being revolutionized, however, by a man from India. Chef Deepak Ballaney of International Wings Factory, A.K.A “The Wings Guy” is a chef and entertainer who owns the International Wings Factory in New York City. Originally hailing from Mumbai, India, Deepak has always wanted to start his own venture in the food industry, as this has been a passion of his.</p><p>This world-renowned chef has completed an extensive management course from Columbia University and after his initial move to the United states attended the world's number one “Culinary Institute of America'' where he honed his skills as a culinary master and brought his unique flavors and recipes into traditional cooking styles. He takes pride in being able to learn and do what he loves the most, while building successful businesses around his passions. </p><p>Throughout his journey, one truth that Deepak Ballaney still holds onto is the fact that everything happens for a reason and that people should always strive to stay positive if they hope to realize their dreams. The chef’s overwhelmingly positive attitude towards life is the driving force behind his choice to take risks. </p><p>Deepak’s excitement and zest for life is just one of many things that makes this man unique. “I’ve had my hardships,” he goes on to say, “and it is a fundamental truth in my eyes that everything happens for a reason, whether I understand it or not.”</p><p>Taking his dream and his love for the art of cooking, along with his infectious optimism, Deepak Ballaney is changing the game when it comes to the culinary industry. Particularly within New York, this top-of-the-line chef is becoming a cornerstone for New York City tourism and food. His restaurants have served millions of chicken wings, and he is looking forward to continued expansion, nationwide as a man with a heart for cooking.</p>
13 Mar, 2023
Prime Energy Solar Working to Minimize Environmental Impact By Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources
<p><i>Milford, Connecticut</i>– In recent years, people have become more aware of the importance of sustainable energy sources, and the demand for solar energy has seen a sharp rise. Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source that is becoming increasingly popular due to the numerous benefits it offers. It works to reduce energy costs, dependence on fossil fuels, and it helps protect the environment. As the cost of solar panels continues to decrease, more and more people are making the switch to solar energy.</p><p>Prime Energy Solar, a solar company that has been at the forefront of renewable energy for almost a decade, has been actively working towards the continued use of solar energy on a residential and commercial platform. The company is growing in such a way that aims to completely eliminate the massive natural gas and oil bills associated with owning and heating a home, as well as minimize the environmental impact from the global use of fossil fuels and finite energy sources. </p><p>Solar power is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and this has been driven by a number of factors, including the falling cost of solar panels and the growing demand for renewable sources of energy. Prime Energy Solar is maintaining the same momentum as it operates within this industry, with the number of solar installations increasing by around 20% every year. The falling cost of solar power has enabled more households and businesses to make the switch, with many taking advantage of government incentives such as tax credits and renewable energy certificates.</p><p>Chief Executive Officer of Prime Energy Solar, Shawn Roby learned about the corruption of energy demands worldwide at an early age, while in the United States Marine Corps. The global lack of fossil fuels is a major issue that is impacting the world today as these resources, such as oil and coal, are finite, meaning they will eventually run out. As consumption of oil and coal increases, the availability of these resources decreases, and the global superpowers tend to take advantage of nations in order to control their natural resources. </p><p>“During my introduction to the renewable sector,” begins Roby, “I realized the importance of energy independence and the need to eliminate our fossil fuel dependence on a wide scale. With less than three percent of our nation converted to solar and renewable energy sources Prime Energy Solar understands the significance and demand for solar and renewable services. We can not exist as a species without the utilization of solar and renewable energy solutions.” </p><p>Prime Energy Solar is working to spearhead the charge into a new age of renewable energy sources, for a cleaner planet and a smaller environmental impact. </p><p><i>Prime Energy Solar has serviced New England for 6 years and counting, leading a team of consultants and pushing a new age initiative. The company offers products and services designed to save their clients as well as minimize the environmental impact that other energy sources have on the planet. The company works directly with the industry’s big-name practices and the most educated/experienced home energy efficiency standards available to the industry. For more information regarding Prime Energy, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Shawn Roby </i></p><p><i>+1 203-408-2440</i></p><p><i>admin@primeenergysolar.com</i></p>
14 Mar, 2023
Prime Energy Solar Launches Heat Pump Service to Eliminate Gas/Oil Heating Bills for Homeowners.
<p><i>Milford, Connecticut</i>– Prime Energy Solar, a solar company that has been at the forefront of renewable energy for nearly a decade, has announced the launch of its latest Heating Pump service. This service will work in an effort to completely eliminate the massive natural gas and oil bills associated with owning and heating a home. </p><p>Solar power is accredited as the fastest growing industry worldwide, and Prime Energy Solar has been working to keep up with the rise in individuals and companies who are switching to solar energy. In the United States alone, the solar industry recently surpassed the pharmaceutical sector with over twenty percent growth per year on average, over the past ten years, on a national level. </p><p>Shawn Roby the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Energy Solar recognizes the need that the planet has for renewable energy sources, as well as the cost effective power of solar. The company’s latest launch of their solar and heat pump installation service is aiming to create more net zero houses on the market. </p><p>After joining the United States Marine Corps, Roby learned about the corruption of energy demands worldwide and how governments would wreak havoc on nations in order to control their natural resources, especially their energy supply. This realization led to the construction of Prime Energy Solar, as the company is striving to fix the global dependence on the finite energy sources.</p><p>“With less than three percent of our nation converted to solar and renewable energy sources,” begins Roby, “we understand the significance and demand for solar and renewable services. We can not exist as a species without the utilization of solar and renewable energy solutions.” </p><p>The solar powered heating pump is the newest of this company’s efforts to pull away from the world’s limited natural resources. Prime Energy Solar also aims to eliminate grid energy demands through the use of solar power. This company hopes to use this technology for years to come, and implores that it should be the number one interest for all homeowners and building owners nationwide.</p><p><i>Prime Energy Solar is a solar installation company that offers products and services designed to save their clients as well as minimize the environmental impact that other energy sources have on the planet. The company works directly with the industry’s big-name practices and the most educated/experienced home energy efficiency standards available to the industry. For more information regarding Prime Energy, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Shawn Roby </i></p><p><i>+1 203-408-2440</i></p><p><i>admin@primeenergysolar.com</i></p>
15 May, 2023
Noryan Fragrances Launches a New Series of Car Air Freshener Diffusers
<p> </p><p><i>Brooklyn, New York</i>– As 2023 kicks off, Noryan, a black owned luxury fragrance company in New York City, is thrilled to be launching its brand new series of car air freshener diffusers. On the heels of its certification by the Black Chamber of Commerce, Noryan has been working diligently to produce and market new and exciting fragrances, which are offered commercially and independently. This new product launch will kick-start the company’s expansion into the world of automotive signature scents, which they hope will see the same success as their previous ventures. </p><p>The company was founded by Brian and Norah, a father and daughter duo who have been sharing their passion for curating signature scents with one another for years. The pair created Noryan as an olfactive scenting and scent marketing company that harnesses the power of scent to “express identities, transform moods and trigger special memories.” Their products are animal-safe, non-toxic, and cruelty free.</p><p>“We put this passion into our range of invigorating and luxurious essential/aroma oils, diffusers and candles,” explains Brian. “We believe that anyone, whether as a business or an individual, should be able to experience scenting in a way that resonates with who they are.” </p><p>Along with cooperation and accreditation, Noryan will start working with a fragrance house to bring their distinctive aromas into homes and cars. The business has been striving to integrate its various smell profiles, which are now available on its website, into a variety of platforms.</p><p>Currently, Noryan sells upscale fragrances in the form of candles, diffusers, electric lighters, and essential oils/aromas. The business has also started to provide customized house fragrances via HVAC dispersion. Through the Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system of their area, whether it be commercial or domestic, users of the upgraded HVAC scenting are able to discharge aroma oils.</p><p>The upcoming car air freshener diffusers open a variety of doors for Noryan as a whole to begin providing signature scents on a wider scale. One possibility that they hope to nurture is a potential partnership with ride-sharing and luxury car services. Providing unique and customized scents for these businesses will allow the collaborative companies to enhance their user’s experiences with their vehicles. </p><p>Studies have shown that 75% of human emotions are influenced by the sense of smell. Noryan hopes that this latest product launch will help to boost partnership brand recognition and influence emotions with ambient scenting that is unique to the business. </p><p>“We envision a community of people who appreciate extraordinary scents and understand the power that fragrance has on your mood,” Watkis explains. “We believe that to smell good is to feel good, and through our scents, we hope to promote just that.”</p><p><i>Noryan is a black-owned scent marketing and luxury home fragrance company based in Brooklyn, New York. The company creates scents and offers custom scenting services to consumers and businesses For more information about Noryan, visit their website and social media accounts. </i></p><p><i>Brian Watkis</i></p><p><i>info@nor-yan.com</i></p><p><a href="http://www.nor-yan.com"><i>www.nor-yan.com</i></a></p><p><i>Ig: @noryan_nyc</i></p><p><i>FB: Noryan</i></p><p><i>Tiktok:@Noryan_nyc</i></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Aloha Dreams Photography Has Announced A New Way To Book Their Services
<p><i>Oahu, Hawaii</i>– <a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/">Aloha Dreams Photography</a> has announced that it has streamlined the booking process for their photography services. With January having been the company's busiest month yet, Founder Abby Hagen has been working to develop better ways to book her company’s services, and has found one that makes the occasion a one-step process. With the business anticipating 2023 to be their busiest year since their conception, they are looking forward to the growth that they hope to see going ahead.</p><p>The company was founded in August 2022 by Abby Hagen, after nearly a decade spent in the photography industry. After starting her own business, Hagen has taken Aloha Dreams from an idea, to a reputable business across the Hawaiian islands, where they provide clients with quality photography services in locations including Oahu, Kailua, Lanikai, Kaneohe, Honolulu, North Shore, and Waikiki. </p><p>Aloha Dreams offers a one-hour photoshoot session on various beaches across Hawaii. The company then delivers 60-70 edited and high-resolution images to the clients, through an online gallery that they are then able to freely download. Abby and the other photographers with Aoha Dreams also work with drones to take stunning and unique aerial photos. </p><p>When traveling to a place like Hawaii, tourists and couples looking to elope can have so many things to worry about, as far as bookings and reservations. With hotels and meals, as well as plane tickets and car reservations, Hagen wanted to take a portion of that burden and alleviate some of the troubles that tourists encounter while traveling in Hawaii. Their streamline way of client bookings is one of the reasons why the company has found such success. </p><p>Rather than parading as a faceless organization, making clients fill out several forms and schedule through numerous emails, Aloha Dreams simply needs a deposit, time, and location for the shoot. From there, the photographers are able to interact with their clients as much or as little as the client wants over email or by phone. Additionally, Abby has a hard deadline of a 7 day turnaround time, which is unusually for her craft. Most photographers can take weeks or even months before returning the final product to clients, but at Aloha Dreams, it takes a fraction of that time. </p><p>Abby and her team with Aloha Dreams puts a huge emphasis on the experience of each client, making sure that the process is fun, energetic, and relaxed. This is one of the main reasons why this company has found such a successful foothold, as a cornerstone for Hawaiian tourism. The photography business can get overwhelming, but with the company’s easy booking system and a few new photographers added to their roster, Aloha Dreams is anticipating a packed year.</p><p><i>Aloha Dreams Photography is a photography business that began in August 2022, and specializes in engagements, vacation photos, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoon portraits, and elopements. The company is run by Abby Hagen and is based out of Oahu, although they provide services all across the islands. For more information about Aloha Dreams, visit their </i><a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Abby Hagen </i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@alohadreamsphotography.com"><i>info@alohadreamsphotography.com</i></a></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Aloha Dreams Photography Seeing Massive Growth in 2023
<p><i>Oahu, Hawaii</i>– <a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/">Aloha Dreams Photography</a> has seen its busiest month yet as 2023 kicked off. The business has seen the most bookings in the month of January since its conception back in August 2022. With elopements and tourism at an alltime high in Hawaii, Aloha Dreams is anticipating 2023 to be their busiest year yet. </p><p>Abby Hagen, the owner and founder of <a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/">Aloha Dreams Photography</a>, had been working in the photography industry for 7 years before she decided to start her own company. Aloha Dreams is one of the only photography businesses in Hawaii that specializes in the unique landscape and colors that the state of Hawaii has to offer. The company provides photography services across Hawaii, including Oahu, Kailua, Lanikai, Kaneohe, Honolulu, North Shore, and Waikiki.</p><p>Aloha Dreams Photography works to take high-resolution photos for tourists who are on their vacations. However, the company also specializes in engagements, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoon portraits, and elopements. According to the State of Hawaii’s Marriage and Elopement Stats, approximately 20,000 marriages were performed on the islands in 2022, while preliminary numbers for 2023 show that number steadily climbing. Along with traditional weddings, more couples are considering elopements, minimonies, and micro weddings. This fact alone has been enough to drive business forward for Aloha Dreams Photography, as they have seen the steady increase in bookings.</p><p>This past January alone stands out to have been packed full of clients booking Aloha Dreams’ services, as the winter in mainland America tends to drive tourists and travelers to the warmer, island climate. This company hopes to alleviate a portion of the elopement and travel stress by introducing a streamlined booking service online. </p><p>“I worked for years to streamline the booking process and to make it as easy as possible for my clients,” Hagen says. “After a few years in the business, I realized that many of my bookings come from tourists from mainland America, vacationing in Hawaii.” She goes on to express that these travelers already have enough bookings to worry about (hotels, rental cars, excursions, plane tickets, etc.) So to try and stand out in the business, as well as to make people’s lives just a little easier, Abby and the rest of the dedicated team with Aloha Dreams make the process as minimal as possible. </p><p>This company aims to maintain a unique turnaround time of 7 days, whereas it is typical for elopement photographers to take weeks, or even months to deliver their clients photos. </p><p>“Our goal is to make everyone feel confident, have fun, and create lifetime memories,” Abby expresses. Abby cares deeply about her company and works to ensure equal attention for every photo that she edits, striving to bring out the beautiful colors of Hawaii and giving her clients memories that they can look back on for years. </p><p><i>Aloha Dreams Photography is a photography business that began in August 2022, and specializes in engagements, vacation photos, proposals, anniversaries, honeymoon portraits, and elopements. The company is run by Abby Hagen and is based out of Oahu, although they provide services all across the islands. For more information about Aloha Dreams, visit their </i><a href="https://www.alohadreamsphotography.com/"><i>website</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Abby Hagen </i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@alohadreamsphotography.com"><i>info@alohadreamsphotography.com</i></a></p>
23 Jan, 2023
Younger World Med Spa Plans Launch of Skin Rejuvenation Program
<p><i>San Gabriel, California</i>– Younger World is a leading wellness center in the greater LA County area, which works to help young professionals find creative ways to build a healthy work/life balance. The company has announced that it will be launching a brand new skin rejuvenation program, which will include a complimentary consultation and free facial mask to all of the company’s new clients. This program will be launching in early 2023 and hopes to kick start a new era of skin care wellness for the brand and the members of its community. </p><p>Younger World currently offers advanced prescriptive devices to personalize service and a concierge experience for its clients. The San Gabriel location is overseen by Tedman Vuong, a nurse practitioner in the emergency department for over eight years in LA County, and a board member of the Boys and Girls club of West San Gabriel Valley. As co-founder of Younger World, Vuong and his partner have also announced the Ted and Vince Unicorn Scholarship, which will award one child, every month, an academic scholarship in the pursuit of higher education. </p><p>“As a child of two Vietnamese refugees, I grew up not having much,” says Vuong. “Today I find myself working very hard to show the next generation how beautiful it can be to pay it forward and practice kindness.” This idea is also very much present within the Younger World business model, as the brand is excited to continue giving back in the form of physical and mental wellness. </p><p>In its current stage of development, the company offers body, sculpting, skin resurfacing, skincare services. Younger World is thrilled to have the opportunity to also work closely with clients while targeting hyperpigmentation, scars, rosacea and other such skin discoloration. With its newest update into the world of skincare, the upcoming launch of their skin rejuvenation program, the brand is working to solidify itself into the wellness vein of southern California. </p><p>The co-founder is also gearing up to launch a podcast, centered around the Younger World’s vision about teaching young professionals how to “hustle and glow”. This podcast will depict the value of hard work and include industry leaders who have walked the journey of entrepreneurship.</p><p>At Younger World Wellness Center, the team is looking forward to their continued expansion as they aim to provide their clients with a luxurious beauty experience to help transform their skin and body. </p><p>As the years continue, Younger World hopes to continue to expand their presence within the greater LA County area, as they work to become a vital component and cornerstone for their community. </p><p><i>Younger World Wellness Center located in San Gabriel, California is a concierge wellness center with over 10 years experience in the industry. The company is excited to offer the community complimentary consultations and free facial sheet masks, as a step forward in their development. The business operates between 10-6 PM Wednesday to Sunday. For more information on Younger World Wellness Center, visit their website. </i></p><p><i>Tedman Vuong </i></p><p><a href="mailto:Youngerworldwellness@gmail.com"><i>Youngerworldwellness@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youngerworldmedspa.com/"><i>https://www.youngerworldmedspa.com/</i></a></p><p><i>626-872-0908</i></p><p><i>Instagram:</i> @<i>youngerworldmedspa</i></p>
22 Jun, 2023
Jillian Bichanich
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/140EHK7XbH50Q0anGUVGGSornwO6I39ouXZ9GGuh4WRY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/140EHK7XbH50Q0anGUVGGSornwO6I39ouXZ9GGuh4WRY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
22 Jun, 2023
Jillian Bichanich
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2OGNHY1JVBAQ7Cd9NmWannHu5QXGNcTxJWwNWt1Zc0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2OGNHY1JVBAQ7Cd9NmWannHu5QXGNcTxJWwNWt1Zc0/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>rewritten 6/13 TF</p>
22 Jun, 2023
Jillian Bichanich
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UCPLvIrrzteADppo5O1kBzBqLkr02KxH_jYiEmGjZjk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UCPLvIrrzteADppo5O1kBzBqLkr02KxH_jYiEmGjZjk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Feb, 2023
Solarity Credit Union gives $124,700 in donations and sponsorships in 2022
<p> </p><p><strong>YAKIMA, Wash. (February 7, 2023)</strong> – As a proud financial institution in the Yakima Valley, committed to making the community a better place to live and work, Solarity Credit Union donated $124,700 to community causes and events in 2022. </p><p> </p><p>In addition, Solarity employees donated 476 volunteer hours to local, regional and national organizations along with money from their paychecks to their chosen community partner. As a result of those financial donations from employees, Solarity Credit Union leaders presented checks to key community partners in the past few weeks including: </p><p> </p><ul><li>$5,510 to Yakima Humane Society</li><li>$4,523 to Mercy Housing</li><li>$3,677 to YWCA Yakima</li><li>$3,166 to ShelterBox</li><li>$3,000 to United Way of Central Washington</li></ul><p> </p><p>“So much of our community involvement is rooted in our core values of passion, impact and courage,” says Mina Worthington, Solarity’s president and CEO. “Our employees are steadfast in their commitment to our community. As an organization, we are committed to making the Yakima Valley a better place to live and work through our support of causes that have meaningful impact on people's lives.” </p><p> </p><p>In September of 2022, Solarity was proudly named the Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Community Partner of the Year. The Golden Hammer Awards ceremony recognizes those who make it possible for Habitat to serve people in the Yakima Valley in need of safe and affordable housing. In March of 2022, more than a dozen Solarity employees donated 92 hours to help Yakima mother, Kristen Smith, build her future home for herself and her three, high-needs children. Because of the time needed to care for her children, Ms. Smith was struggling to donate the required hours to be eligible for the home. </p><p> </p><p>Solarity proudly sponsors many community events throughout the year, including the YWCA Annual Leadership Luncheon, Downtown Yakima Mile, Fresh Hop Ale Festival, Central Washington Fair, the Holiday Light Fest and more. </p><p> </p><p>Beyond sponsorships, volunteers hours and donations, Solarity’s larger community impact included $232 million dollars in financing in 2022, helping people buy homes, cars, recreational vehicles and more. <strong>You can view Solarity’s full 2022 contributions in our inaugural </strong><a href="https://express.adobe.com/page/IrQOEfU35YV1B/"><strong>Community Impact Report</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Apr, 2023
Zak Shaik IAR,WMS,CAPP,CWPP
<h2>Being Tax-Savvy Can Help Investors Increase Yield by Up to 50%</h2><p>As the world of finance continues to evolve, new investment opportunities arise for those who are quick to adapt. For emerging hedge fund managers and investors, one strategy that can significantly increase their yield is the utilization of pre-tax investing strategies.</p><p>Zak Shaik is the CEO and Founder of <a href="http://www.saburpwm.com/">Sabur Private Wealth Management</a> (SPWM), a wealth management firm that provides little known advanced tax planning strategies to enhance investment returns for the most astute investors. With over three decades of expertise in the financial industry, Zak has established a reputation for delivering exceptional service and customized solutions to the investing public - and based on his experience, he says that all types of investors, emerging and established hedge fund managers, and small business owners can increase returns on their investments by using a slight pivot, he calls PRE-TAX investing.</p><p>Invest in anything your heart desires using advanced IRC (internal revenue codes) and increase your ROI. Imagine your current investments, in the stock market, real estate, crypto hedge funds or other assets while giving your ROI a boost of 18 - 50% (via taxes saved) depending on your income tax rate.</p><p>However, without proper implementation of these advanced strategies a significant portion of these profits are regularly lost to unnecessary taxation. This is especially true for investors of hedge funds who are taking higher risks with their earned dollars but they can easily reduce this risk with PRE-TAX investing of up to $10 Million with the Private 401(k) strategy enhanced by the passing of the TCJA 2017 by former president Trump and the SECURE act 2021 by president Biden. </p><p>By leveraging tax strategies, emerging and established hedge fund managers can mitigate risk for their investors while offering an additional 30-50% ROI beyond their proprietary investing strategy. </p><p>Unlike investing in municipal bonds issued by state and local governments that are recommended by many advisors for tax-free income, the Private 401(k) surpasses these yield by up to 50% and offers substantial advantage to investors that hedge fund managers can utilize to raise millions of dollars into their funds and overcome the “what's your track record” objection.</p><p>“Let’s talk about zero capital gains tax,” says Zak. “The US tax code offers over a dozen different strategies that can be used to prevent the taxation of capital gains at the time of sale. But many property owners are unaware of this.” By focusing on non-1031 exchange pre-tax strategies a whole new world of investing can open up with finger licking account growth to combat current high inflation economic environment.</p><p>He says that these property owners are often only familiar with the 1031 exchange or the DST (deferred sales trust) strategies, which are commonly offered by their CPA or broker. However, property owners can benefit by considering the other options that may align more closely with their investment goals. These lesser-known strategies can provide a more targeted approach, allowing individuals to make the most of their investments. </p><p>“By taking the time to educate yourself on the full range of tax strategies available, you can make a well-informed decision about how to best protect your assets and maximize your returns,” Zak urges. “So, rather than blindly following the crowd, take control of your financial future and explore the multitude of tax strategies available to you.”</p><p>Ultimately, utilizing pre-tax investing strategies is a smart way for emerging hedge fund managers to raise millions of dollars from risk averse investors and utilize “tax rescued” dollars while offering massive ROI to their investors. </p><p>It is important to note that tax laws are constantly changing, so it’s important to consult with a professional, such as those employed at SPWM, to ensure that you are taking advantage of the most current and effective tax strategies. </p><p>Hedge fund managers or tax stressed investors can reach Zak Shaik for a complimentary 30 mins consult by scheduling here https://calendly.com/saburpwm/strategymeeting or visiting www.saburpwm.com.</p>
20 Feb, 2023
Avinash Nichkawde
<p>AN Global Consulting to Present Programs for Franchising and Expanding Businesses in U.S. at Mexico City Expo</p><p>DALLAS, TX–<a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/company-profile/">AN Global Consulting</a> (“AN Global”), which offers a unique franchise opportunity as a package that includes Business Sales, Franchise Development, and Growth & Turnaround, has announced it will be presenting at the International Expo Mexico City. From March 2-4, 2023, Founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashnichkawde">Avinash Nichkawde</a>, a Chartered Accountant/International Business Consultant, and other AN Global representatives will help attendees understand how they can expand their companies by franchising as well as create new, intriguing career opportunities for themselves by purchasing a franchise. AN Global will also be discussing potential visa options, including the EB-5 visa, for Mexican companies interested in expanding into the U.S. </p><p>Avinash explains that today’s franchise landscape, particularly for franchisees, is much stronger than it was only a few years ago because the old rulebook has been thrown out. </p><p>“At AN Global, we have developed a new playbook that brings franchising into the 21st century,” he says. “We have kept what works, discarded what doesn’t, and added our own strategies for success as a franchise owner.”</p><p>AN Global’s franchise program still prioritizes the franchisee’s ability to leverage a proven business model; receive training and support from the company’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas; and benefit from the franchisor’s marketing and advertising efforts. It also values a company’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, its innovative products or services, and its strong brand recognition.</p><p>What is different, Avinash explains, are the strategies that AN Global has incorporated in its franchise program. “Perhaps the most impactful is the fact that our franchise opportunities come with no territory restrictions,” he says. “Normally, a franchisee cannot sell outside of a specific region without the written consent of the franchisor. We felt this limited the potential of franchisees, so we eliminated this rule.”</p><p>AN Global also prioritizes franchises that are in established industries, feeling that this can potentially make it easier for a new owner to create a customer base. The team looks for operations that are well-known locally but that have global income potential.</p><p>“What this ultimately means is that the franchisee can take their business as far as they would like,” Avinash says. “If they prefer to have a small, regional franchise, they can do that. If they dream of going international, they have that possibility, too. And, remember that once they are comfortable with owning a franchise, they can purchase an additional one and have multiple revenue streams.” </p><p>Additionally, AN Global is offering Mexican companies the opportunity to expand their operations into the USA through investment-based visas, including the EB-5 visa, and other relevant visa options. “We are excited about helping people to bring their businesses to the United States,” says Avinash. “To ensure legal compliance and support, we have partnered with experienced immigration attorneys.”</p><p>AN Global invites anyone who is interested in having a franchising career that is flexible and fulfilling to stop by their table at International Expo Mexico City.</p><p><i>AN Global Consulting will also be presenting at the Vancouver Expo from April 1-2, 2023; International Franchise Expo London from April 14-15, 2023; and Chicago Expo from April 22-23, 2023. Attendees are invited to stop by to talk with Founder Avinash Nichkawde to learn more about AN Global, including its six divisions: AN Global Franchise, Business Sales M&A, Consulting Services, Technology Solutions, Education & Training, and Business Migration. </i></p><p><i>For more information about AN Global, its franchises, and its out-of-the-box, customized solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, please see its </i><a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Mr. Avinash Nichkawde, AN Global</i></p><p><i>408-680-1253</i></p><p><a href="mailto:avinash@anglobal.us"><i>avinash@anglobal.us</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
17 Feb, 2023
Avinash Nichkawde
<p>AN Global Consulting Expands Franchise into San Antonio with 5 New Locations</p><p>SAN ANTONIO, Texas–<a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/company-profile/">AN Global Consulting</a> (“AN Global”), which helps its clients to buy or sell businesses in 15 countries and offers over 400 franchise opportunities, has announced the addition of its newest franchisee in San Antonio, Texas. Founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashnichkawde">Avinash Nichkawde</a>, a Chartered Accountant/International Business Consultant, states this is a significant expansion for AN Global, as only two months later, after onboarding at the company’s headquarters in Dallas, the franchisee decided to open an additional four locations, also in San Antonio.</p><p>“We are proud of our franchisee’s courage and of his determination to capitalize on an opportunity that will take him to a different level in business,” says Avinash. “He represents everything that AN Global embodies: vision, creativity, and tenacity. We look forward to supporting him on his new career journey as a franchise owner in the months and years to come.”</p><p>AN Global explains that franchises are a core part of its services, which focus on providing franchisees with access to an established brand, a strong business model, a turn-key operation, reduced risk, and no territory restrictions.</p><p>“After the success of our franchise program in 2022, we are preparing to present it to expo attendees around the world in 2023,” says AN Global. “We have a full schedule that includes the Houston Expo from February 10-11, the International Franchise Expo London/UK from April 14-15, and the Sydney Expo in Australia from August 12-13, to name a few.” </p><p>At the events, Avinash and other AN Global representatives will help attendees understand their business model, and they will share information about the costs, training, and support their program provides. They will also be networking with other franchisors and industry professionals and, when possible, conducting in-person interviews with interested candidates.</p><p>“Please feel free to reach out to us at our Dallas location or, if you are in Canada, our offices in Toronto and Vancouver for other expos we will be attending this year,” says AN Global. “We hope to hear from you, as our offerings may be exactly the new start you are looking for. We are always available to help you decide whether now is the right time for you to become a franchisee.”</p><p><i>AN Global Consulting is an investment company whose six divisions include AN Global Franchise, Business Sales M&A, Consulting Services, Technology Solutions, Education & Training, and Business Migration. Founded by Avinash Nichkawde</i>, <i>AN Global works each day to be a globally trusted, leading brand that provides out-of-the-box customized solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.</i></p><p><i>For more information about AN Global and its franchise opportunities, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Mr. Avinash Nichkawde, AN Global</i></p><p><i>408-680-1253</i></p><p><a href="mailto:avinash@anglobal.us"><i>avinash@anglobal.us</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
04 Apr, 2023
Paul
<p><strong>Next Level Holdings, LLC, Secures Major Insurers, Announces Two New Hedge Funds</strong></p><p><i>Miami, FL</i> - Next Level Holdings, LLC, a US based holding company that trades in multiple types of physical commodities, has announced that it has acquired the backing of Lloyds of London, Afiancol, RedBridge Insurance, and Ocean International Reinsurance, as well as several other prominent A-rated insurance carriers. On the heels of this, the firm is formalizing a company-wide restructuring of operations. With this, Next Level Holdings is announcing the release of three separate absolute return funds. Thus far, it has launched an income fund; over the first few months of 2023 it will also launch a growth fund and a retirement fund.</p><p>The firm’s goal is to essentially create a new branch of the hedge fund industry by marrying asset funds and/or promissory notes with linked insurance policies to protect the underlying investment. Next Level Holdings plans to use its restructuring as an opportunity to generate absolute returns for its clients with minimal correlation to the equity and fixed income markets, with a continued focus on capital preservation while allowing its partners to fully exploit the joys of having the full protection only an insurance policy can provide.</p><p>The company’s leadership team feels that the release of these three key funds will contribute to the development of a new breed of investment funds that seek to mimic or “copycat” what they have accomplished with their insurer anchored fund(s) that have insurance wrappers, which not only insure against principal loss, but also offer a future date profit and outcome.</p><p>Historically, trading commodities has been about attempting to profit by anticipating the price direction of the underlying commodity traded, whether that be precious metals, crops, cattle, etc. Next Level Holdings endeavors to offer its clients the opportunity to profit from these markets without having to become market experts and without the historical and omnipresent need to be directionally correct.</p><p>CEO and founder Paul Regan, says, “We asked the question: what if timing or pricing the market, or being right about the direction, was no longer a necessary component of a profitable trading strategy? What if you had a market neutral view and or were agnostic to the whimsical twists and turns and violent swings that the derivative commodities markets bear?”</p><p>Regan states that the company’s strategy for 2023 and beyond employs an innovative and cutting edge strategy of employing the use of insurance policies and surety bonds backed by top ranked insurance companies, in order to offer measurable principal protection which not only eliminates downside risk for partners but also secures clients a specific and predetermined S&P crushing yield that is fully insured.</p><p>“The security of capital and the controlling of risk is not just a part of what we do at Next Level Holdings,” Regan continues. “It’s at the heart of all we do. The paradigm that we apply, the experience and talent of the people we employ, the uncorrelated and conservative nature of our asset backed arbitrage methodologies, and the rules by which we allocate and diversify capital across each of our physical gold transactions (which are all insured) all contribute both to the profits we achieve while mitigating risk remains the highest priority.”</p><p>He describes Next Level Holdings as an arbitrage based hedge fund which employs a proprietary fixed income arbitrage based strategy with full insurance protection. “We have just launched our income fund,” he adds, “which will soon be followed by a growth fund and a retirement fund, and as a company, we’re very excited about the new opportunities we’ll be able to present to our clients.”</p><p><i>Next Level Holdings, LLC, is a multinational holding company that engages in the trading of physical gold, other precious metals, livestock, timber, coffee, honey, and other physical commodities where and when arbitrage opportunities appear in the supply chain and global marketplace.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.nextlevelholdings.co&t=h.eJxtjkEOgyAQAL9iOLdQQFQ8-RWUBU0RCaI0afr3lvTqeSaTeaMjOtRXaE4p7D0hOWfs4ZUcnODmzenF2x1PG0G3Cj2L6SFt0ZpUC8GampKkohqWNUBcjvUe4k9eiRy1YKYxlI2KT1IbJUA-pDBcUMY5ENq0vJOMthSzrrShtIM6HI5glR-uJoqn_w8X8PMFkyFB-g.MEUCIFRm48kDWyXaRzjhVA510lAVpZZlniytsxc4FyR2Afg5AiEAgtqdv0hgJLj0iHWfVV8EeUoc8Rl4v0vXjS29dPa364o">https://www.nextlevelholdings.co/</a></p><p>Contact Paul Regan: Paul.regan@nextlevelholdings.co</p>
19 Jan, 2023
Sophocles
<p><strong>Start Shows Announces Release of New Magazine, </strong><i><strong>Rising Starts</strong></i></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - New York company Start Shows, which curates artistic events for both rising and established artists of all types, is launching a new magazine, <i>Rising Starts</i>. The magazine will chronicle the stories of the artists whose work is featured in Start Shows’ affiliated art galleries, allowing these artists an opportunity to share their lives, backgrounds, and inspiration.</p><p>In addition, Start Shows plans to launch a club for artists; membership will allow artists to network with one another, with potential buyers, and with owners and operators of art galleries and receive discounts and benefits from art related businesses in New York. </p><p>Start Shows’ new magazine and exclusive club will enhance the company’s mission of promoting emerging artists, and will allow the staff to coach and nurture newer artists, offering them opportunities to learn about pricing, selling, presentation, marketing, and preparing for exhibits curated by Start Shows.</p><p>Start Shows will utilize the new magazine for marketing in conjunction with its digital advertising arm, as the company already helps with digital marketing on social media platforms, showcasing artists’ work on the company Instagram page, @startshows. This allows newer artists the chance to gain a wider audience and reach sponsors and press, often leading to these artists obtaining features in magazines and interviews with blogs.</p><p>Start Shows founders Sophocles Plokamakis and Thais Coelho Plokamakis state that the company was founded on a deep and abiding love of art and a passion for helping emerging artists to establish themselves and get their work out there to the public. “We have worked with artists as young as 10 years old,” Sophocles shares. He adds that most artists that work with Start Shows are between 25-35, but there are no age restrictions.</p><p>“The new magazine will allow us to promote our artists to art collectors,” he adds, “which is key for newer artists who need the financial means to support themselves while growing their careers.” The magazine <i>Rising Starts</i> will also include information about the company’s curated events and group shows which offer both wallspace, tables, and NFT art on a digital screen, supporting all types and mediums of art.</p><p>“A Start Shows event is a chance for a rising artist to connect with collectors, sponsors, curators, press, photographers, writers, and more,” Sophocles states. “The staff at Start Shows offers a unique artist coaching program that we intend to expand through the advent of our new club. We also offer remote coaching for far-flung artists who aren’t currently located in the New York area via our company’s Instagram page.”</p><p>The online support has been instrumental in convincing the leadership team at Start Shows to launch the art club. Currently, affiliated artists can connect and network via the company’s Instagram group chat, but Start Shows wants to significantly expand its digital reach. “It’s important to offer support and answer questions that these artists have, especially when they’re preparing for shows,” Sophocles says. “Soon our company will be offering solo shows, and with that, we will be launching one on one coaching to help these artists evolve into what we call ‘artpreneurs’ - because art is a business, and artists need to be savvy.”</p><p>He adds that the company teaches hard work, consistency, perseverance, and passion when it comes to both business and art. “All these, plus a love for what you do, leads to success in entrepreneurship,” he says. “The only time you truly fail in business is when you give up. Giving up is permanent and is poisonous to success.”</p><p>Sophocles Plokamakis is an art-centered entrepreneur - an “artpreneur” - himself, and is a published illustrator, comic book artist, author, gallery curator, muralist and art teacher. He founded Start Shows with his wife and business partner Thais Coelho Plokamakis to create a business designed to help emerging visual creators to exhibit and sell their work throughout various New York City galleries, while also introducing these artists to a community to network with and to help them form lasting connections with fellow artists, curators, art collectors, art enthusiasts and gallerists.</p><p>“Start Shows has helped over 400 artists exhibit and sell their art in prestigious art galleries such as One Art Space in TriBeCa,” Sophocles says. “Over the next 5 years, our business plan will include expanding to bring in more international artists. In late January 2023 - the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd - we will launch our latest show, the New You Art Exhibition, hosted at One Art Space gallery at 23 Warren Street in TriBeCa, New York City.”</p><p>Details about the magazine launch will be made available on the company website and on instagram @startshows in early 2023.</p><p><i>Start Shows is a company that creates art exhibitions for artists from around the world, showcasing their work in various art galleries in New York City. Start Shows also offers art lessons and support to local and international artists.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.startshowsnyc.com/">https://www.startshowsnyc.com/</a></p><p>Contact Sophocles Plokamakis: <a href="mailto:Talktostart@gmail.com">Talktostart@gmail.com</a></p><p>Instagram: @startshows </p>
20 Mar, 2023
Zak Shaik
<h2>Being Tax-Savvy Can Help Investors Increase Yield by Up to 50%</h2><p>As the world of finance continues to evolve, new investment opportunities arise for those who are quick to adapt. For emerging hedge fund managers and investors, one strategy that can significantly increase their yield is the utilization of pre-tax investing strategies.</p><p>Zak Shaik is the CEO and Founder of <a href="http://www.saburpwm.com/">Sabur Private Wealth Management</a> (SPWM), a wealth management firm that provides little known advanced tax planning strategies to enhance investment returns for the most astute investors. With over three decades of expertise in the financial industry, Zak has established a reputation for delivering exceptional service and customized solutions to the investing public - and based on his experience, he says that all types of investors, emerging and established hedge fund managers, and small business owners can increase returns on their investments by using a slight pivot, he calls PRE-TAX investing.</p><p>Invest in anything your heart desires using advanced IRC (internal revenue codes) and increase your ROI. Imagine your current investments, in the stock market, real estate, crypto hedge funds or other assets while giving your ROI a boost of 18 - 50% (via taxes saved) depending on your income tax rate.</p><p>However, without proper implementation of these advanced strategies a significant portion of these profits are regularly lost to unnecessary taxation. This is especially true for investors of hedge funds who are taking higher risks with their earned dollars but they can easily reduce this risk with PRE-TAX investing of up to $10 Million with the Private 401(k) strategy enhanced by the passing of the TCJA 2017 by former president Trump and the SECURE act 2021 by president Biden. </p><p>By leveraging tax strategies, emerging and established hedge fund managers can mitigate risk for their investors while offering an additional 30-50% ROI beyond their proprietary investing strategy. </p><p>Unlike investing in municipal bonds issued by state and local governments that are recommended by many advisors for tax-free income, the Private 401(k) surpasses these yield by up to 50% and offers substantial advantage to investors that hedge fund managers can utilize to raise millions of dollars into their funds and overcome the “what's your track record” objection.</p><p>“Let’s talk about zero capital gains tax,” says Zak. “The US tax code offers over a dozen different strategies that can be used to prevent the taxation of capital gains at the time of sale. But many property owners are unaware of this.” By focusing on non-1031 exchange pre-tax strategies a whole new world of investing can open up with finger licking account growth to combat current high inflation economic environment.</p><p>He says that these property owners are often only familiar with the 1031 exchange or the DST (deferred sales trust) strategies, which are commonly offered by their CPA or broker. However, property owners can benefit by considering the other options that may align more closely with their investment goals. These lesser-known strategies can provide a more targeted approach, allowing individuals to make the most of their investments. </p><p>“By taking the time to educate yourself on the full range of tax strategies available, you can make a well-informed decision about how to best protect your assets and maximize your returns,” Zak urges. “So, rather than blindly following the crowd, take control of your financial future and explore the multitude of tax strategies available to you.”</p><p>Ultimately, utilizing pre-tax investing strategies is a smart way for emerging hedge fund managers to raise millions of dollars from risk averse investors and utilize “tax rescued” dollars while offering massive ROI to their investors. </p><p>It is important to note that tax laws are constantly changing, so it’s important to consult with a professional, such as those employed at SPWM, to ensure that you are taking advantage of the most current and effective tax strategies. </p><p>Hedge fund managers or tax stressed investors can reach Zak Shaik for a complimentary 30 mins consult by scheduling here https://calendly.com/saburpwm/strategymeeting or visiting www.saburpwm.com.</p>
14 Feb, 2023
Brian Jahanbin
<p>Brian Jahanbin and Maxim Lending Corp: Why VA Home Loans Are Perfect for Any Housing Market</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/w9CHpG-yvEXVye2wwxu72cH-RbOj20sSHtH5PK_FoNOPjw5OmEQPsQMBB0QPFfepgQnNJed9uKgZg_Rx_jd1b07Yb9QXLyvzQgUVQ_gnBF6s25J3EBVhd7eJeZ1TH_9Pa0I4CZlhuaYM6zUrCbgfp-A"></figure><p>Veterans who are concerned about the rising prices of homes across the United States will be reassured to know that no-money-down financing is available for them. Brian Jahanbin, the founder and president of <a href="https://www.maximlending.net/">Maxim Lending Corp</a>, explains that his mortgage brokers regularly obtain VA loans for up to $726,200 for individuals whose credit scores are as low as 500 in 11 states. “We love working with veterans in particular because we see it as our way of giving back to people who are sacrificing so much for all of us,” says Brian Jahanbin. “Helping veterans to obtain their dream homes for themselves and their families is a true pleasure for us at Maxim Lending Corp.”</p><h2>The basics of VA loans</h2><p>The VA Home Mortgage Program extends loans to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as well as Reservists and National Guardsmen. Brian Jahanbin says that it’s an excellent loan for those who would like to own a home because it is safe and can cover the cost of a new home even in today’s market. </p><p>“When you remember that no money down is required and that its benefits have been increased for veterans, active duty personnel, and disabled veterans, you can see why it’s so popular with mortgage seekers,” he states.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/01W45aSLFaiv6ZfhKVU2nbNRT9KFMZrv9khQuBOWV894p2lv-b3C0tLX0pBUJ0rGcXvEBkmikK1WTlUW_5_Jgw12o3nov6Lr-ToA5-R10v_f9fg-JuRhZvvLTYPOZ-CtK_4NBAbAItVjScSDoXzKZ1Q"></figure><h2>The deeper details of VA home loans </h2><p>The first point to remember about the VA Home Mortgage Program is that a veteran can use it multiple times. Whether the service member would like to finance just one property or many, they can apply for a VA home loan as needed.</p><p>“I have seen this work out to a Veteran’s advantage, especially if they want to invest in homes and perhaps refurbish them before renting or reselling them,” says Brian Jahanbin. “VA home loans make it easier for them to start their entrepreneurial dreams.”</p><p>The VA Mortgage Loan Program also has some perks not usually found with other mortgages, including the waiving of the homeowner’s insurance requirement.</p><p>“As great as that is, one of the best benefits concerns closing costs,” Brian Jahanbin believes. “If the VA Home Mortgage Loan covers all of the home’s selling price and the seller pays for the closing costs, then you could find yourself in the fantastic position of paying no out-of-pocket costs - none at all.”</p><h2>Funding fees for VA loans</h2><p>Normally, a new homeowner will pay for expensive mortgage insurance when they have a conventional loan. However, with a VA loan, this is replaced by a funding fee of .5-3%. With FHA mortgages, the applicant must provide at least 3.5% of the loan amount, which is then added to the amount of the loan to be repaid over the life of your VA home loan. Disabled veterans can qualify to have this fee be completely waived.</p><h2>Assumable VA mortgage loans</h2><p>“An assumable loan means that you will sell your home to someone who agrees to take over, or assume, your loan,” says Brian Jahanbin. “That’s determined in part by whether the VA or loan holder approves the person’s credit worthiness. Why does this matter to a veteran? Well, remember that if the person assuming the mortgage is a veteran with VA eligibility, the original veteran will not give up the amount of eligibility that they used to get the loan at the beginning. This is significant because the benefits of a VA loan are too big to give up.”</p><h2>Qualifying for a VA mortgage loan</h2><p>As mentioned, Maxim Lending Corp often helps veterans take advantage of the VA’s low qualifying standards. With no credit scoring used in the program’s loan analysis, veterans can qualify for a mortgage even if they have had financial issues so long as their payment record for the past twelve months has been good. </p><p>“This is where the VA Mortgage Loan Program really stands out because as so many of us know, if we try to obtain a conventional loan and our credit scores are low, we will end up paying very high fees or not qualifying at all,” Brian Jahanbin states. </p><h2>Refinancing for VA mortgage loans</h2><p>While both conventional loans and VA mortgage loans can be refinanced, only the latter avoids the credit checks, appraisals and income/asset verification that can slow the process down or halt it altogether. </p><p>Interest Rate Reduction Loans allow veterans to more easily secure lower interest rates and can even eliminate out-of-pocket costs by including the transaction cost in the loan. </p><h2>The takeaway for veterans who would like to own a home</h2><p>“The housing market will always go up and down, and there’s no denying that the past few years haven’t been easy for buyers,” says Brian Jahanbin. “Fortunately for veterans, however, Maxim Lending Corp can help them obtain 100% financing for new purchases using the best mortgage options out there: VA home loans. Please feel free to give us a call to pick our brains about becoming a homeowner, and again, thank you for the selfless service you provide to Americans.”</p><p><i>Maxim Lending Corp is a full-service brokerage firm founded by Brian Jahanbin, who rose in the mortgage industry by working as a top-producing loan officer and branch manager for major lenders. Brian Jahanbin was also ranked in the top 1% originators in the United States in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and has closed over $1B in mortgage transactions in the past 20 years. Today, Maxim Lending Corp assists loan applicants nationwide, is licensed in multiple states, and offers conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, hard money, and NQM loans. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Maxim Lending Corp and its no-income verification loans for investment properties and loans for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500, please visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.maximlending.net&t=h.eJxtjcEOwiAQBX-l4axgCbuFnvorILSiZUsITU2M_66c9faSeZl5sb2sbOzYrdY8CnEcB0_2GdMayEdaOIXKTh17tM93b2WZqwKQqHpxD5YoUphiyqHEPZ1z4dctCaNxdtI7a82AGsDhbMBYcCZofwElekQJg9RKc2z60PSuREvTv7pv-Ae8P2QoO5w.MEUCIHYpwQtCJivuWO3RL-V84bQjT4y4y6vAdyl1Z94i-UAjAiEA9mDR7xgCmkMVIbMdmdM5nnPB6aRM1mhMdb3cfn9mXe0"><i>www.maximlending.net</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Brian Jahanbin</i><br><i>Maxim Lending Corp</i></p><p><i>1-888-345-9333</i></p><p><a href="mailto:brian@Maximlending.net"><i>brian@Maximlending.net</i></a></p>
23 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>A New Kind of Hero: <i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i> by Philip E. Barrington</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CoZwq-da9bM1JSs38tdAXpbcIBjwZmbCs-CvIf8iN81ata0hKIvij_TKZ6Qu0mOHA_QtSXcFUO522FJAFIH-GxFHlOX64Kqdw9ysWZD5qpPrgzHq6J5kkpwhrrF_ogL64wa_mmv8PdNbAF_jXw0bvEY"></figure><p>When was the last time you sat down with a mystery/thriller and were able to truly relate to its hero? Most of the time, we are given protagonists whose flaws are meant to humanize them but who are still so brilliant or physically impressive that we cannot connect with them. We are meant to admire them but at a distance. In Grant Davis, the title character from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>,</i> <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a> gives us someone different: a relatively ordinary man whose quiet life is turned upside down when his friends try to kill him. The book explores two questions: why, of course, but on a deeper level, what such a betrayal means for a person who had valued ethics, loyalty, and relationships.</p><p>“I chose to write Grant’s story because I wanted to inspire people who are struggling to believe that there is beauty in the midst of darkness. They just have to have the courage to see and embrace it,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “It’s something that Grant must discover for himself as he goes on a profound journey around the world to save his life.”</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a>, which is based on some real events, details how one night a mysterious attacker injects Grant with a deadly toxin before vanishing and leaving him with more questions than answers. With his health rapidly deteriorating and his confidence in his friends and family shaken, Grant flies from country to country, gathering clues and staying one step ahead of corrupt authorities.</p><p>“Grant is just as baffled by these events as the reader is,” <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “This is a guy that you would expect to be coaching a Little League baseball team, not trying to understand why people are determined to end his life. The world is suddenly a very different place for him and plays by no rules at all. It completely upends his perceptions of those around him and makes him question the meaning and purpose of his own life.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>While <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> won’t give away what happens to Grant at the end of <i>Who Okayed This?!</i>, he emphasizes that his protagonist learns that his own peace must transcend his circumstances.</p><p>“That’s part of the beauty of <i>Who Okayed This?!,</i>” he believes. “Yes, it is a fun mystery that keeps you guessing until the final pages. More than that, however, it’s about the realization that no matter what is going down or how life might be falling apart around us, we can still remain hopeful and live our lives to the fullest.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Y5Kx6gXhzxPlX12tVcrOSz-0Ne_Kow9wKGta5G0BHAiuPoKXuCvsLU543Dpa-2rFZUf9fy8dDdTLh5g3GYafp3n8NhdWJJdViAaxGH-9ljXCo24tE5M-jiwzpKfBPVNmM_XhgLgVn-7Prp_t62Zu_Og"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis: </i>Philip E. Barrington Gives Us Hope in the Midst of Hardship</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dx35UD98hlug6DvKi5elnv6AfjKTAjvbc1D3fODbpVr6uDvvNXicbDTwtpvoTJ3uBgTaU6OJP2X5lhkJdI9iuPpd9vCgNh_6Iotv47kDX3MHWqgCJzRaNyBOFSMR68Q-kVNJESqgqROoIm9uy-kvA-Y"></figure><p>Consciously or not, we spend a lifetime creating the foundation for everything we do in the present. For better or worse, we rely on our family relationships, friends, education, career, and even our health for our security and sense of who we are. What happens if we suddenly lose all of it? If the people we were so sure we could depend on turn out to be our biggest enemies? Do we crumble or go on? That is the crisis of the title character in the <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> mystery/thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i> </i>by author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a><i>. </i>Grant is a regular person living an uneventful life in New York when he is inexplicably attacked one night, injected with a toxin, and left to either die or somehow find an antidote. In a split second, he is thrust into an international mystery and must question who, if anyone, can be trusted.</p><p>“Grant’s story intrigued me because on a planet with billions of people, he has found his place,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “He thinks he understands how life works, but in the blink of an eye, he comes face to face with a completely different world, one filled with corruption, deception, and greed. He doesn’t know how to adjust to this and struggles to reconcile this new reality with what he once knew even as he searches for answers.”</p><p>In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i>, </i>Grant travels from country to country, looking for clues and putting them together. His values of honesty, transparency, and trust seem worthless as he realizes the depths of corruption within the system. Politics, rogue agents, and gray divisions intermingle and have their own agenda for the pawn within their game of chess. He understands that the boundaries of the law have no fine line and that innocent people get hurt.</p><p>“Grant sees how easy it is for those in power to hide evidence and cover for those who have committed crimes,” <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “He must race from one location to the next to stay ahead of officials and stay alive.” </p><p>The more Grant learns about the darker side of human nature, the more he questions his place in a world that feels indifferent to his plight. Is humanity cruel at heart? Or, are there still people who can be trusted?</p><p>“Like all of us, Grant must make up his own mind on that question,” says <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “What he comes to understand, however, is that the world is not one way or the other. Instead, there is nuance, and it is up to him to be courageous enough to see it and embrace it.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>Philip E. Barrington thinks that readers will enjoy the mystery at the heart of <i>Who Okayed This?! </i>and be able to relate to the emotions and thoughts of its main character.</p><p>“We can lose everything we have worked so hard to create in the snap of our fingers,” he says. “Grant’s courageous journey shows us that when this happens, we can find the strength to go on and keep believing in the best of humanity.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/AeeUw7BQWl92V6mIPUqygFij7aWUPTsFTt3S7_b81R-VBMeWE99xq-iN6T9GJRmwh-I27DJgCyuOVMQHbWWnM1LXsXBrCGhKBmQA8mvLFU19JMJpucJBlDLdh_EKq5pwAdCSRCMDbsMdeN_5ULQ6gVc"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>Choosing Between Anger and Hope: Philip E. Barrington’s <i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/W-LFrFvYuoeBponmTVhjoCbFpNKVgZvifkyrLYhxtgvNfNOO9qLqVri626bSo_cxSbC9n26887xf71cm0R81CmsHXR6s160KsN03o3WvBJ8Gj8DthkHKmrRDeCAjchJisyPoU6U1ysL9bQU2IWlZsmU"></figure><p>In the <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> mystery/thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i> </i>by author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a><i>, </i>the title character is living a relatively normal, uneventful life when one night, he is attacked in his New York home and injected with a lethal toxin. His body rapidly deteriorating, Grant must figure out why his friends have become his biggest enemies, find an antidote (if one even exists), and simply decide whether his life is worth living now that every relationship must be questioned.</p><p>“I think many readers will feel a lot of sympathy for Grant because we all know how unpredictable, and even unfair, life can be,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “We also know that as humans, we are wired to turn to our friends and family for comfort and support when we are in trouble. So, Grant’s situation is especially difficult because as his life collapses, he really has no one to help him. In the blink of an eye, he is completely alone and must be brave enough to go on.”</p><p>In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> sends Grant on a frantic journey around the world to search for answers and save his life. In dealing with authorities, Grant quickly realizes that there are different sides in every society: one that plays by the rules and one that does not. Corrupt officials stymie his efforts to get answers, and he finds himself running from the very people who should be helping him.</p><p>“Grant is a very human character, and he wrestles with the frustrations of a system that is not working as it should,” says <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “The loss of the life he once knew and the relationships he relied on, his worsening health, and the answers that he finds all lead him to the edge of despair.”</p><p>What Grant ends up learning, however, is that the world and its inhabitants cannot be neatly put in a box. As soon as he decides that no one can be trusted or that there is no true beauty, he meets someone who restores his hope in humanity. He is confronted with the lovely spirit of a stranger in a cafe, easing his heart and making him realize that yes, even with everything falling apart, there is still hope if he chooses to recognize it and embrace it.</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>Philip E. Barrington says that when readers finish <i>Who Okayed This?!,</i> he hopes that they will reflect on what the book’s message means for their own lives.</p><p>“All of us struggle no matter how easy our lives might appear to everyone else,” he believes. “Grant can show us that even when everything seems hopeless, we can still find meaning and contentment in every second that we are given.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/s0_mzJyuU6NrjaDGyKjJyr6W7LkpsjH1mv6gS3BzcKWHWHcYGVEoIyx_-BjlGF_uT9MAT8LHJi4CnGd4Evm41jpcFQw5c08eGdCVOAUA6qM2LC-H2EZmuhzzVYhTS6MH1xMjY3mfrxLlQCnEv9tvz6M"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
18 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>When Nothing Is As It Seems: <i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zcUO25W41-YXXSHjr0RClHPtCnAPqEpwjWYYuoQDsP6bNBaaTJe_Vy9DEiWClRGaan6tOkEAYgRpllGjMrbPv7XMrW0Kb1hLJpdkxB82caj6KDGpAbtLVUoLYRHqu7HrDXD8m1z-QqwI8utXW9B8yGM"></figure><p>We all admire people who are able to do what seems physically impossible: climb Mt. Everest, run 100 miles, or swim the English Channel. In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>, </i>author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a><i> </i>gives us an ordinary man who must do something even harder: maintain his faith in humanity when his closest friends try to kill him by injecting him with a toxin. The mystery/thriller, which won the <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">Stellar Book Award 2022</a>, takes readers around the world as Grant hunts for clues and an antidote even as he struggles to reconcile how he used to see the people in his life with who they really are.</p><p>“Grant, whose story is based on real-life events, is the last person you would expect to be the victim of an assassination attempt,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “This is the guy who stands up for what is right and pays his parking tickets on time. He is not a bull in a china shop, going through life bothering everyone else or deliberately making enemies. Just the opposite, in fact. However, his ethics and sense of fairness attract the attention of the wrong people and lead him to be attacked one night in his New York home.”</p><p>In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a>, with the toxin causing his health to rapidly deteriorate, Grant knows his time is running out, and he sets off on a rollercoaster quest to understand what happened and to find a cure. <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals that as Grant tries to make sense of everything, he wrestles with his shock at the betrayal by his closest friends.</p><p>“Grant understands that what people say is not always the same as what they do,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> states. “Their actions are far more important and reveal their true characters and motives. He experiences this on an even larger level as corrupt officials, including those who should be helping him, try to prevent him from getting to the truth behind the attack on him.”</p><p>It is a completely different world for Grant, and he ponders some deeper questions, including who he can truly trust, how he can know, and how much loyalty he can expect from friends and family. </p><p>“And yet, even when he is face to face with the darker side of human nature, he finds reason to hope,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “He continues to meet interesting people everywhere whose innate goodness shows him that not all is lost. Grant must decide whether he will believe in that beauty or hold onto his anger over his destroyed life.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” Philip E. Barrington reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>Philip E. Barrington suggests that people think about the power of love and the human spirit as they read <i>Who Okayed This?! </i>and reflect on their own lives.</p><p>“Please enjoy the book and have fun figuring out what happened,” he says. “I also invite you, however, to contemplate what you would do in Grant’s situation. I hope his journey will inspire you as much as it did me.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/s8N_E913WLIB2mANOh3Uof9QQhusIU3sjFkwlxRCKloUHp20TkBxlVfVG4oD3LoiiUaFHQYnppc7SuM1jUFF70vyqKbFVCb6Vup5xLsFRKZVmblmy5c99XDP4NJ-CCs3pjRWdXqZJWTmVjpk6EwwiRs"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis </i>Asks Whether Hope Can Triumph Over Despair</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ArdHOGuumCbeYLa_8MmnLLyhX6ogD4uNaybsN1G_9Kl0AE8OeweJSEMnuJ0fvwbqv1HcoEj6CZwKpiBZ1G6KlyILJhS8ujoUa3nY2p1ZNPXjRJAESJF2b4w458NitSpcEtx6hgmRs7eVVM6TZXrRevg"></figure><p>Jimi Hendrix once said that when the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. Grant Davis, the title character in the mystery/thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>, </i>finds himself at that tipping point when his friends turn against him one night and inject him with a possibly lethal toxin, leaving him with broken relationships and a race against time to find an antidote. Written by <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a>, the book takes readers on a breathless quest around the world, with Grant caught between the forces of greed, corruption, and his own cynicism. Will he give in to despair or embrace hope despite his circumstances?</p><p>“One of the beautiful things about the story, I think, is how deeply it captures Grant’s turbulent thoughts and emotions,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “Grant is not a superhero, one of those people who leaps into action with no hesitation, fear, or doubts. Instead, he’s just like most of us: he must choose to be brave even as his world is crumbling and his friends are deserting him.”</p><p>The action in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a> is fast-paced, with Grant flying from one locale to the next to find clues and an antidote for the toxin that is weakening his body. <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals that juxtaposed against the rapid shifts in setting are Grant’s internal struggles as he contemplates the actions of his closest friends.</p><p>“He has always valued the relationships in his life, including his family members, friends, and peers,” says <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “It makes their betrayal of him even harder to understand, and he questions both himself and the way life seems to work.”</p><p>Grant is thrown into a world of corruption on both sides of the law, which only heightens his confusion and cynicism. He is ultimately pushed to decide whether beauty and hope can exist alongside the darker attributes of human nature and what that means for his future.</p><p>“Grant is forced to be courageous as he undertakes an emotional journey and evades his enemies,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “He comes to understand that if he sees people and life with his heart, not with his eyes, he can see the goodness in everyone on a much deeper level even though he might never find all of the answers to his questions.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” Philip E. Barrington reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>While Philip E. Barrington wants his readers to have fun searching for clues alongside Grant, he hopes that <i>Who Okayed This?! </i>will challenge them to think about Hendrix’s quote on the power of love.</p><p>“That duality will likely always exist on some level, of course,” Philip E. Barrington believes. “However, we can be like Grant and focus on the power of love no matter what we experience. When we do, we are liberated from bitterness and are able to live our lives fully and for the benefit of those around us.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ZIjvx9Xh2kiPF8s1gBmJgW-9MUJZ8Uv70uIB56MJNFkcaBc8cDPYzMgjhFIgP7FmJB4CA1EdPQM_AJwITPER9feYwIndE36Mnl2H6KIN6_aRQbyepcMdJE2iDec2mBDrxtWNmCURwCYablkDe9cQFIE"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
05 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>Hope and Courage in the Darkest Moments: <i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/f7fozktLQDbPe3Fh1QHhd5lCMqJEL3a17Hkcavg-xAXM7lpVENWU_O-hJ_uuOnB_HuldIMV5seRYokGFXZlvIbJ9Hbbcgpd2adcM4kkb37Xz4cJ2LEaNMvYK4NcYonJpbgQwybLQM-jcOjmA1ncdEHU"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>, the <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> author of the mystery/thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a>, remembers the despair and shock he felt when he woke up in a New York City hospital bed after being crushed by two cars.</p><p>“One moment, I was going to the grocery store, and the next, I had a Philadelphia collar around my neck, two metal wrist-splints on both wrists, and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “My life was suddenly very different, and my future seemed impossible to predict.”</p><p>His injuries confined him to a scooter, and his recovery took months. Worse, while his body did heal, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> watched as friend after friend deserted him. It was during this painful time that he found hope in the form of a best-selling author who had triumphed over her own medical struggles.</p><p>“She had a beautiful spirit and came along at exactly the right time,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “She showed me that even in our most difficult moments, there is always reason to have hope. She also gave me the encouragement I needed to write <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a> and helped me to believe both in myself and in the story I had to tell.”</p><p><a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i> </i>is a faction novel, one that is based on some true events, and follows the global journey of Grant Davis, who is attacked one night in his New York home, injected with a mysterious toxin, and left with a weakening body and no antidote. With no other option, Grant must fly from one country to the next, searching for answers and evading corrupt authorities on both sides, all while the clock is ticking.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> says that he has always loved exotic locales, so he had a wonderful time creating the settings for Grant’s adventures. As much as he likes a good whodunit and enjoyed crafting the clues to who tried to kill Grant, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> also wanted to go into the emotional complexities his character faces as he struggles with his weakening body and his radically altered view of the world.</p><p>“Grant really is the guy anyone would like, so he cannot fathom that someone, perhaps close to him, tried to end his life,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “Yet, there is the evidence, and the betrayal he feels as well as his uncertainty and even fear about his future cause him to do some deep thinking.”</p><p>While the book has been praised for its nonstop action and strategically revealed clues, readers have also noted its subtlety: there is an especially poignant scene in a restaurant with a waitress, as Grant sees those around him with new eyes. He simply knows something about the world that very few other people know: that time is, indeed, fleeting and even more precious with each passing second.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says that Grant battles his own dark thoughts just like he did with his accident. “Grant is heroic, but he is still, in the end, only human, so of course he grapples with questions that have no answers,” he states. “I think, however, that in the end he emerges victorious because he recognizes that deception does not have to have the final word. If we are brave enough, we can rise above it and discover a beauty that transcends everything else around us.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/davo7tOF1yfw75fO-ofUZqY7mThH7XoQRVmHNcAxZAi9PSRPaCIKQusqfzhaWzAJ1ZqIbY6FXKV6Y8WhjAWbcFeJR9cqCeSgtkw2wEz9lqD1Wu17SMZm0lH9ftbfo8z38T-qiBCSgh7ZnUWi9ioe8pk"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>An Interview with P.E. Barrington, Award-Winning Author of <i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CKwPq_Srgw5aofXTwFYjSSHvSl7gEvHdAMzzwAUAJ4iAhAM3hF-IkOP3rBtle31MZYuAOJ5DjDBCroWq9417lWRoaZMfBlepMnLOxIkw1NF6K0EUOigkTAgRswyM9ddwDJGdmBEnH7IEI3Z3n1Ps-dk"></figure><p><i>I cannot confirm or deny any of the material presented. But within these pages, the realms of possibilities for fact as well as fiction collide, reaching the zero point on the metaphysical titer scale of life. This is where a wonderful secret opening can be created within our vacuum of existence. - Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><p>It was called one of the most intriguing mystery/thrillers of 2022: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> by <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a>. Why was a highly respected man who ordinarily wouldn’t even jaywalk attacked in his home, injected with a potentially lethal toxin, and forced to search the globe for an antidote, all while evading corrupt authorities? The rapid pacing and frequent turns in the novel kept readers guessing until the very end and resulted in it receiving the Stellar Book Award 2022. Now, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> lets us in on the background of his book, including the surprising story of how it came to be written.</p><p>“A few years ago, I was in a horrific accident in New York City, where I grew up,” says <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “I was crushed between two cars, and when I woke up in a hospital bed, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, two metal wrist-splints on both wrists, and a cast from my right knee down to my toes.”</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> was incapacitated with multiple herniations in his neck and back and with concussion syndrome, and he could only get around by scooter. He says that in his greatest time of need, many people whom he had thought were his friends deserted him. Fortunately, he met a best-selling author who had made a full recovery from a serious illness, all by changing her diet and mindset, which gave him the inspiration he needed in order to believe he could recover, too.</p><p>“Around the same time, I had the story idea for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a> kicking around in my head, and with this woman’s encouragement, I set out to write my first book,” <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. </p><p>While <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a> is at its heart a rollercoaster ride, <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> goes deeper and explores the complex thoughts and emotions that Grant grapples with as he searches for clues from one country to the next.</p><p>“You have to remember who Grant is: a regular person. He is not a member of the mafia, and he values loyalty and courage,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “It is only natural, then, that when his world is overturned in such an extraordinary way, he ponders some very deep questions and comes up with his own answers.”</p><p>Chief among them is the relationships in his life, including those with his friends and family. Who exactly can be trusted? How far should that trust be extended? What do you do when you realize that not everyone around you operates by the same code of ethics?</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> also delves into the meaning of time, with every second that Grant lives taking on new significance. All around him are people who seem to be moving more slowly than he is now that his time on Earth has presumably sped up.</p><p>“I think it all feels a bit surreal for Grant sometimes, as nothing has changed around him, yet everything has,” says Philip E. Barrington. “He is really on a very courageous journey, as he must fight to save his life and to accept internally that just like everyone else, his minutes on this planet are finite.”</p><p>In the midst of all this turmoil and intrigue, Grant finds something unexpected: peace. He may be disillusioned with those around him, but he learns something invaluable: by seeing with his heart and not with his eyes, he can experience a far deeper beauty, one that fills his mind and soul.</p><p>“I can’t give away the ending, of course, but I will reveal this: Grant is a far different man at the end than he was when he was first injected with the toxin,” Philip E. Barrington says. “He knows something that all of us learn sooner or later - in our darkest moments, there is always hope.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/p4asCABi8_MQZT_9FmTjqU1c3Lp4gUtFyRVawPm4N_das_BhCJHz4QjypM_SuH6aA9XdwhIWuQOSjHQ9rGfafvk7wfqu8YJRXXX9YUcwUi3rnWN1WVng-Q2e74rAjEFZcDVk6WxEsK-lHCnV9CC0g4o"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, </i>Challenges Us to Live Life to the Fullest</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GtiRwT2xehhYs0lz4iZ8a8rlkLyN2dIMTwK7IcFUUhZ2K-sxXiK40Bq2c5kPtuiodHlAhLcOallyy2EByxe_b29ZiM4jnNPIDslMLYjib9T-U5O-dEEA5xsy3RvL5f7ALqtHq8a8bmZhZsvm0czL9l0"></figure><p>Imagine that it’s a Friday night, and you are watching Netflix or perhaps reading a book. You take a break and go to the kitchen to get a drink out of the fridge, and when you close the door, a total stranger is standing inches from you. You only have a split second to register this before you are abruptly thrust into a life-and-death battle, with dishes shattering and chairs overturning. You fight valiantly, but your opponent overpowers you; as you both tumble to the floor, you feel the pain of a needle plunging into your arm. Just as suddenly as the fight began, your attacker vanishes, leaving you lying there and wondering what just happened. Such is the predicament of the title character in the thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>. </i>Written by <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">Stellar award-winning</a> author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a>, the novel throws Grant into mystery and turmoil when he is injected with a possibly lethal toxin and must find an antidote and understand why his closest friends tried to kill him.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says his novel is a mix of mystery, action, and introspection. “Grant is a much deeper kind of character than is often found in mysteries,” he believes. “He is very self-aware and believes in doing the right thing. He isn’t the kind of person who seeks out danger, and he is often found standing up for those who are too weak to stand up for themselves. In a world of greed and corruption, those attributes put him at odds with his enemies, who happen to be his greatest friends.”</p><p>In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i>, </i>the toxin quickly spreads throughout his body, and with his health deteriorating, Grant is faced with two choices: find a cure somewhere in the world or die. <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> says it was a lot of fun creating Grant’s character, who decides to fight for his life and find answers. </p><p>“He is a very complex person, and as he flies from one locale to the next, staying one step ahead of corrupt authorities on both sides, he reflects on his relationships and his own mortality,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “ At every step, he is hindered by the hidden motives of those around him. However, while Grant is focused on uncovering the truth of why he was poisoned, he can’t help but see the world, its people, and its beauty differently now that he may be on the verge of losing all of it.”</p><p>With his time in this world presumably running down, Grant struggles to decide if he should redo parts of his life or simply let go of his past. As just one person among billions, he wonders if the needs of the many really do outweigh the needs of the few and what that might mean for his own personal happiness. </p><p>“What exactly constitutes a healthy relationship? What kind of support should anyone be able to expect and receive from family?” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> asks. “As Grant travels from locale to locale, searching for a cure, he is dogged by these questions that do not always have easy answers, as we all know.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” Philip E. Barrington reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>While he is focused on his career as an author and is developing other ideas for mysteries and thrillers, <i>Who Okayed This?!</i> will likely remain his favorite book to write.</p><p>“I created it during a pivotal time in my life when I was faced by tremendous adversity,” Philip E. Barrington says. “Grant’s character taught me a lot about bravery, resilience, and the importance of seeing the true beauty within all of us and making the most of every second we are given.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lDZ6cQZItRRTv2bmFVVL_e14UIKB1TPFNO_jLqSGityB4-Hp8NW4Qtn3_MUXKp4nHQMACI1X0wn6bD3rU-fnivNHSRBtKUp0YZUyhqUGbjfoqLtggMsqfoFQv13SGrzNdXhz8pZxWBp0syno3KwBoCs"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
27 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis </i>Explores Beauty Against a Backdrop of Mystery</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/QfkQXECPb2MJeVVlmbw46xxb7XuV_eXFuacxqVL8Lyoh_aTBMY7ywiURe8Fl4M8lGIpBdhW_kmSWnGLIkehWVdWuuofpmUWyUYCbnNYqc2T4xlV-1Z78b-wGtSt2GjrRblldQOKdAJHG5_0LPXm89iE"></figure><p>If we are honest with ourselves, most of us define beauty by what we see, subjective though that may be. While we are attracted to the innate goodness of the stranger on the subway who offers us their seat during rush hour, we are still, in the end, dazzled more by the latest Hollywood celebrity or an architectural masterpiece. In his thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>, </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a> delves into the true meaning of beauty through his main character, who is forced to see the world and other people differently when his closest friends try to kill him.</p><p>“I think Grant is like a lot of people today who wrestle with the question of what, exactly, is beautiful,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “We have so much competing for our attention, yet Helen Keller said it best: ‘The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.’ The question is what does it take for any of us to feel beauty, not just see it?”</p><p>In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i>, </i>the answer for Grant Davis is his impending death. When he is attacked one night in his home and injected with a potentially lethal toxin, he must figure out why he was targeted and who his friends truly are. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> says that while much of the novel focuses on Grant’s courageous race against time to find an antidote and evade his enemies, the character grapples with betrayal and cynicism about the world around him.</p><p>“Life is suddenly very different, and he cannot help but look at the waitress in a cafe or at the man standing next to him at a train station with new eyes,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “Where is the beauty? If he cannot trust what he sees, then is everything as cold as it now appears?”</p><p>As Grant discovers, beauty can exist in the midst of corruption and ulterior motives. With his life’s clock winding down, he has new eyes that allow him to more deeply treasure the little moments and see past outer appearances. </p><p>“Grant undergoes a metamorphosis of sorts even as he fights for his life,” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “His values deepen, and he asks himself questions that we all think about sooner or later, including how to know when someone really is in your corner and will be there for you in times of trouble.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on some true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” Philip E. Barrington reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>Philip E. Barrington says that there are no easy answers about true beauty and people in <i>Who Okayed This?! </i>for the simple reason that life itself often defies them.</p><p>“What Grant ultimately learns, regardless of his fate, is that the world is not one way or another,” Philip E. Barrington says. “Beauty exists alongside the ugliness, and if we rely on our hearts and not our eyes, we will experience more often the true beauty that is within all of us.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/b7JmNMbMrmiEYuaIh_t8axlqEom4oSh4iGtSrtL0a3O6vh31g8k17ecL1AzZJlyNx6rYWqrZx-LwXifgZre-_DQrPkM_Den6O-vk4v2o98cZS8pXOnMtRPZbbd22xltNgJgai-oJI8O7pxTOC851k9A"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
27 Feb, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<p>Betrayal, Mortality, and Suspense: <br><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZkeN8i9UWDP6XofrmpsMAvOpoVvalEKxQmy4yuJexih15QRRLd9SAmjoqgv-6nV_jxQske2Dps8-EybefCXK9UOINBjHheQPd8Hf8XK_icZLeLAaeH6DLruB-3CHxd1NW6mig3JVVMUHECmBCEd5L3E"></figure><p>We are all aware, of course, that our time on this Earth is finite, but relatively few of us have any real sense of what that means. As we walk through life, we are accompanied by our own personal clock that is out of sight but inexorably ticks towards the day when we discover just what, if anything, is waiting for us when we pass away. In the <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">award-winning</a> mystery/thriller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a><i>, </i>author <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">Philip E. Barrington</a> explores what happens when the title character suddenly comes face to face with his own clock and realizes that the people he had trusted as his closest friends are actually his enemies determined to kill him.</p><p>“I wrote <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1ACAHrK2g"><i>Who Okayed This?!</i></a><i> </i>for all the people out there who are struggling to embrace life and to really make the most of the time they have been given,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a>. “I was fascinated by Grant Davis, whose story is based on real-life events, because he is like so many of us: he thinks he’s got it together and knows where his life is going. He’s got friends and family, and he believes in doing the right thing and standing up for the weak.”</p><p>Grant’s ideals, however, lead him to make enemies, and one day, the rug is pulled out from under him when he is attacked in his home by an intruder who injects him with an unknown toxin. His health immediately begins to decline, and he’s faced with his own impending demise unless he can find a cure.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/PhilipEBarring1">Philip E. Barrington</a> thinks readers will be drawn to Grant, who must embark on a courageous world-wide quest to save his own life and discover who is trying to kill him and why. Along the way, Grant is forced to look more deeply at his own relationships, see the people around him with new eyes, and accept that despite his best efforts, he might not have the happy ending he so desperately wants.</p><p>“It is first and foremost a rollercoaster ride that takes readers from one location to the next as Grant runs from the corruption on both sides of the law and races against time to find clues,” <a href="https://facebook.com/PEBarrington2/">Philip E. Barrington</a> says. “At every step, he is hindered by the hidden motives of those around him. However, while Grant is focused on uncovering the truth of why he was poisoned, he can’t help but see the world, its people, and its beauty differently now that he may be on the verge of losing all of it.”</p><p>With his time in this world presumably running down, Grant struggles to decide if he should redo parts of his life or simply let go of his past. As just one person among billions, he wonders if the needs of the many really do outweigh the needs of the few and what that might mean for his own personal happiness. </p><p>“What exactly constitutes a healthy relationship? What kind of support should anyone be able to expect and receive from family?” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> asks. “As Grant travels from locale to locale, searching for a cure, he is dogged by these questions that do not always have easy answers, as we all know.”</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/philipebarrington/philip-e-barrington/">Philip E. Barrington</a> grew up in New York City, where he worked in the world of luxury goods at the Plaza in Manhattan. His own life was upended by a horrific accident when he was crushed between two cars. He remembers the bewilderment and disorientation that he felt when he woke up in a hospital bed.</p><p>“One moment, I had been just fine, and the next, I was wearing a Philadelphia collar around my neck, and I had two metal wrist-splints on both wrists and a cast from my right knee down to my toes,” <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UC-WLsqGS7ENz6GFSkSIqNAg">Philip E. Barrington</a> recalls. “I had concussion syndrome as well as multiple herniations in my neck and back, and the only way I could get around was by scooter.”</p><p>He says he learned very quickly who his true friends were, as many deserted him in his time of need. He was able to use that experience to make the emotions and reactions of Grant more realistic when he learns his friends are behind the attack.</p><p>“I was also very fortunate to cross paths with a woman who used a wheelchair due to a serious illness,” <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRpC1m3Q/">Philip E. Barrington</a> reveals. “I was inspired by her full recovery, which she attributed to changing her diet and mindset. She was also a best-selling author, and this motivated me to begin writing my book.”</p><p>The ideas for <a href="https://proofpositive.com/great-books/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis/"><i>Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</i></a> flew onto the page, and within a few years, he had created his first “faction” novel (a book that is based on true events). </p><p>“In some ways, I had my own Grant Davis experience because of my accident,” Philip E. Barrington reflects. “Thankfully, I have made a full recovery, and I’m having a great time working on my second book as well as learning more about photography, cell physiology, and geo/bio physics.”</p><p>Philip E. Barrington hopes that <i>Who Okayed This?! </i>will both entertain readers with its never-ending plot twists and challenge them to dare for more in their own lives.</p><p>“It really is true what the legendary Charlie Chaplin once said: ‘The best thing in life is to go ahead with all your plans and your dreams…[because] the world belongs to those who dare to go after what they want,” Philip E. Barrington says. “Every person’s life is significant, and if we are brave like Grant, we can do far more with the time we have on this Earth than we may ever realize.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Mu3LrPpyUDoQGHq4YrwZFXgBTz5CR1HnrzZ6m4ibCSxi5ARXYjg6Xh3IQLTprvYK3X0QtzXs9Nmr8D7IjPfezP22j7bZISygDgEcFjS30C7D0VKeHSarn9oqv61wyyzF4VK_bOdFBzVLHXFaIsUumBs"></figure><p><i>Philip E. Barrington is the author of Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis, which is the </i><a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"><i>Stellar book award recipient winner of 2022</i></a><i>. Who Okayed This?! can be purchased on </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649905769/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673543384&sr=8-1"><i>Amazon</i></a><i> or on </i><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312"><i>Barnes & Noble</i></a><i>.</i></p>
07 Mar, 2023
Michael James
<h2>The James Firm Announces Expansion of Services</h2><p><i>Garden City, NY</i> - New York law firm The James Firm has released details about its company-wide restructuring expansion, as it now represents several CAURD cannabis license winners. New York state officially legalized recreational marijuana use in March 2021, leading those who have obtained licenses to seek legal counsel as they set up dispensaries and other businesses.</p><p>The James Firm specializes in hospitality and liquor licensing, as well as corporate matters, and felt that its background navigating the complexity of corporate law - as well as its team’s experience with liquor licensing - translated well into the cannabis industry. Thus, The James Firm opened up its services as of 2022 to include comprehensive legal support to clients in the cannabis industry. </p><p>Services include advising clients on all aspects of licensing and operations, and assisting with the preparation of the initial application for an Adult Use Dispensary License before the Office of Cannabis Management. With their expertise in this field, the firm helps clients navigate the complex process of obtaining a cannabis license and ensures their compliance with all relevant regulations. The goal of the firm is to provide their clients with the legal support they need to succeed in the cannabis industry.</p><p>By expanding its services, The James Firm hopes to better meet the changing needs of its clients and provide a more comprehensive range of legal support. In addition, expanding into the cannabis industry offers the firm a competitive advantage, as this industry is still new to the region. By servicing this complex industry, The James Firm hopes to attract new clients and retain existing ones by providing a one-stop-shop for their legal needs.</p><p>Founder and main attorney Michael James Jr. states that expanding the firm’s service should diversify its revenue streams. “Offering new services can always help a law firm reduce its dependence on a single area of practice,” he says. “In addition, moving into the cannabis industry will provide opportunities for us to develop our skills and expertise, leading to personal and professional growth.”</p><p>He adds that the decision to represent CAURD license winners is a response to market trends. By opening up a new avenue of legal representation, The James Firm can respond to changing market trends and stay ahead of its competitors in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.</p><p>“We already specialize in hospitality and corporate law,” James states. “We now represent 6 CAURD license winners and are excited to learn and grow within the cannabis industry, which offers not just recreational products that are in demand with consumers, but a plethora of medical applications as well.”</p><p>He shares that in late 2022, New York's Office of Cannabis Management granted 36 CAURD winners and announced that by 2023, it planned to issue 175 total licenses. “We can see that cannabis is becoming an established industry here in New York,” James says. “We’d like to become the go-to law firm for businesses looking to become cultivators, open dispensaries, and more.”</p><p>It's important to note that the regulations for Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses are still in the process of being finalized and applications are expected to open soon. With this in mind, The James Firm is already helping clients to start preparing for the application process. The preparation process can be long and complex, with researching requirements, gathering necessary documentation, and more.</p><p>The firm's well-established liquor licensing, real estate, and corporate law practices, combined with its extensive experience with community boards in New York, sets it apart in the competitive application process with the Office of Cannabis Management. The firm's expertise and established relationships in these areas give it a unique advantage in navigating the complex application process and securing successful outcomes for its clients.</p><p><i>The James Firm is a law firm based in New York that represents entrepreneurial clients in all stages of the business cycle across the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. The firm focuses on corporate law practice, hospitality, liquor licensing, and cannabis licensing and operational aspects.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.jamesfrm.com/">https://www.jamesfrm.com/</a></p><p>Contact Michael James at <a href="mailto:info@jamesfrm.com">info@jamesfrm.com</a> </p>
30 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Is Sharing the Secrets of Social Media Driven Business</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/umB7kIxAC2B3dYzOma8XIwNGcEmor1R3H_N5_gjnjgr7KFiwPBGpwUGFNlGlW8ofRgiD82JO8qK8zODwur0Gb8eYPfaVZGTduEs4nQgKgrDVacQ43u2GBDJPFtRIAhIJvD7o4AOatfRs-mjQIybIi_Hy9KHfS3uMRHuGg9muAVNgjnNAC4xMw2YJ2nHa-f2qT9K9uYFmiQ" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is providing small and emerging business owners an avenue to success on social media with her proprietary online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p>An entrepreneur, model, and business expert, the influencer is sharing industry secrets gathered from time doing consulting work, as well as undertaking her own entrepreneurial pursuits. “I’ve always been driven toward success and I’ve always wanted to be on the cutting edge, whether that was through industry, fashion, whatever,” Kaila Uli says. “With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m helping emerging brands to find a spot on the cutting edge, using approaches that are being used by industry leaders and global brands that have fine-tuned their own approaches.”</p><p>Kaila Uli has gathered over 180k in a year and a half, earning an average of 10k followers a month. “Taking advantage of the algorithm and knowing your demographics is key to finding success on any social media platform. It sounds pretty simple, but that’s because it is. A lot of the best ways to utilize this data are already implemented by the biggest corporations, but I want to bring this back to the emerging business sector.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>While many brands are skeptical of the vast effects of expanding their social media presence, Kaila Uli is confident that brands utilizing social media as a tool in business and online commerce will lead the pack in the coming years. “It’s clear that online business will stay around after the effect COVID-19 had on our society at large. Digital entrepreneurship is slowly starting to be seen as a norm in the industry as our world is increasingly being processed online.”</p><p>Consistency is also key to finding success online, with Kaila Uli explaining that digital spaces are distinct. “Not all likes are the same, not all shares are the same, so naturally you’re going to have to give your social media platform added consideration as you move forward and gain insights into your metrics.”</p><p>Kaila Uli is a digital leader and a success story that has conquered industries. Through ‘0 to Social Proof,’ Kaila Uli is hoping to share her success and bring on a new renaissance in the digital industry space.</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Is Helping Emerging Brands Establish a Social Media Presence</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jVDoKS43HVRYFts4MxEEB3U4aJIA8HCDXrksw6S1mp4TP34rdcS0ceTwvDAEH0fYwwKsLb7cYYHO6uMRDqaqcmCDNS_Fa-vvhW-U9H9BslIbStWqrY3AQrZi4oEDcz9O5cRRS_ZiUZZqCnPOpObReDgSSEABN4LzSmI_ydOjR8YgoS-HifcGxAwdjQy4Cq14DY0M0M3rtw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a>, an online content creator and business expert, has gathered almost 200k followers in only a year and a half. Sharing the secrets to smart social media management, Kaila Uli has unveiled a proprietary online workshop, “0 to Social Proof.’ </p><p>“‘0 to Social Proof’ is about taking these keys to gather a following on social media as well as capitalize on a wider reach online and giving them back to emerging businesses,” Kaila Uli says. “Using social media to track particular metrics while also utilizing the power it affords to you in guiding your followers to a new release or to revisit an older product is best utilized by a smaller operation. I want to share this knowledge with more small businesses to help them get ahead in an increasingly competitive economy.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>The Mantra Co., has amassed a following of over 1M utilizing Kaila Uli’s approach with ‘0 to Social Proof.’ The brand has maintained its presence on social media consistently, taking time to appeal to the system’s algorithm and building a large following. Every platform has its own demographics, algorithms, and other factors to consider, so brands must take distinct approaches with each.</p><p>“What works on one platform may well not quite work on another, so doing a catch-all approach is going to leave you with some uneven follower counts and wasted resources,” Kaila Uli explains. “The Mantra Co. got results by remaining focused and consistent with its approach.” </p><p>Some brands are not so eager to expand into an online space, Kaila Uli explains, and that ultimately will hold them back from success. “Online commerce and the digital marketplace are rapidly growing and they’re on a trend of climbing value. Social media is definitely here to say, and you’re either riding the wave or getting crushed by it.”</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Social Media Star Kaila Uli Hosts Online Workshop on Expanding a Brand Digitally</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vKBztRTecElV49HeOsQRQ4YHHEz4YRpg9qIwNAxFpG683k-C2h63cviytvAHuJkDkYMH72CBM3Soo8dP1CBzpZQDFmpZRcDe8iz48ZVftTItMBx7830qkbLAawzXQbKAGclNOqWpSu9xJlyd-fAo9Qjf0Hc36f6xp3Y4RmitcjlzMcUbY6yzLHW39zjZW1SqFJU1IBnlpQ" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Featured in publications such as Yahoo! Finance, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a brand content specialist offering small or emerging business owners the keys to success on social media through her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof.’ </p><p>Kaila Uli has gathered a great deal of experience through both a modeling and business career. Marrying concepts from both, Kaila Uli’s approach in guiding clients through ‘0 to Social Proof,’ is driven by the experience she’s gathered promoting and communicating a brand in a digital space. Having started as an entrepreneur at a young age, Kaila Uli partnered with her late husband to become a strong force in business and a digital maverick. “I shared my personal story to express myself, but that in part helped my following to grow,” Kaila Uli explains. “Social media isn’t about suppressing a personal aspect, it’s quite the opposite. The key is integrating that with all of the substance your brand conveys.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Kaila Uli is aware of how social media marketing has been put to the wayside by some brands. Her response is to watch their trajectory, “We remember brands like Sears that were left in the dust by more social media savvy brands,” Kaila Uli explains. “Some brands may have a great line of products or an excellent mission, but the fact of the matter is that if you can’t convey that or communicate that to your consumers, then it’s not very helpful.”</p><p>Another important piece of advice was related to consistency. “It’s much better to curate your presence on a singular platform before moving on to others,” Kaila Uli explains. “You need to build a greater presence, as platforms do not hold consistent standards. Not all likes, views, or saves are created equal, and it’s important to understand your medium before diving in.”</p><p>Kaila Uli is an effective digital marketing guru as well as a model and influencer. Having a deep knowledge of the potential to boost your brand, Kaila Uli is sharing concepts with emerging businesses and growing brands to find success.</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Digital Business Leader Kaila Uli on Gaining a Following on Social Media</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VaPNFYyyu36D0Y3w3xL7Bkvf0Ay_EAzWLa_eKdi37fyNMRDihZ8DdJx918LXEvysRG2aTuF8YthjnKHLSOz-ZwmvUYaNdqOU7fsP8h6mcFLBpliOH-07fAn8dnpntwPowVJhMMDCW6_iu3VdxjwehDZ44L2AgVb-QyofdIA9pw-_umpgpE8JNpyTlQKVzbsdWdpXee_X3Q" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>“I think expanding out on social media could be a little daunting for a lot of business owners,” Kaila Uli says. The business consultant and social media influencer has recently unveiled an online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof,’ teaching emerging brand leaders how to utilize social media in boosting their business.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a content creator and business guru, having created for global brands such as Semrush and Fiverr, and she gained a following of almost 200k within a year and a half by telling her personal story. “In opening up personally, I found an amazing following and was able to utilize that to push myself forward in business,” Kaila Uli says. “And when considering the role of online commerce for businesses, it’s entirely practical utilizing social media in your business’ growth. You get the opportunity to directly interact with consumers to find out what they want as well as direct them to products and services they’d love.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had keyservice gaps, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>‘0 to Social Proof,’ is designed to assist brands in curating their social media presence and marketing to a wider audience as we live in an increasingly online world. “Digital marketing and online commerce are growing as an industry, the numbers don’t lie,” Kaila Uli says. “Social media’s instrumentation, with that in mind, is essential for a brand to maintain its success through the changing times. It’s simultaneously affording real-time metrics on consumer interest while giving a business a direct line of communication by appearing on a customer’s social media timeline.”</p><p>Kaila Uli is a model, a TikTok influencer, and a business consultant who has previously collaborated with brands like Alibaba and Clearco to offer key input on utilizing social media and curating an impressive social media presence. “The concepts I teach through ‘0 to Social Proof,’ are already being utilized by the most successful brands across industries. From tracking metrics to guiding consumers to sales funnels to maintain a constant and consistent revenue stream, these concepts allow a business to take full advantage of their social media following,” Kaila Uli says. “I adapt these ideas for smaller operations to capitalize on these insights.”</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Model and Marketing Guru Kaila Uli on Making the Most of Social Media</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t0UBMVQragUbpYhXroEjmaCrevsoqaN4YuPqZ5pa_B2WxRwhRdzqVXNKcs_Z8oQD6C_xb6F5wDbmlYGtURxIE1el1H1cGkOxhvoXRB_vFzbBkbkVNbJbgUYAmvORJZeIKYJ-4zpLqx7s2W9lWJwmw_QanQsCgJAKMAmu5PGeBh87IiOPWh8bR0195Iyw1tkdCBRC62ZUxg" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>TikTok influencer and business guru <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is hosting an online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof,’ to help emerging brands take advantage of social media platforms to gain huge followings through organic social media management.</p><p>Having proven a distinct skill in stoking greater engagement for brands on social media, Kaila Uli has created for global companies such as Alibaba and Fiverr to guide social media initiatives utilizing several factors to ensure reflected gains in revenue. Through ‘0 to Social Proof,’ Kaila Uli has effectively mentored brands to garner a total of over 4M views on her approved content over her time consulting. “A lot of clients think that what we go over in the workshop is going to be complicated stuff, but the fact is that it has a lot of practical approaches. The key is understanding the different factors at play to gain this following on social media and then utilize it to translate that into tangible success.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>While brands may be unaware of the huge effect a social media presence could have on a brand, the need to expand to the digital space cannot be feasibly denied in consideration to the last five years. “We’ve suffered the lockdown, all of this hardship that has put a lot into perspective for emerging businesses. There’s a lot more to adapt to when the world is changing at the rate that it is, so expanding your presence on social media has never been more important to consider.”</p><p>Kaila Uli is helping emerging brands conquer the same algorithms that may have held them back from gaining a huge following on social media in the past. “With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m sharing the same approaches I’ve used to gain my social media following, combined with business concepts gained from experience working in consulting.</p><p>Kaila Uli is a social media leader and a business guru experienced in finding considerable success on social media. Helping companies communicate their values and mission as effectively as their product or service on platforms like TikTok, Kaila Uli is offering a comprehensive approach to amassing a large following.</p><p> </p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>TikTok Star Kaila Uli on her Online Workshop ‘0 to Social Proof’</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lzUCNE00PEomYluNVbJlT8wq279GhwE3Dvz4p_-w-Rtd9X3lkr9L0rZOohhM7-iAmVMksWypIfzSj688EUca0oUUIwx4-axxqeiqO19q3G1bcHCLEZ9XAAoTJdIeTg_Z_jVGtPg1ipCiB_7WKSJJ6QUbduZ5TJCjUzdWCSEbAMElWFATyBHt1oOqzQGoe5QjyGCr8N02UQ"></figure><p>Influencer and business expert <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> has utilized a proprietary approach to ensure social media success and is now sharing what she knows through her online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’ </p><p>A collaborator with global companies across industries, Kaila Uli specializes in offering emerging brands an avenue to success through social media by utilizing key factors to combine an understanding of social media metrics, algorithms, and demographics to broaden the influence and gain greater control of their revenue. “When an emerging brand has a strong social media presence, that business could potentially guide consumers to its particular sales funnels to not only ensure a profit but almost steer it,” Kaila Uli says. “That’s the power that social media offers brands, an understanding of the factors to the point of greater efficiency and more success.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>She realized that the market had a key service gap, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching “Content SuperCharger,” a 6-week program for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to $10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>A success story of ‘0 to Social Proof’ is The Mantra Co., a wellness lifestyle brand that has accumulated a following of over a million through savvy social media management. “They ran with the guidance I gave them, focused their efforts on maintaining a strong presence on one platform at a time with a clear message,” Kaila Uli says. “The real key is consistency. If you keep with these techniques and directives and keep attentive to the image you’re curating, you’re bound to find a following online.”</p><p>As the global online market is projected to continue a trend of growth starting after the lockdown, the importance of maintaining an online presence is almost incomparable to previous years. “Before the pandemic, a company could exist without any digital presence whatsoever, offering an entirely in-person experience. In 2023, however, that is just not the case. At the rate that the industry is growing, with consideration to the lockdown as something that helped spur that, a business having an online presence is next to essential.”</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Is Helping Emerging Businesses Succeed in a Digital Space</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/vlhn1p0pWXV6RHPRiBtijN196HV4SWd-Zc7ZNIBjMFpxQvNDHSdU4FVIlDaXhYbeaVWR70D6_klC2KVZomybBz8fjo7Ks1VpKQ1cclvURyE05-w0zHIB1hXwl5h5j16cnx6TJZrvmyWAa9_cKsd-SO3uoLBBkWc80jiS8LaUC9cClKjQZ6_Fcu6sjTEKA_UhBn0zZM8-vA" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Featured in Yahoo! Finance, and MarketWatch, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a business consultant and social media guru. Building off of a successful career creating for global brands, Kaila Uli is now offering emerging brands a proven and proprietary approach to making a name for themselves through her online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p>Kaila Uli specializes in helping starting or emerging business leaders to breach the surface and break into social media to ensure a greater reach in advertising content, and likewise, find greater success and influence in their success. “I’ve had to learn to communicate myself effectively through modeling. Additionally, with my work in social media management and digital business approaches, my understanding of social media has sharpened to a clear understanding of how to succeed in building an online identity,” Kaila Uli says. “‘0 to Social Proof,’ is about putting all of your strengths toward that to allow consumers to more fully realize your business.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>As the global digital market is in a period of significant growth, continuing a trend that started after the lockdown, the need for a business to communicate themselves in an online setting is crucial. Kaila Uli explains, however, that many business leaders have yet to fully utilize social media in their success. “Really, this is the way of the future,” Kaila Uli says. “Communicating your brand effectively through a digital medium is essential. And for a lot of people, online commerce has become their primary medium of shopping online, scheduling services, whatever.”</p><p>Kaila Uli emphasizes that consistency, however, is key. “There’s no magic wand,” Kaila Uli says. “There isn’t a catch-all solution that’s going to work for every brand the exact same way. Consistency is always going to be the key to success, businesses need to focus on one platform at a time, patiently building their following while posting content that effectively communicates the brand’s values, concept, and overall mission. It’s much more useful than trying to spread yourself thin between YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter when these platforms are entirely distinct with their own demographics and algorithms.”</p>
03 Feb, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Business Guru Kaila Uli Helping Businesses Go Online with ‘0 to Social Proof’</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/D9hNaGthnqL7vLzIkWNa2cNoyblf_DAW-WQrHKG3iVkWbg8iPDtqsen2gWzjjv0R80cyIKycDZ0gkgkd0bGN8it4tp2F7KGF4bFNSq2GiMkmF8RDMAMQW2IjlpIPFUQGN--K-GvfO2ki9VXCwfmN-Jh2amzGnqqDt7aWzJrQd713hdu8oSeSC5xrNPc1aebPEq1x1l45Ew" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Content Creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> amassed a following of over 180k in 18 months, finding success as a business guru and TikTok influencer. Kaila Uli is now sharing her expertise and knowledge of social media, she has begun offering guidance through an online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p>A collaborator with global brands such as Semrush and Alibaba, Kaila Uli emphasizes the power of social media to help brands find success and gain greater control over their revenue streams through the direct influence of their consumer base. “With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m sharing these approaches with emerging businesses to allow them to set themselves up for success through establishing an online identity and encouraging a more direct relationship with their customers,” Kaila Uli says. “Today, I’m producing quality content for my own audience, gathering tens of millions of views, and my scope increases every day. I want to share that same social media reach with my clients because I know how precious that organic following can be in an increasingly crowded digital space.” </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Kaila Uli explains that a prime component of this success is consistency. “It doesn’t matter if your brand has a YouTube, a FaceBook, an Instagram, and a TikTok account; if you’re not fine-tuning your approach on any of these platforms, then you’re doomed to be caught in the mud,” Kaila Uli says. “There’s a component to social media that is entirely distinct with each user, as well as factors for the algorithm and the demographics that frequent these spaces. ‘0 to Social Proof’ is about utilizing all of these pieces to create an identity online that is distinct, memorable, and most importantly, profitable.”</p><p>Despite increasing changes to further digitize business, many are not aware of the significant impact that proper social media management can have on a business. “The truth is that these concepts could potentially save your business and allow you to thrive. Having a strong social media presence additionally can give you a greater insight on your consumer base.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Is Making Smart Social Media Accessible with ‘0 to Social Proof’</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/RJMm7RMPBtoPtDikELvm06ToLywmpG5RQ7C5tFpwgWC9Ifj-HHclCqX_7RmYAHaVXhfh25biuOXbQJbd8o03vu5f6rz_KZ2SqeFB9nit4QRKoPIrNc67jpm7S3KcblB3fCKziu7q1kCj3nDEDorY6HBjk8WcitvNUORIwuiFOzQ4fc4qU-T18tXEcxGsU6ZhZpBX3UneLw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Digital business leader <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is providing small and emerging business owners a practical and consistent approach to social media marketing through her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof.’ As brands transition to an increasingly digital commercial space, the demand to boast a comprehensive social media presence.</p><p>“Social media has become increasingly important in the aftermath of the pandemic. In the year 2023, you have to consider how many businesses will never have a customer walk into a physical space to buy a product,” Kaila Uli says. “As some companies have thrived selling from a fully digital marketspace, that’s becoming a much more viable approach in general because there are marked benefits.” ‘0 to Social Proof’ is an online workshop where Kaila Uli shares the experience she’s gathered as a consultant with global brands, as well as her work as an influencer and content creator.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>“Many businesses already have the tools, the products, and the right values to thrive in a social media space, it’s just about drawing upon that potential and channeling it into creating content that reflects what these businesses are hoping to convey to their customers.” Kaila Uli says.”TikTok, for instance, is incredibly popular and allows for a great deal of content to be condensed in easily digestible snippets.” Kaila Uli nets high organic engagement on social media through an approach that has been fine-tuned over years of social media engagement. </p><p>“The medium is just as important as the message, and a digital medium offers something unlike any other when operating as an emerging brand,” Kaila Uli explains. “Imagine being able to tailor your content to your consumers’ preferences and effectively offering products that guide them to sales funnels to afford you a steady flow of revenue. That’s the type of control that I’m hoping ‘0 to Social Proof’ will provide for my clients, a way to communicate your business needs so effectively that you guide your consumer base in a direct context.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Is Bringing Emerging Brands to a Digital Medium</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Wz9Ijet672xd6FQNl7praHORfMPdpTU25MxFKwLT18YgJm-RbPIUhryJvbyb2hkIpH843EK3lgj2_osUH6_qOL0JM4AnaxbLS3fBxDl8tdxzlFsLudL1JAFZ1kjeFCyZcgqXSG29uRkMtkSW1DkhLsc6kWET4PEbDilwzhem_etxFrPSSlNig8UZaz5EP5wB1t48r270Cw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a>, an online content creator and business expert, has introduced the online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof’ to provide emerging businesses with the tools to create a lush online presence and take more control over their success by directly reaching consumers. “Companies and businesses are a dime-a-dozen these days and finding one that has the right resources behind it as well as an impressive product. A lot of customers, especially since the pandemic, are using that brand’s digital presence as an indication of these things,” Kaila Uli. “It’s the same concept as going into a brick-and-mortar store and the impressions a consumer may have based on that. You want a consumer to come into a digital space and find something to connect to, the way that decorations or a layout may accomplish in a physical space.”</p><p>Having gathered almost 200k followers in only a year and a half, Kaila Uli has collaborated with global brands that include Fiverr and Semrush to utilize social media in factoring for potential success and guide sales trends. “I help brands gather a following that is completely organic, no bots padding your follower count here,” Kaila Uli says. “Organic social media engagement is much preferred to having a million followers where more than most of your followers are not real. Businesses really do rely on the role a living breathing consumer plays online.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>“A lot of businesses aren’t aware just how practical social media management is. For these brands, I’d encourage them to think of the countless brick-and-mortar, in-person businesses that went under during the pandemic,” Kaila Uli says. “Do brands understand that for many that their digital identity is often the primary one for a consumer? The approach that I teach my clients is coming from this perspective.”</p><p>One of Kaila Uli’s clients, The Mantra Co., has amassed a following of over 1M utilizing her approach with ‘0 to Social Proof.’ Kaila Uli explains how consistency is a major key to success. “Holding a presence on one platform consistently is far more beneficial than trying to split your influence. Every platform has its own demographics, algorithms, and other factors to consider and it's much better to know your medium,” Kaila Uli says.</p><p>Through her online workshop and Content SuperCharger, Kaila Uli is bringing novel concepts in social media management to the mainstream.</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli is Sharing the Keys to Social Media Success with Emerging Brands</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ucWmlE3Z_-9Y07Wmxt6tpDRtn8HdpHA-aVJd0XcW1ZdFVNo8BZmPCBqZH-u-vgR7Ulp4xlCeTvIf465AdPMBDZka6wZLKfD5yoGsbbWQdwRf64qpXHErumxrF5-TMhF3XVuUYn7Kg0EwTUqcJ5gNSk-ggyDlehPYBMd_pMr6hpqxfQyqONpzRjpTLzM0_Stxw833fQu0Cw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Previously featured in publications such as Yahoo!, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a brand content specialist offering small or emerging business owners the keys to success on social media through her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof.’ </p><p>Kaila Uli, TikTok influencer, and business consultant, has previously created for brands like Semrush and Fiverr, providing dynamic input on growing through a digital space to ensure greater exposure and opportunities to advertise products, while also offering a medium to guide consumers more directly and effectively. “These are some of the best kept secrets across industries, because larger brands have the resources to easily track consumer activity and to guide interest to key sales funnels to ensure the best profit and have utilized these tools for years. With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m bringing these concepts to smaller operations, emerging businesses that are still developing their identities online or are in need of an overhaul,” Kaila Uli says. “I’m also scaling down some of these concepts to help smaller companies achieve the greatest benefit.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/digital-marketing-market">As studies show</a> that the global digital marketing industry is projected to grow significantly in value by 2028, brands are eager to take advantage of a potential tool to utilize in taking more effective guidance in their business through each quarter. “Establishing an identity online and widening your scope is key to finding success these days. As far as a medium, digital spaces are steadily becoming the preferred mode of contact for a customer,” Kaila Uli says. “Naturally, you need to be able to articulate what it is your brand does, what your values are, and if you do it effectively you can potentially take an even more direct role with consumers.”</p><p>Kaila Uli is offering creative, yet simple solutions to the most common issues plaguing a brand in prompting stronger engagement online. “I specialize in helping a new brand to get their foot in the door, grow their following online, and find greater success,” Kaila Uli says. The role that a strong presence online plays in finding real results isn’t something that can be downplayed. For a lot of companies, in fact, that exposure proves essential in achieving their goals.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Kaila Uli Wants to Help Your Emerging Brand Thrive</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G33ddAEjOtEXHI6zQOGFDL_07jI1UxHxdb6RND-b_m_7uC2QvqMmIaT4J-8ecQJ4YIDpiGoiu8Qnja1X-y3gF7YeXVrqbyfMPPI4X4OdYVGUCaLulTk8sHB2hQoe5VKltos5kUcZAgFH6T4GLyu6F20Vi0NY5UrMB7QHpYN39I5zjaDZO0nvGcJzwJSWNLtmQV2uNaybtg" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>“It all sounds very simple, and to a degree, it is,” Kaila Uli explains over tea, taking a beat to consider her words before she continues. “But it’s about breaking things down to the point of simplicity. It’s about taking these algorithms and demographics you may be seeking out online, taking the core aspects of ideas, and focusing on what works.” The TikTok star and business guru has previously provided insight for global brands to expand their online presence, but now is sharing this concept with emerging businesses.</p><p>To <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a>, unlocking a brand’s true potential comes naturally when utilizing online spaces such as TikTok. The social media maven has found success online as a content specialist, telling her story of how she gathered a following of almost 200,000 in a short 18-month span. “I think that online commerce, utilizing social media directly in factoring sales, is something that a lot of brands aren’t privy to quite yet,” Kaila Uli says. “The internet has just become such a massive commercial space over the years, but more than that, the pandemic placed a digital space as a primary outlet for a brand to communicate with its clients. That’s a significant shift.” </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Having created the online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof,’ Kaila Uli is determined to help brands push their digital presence to a wider audience as we live in an increasingly digitized society. “The pandemic redefined a lot of things, and when infrastructure collapse is possible, it makes the online branding of a company much more important. This could be the only way a consumer could interact with your products if in-person retailers fall through,” Kaila Uli says. “More than that, this affords a lot of opportunity to implement your social media management into your business planning, directing customers through particular sales funnels to ensure greater tangible success for the business.”</p><p>Kaila Uli has accrued experience creating for worldwide brands such as Alibaba and Fiverr. On TikTok, the content creator has amassed over 4M views for herself and clients alike, utilizing the platform’s algorithm to drive user engagement. “I help emerging brands take their future in their hands, netting impressive numbers to in-turn utilize this in guiding their business forward. With consistency and proper attention to one platform at a time, the approach I’m teaching clients with ‘0 to Social Proof’ has the potential to completely transform their brand and bring it into the upper echelons of its industry.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>TikTok Guru and Brand Specialist Kaila Uli on Taking Advantage of Social Media</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xDs6r2x1-lYlLCcfa-D-rlRuATOdzxS1RRU7xyaF5DH26Hm55sOL2QA9-iv70l8lhl825N0jd7JU-HEoJBn_IAIaCj1t_gr9GaImW96COUhY9AZG0Y8iFtgXeHELI_xDCz9rcvuRB-1wK_IHq7-69r15TNlKQ1AhmlVh0iTUOiVSeoxgMVLZabZmrOUxvau-VXK4Hx7mEw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a>, a brand consultant, TikTok star, and business expert, has introduced an online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’ </p><p>“I think a lot of brand leaders are perfectionists, and that makes sense. I am also a perfectionist,” Kaila Uli says with a laugh. “But I know that feeling of wanting to give something a shot, but wanting to do it the right way. With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m giving clients guidance on that. I know that it can be imposing, but there is a way to hit the right buttons in the right order on social media.”</p><p>Kaila Uli has collaborated with global brands such as Alibaba and TikTok, gathering expertise to share with emerging and starting brands hoping to break through online. Her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof’ allows clients to directly collaborate with Kaila Uli to develop a keen approach to communicating their brand’s message, mission, and values effectively to an online demographic.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Kaila Uli has proven a distinct skill in stoking greater engagement for brands on social media, “One of the brands I’m most proud of, The Mantra Co., has accumulated a following of over a million. They did that through consistently plugging themselves, maintaining a presence, and expressing something about what they do with every post,” Kaila Uli says. “That’s the success story that I take the most pride in, a brand taking this newfound perspective and just running with it.”</p><p>Finding success on social media may not be easy, but with the right approach a brand has greater potential for communicating their values to a wider audience. As many brands are not aware of the benefit that devoting attention to your online influence has on their business, it’s crucial for emerging businesses to take advantage. “The fact of it is that online commerce and business is a growing industry. Like anything, it's important to get in at the ground floor of that digital space so that you won’t be lost in the weeds,” Kaila Uli says. “And really, the biggest brands already are putting in this level of work and attention to direct consumers through particular sales funnels.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Model and Social Media Star Kaila Uli on Finding Social Media Success</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/c5tIr-F6Aaxkx5FjeD85wjsuSUCYS8Aknnb5qNWh9GsqQm5DFIGyJeodXWNXN825uypsAn6yVxavExKpbgC6bels_WKWBxRdmm0aU50_vkWM9ApcDmz1KqSQMNNQabJg8LEzFrFA3bUIjCMLCJDfTXkNLWriXDrlCYkbjcyBy9lM9YcLtvGNxSnRtXC27iLe_cKQgdmqEg" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p>Social media personality and brand consultant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> has developed an online coaching service, “0 to Social Proof” to stoke greater engagement through your emerging company’s online presence on platforms like TikTok. </p><p>A model, as well as an online brand specialist, Kaila Uli has created for worldwide brands such as Semrush and Clearco to spark greater response online, drive sales, and fuel greater commercial success in an increasingly crowded digital market. “There’s a reason that everyone is online right now,” Kaila Uli says. “It’s simply the best platform to reach your consumers through. There is no adequate replacement for the direct contact that you get when a customer is following your brand on social media. Accordingly, their effectiveness as a promoter for your brand cannot be compared to the inorganic social media interaction that a lot of brands have come to rely on.” </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Kaila Uli explains that brands may not be aware of the true utility of promoting higher engagement on social media, as it goes beyond simple advertisement. “Social media offers so much more than simply getting your name out there. It allows you to directly interact with your consumers. You learn more when your customers are around because they have very valuable insight. This gets you a more mutualistic relationship with your customers,” Kaila Uli says. By helping emerging brands develop an identity on social media, she is confident that this could allow businesses to take a more direct role in their own success.</p><p>“With ‘0 to Social Proof,’ I’m taking my clients through the process to master these algorithms that many brands are plagued by,” Kaila Uli says. “The most successful companies are already using TikTok and other platforms to direct their customers through particular sales funnels, taking a direct hand in finding their own success. Plain and simple, this information is too good to be kept a secret.”</p><p>A social media star, model, and business extraordinaire, Kaila Uli is pushing the parameters of success for emerging brands to create a niche for themselves, communicate their mission, and push company values effectively while finding success.</p><p> </p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Viral Content Creator Kaila Uli on Workshop ‘0 to Social Proof’</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6Ubw-qyCbJusxMGMVC3U-Fc0Ipap_WybmFVpfSFnNXGZOzwwzJtrv7dQFjUPwdes6JzCb1QuJr25Yk48SmMhgpXWFlx-aMFMH01IeUddxwVdEdLkYDnD4vbiS6FxjWw7LRZEMLhxeZhiltGw776YWQ9Gcoy26e5KKLIi0yIsO7LNJsk59crJf22g5cJxXY2D7UiQP76JGw" alt="Kaila Uli"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a digital maven that’s found the key to success on social media through a practical and consistent approach. She’s now sharing these secrets through her online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’ Having done notable work collaborating with brands like Alibaba and Fiverr, Kaila Uli is a social media influencer and content creator that is providing emerging businesses and brands the keys to finding success on social media, stoking greater engagement and prompting significant growth. </p><p>“My following online grew to almost 200 thousand within 18 months. I firmly believe that putting out the right content and maintaining your momentum online to work these algorithms to your own benefit can do wonders for your business,” Kaila Uli says. “My process follows a potential consumer through that entire process to guide each one through the sales funnel to purchases. People don’t realize that social media has the potential to give you greater control over your business this way. Directing your consumers to an extent is something that every business owner wants, I think.” </p><p>‘0 to Social Proof’ is an online workshop that helps emerging businesses and brands to succeed in an increasingly digital society.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>“A lot of businesses just aren’t aware of the type of control that comes with social media. It’s about as close as they could get to reaching out and connecting with a consumer directly,” Kaila Uli says.”TikTok in particular sits at a favorable cross-section of being a hot social media platform, as well as having a good algorithm to utilize.” The creator of “0 to Social Proof,” Kaila Uli has fine-tuned her approach over time, boasting a high rate of organic engagement on social media. Likewise, this attention has the potential to drive greater sales by engaging with consumers directly. Specializing in working with emerging companies, Kaila Uli is striving to give birth to another digital renaissance.</p><p>“At the end of the day, consistency is key with anything. So it’s best for a business to devote time to one platform rather than trying to split themselves between these platforms with different algorithms and demographics,” Kaila Uli explains. “That way you’re focusing the message on the medium.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>TikTok Star Kaila Uli Unlocking Social Media Secrets for Emerging Companies</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sABITorViYc_EU4RpbPZrzvFK3OTRPNQif9v3C6jjvESEFKTknH_utqj8HC8Z2o2273HXYKvUJNs0PO6znnJzVYlJTc2A-L8H9278_O7_LDKnygIrb6nJIy9Nst7LZ2ofPNCs8klOV8Dwu9P9EMFE-ekDRP3vb9OBfWR2-Y6ZVFJ8Z90udYausM2HFt_3drP"></figure><p>“The modern world has opened up considerably, with a lot of these changes brought on entirely, or in part, due to the pandemic,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a>, the online content creator, explains. “What I do is bring these brands to today’s digital space, which creates a deeper connection to consumers. That in turn provides a way for them to earn a bigger following online.” </p><p>Having collaborated with global brands such as Alibaba and Clearco, Kaila Uli has used the expertise she’s accrued on social media to guide brands in developing memorable and distinct content to drive sales and achieve greater heights as an emerging business. Kaila Uli has utilized many of the approaches in creating her own online content, having gathered almost 200k followers in only a year and a half. “Total, between my clients and I, I’ve had over 40M views on content I have produced, and that’s all organic metrics,” Kaila Uli says. “Sure, having bots artificially boost your view count may look nice, but the fact is that nothing will replace the benefit of a living, breathing follower.” Emerging and small business owners have the opportunity to learn Kaila Uli’s proven approach through her online workshop “0 to Social Proof.”</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>“It’s kind of wild to me that a lot of businesses haven’t caught onto this massive potential that advertising and developing an online presence could be,” Kaila Uli says. “But you have to remember that a lot of people are more practical than that. They need something real, they need results, and that’s what I intend to deliver.” </p><p>Kaila Uli created “0 to Social Proof” in order to stoke greater social media engagement and drive more sales for emerging brands. Geared towards businesses that are still developing, Kaila Uli takes particular pride in client The Mantra Co., a brand that has grown a following of over 1M. </p><p>“We’re living in a time where you can achieve a lot of success in business. But like anything, it’s a competition at the end of the day,” Kaila Uli says. “‘0 to Social Proof’ is about using all of the tools in the box and how to utilize them. Social media being a highly under-utilized resource, even with how prevalent it is, I’m using that to help brands achieve their true potential.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>Brand Ambassador and Viral Content Specialist Kaila Uli on Building a Following</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cwQTK9mAlixZ2B8pX1HCoqX2uauS21ZJZci0rAMDiSAMO2_zEiybumhO_dqWWq6NMAAI5siusCb1JHscWhiNvB2EvlzGrXjmbPuFuqu64Jwc8jPjHTwLSAyEQ_8zS4gBfFZc2YE-vr8xhHuU7MDULjTQEDVvmVsi2kvoClAEQV56q0BpolGpmRWzVRsj6pj6"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a brand content specialist that has been featured in Yahoo! and MarketWatch for providing emerging business owners the tools they need to make a name for themselves with her online workshop, ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p>Offering effective approaches to creating dynamic and engaging online content, Kaila Uli specializes in helping starting or emerging companies to breach the surface and break into social media to ensure a greater reach in advertising content. “Having a full presence online, to a lot of consumers, is something that stands to legitimize a brand significantly. Understanding how to communicate what you do on a digital platform is essential in today’s world because that makes a brand further identify themselves.” Kaila Uli gained a following of over 180k in around 18 months, and she’s now sharing her proprietary approach through her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Studies show that the global digital market is projected to grow to a value of $671B by 2028. Naturally, brands are seeking new ways to establish an identity online, increasing their scope and bringing on higher profits and greater success entering the new year. “With my clients, what I consistently try to communicate is that one profile on a singular platform done right is much more helpful to an emerging brand or business than spreading yourself thin,” Kaila Uli says. “Focus on the long term, take it slow, but the key is to make deliberate moves often. Putting out quality content that translates what you and your brand are all about is essential.”</p><p>Kaila Uli has created for global brands that include Semrush and Alibaba, assisting them in finding success online. Currently helping emerging companies to expand their digital reach, Kaila Uli provides creative solutions to common problems faced by brands hoping to find greater prominence online. “I specialize in helping a new brand to get their foot in the door to grow their following online and find greater success,” Kaila Uli says. “The role that a strong presence online plays in finding real results isn’t something that can be downplayed. For a lot of companies, in fact, that exposure and insight prove essential in achieving their goals.”</p>
27 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>TikTok Star and Business Guru Kaila Uli Is Unlocking the Secrets to Going Viral</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KX51B2aBl0-XYNR-74DXKsSvBsqIZH5PzzME-YikKPZsyyv85iVEBaj1dhOecDmCVIPs7qpmFgacl9UJXz1lQbHUcMNXEZg8Bs0VHlrv4LwlWX5tnYyTSAsZ1gV5uLqHaJK7L2Zl3Aaq0ZhHQOTmn6-r_B1md56o8-HKLIY0GcYAv1GoRu46iGR7XQCarNPb"></figure><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kailauli/?hl=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a content creator that is helping demystify the online business space to help small companies and influencers find their niche in a crowded digital space with her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof.’</p><p>Having previously worked with global brands like TikTok and Alibaba, Kaila Uli is plugging quality content to her own audience and yielding tens of millions of views for herself and her clients. “My own social media went from zero to almost 200 thousand followers in 18 months,” Kaila Uli explains. “I’ve developed an effective approach to stoking organic engagement. And through my work on TikTok, I’ve answered some burning questions the general public has about entrepreneurism in business.” Kaila Uli hosts her online workshop ‘0 to Social Proof,’ where she shares the dynamic strategies she employed to find the impressive success on social media she’s enjoyed and to utilize that in making a reliable and steady income.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kailauli?lang=en">Kaila Uli</a> is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, digital success story, and unstoppable Indo-woman. She started her entrepreneurship as a young adult, partnering with her late husband to build multiple businesses. During this time, Kaila Uli learned valuable lessons as an entrepreneur and her burning desire to build a successful business persisted. After a series of misfortunate events, including a cyberattack that resulted in her having to liquidate her successful vintage glasses company, Kaila Uli developed a following on social media by sharing her story.</p><p>Describing herself as a hard worker with a “boots on the ground” style, Kaila Uli has built multiple successful businesses and has a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of La Verne. Kaila Uli became a top content strategist while she worked as a model for about six years. She says that she learned a lot about content creation during this time because high-quality online posts were at the center of the modeling industry.</p><p>“I was surrounded by some very savvy professionals who really knew how to create incredible content for social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and I learned everything I could about what works, what doesn’t, and why,” Kaila Uli recalls. “I was fortunate to be around people who knew so much and who were gracious enough to teach me what they knew.”</p><p>During the pandemic, she decided to go deeper into her interest in marketing and began posting on TikTok, using what she had learned from her modeling days. With each post, she identified better strategies and was soon creating top-performing content. Eventually, Kaila Uli began partnering with large brands for content creation and paid promotions, leading to her personal best sales week on TikTok: $30,000.</p><p>“At the same time, I continued to hear from other small business owners how they were struggling to master content creation for their social media platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “It was a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it.”</p><p>She realized that the market had a key gap in services, one that she could fill with her years of experience. “Content creation was not a new idea, even then,” she concedes. “The industry was full of social media managers, all of whom would promise to optimize your pages. However, none offered my services: full, customized strategies, from the creation of a social media page, all the way to monetizing it and driving online sales. That is the unique value I am able to give my clients.”</p><p>The success of Kaila Uli’s business hasn’t gone unnoticed. She has been praised as an innovative entrepreneur in her industry, her creative approach to digital marketing has been featured on MarketWatch and Bloomberg, and her products have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Hulu, Amazon movies, all over the UFC, and seen on many celebrities. To make the most of her offerings and continue to help business owners succeed online, Kaila Uli is launching a 6-week program through The Bok Agency.</p><p>This “Content SuperCharger” 6-week program is for businesses who are in the process of building their revenue to 10k/month. It will take clients step-by-step through content creation, show them how they can use their own stories to attract more customers, and create lasting relationships with their audiences. Learn how to create winning content with the <a href="https://stan.store/Kailauli">Content SuperCharger here.</a> </p><p>Kaila Uli is opening the minds of hundreds of thousands of projected viewers as she offers avenues to success online through social media platforms such as TikTok. Having created “0 to Social Proof,” Kaila Uli has fine-tuned approaches to assist emerging companies and businesses especially, offering instruction in taking proven approaches to stoke organic social media engagement and expand their digital reach. Kaila Uli’s online workshop is specially formulated to offer starting brands the boost they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.</p><p>Kaila Uli explains bringing a business online with attention to its image offers a more significant potential for success. However, she cautions against brands spreading themselves too thin “Don’t overexert yourself online, that’s definitely something I’d advise against. It’s a much better idea to build a full presence on a platform or two rather than going in with your effort divided between all these platforms,” Kaila Uli says. “The key is just maintaining that consistency in your company’s mission and your long-term plans. Just focus your efforts on delivering the best service to your clients while communicating what that means online.”</p>
18 Aug, 2023
Kumar Vijayendra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJE_Fxo2Oove8fk33z7WFGbAyXw2sz-AuuPkST1EaWM/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJE_Fxo2Oove8fk33z7WFGbAyXw2sz-AuuPkST1EaWM/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
19 Sep, 2023
Kumar Vijayendra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HK_Zl3uctJqb8OxKjHB0kqvZC5BvmqZ17Kpu51YOC2Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HK_Zl3uctJqb8OxKjHB0kqvZC5BvmqZ17Kpu51YOC2Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Kumar Vijayendra
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Vijayendra: Thought Leader in Sustainable Operations Management for Small Businesses</h2><p>One of the key issues facing today’s small businesses globally is integrating sustainable operations management in their core strategy. Small businesses are significant contributors to the global economy and employ over 45% of the workforce, making their sustainability efforts essential for economic, social, and environmental progress. </p><p>Sustainability helps to reduce the negative impact of business operations on the environment and promote ethical practices that benefit society. By adopting sustainable practices, small businesses can increase their operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance their brand reputation, leading to higher profits and a competitive advantage.</p><p>Kumar Vijayendra is a visionary in this field. With a professional career spanning over 17 years, Kumar has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in transforming business operations and management to meet the 4 Ps of Sustainability – People, Planet, Purpose, and Profitability.</p><p>Kumar shares that while the premise is simple to understand, it’s not always as easy to practice. “People” refers to the social aspect of sustainability, and it involves promoting ethical labor practices, providing a safe and healthy work environment, and supporting the local community. “Planet” is the environmental aspect of sustainability: reducing a business's impact on the environment, using renewable energy sources, minimizing waste, and promoting sustainable sourcing practices.</p><p>“Purpose” refers to a business’s commitment to its values and mission, including promoting social responsibility, supporting diversity and inclusion, and addressing social and environmental issues. Lastly, “Profitability” covers the financial aspect of sustainability: generating profits while also promoting sustainable practices.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img 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my early career as a business owner in India, I noticed a significant gap in the market for small businesses that lacked resources for managing accounting, financial, and tax solutions,” Kumar reflects. “My team and I created an integrated solution that transformed the financial structure of small businesses, making them more efficient and productive. This experience inspired me to focus my career on transforming small businesses to achieve sustainable operations.”</p><p>Kumar believes that businesses need to align their operations with sustainability goals to create a positive impact on society and the environment. This alignment leads to an overall happier workforce, a better impact on the planet, purpose-driven organizations, and high profitability.</p><p>Kumar’s vision of aligning small businesses with sustainability goals is not just a theoretical concept but a practical approach that he has implemented in his work. While earning his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh, Kumar consulted for organizations to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.</p><p>After achieving his MBA, Kumar moved to California and started working with small businesses in the logistics and transportation industry. He chose this area based on his experience in transforming operations and management for small businesses.</p><p>During this entire time period, Kumar applied his expertise in operations and management transformation to the companies he worked with, leading to tangible improvements in all aspects of operations for small businesses: hiring, operational efficiency, and an increase in the bottom line.</p><p>Kumar serves on the boards of two organizations, the Community Food Bank of San Benito County and the Hollister Downtown Business Association. Kumar’s commitment to community service and his expertise in operations excellence has allowed him to contribute to the improvement of organizations that serve the community. After all, even nonprofits need to be run efficiently - and they can also participate in sustainability.</p><p>In India, Kumar was able to become part of the Civil Services - not an easy task. He aced his exam and secured the 52nd rank out of 500,000 applicants, and then utilized this coveted position to create a system for tracking and solving complaints to the Cabinet Minister of Rural Development of the State of Bihar. Kumar’s work there got him the attention of senior officials, and he was chosen to lead a startup development consultancy organization to bring about reforms in governance in the state. </p><p>Kumar led the statewide execution of a program to improve the efficiency of delivering services from governments to citizens. Kumar also led another program from ideation to implementation for creating an IT-based solution to solve complaints that people had against the government. Kumar managed another consulting committee that drastically improved the working conditions of 400,000 contractors/employees of the government.</p><p>Kumar Vijayendra’s accomplishments demonstrate his exceptional skills as a leader, problem solver, and expert in sustainability and small business management. His vision of driving a culture of continuous operational excellence and aligning small businesses with sustainability goals has significant implications for the economy, society, and the environment. Kumar’s expertise has allowed him to contribute to the improvement of organizations that serve the community, making him an asset to any organization.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://iamkumarv.com/">https://iamkumarv.com/</a> </p>
25 Jul, 2023
Kumar Vijayendra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1281_U7U66FRsoTZNQzN1-AzxfZRoyfp2vxm38mOFlvw/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1281_U7U66FRsoTZNQzN1-AzxfZRoyfp2vxm38mOFlvw/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>REWRITE:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpkWQh0PpeDx4w-hK4IP23wSnypsjKRRZCI9kCXEIN8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpkWQh0PpeDx4w-hK4IP23wSnypsjKRRZCI9kCXEIN8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
25 Sep, 2023
Kumar Vijayendra
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ttoefw9WVJJnHZIdaW4qDvUD1DyRzqOv4HNPwiHtVEk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ttoefw9WVJJnHZIdaW4qDvUD1DyRzqOv4HNPwiHtVEk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
07 Feb, 2023
Actress Samantha Lockwood Discusses A New Age for Women in Cinema
<p> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/f8NYz9vQj-iqK3wIm0D2Witlmx9ZjWvbgSDrHR-tDLP2xhf4RWuVmNPvi3uObxq6fb41ZdaISwr-M2vbgPf9qhGGJ5ImdvMYyGSx0z3QwgLQMxibSS4mQ5Onw2BHLOx8g9i3D8vVIO_3XZ4irA7Cvq4"></figure><p>Strong female characters have become more prominent in new age cinema, as the industry continues to promote a better representation of women in film. Women have been portrayed in a variety of roles in recent years, ranging from protagonists to villains, and everything in between. This shift in representation is not only important for giving female characters a voice, but also for empowering women and inspiring their own self-confidence. By seeing strong female characters on the big screen, audiences are able to witness powerful female characters who are self-assured and confident in their own right. This shift in representation is incredibly important for breaking down gender stereotypes and creating a more diverse Hollywood landscape.</p><p><a href="https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1626125/">Samantha Lockwood</a>, an influential actress, excited about her next passion projects, has voiced her desire to participate in this renaissance of women represented in movies and television. Having starred in action roles in hit shows such as Hawaii 5-0, as well as the 2010 Action/Comedy “Shoot The Hero”, Lockwood is considered a cornerstone in the industry, as a woman who finds joy in playing characters with great depth. She is optimistic and excited about the bright future for women in film and television. </p><p>“I am a huge believer in seeing strong, funny, and intelligent women in film and television,” Lockwood explains. “This push for better representation is becoming increasingly relevant in the genres of Comedy, Romance, and Action.” Lockwood goes on to express that for so long, women were written as one-off characters–the pretty face or the “hot body” for the audience to look at. But times are shifting and actresses like Samantha Lockwood are thrilled to have the opportunity to represent go-getter women and to share their stories.</p><p>Born and raised in the LA County area of Southern California, Lockwood has been anchored in the Hollywood scene since birth. As the daughter of veteran, sci-fi icon, Gary Lockwood, (best known for his roles as astronaut Frank Poole in the film <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i>, and in his film debut, <i>Wild in the Country</i>, with Elvis Presley), Samantha spent her early days on sets with her father and grew up being trained by the best acting coaches in LA. The love for this craft was fostered throughout her childhood, and would take her all across the globe. The actress was also noted by venerated film star Gena Rowlands as one of the brightest she’d had the chance to see in action, stating, “Few young actresses have as much elan as Samantha.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/HyzNIYWouuWHnka0yeZPHs-EOEV3aT34vEq1FAGlpPZYznuorjtgV0i4he0fFbx9FXLh4kWA_McpqBY_Aqul3blNHgsu_1-63UMNtSXFqoSNH2lb_k7IAJOZ_NRsXCL59qzbx33NW5lNhOjb4hySNNQ"></figure><p>Samantha Lockwood’s most recent work in the upcoming crime/thriller film “God is a Bullet” alongside Jaime Foxx and Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, is her first step back into the industry after the passing of her mother. This role is exciting, not just as a resurgence onto the set, but also because the film was directed by Gena’s Rowland’s son, Nick Cassavetes. The a feeling of familiarity that came with being on set with close friends like Jonathan Tucker was a really comforting way to get back into the scene,</p><p>Lockwood also attributes a portion of her success to her late mother, who’s passing in March 2019 shook the very core of the Los Angeles community, as her influence stretched far. As president of “<a href="https://www.pswift.org/">Palm Springs Women in Film and Television ”</a> Denise Dubarry was also a renowned producer, actress and philanthropist, who’s work more than quadrupled the following of the PSWIFT organization. Lockwood explains how much watching her mother tirelessly strive to create healthy and equal opportunities for women influenced her own dreams. Dubarry even went as far as launching the Broken Glass Awards, which highlighted stories of powerful women who broke through the glass ceiling. </p><p>A world-traveler at heart, Samantha Lockwood has been everywhere: from India, to London, and the far corners of Europe/Asia. She recognizes the growth that she has seen in herself as a woman and actress, and has expressed that her best work is on the horizon. </p><p>“One of my biggest inspirations throughout my career is Meryl Streep,” she says, while discussing her journey. “We met once and she had some wonderful and wise words for me. She said, <i>‘Life has a lot of ups and downs, and it is important that we learn to ride in the middle.’ </i>I found this to be one of the phrases that I live and learn by. My journey gives me a depth of understanding and empathy, which I can utilize in my roles. My life experiences only deepens my well and gives me more to draw from when I’m acting.”</p><p>Lockwood pursues roles that will allow her to reach into her rich experiences as a woman and an action star, and give life to characters that other intelligent, funny, and independent women can relate to. She has a deep desire to be influential to young ladies all over the world, hoping to inspire and educate them on what real women look like. </p><p>“I respect beauty,” she begins, “but there is more to women than their bodies and pretty faces.” There are laundry lists of modern day actresses that Lockwood expresses gratitude and respect for, some of which include Emily Blunt, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jessica Chastain. “These women are incredible, and the characters they play have so much depth and charm to them.”</p><p>Even though Lockwood feels that LA and Hawaii, where she resided for years with her late mother, are a home to her, Samantha has found a part-time residence on the East Coast, where she has recently signed with MI Talent in Atlanta, and MAA in New York. This relocation comes at the perfect time, as the industry in Atlanta is bustling with new talent, and it will allow her a chance to spend her father’s retirement with him on the East Coast.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/hzvlKXQ1zMsbsHyyIs6rbuPvmjP-tI5UYds0rmzNISvY-p8kHHRtItnz3g44GJtD-OjgI2vCstg6T1EY0x5MSfa8v8eexMM7fbB3vw98BzD5f4IhmLbM3pviKivUeLQrn25-QH23zZsO5Ul6gv58Jw0"></figure><p>While actively pursuing lateral movement in the world of acting, Lockwood also stretches her entrepreneurial muscle as the founder and owner of <a href="https://fleurings.com/">Fleurings</a>, a unique, versatile, and wearable Hawaiian vase jewelry line. The successful jewelry business is wildly popular in Hawaii, and allows the wearer to don fresh flowers as jewelry. For styling inspiration, visit the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fleurings/?hl=en">Fleurings instagram</a> page or shop directly on their website.</p><p>Her career goals include bringing versatility and high-quality feminine representation to the industry, as well as to potentially shoot a film or show overseas in London. “Ultimately,” Lockwood comments, “I want to put good vibes into the world. My mother was a huge inspiration throughout my whole life, and with her recent passing, I have been really hoping to play a woman like her: someone confident, charming, and inspiring.” </p><p>To find out more about Samantha Lockwood and her upcoming projects, follow her on </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samanthalockwood/?hl=en">Instagram.</a></p><p> </p><p>While actively pursuing lateral movement in the world of acting, Lockwood also stretches her entrepreneurial muscle as the founder and owner of <a href="https://fleurings.com/">Fleurings</a>, a unique, versatile, and wearable Hawaiian vase jewelry line. The successful jewelry business is wildly popular in Hawaii, and allows the wearer to don fresh flowers as jewelry. For styling inspiration, visit the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fleurings/?hl=en">Fleurings instagram</a> page or shop directly on their website.</p><p>Her career goals include bringing versatility and high-quality feminine representation to the industry, as well as to potentially shoot a film or show overseas in London. “Ultimately,” Lockwood comments, “I want to put good vibes into the world. My mother was a huge inspiration throughout my whole life, and with her recent passing, I have been really hoping to play a woman like her: someone confident, charming, and inspiring.” </p><p>To find out more about Samantha Lockwood and her upcoming projects, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samanthalockwood/?hl=en">Instagram.</a> </p>
19 Jan, 2023
The Digitus Agency Provides Growth Strategies to B2B Companies
<p>Scottsdale, Arizona–</p><p>Digitus Firm, a Scottsdale-based Growth Marketing Agency that aids B2B businesses with their marketing efforts, is pleased to share the trade secrets it has acquired over the course of its career. Ryan Holmes, a Pepperdine University alumni and former head of growth at a Forbes-ranked top-five startup accelerator, launched the business. Holmes states that the company's mission is to accelerate organizations toward scalability with custom-designed marketing methods that include content marketing, growth spearing, sales scripting, sponsored advertisements, and SEO, among other tactics. </p><p>Holmes holds, about the company's clientele, "We take a tailored approach." Digitus Agency believes that while certain marketing methods may be generically applicable, each business is unique and has individual marketing needs.</p><p>Digitus Agency has witnessed businesses who wish to handle their own marketing matters. “These companies often devote significant time and resources to their marketing initiatives,” claims Holmes. Digitus Agency maintains that collaborating with a marketing specialist is a beneficial way to increase traffic more effectively and efficiently. </p><p>A firm that has aided numerous industries, including entertainment organizations, healthcare clinics, and law firms, Digitus Agency prides itself on its specialized approach. Following a one-on-one consultation call during which Digitus Agency listens to and analyzes a company's market position, the organization offers several services and trade secrets. The services include, among others, the creation of growth experiments, prospect spearing and lead generation, sales scripting, content marketing, and SEO. After implementing a Digitus Agency plan, the company provides a knowledgeable team of content writers, expert digital marketers, and quality assurance professionals.</p><p>Holmes continues, “We believe that as the market evolves and expands, so should we. We desire to always remain relevant and armed with fresh ideas and insights." Through the competence of its team members, the company has gathered a vast amount of specialized industry knowledge. Digitus Agency is an organization that strives to provide this knowledge to others, along with its skills in keyword planning, technical audits, and link development to the commercial sector.</p><p>The group seeks to divulge its trade secrets to firms across the United States and to collaborate with other inspired and motivated businesses. "To us, success is enabling a corporation to pursue even more ambitious commercial ambitions," adds Holmes.</p><p><i>Digitus Agency is a growth marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was founded by Ryan Holmes, who previously was brought on as head of growth to Forbes-ranked top five business accelerator. There, Holmes solved scalability and profitability issues. Soon after, he started Digitus, a full-service growth agency. The company aims to scale businesses through growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, content marketing, and more. Digitus Agency is excited to add new members to the team and grow into a full-service agency utilized across the United States. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at Ryan@digitusagency.com and visit https://digitusagency.com/</i></p>
19 Jan, 2023
Digitus Agency Is Preparing to Grow its Team of Marketing and Growth Experts
<p>Scottsdale, Arizona–</p><p>Digitus Agency, a <i>Growth Marketing Agency</i> located in Scottsdale, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its staff — a group of growth advisors renowned for assisting businesses with revenue growth through company-developed growth strategies. The group, formed by Ryan Holmes, seeks to improve customers' revenue using various techniques, including content marketing, sales scripting, growth spearing, email production, and SEO. The corporate expansion is intended to act as motivation for the Digitus Agency mission of assisting businesses in achieving their objectives, enabling the formulation of ever more audacious ambitions.</p><p>The firm frequently observes local, worldwide, unique, and veteran businesses independently pursue marketing success. Digitus Agency recognizes the attractiveness of cost-free exposure but believes that learning the skills required to expedite and perfect the process can take years.</p><p>Holmes asserts, "We want the best for our clients because their success is our success." Digitus Agency utilizes its expertise and experience to assist B2B organizations in garnering exposure via growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, sales scripting, content marketing, SEO, and other strategies. The firm plans to expand its team of specialists, who excel in keyword planning, technical audits, and link development.</p><p>"The goal to extend this team further stems from a desire to improve our own expertise and approach to stay current," adds Holmes. Digitus Agency has already broken the code on how to advertise firms and expand their reach. Desiring fresh perspectives, Digitus Agency recognizes that maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace involves ongoing innovation and adaptability. To this end, they have remained loyal to their founder's goal by recruiting new members with a wide range of expertise – offering new tactics that aim for success across all industries.</p><p>The Digitus Agency strategy provides individual consultation calls to firms seeking assistance. Before commencing the marketing process, the Digitus Agency team attempts to adopt a customized approach throughout the conversations by determining the growth stage of the firm.</p><p>"We feel it is necessary to comprehend the who, what, where, and why of an enterprise to ensure its success. After attentively listening to each client's marketing needs, we use a personalized and customized strategy," adds Holmes. The customer is then paired with the team of experts they require, including content writers, digital marketing strategists, and quality assurance team members.</p><p>Holmes affirms, "We are proud of our group." The organization places a premium on maintaining a network of innovative experts and growth advisors since they view innovation and creativity as essential to success.</p><p><i>Digitus Agency is a growth marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was founded by Ryan Holmes, who previously was brought on as head of growth to Forbes-ranked top five business accelerator. There, Holmes solved scalability and profitability issues. Soon after, he started Digitus, a full-service growth agency. The company aims to scale businesses through growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, content marketing, and more. Digitus Agency is excited to add new members to the team and grow into a full-service agency utilized across the United States. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at Ryan@digitusagency.com and visit https://digitusagency.com/</i></p>
18 Jan, 2023
Digitus Agency Offers Marketing Secrets to B2B Companies
<p>Scottsdale, Arizona–</p><p>Digitus Agency, a Scottsdale-based Growth Marketing Agency that services B2B businesses in their marketing efforts, is pleased to offer companies industry secrets the business has collected along its journey. The company was founded by Ryan Holmes, a Pepperdine University graduate and previously head of growth to a Forbes-ranked top-five business accelerator. Holmes holds that the business’s mission is to launch companies into scaling success through specially-crafted marketing strategies involving content marketing, growth spearing, sales scripting, paid advertisements, SEO, and other services.</p><p>“We take an individualized approach,” says Holmes about the company’s clients. Digitus Agency holds the belief that, although certain tactics can work as blanket approaches, each business is different and has different marketing needs. </p><p>Digitus Agency has witnessed businesses utilize valuable time and resources to handle marketing matters alone. One of the first secrets the company reveals to its clients is that partnering with those who know how to market is essential to driving traffic more efficiently and effectively. </p><p>Digitus Agency has helped various businesses, including entertainment companies, healthcare clinics, and law firms. After a one-on-one consultation call where Digitus Agency hears and considers a business and its placement in the market, the company offers a range of services that contain industry secrets they’ve picked up. The services include personally-designed growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, sales scripting, content marketing, SEO, and more. After the business is set up with a Digitus Agency plan, it is provided with a team of growth advisors expert in content writing, digital marketing, and quality assurance.</p><p>“We’re proud of our team,” says Holmes, “we believe that as the market shifts and expands, so should we. We always aim to stay up-to-date and prepared with fresh ideas and insights.” The company has collected a pool of exclusive industry knowledge through the experience of its team members. The Digitus Agency group has expertise in keyword strategy, technical audits, and link building and wishes to share this with the world of businesses.</p><p>The company hopes to take its secrets to businesses across the U.S. and grow alongside inspiring, motivated companies. “To us, success is helping a business so much that they can spend their time on even bolder business goals,” says Holmes.</p><p><i>Digitus Agency is a growth marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was founded by Ryan Holmes, who previously was brought on as head of growth to Forbes-ranked top five business accelerator. There, Holmes solved scalability and profitability issues. Soon after, he started Digitus, a full-service growth agency. The company aims to scale businesses through growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, content marketing, and more. Digitus Agency is excited to add new members to the team and grow into a full-service agency utilized across the United States. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at Ryan@digitusagency.com and visit https://digitusagency.com/</i></p>
19 Jan, 2023
Digitus Agency Prepares to Expand its Team of Marketing and Growth Specialists
<p>Scottsdale, Arizona–</p><p>Digitus Agency, a Scottsdale-based Growth Marketing Agency, is pleased to announce the expansion of its team – a talented crew of growth advisors known for helping businesses scale their revenue through company-developed growth strategies. The group, founded by Ryan Holmes, hopes to increase clients’ revenue through various tactics, which include growth spearing, sales scripting, content marketing, paid ads, SEO, and more. The company expansion aims to serve as inspiration for the Digitus Agency mission of helping companies achieve their goals, allowing for the creation of even bolder ones. </p><p>The agency often witnesses local, international, novel, and experienced business efforts to handle marketing success independently. Digitus Agency understands the desirability of growing without spending but asserts that the skills necessary to streamline and perfect the process can take years to learn.</p><p>“We want the best for our clients and wish to make their lives easier by offering up what we’ve learned over the years,” holds Holmes, “our success is their success.” Digitus Agency draws from its own industry knowledge and experience to help guide businesses through marketing endeavors, utilizing uniquely-crafted services in growth experiment design, prospect spearing, sales scripting, content marketing, and more. The company operates with a team of experts in lead generation, paid ads, and sales, which it now expects to grow.</p><p>“The plan to expand this team further,” says Holmes, “comes from a wish to expand our own knowledge and strategy to stay up-to-date.” Digitus Agency has previously cracked the code on how to expose and scale businesses through marketing. The company wishes to bring new ideas and minds to the table. Digitus Agency understands that staying ahead of the market requires constant evolution and adaptation. To this end, it has stayed true to its vision by bringing on new members with a diverse portfolio of knowledge – providing updated strategies that target success across all industries.</p><p>Since its foundation, Digitus Agency has offered one-on-one consultation calls to businesses looking for help. During the calls, the Digitus Agency group aims to take a personalized approach, figuring out where a business is in its growth before initiating the marketing process.</p><p>“We believe it’s essential to understand who, what, where, and why a business is to see to its success. We take an individualized and tailored approach to each client’s marketing needs after actively listening to them,” says Holmes. Then, clients are provided with the team of talent that they require, including content writers, digital marketing strategists, and quality assurance team members.</p><p>“We are proud of our team,” holds Holmes. The company prioritizes maintaining a network of inspired creatives and professionals, as they see innovation and creativity as essential to growth. </p><p><i>Digitus Agency is a growth marketing agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was founded by Ryan Holmes, who previously was brought on as head of growth to Forbes-ranked top five business accelerator. There, Holmes solved scalability and profitability issues. Soon after, he started Digitus, a full-service growth agency. The company aims to scale businesses through growth experiment design, prospect spearing and lead generation, content marketing, and more. Digitus Agency is excited to add new members to the team and grow into a full-service agency utilized across the United States. To learn more, email Ryan Holmes at Ryan@digitusagency.com and visit the Digitus Agency website at https://digitusagency.com/</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
D&D Innovative LLC Founder Set to Speak in Dallas, on the Heels of Company’s Original Products Launch in May 2023
<p>Dallas, Texas– D&D Innovative, a company that exists heavily within the market of product development, has announced that it will be taking a leadership role in the creation of its own original products and content, which will be released in May 2023. The company is looking forward to increasing their product value in each field that it markets itself within.</p><p>Owner and founder of D&D Innovative LLC, Devon Brown, is an aspiring professional athlete turned entrepreneur with the hopes of building his company from the ground up, in an influential market space by curating a variety of products in a wide value range. The company originally started as a licensing platform, where it would develop and hold patents and then resell them after nurturing its value growth. The company also worked through the eCommerce webspace for several years before making this latest change. </p><p>Alongside its expected product launches, D&D Innovative is also thrilled to announce its jump into social media, where it hopes to gather traffic and an audience of like minded individuals. Additionally, this business hopes to branch further into the world of marketing, as well as self care. As an athlete, Brown recognizes the need for marketable self-care products and encouragement aimed directly at the sports industry. </p><p>“I’m an aspiring professional athlete,” he explains, “so when the time came for me to stop, reflect, and care for my own needs, I looked around and realized that this market space was empty.” In hopes to fill that space, Brown is gearing up to incorporate this desire into his company’s upcoming product launch. </p><p>With so much on the horizon for D&D Innovative, the company is also preparing to release a series of podcasts, which will highlight upcoming news reports within the company’s headquarters as well as share entrepreneurial success tips, and advice on how to run a business. This series will launch, beginning in February 2023 and will release new episodes regularly. </p><p>Finally, as D&D Innovative prepares for all of its upcoming developments and launches, CEO Devon Brown will be a featured speaker in a web seminar, as well as a live speaking event. The event will take place on August 2nd, 2023 in Dallas, Texas, where Brown will discuss the importance of self worth and how to break out of the mundane. </p><p>As a company with a lot coming to the market in 2023, D&D Innovative is gearing up to have a thrilling and innovative year. These upcoming changes and new developments are the exciting new start of a company, excited to continue growing.</p><p><i>D&D Innovative is a company that works alongside eCommerce and marketing to develop products and create patents. The company’s counter, Devon Brown is an aspiring professional athlete, with several upcoming speaking opportunities later in 2023. D&D Innovative will begin launching its own line of original products in May 2023. For more information about this company, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Devon Brown</i></p><p><a href="mailto:ddinnovativee@gmail.com"><i>ddinnovativee@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>DDinnovative.com</i></p>
26 Jan, 2023
Apex Economy Is Excited to Expand and Help New Coaches and Consultants
<p>North Olmsted, OH–</p><p>Apex Economy is pleased to announce that it will be taking on new coaches and consultants who want to grow and scale their business using automated Facebook communities as the vehicle. The company, founded by Thomas Berkley, aims to connect business owners to the company’s Facebook group marketing strategies. The new move aims to inspire the Apex Economy mission of helping coaches and consultants build profitable Facebook communities that generate relationships with prospects that turn into sales and clients.</p><p>The business specializes in Facebook groups. Clients of Apex Economy are met with the secrets behind Apex Economy's success. The company aspires to educate others on how to take a small Facebook group of a couple of thousand members and generate millions in revenue within months.</p><p>Apex Economy incorporates experience from its Facebook community, ATM Freedom University, which educates aspiring entrepreneurs on generating passive revenue via ATMs. Apex Economy utilizes ATM Freedom University strategies, such as its AGC system, to assist new coaches and consultants in growing their groups without spending thousands of dollars on advertisements or cold-contacting strangers. "We feel that adopting the AGC system makes the sales process much more manageable, allowing you to close more sales calls due to the fact that a community nurtures leads on your behalf," says Berkley.</p><p>“We wish to provide everything needed to be successful in these endeavors, from software to coaching calls to multiple weekly Q&A sessions,” holds Berkley, “we view our clients’ success as our success.”</p><p>In addition to lending its knowledge and experience, Apex Economy holds weekly giveaways, live training, and Q&A sessions for the Apex Economy community. During these, individuals frequently ask questions to understand how their business might flourish by creating simple yet lucrative Facebook groups.</p><p>"We are an organization that employs coaches and advisors primarily,” Berkley said, "We educate them on creating Facebook groups that produce relationships, talks, and purchases for their businesses." Now, the business intends to assist an even more significant number of clients in scaling through Facebook.</p><p>By taking on more clients, the company wishes to expand its own knowledge and experience while helping an even larger amount of coaches in their efforts. Apex Economy sees itself as a helping hand on an inspiring journey, where coaches and consultants are provided the tools they need to grow a business themselves.</p><p><i>Apex Economy is an organization that helps coaches and consultants grow their businesses through Facebook groups. The company helps clients start, scale, and enlarge Facebook groups and communities, fostering them into loyal clients and buyer bases. Now, Apex Economy is pleased to announce the expansion of its efforts, teaching even more coaches and clients how to scale through Facebook. To learn more, contact Thomas Berkley at thomas@apexeconomy.com and visit the Apex Economy Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/apexeconomy.</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Tas Islam
<p>Tech Giant Walton Launches U.S. Market Operations by Joining CES 2023</p><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada–<a href="http://www.globalwalton.com">Walton LLC USA</a> (“Walton USA”), which aims to make the United States’ electronics industry more eco-friendly, will introduce its green vision to the world at this month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. From January 5-8, 2023 at Pavilion #17928 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, attendees will be able to learn about Walton USA’s new products, which will redefine the future of sustainable technologies.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.ces.tech/">CES 2023</a> is hosted by the Consumer Technology Association and is known worldwide for its embrace of the impossible becoming possible. For four days, the future becomes tangible, with solutions to the globe’s biggest problems presented in nearly every industry. The Managing Director/CEO of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, Golam Murshed, says that it was this “can do” spirit that attracted Walton USA to this year’s event.</p><p>“Walton’s employees believe strongly that their innovative technologies can lead the world in a more sustainable direction and give future generations a better tomorrow,” Murshed says. “We could not pass up such an excellent opportunity to present our products at CES 2023, and we cannot wait to see what our talented peers have dreamed up as well.”</p><p>The Vice President of Walton USA, Tasriqul Islam, believes that with Walton USA presenting at CES 2023, both American businesses and consumers will be inspired to reimagine where the nation’s electronics sector is headed. </p><p>“Attendees will be able to see cutting-edge products that will challenge their understanding of sustainability in technology and that were made by Walton’s team of designers and engineers,” Islam says.</p><p>“Join us at CES 2023, where you will share in our excitement for a better world for everyone through green electronics.” says Mostafa Nahid Hossain, Chief Business Officer of Walton TV. “It will reaffirm that all of us can have hope for a stronger society and healthier planet so long as we dare to think differently and work to make our dreams a reality.”</p><p><i>Walton LLC USA launched in 2022 with the opening of its R&D facility in Texas, where its engineers work to innovate new product designs and quality standards for the international electronics sector. Walton LLC USA will soon be launching operations all over North and South America so that the drive to sustainability in technology will continue.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Walton LLC USA, please contact:</i></p><p><i>Tasriqul Islam, Walton LLC USA </i></p><p><a href="mailto:vp@waltonllc.us"><i>vp@waltonllc.us</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>682.557.6009</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=globalwalton.com&t=h.eJw1jUEOgyAQAL9iOLfiEgXx5Fe2ulpbBIKLPTT9e8uh58nMvEVOTgyVuDPHQcrVhRu6FzoOvp7CLi6VeBbuiUNaF267TukW5IPQ-83TuO2R0pb3a0xFkAtR32swiB2aaVKWZkUwG2sJoYVGgjaq17ZRTa2g9Kn0GY_xZFpTyPH4n-cf8dm5zxdyjDOh.MEUCIQD2VCWGDmbhSwewBKF_rGXjYFXDT0XzsZoyOUS9_fFxXAIgB32rTDHWSHKACavZfaVwYGAYTIIEhOub-h5zwgKNALw"><i>globalwalton.com</i></a></p><p> </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Relieve Chronic Pain While You Sleep With the SONU Sleep System
<p><br>Living with chronic pain can be a daily challenge. It can have a huge impact on your life, making everyday activities and tasks that much harder. Chronic pain can make it difficult to concentrate, complete tasks, and even find the motivation to get out of bed and face the day. It can also take a toll on your mental health, leading to feelings of sadness, frustration and even depression. The pain can range from mild to severe, and can be felt in many different parts of the body, including the head, back and joints. Fortunately, there are many treatments and lifestyle changes that can help to manage chronic pain and make life a little easier.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bmBbFgPnqnNvmJrmGR72V5npL1DDskulzllSgi-50SznrRmVbQyvu-weDLdZhUAr0-QOfAO3KGvh4kzxE0h7EXnKkqMcMTKhp6kk8ZUFQXt97T7BLg9Ei04tf5DbbXMmuC8tGGHEUMmwDiPE0umaRsA"></figure><p>One such treatment may seem like a simple change, but getting the right mattress is one of the easiest and best ways to help relieve your chronic pain.</p><p>The SONU Sleep System is “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers,” but it goes farther than that. For as long as the product has been on the market, which is about a year, the SONU has exclusively been available to customers <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a> and has boasted five star reviews from almost every buyer. Some of the reviews discuss how revolutionary the system is for their chronic knee, back, neck and joint pain. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System provides the right amount of support, cushioning and contouring to keep the spine aligned while relieving pressure points. It also helps to reduce tossing and turning that can be caused by discomfort. Doctors recommend a good night's sleep to people who suffer from chronic pain and for any patient’s overall well being. Getting enough sleep helps the body to rest and recover, allowing it to better cope with the pain. This can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which can end up exacerbating chronic pain. Sleeping is our body’s way of repairing what is broken, as well as reducing inflammation, which is often a common factor in chronic pain. </p><p>The SONU mattress offers users a way to relieve the pressure on areas of the body that often suffer from chronic pain. The patented Comfort Channel allows for the full range of motion of the shoulders and arms within the mattress, not just on top. Side sleepers benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the night. </p><p>Additionally, The SONU is designed to align the spine while side sleeping, enabling reduced tensions and better breathing throughout the night. This revolutionary feat is accomplished by allowing the shoulders to immerse into the Comfort Channel, leveling the vertebrae within the neck and upper back, while supporting the upper torso. The design also allows the hips to sink in, leveling the vertebrae in the lower back, creating a full alignment of the vertebrae throughout the entire body.</p><p>One review raves, saying “I would always wake up with my whole arm going dead until I bought this mattress, and now I no longer have that issue. My shoulders thank me so much.” Another goes on to say “I have no more shoulder pain and numbness. I can now sleep through the night and not wake up in pain. If anyone is even thinking about getting a SONU sleep system, don't think anymore. Pull that trigger. I 100% guarantee you will not be disappointed.” </p><p>Whether you’re looking for relief, or just a bit of extra comfort and support, the SONU Sleep System is the best mattress for your chronic pain relief.</p>
24 Feb, 2023
What Makes The SONU Sleep So Special?
<p>Replacing your old mattress can be a daunting task, but it is worth the effort. It can provide better support for your body and help you get a better night's sleep. When shopping for a new mattress, it is important to consider the size, type and firmness. It is also important to test out the mattress in a store or take advantage of an in-home trial period to ensure it is comfortable. Taking the time to find the perfect mattress for you will ensure a better night's sleep for years to come. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System is “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers.” For as long as the product has been on the market, which is only about a year, the SONU has exclusively been available to customers <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a>. However, due to popular demand and five star reviews across the board, the team at SONU Sleep has announced that the innovative mattress will soon be available in retail stores across the country. </p><p>With so many positive reviews, there will be no doubt that these mattresses will sell out of their retailers quickly. So before you run out to update your old mattress with just another one of the same, here are some of the features that make the SONU a better upgrade. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UxVJceT5Piu1CwIsZQbViBnTD9wc4uqtn6RW9jS_zFjiqxwDDMWoeVVn_BcrDMhr0g0QAlzlKf_7xfGxK5VcWTdWTQ1sXSbKfC69tYEQOi1NUZ5sRoFgaPAtUflJAQf7oUo0TgimQfFjIlvRvinWNA0"></figure><p><strong>The Comfort Channel</strong></p><p>The patented Comfort Channel of the SONU Sleep System allows for the full range of motion of the shoulders and arms within the mattress, not just on top. Side sleepers benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the night. </p><p><strong>The Support Pillows</strong></p><p>In unison with the Comfort Channel, SONU utilizes its Support Pillows, which are the key to the unique immersive support system. Each SONU mattress contains a stack of two layers of Support Pillows, and within each stack are individual layers, particularly engineered to allow the pillow to be laterally malleable while still maintaining ideal vertical support.</p><p><strong>Sink-In Support </strong></p><p>The SONU is designed to align the spine while side sleeping, enabling reduced tensions, better breathing and sound sleep throughout the night. This revolutionary feat is accomplished by allowing the shoulders to immerse into the Comfort Channel, leveling the vertebrae within the neck and upper back, while supporting the upper torso. The material also allows the hips to sink in, leveling the vertebrae in the lower back, creating a full alignment of the vertebrae throughout the entire body.</p><p>Boasting hundreds of five star reviews online, it's no wonder that SONU Sleep is claiming to be the most revolutionary mattress in decades. Couples can finally optimize their comfort and sleep better with the SONU Sleep System. If you are looking to elevate your sleeping situation, regardless of the reasons, The SONU is the most advanced and unique way to do so. </p>
25 Feb, 2023
How Investing in a SONU Sleep System Can Fix Your Sleep Troubles.
<p>SONU Sleep, the company responsible for The SONU Sleep System has recently announced that it will be launching in stores throughout 2023. This innovative sleep system is “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers,” and while it is currently exclusively available <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a>, due to popular demand and overwhelmingly positive reviews, the team at SONU is excited to make the push into the retail market.</p><p>So what makes the SONU different from a traditional mattress? </p><p>According to sleep studies, the typical flat mattress that humans have been using for decades is overdue for an update, as it does not provide the proper support or space needed by the body. The flat design cannot contour to the natural curves and lines of the body, which can cause pressure points and leave areas unsupported.The team at SONU has developed their new product to allow customers, who prefer to sleep on their side, a way to enjoy the benefits of not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on their arms and shoulders constantly. The goal for the customer is that this unique product will result in higher comfort and sound sleep throughout the night. </p><p><strong>No More Joint Pain</strong></p><p>By allowing the spine to align properly, SONU’s design has been shown to relieve the pain that comes with side sleeping on a traditional mattress. The unique way in which it contours to the user’s body helps to keep the pressure off of joints that may otherwise be squashed overnight by the weight of the body against a flat mattress.</p><p><strong>Breathe Right</strong></p><p>The SONU Sleep System also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue by enabling its users to sleep through the night on their sides, helping to keep otherwise restricted airways open. Sleeping on your back can induce snoring in many people. When lying on your back, the muscles and tissue in the back of your throat can relax and block the airway, making it more difficult to breathe. The vibration of the air passing through the blockage can cause snoring. The SONU makes it easy and comfortable to sleep on your side, relieving that snoring issue in the middle of the night. </p><p><strong>Relief of Chronic Pain</strong></p><p>The right mattress can be an important part of relieving chronic pain, and SONU Sleep has been working on this design for years, so that it can accomplish just that. The SONU Sleep System provides the right amount of support, cushioning, and contouring to keep the spine aligned and relieve pressure points. It also helps to reduce tossing and turning that can be caused by discomfort. </p><p>"At SONU Sleep, the voice of our customers is critical to our success," explains Brad Hall, co-founder of SONU Sleep. “We approach the feedback of our customers with the utmost attention as we design new models and accessories." As SONU Sleep’s mattress for side sleepers hits retailers in 2023, the company continues to develop new, innovative sleep solutions. </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Side Sleepers Rejoice! The SONU Sleep System Was Made Just For You
<p><a href="https://sonusleep.com/">The SONU Sleep System</a> is the most recent innovation in the mattress market, boasting five-star reviews with every purchase. Its revolutionary design has various special elements that are specifically designed to give side sleepers a uniquely comfortable night of sleep.</p><p>SONU is offering their products for $600 off of the original retail price and adding two free top pillows for each customer that orders before the 24th of February, as a part of their President’s Day Sale event. SONU provides their customers with exclusive online sales, so it is imperative as a side sleeper, to keep an eye on their website.</p><p>The patented Comfort Channel and Support Pillow system provides vertebrae and torso support while giving each user the space their arms and shoulders have always needed to get a relieving night’s sleep. The SONU Sleep System, which is found exclusively on <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">their website,</a> is the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers. The product finally allows the user's arms to rest where they’re meant to, comfortably within the mattress, enabling the user to have “the best sleep of their life.” </p><p>The revolutionary system molds to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with all other mattresses. The result is a truly unique level of comfort and an unforgettably relieving sleeping experience.</p><p>SONU is revolutionizing the mattress industry and changing the game for side sleepers. After years of research, development iterations and thorough testing, developers of the SONU, Stason Strong and Bradley Hall, have figured out the problems with the traditional flat mattress design and have engineered ways to solve them. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System is the first mattress on the market that allows its users to immerse into the mattress, rather than simply resting on top which can lead to undesirable positioning of the spine and vertebrae. The features within the mattress allow for the full range of motion of shoulders and arms below the surface which helps to mold to the sleeper’s unique body shape, regardless of their desired position. </p><p>SONU Sleep’s design can enable a great deal of relief for joint pain, while providing more support in the areas of the body that are prone to discomfort. Muscle pain, chronic discomfort and injuries in the neck, arms, shoulders and chest can be greatly reduced by SONU's unique immersive support system. The sides of the Comfort Channel also act as hand supports when holding a device or book, reducing hand and wrist tension when reading and scrolling. Finally, back sleepers who snore can roll to the side without the usual discomfort to help with snoring relief. The SONU mattress was developed by the creators to achieve each of these objectives.</p><p>Your mattress is an essential part of achieving sound sleep and good health. Investing in The SONU Sleep System can make all the difference when it comes to sleeping better and feeling more refreshed and energized everyday. </p>
21 Feb, 2023
Bradley Hall
<p><i>Los Angeles, California </i>– The SONU Sleep System is the newest innovation when it comes to mattress design. The company, SONU Sleep, has only had this product available for less than a year and exclusively online, but because of popular demand , “the world’s first mattress designed for side sleepers” will now start becoming available in retail stores.</p><p>Expected to hit stores throughout 2023, SONU Sleep is looking forward to their continued growth as the leading mattress developer working to solve modern sleeping problems. Though currently it is available only through their site, <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">SonuSleep.com</a>, The SONU Sleep System will now be seen increasingly in stores throughout the year.</p><p>The SONU is the culmination of extensive research and development for the benefit of side sleepers, created by co-founders Bradley Hall and Stason Strong. The duo designed the SONU specifically for users who prefer to sleep on their sides, working to make it more comfortable for them than a traditional mattress.</p><p>The team at SONU has developed this product to allow customers who prefer to sleep on their side to enjoy the benefits from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on their arms and shoulders constantly. The goal for the customer is that the use of their product will result in sound sleep throughout the night.</p><p>The featured design allows the users’ arms to rest naturally where they’re meant to, within the patented Comfort Channel. The added Support Pillow system molds to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with other mattresses. The result is a unique level of comfort and a relieving sleeping experience. This system has been developed to help relieve joint and muscle pain, chronic discomfort and injuries in the neck, arms, shoulders and chest.</p><p>In order to achieve this, the mattress from SONU Sleep will allow the users’ arms and shoulders to fully immerse within the bed. This is made possible by the inclusion of the Comfort Channel, which creates a luxurious space in which the arms can rest. The Comfort Channel is also designed to allow the user’s wrists to sit comfortably on the side of the mattress to make it less restrictive when it comes to using a phone, tablet or book. The company responsible for these patented products is excited for this upcoming launch in retail stores, to further grow their business and help side sleepers nationwide.</p><p>“The world has been sleeping on flat beds for centuries,” explains Strong, “but the human body is not flat… It is now time for a change” He and Hall had this idea in mind while developing the product made for side sleepers everywhere. The mattress, which will soon be seen in stores, works to support the human body, adapting and shaping to relieve pressure on the body where needed each night, including the hips and shoulders.</p><p>By allowing the spine to align properly, SONU’s design has been shown to relieve the pain that comes with side sleeping on a traditional mattress. It also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue by enabling its users to sleep through the night on their sides, helping to keep otherwise restricted airways open.</p><p>After extensive research, followed by a series of prototypes, trials and thorough testing, Stason, Brad and their team at SONU have pinpointed the problems with the traditional flat mattress design and have worked to solve them with their SONU Sleep System mattress, soon to be available on the retail market. The SONU was developed for the purpose of solving traditional issues surrounding sleep. The ability to fully immerse in the SONU mattress is a completely new development for the industry.</p><p>“At SONU Sleep, the voice of our customers is critical to our success,” Hall explains. “We approach the feedback of our customers with the utmost attention as we design new models and accessories.” As SONU Sleep’s mattress for side sleepers hits retailers in 2023, the company hopes to continuously work to develop new, innovative sleep solutions.</p><p><i>SONU Sleep is a company that works in the mattress industry and has recently announced the launch of “the world’s first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This product will be hitting retailers in 2023. For more information about this product and the rest of the work being done at SONU, visit their website, SonuSleep.com.</i></p><p><i> </i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
The SONU Sleep System: For Athletes Who Prefer Side Sleeping
<p>Sleeping on your side can be detrimental to your arms and shoulders due to the unnatural position it puts them in. When you are sleeping on your side, your arms and shoulders are in a twisted position that can cause pain and discomfort in the morning, as well as long-term damage. This position can put strain on the muscles and ligaments in your arms and shoulders and can even cause nerve damage if left unchecked. Additionally, the pressure of lying on your arms and shoulders can cause them to become numb and tingly, leading to an uncomfortable night's sleep.</p><p>This can be particularly detrimental to professional athletes, whose livelihood depends on how well they perform in their respective industries. For athletes who love to sleep on their side, this position could have a negative effect on their performance. Poor sleep posture can lead to muscle and joint discomfort, which can affect an athlete's ability to perform at their best. It can also reduce the amount of restful sleep the athlete gets, which can lead to fatigue and a lack of focus in their training and competitions.</p><p>Furthermore, sleeping on your side can cause breathing difficulties and reduce blood flow to the muscles and brain. All of these issues can lead to a decrease in an athlete's performance, so it is important to be aware of the potential consequences of sleeping on your side.</p><p>Never before have athletes considered that a change in mattress might solve all of these problems. The SONU Sleep System does just that, with tons of five-star reviews and endorsements from professional sports players and even olympic medalists, who all swear by its innovative technology.</p><p>“I don’t know a single surfer who doesn’t wake up sore from the day before,” says Rob Kelly, a professional surfer. “Any time you lay on a normal mattress, all that pressure goes right to your shoulders. They say you should lay on your back, but that just isn’t as comfortable for me. But with my SONU, the Comfort Channel lets me stick my arm inside the mattress, relieving that pressure completely.” </p><p>Kelly in particular discusses the added benefits he gets from his SONU, by explaining his recent shoulder and clavicle injury, which required a surgery that still causes him pain. The use of the SONU Sleep System is beneficial for him, and anyone else with chronic pain due to injuries, who are looking to be more gentle with their muscles. </p><p>The practice of taking care of our bodies must continue into our sleeping situation, as our body does the most healing and repair while we sleep. During sleep, our brain produces substances such as growth hormones and melatonin, both of which help to repair and rebuild our bodies. Our bodies also use this time to clean up damaged cells and restore our energy levels. Sleep helps to reduce inflammation, which can be beneficial for a variety of muscle conditions. For athletes who struggle with swelling and pain, The SONU can be the perfect solution to both comfort and healing. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System has benefits for everyone, regardless of whether you are a professional athlete or not. People across the country are gushing about this ground-breaking mattress, thanking it for their relief from snoring, aching joints, and chronic muscular discomfort.</p><p>So many professional athletes agree: The SONU Sleep System is the newest, best innovation to come to the mattress market in decades. </p>
13 Feb, 2023
Why The SONU Sleep System is the Number 1 Choice for Athletes
<p>One of the best mattresses on the market is the SONU Sleep System, which only recently came onto the scene in 2022. The sports community, in particular, is already abuzz about the revolutionary new mattress designed to improve sleep quality and as a result, increase performance. The SONU is engineered to reduce pressures while side sleeping, allowing athletes to wake up feeling rested and energized. The mattress’s design also helps to reduce muscle fatigue and improve recovery time. SONU’s patented Comfort Channel and Support Pillow system, allows the arms and shoulders to rest at ease, reducing the need to roll-over and improving the quality of recovery for athletes to perform at their peak. With its innovative design and commitment to improving athletic performance, the SONU Sleep System is quickly becoming a must-have for professional athletes.</p><p>The company boasts endorsements and five-star reviews from Olympic medalists, surfers, pitchers, and skateboarders, who rely heavily on quality nights of sleep to keep them healthy and ready to perform their best. These athletes, as well as health and fitness experts alike all rely on their SONUs to improve recovery, breathing and quality of sleep every night. The result is better rejuvenation and performance every day.</p><p>Sleeping on your side can be bad for the arms and shoulders because it can put excessive pressure on these areas and lead to chronic pain and discomfort. This is especially true for athletes, who overuse their arms and shoulders during the day, as their muscles and joints may become fatigued and inflamed. When lying on the side, the upper arm and shoulder are pressed against traditional flat mattresses. This can cause the shoulder joint to become compressed, leading to pinched nerves, restricted blood flow, and muscle tension. Additionally, the neck may be twisted at an awkward angle, which can lead to headaches, upper back and neck pain, and limited range of motion, when using a normal mattress.</p><p>The masterful design utilizes their patented Comfort Channel, and Support Pillows, two integral aspects to what makes SONU unique. Never before has a mattress enabled sleepers to fully immerse into the bed. The patented system allows for the full range of motion of the shoulder and arms within the mattress, not just on top. Side sleepers benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the night. This is enabled by the Comfort Channel’s 10 inch deep negative space and its complimentary Support Pillows that have been engineered to perfectly support the sleeper’s upper torso while relieving pressure on the limbs.</p><p>“I’m a total side sleeper,” says Kim Glass, professional volleyball player and olympic medalist. “So when I saw this SONU mattress specifically for side sleepers, I knew I had to have it.” She goes on to say, “I was so tired of waking up with numb arms, and sore shoulders and neck.” Soreness in the body of a professional athlete is a detriment to their performance and career. Glass explains how this mattress helps her stay refreshed and rejuvenated every morning. </p><p>Paul Blackburn, All-star pitcher for the Oakland A’s, also raves about the SONU Sleep System. “Being able to sleep how I want, on my side, and still have room for my arms to rest naturally to recover for peak performance has been a game changer for me,” he explains. </p><p>The Comfort Channel, which offers space within the mattress for arms and shoulders to relax naturally, is also very useful for couples since it enables cuddling with far less pressure on limbs as compared to the pressure created by the flat surface of traditional mattresses, which often causes discomfort and pain while side sleeping.</p><p>The SONU Sleep System has benefits for everyone, regardless of your athletic abilities.. People nationwide are gushing about this ground-breaking mattress, thanking it for their relief from snoring, aching joints, and chronic muscular discomfort. The SONU Sleep System is offered in several sizes, including Twin XL, Queen, King, California King and Split King, to suit any demand.</p><p>So many people agree: The SONU Sleep System is the newest, best innovation to come to the mattress market in decades. </p>
13 Feb, 2023
Snore No More! The SONU Sleep System Makes It Easy To Breathe Right and Sleep Comfortably
<p>Snoring can be an annoying and disruptive habit, but it can also have a significant and detrimental impact on your overall health. Not only can it be a distraction for your partner, but snoring can also affect your sleep quality, your energy levels, and your overall mental and physical health. It can even lead to serious medical conditions such as sleep apnea and heart disease. It is important to understand the causes of snoring, the consequences, and the available treatments if you are suffering from this condition.</p><p>For most people, the root cause of snoring comes from being stuck sleeping on their back, gravity pulling their mouth open, and their nose obstructed by the position of their neck and head. With a flat, traditional mattress, heavy sleepers can find it nearly impossible to roll comfortably onto their sides in the middle of the night, leading to disrupted sleep and continued snoring. </p><p>Luckily, <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/sonu-sleep-system">The SONU Sleep System</a> is available online and launching soon in stores. This system is the latest development within the mattress industry. With its innovative design, this mattress contains several unique features that provide the user with a comfortable night’s sleep. Specifically, this mattress was designed for people who prefer to sleep on their side. This means, no more getting stuck on your back. </p><p>Sleeping on your side is an effective way to reduce snoring. It allows your airway to stay open and reduces the risk of the tissue in your throat collapsing and blocking it. This helps to ensure that air can flow freely through your nose and mouth, which can help to reduce the sound caused by snoring. Additionally, sleeping on your side can help to reduce the amount of saliva that accumulates in your throat, which can also contribute to snoring. Finally, sleeping on your side can help to keep your tongue from falling back into your throat, which can also contribute to snoring. All of these factors can help to reduce snoring and provide a more restful night's sleep.</p><p>The patented Comfort Channel and Support Pillows within the SONU Sleep System provide vertebrae and torso support while giving each user the space they’ve always needed to get a good night’s sleep, and allows the user more freedom in their movements, making it easier to roll over in the night. The SONU Sleep System, which is found exclusively on <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">their website,</a> is </p><p>The revolutionary system designed within the mattress molds to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with all other mattresses. The result is a truly unique level of comfort and an unforgettably relieving sleeping experience.</p><p>The company behind this groundbreaking technology, SONU, was founded by business partners and friends, Stason Strong and Brad Hall. As an engineer and inventor, Stason has a meticulous eye for design, giving the duo its creative streak, while Brad Hall is a CEO and business guru with a background in the medical field and a talented mind for efficiency. The partners, with their complementary skill sets, have co-founded numerous successful businesses. They both pay close attention to the quality of their sleep and the immediate effects it has on their productivity, creativity, and overall performance during the business day, as well as on their general well-being and physical health. Stason and Brad came to the conclusion that they needed to have consistent, rejuvenating, high-quality sleep in order to more thoroughly achieve all of their goals.</p><p>If you’re looking to minimize your snoring and be on your way to a better night's sleep, try SONU for yourself, with a <a href="https://sonusleep.com/pages/trial">100 Day Trial Period</a>. See for yourself why the SONU Sleep System boasts five star reviews. </p>
13 Feb, 2023
Here’s What People Are Saying About The SONU Sleep System
<p> </p><p>The SONU Sleep System, which has been available for a few years, is already one of the top-rated mattresses available. Customers are raving about its ground-breaking design, which was created to assist in the reduction of joint and muscular pain. The SONU Sleep System, which has received an incredible number of five-star ratings, will eagerly hit stores in 2023, albeit for the time being it is only accessible on SonuSleep.com.</p><p>The company boasts endorsements and five-star reviews from professional athletes, surfers, and skateboarders, who rely heavily on a good-night’s sleep to keep them healthy and ready to perform their best. These athletes, as well as health and fitness experts alike all rely on their SONUs to improve recovery, breathing and quality of sleep every night. The result is better rejuvenation and performance every day.</p><p>“I’m a total side sleeper,” says Kim Glass, professional volleyball player and olympic medalist. “So when I saw this SONU mattress specifically for side sleepers, I knew I had to have it.” She goes on to say, “I was so tired of waking up with numb arms, and sore shoulders and neck.” Soreness in the body of a professional athlete is a detriment to their performance and career. Glass explains how this mattress helps her stay refreshed and rejuvenated every morning. </p><p>Paul Blackburn, All-star pitcher for the Oakland A’s also raves about the SONU Sleep System. “Being able to sleep how I want, on my side, and still have room for my arms to rest naturally to recover for peak performance has been a game changer for me,” he explains. </p><p>The masterful design utilizes their patented Comfort Channel, and Support Pillows, two integral aspects to what makes SONU unique. Never before has a mattress enabled sleepers to fully immerse into the bed. The patented Comfort Channel of the SONU Sleep System allows for the full range of motion of the shoulder and arms within the mattress, not just on top. Side sleepers benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the night. This is enabled by the Comfort Channel’s 10 inch deep negative space and its complimentary Support Pillows that have been engineered to perfectly support the sleeper’s upper torso while relieving pressure on the limbs.</p><p>There are many reviews singing the praises of this ingenious design structure both on the company’s website and elsewhere on the internet. With so many positive claims, it is easy to see how this system boasts five stars all-around. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System is offered in several sizes, including Twin XL, Queen, King, California King, and Split King, to suit any demand. The Comfort Channel, which offers a space within the mattress for them to relax, might be useful for couples since it enables a full range of motion for the arms and shoulders. This is preferable to pressing the arms and shoulders against a flat surface, which can cause discomfort and pain by scrunching up the muscles and joints.</p><p>You don’t have to be a professional athlete or olympic medalist to benefit from The SONU Sleep System. Everyday people also rave about this innovative mattress, expressing gratitude for relief from chronic muscle pain, joint swelling, and even snoring. </p><p>So many people agree: The SONU Sleep System is the newest, best innovation to come to the mattress market in decades. </p>
06 Mar, 2023
The SONU Sleep System – Revolutionizing the Traditional Mattress.
<p> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9XLpsd78_fMg4vX0P03guc8_lQNxy99L3t8QX1xtHbCIoOTfw3hFYJRSj0lvyeDSu2Si91lwrS71sygJtTQHdrSowsipjYbOt8oEYfe26GWUUcexuDv9iAJd7oSaKuUgbUjH5nrl432flZP6BSlWCA1ANgZkUcx6E02K7SEFv2JTFcwsCcij95I3lJJqjA"></figure><p>The revolutionary <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">SONU Sleep System</a> is coming to retailers in 2023, though as of right now, you can purchase this mattress directly from their website. With the patented system incorporating the Comfort Channel and Support Pillows, SONU offers its users a groundbreaking sleeping experience. </p><p>Creators, Bradley Hall and Stason Strong, developed this system to mold to the user’s unique body shape and sleeping position, providing maximum comfort and support. SONU features a distinctive design, which offers unparalleled comfort specifically for people who sleep on their sides. This innovation allows sleepers to immerse their arms and shoulders within the Comfort Channel, which helps to keep the spine aligned correctly while sleeping. The unique design helps relieve tension and pain that is often experienced with traditional mattresses. </p><p>As the year continues, SONU hopes to launch their products through retailers across the United States. For more information about The SONU Sleep System, visit their <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">website</a>, SonuSleep.com. </p>
02 Feb, 2023
What is Actually Included in the SONU Sleep System? Find Out Here.
<p>The SONU Sleep System is the newest and most significant innovation to come to the mattress market in decades. With features unparalleled by any other mattress company, SONU offers its customers a revolutionary solution to side sleeping discomfort. The system itself is a work of art, utilizing patented designs and features that enable a truly unique level of comfort.</p><p>So what makes the SONU Sleep System so impressive? We’ve curated a list of all of the ways in which SONU has changed the mattress industry and brought comfortable, sustainable rest to a new level for side sleepers everywhere.</p><p><strong>The Patented SONU Comfort Channel</strong></p><p>SONU provides the only mattress on the market that allows your arms and shoulders to fully immerse into the bed, made possible by the Comfort Channel. This unique design allows for a full range of motion by providing space within the mattress for arms and shoulders to finally rest naturally where they’re meant to.</p><p><strong>The Support Pillows</strong></p><p>Each SONU Sleep System comes with 4 Support Pillows that fill the Comfort Channel (2 for Twin XL). On top of these Support Pillows, sleepers place “top pillows” or traditional head pillows to complete the support system for the head and neck while the arms enjoy the space below. It is recommended to use the <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/the-deluxe-sonu-top-pillow/">SONU Top Pillow Deluxe</a> as it is designed to work with the system. These Support Pillows are the key to the unique immersive support system, as each contain individual layers particularly engineered to allow the pillow to be laterally malleable while maintaining ideal vertical support. </p><p><strong>Sink-In Support System</strong></p><p>Enjoy full range of motion below the surface, while leveling the spine to enable a satisfyingly balanced comfort impossible to achieve on any other mattress. The support system allows for the hips and lower torso to align so that the vertebrae in the spine rest comfortably. The gradating levels within the SONU have been engineered to support the upper torso, commonly the heaviest part of the human body, while allowing the shoulders and arms to immerse into the bed below, dramatically reducing the weight normally required by these areas to support the upper torso. The result is a truly unique level of comfort and an unforgettably relaxing sleeping experience.</p><p><strong>Adjustable Head & Neck Layers</strong></p><p>Change the resting height of your head to perfectly level your neck while side sleeping. Laterally malleable pillows allow consistent vertical support while accommodating relaxing space for shoulders and arms.</p><p><strong>Cooling Layers</strong></p><p>A 2 inch thick layer of plush cooling material covers the entire top surface of the SONU. This cooling topper allows for the different support sections to be blended seamlessly into one, providing the proper support under the upper torso while allowing the hips to sink to align the spine, all while staying comfortably soft and cool to the touch. This material is also present at the base of the Comfort Channel and in the outer layers of the Support Pillows, enabling a matching experience of comfort and cooling for all parts of the sleeper’s body that touch any surface of SONU. </p><p><strong>Channel Waterfall</strong></p><p>Soft cover material flows seamlessly down into the Comfort Channel, ensuring all surfaces touched while sleeping are free of fabric joins to allow for an all encompassing smooth experience.</p><p><strong>The SONU Sheet Sets</strong></p><p>Every SONU comes with a set of custom white sheets designed to fit the Comfort Channel of your new mattress. This value is unparalleled by other companies, who sell their add-ons as a separate item, costing you more money. For additional details and colors available, visit the <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/the-sonu-sheets">SONU Sheets page</a>.</p><p><strong>Premium Materials</strong></p><p>At 14 inches deep and constructed from 26 pieces of premium high-resilience <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/sonu-sleep-system">CertiPUR-US®</a> certified environmentally friendly foams, the SONU is durable and built to provide ideal support in all the right places. </p><p><strong>100 Night Trial</strong></p><p>Customers wishing to try out a SONU for themselves can do so, risk-free in their own home. Developers of the SONU, Bradley Hall and Stason Strong are certain that you will be in awe when you immerse yourself in comfort. However, if on the off chance that you are not satisfied the team at SONU will come and remove the mattress, and give you a refund. For details visit the <a href="https://sonusleep.com/pages/trial">100 Night Trial page</a>.</p><p><strong>5 Year Warranty</strong></p><p>Built in the U.S.A. to last, SONU guarantees the top quality materials and construction of every Sleep System.</p><p><strong>Free Shipping</strong></p><p>Every order includes shipping to anywhere within the continental U.S. ( There is an additional charge to ship to Alaska and Hawaii)</p>
02 Feb, 2023
Reviews Are In: The SONU Sleep System is a Hit
<p>Having been on the market for a few years now, The SONU Sleep System is already one of the highest rated mattresses on the market. Customers are raving about this revolutionary design, which has been developed to help relieve joint and muscle pain. With a staggering amount of five-star reviews, The SONU Sleep System is excitedly taking to stores throughout 2023, though at the moment, the system is exclusively available on their website, SonuSleep.com. </p><p>“I can't remember the last time I spent a night and I didn't wake up with my arm asleep or my shoulder throbbing,” says one review. “I'm a stomach sleeper and this works perfectly for me. My arm is in a natural position and I didn't spend the night tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. Just the first night was enough...this is the greatest mattress ever!”</p><p>Another user says “The design of this mattress system is a masterpiece.</p><p>For my wife and I, Sonu effectively allows each of us to relieve our shoulder pressure and sleep with substantial pain relief. The mattress itself is also a surprisingly ideally supportive system.” </p><p>There are many reviews singing the praises of this ingenious design structure both on the company’s website and elsewhere on the internet. With so many positive claims, it is easy to see how this system boasts five stars all-around. </p><p>Offering a few different sizes, including Twin XL, Queen, King, California King and Split King, the SONU Sleep System is available to anyone with any need. Couples can benefit from the Comfort Channel, which allows for a full range of motion for the arms and shoulder by providing a space within the mattress for them to rest. This is beneficial, rather than having the arms and shoulders smashed against a flat surface, scrunching up the muscles and joints which can lead to discomfort and pain.</p><p>“I have suffered from shoulder pain while sleeping for several years,” starts one reviewer. “I had just about given up on thoughts of sleeping through the night ever again. I would wake up 30 to 40 times a night to adjust myself, so I went on a bed buying spree and over the course of 7 years I spent 10 grand on different beds.” </p><p>This is a common occurrence for people who find themselves in constant pain in the morning and throughout the night. Sore muscles and joints can lead to an unproductive or uncomfortable series of days, weeks, or even years. </p><p>“But then I saw this bed and decided to give myself one last try,” she goes on to say. “I can't even begin to explain what it feels like to sleep through an entire night without pain. I slept past 9am for the first time in 20 years the first weekend that I had it. I'm so impressed with this bed. I would absolutely work for this company because what they are making is making a difference in people's lives.” </p><p>So many people agree: The SONU Sleep System is the newest, best innovation to come to the mattress market in decades. </p>
02 Feb, 2023
The Revolutionary Sleep System by SONU – Changing The Game for Side Sleepers.
<p>Boasting five-star reviews with every purchase, <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/sonu-sleep-system">The SONU Sleep System</a> is the latest development within the mattress industry. With its innovative design, this mattress contains several unique features that provide the user with a comfortable night’s sleep. Specifically, this mattress was designed for people who prefer to sleep on their side. </p><p>The patented Comfort Channel and Support Pillows provide vertebrae and torso support while giving each user the space they’ve always needed to get a good night’s sleep. The SONU Sleep System, which is found exclusively on <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">their website,</a> is the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers. The product finally allows the user's arms to rest where they’re meant to, comfortably within the mattress, allowing the user to have “the best sleep of their life.” </p><p>The revolutionary system designed within the mattress molds to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with all other mattresses. The result is a truly unique level of comfort and an unforgettably relieving sleeping experience.</p><p>The company behind this groundbreaking technology, SONU, was founded by business partners and friends, Stason Strong and Brad Hall. As an engineer and inventor, Stason has a meticulous eye for design, giving the duo its creative streak, while Brad Hall is a CEO and business guru with a background in the medical field and a talented mind for efficiency. The partners, with their complementary skill sets, have co-founded numerous successful businesses. They both pay close attention to the quality of their sleep and the immediate effects it has on their productivity, creativity, and overall performance during the business day, as well as on their general well-being and physical health. Stason and Brad came to the conclusion that they needed to have consistent, rejuvenating, high-quality sleep in order to more thoroughly achieve all of their goals.</p><p>This thought inspired their creation of The SONU Sleep System, which is revolutionizing the sleep industry and changing the game for side sleepers. After countless research, development iterations and thorough testing, Stason and Brad have figured out the problems with the traditional flat mattress design and worked to solve them. The SONU Sleep System allows its users to immerse into the mattress, rather than simply existing on top, which can lead to the shifting of the spine and vertebrae. The features within the mattress allow for the full range of motion of shoulders and arms below the surface which helps to mold to the sleeper’s unique body shape, regardless of their desired position. </p><p>SONU Sleep’s design can provide a great deal of relief for joint pain,and provide more support in the areas of the body that are prone to discomfort, such as the shoulders, neck and hips. Muscle pain, chronic discomfort and injuries in the neck, arms, shoulders and chest can be greatly reduced by SONU's unique immersive support system. The sides of the Comfort Channel also act as hand supports when holding a device or book, reducing hand and wrist tension when reading and scrolling. Finally, back sleepers who snore can roll to the side without the usual discomfort to help with snoring relief. The SONU Sleep System was developed by the creators to achieve each of these objectives.</p><p>The correct mattress for each sleeper is an essential part of achieving a good night's sleep. It provides support and comfort, which helps to reduce tossing and turning. The correct firmness level and supportive construction will help ensure that your body is properly aligned, which can help relieve pressure points and reduce back pain. Investing in The SONU Sleep System can make all the difference when it comes to sleeping better and feeling more refreshed and energized everyday.</p>
02 Feb, 2023
Couples Rejoice! Finally A Mattress Designed to Make Sleeping Side-by-Side Comfortable
<p>Television and movies show couples sleeping side-by-side, comfortably and soundly. The pair are always cuddled up together, snoozing without a care in the world. If you have ever shared a bed with another person, you know that this is not the reality – reality is so much less ideal. </p><p>The fact is, sleeping can be rather uncomfortable on your own, let alone with someone else. The flat, rectangular mattress shape has been traditional for humans long before we were able to revolutionize the way that we sleep. Couples tend to sleep on their sides, to utilize their mattress space, as well as stay close to their partner. This position can lead to some discomfort in the arms, shoulders and neck, leaving partners sore the next day.</p><p>Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be a problem anymore, thanks to the developers at <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">SONU Sleep</a>. These engineers have designed a mattress to solve all of the problems that would be encountered with a traditional mattress – and its patented designs are specifically made for side sleepers. The product is available exclusively on their <a href="https://sonusleep.com/products/sonu-sleep-system?variant=39434870980726">website</a> for now, however, as the year goes on, consumers will begin to see them popping up in several retailers. The following are the key features of this revolutionary mattress that dramatically improve the comfort levels for people who prefer to sleep on their sides. </p><p><strong>Comfort Channel</strong></p><p>The patented Comfort Channel of the SONU Sleep System allows for the full range of motion of the shoulders and arms within the mattress, not just on top. Side sleepers benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the night. </p><p><strong>Support Pillows</strong></p><p>In addition to the Comfort Channel, SONU utilizes Support Pillows, which are the key to the unique immersive support system. Each SONU mattress contains a stack of two layers of Support Pillows, and within each stack are individual layers, particularly engineered to allow the pillow to be laterally malleable while still maintaining ideal vertical support.</p><p><strong>Sink-In Support </strong></p><p>The SONU is designed to align the spine while side sleeping, enabling reduced tensions, better breathing and sound sleep throughout the night. This revolutionary feat is accomplished by allowing the shoulders to immerse into the Comfort Channel, leveling the vertebrae within the neck and upper back, while supporting the upper torso. The material also allows the hips to sink in, leveling the vertebrae in the lower back, creating a full alignment of the vertebrae throughout the entire body.</p><p>Boasting hundreds of five star reviews online, it's no wonder that SONU Sleep is claiming to be the most revolutionary mattress in years. If you are looking to elevate your sleeping situation, regardless of the reasons, The SONU is the most advanced and unique way to do so. Couples can finally optimize their comfort and sleep better with the SONU Sleep System. </p>
19 Jan, 2023
Revolutionary Technology From SONU Sleep: A Mattress Designed For Side Sleepers
<p>A good night's sleep is something that everyone will agree can fully elevate an entire day, and yet most people wake up feeling unrested and sore. We trudge through our days, miserable and tired because of a laundry list of reasons, some of which we can’t even put a name to. We wake up with sore muscles because we slept in a weird and uncomfortable position, and it can ruin our whole day. Good sleep is essential to a healthy life, so why are we still having so much trouble figuring out how to fix this problem?</p><p>At <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">SONU Sleep,</a> creators Bradley Hall and Stason Strong have been working on solutions to everyday sleep issues. Their newest product, exclusively available on their website at the moment, (and will be hitting retailer shelves in 2023), is a revolutionary system designed specifically for people who sleep on their side. </p><p>For centuries, the design of the mattress has stayed the same: a flat rectangle. Even in the early days of human existence, the design has maintained the same shape and structure. The only real difference between mattress styles have been their size and their level of firmness – until now. </p><p>After years of research, countless development and thorough trial and testing, Stason and Brad have pinpointed the problems with the traditional flat mattress design and solved them. The product is composed of a revolutionary design, utilizing their patented Comfort Channel and layered Support Pillow system to allow for the full range of motion of shoulders and arms within the bed, not just on top, as is the normal limitation for traditional mattresses. Molding to the sleeper’s unique shape and desired position, the system greatly reduces pressures that have long been thought to be unavoidable. </p><p>Additionally, couples who enjoy sleeping and embracing without undesirable pressure on arms caused by traditional mattresses can use this innovative design to get a better night’s sleep. Side sleepers can benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on arms and shoulders constantly, resulting in sound sleep throughout the entire night. This system also benefits sleepers who snore while on their backs can finally roll to the side to help alleviate snoring without the discomfort traditionally experienced, and without disturbing their partner. </p><p>Many people complain about sore joints and muscles after they sleep, simply because they were stuck in an undesirable position all night. Joint and muscle pain, chronic discomfort and injuries in the neck, arms, shoulders and chest can be greatly reduced by SONU's unique, immersive support system. The sides of the Comfort Channel also act as hand supports when holding a device or book, which can reduce hand and wrist tension while reading or using your phone. The founders identified each of these goals and created the SONU Sleep System to address them all.</p><p>With hundreds of reviews already raving about SONU Sleep, why wouldn’t you want to try this for yourself? As the product hits retail stores later in the year, consumers can experience a brand new, revolutionary way to fall asleep faster, and stay asleep more comfortably than ever before. This mattress can provide superior comfort and support, leading to a more restful sleep. It is also made with materials that are hypoallergenic and breathable, giving you an environment that is free of allergens and dust mites. Finally, this new product can reduce motion transfer, making it easier to stay asleep when your partner moves around. With all of these features combined, SONU can truly revolutionize the way you feel after a night full of restful and comfortable sleep.</p><p>For more information visit and to try out the SONU Sleep System mattress for 100 nights in your own home, visit SonuSleep.com.</p>
14 Feb, 2023
The SONU Sleep System is Coming to Retail Stores and Shifting Tradition
<p><i>Los Angeles, California –</i> SONU is pushing the traditional flat mattress out of style with their launch of the SONU Sleep System, the largest innovation in mattress technology in decades.</p><p>For the first year of its introduction, the SONU Sleep System was only available <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a>, but as of the start of 2023, the SONU will start to be introduced to brick and mortar stores on a nationwide scale. The team at SONU is thrilled to see this product launching on the retail market, as the company has been working on extensive research and development for quite some time.</p><p>The SONU Sleep System was designed by co-founders, Bradley Hall and Stason Strong, as the “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers.” With this specificity in mind, Hall and Strong worked to create a product that is dramatically more comfortable for side sleepers than any traditional flat mattress.</p><p>With a variety of sleep studies being conducted every year, scientists have concluded that the typical flat mattress that humans have been using for centuries is long outdated. The research suggests that these flat mattresses do not provide the proper support or space needed by the human body, and can leave people with soreness and fatigue after a long night of sleep. </p><p>The SONU Sleep System has been designed to contour to the natural curves and lines of the body, which has been proven to relieve joint and muscle aches by giving more support as well as extra room to areas of the body that need it. </p><p>In addition to these mattresses hitting shelves throughout the year, SONU is also producing and selling top pillows and sheet sets, specifically designed for their system. The SONU Top Pillows have been designed to provide the right amount of support and malleability to complement the Comfort Channel of the SONU mattress. The Top Pillow is placed on top of the Support Pillows that come with each SONU Sleep System to support the head and neck while the shoulders and arms rest within the Comfort Channel below.</p><p>The patented SONU Sheets are custom-made to fit the unique negative space of the SONU mattress. According to their website, the sheets are “soft, cooling and sustainable.” The company also offers the SONU Mattress Protector, which fits over the system and lines the Comfort Channel to provide waterproof protection for the whole mattress. The custom made protectors help to prevent stains and prolong the life of the product. The SONU Sleep System, and all of its accessories, are available in Twin XL, Queen, King and California King sizes.</p><p>SONU is also hosting a Valentine’s Day sale, offering their mattress, at all sizes, for $600 off of the original price. In addition, this sale includes two free pillows, created to work together with the patented mattress design.</p><p>"At SONU Sleep, the voice of our customers is critical to our success," Hall explains. “We approach the feedback of our customers with the utmost attention as we design new models and accessories." As SONU’s mattress for side sleepers hits retailers in 2023, the company aims to continuously develop new, innovative sleep solutions. </p><p><i>SONU Sleep is a company that works in the mattress industry and has recently announced the launch of “the world’s first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This online product will now be hitting retailers in 2023. For more information about this product and the rest of the work being done at SONU, visit their website, SonuSleep.com. </i></p><p><i>Bradley Hall</i></p><p><i>https://sonusleep.com/</i></p><p><i>support@sonusleep.com</i></p>
06 Mar, 2023
The SONU Sleep System is Launching in Stores Summer 2023
<p><i>Los Angeles, California –</i> SONU Sleep, the company responsible for The SONU Sleep System, is launching its latest innovation in mattress design, in stores, Summer 2023. This latest product is also seeing a significant price drop online, before the company releases the product to retailers.</p><p>The SONU Sleep System is “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers.” For as long as the product has been on the market, which is just under a year, the SONU has only been available <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a>. However, due to popular demand, the team at SONU Sleep has announced that the innovative mattress will soon be available in retail stores across the country.</p><p>Bradley Hall and Stason Strong, the co-founders of SONU, designed this mattress as the result of extensive research and development geared specifically for side sleepers. The SONU Sleep System mattress was born, and takes aim at conventional mattresses everywhere.</p><p>The company also offers SONU Top Pillows and fitted sheets on their website as well, to go with the SONU’s unique design. These SONU Top Pillows have been designed to provide the right amount of support and malleability to complement the Comfort Channel of the SONU. The Top Pillow is placed on top of the Support Pillows that come with each SONU Sleep System to support the head and neck while the shoulders and arms rest within the Comfort Channel below.</p><p>According to sleep studies, the typical flat mattress that humans have been using for centuries is overdue for an update, as it does not provide the proper support or space needed by the body. The flat design cannot contour to the natural curves and lines of the body, which can cause pressure points and leave areas unsupported.The team at SONU has developed their new product to allow customers who prefer to sleep on their side a way to enjoy the benefits of not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on their arms and shoulders constantly. The goal for the customer is that the use of this unique product will result in sound sleep throughout the night. </p><p>By allowing the spine to align properly, SONU’s design has been shown to relieve the pain that comes with side sleeping on a traditional mattress. It also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue by enabling its users to sleep through the night on their sides, helping to keep otherwise restricted airways open.</p><p> </p><p>"At SONU Sleep, the voice of our customers is critical to our success," Hall explains. “We approach the feedback of our customers with the utmost attention as we design new models and accessories." As SONU Sleep’s mattress for side sleepers hits retailers in 2023, the company continues to develop new, innovative sleep solutions. </p><p><i>SONU Sleep is a company that works in the mattress industry and has recently announced the launch of “the world’s first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This online product will now be hitting retailers in 2023. For more information about this product and the rest of the work being done at SONU, visit their website, SonuSleep.com. </i></p><p><i>Bradley Hall</i></p><p><i>https://sonusleep.com/</i></p><p><i>support@sonusleep.com</i></p>
29 Mar, 2023
The SONU Sleep System - New Medium Firm Version Launching in May 2023
<p><strong>The SONU Sleep System - New Medium Firm Version Launching in May 2023</strong></p><p><i>Los Angeles, California </i>– Expecting to hit retailers throughout 2023, The SONU Sleep System is the latest development in the mattress industry. This newly designed mattress is “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers.” SONU Sleep has had this product available online in a “Plush” version for about a year, and has just announced the launch of their new “Medium Firm” version of the mattress in May 2023. This, alongside its retail launches throughout the year, are the next steps in the company’s growth. </p><p>Co-founders, Bradley Hall and Stason Strong, designed the SONU as the result of extensive research and development for side sleepers. The product was specifically created for individuals who prefer to sleep on their sides, and it is intended to be dramatically more comfortable than other conventional mattresses. With the company seeing significant growth in the last year alone, the company is excited to be launching new versions of the product to fit a variety of body types and preferences. </p><p>Sleep studies have shown that the conventional flat mattress does not give the body the right amount of support, or much needed space when side sleeping. Because the flat design cannot follow the body's natural contours and lines, many areas are left unsupported, while others are forced to endure unnecessary pressures. The SONU team has worked to give consumers who prefer to sleep on their sides a way to benefit from not having to roll over throughout the night to relieve pressure on their arms and shoulders.</p><p>“The world has been sleeping on flat beds for centuries,” explains Strong, “but the human body is not flat… It is now time for a change”. He and Hall had this idea in mind while developing the product made for all side sleepers. The mattress works to support the human body, adapting and shaping to relieve pressure where needed each night, including the hips and shoulders. </p><p>With the new “Medium Firm” version of The SONU Sleep System, users can now expect to find a wider variety of comfort and support. The core design for each SONU product will remain the same, however, allowing the users’ arms to rest naturally where they’re meant to, within the patented Comfort Channel, a feature exclusive to the product. The Support Pillow system molds to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with other mattresses. This innovation in sleep is currently only found at <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">SonuSleep.com</a>, but is expected to hit stores increasingly throughout the year. </p><p>In addition to their newest versions and their updated retailer presence, SONU Sleep is also planning to launch a hybrid model of the product in the third quarter of the year. By allowing the spine to align properly, SONU’s design has been shown to relieve the pain that comes with side sleeping on a traditional mattress. It also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue by enabling its users to sleep through the night on their sides, helping to keep otherwise restricted airways open. </p><p> </p><p><i>SONU Sleep is a company that works in the mattress industry and has recently announced the launch of “the world’s first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This online product will now be hitting retailers in 2023. For more information about this product and the rest of the work being done at SONU, visit their website, SonuSleep.com. </i></p><p><a href="https://sonusleep.com/"><i>https://sonusleep.com/</i></a></p><p><i>support@sonusleep.com</i></p>
09 Apr, 2024
Oksana Matviichuk
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13 Feb, 2023
John Michael Perez
<p><strong>Real Estate Virgins Podcast Announces New Line-Up for 2023</strong></p><p><i>Austin, TX</i> - Real estate and entrepreneurship podcast Real Estate Virgins is pleased to announce that it has finalized a new line-up of topics and guests for the first and second quarter of 2023. The podcast is hosted by John Michael Perez, who started the podcast, and Jordan Brown, both real estate agents and entrepreneurs.</p><p>Formerly known as the JMP Podcast, Real Estate Virgins is an educational podcast that was created based upon Perez’s passion for providing tools, resources, information, and education to others in the real estate industry - particularly those just starting out.</p><p>Perez is a Victoria native who now works and lives in Texas as a real estate agent and community builder. His specialty is flipping and short term rentals and he got into real estate after years of waiting tables as he educated himself on the ins and outs of the real estate industry. His goal in creating his podcast is to offer others the leg-up that he wishes he’d had.</p><p>“I care deeply for those who are starting out in this market,” he says. “I host real estate classes, which sell out quickly and allow standing room only. This has demonstrated to me that emerging real estate agents are hungry for information that they can only get from experienced agents. You can’t learn these things from a book.”</p><p>Perez is an award-winning Realtor, having been named Top Producer for his brokerage in 2022 and having won a recruitment challenge as well. “I’m excited for the new episodes of our podcast and the guests we have lined up for 2023,” he says. “Helping other agents is so key to what I do. I’ve been able to help agents grow their business up to four times the original size after a year of working with me. I want to offer that education to more and more real estate agents.”</p><p>Perez grew up in a dilapidated trailer, born to parents who relied on welfare to survive. Now he has grown his business to the point where it’s making multiple millions of dollars in sales regularly. “My childhood wasn’t easy,” he says. “It was a very tough road, but I’m passionate about sharing the vision of positivity. I believe that the person who cares the most actually wins the most.”</p><p>Perez shares that he is currently growing his business and looks forward to employing and educating more young real estate agents. He has plans to open a non-profit facility in Austin that will cater to fathers who are struggling; he envisions a refuse for dads to play sports, enjoy a work space and event center, and receive assistance and education about bettering their lives. Perez is also in the early planning stages of writing a book about his own life’s journey.</p><p>He invites anyone in - or interested in - the real estate industry to listen to his podcast, which discusses every aspect of the industry. “Goals are important, but daily actionable tasks that are sustainable for a consistent basis are key to getting massive results,” he says. “That is what Real Estate Virgins will focus on for 2023: implementing actionable tasks to achieve measurable results.”</p><p><i>Real Estate Virgins is a podcast currently available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher. It is hosted by real estate entrepreneurs John Michael Perez and Jordan Brown and tackles topics such as generating leads, mastering communication skills, and more.</i></p><p>Contact John Michael Perez: Johnmichael@Trehomes.com</p><p>Link tree - <a href="https://linktr.ee/johnmichaelperez">https://linktr.ee/johnmichaelperez</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/soldbyjohnperez">www.instagram.com/soldbyjohnperez</a></p>
09 Feb, 2023
New Sugaring NYC Locations to Open Under Jonte Wells
<p><br> </p><p>Illinois, USA– </p><p><a href="https://www.sugaringnyc.com/">Sugaring NYC</a>, founded by Daria Afanaseva, is thrilled to announce the growth of its Illinois branches under the guidance of Jonte Wells. Wells currently owns several sites around the state and aims for additional branches to enhance the Sugaring NYC mission of offering quality sugaring services to those in the surrounding region. The Sugaring NYC move serves an overall goal to provide clients with painless, affordable, and long-lasting organic hair removal.</p><p>Out of the Illinois branches, Jonte owns six active locations–Lincoln Park, South Loop, South Elgin, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, and Highland Park. Sugaring NYC is pleased as it brings its sugaring practice to five more areas of the state, with two openings very shortly under Wells. “Wicker Park Chicago is opening in February 2023 and Oak Park in April 2023,” says Wells.</p><p>“We are pleased with the prospect of providing more people with sugaring services and expertise,” says Wells. Sugaring NYC sees the new expansion as a method of spreading the word on what it believes is a less painful, longer-lasting, and less-damaging alternative to waxing.</p><p>“Many don’t know what sugaring is,” holds Wells, “since waxing has been more popular due to its ease of use.” But the sugaring practice is expanding as Sugaring NYC does, allowing others to learn about the process, some finding it preferable to waxing. </p><p>“It is a preference depending on pain tolerance, aversion to ingrown hairs, and skin sensitivity,” says Wells. Wells maintains that the process is meant to be smooth for all skin and hair types. “Waxing and sugaring both pull out the hair completely, unlike shaving where it’s simply removed from the surface of the skin,” says Wells, “But, unlike waxing, sugaring pulls the hair in a direction that aims to de-intensify the action.”</p><p>The Sugaring NYC compound is made organically and hypoallergenic with sugar, water, and lemon ingredients. The organic substance is applied to the skin and pulled out while lightly exfoliating the skin. </p><p>Sugaring NYC hopes to spread its sugaring secrets nationwide with over 90 locations, enlisting Wells as the leader of several new Illinois branches. The company hopes that Sugaring NYC can benefit even more those wishing to have sugaring done. “We are excited about offering more salons with more space, sugaristas, and services,” says Wells.</p><p><i>Sugaring NYC is a sugaring company based around the U.S. that serves those wishing for an alternative to waxing or shaving. The company plans to expand under Jonte Wells, who currently operates six locations around America and has plans to open more. To learn more, visit the Sugaring NYC website at </i><a href="https://www.sugaringnyc.com/"><i>https://www.sugaringnyc.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Email Jonte Wells at </i></p><p><a href="mailto:jonte@sugaringnyc.com"><i>jonte@sugaringnyc.com</i></a></p><p><i> and follow the Sugaring NYC Instagram @sugaringnyc</i></p>
05 Feb, 2023
Luxury-Focused Media Agency And Outlet, Surroundings Group, Has Announced Team Expansion in 2023
<p><i>Tampa, Florida</i>– Surroundings Group, a contemporary and luxury-centered media outlet/agency is excited to be announcing its latest development plans for the upcoming year regarding the further utilization of their social media platforms and newly designed website. This new technological growth is the start of the company working to bring brand partners more content catered to their wants and needs as well as offer consumers the ease of access to transactions taking place over social media platforms. Surroundings Group is also showing continued growth and reaching into several new industries, hoping to leave a lasting footprint within the communities in which it functions within.</p><p>The agency, which started exclusively within the Yachting industry, has since transformed into an outlet that offers “niche specific” content and digital media services to multiple luxury verticals including but not limited to Real Estate, Resorts, Yachting, Exotic Vehicles and Luxury Goods. Founded by Brandon Chapman and Billy Pavlock, Surroundings Group is looking forward to this expected control over social media platforms as they broaden their horizons and hope to touch several new industries. </p><p>Surrounding Group’s subsidiary company, known as Nautical Network is also expecting to see some growth this year, as they have recently, after two years in the industry, been listed as one of the only network providers that offers content production and digital media services to some of the most reputable companies in the maritime industry.</p><p>“We hope to continue our influence on the industry,” express Chapman and Pavlock. “Because our combined following is upwards of 4M people, we have the ability to collect data to help our partners with R&D, increase awareness to new buyers and distribute their content to their ideal audience.” The niche way in which they provide their services is how Surroundings Group and Nautical Network hope to see their follower count rise. The growth of followers is integral to this industry’s success, as they are utilizing digital marketing strategies that are sweeping the nation, with the rise of popularized platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram.</p><p>Reports show that the United States is the largest digital advertising market in the world, as the country had the highest revenue in the digital advertising market in 2021. The reports go on to explain that digital advertising spending in the U.S. is projected to grow in the next few years, expecting to reach nearly $153 billion by 2024. </p><p>Following the trends of social media, Surroundings Group is working to utilize their web presence to feature more prominently the ease of transactions between consumers and luxury goods. With a library of exclusive and behind the scenes content, Surroundings Group thrilled to be able to offer their audience the chance to experience and capture notable pieces that other companies usually would not have access to. Surroundings Group and its subsidiary company Nautical Network continue to make strides at challenging the status quo of traditional marketing agency practices when it comes to both clients and team member overall satisfaction.</p><p>Surroundings Group operates within three uniques: Industry Specificity, Influence, and Network. The brand maintains a deep understanding of market trends and the mistakes that come with a team that doesn’t understand the buyer. They engage with a community of over 4.3 million active users through their social media platforms, which broadens their scope of brand growth for their clients. Many of their clients have also leveraged their increased social media presence to secure additional funding or as a key component of their value proposition when selling their company</p><p>With social media on the rise among the next generation of homebuyers, Surroundings Group is working to have a unique hold on the market, utilizing their already extensive community of followers. Their clients are offered a new style of property hunting and buying, as the days of the open house could be dwindling with luxury property buyers offered the chance to see the inside of their next home from the comfort of their couch. </p><p>“Our vision throughout the next 5 years,” Chapman starts, “is to have an even greater global footprint when it comes to our brand and territory of services that we provide. Our vision is to bring the freelance and agency model together to create something that wins for everybody.” Their wide presence on social media will give the company an increased foothold on the industry in which it operates. </p><p>As Surroundings Group prepares for its next year, the company looks forward to the future with optimism. Their projected expansion into several new markets is a thrilling opportunity for the team to branch off into territories that have since been unfamiliar. </p><p><i>Surroundings Group is a contemporary and luxury-centered media outlet/agency that originated exclusively within the Yachting industry, but has since been making strides into several new markets. The agency is preparing for its latest expected expansion for 2023. For more information regarding Surroundings Group, Nautical Network, or any of the company’s partnered or subsidiary partners, visit their website and see their social media pages. </i></p><p><i>Brandon Chapman/Co-Founder</i></p><p><a href="https://www.surroundingsgroup.com/"><i>https://www.surroundingsgroup.com/</i></a></p><p><a href="mailto:info@surroundingsgroup.com"><i>info@surroundingsgroup.com</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/boatsgonewild/?hl=en"><i>@boatsgonewild </i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/surroundingsofficial/?hl=en"><i>@surroundingsofficial </i></a></p>
07 Mar, 2023
LinkBiz Solutions offers services for estate and trust planning
<p>Tampa, FL– </p><p> </p><p>LinkBiz Solutions, a formerly Chicago-based tax and accounting consulting company, is pleased to add estate planning and trust administration services to its available alternatives. Headed by Matt Linklater, LinkBiz has a team of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and financial advisors to serve as a virtual family office to help clients maximize their wealth. The organization, well-known for assisting businesses with financial difficulties, introduces new services to further its purpose of helping clients financially, allowing them to flourish and concentrate on more essential objectives. </p><p> </p><p>Linklater asserts, "We have added a new service to our collection that takes probate affairs into our own hands." LinkBiz Solutions is aware that estate, asset trust and will planning may be a headache. The organization desires to provide clients with a baseline strategy that anyone with any assets needs – A Revocable Trust. </p><p> </p><p>"If you do not have a Revocable Trust, your money, assets, brokerage accounts, and home might go through probate," explains Linklater. "Probate is the official legal procedure that recognizes a will and appoints a personal representative to administer and distribute assets to beneficiaries." The procedure can tie up a decedent's money and assets for months and cost the heirs three to five percent of the inheritance in legal expenses. </p><p> </p><p>Matt Linklater contends that establishing a Revocable Trust is advantageous since it transfers assets ownership from an individual to the Revocable Trust. "Since you have no assets in your name," Linklater explains, "there is nothing to probate." </p><p> </p><p>LinkBiz Solutions specifically encourages clients to modify the titling of their assets. Linklater said, "I have dealt with countless families who have a Revocable Trust but have never altered the title of their assets and accounts." LinkBiz Solutions explains that in order for the procedure to be effective, one must visit a bank, a financial adviser, and a courtroom in order to place their bank accounts and house deed in the name of their Trust. </p><p>Since its inception, LinkBiz Solutions has aided businesses in navigating the current financial landscape and maximizing their cash resources. Linklater asserts, "We give experienced counsel to successfully navigate the difficult financial terrain of today." LinkBiz Solutions has built and shared its financial expertise through over 20,000 business meetings and 3,000 audience presentations. </p><p> </p><p>As an experienced Virtual Family Office, it has outlined the numerous cash flow-enhancing strategies employed by family offices and brought them to the attention of U.S. enterprises. The business provides accounting, financial consulting, and insurance services. </p><p> </p><p>Linklater explains that its accounting and tax services develop forward-looking plans based on a company's current situation. These techniques can aid a company's future success. </p><p> </p><p>"Our team has expanded with estate and trust planning to help customers prepare for the future," says Linklater. LinkBiz Solutions hopes that by introducing the new services, they can provide customers with a way out of messy probate situations and into a stable fiscal foundation with control over their finances. </p><p> </p><p><i>LinkBiz Solutions is a consulting firm offering tax and accounting services to businesses in Chicago and beyond. With a team of experienced professionals, the company assists businesses in all aspects of financial management, from cash flow optimization to tax and accounting preparation. The organization is dedicated to assisting its customers in achieving their monetary objectives and establishing a stable financial foundation for the future. For more information, contact Matthew Linklater at matt@linkbizsolutions.com and visit the company’s website at https://www.linkbizsolutions.com/.</i> </p><p> </p>
21 Feb, 2023
LinkBiz Solutions Provides Estate and Trust Planning Services
<p>Tampa, FL–</p><p> </p><p>LinkBiz Solutions, a formerly Chicago-based tax and accounting consulting business, is delighted to announce the addition of services pertaining to estate planning and trust management to its available options. LinkBiz has established a group of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and financial advisers to function as a virtual family office in order to assist customers in maximizing their money. The company, often known to help businesses with financial matters, presents the new services to inspire its mission of helping clients fiscally, allowing them to thrive and focus on more significant goals. </p><p> </p><p>“We have added a new service to our collection,” holds Matt Linklater, CEO of Link Biz, “which takes probate matters into our own hands.” LinkBiz Solutions realizes the nightmare that is often estate and asset trust and will planning. The company wishes to serve customers with a baseline of planning that anyone with assets needs, and Linklater finds many are missing – A Revocable Trust. </p><p> </p><p>“If you have any assets and don’t have a Revocable Trust, your money, assets, brokerage accounts, and house could go through probate,” says Linklater, “which is the formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the personal representative to administer and distribute assets to beneficiaries.” The process ties one’s money and assets up for months and could cost beneficiaries three to five percent of the estate in legal fees. </p><p> </p><p>The company maintains that putting a Revocable Trust in place is a beneficial alternative, as it takes the titling of assets out of one’s name and puts them into the name of a Revocable Trust. “Since there is nothing in your name,” says Linklater, “the idea is there is nothing to probate.” </p><p> </p><p>One detail LinkBiz Solutions reminds clients of is to change the titling of their assets. “I have worked with numerous families who have a Revocable Trust but never changed the titling of their assets and accounts,” says Linklater. LinkBiz Solutions draws out that, in order for the process to work, one needs to visit a bank, financial advisor, and courthouse and put the accounts and house deed in their Trust’s name. </p><p>Since its foundation, LinkBiz Solutions has assisted companies in more effectively navigating the current financial landscape, optimizing their available cash. Linklater claims, “We provide expert guidance to successfully chart a course through today's complex fiscal terrain.” LinkBiz Solutions has developed and lent its financial knowledge through more than 20,000 business meetings and 3,000 presentations given to audiences. </p><p> </p><p>As an established Virtual Family Office, it has detailed the many cash flow-boosting tactics that family offices utilize and has brought them to the attention of businesses across the United States. The organization offers services in the areas of accounting, financial counseling, and insurance. </p><p> </p><p>"The accounting and tax services construct forward-looking plans based on a company's existing circumstances," adds Linklater. "These strategies can help a company succeed in the future." </p><p> </p><p>"Our team has expanded with estate and trust planning to help customers prepare for the future," says Linklater. LinkBiz Solutions hopes that by introducing the new services, it can provide customers with a way out of messy probate situations and a stable fiscal foundation with control over their finances. </p><p> </p><p><i>LinkBiz Solutions is a consulting firm offering tax and accounting services to businesses in Tampa and beyond. With a team of experienced professionals, the company assists businesses in all aspects of financial management, from cash flow optimization to tax and accounting preparation. The organization is dedicated to assisting its customers in achieving their monetary objectives and establishing a stable financial foundation for the future. For more information, contact Matthew Linklater at matt@linkbizsolutions.com and visit the company’s website at https://www.linkbizsolutions.com/. </i></p><p><i> </i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
LinkBiz Solutions Offers Estate and Trust Planning Services
<p>Tampa, FL–</p><p>LinkBiz Solutions, a formerly Chicago-based tax and accounting consulting company, is pleased to announce the addition of estate and trust planning services to its offerings. To help clients maximize their cash flow and build wealth, LinkBiz has assembled a team of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and financial advisors to serve as a virtual family office. The company, founded by Matthew Linklater, adds the new services to inspire its mission of bringing businesses to new financial levels, enabling them to focus on even bigger goals. </p><p>“We have established ourselves as a Virtual Family Office, we have detailed the many cash flow-boosting tactics that family offices utilize, and we have brought them to the attention of businesses across the United States,” says Linklater. </p><p>The company aims to assist companies of any size and operating in any sector in more effectively navigating the current financial landscape and optimizing their available cash. Linklater claims, “We provide expert guidance to successfully chart a course through today's complex fiscal terrain.”</p><p>LinkBiz Solutions has developed and lent its financial knowledge through more than 20,000 business meetings and 3,000 presentations given to audiences.</p><p>The company’s services include insurance, accounting, and financial advising. “The accounting and tax services aim to develop forward-looking strategies based on a business’s current situation,” says Linklater. “Business tax credits are available to companies of all sizes, helping them save big by maximizing allowable deductions and incentives. Furthermore, our wealth creation strategies aim to increase cash flow while building wealth for generations to come.” Now, the company adds estate and trust planning to its toolbox.</p><p>“Our team has expanded our services to include estate and trust planning, helping clients plan for the future,” holds Linklater. Through the new services, LinkBiz Solutions hopes clients will find a secure financial foundation and a greater sense of control over their money.</p><p>“We are adapting to the changing times and the new financial landscape and are continuing to provide our clients with the same level of expertise and service they have come to expect from us,” says Linklater. </p><p><i>LinkBiz Solutions is a leading consulting firm offering tax and accounting services to businesses in Chicago and beyond. With a team of experienced professionals, the company assists businesses in all aspects of financial management, from cash flow optimization to tax and accounting preparation. The company is committed to helping its clients reach their financial goals and build a secure financial future. For more information, contact Matthew Linklater at matt@linkbizsolutions.com and visit the company’s website at https://www.linkbizsolutions.com/.</i></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Whitney Uland
<h2>Queer Filmmaker/Writer/Actress Whitney Uland on Creating Her Own Niche</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/634gIIpniplRz5zh2O7JVFAuV4orhdYMXvHo7wkMOXxMrCPHJfnDVtlpBHIGcecRqjeIkdUSHUy_kGenqBFfDHtrT_Bg7cmkwf9beHDF1YybMUoRaXnzraNTYDTwcVN7vqtpVsy6lODjP3cF66cCriWPAJwI5EJ2ph1ekHZYgvlXZIRpPTZoo8nK7w6C6A"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – In the film The Cosmos Sisters, recently released across streaming platforms, following the death of Nora’s mother, Whitney (Uland) accompanies her to find themselves back in their hometown, where their indie band, The Cosmos Sisters, had dominated the scene. After receiving a suspicious request for The Cosmos Sisters to feature in a final show, Uland and her co-star Nora Kaye are lured into a chaotic and darkly hilarious romp.</p><p>Queer filmmaker and actor Whitney Uland helmed the project with the intention of having a hand in creating a role for herself. “I’m an actor first, and I didn’t want to play someone’s mistress or someone’s girlfriend, I was wanting a role that I could take more personal pride in,” Uland says. The rising star has contributed to several productions including HBO Max Original Series Love Life in her role as recurring character Keely King, and also served as a writer on The Hating Game starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell.</p><p>Uland has taken the lead on several independent projects, such as Hysterical Women and Janessica. Uland’s debut feature film, The Cosmos Sisters, is currently streaming on-demand on platforms including iTunes, Amazon, Spectrum, and Roku. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/zeNQCzCpp7nwkvSDIVhLLn7uRMvIEjbhE7sBCGh-iu7Eo6V14_wjuGkOs647wGXDjLm4HKni_KYw2i-BEm9xVCETFhYjLiPKRBRvsU3WJRgKDAtwOGEMWUpYKypu92XD4Xh2FmaSWeAH8iRtOdXtAJe07Wu4ew8sS2OO_i-Ni_SUWaNR6RhzFJikN_FA9Q"></figure><p>Filmed in co-star Kaye’s home in Northampton, Massachusetts, Uland speaks on the character in the setting itself. Identifying as part of the LGBTQ community, she explains weaving this energy into the vibrations of the film. “Northhampton is culturally the lesbian capital of America, it’s just rooted in so much art and there’s such a great hometown, eclectic vibe to it, so we kind of always had planned on setting it there,” Uland says.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wHjIjEIWk4d_83LGVJRpsFas4i_zDLNWA5nah1eV41f8YHzXIIo8h1l1sre9SoBcztX_kGFyxWbLPHpmY89FauDIv0NGItxmb2Vz6xiZXzlwFoFR5i7hk1Qgnu6l29PULFRVVofyjf814O-a-qmxqorc1SnNbQXf2iB8ycJDxJyoLW6PN0M3I70h7g2LDg"></figure><p>As the film is ultimately about healing grief through art, Uland drew upon her own experiences in writing The Cosmos Sisters. “My dad passed away and that’s been my experience, losing someone and turning to your art to help yourself through it. I feel like grief and time is definitely a recipe for comedy,” Uland says.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3yoZNlWREEBORJTu1RYHpcc4RzyE4ar5QFZW5zwHrQe23g8R7ss2MeGiAEIXZrKbTKL64zjE5No1SKhU5kkLK4pkMpxpFWMC2UsXxeQxmH5CV3N-6YKxJHSu1lvNXIKjmLPLPISUyzLSP9uGt_ah5HNIGZqm5xYGNfVixKSyKZVPKVbhmnhbci2fWSUGzg"></figure><p>In her work both prior and in the development of The Cosmos Sisters, Whitney Uland has crafted an identity in her films and shorts that reflects an energy that’s nuanced but light and optimistic in its spirit. “I look up to great writers like Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling, and at the center of that is communicating both the truth that we all live by, as well as something profound and personal that has a sense of distinction to it. That’s a complicated way of saying you have to find the core of yourself and what it is to be human.”</p><p>The Cosmos Sisters is available on-demand on iTunes, Amazon, Spectrum, Roku, as well as YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Whitney Uland
<h2>Whitney Uland is Balancing Dark Comedy and Genuine Heart with The Cosmos Sisters</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZDqqphp5628rNfhnmFKnKxyXOMW2pyAkAEEZShCmsCOzTWWmhN1vJrnw74YtFVGJA9_s4scV3vgR5ZNUdm-ai-DjrmZSY_8JnW-tBjtD2Vv4oozKvdTusGP0JrtQWsq22M3-cZFmqSBXmm5dHgsN6sjGLwKTRHi9v1ACwIQj5jWI9V0BWLWWFlk5kSQ4vQ"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – The Cosmos Sisters follows two friends’ return to their hometown for a funeral, leading to the reformation of their old band. Starring Whitney Uland and Nora Kaye, the film follows themes of death, friendship, and finding emotional healing through art in a darkly comedic journey taking two friends down a rabbit hole of chaos and nostalgia.</p><p>Filmed on location in Nora Kaye’s house in Northampton, Massachusetts, and Uland explains that the location’s connection to the LGBTQ community and comforting energy were prime reasons they chose the town as the film’s setting. “Northhampton is the lesbian capital of America, there’s art and there’s such a warm and unique energy there. We wanted that energy present throughout the film,” Uland says.</p><p>Recently released across streaming platforms, Queer filmmaker and actor Whitney Uland co-wrote and directed The Cosmos Sisters with a desire to craft her own destiny as an artist. “Being a woman in Hollywood doesn’t give you many options in taking a role that affords you a lot of agency,” Uland says. “I wanted to take a more direct role in what performance I’m giving. I offer more than just being a good placeholder and I feel like a lot of women in Hollywood feel that way.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/eHaaOJUoGbIde7gnv8-rvme9w7lLAG_3IiO_BuqU9Ac5dnb5FwMtH9NWvSb8PFoC-eqYDCqQTJr6C3pCGsm9VH1TrQu6wIpI-rnjYNX3vnlnDYv4YOo9reGUQl2Nlo6HC1oG8kmDIrvyXznrfZ3_6g075WvIoyFGXBLf9xu178V7Qh9u_zv9vHPRQRNuCg"></figure><p>Uland has had impressive credits in both writing and acting, including a recurring role in HBO Max Original Series Love Life, also contributing to the script as a writer on the 2021 film The Hating Game. Additionally, Uland’s production company Outer Darkness Films has put out several projects including Janessica and Hysterical Women.</p><p>The Cosmos Sisters’ central theme is the healing power of art. Uland has spoken about the death of her father prior to the production of the film. “When my dad passed away, I felt like I was going crazy. But art, expressing myself and getting an outlet for these emotions and to feel out these truths has given me a lot of comfort and peace,” Uland says. “I think true comedy can come from sadness, tragedy, and dark feelings that we all deal with. I’m really excited for people to see the film and get that sense of heart that’s in it and connect with that.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_n6qc_MgBKx0fqub1fwanFd9lpvWeNa4uYVEqYqK4Zo1OxsAsEE5hpMQkElyKVREUqJX1Asrusud5gMQsYqyPw3KMTD6t7p9jIoCY96tRpKtM5TbgCzmsQrPeBsHamg7-XBdja9XgrRcWo9sjoA4r5bgU2GcJz8VCQAho6o3CgSnDTmDTT8J2WW8ny5NXQ"></figure><p>Uland also offers mentoring and coaching services with Abundant Artist Coaching, giving mentees and students between 25 to 45 years important guidance in finding their personal niche in an industry that is increasingly personally contiguous industry. “Finding your own success is about alchemizing your struggles into something positive and that’s the core of what I do with Abundant Artist,” Whitney says. “I just think everyone has something to offer, it’s just a matter of fostering the growth, the wisdom, and the courage to pursue that.”</p><p>The Cosmos Sisters is available on-demand on iTunes, Amazon, Spectrum, Roku, as well as YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.</p>
10 Feb, 2023
Tax Debt Consultants LLC To Co-Author book with Dick Vitale: Never Give Up: Stories of Grit, Determination, Tenacity, and Triumph.
<p>Redlands, CA–</p><p>Tax Debt Consultants LLC is proud to announce the co-authorship of a book written with Dick Vitale called <i>Never Give Up: Stories of Grit, Determination, Tenacity, and Triumph</i>. The founder, who has faced IRS and tax hardships, has learned from his mistakes and now wishes to share his solutions with the world through an inspiring manuscript backed by the company.</p><p>“We aim to help people who are suffering with IRS problems,” holds the company owner, Carlos Samaniego. The founder and author of <i>How to Make The IRS An Offer They Can't Refuse</i> intends for the new book to highlight the company’s belief in holding one’s ground when facing issues such as these.</p><p>“We aim to support and teach our clients these values when facing issues involving taxes, IRS debt, garnishments, liens, and levies,” says Samaniego. The company has weathered many storms in these areas and wishes to deliver its knowledge and experience to the general public.</p><p>Typically helping taxpayers who have been ignoring their IRS debt or haven't filed tax returns, the company guides these customers through the process. “It's no secret that the IRS has been struggling to collect unpaid taxes from taxpayers over the past few years,” says Samaniego, “With the pandemic now over, they are ready to start aggressively going after those who have ignored their tax debts and go after the millions of people who have not filed their income taxes.”</p><p>Tax Debt Consultants LLC anticipates a dramatic increase in taxpayers unable to pay their IRS debt due to job loss, delinquent rent payments, and exorbitant healthcare expenses stemming from the pandemic. Before Covid-19 began shaking up the economy, 15 million individuals were already on the IRS Collections Division inventory, with an additional 10 million identified non-filers expected.</p><p>Struggling with IRS and tax issues can seem daunting, but<i> Never Give Up: Stories of Grit, Determination, Tenacity, and Triumph</i> will aim to encourage readers that these challenges are achievable. The company is confident in the power of action to find a successful outcome.</p><p>“I see my business growing to be able to help thousands of people a year from suffering with the pain of dealing with IRS tax problems. I know what it feels like; it is not the way to live.”</p><p>The company also has plans to expand its team of professionals who are knowledgeable in tax law and have extensive experience working with the IRS. This aims to help Tax Debt Consultants LLC to provide its clients with the best solutions possible when dealing with the IRS and getting out of tax debt.</p><p>“We will always continue to strive towards educating our clients on the proper ways of filing their taxes and staying up-to-date,” claims Samaniego, “the book is just a part of the process.”</p><p><i>Tax Debt Consultants LLC is a tax consulting company that helps clients handle tax debt and problems with the IRS. The company is pleased to expand its arsenal of professionals that understand the methods and solutions to getting financially free and out of debt. To learn more, email Carlos Samaniego at carlos@taxdebtconsultant.com and visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=TaxDebtConsultant.com&t=h.eJxljkEOgyAQAL9iOLeCLoJ4Mmmf0A8gYmtFMLgkJk3_Xjn3PjOZD0nRka4gL8Rt7yh96ONuB7wFvyeH2mNpwkouBVky5S2G-JyQN00teEXfyc3ae9vP62bjnNbrFrNAmTR2HCToFrgVUisjQPGphZqBGQSjlZDAQDGuylrlvs19o6MLe4_6GM8J8zcxnpBPzn1_RtA57Q.MEUCIF2W-MGVnrNuWB0PJu3f7hUZ8MRwfW9x46nnOOnSiOGlAiEA8PRMV_Wv8h29qW-8trf9zxi8AFdAX9T40bHCClpj1Vs"><i>TaxDebtConsultant.com</i></a><i>. </i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Tax Debt Consultants LLC Plans to Expand its Team of Professionals to Aid Taxpayers
<p>Redlands, CA–</p><p>Tax Debt Consultants, a Redlands-based tax consulting company, aims to help those who may be in trouble with the IRS for not filing their taxes. The company, founded and led by Carlos Samaniego, understands the fear of being behind on taxes and the struggles that can accompany this more-than-prevalent problem. Tax Debt Consultants LLC hopes that by hiring more professionals to provide the tools to get those in debt out of it, it can support even more of those who need to get out of debt.</p><p>“Tax Consultants LLC believes in action,” holds Samaniego. “We instill this value in our clients first and foremost, as the only way to get out of tax debt is to face it head-on.” Tax Consultants LLC understands the pain of living with tax problems, as Samaniego did for years. “I understand what it is to suffer at the hands of IRS tax problems. I plan on expanding my team of professionals who are knowledgeable in tax law and have extensive experience working with the IRS.” </p><p>The company believes new additions to the team will further help it provide its clients with the best solutions possible when dealing with the IRS. It will continue to strive towards remaining up-to-date when educating its clients on the proper ways of filing their taxes. Part of the Tax Consultants LLC strategy educates clients on the taxpaying world: where it’s been, where it is now, and where it’s headed. </p><p>Samaniego states in an article he wrote on the topic, “It's no secret that the IRS has been struggling to collect unpaid taxes from taxpayers over the past few years. With the pandemic now over, they are ready to start aggressively going after those who have ignored their tax debts and the millions who have not filed their income taxes. Before the pandemic started, taxpayers who could not pay their IRS debt and were in the IRS Collections Division inventory numbered over 15 million, with another 10 million identified non-filers. Now that we are emerging from the pandemic, that number will skyrocket due to those affected by long-term unemployment, unpaid rent backlogs, and insane hospital bills.”</p><p>With the addition of new team members to the Tax Consultants LLC team, Samaniego hopes to address these issues in a way that brings in new, innovative ideas from the outside.</p><p>“Being in trouble with the IRS is a scary way to live. We aim to help those who are enduring this pressure as best as possible. By enlisting even more professionals to our group, we hope to bring every possible solution to get clients out of murky IRS waters.”</p><p><i>Tax Debt Consultants LLC is a tax consulting company that helps clients handle tax debt and problems with the IRS. The company is pleased to expand its arsenal of professionals that understand the methods and solutions to getting financially free and out of debt. To learn more, email Carlos Samaniego at carlos@taxdebtconsultant.com and visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=TaxDebtConsultant.com&t=h.eJxljkEOgyAQAL9iOLeCLoJ4Mmmf0A8gYmtFMLgkJk3_Xjn3PjOZD0nRka4gL8Rt7yh96ONuB7wFvyeH2mNpwkouBVky5S2G-JyQN00teEXfyc3ae9vP62bjnNbrFrNAmTR2HCToFrgVUisjQPGphZqBGQSjlZDAQDGuylrlvs19o6MLe4_6GM8J8zcxnpBPzn1_RtA57Q.MEUCIF2W-MGVnrNuWB0PJu3f7hUZ8MRwfW9x46nnOOnSiOGlAiEA8PRMV_Wv8h29qW-8trf9zxi8AFdAX9T40bHCClpj1Vs"><i>TaxDebtConsultant.com</i></a><i>. </i></p>
18 Jan, 2023
SONU Sleep, Innovative Sleeping Solutions, Soon to Launch in Retailers.
<p><i>Los Angeles, California </i>– SONU Sleep is a company that has recently developed “the world's first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This product is expected to hit stores throughout 2023, though currently is available exclusively <a href="https://sonusleep.com/">online</a>. The SONU Sleep System is the culmination of extensive research and development for the benefit of side sleepers, and is finally ready to be released to retailers. </p><p>SONU Sleep’s design allows the users’ arms to rest naturally where they’re meant to, with the patented Comfort Channel and Support Pillow system molding to each sleeper’s desired position, greatly reducing pressures that are unavoidable with other mattresses. The result is a unique level of comfort and a relieving sleeping experience. </p><p>The mattress from SONU Sleep will allow the users’ arms and shoulders to fully immerse into the bed, which is made possible by the inclusion of the Comfort Channel. The company responsible for these patented products is excited for this upcoming launch in retail stores, to further grow their business and work to help side sleepers nationwide.</p><p>“The world has been sleeping on flat beds for centuries,” explains Stason Strong, Inventor and Co-Founder of SONU Sleep, “but the human body is not flat.” Strong explains that he and his business partner, Bradley Hall , had this thought in mind while developing the product made for side sleepers everywhere. </p><p>After extensive research, followed by a series of prototypes, trials and thorough testing, Stason and Brad have pinpointed the problems with the traditional flat mattress design and have worked to solve them with their mattress that will soon be on the retail market. The SONU Sleep System was developed for the purpose of solving traditional issues surrounding sleep. The ability to fully immerse in the SONU mattress is a completely new development for the industry.</p><p> </p><p>The innovative Comfort Channel and Support Pillow work together to create a system that enables the users’ shoulders and arms to move fully inside of the bed, rather than on top of it. By molding to the sleeper’s body shape and desired position, the system will work to reduce pressures that are common in users who have a traditional flat mattress. This system will also work to help couples who enjoy sleeping side by side on their sides, without the arm pressure that is typical while sleeping.</p><p>Developers at SONU Sleep have been working on this product in hopes that customers who prefer to sleep on their side will benefit from not needing to roll-over to relieve pressure on their arms and shoulders constantly, which they hope will result in sound sleep throughout the night. This system has been developed to help relieve joint and muscle pain, chronic discomfort and injuries in the neck, arms, shoulders and chest. It also works to improve breathing, while reducing snoring and fatigue in its users. </p><p>The founders, alongside the entire team at SONU, are thrilled to be launching this product in stores and hope that this can help to change the way that people sleep. </p><p>"At SONU Sleep, the voice of our customers is critical to our success," Hall explains. “We approach the feedback of our customers with the utmost attention as we design new models and accessories." As SONU Sleep’s mattress for side sleepers hits retailers in 2023, the company hopes to continuously work to develop new, innovative sleep solutions. </p><p><i>SONU Sleep is a company that works in the mattress industry and has recently announced the launch of “the first mattress designed for side sleepers.” This product will be hitting retailers in 2023. For more information about this product and the rest of the work being done at SONU, visit their website, SonuSleep.com. </i></p><p><i>Bradley Hall</i></p><p><a href="https://sonusleep.com/"><i>https://sonusleep.com/</i></a></p><p><i>support@sonusleep.com</i></p>
30 Jan, 2023
HerPractice™ announces group mentoring and online classes in addition to its individual consulting
<p>Kansas, US–</p><p>A Kansas-based consulting firm called HerPractice™ is pleased to add group mentoring and online classes to its individual consulting services. The company was created specifically for women interested in building and scaling their chiropractic practices. Dr. Christina Carter, who knows how difficult it can be for a female chiropractor to balance a thriving practice that supports her life and not the reverse, founded the company. HerPractice™'s effort to expand beyond one-on-one mentorship to group consulting and free online classes is keeping within its mission to increase the number of successful women chiropractors in the US and worldwide.</p><p>The firm's founder, Dr. Christina, states, "We strive to help women chiropractors take the guesswork out of building a practice that brings them joy by sharing what works and what doesn’t as a woman in our profession." The company wants to apply its tailored approach and strategies to guide those wanting to treat ideal patients and conditions while making a true impact in their communities. </p><p>HerPractice™ aims to support as many female chiropractors in achieving their professional objectives as possible. The company believes that a female chiropractic career without burnout and stress is not only possible but can become common through collaboration. Dr. Christina asserts that if she and other successful women chiropractors "share our experience, our secrets, our mistakes, and all the vulnerable ups and downs in developing a chiropractic empire, we may rocket so many women past the glass ceiling and fast-forward them to their dream practices."</p><p>HerPractice™ is hopeful that by expanding the scope of its support network and ways of working with them, it will increase the number of high-achieving female chiropractors to aim higher and create a greater impact. "We give high-touch, full-of-strategy and action mentorship that aims to create dream practices,” states Dr. Christina.</p><p>The women-owned and operated company is pleased to expand its group consulting and previously provided private consulting services. The female chiropractors looking to grow and scale their practices will participate in small pods and have access to unlimited messaging with the HerPractice™ team. The company is proud of its specialists for answering such questions and, as Dr. Christina puts it, “keep the conversation going.” A free online private class series has also been launched by HerPractice™ and made available to all practice levels of female chiropractors interested in expanding their practices.</p><p>Dr. Christina believes it is too simple to look at chiropractors who make seven figures and assume that they have always been doing big things. “We will know that isn’t the case and strive to normalize that building a practice is hard and not a solo sport,” says Dr. Christina. The organization maintains that chiropractors new in practice should be reminded that there is a beginning to everything, including chiropractic legacies.</p><p><i>HerPractice™ is a Kansas-based chiropractic consulting company that aims to help women chiropractors grow their practices while treating ideal patients and conditions. The company hopes that by sharing its knowledge, experience, and never before seen new patient chiropractic strategy, it can help women chiropractors create practices that support and elevate their lives. To learn more, contact Dr. Christina Carter and the HerPractice™ team at </i><a href="mailto:hello@drchristinacarter.com"><i>hello@drchristinacarter.com</i></a><i> and visit www.DrChristinaCarter.com.</i></p>
09 May, 2023
Angela Green
<p><strong>April is Mental Health Awareness Month–Karma Star Healing Arts Discusses Upcoming Courses Targeting Wellness.</strong></p><p><i>New York City, New York–</i> As Mental Health Awareness month kicks off at the start of April, <a href="https://www.angelawadley.com/">Author Angela Wadley</a>, owner of Karma Star Healing Arts LLC, is laying the groundwork for the upcoming 2023 season. As a brand that focuses on growth, progress, and harnessing the power of our minds as keys to successful and joy-filled living, Karma Star is discussing plans to launch a corporate wellness program, an online mastermind, and has been hinting at potential retreats later this year.</p><p> </p><p>Angela Wadley comes from a rich background with multiple skills that have served as beneficial for the Karma Star Healing Arts mission and is also a board-certified NLP/EFT/Time Techniques Practitioner/Hypnotist/Success Coach, as well as a Dating Mentor, Certified Life/Transformational/Solution-Focused/Positive Psychology Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. Through all of her titles, Wadley maintains the Karma Arts brand, as she works to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs, reduce stress, and get rid of bad habits so they can achieve success and reach their highest potential.</p><p>The Poison of Perfection, is the author’s latest, award-winning book, and it is noted as a “revitalizing, self-help, personal growth and development book that acts as a motivational tool that will empower each reader by providing excellent strategies for self-improvement. The Poison of Perfection won awards in the genres of Self-Help - Success & Happiness and Personal Growth/Self-Empowerment/Self-Help.</p><p>With Mental Health Awareness gearing up it is a time to raise awareness and educate people about mental health issues. This is an incredibly important issue and Angela Wadley has been working throughout her career to take the time to understand and discuss the importance of taking care of your mental and emotional states.</p><p>Mental health issues affect over <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm#:~:text=Mental%20illnesses%20are%20among%20the,some%20point%20in%20their%20lifetime.&text=1%20in%205%20Americans%20will,illness%20in%20a%20given%20year.">60% of the population</a>, according to the CDC, and Wadley’s newest book teaches readers how important it is to take care of their mental well-being, by focusing on excellence and progress, instead of perfection. The author encourages people to give themselves grace and get out of their own way, so they can achieve their desired results, be it a loving relationship, a better career, entrepreneurial aspirations, or a body they can feel better about. Her coaching programs, featured through Karma Star Healing Arts, aim to help people to overcome limiting beliefs and bad habits and instead focus on their goals and desires, all while encouraging the behavior that gets them their desired results. </p><p>Wadley expresses that people can also take the time to learn more about the impact perfectionism and self-sabotage can have on their mental health as well as other aspects of their lives. Through the use of NLP and Hypnosis, Angela Wadley and Karma Star Healing Arts hopes that when the time comes to launch the corporate wellness and online mastermind programs, the brand will maintain the momentum that they will bring into Mental Health Awareness Month. Wadley has also launched a new podcast The Best Advice Podcast to help quickly share with women, powerful insight about love, life, career, business and health from some of the most talented women in various fields, </p><p>“Success,” Angela begins, “is striving for excellence instead of perfection, staying focused no matter what's going on around you, and staying committed so that you feel you've done all you could to achieve your goals.” </p><p><i>Karma Star Healing Arts is a brand that focuses on and promotes transformation and growth. The company, after the launch of its latest book, The Poison of Perfection, is excited to be opening more doors to learning and understanding the value of self-love and acceptance. </i></p><p><i>For more information, find The Poison of Perfection </i><a href="https://www.angelawadley.com/thepoisonofperfection"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Angela Wadley</i></p><p><i>info@angelawadley.com</i></p>
25 May, 2023
Angela Green
<p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=docs.google.com&t=h.eJxFjUtLxDAURv_K0LXTPG81A4Mjii9URjcyy05yG0ObpuShoPjfNW5cfh-Hc76aEqdms2recl7ShhATdGptCHbCVgdfd_E4Z2IIe_q4uzqyTzFearZ-MWVf4OL-1hVP6bB_NQ_94Ubo4do-ymeCxuXzkpatie4dkxmbk1Uz1tKMOUQ7ZAnAO8lICoPrd84vGH9V6yX-dUGAkpwaOiBKDcIoJUBCB5oJqY8dYd2ZVBIUh5afVjlWeT9bnHobEWdOKd9Z37upCithKvH_fP8AsJxOwA.MEUCIQD__01-widFIHZNWOACS6lCyTaNGTC_MbClDGliLBBeowIgC_E5-LeHmSBzgI_IQ5WFyN_yWhVSM8rJRy2TGwlU_YI">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwIDb1z3kCc1-RduPu5AJHium00fPWdLaYG3cfFgM4Q/edit?usp=drivesdk</a></p><p><i> </i></p>
23 Apr, 2023
Angela Green
<p><strong>Angela Wadley Coaching–Discussing Upcoming Events/Classes for 2023</strong></p><p><i>New York City, New York</i> – <a href="https://www.angelawadley.com/">Author Angela Wadley</a>, owner of Karma Star Healing Arts LLC, is working to launch a corporate wellness program, an online mastermind group and has been hinting at potential retreats in the year 2023. Karma Star is a brand that is dedicated to growth and healing in the mind and body, and works to touch lives in a positive way.</p><p>After the company and its team had announced the launch of its newest award-winning book, titled, “<a href="https://www.angelawadley.com/thepoisonofperfection">The Poison of Perfection</a>,” Wadley is excited to address her readers more directly by hosting coaching and group programs. The book is available to readers on both Amazon and Audible. The Poison of Perfection touches on the harmful effects of perfectionism, which she marks as the silent “joy-killer” in every aspect of the reader's life, and the ways in which humans handle falling short of our expectations. The book focuses on career, dating, relationships, looks and many other aspects in which the reader may feel they are constantly falling short. Angela has published a handful of other books in the past on time management and Reiki.</p><p> </p><p>Wadley is a multifaceted woman; Not only has she published books in the past, Angela is also a board-certified NLP/EFT/Time Techniques Practitioner/Hypnotist/Success Coach, as well as a Dating Mentor, Certified Life/Transformational/Solution-Focused/Positive Psychology Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. Through all of her titles, Wadley maintains the Karma Arts brand, as she works to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs, reduce stress, and get rid of bad habits so they can achieve success and reach their highest potential.</p><p>Karma Star Healing Arts is thrilled to have The Poison of Perfection available to those who are seeking guidance in their everyday lives, hoping to stray away from harmful self-doubt. Partnered with this read, the company is looking forward to sharing its knowledge on wellness, both in the mind and body. </p><p>Wadley is hoping to reach an audience of women who match her ambitious spirit. The brand as a whole focuses on the concept of achieving or maintaining success, creating balance, becoming our best selves while reaching for our goals in all aspects of life, healing and mindfulness, so they extend their teachings and guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners as well, who may be struggling to free themselves from the self-sabotaging effects of perfectionism.</p><p><i>Karma Star Healing Arts is a brand that focuses on and promotes transformation and growth. The company, after the launch of its latest book, The Poison of Perfection, is excited to be opening more doorways to learning and understanding the value of self-love and acceptance. </i></p><p><i>For more information, find The Poison of Perfection </i><a href="https://www.angelawadley.com/thepoisonofperfection"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Angela Wadley</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@angelawadley.com"><i>info@angelawadley.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
18 Aug, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWGpx1wbn2JdmDewoINqxwLNVjm-iOCSCsGXb4RRPgY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWGpx1wbn2JdmDewoINqxwLNVjm-iOCSCsGXb4RRPgY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>note: this will also publish to Market Watch and Benzinga as these outlets are bundled.</p>
24 Aug, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P18UJy_oAdV9VIrW4ksxfVvHeBNF-bl0-JRpgsE-qHc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P18UJy_oAdV9VIrW4ksxfVvHeBNF-bl0-JRpgsE-qHc/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
02 Oct, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-M8QXeaRnG5Q0EmpLLC-cSyIP_wGHyv6cDAlHBqs-k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-M8QXeaRnG5Q0EmpLLC-cSyIP_wGHyv6cDAlHBqs-k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>note: this will also publish to Market Watch and Benzinga as these outlets are bundled.</p>
25 Sep, 2023
Jason Shurka
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wuPZ7pIGouOeU8sZOIX6C6A7trTpJ7YjiqMh-qOZY2k/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wuPZ7pIGouOeU8sZOIX6C6A7trTpJ7YjiqMh-qOZY2k/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jan, 2023
Ruohan Liu
<h2>Ruohan Liu, Global Director of PepsiCo, on Sustainability in Business</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LzI49SoB0J71DF4mLNsmLSkSv-rz3wlq6F3UH8uDhw-GQSs6lN80wWiRBXSKCudukeDW7RuRqYkJcMQNVtkc3P4C3cDfFUgvO3IIfQ3p7RCuokDsTZcDOFb6Y6fjs7xXqWJmk-Sl9xQJ_-YqSOjqmXblK9bXnKDfnlvXA2YNuNf9AAEgdy8jn0EAoF5u3A"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – Sustainability has quickly become a priority for large corporations hoping to keep operations efficient in the long term as the effects of widespread industrialization become more apparent both in the United States and worldwide. </p><p>“Sustainability as a concept is about ensuring the least harm to the environment and society overall so that we can continue to create these products for our customers,” Ruohan Liu, Global Director of PepsiCo says on the topic. “Preserving our way of life provides the context for our world to even exist as we know it, so naturally, we’re prioritizing making improvements to serve that goal.”</p><p><br>PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage corporation, is taking a greater interest in sustainable solutions, going as far as to make the commitment to meet a goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. Industry professionals like Ruohan Liu are leading the charge for greater avenues to environmentally conscious approaches in these spaces</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tCIN_12WI7_ho3riP3ECG-JC4YVdY_uU_MsqNcJ_3XJDdlLsZupN_L474_znO37A-Pv1X07T0toEPkPmtKgtyixuhvvXuwpipU-IIKNa3pEkqvlaF4EnhNLy-7KoAx_Uy0fYIx01PfCNh9SIC7RlKAuV-0D4naLnD9Im7KlLqiJfAmMShu5aeFskxXIjTQ"></figure><h2>Who is Ruohan Liu?</h2><p>Currently the Global Director at PepsiCo, Ruohan Liu spearheads all digital solutioning in approaching concepts in sustainability and agriculture, as well as acting as lead technology evaluator of PepsiCo Venture Investment. Ruohan boasts a great deal of experience in the field, showing a consistent passion for producing impassioned efforts to promote greater environmental awareness in corporate spaces. “In a lot of ways, sustainability has been a constant in my career, I previously worked as a Global Director for Bayer and led digitally driven strategies in reducing the environmental impact there,” Ruohan explains.</p><p>With vast education in Business Administration and Agriculture, Ruohan Liu is an expert in finding solutions through alternative methods of field operation and supply chains while researching and developing new concepts to promote sustainability through operations. “My education and experience across these fields have given shape to a lot of ideas to make business live in greater harmony with the natural world,” Ruohan says. “At the end of the day, we’re trying to lend support in building a better world that balances these concepts.”</p><h2>Sustainability is the Way of the Future</h2><p>In recent years, sustainability has become a greater focus for brands across industries as the negative impact CO2 emissions have made on the environment becomes clearer to the general public. As other brands like Hyundai, IKEA, and Patagonia all take measured efforts to reduce emissions and promote more environmentally-conscious practices. Whether manufacturing electric vehicles, sourcing materials with greater collaboration with indigenous communities, or recycling materials for new and quality products, brands are integrating environmentally conscious concepts, “It’s a significant issue for a lot of companies,” Ruohan says. “Of course, as these concepts become more commonly discussed, the commercial sector has more responsibility to promote the best advancements in the field. We’ve reached this point where productivity has been mastered, now the goal is to keep productivity high while running businesses more sustainably.”</p><p>PepsiCo has accordingly taken steps to establish itself as a leader in sustainability. From factors that are environmental and agricultural to social methods of sustainability, the brand has taken an effort to improve and streamline processes to work in greater harmony with both the environment and communities from all over the world.</p><p>“My team specifically builds digital solutions to support the implementation of sustainable agriculture and general sustainability goals for PepsiCo,” Ruohan explains. “So we take the time to take those practical avenues to make things more efficient, to foster greater collaboration, and to work smarter in order to make our business as sustainable and kind to the Earth as possible.”</p><p><strong>Connect with Ruohan via LinkedIn at </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruohan/"><strong>linkedin.com/in/ruohan</strong></a></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Ruohan Liu
<h2>Global Director Ruohan Liu is Driving Technology Development to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oEJoIZKFYnxEMmL5Xb7Tpc-2629OdVtriIbhlpye4RayVIN8yQMX0SKLlxjse58vfUZM-GU61F1A11uVJMcNFPwxZYBL_kc6EuZTx3b7OT7H_U6Rfkh_kXk6DiTwKah9CBU7qN0AQQqdTB7dlLqIrcfyK4ENQimyv38DsoZh2s-or1O6bjV6JSD-JHoQ0w"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – Multinational Food & Beverage Corporation PepsiCo has taken on several new initiatives to ensure the brand meet metrics putting it on track to go neutral with its emissions by 2040, and net positive with its water usage by 2030. </p><p>PepsiCo, the corporate giant that owns brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Tropicana, and Frito-Lay, has laid out new initiatives to take on approaches to provide more sustainable solutions to minimize detrimental effects on the environment. Global Director of Digital Agriculture, Sustainability, and New Ventures, Ruohan Liu is taking a direct and definitive approach to promoting socially and environmentally conscious approaches within PepsiCo’s business operations.</p><p>“Essentially, my role is to build digital solutions to support the implementation of sustainable agriculture and general sustainability goals, such as going carbon or water neutral or positive,” Ruohan says. “One particular approach is through precision agriculture, or digital agriculture, which is utilizing digital solutions for challenges in crop management and production.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/GvHxtc-EYL4EXu8sv418ReYCx5rNi7CLNTjYULZV_F1HLS-HG0zKhnqaEFwtQSJ-sFwEwbkW2-D-IyNBXC_f6LK4bqc8zvZ4Drk89ErO6w4oXxQrDf-PZlCTBxSpuF5DZ9Qlmm2-Cq5jRtwi_LIM-S_xHLjB4kB7cgdoHF3kwONfhblhk9yQzk1lkxpP3w"></figure><p>As well as previously working with companies like Bayer and the Monsanto Company in offering digital corporate solutions, Ruohan provides advisory to research organizations and startups hoping to build solutions in the rapidly growing area of business management. Drawing from a rich educational background, she has introduced this technology to businesses across industry spaces. Ruohan holds a Master’s degree in business administration from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, a Master's degree in Entomology and Nematology from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from China Agriculture University.</p><p>“Sustainability is something that every business is focusing on now, simply because the positives are so significant,” Ruohan says. “The real battle is making the case to producers, to farmers, ranchers, and whoever is providing businesses with a product to sell. This is because these sectors place the utmost importance on production rather than sustainability. I try to convey that these are two aspects that go hand-in-hand rather than existing in contradiction to one another. More sustainable models mean lower energy consumption and lower waste. Two things we can really use right now.”</p><p>As business shifts to newer and more sensible approaches, global business leaders like Ruohan Liu are actively shaping the future of industrialization across the planet. With ambitious plans to minimize damage and ensure sustainability for years to come, Ruohan Liu is bringing balance between the natural and industrial through the use of novel technological solutions.</p>
11 Jan, 2023
Ruohan Liu
<h2>Ruohan Liu Brings a Visionary Perspective on Digital Technology driving Environment Sustainability </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TXJjcDhtN-uZ6iaqlU_FnVlmzAXO929hgk3UO_y8Zg_QhYxmNibMIep8n4vhF5w09BcKHUM4Fw4qoeaBk0QDrD8ZLtnWbS3Pi9yennLGF1UrU3qp9s-lYhCXjlFtN5eTWBfK4GwRiN884CN86tTzX6z5mkviRs6OEh87BRh5fpeVToLvS5ibPGE3lLCpQQ"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – “I think a lot of people with my amount of experience might’ve become a little tired and possibly a bit jaded by now,” Ruohan Liu, the current Global Director of PepsiCo says.</p><p>Thoughtfully weighing the question of how her experience is informing her current work spearheading agricultural and sustainability initiatives worldwide for the multinational corporation, the global director takes a beat before continuing. “But doing what I do, coming up with sustainable digital solutions and integrating that into companies’ current processes, I don’t ever lose that drive,” Ruohan says.</p><p>Ruohan Liu has had a wealth of experience to draw on, from working with Bayer and the Monsanto Company previously, as well as providing consulting work to find digital methods to take approaches to agriculture and making businesses more environmentally sustainable. </p><p>“Selling the concept of sustainability is rarely something you have to do with businesses, as many are already seeing the utility of prioritizing the minimization of negative effects that come with transporting a massive product volume transnationally,” Ruohan says. “It’s usually the farmers, the producers, these demographics need to be communicated the need for sustainability as well as productivity.”</p><p>PepsiCo recently unveiled a slew of initiatives promoting greener and more sustainable business practices. Among the most ambitious was a pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years earlier than the Paris Climate Accord. </p><p>When asked about the zealous initiative, Ruohon explained that the brand’s determination to make greater improvements is about making greater impressions on the general public, as well as producers and distributors across industries. “Taking a more environmentally and socially-conscious approach is not something we want to be alone in,” Ruohan says. “Any brand within any industry could benefit from adopting a more earth-friendly model and it’s not like that takes anything from us. We want to encourage others to get on board with this.”</p><p>As more brands take on efforts to create systems that work in a greater balance with the natural environment, consultation and guidance are in greater demand in finding digital solutions to yield better and more sustainable business solutions across industries. “It’s more than being the way of the future, it’s quite literally the thing that’s going to bring us into the dawn of the new day.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2e0A62_IZ7-WZVVdBcCqI1kKQNBbBjtEHoU1RwBOCFTbBPfusLA_WE470XIwj4Klu5yIVcO620GsfIdZ_z9QlRIGrxjVv0tsK-S_VFy_e4UajV7Vfz0D6OrIfJ6HmzifAZS-E0QzEvsNBIHrEkQaf_eyg_asgxeDyMQgL7CFPUbfZlf0T5kbhzwrwUkmOg"></figure><p>Ruohan Liu, accordingly, holds a great deal of experience in finding digital solutions in agriculture to promote sustainability. “I’ve worked at companies like Bayer in providing assistance finding these greater avenues to sensible approaches, and these concepts are only going to become more commonplace. They simply work, and large corporations integrating more socially and environmentally conscious are going to see those positive effects relatively quickly.”</p><p>Many businesses grasp the practicality of sustainability, the ways that it affords a brand greater integrity as well as lower costs with energy consumption and waste. With industry trailblazers like Ruohan Liu, these concepts can be communicated across production levels and business spheres to help transform our industries to create a better world.</p>
10 Jan, 2023
Heath Rutledge-Jukes
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sPj3ZV45AI3c-yyDKKrEVpqKv1xPS0dPBrGDUgZzh7PlTz2SyI90c3dKDZjKy3Sq_nWJSFsNwE3YYoyp7l7LY7R7k768qeiRlnNgHhbi2vT7hVcxzEPf2cckDI5Jb3Ee8xVo4JPXYmRDzqJNF0WxWaJJzKTbh_AAeaUG08JpjKHfGWkSkhUsR_P7ZUOxJA"></figure><p><strong>Heath Rutledge-Jukes Dominates the EdTech Space</strong></p><p>As the world of technology grows and expands, every industry that relies upon tech can also grow and benefit. One of the fastest growing industries right now is educational technology, aka EdTech. EdTech refers to breakthrough technological implementations in classrooms, from primary school to college and beyond. It can include just about anything - updated computer systems and tablets, interactive whiteboards, online content delivery systems, and - you guessed it - apps.</p><p>Heath Rutledge-Jukes is a huge proponent of that last not-so-insignificant item. “Educational apps are taking off like never before,” he says. “The whole industry is growing, shifting, changing; and innovators and educators alike need to shift with it.”</p><p>The global educational technology market value was estimated at $106.46 billion USD in 2021, and is forecast to reach $127.0 billion in 2022. Within that, the global educational apps market share is expected to increase from $37,780 million USD in 2021 to $101,330 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 15% from 2022-2028.</p><p>Rutledge-Jukes shares that this increase is driven by multiple factors; first of all, apps are generally interactive, and - when designed well - can be entertaining as well, making learning fun and accessible. The ability to deliver educational materials remotely is a huge drive as well. As smart devices are more widely used in classrooms, educational apps will increase as well.</p><p>Educational tech has been a passion of Rutledge-Jukes’ for years. He is currently an incoming med student at Washington University in St. Lous, and is the cofounder of EdTech company King of the Curve. He is also a TEDx speaker, tutor, consultant, app developer, and medical scribe.</p><p>“I have a passion for harnessing the intersection of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship to enhance patient prognosis,” says Rutledge-Jukes of his career focus. “I want to remove barriers from tomorrow’s professionals by creating accessible, engaging, and evolving content housed on multiple platforms, such as mobile apps.” He adds that his research has been aimed at the improvement of health outcomes as well as the reduction of disparities for marginalized groups.</p><p>“I had a challenging childhood myself,” he reveals. “So when I speak of marginalized groups, I’ve been there. I managed to lift myself out and get into college, as a pre-med student studying psychology with a focus on pedagogical design.” His hard work and passion for his education led to him earning a 522 on the MCAT, which is in the 99th percentile. His work was also published in numerous venues such as the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Global Health Catalyst Summit.</p><p>During his time at Florida Southern College, Rutledge-Jukes led a research team to investigate the differences of duloxetine and celecoxib in the treatment of osteoarthritis with special consideration of the WOMAC scale and its subscales. In addition, he served as a research assistant on multiple projects in topics such as learning, cognition, psychology, and law. He assisted with research trials, preparing conference posters, and running statistical analysis of research results. </p><p>He also worked as a PASS tutor at Florida Southern College, in areas including statistics, genetics, and organic chemistry. During this time Rutledge-Jukes also served as a teaching assistant from January 2019 to May 2020 in the area of behavioral neuroscience. He prepared study materials and quizzes and learned how to effectively lead and communicate with groups of students. He was also the editor of the class’s neuroscience website, strengthening his technical skills.</p><p>From that point, Rutledge-Jukes began to move into the EdTech space. While continuing to serve as a college tutor and a healthcare app developer, he saw a gaping need for technology that would help med students prepare to take the MCATs - and from that point, he developed a vision of fun and engaging mobile apps to help students of all kinds to study for exams and improve their study skills.</p><p>Thus <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918">King of the Curve</a> was born. “I want to help other pre-medical students by sharing the tools and strategies that helped me succeed,” says Rutledge-Jukes. “Our company wants to shift the needle of the test prep industry from the current model which consists of boring, isolating, and expensive content to material that is engaging to students and that doesn't break the bank. We want to make scholastic success a more equitable endeavor.”</p><p>King of the Curve (KOTC) is a novel app that has now helped over 10,000 students get accepted to medical schools across the country. KOTC has since added other exams to its mobile app suite, including the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), the Physician Associate College Admissions Test, and the Registered Dietitian Exam. </p><p>King of the Curve has a variety of questions from all sections of these exams. Students are able to challenge their friends and test their skills with engaging, fun, and free study games or try to beat their scores in single-player mode. “Our goal is to eliminate the stress that comes with rigorous standardized exams,” Rutledge-Jukes explains. “The apps leverage a captivating modality backed by pedagogical research and customized ML algorithms that adapt to the student.”</p><p>He and his team plan to expand KOTC into over 150 standardized examinations worldwide. To date, it has garnered over 100,000 downloads across the suite. KOTC has been featured in Apple’s Top 50 educational apps and was also featured in a TEDx talk given by Rutledge-Jukes. “We have developed a mobile app that is fully accessible to all students, no matter the size of their wallet,” he says. “We're here to transform student stress into student success so that the student of today becomes the professional of tomorrow.”</p>
25 May, 2023
Rochelle Wagner
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k6L-IbmkKT_CQQMpnnSRVqZwQ4u35P33RPfMKTiu15o/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k6L-IbmkKT_CQQMpnnSRVqZwQ4u35P33RPfMKTiu15o/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
10 Jan, 2023
Leo Li, a Man of Many Cultures, is Grounding High-Fashion
<p>Leo Li is streaking high-fashion with his own personal taste. The designer, model, stylist, actor, and influencer comes from a culturally diverse background. Originally from Xinjiang, China, he’s experienced many cultures and traveled around the world. One of Li’s biggest shifts was moving to the United States and starting high school at fourteen in Jersey Shore. Now, he plans to use the cultural experience he has to better the name of high-fashion, an industry which the young influencer has big visions for.</p><p>“The transition was a little scary, from China to America,” holds the designer, “but it’s what ultimately what lead me into the life I live now, so I’m grateful for the change.”</p><p>In fact, Leo Li is all about change. Since he moved here, his heart has chased the fashion industry, pulling him through the different styles, looks, designs, and events that the market has to offer.</p><p>“I’ve seen it all,” claims Li, “But I want more. As a male from another country, I’ve had a unique experience fitting into the American fashion industry. But I’ve made a name for myself by being completely, sometimes brutally honest about my industry visions.”</p><p>The visions come from Leo’s heart: one that wishes to see the entire world fit into high-fashion items. Instead of repetitive, trendy items, the ones that look different, out-of-place, and unique catch Li’s eye. With a handbook of culturally diverse designs residing in the influencer’s mind, he is constantly on the lookout for designs and designers who can harness the world’s vast collection of diverse taste.</p><p>“I’ve spent the last few months travelling. I’m never in the same place for too long. In order to carry out these visions, I’m aware that I’ll need to be researching, discovering, and remembering all kinds of worldwide patterns, colors, cuts, and fabrics.”</p><p>Li sees these diverse materials and ideas being incorporated into the high-fashion industry someday. The stylist has previously styled his models in ways that he’s never witnessed, with an aim to expand Manhattan’s palette. </p><p>“I’ve styled models and friends alike, often for runway shows or shoots,” holds Li. “My taste lies somewhere between casual and crazy, often combining the two.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leoliofficial</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Leo Li on the Universality of Clothes
<p><strong>Who are you?</strong></p><p>My name is Leo Li. I’m a fashion designer, stylist, and influencer passionate about crazy and creative styles. I’m from Xinjiang, China, but I moved to the states as a teenager and attended school there.</p><p><strong>What is your concept of fashion?</strong></p><p>Fashion is as universal as language, emotion, and love. These concepts should be shared, accessible, appreciated, and created for everyone. Fashion, like food, shelter, and human company, should be shared, as everyone deserves to partake.</p><p><strong>What should fashion look like today?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Fashion should be all-inclusive. I often visit fashion events, such as New York Fashion Week, where I witness many high-end and luxurious looks. As astonished and inspired as I always am when I find these things, it can feel discouraging when the rest of the world cannot share in the fun.</p><p><strong>How would you change fashion on a large scale?</strong></p><p> </p><p>I plan to take the expensive and exclusive styles and make them inclusive, and shared by everyone. I believe the world has so many ideas and thoughts to offer the fashion industry, and I hope to collaborate with artists around the world to change the name of fashion.</p><p>Instead of the industry focusing on making sparkly dresses that only A-list celebrities can wear, I see fashion someday placing more focus on combining these high-end looks with the attainability of casual streetwear. Instead of the fashion market being lopsided, I see its wealth being shared amongst every country and culture.</p><p>I would like to see different cultures integrating their styles. I have traveled a lot recently, picking up different modes of dress and design from different places. It has opened my eyes to the plethora of wonders that could be integrated into fashion. We are missing out on a lot if we are not expanding our wardrobe with new, open-minded research and investigation.</p><p><strong>What are your plans?</strong></p><p> </p><p>I intend to share my style at Milan Fashion Week soon. I will be traveling with some friends, and we plan to take stock of our favorite styles while we are there. I hope to see something new, innovative, and unique that tries to work outside contemporary high fashion's bounds, universalizing it. </p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leoliofficial</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Leo Li is Instigating Forward Trends While Integrating Traditional High Fashion
<p> </p><p>MANHATTAN, NY–</p><p>Leo Li, a fashion connoisseur, designer, actor, model, influencer, and stylist is propelling fashion forward with his bright ideas of the future. The designer grew up in China and moved to the states, where he attended high school starting at fourteen. Now, he moves into new sectors of fashion with his attendances at Fashion Weeks around the world and bold moves when it comes to expanding the world’s vision of what fashion should be. These bold moves involve Leo Li’s personal style– a creativity of craziness and class combined.</p><p>“My style is crazy yet focused,” holds Li, “I like to mix it up when I don and outfit. At fashion week, I tried new combinations of articles, never wearing the same idea twice.” </p><p>Li hopes to influence the world with this type of thinking. At the fashion industry events that he attends, the social media influencer often sees copies upon copies of the same styles and outfits. But, every now and then, he catches a diamond in the rough: something new, out of the ordinary, and as eye-catching as it is extreme.</p><p>“I’ve seen many models walk the runway,” claims Li, “Often, they will look fantastic. But I’m looking for more,” holds Li, not discriminating, “I’m looking for something that I can take and make accessible to everyone in the world.” </p><p>Leo’s wishes is to see the entire world fit into high-fashion items. Instead of repetitive, trendy items, the ones that look different, out-of-the-box, and innovative catch Li’s eye. With a collection of culturally diverse designs residing in the influencer’s mind, he is constantly on the lookout for designs and designers who can utilize the world’s vast collection of diverse taste.</p><p>The influencer hopes to someday see high-fashion combine its luxury with the attainability of streetwear. As someone who believes in unisex clothing for all sizes, he also wishes that the fashion industry will continue to expand its cultural touch. Beside his background in China, Li has recently traveled across the world on the lookout for new patterns, colors, and cuts that high-fashion could appropriately incorporate.</p><p>“Fashion is always progressing,” Li maintains, “I just hope to be a catalyst for this sort of progression, one that makes the exclusive inclusive and the unattainable universal.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leoliofficial</i></p><p> </p>
10 Jan, 2023
Leo Li on How to Make a Fashion Name for Oneself
<p>Manhattan, NY–</p><p><strong>What is your name?</strong></p><p>Leo Li</p><p><strong>What is your profession?</strong></p><p>I am a designer, model, actor, influencer, photographer, and fashion connoisseur. I style models and friends for runway shows and shoots and photograph fashion events like New York and Milan Fashion Week. I’m also a fashion influencer and share some of my favorite styles on my Instagram page.</p><p><strong>What advice do you have to offer those starting out in fashion?</strong></p><p>As someone who moved from China to America and began his fashion career consequentially, I would tell someone it doesn’t matter when or where you start. If you have enough passion for it, you’ll go far. </p><p>Also, don’t simply chase success, follow your heart. Make what inspires you. Don’t give into trends too often, somebody has to start them.</p><p><strong>How did you do it?</strong></p><p>To make a name for myself, I had to struggle. Often times, there were long days and nights where I’d work to perfect my craft and shape my ideals. </p><p>By ideals, I mean the vision I had for myself in the fashion industry. I knew I loved the art but wasn’t sure how I wanted to be involved until I did some deeper digging. I realized that I love the way different outfits can mix and match and the way that they can inspire others on social media.</p><p>That was when I decided to begin a multi-faceted career in several different areas of fashion. To satisfy my desire to make fashion more accessible and reachable for all corners of the earth, I became a photographer and influencer. Through these mediums, I share the high-end lifestyle and experiences of the fashion industry with the rest of the world. I like to see people’s eyes light up when they see something they like or respect, such as a new type of jumpsuit or an innovative line of shoes. </p><p>To chase a dream of designing myself, I became a designer and developed my own look. This took a long time to plan and perfect, as I wanted my look to stand out amindst the thousands of talented designers in this industry. I revere these people and use them for inspiration but then add my own touch to the pieces.</p><p><strong>What are you most proud of?</strong></p><p>I’m proud of what I’ve created. Of course, I’ve been successful in business endeavors but I feel most accomplishment when I create something out of the norm.</p><p>For example, I’ve created a style for myself that takes the luxurious look of high-fashion and pairs it with the attainability of streetwear. I can’t wait to further implement this vision and hopefully inspire the entire fahsion community with my ideas.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leoliofficial</i></p><p> </p>
10 Jan, 2023
Leo Li Predictions on the Future of Fashion
<p>Manhattan, NY–</p><p>Leo Li is a fashion influencer, stylist, designer, model, actor, and photographer living in working in Manhattan, New York. Originally from Xinjiang, China, the fashion connoisseur has expressed an interest in predicting fashion trends through his attendances at New York Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week. The designer hopes to use these predictions to someday carry out his own fashion visions of making high-end clothing more attainable for the rest of the world.</p><p>“I predict crazy, chaotic styles,” holds Li, “in the best way possible. </p><p>Li has used New York and Milan Fashion Week to gather inspiration for his personal vision. The stylist and designer attends the shows to gather information when making his predictions on where fashion will go.</p><p>“Crazy and casual combined together is what I hope to see in the future of fashion.” The designer hopes that these contradictions will result in a fashion industry that makes its items more accessible to the entire world, rather than serving a handful of wealthy individuals.</p><p>The way that Li sees these styles come together is through high-fashion clothing styles being interwoven into streetwear and casual looks more commonly seen. Li envisions two ends of the spectrum meeting in the middle, creating a chaotic and extreme look for people living every day lives. </p><p>“Of course, where I’d like it to go is a mixture between upscale and casual fashion. But I also see another directions it could head in: even more simplistic.” The fashion connoisseur does not believe that simple taste is bad, even though it is not his typical, crazy style. He only sees future simple clothing as another innovative move toward what he hopes will one day be a bridge in the gap between those who are able to obtain high-fashion items and those who cannot.</p><p>“The future of fashion is such an intriguing concept,” holds Li, “I enjoy scouting out new material and ideas at the fashion events I attend.” Li adds that he only hopes to someday involve himself in the shaping of the fashion future, fully implementing his vision of making high-fashion more accessible to everyone, whether it executes as chaotic or simplistic.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leoliofficial</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Round One of Pre-IPO for Project Grit to Close After 800 More Shareholders
<p><i>Minneapolis, Minnesota</i>– Pre-IPO for Project Grit will come to a close after the platform reaches 800 more shareholders regardless of the investment amount. Project Grit, operating under business label NowGrit, Co (formally Asdal inc), is hoping to gather a community of shareholders and investors as the year comes to a close. After they reach their goal, the second round of IPO will start as Project Grit gains more traction among retail chains and suppliers, along with individual consumers. </p><p>Project Grit is a company that has been working to combine retail tech, sales, and services with ecosystem functionality. The R&D development of Project Grit has been in the works for several years and is now planning to productize their growth, while introducing a revenue transparency plan, designed to embrace openness between the company and its shareholders. </p><p>“Although we are not a public company yet, we believe going transparent gives us a better story to share with our customers, consumers, and investors,” explains Founder of <a href="https://nowgrit.com/">Project Grit</a>, Prince D. Levine. “We believe this is one of the critical first steps required to gain confidence from the public with our end to end consumer management and commerce management approach.” </p><p>The company has upcoming dividends plans that they believe will carry the company forward toward establishing long term relationships with its current and future shareholders. Currently, Project Grit is hosting their Pre IPO round one under the regulation CF, which gives non accredited, and smaller investors the ability to invest in growth emerging offerings like Project Grit. </p><p>With a new team of financial analysts, as well as a chief revenue officer brought in from the federal reverse, Project Grit is aiming to expand their visibility and transparency for everyday consumers. The newly hired team is going to be working in order to continuously report transparent revenue reports for the public. This plan follows the business model of allowing clarity with the public, so that anyone can see how much money they make, view their monthly recurring revenue, and other pertinent information that potential shareholders may wish to know before investing. </p><p>At its start, Project Grit was a process development team for digital retail workflows and a custom software enablement team that configured direct-to-consumer sales processes for retailers. Their efforts were awarded the number one retail tech idea on the Outlook by Retail CIO 2020 and 2021, and so with this recognition, began making strides into larger acquisition spaces, in hopes of continued expansion. </p><p>With 2023 on the horizon, Project Grit is currently updating their focus to function as a fully operating ecosystem for retail sales and services. By combining the three major parent sections of retail commerce into one platform, , the company can offer full transparency as well as work on its journey toward becoming the number one commerce infrastructure in the world for compact goods.</p><p><i>Project Grit is a retail services conglomerate that operates within its own ecosystem of retail commerce. THe company was founded by Prince D. Levine, a commerce management specialist with nearly a decade of experience. He and his team leading Project Grit spearhead the technical communication for projects with technology-driven initiatives that have an emphasis on consumer interactions. For more information about Project Grit and their upcoming developments, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Prince D. Levine</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@nowgrit.com"><i>info@nowgrit.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><a href="https://wefunder.com/nowgrit"><i>https://wefunder.com/nowgrit </i></a></p><p><i>https://nowgrit.com/</i></p>
10 Mar, 2023
Tom Signorelli
<p>WS Capital Fund and Tom Signorelli Place Capital for West Palm Beach-Based Water Treatment Company </p><p>WEST PALM BEACH, FL–The alternative investment fund <a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/">WS Capital Series Fund LLC</a> (WS Capital) has committed to placing institutional capital into an international water treatment company. Tom Signorelli, owner of WS Capital Fund, says that the company provides resin services, deionized tanks, and reverse osmosis units. The water treatment company will use the new capital to increase its inventory and enhance its sales platform.</p><p>“We are especially excited about this opportunity because while the company had been struggling and was nearing bankruptcy, it has done a great job of resolving its problems. This is due in no small part to the acumen and perseverance of the owner, who is committed to growing the business with a clean state,” he states. “We are always looking for ways to support companies and are pleased to place this capital to help them on their path.”</p><p>Throughout 2023, WS Capital will continue to come alongside businesses across the United States and seek to provide capital for their needs and programs.</p><p><i>WS Capital Series Fund, LLC’s mission is to ensure that its clients are able to not only operate but flourish amidst the uncertainties and fluctuations of the financial space. WS Capital is known for the dedication and support it gives its clients through its team of vetted, highly experienced financial experts. WS Capital provides funding products that are efficient, creative, approachable, and flexible, and its commitment to speed and detail means it serves a broad client base with equal attention and diligence. WS Capital remains committed to efficiently addressing the commercial credit needs of middle-market borrowers and investors.</i></p><p><i>For more information about WS Capital Series Fund, LLC, please see its </i><a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Craig Kaminski, WS Capital Series Fund</i></p><p><i>socialmedia@wscapfund.com</i></p><p><a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/nvkbwIXGQo"><i>www.wscapitalfund.com</i></a></p>
19 Dec, 2022
Navixha Bagga
<h2>Organicize Your Life Founder Navixha Bagga on Women Supporting Women</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/zwkT9dMF8T9sWWUhUKZRC8zQ7HZGxxF--64dW2o_Spa0msKbkQTzhlPH4wyXWNdorWaMChtqX_CNHtgPe8xYHG3WIld8dKeNqqJFlXNS0kvVuDT1zmBNIMAFU9_bqwTofz3TFrEwRb39sngjLkq_McM"></figure><p>PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – On November 13, 2022, mindset and self-love blogger and creator of Organicize Your Life Navixha Bagga, held the inaugural meeting for My Saree, My Story - TED Style Salons. Curated with safety, open dialogue, and inclusivity in mind, My Saree, My Story allows women of all demographics to come and discuss concepts that are industry related, socially based, and/or culturally derived. This invigorating event was hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajan-bansal-a421812?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABhgJIB8oSFR4MIhT7V44aWxh74g6maoLY&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BBp3cl7tRQi6uOI8TkZ%2FjCg%3D%3D">Rajan Bansal</a> at his fine-dining Indian restaurant, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AavyaIndianCuisine/">Aavya</a>. From decor to menu to hospitality, Aavya offers a truly enjoyable experience for those seeking good food and a great ambience!</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WxUZQJpURd3eD5Zb414OREs04_WVVGcbz35jHUHxtMhdJvygRqvsPLbKfZxPhA7U1zIHXxgSFsxOx3S3SaCQ7LMV_KbvLnsT9LEdwzzgXxurVwD4ADusIq3_hQ8A27PNlBXnl19NO-6Pvy9SKfzU6HQ"></figure><p><br>Welcoming her parents Satish and Madhu Kapur to the event, Navixha Bagga was happy to share the focus of her work as a community leader and content creator. “All these years my parents have wholeheartedly cheered and supported my journey as a content creator virtually, from overseas,” Navixha says. “It was a dream come true for me to have them physically present and bless this important milestone event, in my journey of building a positive community for women. To have them each share their stories of struggle and triumph was both emotional and empowering in a surreal way. As a daughter, I feel truly blessed and thankful for their physical and active presence at this important milestone for me!”</p><h2>Navixha Bagga is Promoting Women-Led Spaces</h2><p>Navixha has previously helmed other community events, such as the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/330678419090993">Saree 5K Walk</a> last September, bringing the positive thinking of Organicize Your Life to a wider audience. Through events like My Saree, My Story - TED Style Salons, Navixha is offering women a space for empowerment, open dialogue, and collaboration across interests and industries.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/navixha108/?hl=en">Organicize Your Life</a> began in 2018 when Navixha hit a personal low in her professional life. After a decade she found herself ‘re-orged’ from a job she both loved as well as felt secure in. Losing that position came like a jolt and most of all she felt overwhelmed and distraught at being knocked out of her comfort zone. “My family seized this opportunity to literally get me to walk my talk as a life coach”. In spending two decades as a volunteer life coach with the <a href="https://www.artofliving.org/us-en">Art of Living Foundation</a>, she had worked with participants at taking ownership of their mental well-being and purpose; and now it was simply the moment to live that herself. So taking the plunge in expressing her passion as a life-blogger and speaker, Navixha launched Organicize Your Life which quickly sped up as a lifestyle blog. In its messaging, Organicize Your Life promotes the drive needed to push yourself, without the denial and coldness that similar lifestyle platforms express to their audiences. </p><p>When asked about success, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/navexshabagga">Navixha Bagga</a> spoke on the role of the correct mentality, “Think of this, we rarely miss a beat in supporting, encouraging, and cheering for others,” Navixha says. “There also comes a time in your journey when you have to come face-to-face with the fact that you are worthy of your own support too. I have learned this reluctantly and with resistance, but I am glad I acknowledged that I have to be my own cheerleader rather than looking around for others to feed a need for appreciation and support.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xyz8G-bzsBbIhLnnRnFEltHAP79QSX28vK8IlS_fFi1MXTOS5y4wtZPhskYIry4SlhuK6lQjwufkDNJxiUFSS_YBJ82FidUGmwHZa_p-LlBu-gw-VY4NnOqk7F59CGCSGzg6taeMRFfdmexBZpHRlkY"></figure><h2>Welcoming Senator Cappelletti at an Event Promoting Collaboration Between Women</h2><p>On Sunday, Nov 13th, Navixha started the event with noted guest, State Senator <a href="https://pasenatorcappelletti.com/">Amanda Cappelletti</a>. As a protector of women’s rights within the state senate chambers, advocating for women in the workplace, in medical settings, as well as in our social space, Senator Cappelletti was well-received at the intersectional event for networking between women.</p><p>Mary Onama and Lynn Williams of the board of <a href="https://www.victimservicescenter.org/">Victim Services Center of Montgomery County</a> gave a breakdown of the services VSCM offers to abuse victims in the Philadelphia area. Specializing in providing immigration-related resources for shelter, as well as counseling services, the VSCM offers a critical service to the community in providing women a lifeline. Other guests included Contract Manager <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADRKg8BwmRfkFG26R1sW-alQQvCje9wZOc">Niti Gautam</a>, Black Rock Company Member <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAiyFMBqJXrD_F15IiIE5L0r5RFcKfKZLM">VRINDA MENON</a>, CoinGeek Editorial Specialist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAB88WYcBFf20t-p3zlJepo-YRewl9BQXHt4">Nidhi Arora</a>, Product Owner <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABAkwWYB_51kr2YxyHISGWyj_Z6i6oIzqXY">Neelima Voleti</a>, and Software Architect <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABopWRkBUrVNQkkWCD4S16XgCix1-mdTg5I">Harikiran Bhogal</a>.</p><p>A community leader promoting intersectional feminism, Navixha made waves previously organizing the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/330678419090993">Saree 5K Walk</a> last September. Focusing on concepts like intersectionality and promoting self-sufficiency, Navixha is hoping that My Saree, My Story will enrich women with greater perspectives in their home and work life.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ByosYE1XAlHZsOV4-GV9stIGtyeHBzfYT1ujoWxRmiHh1Jgr5UiPOUs61R9j7-gFeJ4vfp6Qkkgw4gW0LcQ4tBtM33Uf2gEHIuWixlH8AuF3HOeqavfRk-c9_ojQgfGR-5pBAok3DC12DflGgoCIJaQ"></figure>
06 Mar, 2024
Zahid Sarder
<h2>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Congratulates Congressman Michael McCaul, Named Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee</h2><p><strong>“Bangladeshi Community Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi recently expressed heaping support as Congressmen Michael McCaul is named Chairman of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee. The US House Representative has earned praise as he has established himself as a staunch ally of the Bangladeshi community, showing a firm and even hand in his policy.”</strong></p><p>WASHINGTON DC – As Rep. Michael McCaul is named Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, ally, and close associate Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has expressed pride and assurance in the congressman hailing from Austin, Texas.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SsOEJGBpzmurvCvEt1UsXenG2g6rJtYcspUB9Xr17OnFxvZ0oMi6S_m59WTOdjBvFF-sJkrlrTGpVcv2_ahQH459fgjrkH8jDwjmjAC5ZukLDMrrDBEGiSRF47ko7Mokq6F_FkxgDU85kRuL6FZl4cM"></figure><p>Photo: Human Rights Activist and Civil Society Leader and Bangladesh former Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi with United States Congressman Michael McCaul | US CONGRESS</p><p>“Rep. McCaul has always thrown his full weight behind support for democracy and security internationally and I’m confident he’ll continue to serve as an impassioned ally of the Bangladeshi community,” Saddi says of his associate. Having a consistent track record in <a href="https://www.newagebd.net/print/article/64781">supporting free democratic elections in the Indo-Pacific</a>. Having comprehensive experience as Chairman of the Congressional Homeland Security Committee, Rep. McCaul has <a href="https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/press-releases?ID=540BF864-0958-4C79-B6AA-EB026D7EF900">made impassioned calls to ensure fair elections in Bangladesh</a> taking steps to encourage immediate action on the part of the United States Congress.</p><p>Rep. McCaul has taken on the position of Chairman of the new Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee. Saddi previously threw his support behind the congressman, quoted, “I’m confident that Rep. McCaul will no doubt hold the <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CHRG-113hhrg85642/CHRG-113hhrg85642">interests of the Bangladeshi people</a> at heart. I’m excited to see the Foreign Affairs Committee take on a bold and unswerving stance on <a href="https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/us-congress-concerned-over-democracy-bangladesh-writes-trump-admin-address-1701424?amp">democracy</a> under Rep. McCaul’s leadership.”</p><p>A committed ally to the Bangladeshi community, Rep. McCaul has been <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/release/risch-menendez-engel-mccaul-statement-on-third-anniversary-of-rohingya-genocide">outspoken on victims of the genocide, such as the Rohingya genocide</a>, commemorating the disaster in its three-year anniversary. The congressman’s voting record has shown stellar support of the demographic, preserving and protecting the role of democracy in a working society. Emphasizing equity and fairness, affording grace to people of all backgrounds. </p><p>Also announced recently, House Representative Young Kim has been named Chair of the Congressional Subcommittee <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-113hhrg85642/html/CHRG-113hhrg85642.htm">overseeing Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation</a>. Congratulated by Saddi, the Bangladeshi activist took to Twitter to praise the congresswoman on her new role in congress. As Kim has expressed strong support for the Bangladeshi community, emphasizing human rights and democratic governance.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5i6dI6GPrRF4WMRu7vr37hnn14OrX3NRGFhVFLTw9zVA3ujFSy-66Z26IAwjznxFQo5q4S02NiPLLsNvfOjiK-XvVdMPZgIh42wwUMrtNnuabdDm8AcvATsuBPSUDoLscn7GLL0rl-HesntxasPBemE"></figure><p>A strong proponent and community leader within the Bangladeshi community, <a href="http://www.zahidfsardersaddi.com">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is a strong advocate for Bangladeshi citizens worldwide, defending their interests in the House of Representatives and the Senate to support meaningful and effective legislation. As a Foreign Advisor to the former three-term Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Hon. Begum Khaleda Zia, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-society-recognizes-covid-19-183000188.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is an expert in providing a unilateral and measured perspective of the politics and other distinguishing factors of the Indo-Pacific. <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-rallies-123000760.html">Advocating for the rights of Bangladeshis everywhere</a>, Saddi takes great pride in serving his community to ensure that his people are afforded human rights in the form of greater support for the people and the ability to vote in a democratic election. </p><p><i><strong>About:</strong></i></p><p><i>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit </i><a href="https://zahidfsardersaddi.com/"><i>www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</i></a><i> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at </i><a href="mailto:info@zahidfsardersaddi.com"><i>info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</i></a></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Zahid Sarder
<h2><strong>Jameis Winston and Tom Brady’ TB12 Foundation Both Team Up To Support the Jill Kelley Foundation’s Wounded Warrior Gasparilla</strong></h2><p><i><strong>“</strong></i><a href="https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/gasparilla-season/"><i><strong>Tampa's annual Gasparilla Parade</strong></i></a><i><strong> is known worldwide as a festive occasion, but among all of these events, one stands out: Dr. Scott and Jill Kelley’s annual event to support combat-wounded veterans and their families with front-row VIP access to Tampa’s world-famous Gasparilla Parade at their Bayshore home.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><p><i>January 31st, 2023 – </i>TAMPA, Florida – The Kelleys, philanthropists and founders of <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/dr-scott-jill-kelley-introduce-220000148.html">SafeGuard Surgical</a>, hosted the Wounded Warrior Gasparilla event on Saturday, January 28th, through the <a href="https://www.thejillkelleyfoundation.com">Jill Kelley Foundation</a>, a 501c3 non-profit.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XGRUbHdiMGMN0hbmw_ITwdNSx9lD3tiZRidw_KhnlayI3boj_39sa4cyWaXNXWfpyO7bfGt5I-YxWDlHreE2vCRUIUzV0_rjwPLqn9PjOLJDLnUZlZVEGtpG5076s9a5dfB1P3DJGFQE9P-uklUupx4" alt="image0.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Celebrants at the event, held at the Kelley’s Bayshore home./TAMPA, FLORIDA</i></p><p> </p><p>This year’s private event was made extra special with the attendance of NFL star, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameis_Winston">Jameis Winston</a>, a former quarterback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now with the New Orleans Saints.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.thejillkelleyfoundation.com/gasparilla">JKF’s Wounded Warrior Gasparilla</a> was supported through the generosity of donors, sponsors, and silent auction participants, including this year, a donation by <a href="https://tb12foundation.org/">Tom Brady and his TB12 Foundation</a>. </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7uQkDVsSNiE4O_1AUJgbUOFsHGFbv7lhAiss0tJso08Ci6HSDDux8XneqQj6TA20GYqjRcznyJy2A8Yv2vK7bzPVfiecYL-7kWnL7IIkL0U4qHckyLt-Fm4C706BPdqln5CWLMewAyoT8fUYp1Xr8qI" alt="image1.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Jill Kelley and NFL Star Jameis Winston at the JKF’s event./TAMPA, Florida</i></p><p> </p><p>The winning bidder was none other than Jameis Winston! </p><p> </p><p>The former Bucs QB expressed sincere appreciation for the opportunity for a ‘win-win’: to support The Jill Kelley Foundation and also the chance to work out with Tom Brady’s team of trainers. </p><p> </p><p>What an exciting opportunity to see the Heisman Trophy winner and the GOAT work out together to support Jill Kelley’s Wounded Warrior Gasparilla! </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Kn0VKNYuwvFtETfog5Yqvq3cRpytaH_JPOU3c1WpMXUDwJUXEMgpZjPXw1k4r63nP61T5F69ZSwuY5krIlUA7taJQN6cakCaZMYE6Bx2URXo2TxyDdqo9lsCqggigMfAXVsPCRgPmIc9bKXbrTPf9Ao" alt="image2.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: JKF’s Wounded Warrior Gasparilla Event at Kelley’s Tampa Home./TAMPA, Florida</i></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.thejillkelleyfoundation.com/">The Jill Kelley Foundation</a> sent a statement expressing gratitude to Jameis Winston and Tom Brady’s generous support of the Wounded Warriors Gasparilla. Brady & Winston’s contributions- along with the backing from the Bucs, Lightning, Rays, TGH, AECOM, Galati Yachts, WestGate Resorts, MOSS, SafeGuard Surgical, and other iconic institutions and establishments, will help ensure that these brave men and women who served our country will never be forgotten.</p><p> </p><p><i>To learn more about The Jill Kelley Foundation, please visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.google.com&t=h.eJx9kMlOwzAURX-litSuoGlix4mLIooUpi6YVIYdcmLXDXXi4KERRfw7Ni3DipXle949enrvgVUimA6ClTGdnoZh3_djLiUXbFzJJnT0-DX_Dw5B4fGemhV7qYVYMyHY21LalhJTy9aPD2NEmu5IE9covj_Sqoq5gNHaSKX3sdXGZRFKkziDSYLdg0H2A7mDJ9ebB9LH1p7Nz087cGk0LqLbxd2CVNuRJnkx2rlzKis9csL8jw4gGEEX8nynidD2CeOL-wlWzaPiV898ntxMgoNBsPa3aZnbjS-N68auGQpSCzKrm46p2jaHnfq6RpoSgBGLIchYBbMJRDHFsESEZlEZlTjcL5BiMIbezbxbE0WZ2i5nvHFWL_KIevSbfHwCKPSGMQ.MEUCIQCK06a-w8T_PgxuU1BZ-yYr-Cg5GORFGw85xYXfPjq93AIgYxLOAiGrackT_mw9iw7I8uM5rIre2jhXhO9vQO6Aa0g">www.thejillkelleyfoundation.com</a><i> or reach out to Jill Kelley at </i>contact@thejillkelleyfoundation.com<i> , TB12:</i></p><p><i>info@tb12foundation.com, Jameis Dream Forever Foundation: (859)448-3430, Bucs:</i></p><p><i>communityrelations@buccaneers.NFL.com, Lightning: tampabaylightning@approveforgood.com, Rays: customerservice@raysbaseball.com, TGH: mkornfeld@tgh.org , Galati: (727) 334-0151, Westgate: sheri_barron@wgresorts.com, MOSS: info@mosscm.com, SafeGuard Surgical:</i></p><p><i>Jill@safeguardsurgical.com</i></p><p> </p>
14 Feb, 2023
Zahid Sarder
<h2>Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Meets with Congressman Darren Soto Following Oath of Office</h2><p><i><strong>“Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, Bangladeshi Activist and Community Leader, conferred with the newly re-elected Representative of Florida’s 9th District, host to a significant Bangladeshi population within his district and proven advocate of the community.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><p>WASHINGTON, DC – Community Activist and Leader Zahid F. Sarder Saddi recently met with <a href="http://soto.house.gov/">Congressman Darren Soto</a> shortly after he was sworn in for a subsequent term, taking his oath of office in the House of Representatives in Washington DC. Congratulating him on securing a fourth term in office, <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-congrats-213000313.html">Saddi thanked Rep. Soto</a> for exemplary leadership in his role representing Florida’s 9th district. Praising the representative for his continued, unflinching support to the Bangladeshi-American community of his district.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9opZDWePQuJPNqCPFehmskm8k7Y9vyy0QpIWV7uWRqDAGEnAj5E3U7__2MT4gsCsCjlDp9s4HZbI0kqnVQiZu8_n4rgcAs_Ey8bqa9FR6hbkIJqhH37YxGjbFMFpxxQ6_yTgN5mLNITXjGKZ4U7HAA" alt="image1.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.</p><p> </p><p>Running through a swath of Central Florida, many Bangladeshi-American small businesses are based in Rep. Soto’s district. Additionally, the demographic is prevalent in the healthcare sector, which has proven essential in providing assistance during natural disasters such as when Hurricane Ian hit a large swath of Florida late last year. Having served during the pandemic and through several natural disasters, Rep. Darren Soto assumed office in 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Rep. Soto, likewise, praised <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vanguard-2022-zahid-f-sarder-130000902.html">Saddi</a> for an excellent track record in representing and advocating for his community in frequently meeting with members of the legislative and executive branches of the US Government, known as an instrumental figure in conveying the interests and needs of the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladeshi-community-activist-zahid-f-123100915.html">Bangladeshi people</a> both overseas and domestically in the US, such as in the community of Florida’s 9th District.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TXCNCL8SHq7tSeLSkLUowgpcY2Vo8mdre-93jKrgbFnps7oXfAOoimZhPtETaJkGbjbR33zAF3PDO2hltg-mRivE3fnLhssn__jUozlo6s4fgtDXytluLLKKUt7Oa6fWiQm_fx5uo2E3"></figure><p>SOURCE:<a href="https://twitter.com/repdarrensoto">@RepDarrenSoto</a> on Twitter.</p><p> </p><p>In Congress, Rep. Soto serves on the Natural Resources Committee, as well as the Energy and Commerce Committee where he advocates for greater access to healthcare, fighting climate change, and undertaking ambitious goals protecting the environment to ensure clean air and water. Taking additional steps in office to protect emerging businesses and boost domestically-owned companies making significant technological advances. Emphasizing a strong infrastructure, Rep. Soto has advocated for the community of his district and has delivered greater rates of fiduciary support for his district.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/QJAFB5i1kllsryQc90EFDmOQazzCjUNKr4pmDw801JpEddDXv9FO9IweQwnyp7n7C3C4s8NeKjrhXTHBNTqD9VoQZy9R0OTZyiCT09uVv7lEFQZ5NVBEwzMULBpS1BiGA4Y75ERtGjhuG2v8Zy-8LA" alt="image3.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in Rep. Soto’s office.</p><p> </p><p>Having secured victory in his election last November by around 15,000 votes, Soto earned his fourth term representing the district which includes parts of Orange, Osceola, and Polk County in Central Florida. Rep. Soto additionally led in all three counties in the 9th Congressional District.</p><p> </p><p>Having held consistent correspondence for over 20 years, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-congratulates-013000863.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> and Congressman Darren Soto have bonded over a shared passion for human rights and democracy.</p><p> </p><p>“Congressman Soto has been a friend for over 2 decades, and watching his career develop over the years has been incredibly uplifting in my own work,” <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/little-bangladesh-declared-nyc-zahid-010000524.html">Saddi</a> says. “From the beginning of his career when he ran for the Florida House of Representatives, I knew he had enormous potential. Also seeing his transition into serving the State Senate, then the United States House, I’m not surprised he’s earned his fourth term in office. Hundreds of thousands of Floridians are rightfully proud of his role advocating for their interests in the United States Congress.”</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5nqkARyzSPedg4zqqCxBBlaqpK5erHgwF-FGc6EGccma8EW7zzBz-Sfp4kcxotPU5ut3tNq_OUkKgGUsPxONu-8twUcuSMJrdbuq5JkJyCPRE7L7EIBYaWL8ZgQFML_n0Ndk3WrNan43BZgacCC38A" alt="image4.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: Saddi and Congressman Soto discussed several topics during the meeting. John Cortes, District Director, and Julian Duque, Press Assistant to the Congressman Darren Soto 9th District of Florida were also present.</p><p> </p><p>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi sees the achievements that Congressman Soto has made firsthand, as he is a resident of District 9 himself. Residing in Celebration, a master-planned community in Osceola County and a suburb of Orlando, Celebration is located near Walt Disney World and was originally developed by The Walt Disney Company. The community has had a frequent spot on several top 10 lists of the most beautiful locations to live in within the United States. “It’s a town like no other”, Saddi says. “Celebration is a place where you can raise your family and children with a sense of peace and tranquility. And if you need help or support of any kind, your Congressman’s door is always open to its citizens. We appreciate our Congressman Darren Soto’s leadership and unflinching support of the community. It has been an absolute pleasure having him represent us in Washington.” </p><p> </p><p>Dedicated to serving the Bangladeshi community for almost three full decades, <a href="http://www.zahidfsardersaddi.com">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is an effective foreign affairs advisor that ensures that members of the community both in the United States and living in Bangladesh are equally represented in the halls of US Congress. Having served effectively as Foreign Advisor to the former three-term Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Hon. Begum Khaleda Zia, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-society-recognizes-covid-19-183000188.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> specializes in providing geopolitical insight on the Indo-Pacific. Saddi takes active steps in offering a valuable perspective through continued collaboration with the <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-rallies-123000760.html">United States Congress</a> in promoting global democracy and human rights.</p><p><i><strong>About:</strong></i></p><p><i>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</i></p><p> </p><p><i>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit </i><a href="https://zahidfsardersaddi.com/"><i>www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</i></a><i> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at </i><a href="mailto:info@zahidfsardersaddi.com"><i>info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</i></a></p><p> </p>
14 Feb, 2023
Zahid Sarder
<h2>Dr. Scott & Jill Kelley Introduce Life-Saving Medical Technology to Curb Postoperative Complications and Deaths</h2><p><strong>Entrepreneurs Dr. Scott and Jill Kelley and Harvard University’s Biotechnology Club have brilliantly combined forces to develop an innovative surgical solution to protect millions of patients from leaks after surgery: A “medical-grade” biodegradable stent placed at the time of surgery that slowly dissolves over time.</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ud2qEu8lHxdfUQGy_hLWNInohDhZXwETge82nW-mKyJpat687-77I9VAccHfCdCgdOc0nTloTaL5qlTKCncOsM4f01c0CWuQwpPifZqJWnVzjJpDa01jHrFpKPtRkeVRq9lSxE3ON2xKpWzrepUerA"></figure><p>Dr. Scott Kelley with NFL Star Jameis Winston, after launch of Dr. Kelley’s FREE COVID-19 Information Hotline to provide accessible medical support during the pandemic | TAMPA, Florida</p><p>TAMPA, Florida – Dr. Scott and Jill Kelley, co-founders of SafeGuard Surgical have unveiled LeakGuardTM Biodegradable Stent, a critical advancement to prevent surgical leaks that are responsible for a significant number of deaths and an enormous financial burden on the healthcare system. This proprietary technology is a biodegradable device designed to provide a barrier to protect patients from leaks, improve quality of life, shorten post-operative recovery time, and curb healthcare costs. They have proudly partnered with the Harvard Biotechnology Club to help bring this life-saving device to market.</p><p>There are millions of surgical resections performed in the U.S. annually where the diseased portion of the colon is removed and the two new ends are joined together to form an “anastomosis”. The most severe complication encountered with colorectal surgery is leakage at the newly-formed anastomosis. This leak can lead to extended hospitalization, peritonitis, sepsis, and death. Leakage occurs in 6-30% of surgeries with a mortality rate ranging from 10-40%. Increased costs can surpass $50,000 per patient. The traditional approach to avoiding a colon leak is for the surgeon to place a temporary ostomy bag attached to the skin. Not only does this place a significant social and psychological burden upon the patient, but it is also a source of many complications that require another operation to reverse its effects, creating a great expense to the patient and the healthcare system as a whole. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MP25V1NV4poTOxOZ0mh3azJ32SodBUu02LASS1e8nrZl_dCTV8SDSnxbvDk3pSMCYq3r710v_tlSrtOsCjnJKYP_rI6Oh_czRojhoGP6QQhFiuisASj8t1MeFcwQKEpNZN1NAaq49wVE"></figure><p>“There is a significant clinical and economic need for a truly disruptive product like LeakGuardTM to reduce the devastating effects of surgical leaks. LeakGuardTM will become a game-changer in the healthcare world by saving millions of lives and billions of dollars,” says Dr. Scott Kelley, CEO of SafeGuard Surgical.</p><p>LeakGuardTM is an innovative solution designed to protect patients from leaks ensuring quick recovery and better quality of life. The device is constructed from environmentally friendly biodegradable materials with a proprietary design developed by Dr. Kelley to safely protect against leaks during the critical healing phase before slowly dissolving <i>without a second operation or the increased costs incurred with removing</i> the device.</p><h2>About Dr. Scott Kelley</h2><p><a href="http://www.drscottkelley.com">Dr. Scott Kelley</a>, CEO of SafeGuard Surgical and inventor of the LeakGuardTM Biodegradable Stent, is a renowned cancer surgeon with almost 30 years of experience. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Columbia University Medical School, Dr. Kelley completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and his surgical oncology fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Dr. Kelley is an advanced gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to treat conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, pancreas, and liver. He has published extensively in clinical and scientific journals. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/8sdOr-cVEy_qo40uoe6lVRdPP0XpZ6OQVU_EBOjmdePTG9__WXh5i0tv3SEsyfvAP6evoIg5hydDEViJpke9jGr16uvglN0dGMXmzhR85mkou_If4QjOlI1mLLyxw_nN1TtSlifqo-j4sUDEp-G5bg"></figure><p>Dr. Scott & Jill Kelley in their Florida home. Dr. Scott Kelley continuously offers medical outreach to underserved communities, as Jill Kelley advances emerging technology and global markets in foreign diplomacy | TAMPA, Florida</p><h2>About Jill Kelley</h2><p>As President of Military Diplomacy Strategies LLC, <a href="https://www.militarydiplomacystrategies.com/">Jill Kelley</a> holds a wealth of experience advising embassies and multinational companies to advance their economic and diplomatic goals. As a lifelong proponent of STEM-related projects, she has made tremendous strides across a variety of industries, and was recognized as “one of the most globally instrumental Arab-American women”. Her leadership role in SafeGuard Surgical is driven by a deep passion for healthcare innovation that LeakGuardTM will provide for millions of patients around the world. </p><p><i>To learn more about SafeGuard Surgical™️ and Dr. Scott Kelley, please visit </i><a href="http://www.drscottkelley.com"><i>www.DrScottKelley.com</i></a><i> or reach out to Dr. Scott Kelley at </i><a href="mailto:drscottkelley@drscottkelley.com"><i>drscottkelley@drscottkelley.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Tom Signorelli
<p>WS Capital Series Fund Launches New Equipment Leasing Division</p><p>WEST PALM BEACH, Florida– <a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/">WS Capital Series Fund LLC</a> (WS Capital), which invests in high growth, private corporate entities, and Owner Tom Signorelli are rolling out an equipment leasing division that will focus on alternative assets, including aircraft and marine assets. The new initiative will add to the company’s existing leasing activities.</p><p>Signorelli explains that the fractionalized aircraft ownership space is growing at a rate the company has not seen before. “There is a real niche for smaller operators offering flexible plans to their customer base. These smaller operators need financing for their fleet,” he says. “We are focusing on high quality assets that have limited hours with updated avionics. The non-owner flier is an underserved market as it relates to financing assets in the $3MM-$9MM range.”</p><p>WS Capital also funded a $14MM manufacturing contract in the food service industry. The company’s primary initiative is to provide liquidity and fixed asset finance to the consumer product space, so this announcement was significant for WS Capital, whose team was especially happy to finance a company in their heritage space. </p><p>WS Capital is building on its momentum from 2022, including its recent funding of two healthcare properties: the Pathways Family Medical Center in Oakdale, California, and a holistic treatment center’s real estate acquisition in Lake Worth, Florida. The two closings added an additional $12MM to WS Capital’s portfolio and represented the first stage of the company’s plans for investing in medical centers through its healthcare finance group. WS Capital is now focused on closing on a large group of surgery centers. Its ultimate goal is to offer its potential investors assets that are diverse and flexible.</p><p>In 2023, WS Capital will also be working in the Marcellus Basin to lay approximately 18 wells in the ground. The company has taken a $15MM position in oil and natural gas and is partnering with an operator to develop the wells in the Eastern United States. Additionally, WS Capital will continue to assist its middle-market borrowers and investors with the $100MM in corporate financings it placed with Qenta Bank.</p><p>“We are excited about our plans for 2023 and WS Capital, including our new equipment leasing division,” says Signorelli. “We hope that by diversifying and growing our own portfolio, we will be able to serve our valued customers even better.”</p><p><i>WS Capital Series Fund, LLC’s mission is to ensure that its clients are able to not only operate but flourish amidst the uncertainties and fluctuations of the financial space. WS Capital is known for the dedication and support it gives its clients through its team of vetted, highly experienced financial experts. WS Capital provides funding products that are efficient, creative, approachable, and flexible, and its commitment to speed and detail means it serves a broad client base with equal attention and diligence. WS Capital remains committed to efficiently addressing the commercial credit needs of middle-market borrowers and investors.</i></p><p><i>For more information about WS Capital Series Fund, LLC, please see its </i><a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Craig Kaminski, WS Capital Series Fund</i></p><p><i>socialmedia@wscapfund.com</i></p><p><a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/nvkbwIXGQo"><i>www.wscapitalfund.com</i></a></p>
19 Apr, 2024
Tom Signorelli
<p>WS Capital Series Fund Announces Funding of Regional Hospitality Group in Chicago</p><p>CHICAGO, Illinois–<a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/">WS Capital Series Fund LLC</a> (WS Capital), whose investment portfolio includes high growth, private corporate entities as well as alternative assets in equipment leasing, has closed a real estate transaction for a Chicago-based restaurant group. WS Capital states that the closing was done in concert with the Small Business Administration and a national, non-bank lender.</p><p>“We are very pleased with the outcome of this transaction because the real estate is in a prime location and features a Cabo cantina-type of concept,” says Tom Signorelli, owner of WS Capital. “It is our first closing for our client, a proven operator that understands the landscape well, and it should pave the way for additional facilities.”</p><p>The announcement comes only a few weeks after the rollout of WS Capital’s latest division, which focuses on leasing aircraft and marine assets. The company seeks to fill a niche for smaller operators that want to offer flexible financing plans to non-owner flyers. WS Capital says that the equipment leasing division is doing well and is working with businesses that would like to finance assets in the $3MM-$9MM range. </p><p>“This is an exciting time for us, as we are working to capitalize on the momentum we have built, particularly in the last few months, when we closed two healthcare properties in California and Florida,” WS Capital states. “We are also partnering with an operator in the Marcellus Basin to lay approximately 18 oil/natural gas wells in the ground. It is all part of our vision for our company in 2023: to diversify our portfolio with assets from around the United States and to provide value for our clients.”</p><p><i>WS Capital Series Fund, LLC’s mission is to ensure that its clients are able to not only operate but flourish amidst the uncertainties and fluctuations of the financial space. WS Capital is known for the dedication and support it gives its clients through its team of vetted, highly experienced financial experts. WS Capital provides funding products that are efficient, creative, approachable, and flexible, and its commitment to speed and detail means it serves a broad client base with equal attention and diligence. WS Capital remains committed to efficiently addressing the commercial credit needs of middle-market borrowers and investors.</i></p><p><i>For more information about WS Capital Series Fund, LLC, please see its </i><a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Craig Kaminski, WS Capital Series Fund</i></p><p><i>socialmedia@wscapfund.com</i></p><p><a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/nvkbwIXGQo"><i>www.wscapitalfund.com</i></a></p>
06 Jan, 2023
Tom Signorelli
<p>WS Capital Fund and Tom Signorelli Report Two Syndicate Closings in the Healthcare Space </p><p>WEST PALM BEACH, Florida–<a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/">WS Capital Series Fund LLC</a> (WS Capital), an American financial company that invests in high growth, private corporate entities, and Owner Tom Signorelli have announced the funding of two major properties in the United States: a holistic treatment center’s real estate acquisition in Lake Worth, Florida, and Pathways Family Medical Center in Oakdale, California. The two closings account for $12MM in funded projects and add to WS Capital’s growing portfolio of private debt assets.</p><p>Signorelli reveals that WS Capital had been planning to begin investing in medical centers for some time. “We spent part of 2022 gearing up for the launch and looking for both intriguing properties and great banks to partner with,” he says. “We are happy to say that we found both, and these centers were a good way for us to kick off our healthcare finance group.”</p><p>The two projects represent the first stage of WS Capital’s new division, with the company working to close on a large group of surgery centers. “Our goal is to create a robust portfolio heading into 2023,” Signorelli confirms. “It is an exciting time for WS Capital, as we are increasing the flexibility and diversity of our offerings for potential investors.”</p><p>In 2023, WS Capital will also be working in the Marcellus Basin in the Eastern United States to put approximately 18 wells in the ground. The company has taken a $15MM position in oil and natural gas and is partnering with an operator to develop the wells. Additionally, WS Capital will continue to assist its middle-market borrowers and investors with the $100MM in corporate financings it placed with Qenta Bank.</p><p>“From our new healthcare division to our investor-centered programs, we are set to continue bringing the same excitement and service to our wonderful customers,” WS Capital says.</p><p><i>WS Capital Series Fund, LLC’s mission is to ensure that its clients are able to not only operate but flourish amidst the uncertainties and fluctuations of the financial space. WS Capital is known for the dedication and support it gives its clients through its team of vetted, highly experienced financial experts. WS Capital provides funding products that are efficient, creative, approachable, and flexible, and its commitment to speed and detail means it serves a broad client base with equal attention and diligence. WS Capital remains committed to efficiently addressing the commercial credit needs of middle-market borrowers and investors.</i></p><p><i>For more information about WS Capital Series Fund, LLC, please see its </i><a href="https://www.wscapitalfund.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Craig Kaminski, WS Capital Series Fund</i></p><p><i>socialmedia@wscapfund.com</i></p><p><a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/nvkbwIXGQo"><i>www.wscapitalfund.com</i></a></p>
24 Feb, 2023
Lokahi Leaf: Natural Health, Wellness, and Beauty From All Over The World
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PPHtZ0Hg-TbpSHJb2Xazoh9bEu2BLBK7_juHoNlzswCkZ_jK8pMpwIC7Dt_w2HSAAQuof9mo5p5_J6nOFmY82weVVNR86JuOaFJqO9EFmmD19YbX-zditsZD56l4kCoN8sIcfXhGvI1QzJMeQha3yTU"></figure><p>The market of health and wellness ties delicately into the industry of natural beauty products. This collaboration is seen throughout numerous brands and businesses, but one such brand that stands out among the rest is Lokahi Leaf.</p><p>Lokahi Leaf is an earth-sourced wellness and beauty brand that has been working directly with locally sourced and organic ingredients to create their products for years. The company is one of the first to be utilizing holistic medicinal plants such as hemp and cannabinoids, incorporating them into their line of merchandise. The company takes a unique approach to these ingredients by actively participating in the restoration of natural resources, while still utilizing the products that nature provides. </p><p>The creators of Lokahi Leaf come from diverse backgrounds that tend to highlight how passionate they are about their company and the products that they offer. Both Rochelle and Earl, Co-Founders of Lokahi Leaf, have been professional athletes and trainers. Rochelle also has a background in education for medical research and curriculum writing, while Earl has a strong foothold as a personal trainer, with a nutrition background. In addition to their professional similarities, the duo also has a shared love for travel, which they utilize to further grow their company.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0VsoB8z8tXgSUbk2nlIYsNidnIYQPoVr2WEGBj9ZhnxYn6qSHeHcj33KU61uUCFhkEDVjU_QVp_gtGthIA6M-wRUXPDq3HNO4oe_bewxRerOJQLppr7CYyNoku0Wn_TBdK9c2gIo91HoW_q0o6M6miU"></figure><p>“We have always been avid travelers and what we get from it is the opportunity to do what we truly love the most: Explore new cultures and discover new aspects of life,” Rochelle explains. “We have always believed everything we need for our health is right here on the planet earth, we like to learn from other cultures about the historical use of plants and healing methodologies.” </p><p>Both Earl and Rochelle take to the skies and seas to venture off on world tours, which occur for weeks or months at a time, and happen regularly. The pair is able to use their travel experience to interact with new cultures and environments, building on their knowledge base of all-natural health and wellness ingredients. “We also get the chance to speak to thousands of people each year in seminars and events who may want to learn more and be a little canna-curious or who have interest in the other amazing ingredients we use in our formulas.” </p><p>The co-founder goes on to explain that the very reason for starting this company alongside Earl was to promote natural ways to combat medical maladies without the use of medications that can cause harmful and serious side effects. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VZIVp1nPfJEsPUsxgLQrDODUBtR6Z2i6CxCgAqPbOtmGeXggKI_t7nZ45I9v8FA6IAZYWQuqxw2s0jzD7ec3MRV_Xj4QB3Tpvw_HuWmP0Uedkx-8wW--C6owTeussxIQQqiKBibQnNu8myhXe8Olqe0"></figure><p>“I am inspired by my daughter, Crystalyn, who lives prescription free with cerebral palsy,” Rochelle says, when speaking on her greatest inspirations behind Lokahi Leaf. “We want her to explore, travel and experience everything she can despite the limitations of her legs. We find ways to allow her to experience and do everything that we do, which makes our travels that much more special and impactful.”</p><p>The vibrant personalities of the co-founders are the driving force behind Lokahi Leaf’s travel-based practices. Only a handful of wellness and healthy beauty brands take an active role in gathering and nurturing the ingredients used in their products, which sets Lokahi Leaf and their formulas at a higher standard than the rest. The company makes sure that their passion for the planet and their desire to learn how to protect it, while experiencing its goodness is at the forefront of everything that they do. </p><p>Lokahi Leaf shares that the most important thing to their brand is maintaining a high quality of life and keeping human health in check to the best of their ability. Letting health and wellness drive their professions and business gives the brand the opportunity to do everything that they hold dear: spending time together, adventuring and feeling good!</p><p>These world tours taken by Lokahi Leaf creators are all about the Lokahi Leaf lifestyle, which holds onto returning to nature physically, and the ability to heal and provide wellness from nature itself.</p><p>“We hope to inspire others to do the same, and teach our customers about what we know and have learned,” Rochelle goes on. “Go out and explore new cultures and other countries' plants, animals and beliefs! We want to research and find even more amazing discoveries of health and wellness. We firmly believe that if you keep living life as an adventure and exploring your soul will keep you alive longer and create that zest for living!”</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Focus Bankers
<p><strong>FOCUS Investment Bank Named a Top 5 Investment Bank by Axial</strong></p><p><i>Washington. DC–</i><a href="https://focusbankers.com/">FOCUS Investment Bank</a> is a 40 year old investment bank that was recently named a<a href="https://www.axial.net/forum/top-25-lower-middle-market-investment-banks-q3-2022/"> top 5</a> investment bank by Axial. Boasting a “deep nationwide footprint and global reach.” As the company continues its growth and expansion, both on a global and national scale, FOCUS is excited for what the future holds.</p><p>In today's rapidly evolving business landscape - technology, cloud, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce are driving change at an unprecedented pace. To navigate these dynamic markets, business owners have been looking for advisors who understand the complexities of technology and M&A and can help drive success.</p><p>FOCUS Investment Banking's Technology Services group is dedicated to advising technology, managed service providers, cloud, cyber, mobile apps, e-commerce, and consumer businesses, providing them with expert strategic guidance.</p><p>FOCUS Investment Banking is maintaining its momentum going into 2023 as they place, once again, in the Axial top 5 investment banks. The bank, which has experienced significant growth, offers its clients several different services, which include selling, buying, raising capital, and sale preparation for 12 industry verticals.</p><p>FOCUS advises clients who are looking to transact with their business through industry expertise, research capabilities, and a developed network of national and international contacts to provide a platform for initiating transactions<i>. </i></p><p>FOCUS Investment Banking's Technology Services group is dedicated to advising technology, managed service providers, cloud, cyber, mobile apps, e-commerce, and consumer businesses, providing them with expert strategic guidance. Whether assisting with the sale, purchase, or raising of cash, FOCUS Investment Banking's primary objective is to increase the value of every transaction for the benefit of its clients, which is how the company has made a Top 5 spot in Axial’s list of Investment Banks.</p><p>FOCUS strategically navigates with an expert understanding of the client's objectives through the transaction and leverages its strategies to execute transactions successfully, delivering results for its clients. The firm's commitment to this mission is evident in its focus on exceeding client expectations.</p><p>Through industry knowledge, research skills, and an established network of national and international contacts, FOCUS provides clients ready to transact with sound advice in order to offer a platform for launching deals. The motivation behind FOCUS's newest and next developments will come from this work.</p><p>The FOCUS Technology Services group advises technology, managed service providers, cloud, cyber, mobile apps, e-commerce and consumer business owners.</p><p><i>FOCUS Investment Banking is a well-known name in strategic advisory and M&A (mergers and acquisition) services, with a global reach and 40 years of experience. FOCUS works to increase the value of every transaction for the benefit of its clients, whether it is assisting with the sale, purchase, or raising of cash. For more information about FOCUS Investment Banking and the services they provide, visit their</i><a href="https://focusbankers.com/"><i> website.</i></a></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Meet the team at FOCUS:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abegarver/"><i>Abe Garver</i></a><i>: Market maker for managed service provider (MSP) M&A</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galen-pyle-4992a655/"><i>Galen Pyle</i></a><i>: Experienced entrepreneur with 6 personal equity exits</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahwhite1/"><i>Leah White</i></a><i>: Managed $2B institutional portfolio, finance professional</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stangowisnock/"><i>Stan Gowisnock</i></a><i>: Global CEO with exits over $1B valuation</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-479b562/"><i>Rick Thomas</i></a><i>: Trusted leader in M&A advisory</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Galen Pyle/Senior Advisor</i></p><p><i>galen@focusbankers.com</i></p><p><a href="https://focusbankers.com/"><i>https://focusbankers.com/</i></a></p><p><i>(503 867 2413)</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Raphael Mortati
<p><strong>Health Food Innovator, Natural Heaven, Debuts Bantastic Brownie Thin Crisps</strong></p><p>POMPANO BEACH, Florida – Natural Heaven, a growing company committed to creating healthy versions of everyday food, announces the debut of its new keto-friendly gourmet dessert snack made from green banana flour. With the rollout of the Bantastic Brownie Thin Crisps, the health food company aims to fight diseases with balanced, healthy, and delicious food solutions. The new Bantastic line of dessert and snack products is low-carb and completely free of gluten, sugar, and dairy. </p><p>“We understand that for most people, healthy eating can be one of the hardest habits to form,” says Raphael Mortati, CEO and Founder of Natural Heaven. “Thinking about this, at Natural Heaven, our products bridge the gap between nutrition and taste.”</p><p>Green bananas are a powerful source of nutrition containing a high-level concentration of mineral salts and resistant starch, which acts on the body as a dietary fiber to help with intestinal regulation and cholesterol control. The fiber-functional properties of green bananas can also lower the glycemic index of foods to help prevent degenerative diseases associated with intestinal metabolism. Additionally, the green banana has the ability to limit body fat storage and contribute to weight loss by reducing triglyceride blood levels. Studies show that they also have the potential to prevent chronic non-communicable comorbidities, making them a healthy food option for those with Type 2 Diabetes. </p><p>Natural Heaven was created with the mission to develop everyday food with healthier ingredients. The company established itself as a health food innovator with the successful launch of its line of pasta, rice, and potatoes made from hearts of palm. Mortati explains that when he came up with the idea to use hearts of palm as the raw material to create the food alternatives, the industry, at that time, was only offering packaged hearts of palm in glass jars or cans. </p><p>“I developed plastic packaging, a cheaper and more flexible option that completely transformed the industry,” says Mortati. “Now, made from hearts of palm, our pasta and rice alternatives look and taste like the real thing with more nutritional value and fewer negative health effects. I also innovated new processes and machines, allowing hearts of palm to be extruded into pasta, rice, and even mashed potato substitutions. Our products are currently available in over 10,000 stores.”</p><p>With continued success, the company reveals that it has plans to expand its product offerings with the upcoming development of its new production facility in the United States. </p><p><i>For more information about Natural Heaven and its products, please visit the website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Raphael Mortati</i></p>
02 Apr, 2024
Jeff B
<p>StrideCharge Clears the Way for Cyclists to Explore the Open Road</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jtGB8ToYruty4oF3ATawOBJzUH-JzaYVzrPrTV3hkfl0C4rqBB9YMr8qo-KF-k-xm0jGNkG8AnS8gKM5850wF0fJbopFeOPVAOcOwXpZPfNZPUdxb_X86tbm9puD7-R9On-cSvbrailBZUq8tQllgdmsBM6ozPuPPCuWb9C5cq7NhUGBNSE9rxxuOrt5bA"></figure><p>As any cyclist knows, sometimes you have to get up and go out on your bike. Whether you want to leave behind the stress of work, need to clear your head, or simply want to get out of the house, getting on your bike and taking off for a few hours is the perfect escape. You may be like most riders and bring along your cell phone so that you can listen to music, check maps, or stay in touch with friends and family. You know how frustrating it is, then, to have a ride be interrupted when that cell phone dies. Instead of cycling along miles of open road, you must search for the nearest gas station for an outlet to charge your phone. <a href="https://stridecharge.com">StrideCharge</a> has created the solution: the first patent-pending wireless Charging Phone Case and Mount for iPhones. Your rides just got a whole lot better.</p><p>Let’s face it: some of us are gadget people and don’t need directions to assemble something, and some of us don’t know a Phillips from a flathead. That’s why <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stridecharge/">StrideCharge</a> made simplicity the center of its <a href="https://stridecharge.com/products/stride-bike-mount">bike phone mount</a>. Forget the tools - the bike phone mount locks easily into place on handlebars that are 25-40 mm in diameter. As a bonus, because of its no-slide design, it stays in place ride after ride and does not need to be gripped. Cyclists can attach it and forget about it as they navigate tough trails and bumpy city streets.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3_GqQwKuW7tX28DZm65wT6nHXyz2meHE031Qxa5uPE3MxIZMZq4eDN5ZJVXBx6aOPTwwf9c3-1VzsRGsyyXXj8BhxTQGLAgSNbKZRD4Zh4Ns1q3wU9NdsZSPUU2DFv2hqqSQ43e4C4MiXzkrtkBY3Tlag4nSXp0hOL_8ecutvOcrHdh52RF4EDmQ6hZrqA"></figure><p>Speaking of bumps, how tough is StrideCharge’s iPhone wireless charger? After all, cell phones aren’t cheap and must be protected from the constant vibrations and jostling that a bike produces over even the smoothest of terrain. StrideCharge’s engineers did a lot of research and ultimately decided to incorporate ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) into the wireless charger. These strong materials are the secret to its ability to keep phones safe as riders tackle mountain paths or go over speed bumps. </p><p>So far, you have a phone holder for your bike that protects it from shocks and nasty bumps, all while keeping your iPhone’s battery charged to 100% throughout your ride. The final test is whether you can actually use the phone as it’s charging. Yes, StrideCharge has innovated this feature, too, which means its charging phone case and mount are capable of keeping epic cyclers going for hours at a time.</p><p>In some ways, it’s surprising that something as useful as this hasn’t been invented until now. It may just point to a universal truth about people in general: we tend to cope with a problem until someone like StrideCharge decides to create the solution. Now that its iPhone wireless charger and mount has hit the market, the reaction from the cycling community has been enthusiastic. It’s not hard to understand why. Cycling is such an intensely personal activity, with riders challenged to go just a little further and to improve on how they did in their last outing, that having to stop even for a moment is a real letdown. Getting going again is difficult, too. Having a wireless phone charger is empowering for them and lets them keep the adrenaline going.</p><p>StrideCharge’s wireless charger will likely find a strong secondary market with hikers, golfers, moms with strollers, indoor bike trainers, and other people whose activities take them far away from an electrical outlet. In our increasingly connected world, very few people are without their phones, so StrideCharge’s product will be useful for a large part of society.</p><p>So, the next time you get the urge to take off, settle into your rhythm, and listen to your wheels spin, make sure you have StrideCharge’s wireless Charging Phone Case and Mount for iPhones. It’s the difference between getting on a road that stretches for miles in front of you and sitting on the sidelines while other cyclists whiz by you.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QuUAC2HIGQpJrMlyyI1wKTvMR0ofMIzjCgba1JYcXqoveR9jqTH6Mzp2PcPEGBAPH0vgAWpwyhy2txeB_49QNbfIP-kSel6mGcf82wBRH9SVVSfqxpTOV6PoVsWVkPv9LgYplAFFsNs4mZWoTz-KNG9GuLcN4NYFK4pb8HZOj9VqhDgISbnqOHR_YJwxYQ"></figure>
16 Mar, 2023
The Meatery Now Kobe Beef Certified
<p><i>SAN DIEGO, California </i>– The Meatery, a modern butcher shop specializing in restaurant quality products such as Wagyu beef, has recently announced they have been certified by the Kobe Beef Association, distinguishing itself as a business that is certified to sell genuine Kobe to customers across the United States and Canada.</p><p>The San Diego based butcher shop was founded in 2020 during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, providing specialty meats to consumers who, at the time, were unable to leave their homes and dine at their favorite restaurants. This meat shop has been providing clients with Wagyu and other such products directly to their homes in an effort to maintain restaurant quality throughout lockdown. The founder, Nicholas Fiorentino, has spoken on the brand’s latest certification, explaining the desire to explore more specialized culinary options, and the opportunities that this will provide the shop.</p><p>With this latest news, The Meatery is now one of only very few providers of <a href="https://themeatery.com/">Wagyu</a> in San Diego with a Kobe Beef Association certification. The shop can now offer a wide selection of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese Wagyu</a>, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a>, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">American Wagyu</a>, ensuring their customers that their beef is authentic.. With this latest certification The Meatery has also been newly working on updating their website, making it easier for clients to navigate their online storefront.</p><p>These updates have allowed the brand to ship all throughout the United States as well as Canada. The Meatery is excited to watch its client base grow as their shipping warehouse sees growth as well. The founder has expressed his interest in further expansion on a global level, utilizing the company’s newly renovated <a href="https://themeatery.com/">website</a> to streamline that process. </p><p>The company’s first 2 years had provided invaluable insight into its customers’ preferences and needs, including preparation recommendations. Fiorentino recently unveiled a new feature on their updated website which he hopes will allow his customers to customize the shopping experience by matching them with the perfect cut every single time. This has opened their business wider from people simply inquiring where to buy Wagyu in Southern California, to people ordering from <a href="https://themeatery.com/">The Meatery</a> nationwide.</p><p>The company is working to incorporate new advancements of technology into their business model in hopes of continued growth. Over these last two years, The Meatery has built a consistent base of consumers, and now, with this Kobe Beef Association certification, they hope to see more people coming to try Wagyu. </p><p>The Meatery is also working to cultivate a foundation both as a brick-and-mortar storefront and an e-commerce brand. </p><p><i>The Meatery is a modern butcher shop located in San Diego and available to consumers online at their updated website. The company has been up and running for over two years and has recently been KBA certified. For more information about The Meatery, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Nicholas Fiorentino</i></p><p><i> </i><a href="https://themeatery.com"><i>TheMeatery.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><a href="mailto:nicholas@themeatery.com"><i>nicholas@themeatery.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
27 Feb, 2023
The Meatery in Mission Gorge Sells San Diego's Best Wagyu, Hands Down
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fdcUD-pKryybiMHU1u_93N2K4CXsr0_KbRkxnslBpy2pHWtE67wZ1MHhQyV0l4n5Y_li92GTxh5k8RLVyb478fYt1D-Wf8_P0HN_CHhDNjutR6pQp_7B8vn86UfNqBr5-Ssb_4StVk4C8w1yiqQ9cG0"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – In California, niche businesses are prevalent. While you may be looking for a specialty product in one respect or another, a commonly sought product is A5 Wagyu beef. One of the only Kobe Beef-certified businesses in the country, The Meatery is an excellent candidate to create a special dining experience that you’ll come to refer to as one of the most distinct meals of your life. <a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations">Wagyu in San Diego</a> is hard to discern as authentic, as many imitators are eager to claim they’re selling authentic Wagyu. However, only selling the genuine article, The Meatery has by far the biggest selection of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu </a>and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu,</a> such as Wagyu beef, and Wagyu steak such as the<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/ribeyes"> Wagyu ribeye.</a></p><p>The Meatery was established in 2020 during the lockdown when the high demand for restaurant-quality steak and beef was prevalent from demographics that were used to the days before the pandemic when they would frequent their favorite restaurants to find Wagyu in San Diego. Naturally, The Meatery rose to the occasion and is now known for providing the best Wagyu in San Diego. Nicholas Fiorentino spoke with us on the brand’s early days, “We had a lot of success and realized that at the end of the day it’s more about the full experience,” says owner Nicholas Fiorentino, “And when you consider how much goes into A5 Wagyu, that’s a consistent thread that’s running all the way through.”</p><p>If you’re looking for unparalleled quality in Wagyu, a quality that is certified by the Kobe Beef Association, The Meatery offers the<a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations"> best Wagyu in San Diego</a>. Its entire line of products is procured with the greatest quality and is yielded from cattle raised in the US, Australia, and Japan. With all varieties of Wagyu, there are plenty of qualifications and statutes that must be met to ensure every cut of meat is of certifiable quality. </p><p>As eating <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> is an especially decadent experience, pairing the highly sought cuts to the proper sides and wine pairings is critical in maximizing your experience. Visit TheMeatery.com to learn more about their entire stock, and the best ways to pair each item.</p><p>The Japanese locations you may recognize (such as Kobe, Kagoshima, etc.) next to each product are the prefectures they come from, and are another determinant in the characteristics of the steak you're choosing. Each prefecture has its own distinct Wagyu beef farming practices that have been passed down through family lines for generations. </p><p>The Meatery is honored to have been chosen as one of just a few websites authorized to sell authentic Kobe Wagyu Beef. All Japanese A5 Wagyu includes a Certificate of Authenticity including the nose print of the cattle.</p><p>To try for yourself, visit <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> and order some cuts today.</p>
27 Feb, 2023
Is A5 Wagyu Really Worth it?
<h2>Is A5 Wagyu Really Worth it?</h2><p>SAN DIEGO, California – As A5 Wagyu is only transported from Japan after meeting very specific statutes, such as those related to the lifestyle of the cattle harvested,<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu"> Japanese A5 Wagyu</a> can be significantly pricey. Wagyu steak is considered a high-price commodity to ensure its quality. As it can be expensive to raise Wagyu cattle, Japan also does what it can to ensure that the majority of the product remains in the confines of Japan, as it is designated as a national treasure. Of course, the vast amount of resources devoted to the production and procurement of A5 Wagyu steak implies as much, but is it really worth it?</p><h2>The Journey to Certification</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vxsoMlT_CVZhiahC4wZArT13nz2lE6ppKd-a8kuXlw_ZYHXmGGGK5OswjlYQ10NlN1x-tsEnPik2Cs6W6X8A-8dvfwSCDj7HzeGbUz-rwcof0xJCacRn-sqMBJUBpODRCgITWArjIxVxazjIggdEUQ4"></figure><p>Authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu is going to meet a few particular qualifications that the “wagyu” being sold at your favorite fast food joint couldn’t come close to. Japanese Wagyu cattle are raised in Japan, receiving a closely monitored diet in a mountainous farming region that yields the high marbling of fat that gives the meat it's buttery, almost sweet flavoring. </p><p>“When people come in and ask about Japanese Wagyu beef, they usually don’t know where to start. At such a high price, they’re not going to see samples of this at the grocery store,” says Nicholas Fiorentino, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations">San Diego Wagyu vendor</a> The Meatery. “It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some people, and while you may come to prefer another product, it’s definitely something you’ll want to try.”</p><h2>The Meatery Sells A5 Wagyu Beef</h2><p>The Meatery sells the highest quality <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/ribeyes">A5 Wagyu beef </a>and in its first 2 years they have gathered a deep understanding of its customers’ tastes. The platform has come to provide their customers with resources on Wagyu, including info on the raising techniques of all types of Wagyu while also providing preparation recommendations. </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> opened its second retail storefront in May, with plans to open more in 2023. TheMeatery.com was also recently accepted into the Kobe Beef Association, making TheMeatery.com one of just a handful of providers in the United States authorized to sell genuine Kobe Beef offering some of the best A5 Wagyu prices available in the States.</p><h2>An Unparalleled Quality</h2><p>As the process of certifying A5 Wagyu beef and Wagyu steak anywhere is grueling, the process involves an intense level of attention and work to ensure the greatest quality of the product to justify the high price of A5 Wagyu. Offering excellent treatment of cattle with a specific feeding process and lifestyle, authentic A5 Wagyu beef, The Meatery is offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience to leave diners with a greater appreciation for high-quality beef like that in Wagyu steak. As A5 Wagyu is incredibly rich, just under 6 ounces is enough to sustain a grown adult and satisfy any diner. While significant, the price is a small fee to experience one of the greatest dining marvels the world has ever seen. The A5 Wagyu is a truly distinct product that is more than worth the high price tag.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
27 Feb, 2023
American vs. Australian vs. Japanese Wagyu Beef
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cJPp22EVyJ55H7nPmW3vtFU-FvPtmkGtUZZYAXOdsbFuMGvHgLM6TMpSkDef-G8KuYNObfTMOagKqTy0rWy6sjfj-xh1Y9MXuQiLWL5SkeqxR-WJHlttF-D9BS_x4g4vjQB7mMuz905OtMk4bctTDmw"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – In searching to find the best quality Wagyu beef, consumers online will most likely have a few common questions, one of them being, “How many types of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Wagyu</a> are there exactly?” </p><p>"Wagyu" literally translates to "Japanese Cow." Australian Wagyu is precisely what it sounds like, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu</a> that was born, raised, and processed in Australia. In the early 1990s, some entrepreneurial figures were able to exploit a Japanese/United States reciprocal trade agreement in order to export (from the United States) full-blood Wagyu genetics into Australia and America, giving birth to a wider variety of Wagyu beef. </p><h2>A Breakdown of Each Type</h2><p><a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> as it exists today comes in 3 forms: F1 (cross-bred 50/50, similar to American Wagyu), Purebred (93.75% Wagyu genetics or higher), and Fullblood (100% traceable Wagyu genetics). Australian Wagyu is characterized by a more balanced taste, texture, and beefiness than Japanese A5 Wagyu. In fact, many Customers prefer Australian Wagyu to Japanese A5 Wagyu due to it "eating more like a steak."</p><p>Variably, when purchasing <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">American Wagyu</a>, whether online or from your local The Meatery storefront, to have a full understanding of the genetic makeup of the cow. Better for someone looking for something less fatty, American Wagyu more classic and contemporary to typical American beef and steak. Most American Wagyu is a 50%-50% cross between a 100% (Full blood) Wagyu and an Angus cattle. This results in a more highly-marbled steak but with a familiar, beefy taste.</p><p>A serving size of 8-14oz of Australian Wagyu is perfectly filling for an adult. While Japanese A5 Wagyu has a super rich flavor as it has three to four times the marbling of USDA steak, Australian Wagyu only has two to three times the marbling, making the flavor much less rich. While Australian Wagyu is more savory and beefy and less buttery and sweet than Japanese A5 Wagyu, it’s quite possible you’ll prefer the Japanese A5 Wagyu. The Meatery is offering exciting culinary experiences that you can have from the comfort of your kitchen.</p><h2>The Meatery Offers Wagyu at the Best Price</h2><p><a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> played a special role in 2020 after the restaurant closed its doors during the lockdown. Now enjoying even greater success as people return to the new normal, the business offers recipes and preparation recommendations to customers, as well as full documentation proving the authenticity of their Wagyu beef. </p><p>Founder/CEO of The Meatery, Nicholas Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. Over these last two years, TheMeatery.com has built a dedicated base of consumers, many of which make several repeat orders of products like Wagyu beef.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> has made plans to open more storefronts in 2023. TheMeatery.com was also recently accepted into the Kobe Beef Association, making TheMeatery.com one of just a handful of providers in the United States authorized to sell genuine Kobe Beef.</p><h2>Real Wagyu at a Lower Cost</h2><p>When comparing <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu </a>with<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu"> Japanese Wagyu</a>, you may notice a difference in taste, texture, and tenderness. Multiple variables will have an impact on the flavor profile associated with each cut of Wagyu Beef. However, regardless of where your Wagyu beef is from, you can be certain that you will be enjoying a special cut of beef that is world-renowned for its rich taste. </p><p><br>When you eat Australian Wagyu, you’re getting a high-quality dining experience that is distinct from its Japanese counterpart for a cheaper price.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
27 Feb, 2023
The Meatery Offers High-Quality A5 Wagyu to Customers in the USA & Canada
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OEKncI1meeeLsylWlcy1I7STqLlFaodKPN_HPYrFh70NGGdZ-kF7OZ1JVoJYJ1ivrhMo7M4Q4vOb9z0kFsR2UeUtIJ3cYHxEZLSuM31LKs7B9g0lat_NZKEZEBRANUN_avY2mxdwlJEie-OVkt7x4_A"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Are you looking for the best Wagyu in San Diego? Look no further, The Meatery provides excellent, certified Wagyu steak from <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japan</a>, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australia</a>, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">America</a> with a variety of cuts all boasting a quality that is certified by the Kobe Beef Association. Both the products made in the bounds of the country and imported to The Meatery have an excellent variety of products.</p><h2>If You’re Looking for the Best Wagyu, Visit The Meatery</h2><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 as the lockdown barred access to premium meats many consumers had grown accustomed to. With profits exploding through sales to clients living across the USA and Canada. </p><p>Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. Over these last two years, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/">The Meatery</a> has learned a great deal about their customers and has applied their specific needs to their developments as a business. Specifically, the Meatery has unveiled informative videos and content on its website. Riding the wave of success, The Meatery is planning the opening of another location in 2023.</p><h2>The Best Wagyu Steak San Diego Can Offer</h2><p>California is host to a seemingly limitless supply of niche market businesses, but the location you can find the best Wagyu?<a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations"> San Diego</a>! Local business The Meatery is one of very few Kobe Beef Certified butchers in the country, has by far the biggest selection of Japanese, Australian, and American Wagyu Steak, and has hundreds of 5-star reviews. Multiple variables will have an impact on the flavor profile associated with each cut of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Wagyu steak</a>. However, regardless of where your Wagyu beef is from, you can be certain that you will be enjoying a special cut of beef that is world-renowned for its rich taste. </p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
27 Feb, 2023
Meet Australian Wagyu, the More Cost Effective and Popular Alternative to Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/f_pmLkgF2N4Iq_6dxjBA7VIMk6EJPkX0WE63OjhI1tuZZYjHdzcYTcHVG_SBOKFeUgexmXqNtjHF-reSyw22Trv0Bqn5vJC3bkP82HaqoS1O3_DSqf7lDoppy5N-zrB0SXbkSeHZYswJ3N_he2Qdp3E"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – If you’re new to the world of Wagyu, understanding the key differences between<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu"> Australian Wagyu beef</a> versus <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese Wagyu beef</a> can be challenging to say the least. Although both types of beef are Wagyu, they are considered by many to be different, especially in terms of tenderness and taste. Wagyu from both nations possess their own characteristics and traits that give them a unique and savory flavor that is unforgettable.</p><h2>What is Australian Wagyu Beef?</h2><p>Regardless of the nation in which the cattle are raised, the location within the nation also has a direct impact on taste. Northern Australia also offers cattle plenty of open space and access to tropical grasses for feeding thanks to its more humid environment. In Southern Australia, the grasses are often more “traditional”, with feed varying from farm to farm.</p><p>Although both Australian Wagyu and Japanese Wagyu are highly marbled, only Japanese Wagyu is regarded as having the “melt-in-your-mouth” texture. This is largely due to the higher levels of marbling that typically occur within Japanese Wagyu. Since Japanese Wagyu cattle are fed for up to 250 more days before slaughter than their Australian Wagyu counterparts, they may be more tender and possess more marbling. You may notice that Japanese Wagyu possesses a unique “sweet” flavor, which may be attributed to the higher levels of marbling found in Japanese Wagyu.</p><h2>Experience the Difference Yourself with Australian or Japanese Wagyu at The Meatery</h2><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a>, founded in 2020, opened its second retail storefront in May, with plans to open more in 2023. Recently accepted into the Kobe Beef Association, making TheMeatery.com one of just a handful of online retailers in the country that is authorized to sell genuine Kobe Beef.</p><p>If you are looking to give either Australian Wagyu or Japanese Wagyu a try, it’s important to work with a butcher that understands what highly graded Wagyu beef is. The Meatery works directly with producers of the world’s best Australian and Japanese Wagyu beef to deliver a memorable dining experience.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
27 Feb, 2023
Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak is Bringing on a New Food Trend
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/v8tOKsViA2UipqVLf-_ttohS40dv8IfqBV_LONwqZYccijmFlhQxPAH18XT4EyS8N4nYx5bOmyHRKexWVvtCjLBBRcsBglMZkNjl3uId5kAohvTwEbCejD5ZgCTRfrHbRPD2nnflVMXt7MPvmj38xB4"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Often described as eating the richest dessert they've ever enjoyed in steak form, enjoying a meal featuring <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> steak is a truly memorable experience. “Wagyu” translates to Japanese Cow, and A5 is the highest quality rating that could be awarded to Wagyu by the Japanese government. Incredibly rich in flavor carried in part through veins of heavy marbling through the beef, the flavor of the A5 <a href="https://themeatery.com/">Wagyu steak </a>has received a great deal of attention on social media lately. </p><h2>The Delicious Flavor of Wagyu Beef</h2><p>The <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> beef has a flavor that's meaty yet sweet, firm yet buttery, and beautifully profiled with an umami flavor that is unlike any other beef product. A5 Wagyu has a simple preparation, requiring very little seasoning to allow the natural flavor of the beef to shine and only being cooked on a cast iron or steel pan.</p><p>The best way to curate a meal around the A5 Wagyu steak is to focus on higher quality ingredients that have full enough flavor profiles to require minimal seasoning. Wagyu has an intense flavor that can easily overpower a diner if they are offered a full dish with too intense of sides. It's best to keep simple with roasted vegetables, cooked or baked in olive oil with minimal seasoning beyond salt and pepper. This way, the rich palate of natural flavors will provide the perfect foundation for the flavor of the A5 Wagyu steak. Aside from the commonly recommended wine pairings for steaks, a Cabernet or a younger Burgundy, common accompaniment for the A5 Wagyu beef can also include a Shiraz, a Right-Bank Bordeaux, or a Sangiovese.</p><h2>Experience A5 Wagyu for Yourself</h2><p>As eating <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> is an especially decadent experience, pairing the highly sought cuts to the proper sides and wine pairings is critical in maximizing your experience. Visit TheMeatery.com to learn more about their entire stock, and the best ways to pair each item.</p>
27 Feb, 2023
Make a Great Date Night Perfect with the Wagyu Ribeye
<h2>Make a Great Date Night Perfect with the Wagyu Ribeye</h2><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/D-LeHbtMitNNtzmG2J5NUWqKmOhlkqE2WnjXIYOWU6qjNshwj1fOitoSQcQ6NsRpMEChxm5d7SCz_v5Egfx21fTRqgyImzGGN61zQEaso8tCtwF1Yr99uKGajfT-JElBktYM8Dh0C12y_E-pMcTQiBg"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Are you trying to wow friends, family, or even a special someone with the perfect entrée to kick start a fantastic evening? Look no further, as the<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu"> Japanese A5 Wagyu </a>offers a distinct culinary experience unlike any other. The Australian <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/ribeyes">Wagyu ribeye</a>, likewise, offers an unforgettable experience that is more decadent and indulgent than any steak experience you ever have had.</p><p>While customers of The Meatery, a modern butcher shop run by Nicholas Fiorentino, usually start with <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu</a> steak, they typically prefer the <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> ribeye. Having three times the marbling of a USDA Prime, Wagyu ribeye has a higher BMS (beef marble score) than the highest-quality American ribeye. The Meatery is the pick for you if you’ve been searching for “<a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations">the best Wagyu near me</a>.”</p><h2>Preparing and Cooking the Wagyu Ribeye</h2><p>“Sous Vide with a sear finish is our favorite, most predictable method for cooking non-Japanese steak. If you don't have one, however, we also love Reverse Sear, Cast-Iron with a butter baste or grilled,” The Meatery says. “You may notice we left smoking off here. It is our personal opinion that a high-end steak should be flavorful in and of itself, and we find that smokers add a lot of external flavor to a steak that doesn't need it. If you choose to smoke it, we simply recommend a neutral wood that won't overpower the flavor you paid for in the meat. Additionally, an Australian Wagyu Ribeye pairs well with a Shiraz, a Bordeaux, Japanese Whisky, or Club Soda with Lime.”</p><p>Over these last two years, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/">TheMeatery.com</a> built itself a dedicated base of consumers across the United States and Canada that have expressed a great appreciation for A5 Wagyu and the Wagyu ribeye in particular. It is definitely the best Wagyu in San Diego.</p><h2>Find Out Which Steak You Prefer for Yourself</h2><p>With many subtle but key differences between the Japanese A5 Wagyu ribeye and the Australian Wagyu ribeye, it's instantly recognizable which qualities are held between each variety. Australian Wagyu ribeye does not have the deep, and to some intense, flavors of Japanese Wagyu ribeye. Australian Wagyu ribeye offers customers a much more even, deep, and beefy flavor than its Japanese counterpart. However, the Japanese Wagyu Ribeye still offers a wonderful experience that is not to be missed. Regardless of your preference, The Meatery provides the best quality meat available on the market. Certified by the Kobe Beef Association, The Meatery is one of the only certified providers of Wagyu ribeye in the contingent United States.</p><p>To try for yourself, visit <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> and order some cuts today.</p>
27 Feb, 2023
Looking for Reasonably Priced Wagyu Near You? The Meatery Allied Gardens is Here to Help
<p><br> </p><p>SAN DIEGO, California – If you’ve been going onto your favorite search engine and searching for “reasonably priced <a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations">Wagyu near me</a>,” look no further. The Meatery sells high-quality Wagyu in <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu</a> and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> varieties, with Australian Wagyu beef being more affordable. Founder Nicholas Fiorentino is the proud owner of what has been acclaimed as one of the most high quality, modern butchers in The United States.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/14mcXQzZQaYLXF2fkKe7whb7nxDf4lkf8mfQzVm2W1kAGSKQHPTzuDinJMejdIEgP_N4MBGFWaUuOuKZTBFLc9F7Nktk-3pg3XPzZ7P6lo0ZjuGkB2VvHOOkdsN0HpEZqtv2a0enh-_E99X-CLqJMBY"></figure><p>Consumers online will most likely have a few common questions, one of them being, “What is <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> exactly?” Australian Wagyu is the less expensive but equally delicious counterpart to Japanese A5 Wagyu and provides diners with an alternative to the super-rich, sweet flavor of the A5 Wagyu for something more savory, meaty, and most importantly, affordable. Called the best Wagyu in San Diego by many, The Meatery’s first location in Allied Gardens is popular for San Diego residents trying to find the best Wagyu near them.</p><h2>Offering Australian Wagyu</h2><p>Translating to "Japanese Cow,” Wagyu is exactly what it sounds like. Australian Wagyu is simply <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese Wagyu</a> that was born, raised, and processed in Australia. Thanks to a Japanese/United States reciprocal trade agreement in order to export full-blood Wagyu genetics into Australia from the US, allowing Wagyu to be bred outside of Japan during a period in the late 20th century to create the Australian Wagyu of today.</p><p><a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> comes in three different forms based on their genetics, ranging from F1 (cross-bred 50/50, similar to American Wagyu), Purebred (93.75% Wagyu genetics or higher), and Fullblood (100% traceable Wagyu genetics). Australian Wagyu is characterized by a more balanced taste, texture, and beefiness than Japanese A5 Wagyu. Most customers of The Meatery actually prefer Australian Wagyu.</p><p>A serving size of 8-14oz of Australian Wagyu is considered filling enough for an adult. While Japanese A5 Wagyu contains an average of three to four times as much marbling (intramuscular fat) that an American Prime Angus steak does while Australian Wagyu has two to three times as much marbling. The flavor profile of Australian Wagyu is beefier and more savory than the sweet, almost buttery Japanese A5 Wagyu.</p><h2>Real Wagyu at a Lower Cost</h2><p>The Meatery offers real Wagyu beef and Wagyu steak for a reasonable price, upholding the standards of the Kobe Beef Association as a certified vendor. “I founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to provide premium meats to consumers that couldn't go out to restaurants due to the lockdown,” Nicholas says. “Today, we ship all over the US and Canada and our customers are the most loyal that we could ask for.”</p><p>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants.<strong> </strong>Having opened its second storefront this year, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> plans to keep the momentum going into 2023. “We’ve maintained or surpassed our regular profits throughout the year and we’re excited to see such significant growth for the brand, but stopping now would be crazy,” Nicholas says. “We’re determined to follow through on this success.”</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
27 Feb, 2023
Looking for the Best Wagyu Steak in San Diego? Check out The Meatery!
<h2> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MS8dAAn_CKXgtuw5azV-MEf2IrczvQRnpWbIYLyFHLAxf2tIH84L6LCdR4Nnm4spoZipksaVqNGCrPlRYoZvRbz_nYug3fOlfrCkkIx8Dnjr7NIncahry7b2WFfC_8ppwTp1Pc6zYHKFzV3XtQy2qoM"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – The Meatery, a modern butcher shop founded by Nicholas Fiorentino, has earned a place in the hearts of San Diego residents as the <a href="https://themeatery.com/pages/locations">best Wagyu vendor in California</a>. The seller of premium meats specializes in Wagyu, offering several different varieties and cuts of the notable food item that has recently made waves on social media. </p><p>Claimed by locals as having the Best Wagyu in San Diego, The Meatery boasts a vast collection of Wagyu beef and <a href="https://themeatery.com/">Wagyu steak</a> in a variety of cuts. “We get a lot of praise for what we do, because we take time to ensure we’re getting the best possible products,” explains Fiorentino. “And at the center of that is the quality that’s inherently expected of genuine Wagyu beef and Wagyu steak.”</p><h2>The Best Wagyu San Diego Can Offer</h2><p>Are you looking for the best Wagyu in San Diego? You’ve found it. The Meatery provides excellent Wagyu from <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japan A5 Wagyu,</a> <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a>, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">America Wagyu</a> with many cuts including but not limited to Wagyu ribeye, picanha, tomahawk, filet mignon, as well as ground beef.</p><p>Proudly holding the highest reviews on Google for people looking for the best Wagyu in San Diego, a customer simply needs to try the high-quality A5 Wagyu beef to know what the hype is all about. Of all of the Wagyu available in San Diego, The Meatery is considered the best.</p><h2>About The Meatery</h2><p>The Meatery was founded during the pandemic lockdown, in 2020, as a means to provide restaurant-quality proteins to consumers. The brand’s 2 years in business have offered a great deal of perspective into its customers’ preferences and needs, including greater direction in providing potential preparation recommendations and pairing suggestions. The Meatery’s new website seeks to customize the shopping experience by matching you with the perfect cut every single time. </p>
14 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>The Meatery Customers are Wowed by the Wagyu Ribeye</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/yOpX04m2PF9N0L2q3M8WsGMQXu2aO7xz4P1Xq_JgJpqrefYK_FlUvMBYnctyblkSGAdhyrYn6bJJnPqKXGHcwQvT8oWziu2ze5kiRZnrJsePNhzUKgu0IBiGU-BqgK4AVhddF3A3UapX7KzzLiUd1f0QvlpKneW1YjZYoslUuaEaJtazHS2TwqiFPPD64g"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Wagyu ribeye has been described as a “bucket list level” entree, whether the Australian Wagyu ribeye, the Japanese A5 Wagyu ribeye, or the American Wagyu ribeye. Diners have been blown away by the unique flavor of each food experience, all of which are offered by the best Wagyu beef provider in San Diego, The Meatery. </p><p>The Meatery offers many cuts, but the Australian Wagyu Ribeye is by far the most popular product they sell. Boasting a savory and beefy flavor that is much more exciting and intense than a typical angus steak. “The Wagyu Ribeye is a great introduction to our greater line of products,” Nicholas Fiorentino, Founder/CEO of The Meatery says. “It gives people their first taste of Wagyu, and has a juiciness and a richness of flavor that you just have to try for yourself.”</p><h2>Several Cuts from America, Australia, or Japan</h2><p>Served with the bone in or without, the ribeye is recommended to be cooked sous vide with a sear finish. If you don't have one, a reverse sear also works when cooked in a cast iron, butter-basted, and grilled. The Meatery takes the stance that a Wagyu ribeye should be flavorful enough to not need the additional external flavoring smoking adds. In the case a customer prefers to smoke the meet, The Meatery simply recommends a neutral wood that won't overpower the coveted taste of the Wagyu ribeye.</p><p>With a rigorous process of certifying Wagyu beef in Japan, Australia, and America, there is a great deal of work that goes into ensuring the best quality in selling a product that is worth the A5 Wagyu price. Attention and care are given to enforcing a specific feeding process and lifestyle for cattle, as well as a comprehensive grading system to classify the meat, all are in place to bolster the quality to justify the A5 Wagyu price. </p><p>The dining experience is exemplary and indulgent enough to account for the high A5 Wagyu price tag. And with the thought in mind that less is more with Wagyu as well, as a grown man can only consume 4-6 ounces in a single sitting, the A5 Wagyu price makes even more sense. With a taste that’s good enough to be worthy of many people’s bucket lists, it seems the A5 Wagyu price is a small cost for an unforgettable dining experience.</p><h2>The Meatery Sells High-Quality Wagyu </h2><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> while the lockdown barred consumers from eating at their favorite restaurants. <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> ribeyes have a high price as a high value item, and customers are undeterred by the price of the culinary experience.</p><p>The company’s experience thus far has offered a great deal of input from their customerbase. This has culminated into website features such as Meatery Live, where customers can video chat with an experienced butcher that can help you find the Wagyu ribeye for you. </p><p>“The Wagyu ribeye is one of the best Wagyu beef products we offer, according to our customers,” Nicholas says. “We’re very excited to continue and even open another location next year.”</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>The Meatery is the Top Wagyu Beef Supplier in San Diego</h2><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Modern butcher shop The Meatery is enjoying a new level of consistent success as food trends stoke the greater success of Wagyu steak, a high-quality beef that is offered as a premier product of The Meatery.</p><p>The Meatery’s flagship product, the <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">A5 Wagyu</a> beef has a beautiful, full-profiled, buttery umami flavor that is unlike anything else, boasting a truly distinct taste. Japanese A5 Wagyu beef is recommended to be served only with truffle salt and pepper, cooked in a cast iron or steel pan in its own natural juices.</p><h2>Offering Tips & Guidance for the Best Results</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vyPy-UFkquarTeI1ts0DffDkh2_K8MaP7fnIjpIIseQBMdikANmyyFwzzorSYmk24X8wnAMghCZBAwst8H8a2iE-dFjxKK-0b-cZkY-FL_S1OwyOD_SmuwjHmkCFCf1Jmg9BVvlOY94Akro7jJJGqTpnw7VBRS_SZ8jjVhJiQwpG0FH7HPFrTUOr7Y-mVg"></figure><p>The Japanese A5 Wagyu beef is recommended to be included in a simple meal to allow the flavor of the Wagyu to shine. Pairing with similarly high-quality ingredients without overseasoning, this is the perfect approach to crafting a memorable meal featuring Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. Squash, broccoli, or seasonal vegetables cooked in olive oil and cracked pepper and salt offer the Wagyu beef the perfect accompaniment to an excellent entree. Pair this meal with a Cabernet, Bordeaux, or a younger Burgundy, to bring a softer mouthfeel and less of an acidic component. </p><p>Acidity, as well as savory and earthy notes of flavor, work to provide the Japanese A5 Wagyu beef steak an excellent balance. Working especially well with cuts holding a high beef marble score, other possible pairings are cocktails like a highball or an old-fashioned.</p><p>Creating the best experience is crucial to The Meatery, as the brand considers informing customers to be as important as introducing them to Wagyu. “A lot of people get overwhelmed when they start trying to get into this exciting little subculture,” Fiorentino explains. “So we think of it as just as important to give people the correct guidance in creating an excellent culinary experience. Otherwise, this beautiful product that has a lot of value ends up wasted.”</p><h2>The Meatery is an Authorized and Licensed Retailer of Wagyu Beef </h2><p>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the pandemic and recently earned certification from the Kobe Beef Association, offering the business the chance to sell the national treasure of Japan. As <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> opened its second retail storefront in May, the company has outlined plans to open more in 2023. Known by locals as offering the best Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef, The Meatery builds its stellar reputation on its familiarity with exemplary products.</p>
14 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>San Diego Premium Butcher The Meatery is Kobe Beef Certified</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fkrFM7eRIffk30QuNztTyGJ6RkFFqpiaO0FzlS2U2dPVrvMUNjV65XFj9alWc4hK3Ga7pESIvCfIlAqY_66Di4-mY5bYV-P5i5rQlim-o_0KkAV-K1SvXr0_b88_A_DaYzSQdj_K6XerqpbdnRb3JoMl_bYIsRIK1P_vbosZESMxxAKZ-UArpR-JPoUiqA"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Butcher shop The Meatery has officially announced it has secured certification from the Kobe Beef Association. The modern butcher shop that came about during the pandemic opened its second location this May to wide acclaim. For now, The Meatery is known for providing the best Wagyu in San Diego as one of the few Kobe Beef Certified vendors in the USA.</p><p>Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, the concept behind The Meatery is to provide top-quality meats usually only available in restaurants. Nicholas Fiorentino, founder, and CEO of The Meatery, spoke on the concept’s success. “During the lockdown, I think a lot of people realized how a lot of our comforts could be compromised. One of those comforts is an exceptional food experience, and I just thought that was a disservice. People should always have those experiences accessible to them.”</p><p>The Meatery is known for having the best <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Wagyu</a> in San Diego, the butcher shop is Kobe Beef Certified and is one of less than a handful of businesses in America holding the certification. Offering a wide variety of cuts of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese</a> Wagyu steaks, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian</a> Wagyu beef, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">American Wagyu</a>, the brand has a loyal following locally in San Diego as they offer their products nationally and in Canada.</p><p>The Meatery’s facilities are 100% sanitary, with no meats cut on the premises and all products vacuum sealed to preserve freshness. “We want to give people the product with no reason to worry about cross-contamination or any other issues, This is especially important when we’re offering such a high-end product,” Founder Nicholas Fiorentino explains.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> has found worldwide success as culinary exploration has never been a more popular concept. Using its previous two years to develop a greater understanding of both of its consumer base in San Diego as well as its customers both in and beyond the US & Canada. </p><p>Meatery Live is a new feature on The Meatery’s website that’s offered in hopes of providing clients with instant feedback and guidance in cooking or preparing their Japanese A5 Wagyu, their Australian Wagyu steak, or other cuts of Wagyu. Instantly connecting customers with one of the company’s knowledgeable butchers, they can also help you pick the exact steak that will be shipped. With a strong base of customers, The Meatery prides itself on providing customers with the best service to accompany such an exemplary product.</p><p>“We’re trying to get us back to the in-person experience in the aftermath of the lockdown,” Fiorentino explains. “As much as we learned through operating online, we’re really craving a deeper connection with our customers to develop a deeper and better understanding. That’s really important to us, because how else will we continue to grow?”</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a> <strong>or contact Nicholas Fiorentino at </strong><a href="mailto:nicholas@themeatery.com"><strong>nicholas@themeatery.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Wagyu Steak is Making the Rounds on Social Media and People are Losing Their Minds</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/o22aWQKdDsRjHN0Rp2pRdf8O8t6Z66u3g1-_UOiD1XbGTB8Zmh4vr-Hp2khEWwzDsBtgr3ygjOLkdBloAcg4eVgYuYQC1Z9qgQXmidVhUfH5zvr6dvVfOZUwGjXaiJ622GANoPiU68siNK47t2tinop_TII4eO1QZlKUiOY_MFuHrmUr8hV9ZcvUnaolGA"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Wagyu steak has recently been featured prominently on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter and users are raving about the aesthetic, the quality, and the amazing flavor of Wagyu. </p><p>“IT WILL RUIN EVERY OTHER STEAK FOR YOU BUT OH MY GOODNESS ITS WORTH IT,” one user commented. “That’s beautiful,” another wrote. “How does it cook so fast?? That’s crazy.” With as much attention on Wagyu beef, many are wondering what Wagyu is exactly.</p><p>Wagyu refers to a breed of Japanese cattle known for its meat, which is “unbelievably rich” in flavor according to The Meatery Founder/CEO Nicholas Fiorentino. “The A5 Wagyu is the highest quality Wagyu there is and it’s known for being the most decadent experience a diner could have with steak,” Fiorentino explains. The beef from Wagyu cattle is significantly more tender compared to your typical steak, as it contains a high percentage of saturated fat that provides an excellent flavor, richness, and moistness to the steak. </p><h2>American, Australian, and Japanese Wagyu: What’s the Difference?</h2><p>While subtle, the differences between the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, the American Wagyu steak, and the Australian Wagyu steak are notable and are immediately recognizable by a diner who’s eaten all three. Not having nearly the level of richness of the Japanese A5 Wagyu, The Australian Wagyu steak boasts a much more balanced, savory, and beefy flavor than the Japanese Wagyu steak with its hints of sweetness and overall depth of flavor. While Australian or American Wagyu is more accessible, it’s very possible that you’ll prefer the rich, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth flavor and texture of Japanese Wagyu steak.</p><h2>The Meatery Offers a Variety of Wagyu Beef</h2><p>The Meatery offers American Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu, with gorgeous cuts including the Wagyu Ribeye, the Wagyu Tomahawk, the Wagyu Picanha, and many others boasting the distinct reputation that is characteristic of Wagyu beef. </p><p>A hit at parties, many products also double as statement dishes, like the tomahawk, the filet mignon skewers, and the gorgeous Japanese A5 Wagyu Denver Steak. Alternatively, many products using high-end Wagyu are available, such as jalapeno cheddar beef sausage. With so many cuts of every kind of Wagyu, The Meatery is ensuring that you can have the best culinary experience possible from the comfort of your own home. “People who buy our products, whether the American Wagyu, the Australian Wagyu ribeye, or the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, our customers have been incredibly loyal so far, many coming back to try different things to get an awareness for their preferences,” Fiorentino says. “I think the appeal for people is that it ends up being a little culinary journey for you. As a niche product, there are definitive places to go while not being too overwhelming for the average consumer.”</p><p>The Meatery is opening its third location next year and recently unveiled a new website to streamline the order process. To try for yourself, visit <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> and order some cuts today.</p>
14 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Australian Wagyu Finds Widespread Popularity in the United States</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/IHprqU4ocPRnaa7M0GL73oduWqJw_MSU7i30BcUIbikXKsJNginvs8s_XnnPI9EEhx8YKxyDR_y98vYrrps9phj-WvJmlYDiK7c8rges78QQHrP3teh0xS1tQt9vj5LHV8kiy28lU0xpBRmD_B7VMnwepPvlmDRRj3_c9Ubxbfxnkshhkdi5TIDAc-2l0g"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Surveys have found both competitive advantages in cost and production and a clear flavor preference for Australian Wagyu steak over a steak of Japanese Wagyu beef.</p><p>Research conducted by modern butcher shop The Meatery showed that customers who have tried both <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese</a> and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> beef preferred the Australian Wagyu steak over the classic Japanese wagyu.</p><p>While Japanese A5 Wagyu offers an incredibly decadent experience, 80% of the popular butcher shop’s customers prefer the <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu beef</a>, showing an inclination for the “steakier” flavor of the Australian Wagyu while eschewing the intense flavor of Japanese Wagyu. While Australian Wagyu steak has three times the marbling of a USDA Prime steak, Australian Wagyu steak typically has a lower BMS (Beef Marble Score) than Japanese Wagyu. Markedly more savory, Australian Wagyu steak boasts a much more balanced, savory, and beefy flavor than Japanese Wagyu steak.</p><h2>Differences from Classic Japanese Wagyu</h2><p>As it is much more contemporary in flavor than what customers have come to expect from steak. The high marbling of Australian Wagyu boasts an impressive texture while not being as rich, sweet, or soft as Japanese Wagyu. </p><p>Grading is extensive, as Wagyu carcasses with a yield of 72% or more are given a grade of “A”. Carcasses with a yield between 69-72% are given a grade of “B”, with anything below 69% receiving a “C” grade. Next Wagyu beef is given a numbered score from 1 to 5 assigned to the flavor/texture. Inferior firmness and texture are given a score of 1 with Wagyu offering excellent firmness/texture are given a score of 5. Together, these offer the true grade of the beef. </p><p>Wagyu cattle raised in Australia is also provided different conditions and diets than Wagyu raised in Japan. Crossbred Australian Wagyu are fed for only 350 to 450 days rather than the 600 days that Japanese Wagyu cattle are provided. Australian Wagyu cattle are typically given a diet of grass with wheat and barley. As the countryside of Australia offers vast plains and open spaces, there’s much greater grazing potential for Australian Wagyu than its Japanese counterpart. </p><h2>Taste the Difference Yourself at The Meatery</h2><p>All varieties of Wagyu are world-renowned for their distinct and impressive flavor. While there are key differences between Australian and Japanese Wagyu, one common quality is excellent standards as the quality and value of the product are assessed by the Kobe Beef Association. As a recent member, The Meatery is one of the very few providers in the US that are authorized to sell genuine Kobe Beef.</p><p>Whether you prefer the meaty savory flavors of Australian Wagyu beef or the rich sweetness of Japanese Wagyu beef, The Meatery offers the best quality products for the most reasonable prices to offer the best Wagyu beef in San Diego. </p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Goes Viral Online as Customers Marvel at its Unique Quality</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Ac_e9VpleO19uysh6IajTSf94UrZEihnCMARsocFHI6neHgw1CPS_9z5XjkEN5k6hSwTj1BAtwkTYKCZb3Q56-HI9WHBuH08BRFXbIU5xYzVYaATd0URIa8XBoVAplhGOnoYnyn_mSgnazj0baJIZRMG3IA0IZBxXkzpgZer801oLnxhOHcpTKGngsUCUA"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Food TikTok has blown up as viewers have been entranced by the rich marble and the mouthwatering quality of Japanese A5 Wagyu beef.</p><p>Characterized by an intense richness, gorgeous marbling, and a texture unlike any other steak on earth, Wagyu beef is Japanese cattle that are raised with a very specific set of conditions, feeding habits, and a specific Beef Marble Score denoting the concentration of marbling on the meat, translating to a richness of flavor. </p><p>Described as the greatest and deepest umami flavor experience, Japanese A5 steak is the highest quality and the most genuine form of Wagyu. “While American and Australian Wagyu beef are each entirely valid in their own right as Wagyu, Japanese Wagyu beef is really the genuine article,” Nicholas Fiorentino, founder of Wagyu vendor The Meatery, explains more on the concept of Japanese Wagyu. “There are some things about Japanese Wagyu that just can’t be replicated when you’re considering every factor. Things like the environment determine how much the cattle can roam, and the feeding habits are going to be a little different, but the point is that Japanese A5 Wagyu is produced using the original and most rigorous standards.”</p><h2>“The Original and Most Rigorous Standards”</h2><p>The Japanese government forbade the export of live Wagyu cattle, and even their DNA, before a period between 1975 and 1997 when a small number of Wagyu were taken to countries like Australia and the US. Japan maintains the largest Wagyu population, as since 1997 no additional Wagyu cattle or DNA has left the borders of the country. </p><p>As a relatively small island nation with mountainous terrain, there isn’t much viable land for raising cattle. Limiting space and therefore making raising the cattle more expensive, Japanese Wagyu cattle also go through long and specifically outlined feeding cycles and diets to ensure top quality. Japanese Wagyu cattle are fed for at least 600 days if not more before slaughter. The extensive feeding cycle of Japanese Wagyu cattle leads to the cattle being larger and fattier with a more robust tenderness. Japanese Wagyu cattle are fed using the Total Mixed Ration system (TMR) which consists of grains, wheat, and barley. </p><p>The most expensive form of Wagyu in comparison to American and Australian counterparts, Japan’s specific environment plays an important role in producing the best Japanese A5 Wagyu beef.</p><h2>Visit TheMeatery.com to Order a Cut of Japanese A5 Wagyu Today!</h2><p>The Meatery offers a wide variety of A5 Wagyu, including American and Australian Wagyu varieties as well as the Japanese A5 Wagyu. Offering ground beef, ribeyes, New York strips, picanhas, tomahawks, and other cuts, TheMeatery gets all products vacuum-sealed and shipped directly from Wagyu ranches in Japan, the US, and Australia. </p><p>“Japanese A5 Wagyu has a big reputation, likewise they won’t let just anyone produce or sell this. We’re offering the best quality products and opening people up to a new culinary world. With our storefronts with professionals able to offer cooking and serving tips, to our website and Meatery Live to help customers from the privacy of their homes, we’re confident that the product quality, paired with just a few tips, will elevate a lot of people’s food experiences.”</p><p>To try Japanese A5 Wagyu for yourself, visit TheMeatery.com or visit either of The Meatery’s storefronts in San Diego.</p>
25 May, 2023
Navixha Bagga
<h2>Organicize Your Life Founder Navixha Bagga Speaks on DEI Panel</h2><p>PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Content creator and founder of Organicize Your Life <a href="https://voyagekc.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-navixha-bagga/?fbclid=IwAR0raIgmur8HN_SGkrSuymOCZM1WV2HNI-ne86Eenj9OqBgXw6puN57j3G0">Navixha Bagga</a> is simplifying the complex business of simple daily life, that the human species tends to over-complicate. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/r1bRXqyQyWcBlejQ3MwWiGqaotQX55EAmIN4h5pqn7Kz6AxVqqaivwGJKaBvxknWJo2iQuUcfw44V_nAr1l2sVb7krDulLMnPUMy_hjzmK7upR-zP3v0qhghFblqfgvvoEXvC9cLVUFeYyz4P2lDC8E"></figure><p>Navixha stands for greater diversity and inclusion of women in business. In August 2021, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSX_wI9n48u/">having led</a> a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) panel with <a href="https://www.senatormuth.com/">Senator Katie Muth</a>, Entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenpowers/">Lauren Powers</a>, and welcomed community members <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilanegi08/">Ila</a> and her daughter Prisha as well. <br><br> </p><p>During the panel, Prisha explained the effects of ethnocentricity in an educational space. “If you fit the stereotype, a lot of the time, that’s all anyone ever sees. My teachers used to have superlative awards at the end of the year,” Prisha says. “I always get ‘biggest reader,’ I used to think that was so funny and I was proud of it, but now it feels like I’m just seen as the Indian girl who reads a lot.” Navixha comforted Prisha with understanding, recounting a time she had confronted a workplace on discriminatory practices, even resulting in a raise for promoting positive company culture.</p><p>Navixha previously had spoken with Senator Katie Muth during a Fireside Chat on Facebook Live, welcoming founder of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/513858942481540">Association of Professional South Asian American Women</a> (APSAAW), Vibha Agrawal as well. The two women leaders broached many topics during the chat, including social change, solidarity amongst women, and intersectionality.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/6aJP_VOGwgCPCIuB7pdrLg5L0UMqnAeDqsC_MAudcxUxnEsCQ12fYsnc9VKE-BUvteYCmGYIuU9J4Tx51dtI85r6vf8u5TVf-8RS2gijWeOU_qWG_2Vr-tLL6vVrO_YAjSeMsbWcYJ4fSDdrfJ6ONho"></figure><h2>OYL is Bringing a Positive Shift to Hearts and Minds</h2><p>Introduced at a time of losing her longtime job in 2018, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Organicizeyourlife/">Organicize Your Life</a> was started as a lifestyle blog with the purpose of helping you be of a healthy mind, body, and spirit by providing simple and encouraging missions conducive to personal peace as well as professional success.</p><p>“We, create the world outside. And now, consider this We, are also creators of the world within,” Navixha posts on her Instagram. The words seem simple but they exemplify a central concept of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/navixha108/?hl=en">Organicize Your Life</a>; taking control of your life with a sense of deliberation and purpose.</p><p>Organicize Your Life promotes well-being in your way of life while integrating motivational mantras that help you find balance without confining yourself to the concepts of “grind culture” or other trends. As a “mind-style” blogger, Navixha provides a perspective to help simplify a busy life, balancing between finding peace and holding a hustle mindset.</p><h2>The Saree 5K Charity Walk</h2><p>On September 11th, Navixha Bagga organized an immensely successful <a href="https://m.facebook.com/events/330678419090993/">Saree 5K Charity Fundraiser</a>, with the message of breaking stereotypes and in support of women's leadership. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and anchor Gina Gannon were the guests of honor at this event, where Navixha presented a unified platform for women across colors or ethnicities - to come together and showcase the mettle and pride of womanhood. To question inequalities and harassment that persist even today, and to continue working together to break barriers and make the world a safer place where women are respected and treated in fairness.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FFtR6bCCixUWv2n2cFKBDw88pdKC-v05Iuz53Uc32HC043CuMfP909P2mLS43O9usNLqgm4hEZLoeEtTGZwaHEGVALp543bevpEFFx4rq3XarB-VGQ8irE-iHURlkwSJXklnTyY8YNPsguY4TJyf1PQ"></figure><p>Partially through the walk, participants joyously danced and walked the 5K in the rain. The first of its kind in the United States, the event garnered a great deal of support and committed all funds to women-focused non-profits. With thunderous support from the community, the Saree 5K Charity Walk was a huge success and has sparked hype and interest for this to turn into an annual event.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XytCdK4I8IMx1rD-Bv3JINk-v9IybwzPSO23uyBFnKRakUzfKU_kG6jf-vYFauMFpRlDV-wfZ7UBcuqp4cSYwoGT_xdRUuKQTzsKGUph3Lz4OE2Uj8X2jS5fjqlrhXKtt5h0EX-OFjY0i6bKEThw4zU"></figure><h2>Navixha on Success</h2><p>In speaking on success, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/navexshabagga">Navixha Bagga</a> explains the importance of maintaining the right mindset, “Think of this, we rarely miss a beat in supporting, encouraging, and cheering for others,” Navixha explains. “There also comes a time in your journey when you realize, <i>you </i>are worthy of your own support too. I have learned this reluctantly, even with resistance, but I am glad I acknowledged I must be my own cheerleader rather than looking around for others to feed this need for appreciation and support!”</p><p>Whether speaking at industry events, promoting a healthy-but-driven lifestyle, and breaking new ground in establishing spaces for women of all backgrounds to come together in support of a great cause, Navixha Bagga moves with a sense of purpose. </p><p><strong>Image credit: </strong><a href="https://www.lenzationstudio.com/"><strong>Lenzation Studio</strong></a></p>
10 Dec, 2022
Navixha Bagga
<h2>Navixha Bagga Welcomes Senator Amanda Cappelletti and VSCM Leaders to Community Event, My Saree, My Story</h2><p>PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Navixha Bagga, best known for her work as a content creator and founding the ‘mindstyle’ blog <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Organicizeyourlife">Organicize Your Life</a>, has provided a safe space for women of all backgrounds to connect, find a community, and exchange knowledge.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MOEyaYx1s332SqzOy9hjXvrDif_OYkiDZZLAqMQEgILxeyKUYSApnHH_yc8Rw6Ala44EVr92pSnEGMogKz0LfA01JpJQDkku8iMdmBH4ejSSzQ08qqsYjdnlQ_EiJNJERrl29YVTPiVqsAJ8JA1RNiw"></figure><p>'My Saree, My Story - TED Style Salons', are created as a 'safe' space for women to network in, find collaboration, share and own their stories, and offer inspiration to others.</p><p>ORGANICIZE YOUR LIFE FOUNDER, NAVIXHA BAGGA</p><p>Navixha has previously helmed other community events, such as the Saree 5K Walk last September, bringing the positive thinking of Organicize Your Life to a wider audience. Through events like My Saree, My Story, Navixha is offering women a space for empowerment, open dialogue, and partnership across interests and industries.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OpT3zpWG7iarQGZgq_ES35FSWbI7ofhKgZ4XUofnAxC6cuwMsjbII1CXMWT6CzV-OzhPOyEGnNMXmoPAnkBHbYGmK1pps_av_90lBlZwELS6iiYfBD7yNeUqka8CyVyvwbK6uH_9aAFhO30klslY-Mo"></figure><p>Organicize Your Life began in 2018 as a mindset and lifestyle blog with the purpose of radical self-love and self-improvement. Described as a ‘mind-style blogger,’ Navixha offers a balanced perspective, marrying concepts of self-care and hustle to eschew the harshness of more grind-oriented branding.</p><p>A corporate IT leader as well as a successful social media content creator, Navixha offers wellness tips on her blog. Based in the Philadelphia area, Navixha holds more than two decades of professional experience in the sphere of process and technology. In her role, she spends her time assisting organizations to deliver technology solutions that enable strategic orientation, business value maximization, and process optimization. An avid content creator, Navixha's simplifies the work and home life balance in a culture hyper-focused on productivity.</p><p>Through Organicize Your Life Navixha is bringing personalities, trailblazers, and social commentators to converse and exchange ideas, convey their personal message, and to spark greater social change. Navixha’s blog has hosted celebrity actors, anchors, models, musicians, politicians, and public speakers to provide a greater perspective on our current culture and offer a space to connect.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VBit7KiKMT6cCHaPKK0kz4ZuywTCycdIYcYv8Nq3F7YLYoLCtyEwCxNEN5AgQao-7psmhscbyz-gIGscodJQj1-CHfZ9PrtQJA81kbwuo90Mecaj_q4HBm6xbqpc-TJNvfYRpaf3Kqa6NMuL3TkwOdE"></figure><p>MY SAREE, MY STORY’S INAUGURAL EVENT</p><p>For this inaugural instance on Sunday, Nov 13th, Navixha kicked things off with the guest of honor who's advocating for women in the State Senate, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMR5vgBImKJlfvkyj4EvsVOIIM32Db3_Ek">Amanda Cappelletti</a>. Fighting for access to greater maternity rights, freedom of choice, and higher gender equity at the workplace Sen. Cappelletti was a welcome guest that was received warmly at the event, striking a chord with all attendees.</p><p>Keynote speakers Mary Onama and Lynn Williams from the board of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/victim-services-center-of-montgomery-county-inc/">Victim Services Center of Montgomery County</a> touched on the true value of the service that VSCM provides in offering care to abuse victims in our local communities. From immigration-related resources for shelter, therapy, and other important services, the VSCM is helping women gain freedom from abuse.</p><p>Other attendees at the event included a host of incredible women, IT Professional <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACP-CEB_QuWsnUcTwYsB_ki74_PlmEKJDo">Bonnie Branz</a>, Coach <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACrgxgBeRvctaLlGcvsY8ktBt5qIPltIGs">Jothsna Kethar</a>, IT Leader <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACxHc8BVRadpbUm8BjsAum98Erku2RrobE">Swati Dahiya</a>, and Fashion Designer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACliM1wBZshqJvGw4jWKuuQrXLYNBkHpe18">Charu Miglani</a>. </p><p>PROVIDING WOMEN A SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO NETWORK</p><p>Navixha has previously spearheaded other important community events, such as the Saree 5K Walk last September. With a focus on inclusivity and empowerment, Navixha has contributed this same energy to My Saree, My Story - TED Style Salons. Founding Organicize Your Life in 2018, Navixha is determined to embolden women to pursue goals, while also partaking in compassion for themselves and others. Navixha lives her life by the principles she expresses in her blog, hoping to convey this message to help the average woman navigate a difficult social landscape.</p>
16 Dec, 2022
Jillian Bichanich
<p><strong>Law Of Attraction and Manifestation Coach, Jillian Phyllis, Launches REVIVE: A Sacred Womb Invitation</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/llulSDOik00rjGfmk1mmiLOZ5fxsxe68iaR-BRWcdC7BO4iqM3Doo6mHYEd6AAjMMCVuKvNKsMB3RsVQu5sAfLFUzqRl0bTJhK_6C7fk_wG8P7s0T9yEtqFOtkMvZKHVAUnig9lbN_34NwoplGB9X_T4ZhqgXQCTaigmKyeyRBlyqRn6peiVySLOK81vjA"></figure><p>MADISON, Wisconsin – Certified Law of Attraction and Manifestation Coach, Jillian Phyllis, has announced the launch of REVIVE: A Sacred Womb Invitation. The six-week women’s workshop is designed to hold space for kindred spirits to release limiting energies tied to ancestral trauma and to heal the wounding of the masculine and feminine energies. Clearing these energies and balancing the divine masculine and feminine within can lead to a powerful awakening and the ability to manifest our greatest desires. Jillian is also well underway with plans to debut her new brand, Witch of the Womb, over the coming weeks. </p><p>Ancient womb healing has existed for nearly 7,000 years. It focuses on the sacral region of the body and has been said to hold powerful energies in both men and women that can be harnessed through mantras, techniques, and meditation. Many esteemed leaders from the spiritual community agree that the Womb Chakra is the most powerful Chakra in the human body and that its function as the creativity center is how we can manifest what we want in life and in the world. It determines the clarity of the soul’s vibration and quality of life, health, and joy. </p><p>“As women, our wombs are infinite cups filled with lifetimes, traumas, magic, wisdom, and powers,” explains Jillian. “We will go through a re-awakening of this beautiful feminine energy center and work with it to give us wisdom, connect to our inner knowing, and move our life into more alignment, love, and purpose.”</p><p>Throughout the remote program, Jillian will work with the group to actively unlearn societal paradigms and the limiting beliefs often associated with them. Jillian explains that members will experience a remembering process to revive their soul’s true purpose. “It is not that we are necessarily trying to remove everything in our current lives that feels like it isn’t working for us, instead we are focusing on alignment with our higher selves and trusting that through that alignment we can make decisions and shifts that actively benefit us,” says Jillian. </p><p>In addition to the womb work program, Jillian offers one-on-one healing, mentorship, and support through a 90-day container to women who feel burned out and passionless in both their careers and romantic lives. “Many people don’t recognize that being wildly abundant is our birthright, and when you move in a way that listens most to your internal wisdom and intuition, you’ll find that you love everything that you do,” explains Jillian. I work with women to help them clear old energies, self-limiting beliefs, and chaos from their lives to get aligned so that they can properly call in their deepest and most beautiful dreams and desires.”</p><p><i>Jillian Phyllis is a Certified Advanced Law of Attraction and Manifestation coach, womb healer, Tantra teacher, Akashic Records consultant, breathwork coach, flower healer, and Reiki Master. For many years she used her gifts to support startup tech companies by making them millions and millions of dollars. When she began lacking passion in her career, and marriage, she threw herself into healing her own life and began manifesting, amongst many other types of energy work. She found that there were many energetic blocks that we, as women, carry that limit us to calling in these desires even when seemingly "doing everything right" and found the missing piece to many women's lives is womb work. Now, she works to support women through group programs and 1:1 support in clearing energies and limiting beliefs so that they can align with their highest selves and move with confidence into their dreams. She has worked with almost 1000 women, to date, and cannot wait to welcome others into her energetic containers.</i></p><p><i>Website: https://bio.site/jillianphyllis</i></p><p><i>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianphyllis</i></p><p><i>Email: hello@jillianphyllis.com</i></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4jzVIY8Don_VMel2Qted5pVU7RON1UaZIvy0HQ5_sUqqyT61ju7r-LjMSGUpcyDVKcj7fBaCI9ukmkxW93ICrBYaNPd5cUxBlLUz-VHlZ985ZzZTqPiFNcP-8Rgm8HGs-bftOBRQ9zO5BlMmkZNQTb--VmZTonayUvTqjElwMmPQZcTG9vxIXxpDjihf2g"></figure><p> </p><p>Leojeany, a fashion brand and designer, recently announced intentions to incorporate more photography into the company practice. The stylist, designer, model, actor, influencer, and founder of Leojeany, Leo Li, claims that the brand will be broadcasting some of its best pieces through the new photography endeavor. </p><p>“Since I’ve loved fashion, I’ve loved photography,” claims Li, on a mission to inspire others with the magic he sees in the industry. “There is a power behind the camera, on the runway, in the clothing we design. Leojaeny’s mission has been to give that power to others and style them so they feel as confident as possible, like they could conquer the world.”</p><p>The company has previously styled and designed for others in the area. Local models, brands, agencies, and businesses have endorsed the company based on its unique take on fashion, one that combines the heights of high fashion with the comfortable elements of streetwear.</p><p>“We will display this type of wear through our new photography. The models we’ve dressed for shoots in the past have represented the Leojeany look. Now, we will be the ones shooting. With a precision about where, when, and how we will photograph them, the Leojeany team intends to fully embody our look, which can be described as extreme yet simple, fun yet professional, and elegant yet casual.”</p><p>Past Leojeany looks have followed this outline. But, the company plans to also release a new line in the future, one characterized by more of their contradictory style with bold colors, loud cuts, and innovative accessories. A company sponsor recently gathered inspiration for this line at New York Fashion Week, where the sponsor photographed several runway looks.</p><p>“New York Fashion Week was a beautiful week. I took photos of the models in their designs and was reminded of how much you can do with a camera, especially when working with your own model and clothing.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</i></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leojeany is Leveraging Unisex Fashion of the 21st Century
<p><br> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gaqBUPeUPQd6cCbinRGZiL1a0H7zNTTI0EflCFE-Bfe-0qXbuKvCmjzQIF80C776KRbExQOmJJgFJyqUcWj05J7nWrbjmk4pSIsBsPUa7WCHdkm4qea8tggg7VB63ealdbJnA6GOozYQSqvFeUSCmz-0TcK3i-61SsuUrwZUHXIRT3s26GD1HKG7zqdkUA"></figure><p>Leojeany, a fashion star and designer, recently announced his full support of and embarkment on furthering unisex fashion. The stylist, actor, model, and influencer has been known to show up at fashion weeks around the world, witnessing the likes, rises, and falls of thousands of fashion fads. He’s now settled on a particular favorite– unisex clothing.</p><p>“Clothing can and should be made to support any body type,” claims Li. Leojeany, his brand, holds the same view. </p><p>The Leojeany look is not one found on the runway, yet. It takes the bold, daring, risky nature of high fashion and founds it in adjustable streetwear that anyone can sport. “And we mean anyone. The pieces that Leojeany has supported have been worn by male and female alike, without discrimination or tendency,” holds Li.</p><p>The brand plans to release an upcoming line of clothing– a Spring 2023 Collection– to the public. Drawing inspiration from fashion week looks but innovating it by giving it a Leojeany twirl and twist, the new line expects to be extreme and quite shocking to viewers. The clothing takes risky leaps, with cuts that bare new skin and colors that purposefully clash in order to complement. </p><p>“And the best part, all of it will be completely unisex!” the company says, “Today, there is far too much discrimination happening over every aspect of the human body. We only look to soften and eradicate that with our ideas.”</p><p>Leojeany intends to feature this new line at Milan Fashion Week, which the brand will send a sponsor to. At previous fashion weeks, Leojeany has worn various ensembles at sat shoulder-to-shoulder with large stars only seen on TV or the runway. In Milan, the brand intends to not only market their upcoming line but expand the Leojeany pool of relationships which the company holds so dear.</p><p>“We value our connections more than anything,” claims Li. When he moved to the states, all he had was a passion for fashion. It was the people around him that inspired him so much as to start a brand in his vision of what fashion should be. The model claims that it’s still the friends and affiliates that make up the Leojeany community of positivity, success, and forward-thinking.</p><p>“We are so grateful to be able to share what we believe with the world through fashion,” Li maintains, “ and cannot wait for this next step.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p>Company Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</a><br>Contact Leo Li at <a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com">leo846731847@gmail.com</a></p><p>Company Socials: @leojeany</p><p>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li to Brandish New Line at Milan Fashion Week
<p><strong>Manhattan, NY–</strong></p><p><strong>Manhattan, NY–</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7qynV6cFfckhlnVfc8T27Z5xZZQWd5LLrc6UWs64D2G8IAnHaAFPbtHoTYOym_iRQsIYhG_b_AsHU5r8IB9ILwyJIfI1bTNR9rSu1P1QbhtDF-aU9H65HcLO_wHAe9xrRvesPe5GFw94fvQmz41PXgT_KqgJIbudcJHme5DdyUYLxAw5GsICiVADM8ADig"></figure><p>Leo Li, a designer, stylist, and influencer who runs the brand Leojeany, intends to show off the brand’s upcoming Spring Collection release as a sponsor at Milan Fashion Week. With the move, the company intends to streamline the Spring Collection’s marketing process by showing it off in an atmosphere filled with love for la mode.</p><p>“The line will represent the Leojeany look: one filled to the brim with dazzling colors, exuberant patterns, and dauntless, risque cuts,” claims Li.</p><p>The designer and stylist was born in Xinjiang, China, and moved to the states, where he fell in love with fashion. He is currently attending school while he runs his business, which the stylist claims is growing each day.</p><p>“Recently, we gathered some inspiration for the new items at New York Fashion Week.” During the week, Li witnessed many unique and innovative pieces from designers worldwide. His favorite inventions were large neon hats and full-body glitter dresses. During the week, he brought Leojeany to the brink of stardom when he sat shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest stars of the week.</p><p>“New York Fashion Week was a dream come true. As a fashion brand, we saw it necessary to be there yet couldn’t have done it without all of our beautiful supporters,” holds the founder of Leojeany. By supporters, Li means the large pool of Leojeany Instagram followers and local Leojeany affiliates. “We do business with models, stylists, creators, and other artists around the Manhattan area.”</p><p>To show off their new line in Milan, the brand intends to select a team from this pool of relationships to wear the new items. “We want to surround ourselves with people who have a passion for fashion, an eye for design, and, most importantly, who think outside the box.”</p><p> </p><p>The company claims that one can expect the unexpected with the new line, as the brand’s only intention is to normalize the word “extreme”. Yet, preferring the keep it real, Leojeany styles will be attainable and comfortable to wear on the street or inside at a party. </p><p>The company is excited to release its new line and watch its sponsors shine in Milan.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Latest Development Aimed at Corporate Teams Announced by NC1 Agency: AI Communication Training
<p><i>Los Angeles, California </i>- Leading business development firm NC1 Agency is now providing corporate teams with training in AI communication. Utilizing the power of artificial intelligence, this new service aims to assist firms in lowering marketing expenses and fostering revenue growth (AI). AI has the ability to completely change how companies interact with their stakeholders and customers. Recognizing this potential, NC1 Agency is eager to start employing its limitless capabilities to improve their marketing procedures. Businesses will be able to analyze massive volumes of data to find patterns and trends using machine learning algorithms, and then utilize this knowledge to develop tailored marketing efforts with a higher chance of success.</p><p>AI has the ability to completely change how companies interact with their stakeholders and customers. NC1 Agency has recognized this potential and is excited to begin utilizing its endless capabilities to enhance their marketing practices. By using advanced machine learning algorithms, businesses can analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends, and use this information to create targeted marketing campaigns that are more likely to succeed.</p><p>The AI communication training offered by NC1 Agency is designed to assist enterprises in understanding how to use artificial intelligence to enhance their marketing efforts. Corporate teams will learn how to utilize AI to analyze customer data, design customized marketing campaigns, and evaluate the performance of their initiatives through a series of interactive workshops and hands-on training sessions.</p><p>One of the key benefits of NC1 Agency's latest AI communication training is that it can help businesses save money on marketing costs. Traditional marketing methods, such as print and television advertising, can be expensive and may not always be effective in reaching the right audience. By using AI to analyze customer data and create targeted campaigns, businesses can reduce their marketing spend and achieve better results.</p><p>In addition to cost savings, AI communication training can also help businesses drive revenue growth. By using AI to identify and target potential customers, businesses can increase the likelihood of making a sale and grow their customer base.</p><p>Overall, the AI communication training offered by NC1 Agency is intended to be a helpful tool for companies trying to enhance their marketing initiatives and spur revenue growth. Businesses can save marketing expenses and produce more effective campaigns that are suited to the requirements of their target market by utilizing the power of AI.</p><p><i>NC1 Agency is a digital based company that is working behind the scenes in the entertainment and marketing industries. The collaboration of these two markets will be featured on their newest channel, The Michigan Network, which is set to launch in January 2023. This network is a platform for news and business teachings within the Michigan area, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. For more information about NC1, or The Michigan Network, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Nick Caster</i></p><p><a href="https://nc1agency.com/"><i>https://nc1agency.com/</i></a></p><p><i>nick@nc1agency.com</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
NC1 Agency Announces Latest Development Aimed at Corporate Teams: AI Communication Training
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CwUWwTpA94QNxNFOfyak9dzviwCeV_Xyu58ggBEil82z7SNdg7KR0aS5icJF94wJanRZY50C2--Zt7XPCM7esKoRwNrgWfcyebecJHg-Y_Bp8qRi45Q0t2crw392zfpdf6IrRRPOkJT5ir-DH7B85rZY85BTTXFIKWJF9AolAo86gvUk-71MYbQVIk56"></figure><p> </p><p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>– NC1 Agency, a leading business development consultancy, is now offering AI communication training to corporate teams. This new service is aimed at helping businesses reduce marketing costs and drive revenue growth by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI).</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/p9_s8pAf5kkOQeDS0nkhC3eDbiVDYpa5lJRLRk9E5Pl_891p02F54KPUXXoll1yo6dpyHx2LTUTUSQw2STOz8ZQdBI01NJNacs1tHpcg7UYU_xwtLqNtODnif4o-Jz0Zv-xGE0HAg67bK0UHbWbocsk5ylvKMdxGB9iuBxDB6iCFrEehqHvqQz3d5jzm"><figcaption>Nick Caster, NC1 Founder and CEO</figcaption></figure><p>AI has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses communicate with their customers and stakeholders. NC1 Agency has recognized this potential and is excited to begin utilizing its endless capabilities to enhance their marketing practices. By using advanced machine learning algorithms, businesses can analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends, and use this information to create targeted marketing campaigns that are more likely to succeed.</p><p>NC1 Agency's AI communication training is designed to help businesses understand how to effectively use Artificial Intelligence to improve their marketing efforts. Through a series of interactive workshops and hands-on training sessions, corporate teams will learn how to use AI to analyze customer data, create targeted marketing campaigns, and measure the success of their efforts.</p><p>One of the key benefits of NC1 Agency's latest AI communication training is that it can help businesses save money on marketing costs. Traditional marketing methods, such as print and television advertising, can be expensive and may not always be effective in reaching the right audience. By using AI to analyze customer data and create targeted campaigns, businesses can reduce their marketing spend and achieve better results.</p><p>In addition to cost savings, AI communication training can also help businesses drive revenue growth. By using AI to identify and target potential customers, businesses can increase the likelihood of making a sale and grow their customer base.</p><p>Overall, NC1 Agency's AI communication training hopes to be a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve their marketing efforts and drive revenue growth. By leveraging the power of AI, businesses can reduce marketing costs and create more effective campaigns that are tailored to the needs of their customers.</p><p><i>NC1 Agency is a digital based company that is working behind the scenes in the entertainment and marketing industries. The collaboration of these two markets will be featured on their newest channel, The Michigan Network, which is set to launch in January 2023. This network is a platform for news and business teachings within the Michigan area, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. For more information about NC1, or The Michigan Network, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Nick Caster</i></p><p><a href="https://nc1agency.com/"><i>https://nc1agency.com/</i></a></p><p><i>nick@nc1agency.com</i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
NC1 Agency Launches New AI Based SEO Software
<p><br> </p><p><i>Nashville, Tennessee</i>–With so much leaning on marketing and promotional strategies within the entertainment industry, NC1 Agency has developed an AI based SEO software that they expect will work to drive businesses forward. </p><p>This consulting firm for corporations within the entertainment industries has been developing this software since their conception and is excited for the opportunities of growth that it can present.</p><p>NC1 Agency’s Founder and CEO, Nick Caster is an American businessman who launched the agency as a way to build a network of like-minded artists, businesspeople, and corporations. Caster and his team at NC1 Agency are working within the Web3 space to create new growth strategies for emerging markets. This AI based SEO Software is the first of several developments to come for NC1.</p><p>This software works by searching for keywords, inputted by the user in order to predict trends and changes in the markets. The AI will work around the clock, altering these keywords in ways that can follow trends. The software does the SEO work for the client, in a technology driven platform so that the clients can be at the top of a search engine. </p><p>With hopes of driving business forward through targeted marketing strategies, NC1 and this new software are working directly with corporations to predict market changes and follow along with them.</p><p>The team at NC1 is excited for this new technological development, expected to change how SEO is done within corporations. This upcoming software is aiming to optimize the way in which companies, and even individuals can promote their products or services. NC1 Agency is looking toward continual growth in the years to come, as they maintain the development of this AI based software, as well as any new partnerships they may acquire. The agency is working toward building a community of corporate operatives, in order to grow their consulting platform, which will help gather future partnerships between themselves and corporations who wish to be featured on their channels.</p><p><i>NC1 Agency is a digital based company that is working behind the scenes in the entertainment and marketing industries. The collaboration of these two markets will be featured on their newest channel, The Michigan TV Network, which is set to launch in January 2023. This network is a platform for news and business teachings within the Michigan area, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. NC1 Agency’s Latest AI BAsed SEO Software will be available exclusively to the company’s clients and partners. For more information about NC1, or The Michigan TV Network, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Nick Caster</i></p><p><a href="https://nc1agency.com/"><i>https://nc1agency.com/</i></a></p><p><i>nick@nc1agency.com</i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
The Michigan Network: The First of Many Channels Set to Launch Under NC1 Network
<p><i>Nashville, Tennessee</i>– NC1 Agency, a consulting firm for corporations and entertainment industries, has announced its latest OTT Network channel called “NC1 Network.” The network will appear on platforms such as Roku and Hulu, starting in 2023. </p><p>The Michigan TV Network, which will debut on the NC1 network, will feature news and business insight within the state of Michigan, and will be the first of 25 support channels acquired by NC1. This space will be a gateway for entertainers and musicians, as this channel will also feature content that can teach skills and business practices to content creators throughout Michigan, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. </p><p>NC1 Agency’s creator, Nick Caster is an American businessman and entertainer, who launched the agency as a way to build a network of like-minded artists, businesspeople, and even corporations with Co Founder Dani Felt. Caster and his team at NC1 Agency are working within the Web3 space to create new growth strategies for emerging markets. </p><p>As the first channel of many on the horizon that will be launched under NC1, The Michigan TV Network hopes to continue curating brand partnerships between music and film by collaborating with filmmakers and musicians who wish to feature their content through this streamable network. </p><p>The Michigan TV Network will also run advertisements, which will feature collaborative partnerships that have been acquired by NC1. The agency’s most recent partnership will allow them to work alongside entertainment professional Steve Owens. With 43 Platinum & Gold Records, Owens will have his work featured on The Michigan TV Network, thanks to his collaboration with NC1.</p><p>The team at NC1 is excited for this new launch, expected in 2023, and is hoping for continual growth in the upcoming years as they continue developing their remaining channels. The agency is working toward building a community of corporate operatives, in order to grow their consulting platform, which will help gather future partnerships between themselves and corporations who wish to be featured on their channels. </p><p>Eventually, NC1 hopes to launch channels with a worldwide audience, as a way to further connect the entertainment industry with corporate collaboration. The Michigan TV Network will reach a specific viewership, within certain communities. However, as more channels continue to roll out under the NC1 Network, this audience will expand. </p><p><i>NC1 Agency is a digital based company that is working behind the scenes in the entertainment and marketing industries. The collaboration of these two markets will be featured on their newest channel, The Michigan TV Network, which is set to launch in January 2023. This network is a platform for news and business teachings within the Michigan area, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. For more information about NC1, or The Michigan Tv Network, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Nick Caster</i></p><p><a href="https://nc1agency.com/"><i>https://nc1agency.com/</i></a></p><p><i>nick@nc1agency.com</i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Well-Being Reality Announces Move to the United States
<p>Houston, TX–</p><p>Well-Being Reality, a healthcare company with the founder previously based in Dubai and South Africa that specializes in natural, drug-free treatments for critical health problems is launching an expansion into the United States. With this move, they hope to provide more individuals with their innovative approach to improving well-being without relying on pharmaceuticals.</p><p>The new Well-Being Reality is designed to treat remotely by expanding the practice footprint directly to your home and/or to your local wellness center is an effort to facilitate permanent healing solutions that can work in conjunction with any treatment its clients are already doing. With a goal to help as many people as possible live better lives through accessible and affordable treatment, the company believes that natural treatment is the best type of treatment.</p><p>The company’s founder, Dr. Venter, maintains, “Our company is committed to providing healthcare solutions for all types of ailments, offering a personalized approach.” The troubles that the company often helps with, to help find the reason for the condition and help with healing solutions, are often various types of Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Fatty Liver, Kidney Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, and many others. “We have children and adults visit us, usually with some serious condition requiring further treatment modalities.”</p><p>Well-Being Reality plans for the new location to help people with these troubles through a natural, organic process cultivated over the years. To ensure better health outcomes for its clients, this company has taken initiative by inventing a treatment device designed to detect abnormalities that indicate the organ, gland, and body’s stress. The Bio-resonance Focused Ultrasound Machine, in conjunction with natural protocols, is now being heavily utilized to save lives.</p><p>“This machine is an ultrasound that we believe can help us turn around the world’s drug dependency,” claims Dr. Raymond Venter, “with it, we have already successfully treated over 3500 people, who now live completely different lives.”</p><p> </p><p>“We will strive to update the new office with machines, tools, and equipment regularly, such as this one, all of which we use, and will continue to utilize, in our practice consistently.”</p><p>The company will plan to incorporate its organic strategy enabling the average person to apply the treatment strategies at home, thanks to this ingenious treatment methodology. With a focus on treating the root cause of a patient's problems, “We strive for complete wellness,” Dr. Raymond Venter maintains. To obtain this, the company believes in prescribing the most natural treatment one can receive.</p><p>The doctor opened the business meaning to provide those with health problems completely accessible, affordable, and drugless health. Well-Being Reality, therefore, aims to take a completely natural perspective on helping clients heal; “We stand against damaging the cells, organs, and functions thereof in the name of treatment,” claims the founder.</p><p><i>Well-Being Reality, which stems from South Africa and Dubai, has a worldwide client base. Now, with the expansion to the U.S. after less than a decade, Well-being Reality has helped thousands of people worldwide. The company, with Dr. Raymond Venter at the helm, has set up high standards and a lifelong mission to take care of every person who needs help and is dealing with mild and severe health conditions. </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>To learn more visit well-beingreality.com and email Dr. Raymond Venter at Info@well-beingreality.com</i></p><p> </p>
30 Mar, 2023
Well-Being Reality Expands to the United States
<p>Houston, TX–</p><p>Well-Being Reality, a healthcare company with its founder previously based in Dubai and South Africa, is pleased to announce its expansion to the United States. Through the company move, Well-Being Reality hopes to spread its take on natural healing, a process the company believes can safely treat ailments like cancer and heart disease. Well-Being Reality hopes for the movement to inspire the company’s mission of facilitating permanent healing solutions through drug-free and accessible healthcare, which it hopes to continue spreading to those in the U.S.</p><p>“We believe organic treatment is the best treatment,” holds the company’s founder, Dr. Raymond Venter. Well-Being Reality aspires to treat patients with all problems with this approach. </p><p>The health issues that the company often assists with are often various types of Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Fatty Liver, Kidney Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, and many others. “We have children and adults visit us, usually with some serious condition requiring further treatment modalities,” says Dr. Venter. Well-Being Reality plans for the new location to help people with these troubles through a natural, organic process cultivated over the years. </p><p>To initially drive this activity and save a client’s life, the company created a machine that they now use regularly, called the BioResonance Focused Ultrasound Machine. “This machine is an ultrasound that we hope can help us change the world’s dependence on drugs,” claims Dr. Raymond Venter, “with it, we have already successfully treated over 3500 people, who now live completely different lives.”</p><p>The new location will feature all the same equipment as their UAE and Dubai offices, including the BioResonance Focused Ultrasound Machine. “We will strive to update the new office with all of our machines, tools, and equipment regularly, all of which we use, and will continue to utilize, in our practice consistently.”</p><p>The company will plan to incorporate its organic strategy in the new location too. With a focus on treating the root cause of a patient's problems, “We strive for complete wellness,” Dr. Raymond Venter maintains. To obtain this, the company believes in prescribing the most natural treatment one can receive.</p><p>The doctor opened the company intending to provide those with health troubles completely accessible, affordable, and drugless health. Well-Being Reality, therefore, aims to take a completely natural perspective on diagnosis and treatment; “We stand against damaging the cells, organs, and functions thereof in the name of treatment,” claims the founder.</p><p>“Our new office is just the beginning for the company, which has expansive plans to assimilate our views on health around the world,” claims Dr. Raymond Venter. “If we do not begin attending more to the root cause of health conditions, we are merely masking and prolonging symptoms and refilling a prescription to pay with side effects later. By expanding and utilizing our BioResonance Focused Ultrasound, we believe we have the ability to change the world’s dependency on drugs.”</p><p><i>Well-Being Reality, which stems from South Africa and Dubai, has a worldwide client base. Now, with the expansion to the U.S. after less than a decade, Well-being Reality has helped thousands of people worldwide. The company, with Dr. Raymond Venter at the helm, has set up high standards and a lifelong mission to take care of every person who needs help and is dealing with mild and severe health conditions. </i></p><p><i>To learn more visit well-beingreality.com and email Dr. Raymond Venter at Info@well-beingreality.com</i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
Mr. Kitagawa -
<h2>New York Artist Masamitsu Shigeta Finds the Beauty in the Mundane</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/9wpQR5NVsNHD7LEsAWDt0uBWhMzfGFS_KpfgPhqPS_3Vfdshy_BsBy5iLqthvd8WLFBEo2jon_Ud3Ixu59JJSIATwKxiqa7yxjBRCDeNL4MUEwiKEyuE9oYP89BXs8V-xhQcRbpPfheKyE9IUMEJp4Xu6sKND6vuTW6pyV58JC7ESTCwp91qnCzAHUF87Y0U1qH9qLJhsQ"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York – Artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nymasapaint/?hl=en">Masamitsu Shigeta</a> is making waves in the national art scene with a portfolio reflecting the beauty of his surroundings, documenting the beauty of New York City amidst a mix of natural and synthetic concepts. </p><p>Featured in galleries and exhibits across the United States, the Tokyo-born artist moved to the States in 2013 to pursue an education. Earning his BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts and NYU respectively, Shigeta is a regularly featured artist, gracing exhibits and galleries including Situations Gallery, Studio 200, scroll., and many others. The artist has turned heads recently as he has accessed both traditional and novel concepts to likewise exhibit harmony between cityscapes and the natural environment.</p><h2>A Gorgeous Portfolio in Admiration of Both Natural and Manmade Beauty</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yqebWdkqf_Q6ylkSOMSeR8EOgnIyCmyY1xQ1-Vv5DviyDJkr4FCGAOmVmhEHhMKeXOJzFLGcf8H9LHeGsJMHt2C0lkmSnMlE7sVr7lzie8pJOKEQO9TxkK-WyqvJPqGOPAx_BsP-P_UbHt7RSr6ODNQ3wpHqG53I1whcHMM9ufLZV9oTTs5HeEj1jVLhpmDZOiB6ULpPtA"></figure><p>Masamitsu Shigeta portrays the joy and wonder of exploring a city like New York, a space that can potentially feel cavernous, vast, open, and crowded all at once. Shigeta’s work cuts through these admittedly narrow perspectives on the visual grace that New York City evokes. </p><p>Masamitsu Shigeta utilizes acrylics to exhibit a brightness that isn’t typical of art centered on an urban concept. “I think a lot of people think that the concrete, the iron, the architecture overall can give an impression of coldness, but I don’t quite get that,” Shigeta says. “I always have had this fascination for an urban environment, both here and when I was growing up in Tokyo. I see these skyscrapers as sculptures in a sense. It all holds aesthetic beauty in some way.”</p><p>To provide a greater sense of weight and dimension to the natural geometry he attempts to capture, Masamitsu Shigeta crafts unique frames for each piece using materials found around the city and near his studio. </p><p>Shigeta has worked very prominently with <a href="https://www.situations.us/masamitsu-shigeta">Situations Gallery</a>, runs various exhibitions as well as a “bi-monthly gallery-on-paper that aims to showcase the work of emerging artists and art critics, discover and highlight new trends in contemporary art.” The gallery was founded and curated by Concordia Art History Students Katerina Korola and Erika Couto hoping to provide a platform to students and community members that are offering a novel perspective in a scene that is constantly looking for the next great dynamic artistic concept. “Working in that space has been incredibly inspiring,” Shigeta says. “Being around that talent gave me this motivation to take these concepts further. The result is that I’ve started to create work of greater depth to hold this reverence I have for the visual world and all the circumstances that affect it.”</p><h2>Expanding Parameters of Art Itself</h2><p>Masamitsu Shigeta has approached his work with a focus placed on offering a holistic perspective, a balanced concept that offers all the dimensions that the subjects of his work provide. “As I develop my artistic identity more and more, I try to give a better sense of an experience translated to a visual medium. This is to say; I try to catalog my experiences in a genuine way. I try to give myself to the experience as much as that experience offers itself to be enjoyed. Those bright moments are what make life worth living or at the very least incredibly compelling,” Shigeta says. </p><p>Masamitsu Shigeta will be appearing in exhibits across the US this January, including Nashville and New York City.</p>
19 Dec, 2022
Mr. Kitagawa -
<h2>Situations Gallery Artist Masamitsu Shigeta Attending Exhibit by Scroll This January</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HB6Xn8DaWE-kTCwE4JCteW9gaW491urn2vpeV_eoNFVj34RXxiHljpP9WITcgjz0j25BIsBAIfA6VSGLt261-rPqY8fB17u5G3QopMDdpjh9yZMOaFpKamkZdN8pSjzSJiuwLXL5kg6RwWXICJFGywR8OsUEyOlx2khasegY43YMBEG8Ee69bZhXQpyDxgqQnzEDYZd7ug"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York – The work of New York mainstay artist <a href="https://www.situations.us/masamitsu-shigeta">Masamitsu Shigeta</a> will be featured at Scroll, a TriBeCa Art Gallery hosting a group event in January 2023.</p><p>TriBeCa Art Gallery Scroll has enjoyed significant success since its launch in September 2011 at 86 Walker Street. Scroll has hosted a variety of artists such as Raul Guerrera, Sargy Mann, and Rute Merk in various exhibitions celebrating artistic perspectives highlighting work offering a strong sense of dimension and life. </p><p>As critics begin to return to pieces focused on scenery, depth, and still life while veering away from the conceptualism that has gripped the scene in recent years, Scroll is curating exhibits that capture the true creativity of both mainstays to the scene and new perspectives. As Masamitsu Shigeta develops greater prominence as an artist in his previous work with Situations Gallery and Tyler Park Presents Gallery in Los Angeles, his technique is receiving praise for the simple but proficient capture of hauntingly beautiful sceneries.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nymasapaint/?hl=en">Masamitsu Shigeta</a> has found success in his last 9 years of painting, focusing primarily on offering a beautiful new perspective to natural and manmade sceneries ranging from rural settings with a lush natural life to urban environments that inspire a sense of both vast space and formidability and enclosure.</p><h2>Reflecting the Inherent Beauty of Several Sceneries</h2><p>Mainly using acrylic on paper and focusing on portraying the beauty of the vast cityscapes of New York, Shigeta focuses on keeping a balance between the presence of nature and architecture. Every brushstroke is conscious and gestural, and Shigeta portrays the vivid colors of scenery in its visceral form. </p><p>The artist also builds each frame specifically for his works to express the full sense of the subject. Oftentimes Shigeta finds the materials for the frames in and around the city or near his studio, adding a sculptural touch to a visual experience in order to express the full energy of the city itself.</p><p>Typically creating art that replicates moments from his daily commute, Shigeta expresses an impressive level of depth in his work, studying the natural geometry of the scenery, combining gorgeous representations of the lush and persevering life of nature with the resilience of concrete and iron playing against natural light. A mainstay of New York City, Masamitsu Shigeta’s work has been featured in other cultural hubs across the country such as Nashville, Miami, and Los Angeles.</p><h2>About Masamitsu Shigeta</h2><p>Artist Masamitsu Shigeta has made an impression on the greater art community as he is regularly featured in galleries across the nation, working with <a href="https://www.situations.us/masamitsu-shigeta">Situations Gallery</a> and <a href="https://www.tylerparkpresents.com/masamitsushigeta">Tyler Park Arts</a>.</p><p>Masamitsu Shigeta was born and raised in Tokyo Japan and has resided in NY since 2013. Masamitsu holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA from NYU. He started working with situations Gallery in 2021 and Tyler Park Arts in 2022, attending NADA art fairs while featuring his work in solo and group expeditions. He has broken into the New York art scene and displays an impressive balance of concepts. Displaying harmony between the natural and the synthetic, the sculptural and the visual, Shigeta is excited to feature his work at Scroll this January. </p>
19 Dec, 2022
New Health Monitoring Cat Litter Brand, Genius Litter, Partners With Local Animal Shelters
<p><i>Austin, Texas</i>– Genius Litter is a new brand of cat litter, which utilizes silica gel crystals as a health monitoring system to detect early urinary tract or bladder problems in cats by changing colors. The team that worked to develop this product is making<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQjPh3AKKKU&t=1s"> collaborative efforts </a>within the community of animal shelters in the Las Vegas area. </p><p>This litter brand is excited to be featuring their products in big-name pet supply chains in the United States and Canada in January 2023, as well as donate a portion of the proceeds to local animal shelters. Each bag sold feeds ten shelter cats. As this product prepares to hit the shelves, the team involved in the development of Genius Litter is thrilled to also have created a formula that is environmentally friendly. The formula produces less dust than traditional cat litter and is made from natural ingredients. </p><p>“Our mission is to create healthier cats and happier pet parents through an industry-leading litter,” explains Ramon Van Meer, CEO of Genius Litter. “We want to work directly with animal shelters and vet clinics to maximize our output of donations and fundraising efforts. </p><p>Van Meer is a businessman who has been developing and selling several companies throughout his career. Recently, he secured a dog ramp company called Alpha Paw and was able to scale it up in revenue, just as he hopes to accomplish with Genius Litter. In the future, Van Meer has expressed that he hopes to scale Genius Litter into a full, cat health business and organization.</p><p>In its current stage, Genius Litter was able to donate over $100,000 worth of pet food and litter to local shelters and organizations. They worked alongside the Nevada SPCA as well as other local foundations and organizations to curate a partnership that can benefit both parties. </p><p>“We turned our love for cats into a cutting-edge solution that catches urine abnormalities that can lead to illnesses and diseases,” says Van Meer. The color changing formula alerts pet owners to several potential ailments in a cat’s body. Genius Litter is thrilled to continue actively partnering with local shelters. </p><p><i>Genius Litter is an odor-fighting, environmentally friendly litter alternative that utilizes a color changing formula to monitor a cat's health. The company is a new venture from social entrepreneur Ramon Van Meer, as he works toward continued collaboration with pet stores and animal shelters. For more information about Genius Litter, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Ramon Van Meer</i></p><p><i>ramon@geniuslitter.com</i></p><p><i>https://geniuslitter.com/</i></p>
11 Dec, 2022
Corky Newcomb
<h2>LITE4NITE SPORTS Offers New Patented Sports Products For Licensing </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/P4kVhnVSQIaCjc-DzEx9FPT7HTQFTUtrlnCGYKvNKvqK-tb4XvBO9DWbWffS9OwOSp3gT97jXyfNZ_eMkjaDc9jGrr8vDAEoBwYch-nmlfcEGFHSa8DsT0kN0H-JVtSuVRUacSzNgXg2vWIwSl5Ecv3brAZPbsN6LZwQpnaf9090mlZ3oykEZtcHL6fyzQ"></figure><p>MIAMI, Florida – <a href="https://lite4nite.com/">LITE4NITE® SPORTS</a>, founded in 1975, has unveiled several new patented Sports and Outdoors products available for licensing.</p><p><br>LITE4NITE designed their LED Elektron™ Sportsballs for over 50 million players who play baseball, softball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, lacrosse, field hockey, and cricket as well as backyard and beach ball games. LED Elektron Sportsballs light up for nighttime fun and can be hit with bats, rackets, and paddles without breaking or losing function.</p><p>Their world’s first NITELITE lighted Golfballs sold almost $50 million at retail. Their new LITE4NITE Golfballs light up forever and can fly 400 yards on a drive. Charged with a U.V. charger, LITE4NITE Golfballs have been used in thousands of NITE golf tournaments played in 82 countries, which raised millions of dollars for charitable causes. </p><p><a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com">LITE4NITE’s PROS PICK-XLQ</a><a href="https://lite4nitepickleball.com/">™</a><a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com"> Pickleballs</a> are designed to be quieter and long-lasting than other brands. LOUD ball noise is a big problem in many towns where homes are located by courts and people are waking up at sunrise to the loud sounds of Pickleballs. LITE4NITE SPORTS solved that problem. LITE4NITE hopes to meet the boom in popularity of the sport, as NITE Pickleball tournaments are already being organized all over the country. Players, paddles, nets, and lines are illuminated and tourneys have previously been held as fundraisers for charities, hospitals, and schools. Approximately 5 million U.S. players play Pickleball and PRO tournaments are televised. </p><h2>Introducing the LED ELEKTRON SPORTSBALLS</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ysv3K0j0tAhUjI7s_O7nOGztt0lXpQultfHvqAZzKv1sHR6qAjfisihcm4bFeATHv5gM-PNR6GyAOvTzP5TrY3JVbBN5E6pIipvioXw5YbszyBaWjY2UUg3YHEHskcHBMmh4b12cHvm1W8lR3Qmw7LIbjO4JSjowLuSNA9N74gUTtRYiqWo-zFtEFTHszA"></figure><p>The patented LED Elektron Sportsballs are designed for nighttime fun. Inventor, Corky Newcomb, explained, “Pickleball in the daytime is lots of fun, but at night, it’s a whole new ballgame! Playing after sunset prevents harmful sunburns and heat exhaustion which is very important to older players. <a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com">LED Sportsballs conform to Official Pickleball regulations</a>. Extremely durable, the LED balls can be hit hard over 1,000 times into a wall and the lights stay on.” </p><p>Hammacher Schlemmer’s Christmas catalog just sold out of the first LITE4NITE Pickleballs which use a chemical lightstick. LED ELEKTRON Sportsballs perform exactly like the best pickleball brands with the added benefit of enabling twilight and nighttime play. Millions of WIFFLEBALLS® have been sold, but present no accessibility to the game after dark. Marketing to over 50 million players across eight sports, LITE4NITE SPORTS is currently in talks with several major sports companies about licensing opportunities.</p><h2>LITE4NITE’s Patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yZbHuh4iT_UeCfOUqr7VtPr51lGyfkCtboTG6HUxZTOEP3QMPx-BzSaCB1VDi59KizAH7LxgHXiMA3oQceRWxtwb4jN-rQOoIoErPrqJa6B21ycs8osNuFIC1O2COQWT3qFRSZICql7fWfvNLsmd0GT5uxxtk8QDHy1oWKBJLNZc4h6pyIcJn1DlwPqScQ"></figure><p>LITE4NITE’s patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs allow PRO players and parents to record messages inside the balls. Along with potentially serving a great sentimental purpose, recording PROS’ voices in the balls would increase the value of their autographs. Currently, the MLB Alumni Association is testing the <a href="http://www.sportsinventormentor.com">Talking Autograph Baseballs</a> with select Major League players. MLB baseball great, Bill Buckner, recorded baseball tips for Little League players while making a video about the balls. Likewise, LITE4NITE’s Talking Autograph Footballs were made for the NFL Alumni Association, as well. The whole line of 7 patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs is currently available for licensing. </p><h2>Providing the Outdoor Activities Market with a New FIRE STARTER</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/niB4CAOFsj8mZaCYA4pZuCGDftMAgd5ibFFLA59Z0tEFkSRJoVcWxXg8nhtoIs5pGbO0_XEWqtGjw-7_4TZ44QNC4UQmP9NpJVPZsUXvnp9FT3MMNGuQmp_lHzyZfzQY4tFumRZevYRwV8O8UfMl6wGIQCTFL5xLnaUUxzLnCr74KAekFdJMiIVqTnJJnQ"></figure><p>LITE4NITE SPORTS’ new patented FIRE STARTER boasts advancements for the product, lighting up after being submerged in water for 30 days and in strong winds. Burning at 1,830 degrees and holding a 12-inch high flame for 15 minutes, the FIRE STARTER is available for licensing as well. There are over 57 million U.S. campers, hikers, fishermen, hunters, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers plus 27 million homes that have wood stoves and fireplaces. The brand’s patented FIRE STARTER is able to cook, provide warmth, or even save lives in emergency situations.</p><h2>About LITE4NITE SPORTS </h2><p><a href="http://www.lite4nite.com">LITE4NITE Sports</a> is a new product development and marketing company located in New Hampshire with over 40 products. Recently, their new LITE4NITE golfballs were shipped into 2,452 WALMART stores in April 2022 under the IZZO GOLF brand. </p><p>Founder Corky Newcomb says, “We look for inventions that have that magic that will stop people in their tracks so they say, ‘I need that right now!’” The company is also working on a medical device that prevents seniors from breaking their hips when they fall, as about 36 million older adults fall each year. Always looking for a novel approach, LITE4NITE’s brand strives to identify itself through ingenuity in its products, serving markets across industries.</p><p><strong>Corky Newcomb, CEO of LITE4NITE SPORTS, started inventing sports products in 1975 and introduced the world’s first NITELITE Footballs. Other products include Automatic Curveballs & Sliders, Driver Wild Cologne and Tees Perfume with voice recorders, Floating Electronic Golf Greens, and Shots in the Dark Driving Ranges. Newcomb helps inventors make, market, and license their inventions. He graduated from the Whittemore Business School at the University of New Hampshire where he played baseball. He teaches Invention Creation seminars in schools and companies where students and employees create their own inventions in only 12 minutes. Several of his students competed at the U.S.P.T.O.’s National Student Invention Competition in Washington D.C. </strong></p><p><strong>Newcomb’s son, Brett, created a revolutionary App </strong><a href="http://www.mytrecco.com"><strong>www.mytrecco.com</strong></a><strong> which strives to become the premier trusted travel community that shares, discovers, and discusses their best experiences. The first round of financing is almost closed. </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://lite4nite.com"><strong> LITE4NITE.com</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://lite4nitepickleball.com/"><strong>LITE4NITEPICKLEBALL.com</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://sportsinventormentor.com/"><strong>SportsInventorMentor.com</strong></a><strong>, or contact Corky at </strong><a href="mailto:corkyfn@gmail.com"><strong>corkyfn@gmail.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Linda Jasmine Spotted at Art Basel in Miami: Maxim Party
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MvJt7Gnkmk48mC0uV3JQUxpJlmENIi18yxOO0kGhPBDizxXHaywrubuk9-S08BFiY0GeqhLBvxUyoZ1eI0HiDkJhoNlCxN2v0BOgkC5RaNUfyvwUAkb84eu-72zyDqecj4WNEajYTjbvlawyXK_SYb25UCfVyYdAzEwbjGuEt9vUopxBofdx3Y6EG6pAZQ"></figure><p><i><strong>Miami, FL–</strong></i></p><p><i><strong> </strong></i>Linda Walker, also known as Linda Jasmine, actress, model, and lifestyle and fashion influencer, showed up at the Maxim Party event at the Miami Art Basel in December 2022. The model and a friend perused the various art exhibits, stopping to enjoy the Maxim party’s incredible artwork and environment.</p><p>“The Art Basel was an overall exquisite experience,” holds Linda Jasmine, “it was enjoyable to be able to attend.” The model claims that hundreds of people were at the affair. Art Basel events were hosted all over the Miami area and lasted for about a week. During that time, Linda Jasmine visited many events, including a Ford Models Anniversary hosted by artist Romero Britto, a Givenchy Spring collection release, Sun Chips, and a MetaHouse event. </p><p>“The Maxim party was a memorable night,” claims Linda Jasmine, “the event was packed. Unique artwork was displayed around the area, and a mermaid was in the pool. It was cool.”</p><p>“I’m so grateful for the experiences,” claims Linda Jasmine, who’s often seen at fashionable occasions such as these. The model and actress believes it's her role as an influencer to experience life and live it to the fullest. She shares some of these experiences on social media.</p><p> “I have so much gratitude for the companies who invited me to their events. The night was delightful. I’m appreciative of everyone who supports me.”</p><p>Outside of influencing, modeling, and acting, Linda also runs two eCommerce businesses and acts as “momager” to her two sons. She claims that the road to where she is now was not easy. Her journey to success was often characterized by hard work and dedication, as she spent years perfecting her craft, ideas, and businesses. </p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda Jasmine on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p><p> </p>
09 Dec, 2022
Linda Walker Attends Art Basel in Miami: the Meta House Event
<p>Miami, FL–</p><p>Linda Walker, also known as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en">Linda Jasmine</a>, Miami-based actress and model, spent December 1st through 3rd exploring the Miami Art Basel with friends. </p><p>On the coast of Florida, the Miami Art Basel is a week-long art exhibit event that draws in stars from all over, including Linda Jasmine. The Art Basel events were all over The Miami area.</p><p>“The selection at the convention center was astounding,” claims Linda.“Art Basel featured artwork of every style and culture.”</p><p>The actress, model, businesswoman, and self-proclaimed “momager” of her two sons was invited to attend the Meta House event, one of many venues surrounding the Art Basel.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Lon3hZZmalccfldVJIgXb662hYgH0-BVjYGAmdIjnrWzX1GjIHKlOvN_4pHRteOLKTM7Bc9ql83bbeXG8kE-E3scoPWFeBrVjnjj1n43H9tZbmS91yznePbu6K8rhcrRcdm_77Lf3BVBiGMP-YTRZ4iPQEZ8MtuFViEVDM-Vcn-FxsOmdjRphxaBqJZVug"></figure><p>Linda Jasmine at the Miami Art Basel Meta House event</p><p>“The event was spectacular,” claims Linda Jasmine, “there were lots of art pieces, a glowing entrance to the house, and various backdrops made for photo opportunities.” Linda Jasmine </p><p>“I posted about the event. How couldn’t I? It was beautifully planned and executed, a quite enjoyable time for my friends and me,” holds Jasmine.</p><p> “Some of my favorite parts were a painting completed in real-time, right in front of our eyes, by the artist himself, the digital collectibles gallery, and the brightly-colored, flamingo-inspired pieces.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9Y0RuytSvhUjEBoY8ND25jHqizSIjbQ18FO3nKyXcbDyEAmNGjKiC6y2onnFlhYgRT4_mJUIHZa2RTnhrLli7uIaEHKl-FpYtoPzOxAd1GCam66Xqx6wxQ6XuNMm0kWEagAuVVpUhpeHfg3HYTpYJOPY3lE-98ZGx1VGeCnKjfVXEoBkcFF3gsxXtYL_lg"></figure><p>Linda Jasmine at the Miami Art Basel Meta House event</p><p>The influencer typically posts about the exciting or interesting events she attends, such as the Meta House. Her previous experiences have included an exclusive Ford Models Anniversary party by Romero Britto, an exclusive Givenchy, a Spring collection viewing, and various other events.</p><p>“I’m so glad I was able to visit so many events. I thank the companies that invited me. I had a great time.” Linda Jasmine said.</p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Getting to Know: Linda Jasmine
<p><strong>Getting to Know:</strong></p><p><strong>Linda Jasmine</strong><br> </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/So6kjUVm3qk4mVH3lei9QEK-Q8roxjVBdW80TwDhz_d-cJPIavLL-r3xxWHShW8yvvkjOolypxKKVdw8xMhlDEifxnRlf80T7Cb6F8lL4roR-BmRS3iqUZyOyc2KD3xIU0flLqgSH6eKXiAa5LcntM3SygXJ6aOIGL8rPwx3GNUysMwCNtQ0cVEQzLenhA"></figure><ol><li><strong>Who are you?</strong></li></ol><p>My name is Linda Jasmine, I’m a model, actress, influencer, and, as I like to call it, “momager” since I manage my two sons in their careers.</p><ol><li><strong>What is your job?</strong></li></ol><p>I have many jobs. I’ve modeled for many different brands, from swimwear to fitness to high fashion. I love it with all my heart. I also act and my family has starred in the Dutch reality show <i>Au Pairs</i>, which chronicles Au Pairs from the Netherlands as they live with families with toddlers. Our Au Pair, became a part of our family during the time.</p><p>Alongside these passions, I run two eCommerce businesses and manage a social media account that documents my adventures and experiences. I’m a bit of a lifestyle artist.</p><ol><li><strong>What kind of content do you typically post?</strong></li></ol><p>I post fashion, lifestyle, family, and fun photos and videos. I also love to keep it real and post about events I attend with friends and family, as these are my favorite things to do. Most of the events take place around the Miami, FL. However we are open to traveling outside of Florida.</p><p>My son and I recently went to a Basketball game, which was a blast. Even though the team we were rooting for didn’t win, it was still a close game, which was great to watch as we are a big basketball family. My sons love basketball.I took so many cool videos throughout the night so I decided to share them in an Instagram video collage!</p><p>I also attended the Miami Art Basel with some friends, which was a memorable experience. I was invited to several events, exclusive events. I didn’t make all of them but I went to a few of them.</p><p>The Ford Models event was magical, hosted by artist Romero Britto and Haute Living.I loved his Happiness Collection and the bright colors he used in his paintings, which hung at the affair. I already adored Givenchy and owned several of its products before attending. At the occasion, we sipped custom-made cocktails and were invited to sneak a peek at the new Givenchy Spring 2023 collection. Both of these fun times are featured on my Instagram page.</p><ol><li><strong>What is your influencing philosophy?</strong></li></ol><p>Of course, I love to share my lifestyle with others, but the page is also for me to look back on to remember happy moments. My feed is like my journal, all I have to do is click on a little app on my phone and see all of my happy memories together at once. An added bonus is that others can see it too!</p><p>I often find inspiration in the gratitude of living life. Everyday is a blessing. My father taught me to always see the beauty in life. I always take time to appreciate the sunshine and live in the moment.I can only hope my content is inspiring for my followers. It’s truly a creative platform that allows people to connect all over the world.</p><ol><li><strong>Was it challenging to get where you are today?</strong></li></ol><p>Of course, there were struggles along the way. But I never believed in letting those stop me from trying again and learning from them. Working hard has paid off. Now, I live in Miami, and I love it. I get to do the things that I love and accomplish my goals. I thank God everyday. I feel blessed. I’m thankful for the support of my family. My dream jobs are my reality. Life is good!</p><p><i>With a bachelor's degree in science, Linda pursues modeling, acting, and influencing. She runs an Instagram blog, where she posts photos of fashion, lifestyle, and parenting. Linda studied acting at The Actors Loft in Michigan. Some of her hobbies include singing, photography, drawing, roller skating, and being a “momager” to her sons, whose careers are also beginning to broaden. </i></p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Linda Jasmine Attends Art Basel in Miami: The Givenchy Event
<p>Linda Walker, also known as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE%3D">Linda Jasmine</a>, is pleased to announce her attendance at the Givenchy Event at the Miami Art Basel in December 2022. The actress, model, businesswoman, and self-proclaimed “momager” of two often visits events such as the Art Basel to inspire her social media followers.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/M9N3t94KYyCSlr1rC6SIqHD5wbk-iNzpwqRJfc0u_fNO44pvygyPCXvSFOyc5ZXSTeNBwnsSdVy7yH2GBLp2ggbnXkNRYNsDjpPlYP3I3h74Nqi7M8bcGfk4z5P4UH9luZW0Hx-9S2j1TagdpKIr2vqSp5QCr-A3nfd5M6ZHSekJn4PUMUQJq1Pn66-9hg"></figure><p>The week-long event broadcasts artistic masterpieces from artists of many cultures and is accompanied by lavish parties arranged by fashion, luxury, music, and pop culture brands. Linda Jasmine attended the Givenchy event.</p><p>Givenchy, a designer brand recently known and admired for its elegant leather looks and sombre pieces, showed off a brand-new collection during the event. “I already loved Givenchy and own several of their products,” says Jasmine, “It was so enjoyable. I even did a little shopping with my friends .”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/I6-2t4xJkDTqifrxWLEw3bz2osMom8eVPZjtVfrxtUUDzp4F8qOlmo5wq4bWy7o9FLfehfG3wEK8gtDXCg_V45QP44VuthcNq7Y7baaXntlPn3Tn03gzFMN60GjSiquShRqm8FbKRgV3ApIgIpaNojMmfCBm3aC8S3uSYCfcJjhXW3lixU_9o-YF04o6PQ"></figure><p>Linda Jasmine laughs with friends at Givenchy</p><p>At the event, the model, actress, and influencer was invited to sneak a peek at the new Givenchy Spring 2023 collection, which Jasmine remembers being “just fantastic. We sipped custom-made cocktails and walked around, admiring various art pieces and clothing. Some of my favorites were shoes, more shoes, and sparkly shoes!” she said smiling.</p><p>“Art Basel was amazing. The Miami Beach Convention Center is a huge glass building with space for exhibits of every genre and style of art. We saw paintings, sculptures, and other mediums by expert and up-and-coming artists. The event was packed, and probably more than 50,000 people showed up. ”</p><p>“The Givenchy event had amazing drinks and appetizers. It was a very enjoyable experience for my friends and me.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7HOXXcXnvUYJjO5fwVs_klF3G2trQ8tH9L-Ar0DRr9boHrXOzxxHWujTXzZTqpvVY_rbOLR-9V64eRHiF7wYF1EBrMYlPm509Z8Djbrb2R6G84ENxjyX4IlhcE7G0oo6nXI-_k1jsOpojO2eubgQ_W-YjIQITAxVqkIEiIU9oPoHyxzXtluqhP2U3FTVtA"></figure><p>“Along with Givenchy, I also attended a Ford Model affair and a few others,” Jasmine says, “which was also fascinating. I’m excited about all the opportunities to come. I am thankful for the support of my family, community, friends, and followers.”</p><p><i>Linda enjoys acting, modeling, and influencing. She runs an Instagram blog, where she posts photos of fashion, lifestyle, and parenting. Linda studied acting at The Actors Loft in Michigan. Her hobbies include singing, photography, drawing, roller skating, and being a “momager” to her sons, whose careers are also beginning to broaden.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Linda Jasmine Attends Art Basel in Miami: The Romero Britto Event
<p>December 1st through 3rd of 2022, Linda Walker, also known as Linda Jasmine, attended the star-studded Art Basel in Miami with friends. They explored the vivid art scene on the coast of Florida, visiting several galleries throughout the night. After witnessing many masterpieces, they went to the Ford Model's 75th anniversary celebratory event, which renowned artist Romero Britto hosted.</p><p>Romero Britto, whose work covered the walls of the event, is well-known for extravagant, bold colors and boxy figures that form what Jasmine and friends remember as “the most magnificent pieces.”</p><p>“The Art Basel itself was amazing. The Miami Beach Convention Center is a huge building with room for every genre of art exhibit. We saw paintings, sculptures, and other mediums of art created by professional and novice artists. The event was packed, and probably more than 50,000 people showed up.”</p><p>Linda Jasmine, actress, model, and self-proclaimed “momager” of two, also runs two eCommerce businesses.</p><p>“I’m truly thankful for the opportunities to visit events like the Art Basel. In November, we attended a few other local events. I am so blessed,” says Linda Jasmine. </p><p>As an influencer, it is her mission to go on adventures and experience novel things. The model claims that there were hardships when she was just starting. She had to study day and night to perfect her craft and career. But the beauty of life’s moments makes the struggle worth it. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0hu0zGi5yzh107XT8cPvyY8PiTh4aMUEHabdlGPq9j3e8yUjm3PJM2e239jEV3udptrgfjpaHwhnmNO9zUzJ-YPH0Dtsve1sg2ArSbTLchYZm57Tb3CPYvMgHa2haC3EMzurj2cbIPOoeINTwu4kyiCIH9ch_QXk3VzAq9CXo8skqEmxvw1dZv-wtjM3qA"></figure><p><i><strong>Linda Jasmine with Evander Holyfield at the Romero Britto event </strong></i></p><p>Linda recounts the Ford Models event, where Romero Britto's artwork exhibited Disney sculptures of Mickey Mouse and the Queen of Hearts, Michelangelo Creation Genesis-inspired paintings, and fully painted cars. “I loved his Happiness Collection and the bright colors he used. The Official Monopoly Game was also very memorable to us,” says Linda Jasmine.</p><p>Many other stars were at the events, such as Kim Kardashian, Rhianna, Kylie Jenner, and Cardi B. Everyone was all dressed up; Kylie and Kim wore gorgeous black leather outfits, and Rhianna was dressed in sparkles from head to toe.</p><p>“The art Basel events were so fun.” Linda says, “I’m proud of myself for accomplishing what I’ve always wanted. My ideal jobs of acting, modeling, and influencing are now my reality. I get to go on amazing adventures like this one, and then share them with the world. It’s a dream come true!</p><p><i>With a bachelor's degree in science, Linda pursues modeling, acting, and influencing. She runs an Instagram blog, where she posts photos of fashion, lifestyle, and parenting. Linda studied acting at The Actors Loft in Michigan. Her hobbies include singing, photography, drawing, roller skating, and being a “momager” to her sons, whose careers are also beginning to broaden.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Linda Jasmine and Her Son Attend a Heat Game in Miami
<p>MIAMI, FL–</p><p>Linda Walker, also known by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en">Linda Jasmine</a>, is an actress, model, influencer, and socialite. She and her son recently attended the Miami Heat Game in November. The duo later posted about it on their social media platforms, which help the family to share experiences and blog adventures.</p><p>The Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 110-107 with a last-second 3-pointer made by Hart. Linda and her son sat in the stadium to watch the event together, cheering along the Miami Heat in custom-made basketball shirts. The duo was later invited to shoot a few hoops on the court.</p><p>“Too bad the Heat didn’t win, but the game was great to watch anyway, we had a fun time together” claims Linda, who later posted about the event on her social media platforms.</p><p>Videos of Linda’s Heat game attendance can be found on her Instagram page, where she posted it in video form. The content features a heart-warming video collage of Linda and her son watching the game from the red stadium seats, both enjoying the atmosphere and each other’s company, shots of Linda shooting hoops, and a clip of the players during the game.</p><p>Linda is known to post photos and videos about events like this. “I like to keep my Instagram fresh and updated but most importantly, real.” claims Linda, “I post about things of every genre. On my handles are photos and videos of fashion, lifestyle, and even parenting.”</p><p>Linda recognizes that her and her sons have an affinity for basketball that they wish to inspire their followers with. “We watch it constantly and play it all the time, often renting out courts and practicing together.” The game was not only a bonding activity for the family but a chance to expose the love for basketball through more social media content.</p><p><i>To learn more, email </i><a href="mailto:lwalker1901@gmail.com"><i>lwalker1901@gmail.com</i></a><i> and follow Linda on </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamlindajasmine/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i>.</i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
3 Ways Lokahi Leaf is Changing the Beauty Industry with Holistic Ingredients
<p><i>Mililani, Hawaii–</i>Lokahi Leaf is an earth-sourced wellness and beauty brand that has been working directly with locally sourced and organic ingredients to create their products. The company is one of the first to be utilizing holistic medicinal plants such as hemp and cannabinoids, incorporating them into their line of merchandise. </p><p>While keeping a holistic approach at the forefront of their business model, Lokahi Leaf is working to change the way that the beauty industry operates. Traditional hair care and skin products can be made with harmful chemicals. There are a few new products set to launch in January 2023 from the developers at Lokahi Leaf. Here are three ways in which this company is making strides toward a more organic beauty industry with their newest products.</p><ol><li>Sulfate and Paraben free</li></ol><p>Most modern hair care and skincare products are made using sulfates and parabens, which can damage the body and strip it of naturally produced oils. Many businesses are making the switch to use less of these chemicals, however, Lokahi Leaf develops all of their products to be completely free of these unnatural ingredients. </p><ol><li>Cruelty Free and Vegan</li></ol><p>Lokahi Leaf is working to develop formulas in a way that doesn’t utilize animal testing and other harmful practices. As the market shifts to focus on sustainability, companies have been slowly steering away from testing their products in ways that negatively impact the ecosystem. The products used to develop Lokahi Leaf’s formulas are locally sourced and harvested in ways that don’t harm the environment, or strip away layers of the ecosystem.</p><p>Their products are tested in humane ways that don’t include the use of animals, and none of Lokahi Leaf’s products include animal-based materials. This is seen heavily marketed in their petcare line, where they curate their formulas to be suited for a variety of animal life.</p><ol><li>Eco-Friendly packaging</li></ol><p>The overuse of plastic has been proven to be detrimental for the environment as a whole. Companies that market their products as natural and organic may have the credentials to back that up when it comes to the product itself, but then, those same companies will package those products in plastic bottles or bags. Lokahi Leaf utilizes biodegradable materials and sustainable packing to contain their products in order to minimize their plastic production.</p><p>Lokahi Leaf’s shampoo and conditioner bars feature a new eco-friendly shipping format, allowing the company to reduce waste by recycling the original packaging, so that it can double as travel containers for the customers. This allows consumers the ability to keep and reuse their containers, so that in case of a reorder, the shampoo bars will exclude a large chunk of packing materials. </p><p>The bottles that their products come in have been developed to break down easily, rather than sit in a landfill. They use paper/cardboard shipping materials to keep waste out of the postal system.</p><p>The new products on the way for Lokahi Leaf in 2023 will be utilizing these same eco-friendly and holistic methods. The team at Lokahi Leaf is excited to be continuing the growth of this company in sustainable and ecologically sound ways. As they continue their expansion, this wellness brand is working to give back to the environment, with a portion of the proceeds from their products going toward wildlife and oceanic sustainability and research.</p><p><i>Lokahi Leaf is a lifestyle brand that is founded on the idea of holistic medicinal healing. Their products are organic, with ingredients that come directly from the earth. The company;\’s new products will launch at the start of 2023. For more information about Lokahi Leaf, see their websites.</i></p><p><i>Rochelle Wagner–Co Founder/Executive Officer</i><br><i>Eric L. Vercher–Co Founder/Executive Officer</i></p><p><i>info@lokahileaf.com</i></p><p><i>https://www.lokahileaf.shop/</i></p><p><i>https://www.thelokahileaf.com/</i></p>
20 Dec, 2022
Lokahi Leaf Launches New Line of Natural Health and Wellness Products
<p><i>Mililani Hawaii–</i>Lokahi Leaf, an earth-sourced wellness and beauty brand is excited to announce the launch of its latest line of products. These products will be featured on the company’s website at the start of 2023, as the company winds down its holiday bundle and Lokahi Leaf Scholarship Program promotion.</p><p>This new line of products in development from Lokahi Leaf feature varying quantities of CBD. The company has been working closely with this natural oil since its launch and has put over a decade of research into learning about the medicinal properties of CBD and other holistic ingredients.</p><p>The first of these products to launch at the top of the year will be Lokahi Leaf’s 15mg Turmeric/Curcumin Softgels, with 30mg of CBD. Co-Founder of the company, Rochelle L. Wagner , is excited to be debuting this product to clients, as Turmeric and Curcumin offer a number of gut-health benefits. </p><p>Lokahi Leaf’s second product launch will be their 25mg Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies with 25mg CBD. Both of these ingestible products promote gut and skin health, working with natural products that benefit digestion. Vercher and his team at Lokahi Leaf work exclusively with holistic medicinal plants and organic materials when producing their products. </p><p>The company is also excited for the relaunch of a product that had originally hit the shelves in July 2022. Lokahi Leaf’s organic shampoo & conditioner bars are the company’s most sustainable option in their haircare line, developed with the same formula as their original shampoo products. This relaunch will focus on the products eco-friendly aspects and travel capabilities. The packaging will allow for easy re-ordering, reducing waste by letting consumers keep and reuse the original travel container, so that the new bars can be shipped without them on the re-order. These bars were designed to incorporate the same formula seen in Lokahi Leaf’s current hair care line into bars that can promote restoration and rehydration. These organic shampoo & conditioner bars were developed specifically for travel, named for their purpose: odyssey, rendezvous, adventure, voyage, and escapade.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Ge5o9UmONTluCDRFr3ol6BqKgiY6a7F6wFvp_smTjpmgNmk54XYmLLoKBdCg4RCMqYqR68HkpFcoqgZAipFch27wH6Wnoucp2835oP0BY1BmvLRsQW8ctFAhorGNw85X2yTAs5HXCJS9PBjeLA14dBtrEBTnc8D7vhM8al-v_xsGlpKB8DFdeco4WUzRVw"></figure><p>Finally, Lokahi Leaf will launch their Max Recovery Relief Salve which contains 2,000mg of CBD. This external salve will help promote healing for clients who experience muscle and skin pain, both chronic and temporary. The company is excited to provide products for a variety of services, including CBD needs, organic and natural wellness, skincare, petcare and haircare.</p><p>These clean and organic products follow Lokahi Leaf’s mission statement, meaning that they, like the rest of their products, are vegan, sulfate free, and paraben free, utilizing essential oils and other ingredients that come directly from nature. </p><p>“The mission and purpose of Lokahi Leaf is to provide quality, healthy products, as well as provide educational direction and insight,” Rochelle explains on behalf of Lokahi Leaf and his team. </p><p>The company has been working toward expansion as both Co-Founder’s continue to travel to different parts of the globe in order to seek out and research new methods of holistic healing. The company's world tour started in the Fall 2022 and will continue its run through June 2024. Their products have gone international and they are excited to continue to grow as an organic skincare, haircare and wellness lifestyle brand. Their expansion into haircare has even prompted the business to create a second, separate website, specifically for those marketed products. </p><p><i>Lokahi Leaf is a lifestyle brand that is founded on the idea of holistic medicinal healing. Their products are organic, with ingredients that come directly from the earth. The company’s new products will launch at the start of 2023 but available for pre-order for all subscribers starting in December 2022. For more information about Lokahi Leaf, see their websites.</i></p><p><i>Rochelle L.Wagner: Co-Founder / Executive officer</i></p><p><i>Earl L Vercher: Co-Founder/Executive Officer</i></p><p><i>info@lokahileaf.com</i></p><p><i>https://www.lokahileaf.shop/</i></p><p><i>https://www.thelokahileaf.com/</i></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Ecopreneur: Collaboration Between Communities and Small Businesses For Environmental Growth
<p><i>New York, USA</i>– Ecopreneur is an environmental media platform that works to utilize practices like mobilization to transform social impact into something that can produce revenue. The organization has announced that they recently launched their first <a href="https://youtu.be/9Vm7jkOAeG0">pilot campaign</a> in collaboration with the city of Camden, New Jersey and <a href="https://pureworldshop.com/">Pure World</a>. </p><p>The platform aims to increase awareness for brands and nonprofits by partnering them with activist advocates. This latest pilot campaign, which partnered Camden and Pure World, is the first of several upcoming collaborative working relationships that Ecopreneur is working toward developing. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5-tAY5f6_fzLq5woS8mSTXJnyWsmfQZb0Q0t8HYPp9UY7VPTqthqYgrjzXnXCBQ1FrCLjNpwL0OvnxLL24DHHH98wWFWmgZukHjPQ4tHQ83ExDXPmXSf7s2qemZ79SihhdssU_cOrjWbx0osIrqAychrlV_WwnQF6vmXgk4cZfO0We3-k6lUrNEo9c5hkQ"><figcaption>Jared Salois: Co Founder of Ecopreneur</figcaption></figure><p>“Our unique business model allows Ecopreneur to facilitate meaningful partnerships between brands and non-profits while incentivizing volunteers to participate,” explains Jared Salois, Co-Founder of Ecopreneur. “We strive to instill three values in every Ecopreneur: compassion, communication, and community.”</p><p>Salois has expressed that having been in corporate positions with an entrepreneurial mindset, Ecopreneur is able to observe the way in which business culture has changed over the years. Having observed such cultures, it inspires the leadership team at Ecopreneur to invent a more compassionate driven work culture. By working through a philosophy of teamwork, ecological development, and human connection, this organization aims to grow beyond the corporate work industry, already so deeply ingrained into society. </p><p>The company is in the beginning processes of partnerships within their own community, however, the team at Ecopreneur has expressed interest in moving into a global market as well. The company desires to create campaigns that will enable people to want to engage and take action within the communities in which they collaborate. </p><p>Since the Coronavirus pandemic, Ecopreneur has begun implementing a “remote-first” business practice. This not only promotes the idea of human connectivity and safety, but also minimizes business spaces, thus limiting the carbon footprint of the company as a whole. </p><p>The collaboration between Camden and Pure World is a way for Ecopreneur to promote brands through eco-friendly projects, which can include composting, cleanups, and recycling. By volunteering for these campaigns, Ecopreneur uses merchandise from their partnership brands as a way to compensate for the hard work of the community volunteers. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/U3ugcOaSfDYhWca92MgEwI42GRqHjOkULXjJXKxJx6NAFyIHTdC1z9qiuIfh-reBe_UgUjlptGb7yYXtwFlWtFb3nBVxwS3fQnKeAaZ3Md_FO3f4EP_WY4rX8yZOnLkOpPyknTRACsmZd-X5ob2W8nEHfk-An44q4ZunXNXbIzw5GnipQb0sG6AxQv0r3g"><figcaption>Philip Toussaint: Chief Executive Officer of Ecopreneur.</figcaption></figure><p>As they branch out into new communities, Ecopreneur is excited to extend partnership opportunities to small businesses looking for further involvement in social and sustainable efforts, as well as individuals who may have a desire or requirement to fulfill volunteer community service hours.</p><p><i>Ecopreneur is an environmental media platform that works in collaboration with businesses and communities in order to bring about ecological and sustainable practices. The company operates through mobilization of volunteers and organizations by utilizing merchandise distribution, as well as social media outreach. For more information about Ecopreneur and their upcoming campaigns, visit their website. </i></p><p><i>Ecopreneur</i></p><p><i>Jared Salois and Philip Toussaint </i></p><p><a href="https://ecopreneurmedia.com/"><i>https://ecopreneurmedia.com/</i></a></p><p><i>jaredsalois@ecopreneurmedia.com</i></p>
16 Dec, 2022
Ecopreneurs: Working Alongside Communities To Develop Environmentally Sound Habits and Practices
<p><i>New York, USA</i>– With sustainability and environmental conservation on the rise within modern business models, Ecopreneur is working to bring those principles to the forefront of communities and businesses. The organization has announced that they recently launched their first <a href="https://youtu.be/9Vm7jkOAeG0">pilot campaign</a> in collaboration with the city of Camden, New Jersey and <a href="https://pureworldshop.com/">Pure World</a>. </p><p>Ecopreneur is an environmental media platform that works to utilize practices like mobilization to transform social impact into something that can produce revenue. The platform aims to increase awareness for brands and nonprofits by partnering them with activist advocates. This latest pilot campaign, which partnered Camden and Pure World, is the first of several upcoming collaborative working relationships that Ecopreneur is working toward developing. </p><p>“Our approach involves targeting volunteer projects, allowing sponsorship opportunities, and authentic storytelling which speaks true to the mission,” explains Philip Toussaint, Chief Executive Officer of Ecopreneur. “We aim to promote compassion, communication, and community towards a sustainable tomorrow.”</p><p>The company is in the beginning processes of partnerships within their own community, however, the team at Ecopreneur has expressed interest in moving into a global market as well. The company desires to create campaigns that will enable people to engage and take action within the communities in which they reside. </p><p>The collaboration between Camden and Pure World is a way for Ecopreneur to promote brands through eco-friendly projects, which can include composting, cleanups, and recycling. By volunteering for these campaigns, Ecopreneur uses merchandise from their partnership brands as a way to compensate for the hard work of the community volunteers. </p><p>Ecopreneur is hoping to reach new volunteers and nonprofit groups as the new year begins, gathering like-minded individuals together to work toward a common, ecological goal. As they branch out into new communities, Ecopreneur is excited to extend partnership opportunities to small businesses looking for further involvement in social and sustainable efforts, as well as individuals who may have a desire or requirement to fulfill volunteer community service hours. </p><p>In addition to their latest campaign, Ecopreneur has recently completed a Rutgers University focused, pre-accelerator program in Newark, NJ titled "Black and Latinos in Tech" with a focus on POC entrepreneurs. The completion of this program will allow the team at Ecopreneur to extend their reach into more marginalized communities in order to build sustainability within them. </p><p>The platform is also thrilled to have raised $10,000 in non-dilutive grant funding, in order to bring communities and individuals together. Ecopreneur has several goals for the future of their platform, and they are taking active steps toward achieving said goals through these new collaborative projects and opportunities. </p><p><i>Ecopreneur is an environmental media platform that works in collaboration with businesses and communities in order to bring about ecological and sustainable practices. The company operates through mobilization of volunteers and organizations by utilizing merchandise distribution, as well as social media outreach. For more information about Ecopreneur and their upcoming campaigns, visit their website. </i></p><p><i>Ecopreneur</i></p><p><i>Philip Toussaint and Jared Salois</i></p><p><a href="https://ecopreneurmedia.com/"><i>https://ecopreneurmedia.com/</i></a></p><p><i>philiptoussaint@ecopreneurmedia.com</i></p>
06 Feb, 2023
Nikaeen Orthodontics Announces Expansion to Woodland Hills
<p>Los Angeles, CA– </p><p> </p><p>Nikaeen Orthodontics, an orthodontics office founded by Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen, is happy to announce the expansion of its Los Angeles offices. The company, known for providing orthodontic services in the Brentwood and West LA area, has expanded further by opening a new location in Woodland Hills. Nikaeen Orthodontics hopes for the move to serve as inspiration to the company's mission of creating lasting, beautiful, and healthy smiles for patients of all ages.</p><p> </p><p>Nikaeen Orthodontics' new location aims to be state-of-the-art, carrying the most up-to-date pieces of equipment and modalities of treatment: 3D imaging, 3D scanning, digital imaging, and games for kids. </p><p> </p><p>“At our offices, we work toward helping people obtain life-transforming results using our integrative orthodontic techniques,” claims Nikaeen. “Our practice is constantly being updated with new technology and methods. We are always looking for ways to grow, the new expansion included.” </p><p> </p><p>Nikaeen Orthodontics treats patients of any age or problem and is committed to holistically approaching their issues and orthodontic needs. Realizing that many orthodontic problems are deeply-rooted, Nikaeen Orthodontics aims to target the cause of the orthodontics problems and not just the symptoms. </p><p> </p><p>“My treatment philosophy focuses on airway, face-focused, esthetics smiles and integrative orthodontics, which is where we differ from many orthodontists,” claims Nikaeen. “We try to stress early treatment and attack the cause of the problem, not only symptoms that will result in malocclusion and bad bites.”</p><p> </p><p>The treatment plan is based on these diagnoses. It focuses on the function of the tongue, lips, and muscles around the neck, face, and oral cavity “since the tongue is the scaffold of the whole mouth,” holds Nikaeen. The whole bite collapses if the tongue is not functional due to being tongue-tied.” </p><p> </p><p>The company utilizes a 3D imaging, CBCT, which takes a 3D image of the skull and looks at the airway through the nose and throat. One of the few to provide TMJ treatments, the company recently obtained a new laser machine, “so we can provide what is called photo BIO modulation,” adds Nikaeen. “This would help reduce the inflammation of pain in jaw joints and surrounding muscles. We also offer frenuloplasty and gingivectomy.” </p><p> </p><p>The company claims many of its patients are often diagnosed with disorders, such as sleep apnea, due to airway problems. “Many kids with airway issues are also wrongly diagnosed with ADHD,” claims Nikaeen, “They don't have it but just aren’t going into deep REM sleep because of a lack of oxygen, so they become hyperactive and lose focus.” Nikaeen Orthodontics aims to target airway issues and ensure clients can breathe well through their noses. The company uses many different appliances to look at the whole body; the function of muscles, posture, and overall health.</p><p> </p><p>The new opening will be an orthodontic and pediatric office serving children and adults with these problems. It will strive to provide its customers with the latest tools, technology, and methods to make their experiences smoother. The team believes this is a necessary principle of a good orthodontics office. </p><p> </p><p>“Nikaeen Orthodontics seeks to provide customers with a highly-skilled team, led and trained by myself,” holds Nikaeen, “The company also wishes to offer a caring treatment with optimum patient results. We have researched treatment modalities to offer different options that aim to suit our patients. We pride ourselves on our original strategies, attention to detail, and esthetics.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Atoosa Nikaeen is an orthodontist who specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She graduated from Columbia University in 1999 and has been in private practice for 23 years. Her new office is located in the west Los Angeles area. She is a former UCLA instructor who taught orthodontic residents for ten years. In her orthodontics practice, she is an airway and face-focused orthodontist that takes a holistic approach. Nikaeen Orthodontics treats both adults and children. The company recently announced opening its second office, a Pediatric and Orthodontic office in Woodland hills. To learn more, email Atoosa Nikaeen at drnikaeen@gmail.com and visit the company websites: www.invisibraces.com and</i><a href="http://www.superkiddosdental.com/"><i> </i></a><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.topdentistforkids.com&t=h.eJxFjUsSgyAQRK-SYp0IGhFw5VWIM2OI8inEcpHK3VMsUtl293v9Zkfe2Hhhz1LSyPl5nk2JCTAUtxeKeXWwN3P07Hphax0GLDEvVHopu6Fv-evYnA0BJ-cTZnf4W8oV4GCMUBKMeADo-0CgaSYrBCEQadXzdlCdkcoo3XSq-rH6bXCrRQzT4q3bftdQq3_y-QLNeDoX.MEUCIC2lBB-vbQ-j7oHWY_BZwhRG4XpPAQ0zi7BO4tgvtFDSAiEAl8QnJ3Oe4HCEKckB-xh4iUX4-s473JU71MUAr-pRBeQ"><i>www.topdentistforkids.com</i></a><i>.</i> </p>
10 Jan, 2023
Parallax Operations, LLC, to Host Wall Street Elite Mastermind
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rAzhH8Dwm2_2U06hJym5h__XwJq1iKFzDL9FXRLe-KFAoiB1c-rCmfUn9W625XYsd_Kya2Ctvd1snfOu9EkkNs_MY2TeLTxBB9Q5xF4IbP0eP1c4uVGY2G9d59AKXUNqy6HMbD91hOKkxIz7uSU8zxt00K6dbUmlfXygAOftev1iCbOhHWv8S8ohTwDf3Q"></figure><p><i>New York, NY–</i></p><p>Trading, entrepreneurship, and brand-building company Parallax Operations, LLC will host the first annual Elite Trading Mastermind in Q1 2023. The company hopes to amass entrepreneurs, traders, and capital markets professionals, bringing them together through the event. The mastermind will allow individuals to streamline their professional networks while partaking in educational discourse related to trading, entrepreneurship, and capital markets. </p><p>Parallax Operations grows entrepreneurs and their businesses through business strategy, management consulting, and individual coaching. The team at Parallax is excited to host this exclusive event, where the company will connect with business owners, others interested in capital markets, and those learning more about trading multiple asset classes.</p><p>At the Elite Trading Mastermind, Parallax plans to engage in a discussion panel regarding the importance of bearing in mind institutional market participants' interests. The leadership team hopes to educate attendees with niche information regarding algorithmic trading, institutional trading styles, and developing quantitative models for capital markets.</p><p>These are all sectors where the company has historically excelled, as Parallax has over 10 years of experience and expertise in financial markets, information technology, quantitative development, and relationship management.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZT44zFIfYMxRO1tQJ6eK2scipBkz4EjOWIb0r8oGlukMmWlKmyQa2hl0yF6tRgje7O3zKLWuif1v0Gg10emE_C_w6Xp0H2Xq_RnF89CidQNRVk4P81yeW2ZfBtwuRKv0qO9-MYtVRhcKGmSbUVjj6Xs-tivs51IsJTuo4BKLAlhwsJDnxoB2Pmp34C_iLA"></figure><p>CEO and founder Swaad Golam, an algorithmic and quantitative trader, comes from a highly diverse background in capital markets, low-latency trading, and quantitative development. As an industry expert, he has held positions in product management, low-latency trading architecture, and solutions engineering. In addition, Golam has a proven ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients. This is key to the upcoming convention in January, where he will speak on multiple issues specific to his industry.</p><p>As a subject matter expert, Golam presents industry-recognized solutions when consulting on trading architecture from feed handlers, market data feeds, order management systems, risk management systems, and determining speed to value realization. Leveraging his experience in capital markets and electronic trading, Golam hopes to provide value to the Elite Trader Mastermind, driving the event with his industry and entrepreneurship knowledge.</p><p>“Parallax Operations is honored to host the 2023 Wall Street Elite Mastermind,” says Golam. “This will be an extraordinary opportunity to connect industry professionals with retail traders, create an educational environment, and share our expertise.”</p><p>He adds that Parallax will host the conference to share information based on its track record of entrepreneurial success. The company has previously helped businesses receive over $4 million in government incentives and facilitated over $5 million in loans for strategic mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>“Parallax Operations is poised to become a strategic partner and stronghold for entrepreneurs and traders looking to grow and scale their business,” Golam states. “We pride ourselves on remaining up to date on the latest technology processes, our procedural problem-solving skills, our ability to apply quantitative paradigms to solve market problems, and our strong code of ethics and integrity regarding our stakeholders and customers.”</p><p>At the Elite Trader Mastermind, Parallax Operations will broadcast these critical points, explaining how the company has risen to where it is today. “Success derives from consistently operating within the scope of the variables within one’s control,” says Golam. “The difference between an entrepreneur and an employee will always stem from the former’s ability to get back up after repeated failure and learn.”</p><p><i>Parallax Operations, LLC is a technology services, business strategy, and consulting company aiding large and small clients by assisting with mergers and acquisitions, business development, and operating services.</i></p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="https://parallaxops.com/"><i> https://parallaxops.com/</i></a></p><p><i>Contact: pr@parallaxops.com</i></p>
28 Apr, 2023
Upcoming Elite Mastermind To Be Hosted By Parallax Operations, LLC
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/s4N-ubQaWpV05yZApTcKL1fWTpYFq_ZHdmsX-nNH2hHqoRzKygvtReh5chP1hHPr7FuAIfg40tPRbDgsSUOGGU_qJDjtEw90yUTt-WiUl2zMLwGlOAJQPgjPPnlWksm7mIyupCYQdtjbtSL7m4OsXRYHlUorjyrMqSkVLe3psJjjFHWMXRh3sWUSUAG2_Q"></figure><p><i>New York, NY–</i></p><p>Parallax Operations, LLC, has announced that it will host the January 2023 Elite Trading Mastermind conference. Last year, Parallax experienced tremendous growth and now serves many clients near and far. The company recently decided to host the exclusive event, which serves its mission to inspire lofty goals in entrepreneurs and provide them with opportunities for connection and collaboration.</p><p>The Elite Trading Mastermind will allow the company’s leadership team to offer educational discourse and discussion panels. Through this, the company hopes to pioneer mutual learning and networking with traders, entrepreneurs, and those involved in institutional capital markets.</p><p>Up-to-date modalities and technology are the cornerstones of the Parallax Operations mission. Parallax wishes to disperse innovations behind its success – a combination of problem-solving approaches, quantitative analysis, and integrity principles. The company holds that this approach has enabled Parallax to succeed in securities markets while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and customers.</p><p>The company has decided to host the Elite Trading Mastermind to share information backed by a proven track record of success: Parallax has helped emerging businesses receive over $4 million in government incentives and has facilitated over $5 million in loans for strategic mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>Parallax is expanding over the next year and will be incorporating additional staffing as it seeks to become a strategic partner and stronghold for entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses.</p><p>CEO and founder Swaad Golam has a diverse and extensive background in technology, capital markets, low-latency trading, and quantitative analysis. As an algorithmic and quantitative trader, Golam has held positions in low-latency trading architecture, solutions engineering, and product management and has experience in explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients. He is also a subject matter expert in Corvil Analytics, an award-winning standard in latency measurement.</p><p>“Parallax will be presenting details on finding industry-recognized solutions when consulting on trading architecture from feed handlers, market data feeds, order management systems, risk management systems, and determining speed to value realization,” Golam says of the upcoming conference. “I am honored to present information based on my experience in capital markets and electronic trading. Our team is dedicated to driving quantitative risk management and delivering strategic automated execution strategies. I wish to share this information with others along with helping network other professionals in related industries.”</p><p>Golam has delivered applications, infrastructure, and electronic trading mastery during his past employment at established firms such as BGC Partners, Tradeweb Markets, and Corvil Ltd (now Pico Trading, LLC). His leadership has allowed Parallax Operations to grow and thrive in a competitive market.</p><p><i>Parallax Operations, LLC is a technology services, business strategy, and consulting company aiding large and small clients by assisting with mergers and acquisitions, business development, and operating services.</i></p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="https://parallaxops.com/"><i> https://parallaxops.com/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Contact: pr@parallaxops.com</i></p>
28 Apr, 2023
Parallax Operations, LLC, to Host Upcoming Elite Trading Mastermind Conference
<p><i>New York, NY</i> –</p><p>Parallax Operations, LLC is elated to announce the company's official hosting of Elite Trading Mastermind in Q1 of 2023. As an operating company focusing on trading, entrepreneurship, leveraging OPM, and brand building, this event aims to connect industry leaders and innovators ready for ambitious growth. Parallax Operations LLC yearns to connect attendees of this conference with like-minded professionals, provide cutting-edge insights, and stay abreast of the newest developments within capital markets.</p><p>Parallax Operations will host the Elite Trading Mastermind in New York City to encourage its mission of spreading entrepreneurial excellence. Known for proficiency in capital markets and fostering entrepreneurial growth, Parallax is excited to share its information with a collective that the company hopes to bring together to build a resourceful community. </p><p>Previously, Parallax has assisted its business clients in receiving over $4 million in government incentives and has facilitated more than $5 million in strategic mergers and acquisitions. The Parallax leadership team has expertise in real-time trading analytics, telemetry, low-latency trading, as well as in capital markets.</p><p>The Elite Trading Mastermind conference will allow the company to share its experiences, network with other professionals, and build a community around entrepreneurship and trading. Parallax intends for it to be an opportunity for businesses to gain insights from industry veterans, make valuable connections, and expand their market knowledge. At the conference, Parallax seeks to offer further insights into how it became a more dependable ally for entrepreneurs on their path to success. The company strategy aims to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and complex problem-solving tactics, with quantitative approaches, to best serve its customers.</p><p>Algorithmic and quantitative trader Swaad Golam, CEO and founder of Parallax Operations, has an extensive background in quantitative development, capital markets, and low-latency trading. With over nine years of knowledge in product management, low-latency trading architecture design, solutions engineering, and trading his own capital, he has brought Parallax to the brink of growth into new verticals. “At Parallax, we've leveraged our collective knowledge base in capital markets and electronic trading to provide unprecedented value in increasing speed-to-value realization for our partners,” says Golam.</p><p>The Elite Trading Mastermind conference will feature discussion panels on critical subjects such as institutional trading, retail investing, and entrepreneurial principles. “Being aware of and applying the latest technology and methodologies in our industry is integral when it comes to yielding the most impact for effort,” says Golam. “This is just one of the topics that will be addressed at the conference in January.”</p><p>The team at Parallax Operations looks forward to the event, which looks to educate business owners, aspiring traders, and those wanting to learn more about institutional trading in capital markets. Golam and his staff, along with industry partners, will discuss how Parallax offers business strategy, management consulting, and individual coaching to grow entrepreneurs and traders.</p><p><i>Parallax Operations, LLC, is a strategic operating company that helps entrepreneurs and traders in all business endeavors, including trading and entrepreneurship. The company also offers business strategy consulting and assistance with mergers and acquisitions.</i></p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="https://parallaxops.com/"><i> https://parallaxops.com/</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: 212-651-4322 </i></p><p><i>Email: pr@parallaxops.com</i></p><p><i>Contact: Swaad Golam</i></p>
30 Jan, 2023
Moses Mukami
<p><strong>MLIFE Foundation Announces 2023 The Future is Human Symposium</strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA</i> - MLIFE, a nonprofit organization based in Kenya with a center in California, has released details about “The Future is Human Symposium”, returning from July 30-August 1, 2023, in Nakuru, Kenya, after a two-year hiatus. MLIFE launched The Future is Human Symposium in Vegas, Nevada, in 2017 with subsequent events held in Washington, DC, before its permanent relocation to Kenya in January 2019.</p><p>The 2023 Future is Human Symposium will feature guest speakers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Kenya. The Symposium theme will be unveiled in February 2023 during Black History Month.</p><p>The foundation just celebrated its 5-year anniversary, commemorating five years of supporting under-resourced children, mentoring high-impacting youth leaders, and amplifying the voices of historically excluded groups in an inclusive space of spirituality.</p><p>In addition, MLIFE just broke ground on its new Kenyan headquarters, which will be built in Juja, Kenya. The foundation headquarters will be a multifunctional center, serving not only as administrative offices for MLIFE, but also housing an integrated mental health center and accommodation facilities for visiting MLIFE partners, as well as serving as a Transitional Age Youth Hub. The MLIFE campus will be the first of its kind in East and Central Africa, and plans include an open auditorium with a proscenium stage, an art and music studio, a game room, and a clubhouse/ youth lounge with a Technology Academic Space.</p><p>MLIFE founder and CEO Moses Mukami began the foundation to promote a culture of literacy for impoverished children. “The World Bank defines learning poverty as the inability to read and write a simple sentence by age 10,” he says. “Over half of children globally experience learning poverty - and those numbers are significantly higher in emerging and developing countries - like Kenya.”</p><p>Formerly known as the Summer Leaders’ Summit (SLS), The Future is Human Symposium was created with the goal of connecting leaders and initiating a global movement toward addressing the complex and myriad challenges facing these leaders. The event will feature educational presentations, discussion panels, and provide more information on how individuals can create global change.</p><p>“The future is global. The future is us. The future is inward-looking. The future is human,” says Mukami. “These are the ideals we presented at the Summer Leaders’ Summit; these are the ideals we will present at The Future is Human Symposium. This is a networking opportunity, an educational opportunity, and a chance for ideas to be shared to promote real and sustainable change.”</p><p>Attendees will receive more information about MLIFE as well and receive education in the various programs that the foundation has created to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the under-privileged. MLIFE supports two age-specific programs, The Learning Enrichment Acceleration Program (LEAP), which helps children read critically, think creatively, write clearly, and speak confidently; and The Leaders of Openness, Virtue, and Empathy (MLOVE), which provides guidance for older teens and college-age youths as they contemplate secondary education and employment.</p><p>Mukami shares that 65% of MLIFE’s budget is from past beneficiaries, demonstrating the program's impact, efficacy, and effectiveness. Every year, Americans give billions to charitable organizations; in 2020, for example, Americans donated a record $471 billion to charities. MLIFE uses the donations it receives to provide life essentials like food, water, and shelter to needy families, as well as to support its educational programs like LEAP and MLOVE.</p><p>“For me, success is about legacy,” he says. “It is more than having money and actualizing goals. It impacts future generations and creates paths from which others can flourish.”</p><p>More details about the upcoming The Future is Human Symposium will be made available on the MLIFE website in spring of 2023.</p><p><i>MLIFE is a US 501(c)3 faith-based charitable organization that serves underprivileged students and their families, providing food, water, shelter, and education through its Enrichment Acceleration Program (LEAP).</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://mlifefoundation.org/"> https://mlifefoundation.org</a></p><p>Contact: 650-713-3057</p>
08 May, 2023
Moses Mukami
<p><strong>Breaking Barriers on Both Sides of the Atlantic: MLIFE Foundation and Rugged Elegance Launch a New Initiative to Advance Black Empowerment. </strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA</i> - US Charities, MLIFE Foundation, and Rugged Elegance announced a groundbreaking intercultural program to revolutionize how African-Americans and Black Diaspora collaborate. The program designed to catalyze African-Americans' familial, cultural, and social connection to Africa also provides opportunities for skills transfer to the Black Diaspora. By leveraging resources available across the Atlantic with those in the Americas, the program aims to enable collective impact and accelerate change for communities on both sides of the ocean. </p><p>Primarily launched to support expatriates and NextGen leaders willing to become change-makers in Africa and Black Diasporans living in America, the intercultural and skill transfer program seeks to create sustained change in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through short and long-term initiatives, it will transfer technological expertise to spur innovation, enhance cross-cultural collaboration to promote equitable outcomes within and outside the region and invest in regenerative agriculture to lessen food insecurity.</p><p>Among early companies adopting the program is Qrius Pay, We Are Guru, and Hyphen8tion Studios. "This project uniquely cultivates a rich ecosystem that fosters a dynamic exchange of skills and knowledge to hasten growth in the region and foster global relationships," says the CEO of QRius Pay, Laurent Sevigny. QRius Pay is a digital fundraising platform providing management consulting services to nonprofits in Canada and the United States. </p><p>In the past four years, MLIFE has coordinated self-funded trips to East and West Africa for policymakers and high-net-worth individuals, generating more than $1m in new investments in Africa. With this new initiative, MLIFE seeks to "elevate justice, empower NextGen leaders, and provide a space for intercultural connectedness and healing among members of the Black Diaspora and African-Americans," says Mwangi Mukami, the founder and president of the MLIFE Foundation. Mwangi adds that MLIFE's new initiative promotes boundary-spanning by sharing valuable expertise, innovative ideas, and best practices across communities and cultures. It augments the Black voice at home and in the Diaspora, affirms a new Black agency, and promotes Black Renaissance. </p><p>The first cohort of NextGen leaders under this new initiative departs this June for a fully-funded 10-day trip to learn about Africa's cultural heritage and connect with their peers in Nairobi, Kenya. Rugged Elegance has committed financial support for three of the fifteen-member cohort. "More than ever, we need to move away from a purely transactional 'getting ahead' mindset toward a relational 'getting along' mindset," says Timothy Charles Fredel, a Board member of Rugged Elegance. MLIFE partnership is tied to Rugged Elegance's current Africa Rising Initiative, which aims to amplify the impact of the African Diaspora 10-fold. </p><p>MLIFE will coordinate these trips twice during the Winter and Summer of each year. "Our work with MLIFE will enable our team members to develop a greater sense of empathy and social responsibility," says Alex Bryan, the CEO of Hyphen8tion Studios, which provides smart design solutions for for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Alex, both Black, and Croatian, intends to lead his team on the next trip scheduled in Winter 2024. </p><p>MLIFE and Rugged Elegance believe the program will build bridges between Black Diaspora and the African-American community, foster collaboration between both communities and equip them with the tools and resources they need to make meaningful changes on both sides of the Atlantic. </p><p><i>About MLIFE Foundation </i></p><p><i>MLIFE Foundation is a US 501(c)3 faith-based charitable organization that supports underresourced children experiencing learning poverty to read and write, mentors NextGen leaders to lead and thrive, and elevates families living on the margins to meet their basic needs. </i></p><p><i>Contact: Mwangi Mukami (650) 713.3057 </i></p><p><i>Website: mlifefoundation.org </i></p><p><i>About Rugged Elegance Foundation </i></p><p><i>The mission of Rugged Elegance is to inspire healthy, adventuresome, soulful living and philanthropic giving. Rugged Elegance is the creator of RE soulful network, a private, invitation-only community of historically marginalized impacted leaders determined to address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. </i></p><p><i>Contact: Jennifer Carolyn King and Timothy Charles Fredel </i></p><p><i>Website: https://www.ruggedelegance.org</i></p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 May, 2023
Moses Mukami
<p><strong>MLIFE Foundation Breaks Ground on New Kenya Headquarters</strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA</i> - Charitable organization MLIFE has announced that, in light of its 5-year anniversary, it has just broken ground on the construction of the MLIFE Center, which will host the organization’s headquarters in Juja, Kenya. The new facility will serve the company’s mission of bringing educators to Africa to offer accelerated skill transfer to young Kenyan adults.</p><p>The center will also serve as a transitional age youth hub, and the campus will be the first of its kind in East and Central Africa. The MLIFE Center will have an open auditorium, an art and music studio, a game room, and a clubhouse/youth lounge with a Technology Academic Space. The center will also include accommodation facilities to allow MLIFE partners visiting Kenya to extend their programming.</p><p>The new MLIFE Center will amplify the foundation’s work of connecting youths in Kenya to those in San Francisco, and the leadership team believes that the future is global: the new headquarters and youth hub will expand opportunities for ethnically and economically diverse young people in San Francisco and Kenya to connect, network, and learn from one another.</p><p>The headquarters will include an integrated mental health center with a confidential counseling space, a commercial-grade kitchen, and a café with a rooftop deck. As part of the fundraising campaign for the new center, members of the MLIFE leadership team will also be conducting a goodwill tour of Africa, starting in West and East Africa (Ghana and Kenya), followed by Southern and Northern Africa (Namibia and Egypt). The purpose is to spread awareness of the organization and what it can offer to underprivileged families and students.</p><p>MLIFE Foundation began to promote a culture of reading for children experiencing educational poverty, defined by the World Bank as the inability to read and write a simple sentence by age 10. According to the World Bank, 53% of children globally experience learning poverty, with higher numbers in emerging and developing economies.</p><p>Founder and CEO of MLIFE, Moses Mukami, a humanitarian, writer, and leadership coach, states that the new headquarters will serve as a base of operations for the charity’s African outreach. In October 2022, he spoke on behalf of MLIFE on KRON 4's Live! In the Bay, sharing the story of growing up in poverty, how he founded MLIFE, and how the organization is reaching out to today’s impoverished youth. “Education can be a tool for liberation, primarily when it encompasses experience and learning over completion and performance,” said Mukami during the interview.</p><p>The media coverage has helped MLIFE in its goal of spreading awareness of global poverty and organizing educational opportunities for those in need. The new center will also help to support MLIFE’s two age-specific programs, the Learning Enrichment Acceleration Program (LEAP), which helps children and transitional-age youths to develop skills in reading, thinking, writing, and speaking; and the Leaders of Openness, Virtue, and Empathy (MLOVE), which focuses on guidance for transitional youth 18-24, who are considering college, employment, or apprenticeship.</p><p>Mukami says that the new Kenya center will also help in supporting MLIFE’s three community support programs, which offers interfaith education and dialogue, safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals, substance abuse support and mental health support, and helping needy families with emergency funds and supplies.</p><p>“We receive 65% of our budget from our past beneficiaries, demonstrating our program's impact, efficacy, and effectiveness,” says Mukami. “For me, success is about legacy. It is more than having money and actualizing goals. It impacts future generations and creates paths from which others can flourish.”</p><p><i>MLIFE is a US 501(c)3 faith-based charitable organization that serves underprivileged students and their families, providing food, water, shelter, and education through its Enrichment Acceleration Program (LEAP) and the Leaders of Openness, Virtue, and Empathy (MLOVE).</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://mlifefoundation.org/"> https://mlifefoundation.org</a></p><p>Contact: 650-713-3057</p><p>Contact: Moses Mukami</p>
14 Dec, 2022
HBCU Alum LLC Highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the Release of its 2023 Scholarships
<p>Atlanta, GA--</p><p>HBCU Alum LLC is furthering its mission of encouraging high school students to consider Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as viable options for higher education. The company aims to spotlight students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. Through its 2023 scholarships, which the company funds through various apparel and accessories, it plans to continue financially supporting future HBCU attendees. </p><p> </p><p>“HBCUs were originally established to educate and serve African-Americans during the period of segregation,” states founder Terrence G. Caldwell, “Now, our main goal is to embrace and support these illustrious institutions by providing helpful scholarship funds to talented students interested in attending them.” </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Scholarship:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>HBCU Alum LLC, a leading online platform highlighting HBCUs, is launching its new offering of HBCU-Bound Scholarships in January 2023. These merit-based financial awards, which can be used to assist with books, tuition, or school-related fees, will be open to any graduating high school senior planning to enroll at an HBCU in the fall of 2023. </p><p> </p><p>Launched in 2009, the scholarship’s initial goal was to help encourage talented students in the Orangeburg, SC, area to consider attending black colleges and universities. The scholarship’s outreach was expanded after the formation of HBCU Alum LLC in 2017, and last year’s scholarships received over a hundred and fifty applicants from twenty-one states. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Outreach:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>“Our rapidly-growing social media platform helps to reach students who might be interested in attending but simply aren’t quite sure yet,” claims Caldwell. “We provide our audiences with resourceful content, updates on HBCU-centric news, and stories of HBCU achievements by students and alumni. Through the platform, we hope to motivate and inspire masses, including potential students and scholarship awardees.” The company used the handle @hbcualum on various social media channels like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. </p><p> </p><p>With a mission to make things happen for its students, HBCU Alum raises the money necessary to provide scholarships through various exclusive apparel and accessories. </p><p> </p><p>“Our apparel is the lifeblood of our funding,” claims Caldwell. On the website, supporters often discover many originally designed shirts, hoodies, hats, cups, canvas art, notebooks, stickers, and pins to showcase their pride for these beloved institutions. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Goal:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>The company wishes to amplify our 100+ HBCU schools to the masses, as the vast majority have been historically underrepresented. “From a media awareness and communications standpoint, these schools have been overlooked for decades, often on purpose,” holds Caldwell, “Now, with a renewed focus on these institutions, their proud student/alumni base, and culture, HBCU Alum LLC wants to help lead this awakening.” </p><p> <i> </i></p><p><i>HBCU Alum LLC, founded by Terrence G. Caldwell, aims to spotlight students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. The brand also offers a variety of exclusive, original apparel, in which a portion of proceeds helps support their annual HBCU-Bound scholarships. These merit-based financial awards hope to encourage talented high school students to consider HBCUs as viable choices for higher education. To learn more, visit their website https://thehbcualum.com or @hbcualum on all social media platforms.</i></p>
28 Apr, 2023
HBCU Alum Aims to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the Release of its 2023 Scholarships
<p>Atlanta, GA--</p><p>HBCU Alum LLC is gaining attention for aiding students interested in pursuing education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The brand designs original HBCU apparel and accessories that fund these annual scholarships. The company now plans to release its 2023 scholarships with brand-new merchandise to back them up. </p><p> </p><p>“HBCU Alum is truly excited to release its exclusive HBCU Culture sweatshirt,” claims founder Terrence G. Caldwell, “These embroidered crewnecks with kangaroo pockets have been a huge hit amongst HBCU students, alumni, and supporters throughout football season. A customer recently told us the new release is like a hoodie without a hood!” </p><p> </p><p>Previously, the company has released various merchandise and sold it through mediums like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Tiktok. </p><p> </p><p>“Our rapidly-growing social media platform helps to reach students who might be interested in attending but simply aren’t quite sure yet,” claims Caldwell. “We provide our audiences with resourceful content, updates on HBCU-centric news, and stories of HBCU achievements by students and alumni. Through the platform, we hope to motivate and inspire masses, including potential students and scholarship awardees.”</p><p> </p><p>With a mission to make things happen for its students, HBCU Alum raises the money necessary to provide scholarships through various exclusive apparel and accessories. The merit-based financial awards, which can be used to assist with books, tuition, or school-related fees, will be open to any graduating high school senior planning to enroll at an HBCU in the fall of 2023. </p><p> </p><p>“Our apparel is the lifeblood of our funding,” claims Caldwell. On the website, supporters often discover many originally designed T-shirts, hoodies, hats, cups, canvas art, notebooks, stickers, pins, and more to showcase their pride in these beloved institutions. </p><p> </p><p>When asked about what separates this brand, Caldwell, a proud Tennessee State University graduate and now founder of the brand, maintains that “Consistency, honesty, and authenticity are key! You only fail if you give up. Never stop, never settle, stay consistent.” </p><p> </p><p><i>HBCU Alum LLC, founded by Terrence G. Caldwell, aims to spotlight students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. The brand also offers a variety of exclusive, original apparel, in which a portion of proceeds helps support their annual HBCU-Bound scholarships. These merit-based financial awards hope to encourage talented high school students to consider HBCUs as viable choices for higher education. To learn more, visit their website</i><a href="https://thehbcualum.com/"><i> https://thehbcualum.com</i></a><i> or @hbcualum on all social media platforms. </i></p><p><i> </i></p>
13 Dec, 2022
HBCU Alum LLC Aims to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the Release of its 2023 Scholarships
<p>Atlanta, GA--</p><p>HBCU Alum LLC is furthering its mission of encouraging high school students to consider Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as viable options for their higher education. The company aims to emphasize students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. Through its 2023 scholarships, which the company funds through various apparel and accessories, it plans to continue financially supporting future HBCU attendees. </p><p> </p><p>“HBCUs were originally established to educate and serve African-Americans during the period of segregation,” states founder Terrence G. Caldwell, “Now, our main goal is to embrace and support these illustrious institutions by providing helpful scholarship funds to talented students interested in attending them.” </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Scholarship:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>HBCU Alum LLC, a leading online platform highlighting HBCUs, is launching its new offering of HBCU-Bound Scholarships in January 2023. These merit-based financial awards, which can be used to assist with books, tuition, or school-related fees, will be open to any graduating high school senior planning to enroll at an HBCU in the fall of 2023. </p><p> </p><p>Launched in 2009, the scholarship’s initial goal was to help encourage talented students in the Orangeburg, SC, area to consider attending black colleges and universities. The scholarship’s outreach was expanded after the formation of HBCU Alum LLC in 2017, and last year’s scholarships received over a hundred and fifty applicants from twenty-one states. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Outreach:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>“Our rapidly-growing social media platform helps to reach students who might be interested in attending but simply aren’t quite sure yet,” claims Caldwell. “We provide our audiences with resourceful content, updates on HBCU-centric news, and stories of HBCU achievements by students and alumni. Through the platform, we hope to motivate and inspire masses, including potential students and scholarship awardees.” The company used the handle @hbcualum on various social media channels like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. </p><p> </p><p>With a mission to make things happen for its students, HBCU Alum raises the money necessary to provide scholarships through various exclusive apparel and accessories. </p><p> </p><p>“Our apparel is the lifeblood of our funding,” claims Caldwell. On the website, supporters often discover many originally-designed shirts, hoodies, hats, cups, canvas art, notebooks, stickers, and pins to showcase their pride for these beloved institutions. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Goal:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>The company wishes to amplify our 100+ HBCU schools to the masses, as the vast majority have been historically underrepresented. “From a media awareness and communications standpoint, these schools have been overlooked for decades, often on purpose,” holds Caldwell, “Now, with a renewed focus on these institutions, their proud student/alumni base, and culture, HBCU Alum LLC wants to help lead this awakening.” </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><i>HBCU Alum LLC , founded by Terrence G. Caldwell, aims to spotlight students, alumni, traditions, and positive aspects of the Black College experience. The brand also offers a variety of exclusive, original apparel, in which a portion of proceeds help support their annual HBCU-Bound scholarships. These merit-based financial awards hope to encourage talented high school students to consider HBCU’s as viable choices for higher education. To learn more, visit their website https://thehbcualum.com or @hbcualum on all social media platforms. </i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
High in Melanin LLC–Clothing Brand Preparing to Launch in the First Half of 2023
<p><i>Seattle, Washington</i>– African inspired clothing brand, High in Melanin LLC is set to host its official launch party in early 2023, where it hopes to draw a crowd of like-minded, melanated people. The event will be a pop-up party, celebrating the new company and its founders’ movement into the fashion industry. </p><p>This upcoming brand has been in the works for a while, and aims to bring African and melanated culture to the industry of fashion and beauty. HIgh in Melanin LLC is hoping to build a community of individuals from African and other melanated cultures, gathering a family of shared heritage.</p><p>The brand has ambitions of generating partnerships among other African American and black influencers, as well as inspirational members within this community. High in Melanin LLC is working toward bringing positivity to a heritage that they express is so often misrepresented in the media. The company hopes to target Gen Z and Millennials in order to shine a light on black history in the making. Potential partnerships with influencers and small business owners will drive the marketing for High in Melanin LLC, as they are working toward bringing positive representation of melanated people to younger generations of African Americans.</p><p>“Far too often, [the media] is quick to showcase the negative and slow to highlight all the greatness that comes with being a melanated person,” Antointette Walthour, Co-founder of High in Melanin LLC says. “My partner and I have the chance to show people that we are proud of our heritage and culture.” High in Melanin LLC is working to be a gateway for African culture in the modern world of fashion, highlighting the heritage that both founders have a deep pride in. </p><p>This business is a collaboration between Antoinette Walthour, founder of Green Key Social LLC, and Co-Founder Dembo Sannoh. High In Melanin’s brand launch is the start of these partners working to highlight the history of melanated people and communities in a unique way. Green Key Social LLC’s founder is rooted more into the traditional, business side of the company, which works toward branding and marketing, while Dembo Sannoh dives more deeply into the creativity of fashion, rooted in African culture, having been born in Gambia. This collaboration is taking steps toward showcasing African culture and melanated people in a directly positive platform. </p><p>High in Melanin is going to be a luxe clothing brand that will offer shoes, jackets, seasonal wear, sweat suits, and more. This upcoming brand will be making strides toward growing melanated communities within the fashion and beauty industries. After their debut in 2023, High in Melanin LLC is excited to continue marketing their African inspired clothing brand to modern consumers and develop a community of like-minded individuals.</p><p><i>High in Melanin LLC is an upcoming fashion brand that helps to highlight African culture and heritage. The company aims to build a community of like-minded melanated individuals and businesses to showcase the next generation of African Americans and history in the making. For more information about High in Melanin LLC and their upcoming brand launch, follow their social media and visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Antoinette Walthour and Dembo Sannoh</i></p><p><i>Instagram: @high_in_melanin </i></p><p><i>www.highinmelanin.com</i></p><p><a href="mailto:support@highinmelanin.com"><i>support@highinmelanin.com</i></a></p>
09 Feb, 2023
Genius Litter Partners With Animal Shelters to Give Back Proceeds from Retail Purchases
<p>Austin, Texas– The team at up-and-coming pet health company <a href="https://geniuslitter.com/">Genius Litter</a> is actively making movements toward fundraising and donation practices. The business has been working toward collaborative efforts with local animal shelters in order to cultivate a growing community of pet owners, and pet services and retail chains. </p><p>Genius Litter is a new brand of cat litter, which utilizes silica gel crystals as a health monitoring system to detect early urinary tract or bladder problems by changing colors. This litter brand is excited to be featuring their products in popular retain chain stores in the United States and Canada in January 2023. As this product prepares to hit the shelves, the team involved in the development of Genius Litter is thrilled to also have created a formula that is environmentally friendly. The formula produces less dust than traditional cat litter and is made from natural ingredients. </p><p>The company was founded by Ramon Van Meer, a serial entrepreneur who has developed and sold several companies throughout his career. Recently, the businessman bought a dog ramp company called Alpha Paw was able to scale it up in revenue, just as he hopes to accomplish with Genius Litter. </p><p>Genius Litter is thrilled to begin actively partnering with local shelters. At the start of these collaborative efforts, the company is giving a portion of sales proceeds of their product toward feeding the shelter’s cats. Each bag of Genius Litter purchased is said to feed ten cats. The company chooses to maintain connections within the community of pet health and services, working toward growing relationships between pet owners and businesses. </p><p>“We turned our love for cats into a cutting-edge solution that catches urine abnormalities that can lead to illnesses and diseases,” says Van Meer. The color changing formula alerts pet owners to several potential ailments in a cat’s body.</p><p>Additionally, as this company continues to bring about growth within the pet ownership communities, Genius Litter is taking steps toward new ways to partner with animal shelters. The company has recently donated $100K in dog food and cat litter to local animal shelters, as a way to bridge the gap between retail supply chains, and shelter. This collaborative effort is the start of what Genius Litter hopes will be an ongoing partnership.</p><p>“Our mission is to create healthier cats and happier pet parents through an industry-leading litter,” explains Van Meer. In the future, Van Meer has expressed that he hopes to scale Genius Litter into a full, cat health business and organization. The company is working toward selling not only in retail stores but also online. As the company grows, Genius Litter is looking for new ways to get involved in local animal outreach programs.</p><p><i>Genius Litter is an odor-fighting, environmentally friendly litter alternative that utilizes a color changing formula to monitor a cat's health. The company is a new venture from social entrepreneur Ramon Van Meer, as he works toward continued collaboration with pet stores and animal shelters. For more information about Genius Litter, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Ramon Van Meer</i></p><p><i>ramon@geniuslitter.com</i></p><p><i>https://geniuslitter.com/</i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Genius Litter Prepares to Partner With PetSmart, January 2023
<p><i>Austin, Texas</i>– Genius Litter is the latest development of health-monitoring formulas among cat litter brands. This up-and-coming litter brand is excited to be launching their products in stores and in partnership with a large, chain pet supply store, PetSmart. The product will soon be sold in every PetSmart store in the United States and Canada in January 2023.</p><p>Genius Litter is odor-fighting and environmentally friendly. The company was founded by Ramon Van Meer, a serial entrepreneur who has developed and sold several companies throughout his career. This latest venture was born from a moment in CEO Van Meer’s life in which he needed to rush to an emergency vet for his cat who was suffering from a UTI. This instance sparked the desire for health-monitoring cat litter, in order to keep an eye on any potential issues in a cat's body.</p><p>In addition to its debut within store chains, Genius Litter partners with local animal shelters, giving a portion of sales proceeds toward feeding the shelter’s cats. Each bag purchased is said to feed ten cats. The company chooses to maintain collaborative efforts within the community of pet health and services, working toward growing relationships between pet owners and businesses. </p><p>“We turned our love for cats into a cutting-edge solution that catches urine abnormalities that can lead to illnesses and diseases,” says Van Meer. The color changing formula alerts pet owners to several potential ailments in a cat’s body.</p><p>Genius Litter responds to elements such as levels of acidity and alkalinity and changes colors accordingly, letting owners know of potential illnesses and diseases. The litter utilizes silica gel crystals to detect early urinary tract or bladder problems by changing colors. The typical color seen in healthy cats would be anywhere from yellow to a light green. </p><p>As this product prepares to hit the shelves, the team involved in the development of Genius Litter is thrilled to also have created a formula that is environmentally friendly. The formula produces less dust than traditional cat litter and is made from natural ingredients. </p><p>As this company continues to bring about growth within communities or pet owners and pet services, Genius Litter is working to develop new ways to partner with animal shelters. The company has also recently donated $100K in dog food and litter to local animal shelters. This collaborative effort is the start of what Genius Litter hopes will be an ongoing partnership.</p><p>“Our mission is to create healthier cats and happier pet parents through an industry-leading litter,” explains Van Meer. In the future, Van Meer has expressed that he hopes to scale Genius Litter into a full, cat health business and organization. The company is working toward selling not only in retail stores but also online.</p><p><i>Genius Litter is an odor-fighting, environmentally friendly litter alternative that utilizes a color changing formula to monitor a cat's health. The company is a new venture from social entrepreneur Ramon Van Meer, as he works toward continued collaboration with pet stores and animal shelters. For more information about Genius Litter, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Ramon Van Meer</i></p><p><i>ramon@geniuslitter.com</i></p><p><i>https://www.geniuslitter.com/</i></p>
11 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EpC6vVfij5QzvBtPXFTZMf6SRGcH4z6tx6nZmQ0I0zLsfkCCG1jcsBgE5Q2oo2eoeSniD3yssEtXNDA5oTVVHCIgEH9RBySYAtcRmLKFcxwa76hD_S39PCKicFlwIdl07rCzOlYgtMpKdZxlP6bxlxIw-LYgQbpw0DWgNR5aYR4nXA2BceTcYINXRgh7-g"></figure><p><strong>Stylist Leojeany Predicts the Biggest Spring 2023 Trends</strong></p><p>Stylist and fashion photographer Leo Li (@Leojeany on social media) is an 18-year-old college student with more drive than a serial entrepreneur. He may be young, but he has his finger on the pulse of the fashion world. He recently attended New York Fashion Week and was photographed by Getty Images at the ultra-exclusive Glam Slam event.</p><p>As he prepares to attend Milan Fashion Week in February 2023, Leo has some pro tips about the upcoming trends for spring.</p><p>“First off, think retro 90’s style - but updated,” Leo says. “For Winter 2022-2023 we saw the return of the classic sweater twinset from Chanel. Spring 2023 is going to feature big, baggy jeans from names like Bottega Veneta and Tibi. Put your skinny jeans away! You’re looking for loose silhouettes with long hems.”</p><p>Speaking of long, Leo says that the maxi skirt will continue as a trend from the Winter season into Spring. Tory Burch, Altuzarra, and other haute designers all showcased super-long skirts in denim, cotton, and metallics. He adds that drop-waist skirts and dresses will be popular, offering a sweet, innocent retro look from brands like Carolina Herrera and Sandy Liang.</p><p>But not everything will be all covered up for spring. “Look for super sheer materials in dresses from big designers,” Leo says, pointing to the ultra-delicate translucent pieces released by Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Prada, and Ichiyo. See-through mesh, lace, and other materials offer a peekaboo look for the warming months.</p><p>“Not everyone will want to jump on board with a totally sheer dress,” Leo says. “What I often recommend to clients is pairing one sheer item - like a lace turtleneck - with a classic blazer. That way you have this fun, feminine detail while not showing off too much skin.” He adds that tailored suiting will be big in Spring 2023, with clean, crisp lines in pieces from Jil Sander, Peter Do, and Elena Velez. Blazers will be oversized, too, he adds, so keep an eye out for that trend.</p><p>“So we’re seeing big jeans from the 90’s and dropped waists from the 80’s,” Leo confines. “But we also get the whimsical bubble skirt shape (Proenza Schouler, Ulla Johnson, and Khaite) from the mid-2000’s, and tons of sequins (Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Nensi Dojaka) which have made a splash in several key fashion decades. Sequins are going to be everywhere - skirts, bustiers, dresses.”</p><p>Spring isn’t always warm sunshine; usually a transitional jacket is an essential. For this spring, Leo says go leather or go home. “The zippered pieces shown by Coach and LaQuan Smith are giving biker chic,” he says. “We’re seeing serious leather in not just jackets, but also skirts and dresses.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bceAjLyj3w7j1rwAvQLMPeFmAUJfp4MkmdUjq0iZUM6aQlS_FV3bG1cFPikWmCf_4BCU6ez_Kkd9IayEt7THU7g4xwa85NdXvlLh0Pg4wiPfNAKEstZ8uj4kF8-_ilWtKNWJ4UZz8tCjQhmPt9I9Ghth02PwzFefZmrtaWeoubBv9MjC4ZAhTPEesvbPtQ"></figure><p>In sharp contrast, balletcore is already starting to trend on shelves and runways. It’s a soft, flowing, elegant look, with ballet flats from Larroudé, off-the-shoulder sweaters from Rodarte, and messy ballerina buns on models walking for Blumarine.</p><p> Lastly, Leo says that the key color of the season will be acid green, as shown by Fendi and Miu Miu. This vibrant color - almost chartreuse, but not as yellow - showed up in evening gowns, footwear, handbags, and blazers. For those nervous about the color washing them out, Leo recommends utilizing it in accessories, or going with a slightly softer hue, as seen in the Bottega Veneta Small Intrecciato Leather Crossbody Bag in Apple Candy-Gold.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</a></p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@leojeany"> https://www.tiktok.com/@leojeany</a></p><p> </p>
13 Jan, 2023
Alysha M. Campbell
<p>Alysha M. Campbell of CultureShift HR Reveals How to Create a DEI Plan That Powers Your Company </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Plp6ZdtWUwWOc6c9hrtbCQO58uDNgIOPXhpcFoMQDfXxL0CizByq_SQWgZyb9Z1KFk5qBOU4m2Hh6rXTmrk7ma_TACLuPvfUpbQpw5PYolUAgQ9kPSvrwAwrJvQAceRIjG4dlwlctxaxz8T6KIPBCsayE_Bi49yRDxORH3fhHxuUNRdtMCuG97s1lBm0wQ"></figure><p>The company that succeeds in today’s ultra-competitive business world will be the one that fully utilizes the capabilities of its employees - all of them. That is the foundation of today’s drive toward DEI in the workplace: ensuring that each person has equal opportunity to express their ideas and use their abilities. As a CEO, you have a unique opportunity to lead your company in the direction of diversity, equity and inclusion and to set the tone for how these issues will be handled throughout your organization. At <a href="https://www.cultureshifthr.com/">CultureShift HR</a>, we believe that now more than ever, it is important that businesses understand the importance of creating an inclusive culture and environment. Doing so effectively just takes some analysis of where your company is today and strategizing of where you want it to go.</p><h2>Benefiting from Incorporating DEI into Your Yearly Plan </h2><p>Including DEI in your annual plan means that you will have a diverse team that reflects the world around you, making it easier for you to understand and serve your equally diverse customers better. By ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed regardless of race or gender identity, companies can reduce the risk of discrimination-related lawsuits. Additionally, having an inclusive work environment can help reduce employee turnover rates and increase morale. Finally, having a clear DEI plan in place makes it easier for investors to trust your company with their money. </p><h2>Building a DEI Plan That Works </h2><p>The first step towards incorporating DEI into your yearly plan is understanding what it means for your business, including the expected impact. Questions to ask yourself include:</p><ul><li>Where does the company seem to be falling short regarding DEI?</li><li>What diversity initiatives do I want to implement?</li><li>What do I hope to see happen as a result and in what timeframe?</li><li>How will I ensure that all employees feel included?</li></ul><p>Once you know what you would like to achieve, you will then identify the steps to take to promote diversity and inclusion at your company. Create a detailed plan for accomplishing each one and assign responsibilities accordingly. As part of this plan, make sure to include concrete goals, such as increasing minority representation among senior executives by X percentage over Y years or creating awareness campaigns about unconscious bias in the workplace. The more specific you get, the greater your chances of success will be.</p><p>It is also important to allocate enough resources for these initiatives. If you don’t have the budget for them now, consider taking out a loan or seeking outside funding from venture capitalists or other sources who are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace. </p><h2>Implementing Policies and Practices </h2><p>Once your DEI goals have been established, it’s time to put them into action by creating policies and practices that support these objectives. This includes everything from updating job descriptions with gender-neutral language to introducing flexible work hours so that all employees can have access to the same opportunities regardless of their backgrounds or needs. Additionally, consider creating programs specifically designed to encourage diversity, such as mentorship programs for underrepresented groups or LGBTQIA+ initiatives aimed at fostering greater acceptance within the workplace. </p><h2>Measuring Success </h2><p>After you have created your plan and implemented it, it is crucial that you measure its success so that you can adjust accordingly if necessary. To do this effectively, start by setting clear metrics, which could include increased representation among certain demographics or higher engagement scores among certain groups of employees. </p><p>Then use data collection tools, such as surveys and interviews, to measure whether these metrics have been met; if not, adjust your tactics accordingly until they are achieved. Additionally, don’t forget to reward progress and recognize individual successes - this helps motivate others on their journey towards achieving greater diversity at your organization. </p><h2>Incorporating DEI into your yearly plan isn't just good for business — it's essential if you want your business to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. </h2><p>By understanding what DEI means for your business, creating a detailed plan with measurable goals and objectives, allocating sufficient resources towards implementing these initiatives, and measuring success along the way, CEOs can fully engage their employees and ensure that their businesses remain competitive. Even more importantly, the transformation of their companies will impact their communities and contribute to the more equitable society that we all desire to have.</p>
01 Dec, 2022
NU Media Secures Exclusive Marketing Contracts with Many Fast-growing Restaurant Groups Nationwide
<p><strong>NYC, NY–</strong></p><p>NU Media, a New York City-based digital marketing startup, is happy to confess its expansion by helping five new national restaurant brands with their digital marketing. The founder of NU Media, Ada Hu, claims that the company will assist other businesses’ growth through its digital marketing strategy, which NU Media has tried and tested. This NU Media move is intended to aid in the important NU Media principle of growth.</p><p>“NU Media has always believed in the power of good brand presence on digital media,” claims Hu, “As a digital marketing company, it’s our job to help these new businesses grow their audience through online mediums.”</p><p>Since its opening in 2019, NU Media has already helped more than 500 brands, some clients including Laut (which has a Michelin Star), Oscar Wilde NYC, Gong Cha, Kyuramen, K Pot, The X Pot, Meet Fresh, Hook & Reel, and more. The company has helped many businesses multiply from zero stores (pre-launch) to, in some cases, over a hundred locations. </p><p>Already a partner with leading brands, primarily in the food and beverage space, NU Media doesn’t believe in stagnation and wishes never to stop expanding with the market. The business intends to take on the five new brands with over 100 locations under each brand to inspire their desire to keep learning.</p><p>With the new businesses, NU Media will help using its tried and tested marketing strategies. The company will assist companies in understanding the benefits of social media traffic, offer social media, marketing, and public relations training, and provide businesses with various other creative services.</p><p>“At NU Media, we like to think of ourselves as the storytellers of your brand,” holds the company, “We are a 90% women-run company and focus on helping brands, particularly underserved and underprivileged ones, often run by minorities.” Run by Generation Z, NU Media is proud of its youthful team, which understands fast-changing digital marketing trends. Instead of paralleling more traditional marketing agencies, NU Media comes up with solutions based on its analyses of markets.</p><p>On primary consultation calls with new clients, NU Media will come up with tailored and personally-developed marketing services for young brands just starting out. NU Media hopes that this will serve as further motivation to help businesses all over the world build their buyer base.</p><p>“We see NU Media being the largest food and beverage marketing agency in the United States, helping as many people as possible,” says the company’s founder. NU envisions itself putting its best efforts toward aiding businesses of any size and business owners of any level of experience. The company will take a personalized approach to present the brand to the world, growing its audience, attracting traffic, and watching the business thrive from there. </p><p>With an eye for brand evolution, Hu believes it's important to keep growing, advising each new brand to, “Bond with curiosity, say hello to learning, and roll out your best work.”</p><p><i>NU Media is a digital marketing firm that specializes in helping business owners around the US grow their audience and, therefore, their business. Hu founded the company in 2019 and has seen exponential growth, now pushing the company even further with the new expansion and focus on AAPI and minority-owned companies.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, email Hu ada@nu.marketing and visit the NU Media website </i><a href="https://www.nu.marketing/"><i>https://www.nu.marketing/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Zaza THC- LA’s Leading Cannabis Brand Plans to Launch New Product Line with Disposable Blends and Gummies
<p>Los Angeles, CA– </p><p>Zaza THC, A Los Angeles-based cannabis company, is about to launch its own clothing line. Along with its merchandise, the company also vows to release new THC Blends, legally compliant Delta 9 gummies, and updated flavor profiles for its main product, 2-Gram Delta-8. And that is not all; for the month of December, ZAZA THC has also announced major sales, Buy 1 get 1 free, buy 2 get 2 free, and buy 3 get 3 free on all its products.</p><p>Zaza THC plans for new products to further the company’s mission of bringing joy to its customers. Joey, the founder of Zaza THC, explains that the new products are mixtures of several advanced Zaza THC blends. Its new “High Noon” is combined with its previous Delta blends, containing Delta-10 THC, Delta-8 THC, and THC P. The “Knock Out Blend” will feature THC O, Delta-8, and THC P. New and updated flavor profiles for Zaza THC’s main product- 2-Gram Delta-8 disposable and legally compliant Delta 9 THC gummies will also be released. </p><p> </p><p>The company originally started with Delta 8 in a 1 gram Zbar disposable. Due to demand, Zaza expanded their line to the larger hardware in 2 gram varieties. All the products and their blends are created by their manufacturers of course, but they also focus on the opinions of their internal team. Since several low-quality copies of Zaza products are available in the market, the company plans to introduce newer and more authentic packaging with bright colors and smiling faces, which is the true representative of the company’s goal of spreading happiness among all. The new Zaza THC product line is meant to enrich the lives of its customers with more smiles. </p><p> </p><p>“We want to bring happiness to our customers,” claims Jason, Zaza’s VP of sales. “That’s what Zaza THC is all about. With consistent focus on being innovative, releasing new products, and our new clothing line, our goal is to increase awareness on both sides.” </p><p> </p><p>The company has always pushed itself to stay updated on current trends while trailblazing the market with its own ideas. As the company believes in honesty, it ensures that all the products made available on the website for the public are being lab tested for safety. With highly qualified scientists and experts conducting third-party lab testing on the products, the company remains focused on staying safe and transparent. </p><p> </p><p>‘Smile and Enjoy’ -The Slogan of ZAZA THC is the true reflection of the company’s efforts to keep its customers happy and satisfied. The signature Zaza smiley face logo and the packaging’s bright colors are the testaments of the company’s slogan. Zaza was created to encourage customers to be happy, smile, and see life from a positive perspective.” </p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Zaza THC is a THC company and brand based in Los Angeles, CA. The company sells Delta 8 THC gummies, 2-gram disposables, and 1-gram cartridges, as well as several other product lines: HHC, THC-O, and Delta 10. The company’s main products are 2-gram disposables, 1-gram cartridges, and gummies. Soon, they will release an original clothing line to represent their style and brand mission of bringing joy to Zaza THC customers. To learn more, visit the Zaza THC website https://zazathc.com/ and email theplug@zazathc.com </i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Zaza THC – Los Angeles' Cannabis Company Plans to Launch a New Clothing Brand
<p>Los Angeles, CA– </p><p> </p><p>ZAZA THC- Los Angeles's most trusted Delta 8 cannabis brand, is proud to launch its latest clothing line. Joey– Founder of Zaza THC, says that the ZAZA THC clothing line will help the company expand its influence in the cannabis community while bringing their unique perspective to life in the clothing and in personal consumption. The products launched under this new line will work as a prototype to further the interests of the company. "Zaza & Friends," the new clothing line, will be released in 2023 and will be sold alongside the company's other products. </p><p> </p><p>Zaza THC is known for its vivid, bold colors and grinning logos. The brand plans to blend these designs and popping colors into its new merchandise with luminescent tops and bottoms. Zaza CEO explains that the new items will reflect the Zaza THC brand palette, designed to engage the customers into the positive Zaza THC outlook on life. </p><p> </p><p>"Smile and Enjoy”, is the new slogan as the company aims to bring happiness to its customers. This idea forms the basis of the product's branding and packaging and can be seen through Zaza THC smiley face logo, vivid colors, and bold fonts.</p><p> </p><p>Zaza was created to encourage customers to be happy, smile, and see life from an optimistic perspective." The new clothing line will highlight the brand's devotion to remaining unique, positive, and forward-looking.</p><p> </p><p>In the Delta 8 industry, Zaza THC has experienced its products and brand being copied by multiple competitors in the space. The company has worked to set itself apart in every area of the business, including its new clothing line. "We stay on top of trends in cannabis and clothing, it’s a consistent focus of ours. But, we never fail to add our personalized Zaza THC touch to everything, collaborating with trusted scientists and stylists to bring our inventive ideas to the THC table." Previously, the company has provided consumers of cannabis with Delta-8 THC, CBD, and more.</p><p> </p><p>The brand recently added to their line Delta-8 THC gummies, 2-gram disposables, and 1-gram cartridges, as well as several other product lines: HHC, THC-O, THC-P, and Delta 10. Now, their new shift into clothing items will aim to expand the brand even further around Los Angeles. </p><p> </p><p><i>Zaza THC is a THC company and brand based in Los Angeles, CA. The company sells Delta 8 THC gummies, 2-gram disposables, and 1-gram cartridges, as well as several other product lines: HHC, THC-O, THC-P, and Delta 10. Soon, they will release an original clothing line to represent their style and brand mission of bringing joy to Zaza THC customers. To learn more, visit the Zaza THC website https://zazathc.com/ and email theplug@zazathc.com. </i></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Scott George
<p><strong>Reaper Robs Wins LUXlife Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free Hot Sauce Brand - USA</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4Nllu3fBqoqcnqxQAg-eK2RQ88hGoifSognQ95BA1A7HU3KbdypLa3Fi8c6FiAGJjauk1X6qQAdSYtn2pzUm-qS7Wce0zjynWGfz7tOAOcd4lKdL2PEL0dBwzyStNk1fffSykB8cRJOYqo9utIu7CtSpMICPnOXeLnmN5Oks7Op8OWvTE-GO3E9iB5y_CA"></figure><p>DENVER, Colorado – Reaper Robs, a company focused on creating premium, small batch gourmet hot sauces made with 100% all natural, gluten free, and vegan ingredients, is pleased to announce that it has won the Best Gluten-Free Hot Sauce Brand - USA Award as part of LUXlife's Magazine’s Food & Drink Awards 2022 celebration.</p><p>“We are excited and honored to be chosen as LUXlife Magazine’s “Best Gluten-Free Hot Sauce Brand – USA Award winner,” says Scott George, CEO & Co-Managing Director of Reaper Robs. </p><p>LUXlife Magazine assessed and judged the entries submitted by a nominating party or the nominee themselves purely based on merit and excellence to ensure that only the most deserving, devoted, and delicious establishments are recognized. The team at LUXlife states that final judgment is cast based on various criteria, including business performance, longevity, business growth, significant innovations, and crucial client feedback and reviews. </p><p>Reaper Robs was founded in 2019 with a mission to develop health-conscious hot sauces featuring robust flavor profiles, utilizing a variety of flavor blends, and focusing on ingredient integrity. George explains that the company is proud of its guarantee that all of its products contain no additives, no cheap fillers, no preservatives, and no binding agents. All products are KETO friendly, gluten free, sugar free, vegan, and made in the USA.</p><p>“We only use 100% all natural ingredients, we’re committed to reducing our environmental footprint wherever possible, and we serve the greater population of hot sauce enthusiasts using a range of heat and fruit-forward flavors so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. We're dedicated to the future growth of Reaper Robs, commitment to the environment & sustainability best practices, and ingredient integrity" says George. </p><p>Reaper Robs reveals that its hot sauces are currently available in a select number of retail stores nationwide and online marketplaces. Future plans for the company include building on new channel opportunities, expansion of the product line, and complimenting new categories. </p><p><i>Reaper Robs was founded in 2019 with a focus on balancing premium, gluten free, and vegan hot sauces combining heat and flavor. Our international award-winning hot sauce flavor profiles are unlike anything else on the market. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Reaper Robs, please visit its </i><a href="https://reaperrobs.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>Scott George </i><br><i>CEO & Co-Managing Director</i><br><i>scott@reaperrobs.com</i></p>
25 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/c9LSmvAG3bbwxXABatRMHq9LAH1Dc5_KLiRr7gV80WespI8m0W-pYyCRYiQHHQbqUcwBo7x9X_jpoibpeg3nIY8lkK7Msm-T3ZvhgeApjaAS4WaAp39Sd5S0FqdRWhS8mvjkQrIBem1fMgHIJoPJVEU"></figure><p><strong>Fun in Florida: Techvestor Is Buying STR Properties in the Sunshine State</strong></p><p><br>The remote first real estate and technology development company<a href="http://techvestor.com/"> Techvestor</a> is pleased to announce that 2023 will mean the company’s continued expansion into the Sunshine State. With over millions of travelers flocking to Florida in 2022 - and the travel industry expected to grow in 2023 - Techvestor’s leadership team feels that now is the perfect time to grab some hot properties in Tampa, Clearwater, Panama City Beach, and West Palm Beach, to start with.</p><p> </p><p>Co-founders COO Sabrina Guler and CEO Sief Khafagi have also released details about the company initiating its second round of funding for its portfolio of short term rental properties. “The STR industry is booming,” says Guler, pointing to the fact that the global STR market was valued at over $99 billion USD in 2021, and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2022 to 2030.</p><p> </p><p>Khafagi adds that this second round of funding is expected to surpass eight figures in commitments and LOIs which were generated by Techvestor’s first round of funding last year. The new properties in Florida will be added to the company’s growing portfolio, which hit over 75 properties in 2022. “Last year we raised over $37 million and we’re currently underwriting over 100k new properties every month,” Khafagi says.</p><p> </p><p>Techvestor is the brainchild of Guler and Khafagi, both previous techies - at Apple and Facebook/Meta respectively - who, despite the success of their careers, were making good money on the side investing privately in STR properties and other real estate assets. “I saw STRs as an emerging asset class,” said Guler. “I enjoyed my job at Apple, but this was something I really wanted to pursue full-time.”</p><p> </p><p>Similarly, Khafagi was knee-deep into technology (and real estate), and he went head-first into real estate in partnership with Guler. “STR investments can be extremely profitable and exciting,” he shares. “However, there’s a lot to know going in. You have to find the right property in the right market. You have to renovate it, take care of any repairs, and style the interior in a way that is experiential. You have to find a great property manager. You have to list and maintain the property. And eventually you have to keep an exit plan in mind. That’s a lot.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/olYThBw_7FVki6iCdQZKq5H6owCw8hhWtxGaLFubkt_HuRceKnkYiM0taZ3l0dBBbdNUoP4EFlc6-lrv-f40jjpR6sLGOEqkhcOmGEXEG5xZastu07bYRPjQdtOsLTo1w3HDkcs_CBxyKne_lfODAgA"></figure><p> </p><p>Guler adds that she and Khafagi brainstormed an algorithm that would help them analyze markets and properties to assist them in determining what to buy, where to buy it, and when to buy it - and when to exit, if the numbers agree. “Once we figured out the software, which is capable of analyzing over 18 million data points and 250 markets a month, we realized that we could pave the way for investors to make passive income,” Guler says. “We have learned from our own personal experiences in the STR market and we can apply that knowledge to make it easy for anyone to invest and make money.”</p><p> </p><p>With Techvestor, you don’t have to find property to buy. You don’t have to deal with financing. You don’t have to purchase a property, or renovate it, or maintain it, or style it, or manage it - the company does everything. “What we do is - well, we do it all!” Guler says. “We locate, acquire, prepare, and manage the property on your behalf. We do maintenance, interior design, renovations, management, everything.”</p><p> </p><p>Khafagi says that Florida is an exciting market to move into. “This is really going to give us a chance to spread our wings when it comes to design,” he says. “The fun part of STRs is - in my opinion - the design phase. In a climate like Florida, we can focus on creating not only a luxurious indoor space, but also a year-round outdoor space full of amenities like hot tubs, outdoor games, fire pits, and more.”</p><p> </p><p>Investors also get to enjoy the fruits of their investment with the company’s unique Owner Stays program. “We feel that anyone investing in real estate - especially STRs - should have a chance to see where their money is going, and how it is that they’re getting such great returns,” says Guler. “We invite investors to stay at our properties whenever they want for discounted rates and we treat them like the VIPs they are.”</p><p> </p><p>Techvestor is the strategic, stress-free way to invest in the growing STR market and receive passive income with a buy-in as low as $25k. Once you’re in, you just sit back and let the Techvestor team do the work while you receive a check every quarter. “You invest - we do the rest!” says Guler. “You’ll enjoy cash flow, tax benefits, and we create gorgeous, Instagram-worthy destinations. Then when you’re ready for your own getaway, you choose where you stay and get the best possible rates.”</p><p> </p><p>The company is in the middle of acquisitions for multiple cities in Florida and anticipates having properties available for rent by spring of 2023.</p><p>Learn more at<a href="https://techvestor.com/"> https://techvestor.com/</a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/e6O9MJK_o3D-ualrmkpr3VmOPWhXWkL3qiBPPx-NfEGFyWM1pu5QM4ssH41Bj4DVL-M-it9gh2h7spWLn8CgV3HHGTgQJedq6OpXaZZa-9mY2jh7SVnVL0JJ2-2cjPD1PpZ_Ez7ZRLgS5WXutSzjYjg"></figure>
12 Jan, 2023
Capital Gold Real Estate -
<h2>Capital Gold Real Estate Investment Finding Massive Success Throughout DMV-Area</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/JZHZ5agNNdT2r2y5mnXDyw2FH9Ix42ss13RXutrSSu7vZ1UCERbIr9ciRqbtsmqLlK5xgu9GR2E79u4JgqLl0w9zAQKia5fiJyrkW45ZyEytbrf0_y1PqlaJHbNYkJ2R_qfdb0IGkAflmalnqhTXnzF7uEecmQFl2fOMzN7Q2pzXr2re8Cz5L7FQvF6lIi9A"></figure><p>BETHESDA, Maryland – Capital Gold is recognized and admired for its extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward-thinking marketing and unparalleled service. Its innovative use of technology and video has earned the group a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst peers throughout the industry. </p><p>Capital Gold maintains an impressive five-star rating for customer service and has an impressive social media following and has received significant praise for its work online and locally in the DMV area. </p><h2>Finding Success in the DMV</h2><p>Located in Potomac and now Bethesda, Capital Gold serves the MD, DC, and VA areas, to help with all and any buying, selling, investing, and renting of properties. Licensed across three states, the group provides effective support in facilitating the best deal for a client. “Technology in particular has played a much larger role in the firm than it ever has. We’re using every resource possible to find someone a property that’s perfectly suited for them and their needs. Whether they’re looking for something as-is or if they’re hoping to develop a property further, we can help.”</p><p>Capital Gold specializes in luxury real estate, offering homes of various styles and layouts, displaying aesthetic qualities ranging from expressive opulence to quiet elegance. From buyers seeking out a home to settle, a renter wanting the most out of their tenancy, or a seller trying to find someone who appreciates the true beauty of their home, Capital Gold strives to offer the best.</p><h2>Greater Success Bringing on Better Security Policies</h2><p>Accordingly, Capital Gold Group has adopted several new security and privacy policies. With new cyber security measures, the Capital Gold Group has taken steps to integrate greater initiatives in their processes as well as educating their clients on how to safeguard their information during a transaction. Utilizing anti-virus and anti-malware software and using VPN to privatize connections, Capital Gold’s site is hosted on a secure server with 2-factor password authentication. Investing in a wide-scale improvement of its overall security measures, Capital Gold Group protects its clients information effectively on its platform to ensure peace of mind.</p><h2>Offering Important Support and Outreach Through the Water is Gold Foundation</h2><p>The Water is Gold Foundation is Capital Gold’s affiliated non-profit corporation providing clean portable water in remote poor communities in Africa. Focusing on the region of Kenya, Water is Gold employs a full staff with Capital Gold Founder Michael Boateng serving as President and CEO. The Water is Gold Foundation is actively providing resources, advocacy, and hope to the residents of remote areas in and around Kenya, East Africa. Clean water is offered to the poor and most vulnerable among us regardless of faith, race, marital status, or condition in life. </p><p>“Water is Gold is based on a fundamental belief in the dignity and sanctity of human life and the principle that everyone deserves access to clean drinking water,” Michael explains. “We serve as a professional social service for providing water in most deprived communities.”</p><h2>Who is Michael Boateng?</h2><p>As President and Founder of The Capital Gold Group, Michael leads a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of distinguished properties throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Having been named the Best Real Estate Agent in Customer Satisfaction in the United States for 2020-2021 by the International Properties Awards, Boateng prioritizes the exemplary support of his clients. Also earning the award for Top Real Estate Agent Customer Satisfaction in Potomac by The Potomac Developers and Builder’s Association in their annual lists. Michael Boateng has made millions in closed sales, among the top earners in past years.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/isAPcF6JfXT58djtNRatQvnEB4AnoyY6BunaZ9ez7PEp8fpjPW1FuWOG0AM81SPuSKFM50xH1ApmGndaXYl5aVkgwMF8YPcXTEDzRoqtycECSgN7GsYN-Mc72cwjc0z0he0L_a4bPO95czn6TpxXabD1yzrAJH8LWx8US2O8USwElv1wbFU6ENMbhxNJg-DW"></figure><p>Michael has several active listings, including a wide variety of different homes in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Having earned degrees in geography and cyber security management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he graduated first in his class. While at the University of Maryland GC, Michael held a position at a multi-million dollar company, Discovery, Inc., as a cyber security analyst. The lead agent at Capital Gold, Michael Boateng has an impressive social media following and has won numerous awards and earned several accolades for his work.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VQ17ibLa2VTpsAPCdA56FQtZME2XPx7Xw4zQ2_Pq-JRMXQqEUrBQoGyluk7xuU7fx59KLQbYq_Z4CSdt1cpoImH5f28BSBou4zlaglO42MNdIco2MxR9a0r1qmDfbVWeYgZXu7I3Ruc9FJtJKDvRT6i2ZnVqmkz7izzXcHld1JQ5yj-k47Ex9Ge4lRSdpfVR"></figure><p>Michael Boateng grew up in Ghana and is open about his upbringing and his understanding of the issue of child poverty. An active member of his local community, Michael volunteers with his church and is a co-founder of the nonprofit Future Leaders, an organization committed to end child poverty. For every home closed, Michael donates to causes helping those in need. </p><h2>Bringing the Best in Luxury Real Estate to the DMV</h2><p>Striving to offer the absolute best in luxury homes across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Michael Boateng and the entire team at Capital Gold. Holding licensure across the DMV area, their new ultra-modern office in Bethesda offers a streamlined experience for clients looking to sell, buy or rent. Named one of the Top 1% in real estate investment in Maryland and DC, Top 40 Under 40, and Industry Leader among other accolades, President/Founder of Capital Gold Michael Boateng isn’t intending to rest anytime soon. “I have many active listings still available to view across our social media accounts,” Michael says. “We’ve been giving our clients the absolute best for years, and we intend on doing that for the years to come.”</p>
16 Jan, 2023
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<h2>Capital Gold Real Estate Group Opens New, Ultra-Modern Office in Bethesda</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/JZHZ5agNNdT2r2y5mnXDyw2FH9Ix42ss13RXutrSSu7vZ1UCERbIr9ciRqbtsmqLlK5xgu9GR2E79u4JgqLl0w9zAQKia5fiJyrkW45ZyEytbrf0_y1PqlaJHbNYkJ2R_qfdb0IGkAflmalnqhTXnzF7uEecmQFl2fOMzN7Q2pzXr2re8Cz5L7FQvF6lIi9A"></figure><p>BETHESDA, Maryland – Real estate firm Capital Gold Group is striving to provide extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward-thinking marketing, and unparalleled service to its clients. Focusing on promoting the innovative use of technology and video, Capital Gold also maintains a 100% positive customer service rating and has a significant social media following. Recently, the firm opened a new, ultra-modern office in Bethesda as it expands its business.</p><p>Based in Potomac and now hosting new ultra-modern offices in Bethesda, Capital Gold serves the MD, DC, and VA areas, to help with all and any buying, selling, investing, and renting of properties. Licensed across three states, the group provides effective support in facilitating the best deal for a client. “Technology in particular has played a much larger role in the firm than it ever has. We’re using every resource possible to find someone a property that’s perfectly suited for them and their needs. Whether they’re looking for something as-is or if they’re hoping to develop a property further, we can help.”</p><h2>Unveiling New Office in Bethesda, Maryland</h2><p>The new offices offer a variety of amenities, such as personalized workspaces for agents and their clients. Through the dynamic use of color psychology, as well as utilizing natural and eco-friendly elements, Capital Gold intends to curate a calming and stress-free space utilizing integrated technology to streamline processes and match clients with the right property for them. Boasting a modern decor with recreational and lounge spaces, Capital Gold’s business approach is likewise approachable and down to earth while striving for sophistication.</p><p>Capital Gold specializes in luxury real estate, offering homes of various styles and layouts, displaying aesthetic qualities ranging from expressive opulence to quiet elegance. From buyers seeking out a home to settle, a renter wanting the most out of their tenancy, or a seller trying to find someone who appreciates the true beauty of their home, Capital Gold strives to offer the best with its new tech-driven office in Bethesda.</p><h2>About The Capital Gold Group</h2><p>The Capital Gold Group offers real estate services to both buyers and sellers of luxury real estate across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. As agents of the firm have won several awards for customer satisfaction both locally and nationally, Capital Gold has also received praise for its use of social media in showcasing its properties. Founder and President of Capital Gold Group </p><p>The group’s new ultra-modern office in Bethesda is designed to offer clients a streamlined and easy experience in either selling or buying a home in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/11/10/g2028435/record-growth-propels-capital-gold-group-onto-inc-magazines-annual-excl"> named one of the</a> fastest-growing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/11/10/g2028435/record-growth-propels-capital-gold-group-onto-inc-magazines-annual-excl"> brokerage firms in the country</a>, Capital Gold’s new office was established in hopes of meeting the demand of clients while simplifying processes to offer an easier, stress-free experience in buying or selling a new home.</p><p>As President and Founder of The Capital Gold Group, Michael Boateng leads a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of distinguished properties throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Having been named the Best Real Estate Agent in Customer Satisfaction in the United States for 2020-2021 by the International Properties Awards, Boateng prioritizes the exemplary support of his clients. Also earning the award for Top Real Estate Agent Customer Satisfaction in Potomac by The Potomac Developers and Builder’s Association in their annual lists. Michael volunteers with his church and is a co-founder of the nonprofit Future Leaders, an organization committed to ending child poverty.</p><h2>The Future of Capital Gold</h2><p>Striving to offer the absolute best in luxury homes across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Michael Boateng and the entire team at Capital Gold hold licensure across the DMV area. Their new ultra-modern office in Bethesda offers a streamlined experience for clients looking to sell, buy or rent with integrated technology to simplify the process for clients. In a space that accommodates both clients and agents to deliver quality service, Capital Gold is confident that the new offices will provide the team with greater support and ease, as well as its client base.</p><p>Named one of the Top 1% in real estate investment in Maryland and DC, Top 40 Under 40, and Industry Leader among other accolades, President/Founder of Capital Gold Michael Boateng isn’t intending to rest anytime soon. “I have many active listings still available to view across our social media accounts,” Michael says. “We’ve been giving our clients the absolute best for years, and we intend on doing that for the years to come.”</p><p><strong>Capital Gold is recognized and admired for its extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward-thinking marketing, and unparalleled service. Its innovative use of technology and video has earned the group a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst peers throughout the industry. Capital Gold maintains an impressive five-star rating for customer service and has an impressive social media following and has been named one of the Top Realtors in the Country for its use of Instagram and video marketing to sell homes for top dollar, earning numerous awards for its achievements. </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://mycapitalgold.com"><strong> MyCapitalGold.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Michael Boateng at office@mycapitalgold.com </strong></p>
16 Jan, 2023
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<h2>Capital Gold Real Estate Group Opens New, Ultra-Modern Office in Bethesda</h2><p>BETHESDA, Maryland – Real estate firm Capital Gold Group is striving to provide extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward-thinking marketing, and unparalleled service to its clients. Focusing on promoting the innovative use of technology and video, Capital Gold also maintains a 100% positive customer service rating and has a significant social media following. Recently, the firm opened a new, ultra-modern office in Bethesda as it expands its business.</p><p>Based in Potomac and now hosting new ultra-modern offices in Bethesda, Capital Gold serves the MD, DC, and VA areas, to help with all and any buying, selling, investing, and renting of properties. Licensed across three states, the group provides effective support in facilitating the best deal for a client. “Technology in particular has played a much larger role in the firm than it ever has. We’re using every resource possible to find someone a property that’s perfectly suited for them and their needs. Whether they’re looking for something as-is or if they’re hoping to develop a property further, we can help.”</p><h2>Unveiling New Office in Bethesda, Maryland</h2><p>The new offices offer a variety of amenities, such as personalized workspaces for agents and their clients. Through the dynamic use of color psychology, as well as utilizing natural and eco-friendly elements, Capital Gold intends to curate a calming and stress-free space utilizing integrated technology to streamline processes and match clients with the right property for them. Boasting a modern decor with recreational and lounge spaces, Capital Gold’s business approach is likewise approachable and down to earth while striving for sophistication.</p><p>Capital Gold specializes in luxury real estate, offering homes of various styles and layouts, displaying aesthetic qualities ranging from expressive opulence to quiet elegance. From buyers seeking out a home to settle, a renter wanting the most out of their tenancy, or a seller trying to find someone who appreciates the true beauty of their home, Capital Gold strives to offer the best with its new tech-driven office in Bethesda.</p><h2>About The Capital Gold Group</h2><p>The Capital Gold Group offers real estate services to both buyers and sellers of luxury real estate across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. As agents of the firm have won several awards for customer satisfaction both locally and nationally, Capital Gold has also received praise for its use of social media in showcasing its properties. Founder and President of Capital Gold Group </p><p>The group’s new ultra-modern office in Bethesda is designed to offer clients a streamlined and easy experience in either selling or buying a home in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/11/10/g2028435/record-growth-propels-capital-gold-group-onto-inc-magazines-annual-excl"> named one of the</a> fastest-growing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/11/10/g2028435/record-growth-propels-capital-gold-group-onto-inc-magazines-annual-excl"> brokerage firms in the country</a>, Capital Gold’s new office was established in hopes of meeting the demand of clients while simplifying processes to offer an easier, stress-free experience in buying or selling a new home.</p><p>As President and Founder of The Capital Gold Group, Michael Boateng leads a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of distinguished properties throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Having been named the Best Real Estate Agent in Customer Satisfaction in the United States for 2020-2021 by the International Properties Awards, Boateng prioritizes the exemplary support of his clients. Also earning the award for Top Real Estate Agent Customer Satisfaction in Potomac by The Potomac Developers and Builder’s Association in their annual lists. Michael volunteers with his church and is a co-founder of the nonprofit Future Leaders, an organization committed to ending child poverty.</p><h2>The Future of Capital Gold</h2><p>Striving to offer the absolute best in luxury homes across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Michael Boateng and the entire team at Capital Gold hold licensure across the DMV area. Their new ultra-modern office in Bethesda offers a streamlined experience for clients looking to sell, buy or rent with integrated technology to simplify the process for clients. In a space that accommodates both clients and agents to deliver quality service, Capital Gold is confident that the new offices will provide the team with greater support and ease, as well as its client base.</p><p>Named one of the Top 1% in real estate investment in Maryland and DC, Top 40 Under 40, and Industry Leader among other accolades, President/Founder of Capital Gold Michael Boateng isn’t intending to rest anytime soon. “I have many active listings still available to view across our social media accounts,” Michael says. “We’ve been giving our clients the absolute best for years, and we intend on doing that for the years to come.”</p><p><strong>Capital Gold is recognized and admired for its extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward-thinking marketing, and unparalleled service. Its innovative use of technology and video has earned the group a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst peers throughout the industry. Capital Gold maintains an impressive five-star rating for customer service and has an impressive social media following and has been named one of the Top Realtors in the Country for its use of Instagram and video marketing to sell homes for top dollar, earning numerous awards for its achievements. </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://mycapitalgold.com"><strong> MyCapitalGold.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Michael Boateng at office@mycapitalgold.com </strong></p>
26 Jan, 2023
Payment.Software Announces Legitimate Cash Discount Service for Businesses
<p>Hickory, North Carolina–</p><p>Payment.Software is honored to announce the addition of the cash discount service to their collection. The company, which has previously aided businesses in their money matters by offering payment processing devices and services, is now expanding into this cash discount practice to assist enterprises struggling under an increasingly inflationary market. </p><p>“Many businesses are feeling the pressure of inflation,” holds the company’s founder, Jason Reid. “Several companies are adding a percentage to the total price of their services or products and calling this a 'card fee.' This practice requires proper steps to be followed, and many businesses aren't doing that."</p><p>The upcoming cash discounts are projected to be the company’s most popular service, particularly with inflation hitting businesses. The company explains that cash discounts benefit the merchant so that they don’t have to pay credit card fees. Payment.Software has discovered and developed its own way to conduct the procedure, which many businesses pay to get their hands on. Payment.Software plans to aid these businesses by informing them of essential steps to the process.</p><p>Some advice that Payment.Software offers about the service is that, to add an extra charge to the already existing fee, “it has to be itemized and can never directly hit the merchant's account.” Reid explains that the fee must be a separate line item on the receipt and must be deducted from the payment process before it hits the merchant's bank account. The company is aware that this technique raises many tax and payment plan questions—all of which Payment.Software desires to answer.</p><p>Payment.Software plans to offer this service for in-store merchants and online for WooCommerce websites. They also hope to do this as a replacement system to QuickBooks payments and beat their rates. “This way,” claims Reid, “business owners can keep their prices the same, increase their margin to help hedge against inflation, and make sure they're legitimate in the way they're adding the fee.”</p><p>Payment.Software helps business owners with flexibility in their payment processing systems by offering tools like Clover machines, Deja Vu, Pax, and several other types of Point Of Sale Systems. The business has often worked with high-risk merchants, like those selling health supplements. Another recent service they have added in the last few months is configuring merchants in-person and online to add credit card fees with their payment gateway legitimately. This practice, similar to cash discounts, also serves as a way for businesses to withstand an inflationary market.</p><p>After realizing how the economy was, Payment.Software looked into this practice and noticed that many businesses were not abiding by these methodical rules. Payment.Software maintains that the benefits of this practice are that business owners won’t have to raise product or service prices but can instead charge an extra cash discount to protect from an inflating market.</p><p><i>Payment.Software is a payment processing company that offers merchants and businesses products like Clover machines. They are recently focused on helping businesses legitimately install cash discounts and charge credit card processing fees. Through these practices, the company aims to help enterprises charge money to hedge against inflation.</i></p><p><i>You can learn more about Payment.Software at their website </i><a href="https://payment.software/about-us/"><i>https://payment.software/about-us/</i></a><i> and by emailing Jason Reid at Jason@Payment.Software</i></p>
30 Jan, 2023
Payment.Software Utilizes Back-End Plug-In for Businesses to Legitimately Add Credit Card Fees with Payment Gateway
<p>Hickory, North Carolina–</p><p>Payment.Software is pleased to announce a recent addition to its array of payment processing and cash discount services. This new service will use Payment.Software’s plug-in technique to help merchants, in-person and online, charge credit card fees with their payment gateway. The founder of Payment.Software, Jason Reid, wishes for the new service further the Payment.Software mission of aiding businesses with their money matters.</p><p>The company recognizes a law that requires specific guidelines to be met if a business means to charge a credit card fee. “All the time, with online businesses which need the payment gateway, we see that gateways will not allow these payments to go through.”</p><p>The company has witnessed businesses try and charge credit card fees without success. “Online, many gateways that provide credit card processing don’t know how to give access to that portal,” claims the company’s founder, Jason Reid. “We have figured out a back-end plug-in method where we can work through that problem to make it legitimate.”</p><p>Payment.Software has developed its own solution to the problem– a company-designed method for the plug-in that is entirely legitimate. Through the plug-in, the company aims to streamline the credit card fee process for businesses looking to charge them.</p><p> “We figured out a plug-in that businesses can use, where they can accept that convenience fee,” claims Reid. “This will allow the payment to go through the gateway right into the merchant's account.” This plug-in is also compatible with scheduling tools like Amelia, which any appointment-based business uses.</p><p>Payment.Software claims that anyone can figure this out so long as they know how to use a plug-in. As a company that also helps businesses in charging a convenience fee, Payment.Software has an invested interest in saving businesses money.</p><p>Payment.Software also offers businesses other tools, such as Clover machines, Deja Vu, Pax, and several other types of Point Of Sale Systems. The company has often worked with high-risk merchants, like those selling health supplements. Another recent service they have added in the last few months is helping merchants legitimately install cash discounts. Similar to its credit card fee service, this practice also serves as a way for businesses to withstand an inflationary market.</p><p>Now the company has begun focusing on helping businesses under economic pressure to charge credit card fees. “Instead of raising the price of products, these fees are meant to be the perfect way for businesses to hedge against inflation.”</p><p><i>Payment.Software is a payment processing company that offers merchants and businesses products like Clover machines. They are recently focused on helping businesses legitimately install cash discounts and charge credit card processing fees. Through these practices, the company aims to help enterprises charge money to hedge against inflation.</i></p><p><i>You can learn more about Payment.Software at their website </i><a href="https://payment.software/about-us/"><i>https://payment.software/about-us/</i></a><i> and by emailing Jason Reid at Jason@Payment.Software</i></p>
06 Feb, 2023
Payment.Software Expands with Legitimate Cash Discount Service to Help Businesses Hedge Against Inflation
<p>Hickory, North Carolina–</p><p>Payment.Software is happy to announce the addition of a cash discount service to its collection. The company, which has previously aided businesses in money matters by offering payment processing devices and services, is now expanding into this new practice in hopes of assisting enterprises struggling under the inflationary market.</p><p>“Many businesses are feeling the pressure of inflation,” claims the company’s founder, Jason Reid. “Several companies are adding a percentage to the total price of their services or products and claiming this as a 'card fee.' This practice requires proper steps to be followed."</p><p>These upcoming cash discounts are expected to be the company’s most popular service, especially with inflation hitting. Payment.Software explains that cash discounts are meant to add fees to the client, an endeavor with many obstacles. Payment.Software plans to help businesses by informing them of the essential steps needed to conduct this procedure.</p><p>A tip that Payment.Software offers about the service is that, to add an extra charge to the fee, “it has to be itemized and can never directly hit the merchant's account.” Reid explains that it has to be a separate line item on the receipt, and it has to be deducted from the payment process before it hits the merchant's bank account. The company is aware that this technique also raises many tax and payment plan questions—all of which Payment.Software desires to answer for its clients.</p><p>Payment.Software intends to offer this service for in-store merchants and online for WooCommerce websites. They also hope to enact this as a replacement system for QuickBooks payments and beat their rates. “This way,” claims Reid, “business owners can keep their prices the same, increase their margin to help hedge against inflation, and make sure they're legitimate in the way they're adding the fee.”</p><p>Payment.Software helps business owners with flexibility in their payment processing systems by offering tools like Clover machines, Deja Vu, Pax, and several other types of Point Of Sale Systems. The business has often worked with high-risk merchants, like those selling health supplements. Another recent service they have added in the last few months is configuring merchants in-person and online to add credit card fees with their payment gateway legitimately. Similar to cash discounts, this practice also serves as a way for businesses to withstand an inflationary market.</p><p>After realizing how the economy was, Payment.Software looked into this practice and noticed that many businesses were not abiding by these methodical rules. Payment.Software maintains that the benefits of this practice are that business owners won’t have to raise product or service prices but can instead charge an extra cash discount to protect from an inflating market.</p><p><i>Payment.Software is a payment processing company that offers merchants and businesses products like Clover machines. They are recently focused on helping businesses legitimately install cash discounts and charge credit card processing fees. Through these practices, the company aims to help enterprises charge money to hedge against inflation.</i></p><p><i>You can learn more about Payment.Software at their website </i><a href="https://payment.software/about-us/"><i>https://payment.software/about-us/</i></a><i> and by emailing Jason Reid at Jason@Payment.Software</i></p>
05 Feb, 2023
Ibiza Bar Starting 2023 Off Right, With New Health-Conscious Expansions
<p><br> </p><p>As Atlanta's premier nightlife destination, Ibiza Bar and Lounge has always been a hotspot for lively nights out. Recently, however, the popular venue has begun to embrace a more health conscious approach to dining and drinking. Ibiza Bar and Lounge now offers a variety of organic and locally sourced food and drinks, as well as a selection of healthier options for those looking for a more health conscious night out. With its focus on providing customers with healthier alternatives, Ibiza Bar and Lounge is setting a new standard for nightlife in Atlanta.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/92kOd67YAMHAEmVQXyPtS_AXTKasAs6a9h0K8E_GSXysd9upMBzSDFbAzHJsKMTApk8FeRGJhvcqFHK6cC5jzeepiUqQLDTb-XTmEvz_mmGjXlJPUyRwC8zFQ2zVqZhVF5ZP84Vu-NTQDlQsRC8cBd8"></figure><p>As we roll into 2023, Nafeel Ahmed, owner and founder of Ibiza Bar and Lounge is excited about these upcoming health conscious decisions made on behalf of his customers. The nightclub will soon be an amazing spot for vegans to grab a bite to eat. The menu will include a wide variety of vegan dishes and drinks offered to its patrons. From vegan tacos to vegan burgers and vegan cocktails, Ibiza Bar and Lounge will have something for everyone. </p><p>This is just one of the many ways in which Nafeel will be organizing more of his business model around eating healthy and living a healthier lifestyle. The CEO is also planning to offer vegetarian and gluten free options to Ibiza’s menu, hoping to gather a larger crowd of like minded individuals, ready to start the year off right. Their updated menu will serve as the first step to maintain inclusivity to all diet types and extend its health and wellness goals to its clients.</p><p>In addition to these menu expansions, Ibiza Bar is proud to be participating in ZUMBA nights, a new and exciting way to get fit while having fun. By offering this unique fitness experience, Ibiza is able to provide a social and active atmosphere that can be enjoyed by all of its patrons. During ZUMBA nights, guests can expect to learn the latest dance moves, burn some serious calories, and make some new friends. With great music and the added bonus of a healthy and fun workout, ZUMBA nights at Ibiza Bar are sure to be a hit. </p><p>The events will feature licensed ZUMBA instructors who will come to the venue and offer lessons. These fitness-focused evenings will happen throughout January and February. Ibiza Bar and Lounge hopes to make this added event an annual occurrence, as the new years continue to roll. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/aWtcvGZUp6BibePPPb9_4dvUFGASJyaPtzKc134QgefonxRq8z9YSJNt9rQ-8QUsFPaMASM_RWoShdJdCQkI2MNlRXMTTmBeHNTUhkN9QoW9QXzPZHadqTmikfhZx5Tn3n11pqBbWqIuPxOWnFMSpmM"></figure><p>Nafeel has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Marketing and business became a passion for him while he was in high school. Even before social media, Nafeel worked hard to achieve his goals. Nafeel’s vision was to make a place that could be a top party destination in Atlanta, where people could relax and enjoy quality food and atmosphere. Reflecting on his past, Nafeel remembers how he never wanted to miss the chance to make his friends and family members feel amazing on their special days, and so in turn, Ibiza Bar hosts birthday events for each sign of the astrological zodiac chart. </p><p>Ahmed managed to pave his way to success, despite not having the approval and support from his father on his career choice. Nafeel and his family hail from the Middle East and are Muslim. His father was disappointed from the very beginning and refused to support his career choice. </p><p>“Promoting nightclubs, being in the company of women, and consuming alcohol were all against his cultural and religious convictions,” explains Nafeel. “It was not the life he wanted for me, so he was really against it from the start.” Despite these hardships, Nafeel overcame the judgements and self-doubt and decided to embark on the journey of opening his very own lounge bar in downtown Duluth. </p><p>As the business grows, Nafeel aims to bring Ibiza Bar and Lounge closer to the restaurant style business model by offering catering. This process will begin in 2023 and is the first of many steps in building a brand from the dream he started in 2016.</p>
15 May, 2023
Luxury Cars, Boats, and Other Backdrops For Photoshoots and Music Videos–Provided by Nafeel Ahmed
<p><br> </p><p>If you consider yourself a millennial, you likely remember the good old days of classic MTV and reality television shows that were the source of envy for all who watched. The rock stars in their music videos and the rich kids in their expensive houses on shows like “Cribs” were the talk of the nation's teenagers. </p><p>Nafeel Ahmed, multi-faceted entrepreneur and businessman, has taken it upon himself to change the way that we view the finer things in life. While many may see luxury vehicles and yachts as unobtainable, Nafeel views them as opportunities. Alongside his several other successful businesses, he owns and operates a rental company for individuals who hope to utilize these glamorous cars and boats for their next photoshoot, music video, or party. </p><p>This business is just one of many for Nafeel, as he has worked hard for his entire life, building the enterprise that he currently maintains. He also works alongside other small business owners and influencers to teach them the ins and outs of marketing strategies in order to maximize growth. </p><p>Nafeel works to provide support and comfort to his family, which has recently grown. The entrepreneur welcomed a son at the end of 2022 and he is excited to be a shining example to him of what a success story looks like. Coming from a family that chose not to support his endeavors, Nefeel values the idea of a dream becoming reality, against all odds. </p><p>“I’m really proud about my entrepreneurial journey and how far I have come,” Nafeel says. “I will always keep working hard and continue to grow in all aspects of my life, especially financially, spiritually, and more." </p><p>Even within the industry of nightclubs and VIP lounges, Nafeel Ahmed finds himself ahead of the game, going on seven years strong as the owner of Ibiza Bar and Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Ibiza celebrates its success as a transformative gathering place where all are welcome. The young bar owner is hoping to dive further into catering to bring a new audience into the space where they may not have existed previously. In addition, Nafeel wants to operate in a similar way as his luxury car rental company and allow patrons to rent out Ibiza as a place for private events and parties, as well as the location for music videos and other multimedia projects. </p><p>Nafeel takes pride in his efforts as an entrepreneur, giving his talents a place to turn a profit, where others may simply find themselves settling comfortably into their simple lives. Nafeel prefers to grow his businesses, one after another as he watches the way that each one gathers massive success.</p><p>“I find inspiration from seeing other people's success,” he reflects. “I enjoy taking the time to read about success stories and business people like myself. I like listening to their podcasts and learning from their stories, as well as from my own mistakes.” </p><p>Nafeel also attributes a portion of his success to his ability to recognize opportunity and take risks when the need arises. Additionally, he owns a marketing social media management company where he helps other businesses expand using one of the most powerful marketing tools. His understanding of advertisement and marketing allows for continued growth, in any passion that he decides to turn a profit within. </p>
31 Mar, 2023
Year After Year, Nafeel Ahmed Keeps Coming Back With More
<p>For most people, less is more. But for Nafeel Ahmed, <i>more </i>is definitely more. The young and successful businessman has found a profit within every industry in which he’s engaged. With over a decade of experience in marketing and branding, Nafeel has been churning out businesses left and right, as has found fortune in each one. </p><p>As a social media marketer, Nafeel works alongside influencers and small businesses to grow their audience. This increase in traffic is seen on every platform that the entrepreneur works through. Notably, Nafeel has been assisting instagram influencers gain a wider margin of people engaging in their content. He teaches the small business owners and content creators how to approach the intimidating field of networking by showing them how to value the simpler ways to reach a wider audience. </p><p>Even within the industry of nightclubs and VIP lounges, Nafeel Ahmed finds himself ahead of the game, going on seven years strong as the owner of Ibiza Bar and Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his lifetime of hard work and his deep passion for entrepreneurship, Nafeel pushed himself through hardships and hassles to get to where he is now—a successful, multi-faceted business owner. </p><p>Nafeel takes pride in his efforts as an entrepreneur, giving his talents a place to turn a profit, where others may simply find themselves settling comfortably into their simple lives. Nafeel prefers to grow his businesses, one after another as he watches the way that each one gathers massive success.</p><p>“Entrepreneurship is turning your passion into profit,” Nafeel explains. Fortunately for this entrepreneur, Nafeel has a lot of things that he is passionate about, and he has been able to turn a profit on almost every one of them. From nightclubs to boat rentals, Nafeel works non-stop to grow himself as a businessman and philanthropist. </p><p>With the new year in full swing, Nafeel is utilizing the familiar phrase, “New Year, New Me,” which he hopes to incorporate into his new, health conscious mindset. Ibiza bar is introducing a new section to its menu in 2023, which will feature more health-conscious choices. Some of these options will include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free meals. Their updated menu will serve as the first step to maintain inclusivity to all diet types and extend its health and wellness goals to its clients.</p><p>In addition to the Bar’s new menu options, Ibiza will begin hosting ZUMBA nights, where licensed ZUMBA instructors will come to the venue and offer lessons. These fitness-focused evenings will happen throughout January and February. Ibiza Bar and Lounge hopes to make this added event an annual occurrence, as the new years continue to roll. </p><p>“I find inspiration from seeing other people's success,” he reflects. “I enjoy taking the time to read about success stories and business people like myself. I like listening to their podcasts and learning from their stories, as well as from my own mistakes.” </p><p>Nafeel also attributes a portion of his success to his ability to recognize opportunity and take risks when the need arises. Additionally, he owns a marketing social media management company where he helps other businesses expand using one of the most powerful marketing tools. His understanding of advertisement and marketing allows for continued growth, in any passion that he decides to turn a profit within. </p>
22 May, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Launches “Aphrodite”, Fertility Booster Kit for Both At-Home Pregnancy or IVF</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY </i>- Manhattan-based holistic and alternative fertility clinic Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) has launched its newly patented Fertility Boost Kit, known as “Aphrodite”. The kit consists of pills and nasal spray and avoids any kind of injectable medications. In addition, Aphrodite allows patients to avoid office visits, blood draws, and ultrasounds. It can be shipped anywhere in the world and can be used for either trying to conceive at home or for IVF. </p><p>Medical director and founder Dr. Zaher Merhi states that Aphrodite was built upon the same principle as RFC’s patented At-Home IVF Kit, and allows remote patients to receive RFC protocols from the comfort and privacy of their homes.</p><p>RFC has 4 locations in New York and 1 location in Connecticut. “Over 40% of our patients are served remotely,” says Dr. Merhi. “Aphrodite is the latest in our toolkit of virtual and at-home fertility options.”</p><p>Website: rejuvenatingfertility.com<br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a><br>Phone: (203)-557-9696.</p>
09 Mar, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Expands its Personalized IVF Treatments to a unique “Do-it-Yourself IVF” Protocol</strong></p><p><i>Manhattan, NY</i> - Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) has expanded its Do It Yourself (DIY) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) protocol with more options that allow patients to customize their IVF treatment cycles based on their previous experiences and what their body responds to best.</p><p>Based on a large survey of patients, the team at RFC realized that every woman undergoing IVF should have control and autonomy over the treatment and her own body. RFC also concluded that this personalized approach is a key to improving the chances of success and ensuring a positive IVF experience without the patients worrying about medications that they know it does not work for them but yet still prescribed to them. </p><p>A lot of patients who have previously been through IVF treatment were asked whether they know if a medication works or does not work for them. The majority said “yes I know what works for me!”. Examples of other answers included “I know that my body does not respond to clomid” or “Menopur makes my ovaries shut down and does not work for me” or “High dose of injections makes my ovaries shut down” or “This type of trigger shot does not work for me” or “I previously produced good eggs and embryos when I used this injection”… etc. </p><p>Each step of the DIY IVF process has evolved into a more customizable experience due to RFC having access to more treatment options. Each patient receives a consultation, meeting with a doctor who will review her medical history and review any previous results from IVF treatments. This information will help the doctor, along with the patient, determine the best safest course of action for individual needs and ensure that the patient is comfortable with the chosen medications to be used during her IVF stimulation protocol. </p><p>“Our focus is on giving you control and autonomy over your IVF journey, and we believe that having a personalized approach is key to success,” says RFC medical director and founder Dr. Zaher Merhi, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. “Our doctors will provide guidance and recommendations, but the final decision on which medications to use will be made by you in collaboration with the doctor. We believe that giving you control over your own body and treatment plan can help increase your confidence and comfort as well as lower your stress during the IVF process.”</p><p>RFC has multiple locations in both New York and Connecticut to accommodate patients from various locations. It is estimated that 40% of patients come from outside the New York area to receive treatment at RFC's facilities. With the outside monitoring option, patients can have their DIY IVF process monitored locally, making it more convenient and accessible. The final procedure (egg retrieval and embryo transfer) will be performed at one of RFC's state-of-the-art facilities in New York City or Connecticut.</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Center is a medical center specializing in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. It offers non-conventional treatments for individuals seeking to start a family. The center is led by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a world-renowned Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, and has locations in Manhattan, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester, and Brooklyn. The center's goal is to provide high-quality, personalized fertility care to individuals and couples.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Dr. Zaher Merhi: (203) 557-9696</p>
07 Mar, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Updates Its IVF+ Program and its Financing Options Amid Red-Hot Stubborn Inflation</strong></p><p><i>Manhattan, NY</i> - Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), a reproductive health center based in New York and Connecticut, is pleased to announce its updated IVF+ program, a guarantee designed to partner with patients in their pursuit of pregnancy success. Patients pay a fixed fee for three (3) rounds of IVF with the aim of achieving a successful pregnancy, evidenced by a fetal heartbeat. </p><p>The comprehensive IVF treatment program at Rejuvenating Fertility Center covers three cycles to be completed within 9 months from the start of the first cycle. The goal of the program is to achieve a successful clinical pregnancy with a positive fetal heartbeat. In the event that pregnancy is not achieved within the 9-month time frame, the center will refund 70% of the amount paid, excluding the cost of medications. The remaining 30% will be kept as a management fee.</p><p>The IVF process will utilize the latest technology to enhance reproductive outcomes and closely monitor the development of embryos. The utilization of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) will lower the risk of miscarriages and further improve live birth rates, while not increasing the number of embryos transferred. The surplus embryos will be preserved through freezing for later transfer.</p><p>With the IVF + Guaranteed Program at RFC, cycle monitoring will be covered when performed at the center. The services also include egg retrieval, Zymot to choose the better quality sperm, fertilization through ICSI, PGT testing for up to 3 embryos, assisted embryo hatching if necessary, and the first 6 months of freezing of the surplus embryos. A Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) must be performed if any embryos are PGT normal. Additionally, uterine PRP or Intralipid treatments may be recommended by the doctors as part of the comprehensive IVF treatment plan in cases where previous implantation failure or immune issues were encountered.</p><p>The package is only eligible for women who are 37 years of age or younger, have regular periods, or if they have irregular periods but a confirmed diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The partner must also have sperm that is good enough for ICSI, but does not apply to TESA or surgically obtained sperm.</p><p>The following services are not covered under the package: screening tests such as blood work for STD screening and others, HSG (Hysterosalpingogram), and SIS (Saline Infusion Sonogram); IVF medications; outside monitoring; ovarian PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma); ozone sauna; male services such as semen analysis, MESA/TESA, and sperm cryopreservation; and continued storage past 6 months.</p><p>RFC also introduces new financing options in response to inflation:</p><p>CapexMD is known for being stress-free, affordable, and offers financing options for all types of fertility treatments. The loan process includes competitive rates and there is a variety of options so that each family can find the financing that works best for their needs. CapexMD has a staff of specialists in the fertility financing industry and can offer personalized attention and quick approval – often within 24 hours. The flexible terms and lack of annual fees make this a great option for those trying to conceive.</p><p>Future Family has been featured in Glamour, Wired, Forbes, and other outlets and offers premium fertility financing whether patients are looking for IVF or egg freezing. Exclusive medication and lab discounts, support from fertility experts, low-interest rates, and no prepayment penalties make this an attractive choice for patients looking to finance their fertility treatments.</p><p>LendingClub offers many financing solutions, from business to personal loans, and one of the areas of support is patient financing, which includes fertility treatments. Patients have the option to finance up to three services through LendingClub Patient Solutions in one comprehensive loan. This includes IVF treatment, medications, genetic testing, fertility preservations, and/or donor services. </p><p>RFC’s founder and medical director, Dr. Zaher Merhi, says that IVF+ has been expanded and enhanced with the goal of offering patients as much financing flexibility as possible. “At RFC, our goal is healthy babies in the most cost effective ways especially in times where inflation has been red hot!,” Dr. Merhi says. “We are willing to work with patients to make their dreams of parenthood a reality, which is why we offer IVF+. We want to find a unique solution to every problem, be it medical or financial.”</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Center is a medical center specializing in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. It offers non-conventional treatments, such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation, for individuals seeking to start a family. The center is led by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a world-renowned Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, and has locations in Manhattan, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester, and Brooklyn. The center's goal is to provide high-quality, personalized fertility care to individuals and couples.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Dr. Zaher Merhi: (203) 557-9696</p>
10 Jan, 2023
A Hero in Healthcare: Mahipal Brahambhatt, and How He Plans to Shake-Up The Industry
<p>There is one topic that always seems to garner heated discussion within American households: healthcare. The industry itself has become a staple in political debates as well as discussions regarding economics and sociology. Regardless of the different stances one can take on healthcare as a whole, one thing is for sure–we need it. The fact is, U.S. per capita health-care spending nearly quadrupled from <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/research/a-dozen-facts-about-the-economics-of-the-u-s-health-care-system/">1980 to 2018</a>, and in many cities, health-care prices vary widely for the same service. At this point, most Americans would agree that something about the system by which our healthcare runs needs a change. That is where Mahipal Brahambhatt comes in. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SDtQQ9ZpWRoVcS-yDS35p1IRciRcznDvnAw2Knh_pNuVuWv-3xzIwVUb0eVEUeZwABCtdinBDwI0omEgZ-8Tj6y_w-6ilzlbAJT8Cypbsr5CPf8F2JL1xHtv7Ru9FEj9OQZ72scSAZb02r1N7-u9kWiUt4NxgDxvv-nfebhaug6Woo7wGGMgpRd9XKomKw"><figcaption>Mahipal Brahambhatt</figcaption></figure><p>Mahipal is a DevOps engineer working at Change Healthcare. He is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes that enable the smooth and efficient delivery of healthcare services. He has been working closely with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that the IT systems being developed meet those needs. By working to improve and optimize healthcare IT systems continuously, Mahipal plays a critical role in ensuring that Change Healthcare can deliver the highest quality of care to its patients.</p><p>Mahipal and his team at Change Healthcare work tirelessly to implement automation and continuous delivery pipelines to improve the speed and reliability of healthcare IT systems. This update in technological advancements is expected to be revolutionary within the industry of healthcare in the United States. </p><p>Automation has been revolutionizing many industries. However, healthcare has been found to be slower than most to adopt automation. This process helps improve patient outcomes by supporting technological advancements, making processes more efficient and effective. Common examples of healthcare automation currently include sending text messages to patients reminding them of upcoming appointments. Automation can also warn clinicians of known contraindications and interactions for drugs by accessing a database.</p><p>“Automation will become an essential part of human life in the near future,” explains Mahipal. “This will be a great tool that will enable us to work on more critical inventions instead of repeating the same work every day.” He urges the industry forward with the utilization of these advancements as he develops and maintains infrastructure as code, using tools such as Terraform and Ansible, to make it easier to deploy and manage healthcare IT systems.</p><p>By working alongside healthcare IT professionals, Mahipal is able to design and implement secure and compliant systems that meet the needs of healthcare organizations. Without automation, and Mahipal’s role in this industry, the stuttering of growth within healthcare systems could slow to a stop altogether. His revolutionary expertise is shaking up healthcare as a whole, as he is focused on accelerating the transformation of the U.S. healthcare system through the power of the Change Healthcare Platform.</p><p>These changes are integral to the growing and changing industry of health care services in the United States. Technology is shifting and this industry must be able to keep up. Mahipal hopes that his knowledge and hard work with Change Healthcare will be able to spearhead the charge into change, for a better, national healthcare industry.</p>
08 Dec, 2022
Leojeany Style Representative Sent to NY Fashion Week
<p><i>New York, NY</i> - Leojeany, a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan, was happy to sponsor a representative for the company at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.</p><p>The brand, which originated in XinJiang, China, is now centered in New York City. The company sponsored a representative to the week-long series of fashion walks and exhibits in order to observe the newest trends in fashion and apply them to the company’s look. Each exhibit at NYC Fashion Week served to motivate Leojeany as a company to spring forward with its mission of featuring bold colors and intense details to everyday apparel.</p><p>At Fashion Week, Leojeany found plenty to inspire its team, which specializes in streetwear and high fashion. The events served as a learning experience for the company, which is presently in its startup phase, as it as a brand already leans toward breakthrough styles such as daring hairstyles and makeup looks that are commonly seen on the runway. One of four major fashion weeks throughout the world, New York Fashion Week showcases designers’ creations through catwalks and presentations that allow stylists and designers to network. This aspect of the experience was important for Leojeany as it seeks to build its own network of connections within the fashion world. </p><p>During fashion week, Leojeany’s representative attended a panel hosted by several iconic fashion designers and well-known tennis champions, who spoke on the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. Other events included shows by legendary fashion brands Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show featuring black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk tracksuits.</p><p>Another important event that the company’s representative attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and took place as a celebration of two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>His company looks forward to applying what it learned at New York Fashion Week to its ongoing services, which include fashion photography, personal shopping and styling, and more. “Attending Fashion Week was integral to the future of our brand,” Li shares. “Working in fashion means always being on top of trends and interpreting them for different clients.” </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RbLfZGMMB-LBKgMift14qCRmbxWBNFknDIasvRjrt260J0zeziPFXEHxzyIs8SZJUrrM14GJ098Q2CS8glGHLRK5eQqoR2kI-Mp8NEg3zjjkLOKxbEzv4z_DbZVDn40bvv7MNRmsVYhW-8iLA2p12DwpcmP-hnkvKiW2VpJdSzxKJTMUwlUHLYS9fm_CAw"></figure><p>Leojeany founder Leo Li, upon reviewing the entirety of Fashion Week, mentioned that the brand is interested in incorporating these new trends, such as the straight neon hairstyles at the Fendi show, and the Warhol influence seen at the Tommy Hilfiger show in the form of bold colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas. </p><p>On the topic of success, Li claims,“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it. Entrepreneurship is being willing to take a risk and work hard to achieve your goals.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Leojeany Sponsors Style Representative at NY Fashion Week
<p><i>New York, NY</i> - Leojeany, a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan, was pleased to sponsor a spokesperson for the company at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.</p><p>At Fashion Week, Leojeany found plenty to inspire its team, which specializes in streetwear and high fashion. The events served as a learning experience for the company, which is currently in its startup phase, as it as a brand already leans toward breakthrough styles such as extreme hairstyles and makeup looks such as what is commonly seen on the runway. One of four major fashion weeks throughout the world, New York Fashion Week showcases designers’ creations through catwalks and exhibits that allow stylists and designers to network.</p><p>This aspect of the experience was key for Leojeany as it seeks to expand its own network of connections within the fashion world. One key event that the company’s representative attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and took place as a celebration of two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>Leojeany’s representative also attended a panel hosted by several iconic fashion designers and well-known tennis champions, who spoke on the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. Other events included shows by legendary fashion brands Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show featuring black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk tracksuits.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/NInPFWt8DnfbMpvMwpKErERzResP2iJ9Q_ihKKMBJkKWoQOVhBGzNhx4uNu6_rBYOStwAvZ3ythXVS-6ajOqkC9HPsJ-4bZAyhXhAQgML-j8zvdJzUT0scxxd_C3m8PONP9XfYnbE3hQFUVCDOD9ATYuArMX_T7w4xPs3-zZKmZ-TCEhfepnyZriP077-A"></figure><p>Leojeany founder Leo Li, upon reviewing the entirety of Fashion Week, mentioned that the brand is interested in incorporating key trends, such as the straight neon hairstyles at the Fendi show, and the Warhol influence seen at the Tommy Hilfiger show in the form of bold colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas. “Attending Fashion Week was integral to the future of our brand,” Li shares. “Working in fashion means always being on top of trends and interpreting them for different clients.”</p><p>The company, originally from XinJiang, China and now based in New York City, sent a representative to the week-long series of fashion walks and events in order to observe the latest trends in la mode and apply them to the business’s brand. Each exhibit at NYC Fashion Week was meant to motivate Leojeany as a company to push further its mission of combining bold colors and exotic patterns to everyday apparel.</p><p>His company is pleased to apply what it learned at New York Fashion Week to its plethora of services, which will now include fashion photography, personal shopping and styling, and more. “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it,” says Li. “Entrepreneurship is being willing to take a risk and work hard to achieve your goals.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Leojeany Brand Takes On Photography
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK–</p><p>A model styling company in New York freshly spread the word it would segue into photography. The brand, Leojeany, is celebrated by models all around the area and known for its bold approach to fashion.</p><p>From XinJiang, China, the Leojeany brand currently works out of Manhattan, New York City prepping models around the area and styling them for shows. The company has a history in preparing models for shoots, instituting new styles in the world of high fashion with casual yet crazy hair and makeup, each thought of by the founder himself.</p><p>“I’d like to normalize the word crazy,” says the creator of Leojeany, Leo Li. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZT2s-x836EQ2a-dlNn3oAJremaJTMqqooMee7WPgUwbqCDosmde2EpRH8o63biYrn8RXr4tGIi5I5EzSvR1AwDdEkO_0pvCdOWyQXwkkehWR06os4hGOqZPpb8y2psPFsXszMlaDSvOxl1XsYTDDxF4-zjNmO0Tt8-2mtvLKWAiXl7M_Np81WE7kW57QPw"></figure><p>Li is the stylist, model, actor, and influencer behind the brand. The college student has far-reaching fashion experience, often realizing trends before others can due to his natural eye for new design.</p><p>Now, the Leojeany brand likes a look that hasn’t been done before, one that shocks viewers and is extreme in every way. Styling people around the area is a staple of the Leojeany brand and company clients are often seen in loud and vibrant colors. Li desires for Leojeany to push fashion boundaries and remain favorable to tall, innovative choices and crazy cuts, while still retaining that the taste stays trendy and applicable. </p><p>The team behind Leojeany has expertise in styling talent, many of whom also know its founder, Li, as a comrade and creator. Many of the Leojeany clients come from this group of genuine relationships and real connections, NYC residents exposing the Leojeany name through great experiences and word-of-mouth.</p><p>The rest of the marketing needed for the Leojeany brand is done through social media, which Leojeany sees as a great way to spread the Leojeany name. </p><p>On Instagram, Leojeany records and recounts big fashion happenings, which included many shows from New York Fashion Week in September 2019. The videos and photos on the platform feature Leojeany style inspirations, several of which the company first found at Fashion Week. Images of stunning architecture, fascinating people, and daring dress dot the page, along with a many images taken of Li at New York Fashion Week networking events. Through this mode, models from around the world are drawn toward Leojeany, excited by the attractive look of the big stage. </p><p>Evidence of the ventures of Leojeany can be seen on each of its social media platforms, handles which expose to his fashion followers the Leojeany life, inviting them to keep up with the Leojeany journey. As a marketing tactic, Leojeany’s outlets strive to be as distinct as possible to the brand’s unique personality. The content viewers enjoy is bold, fun, and fearless just as the Leojeany style intends to be. Yet, when one looks closely at the photos, one notices a special quality to them.</p><p>As Leojeany delves further into photography, Li hopes for Leojeany content to stay real and true yet extravagant, casual yet highly fashionable. Currently, all photos are taken with the transparency of a phone lens. Leojeany wishes to shift into photography by curating a community of like-minded, real, and positive individuals around the brand.</p><p>Living in what Li calls the “best city in the world” has inspired the brand’s creativity and Li intends to spread the company around the Manhattan, NY area. But with a love for traveling, Li is fully for potentially partnering with new brands and shooting models around the globe.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
10 Apr, 2024
Crash Tech Recon
<p><strong>Crash Tech Launches Multiple New Mobile Offices in Coverage Areas Nationwide</strong></p><p><i>Canton, OH</i> - Forensic crash reconstruction company Crash Tech has announced that its 2022-2023 expansion plans include deploying new mobile offices in new coverage areas in multiple US states. Given the success of the company’s new Texas office opening last year, Crash Tech has made the decision to move into Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. Once these offices have all deployed, the company will establish a new coverage area in Washington State and Oregon.</p><p>Every year, there are more than 6 million car accidents in the US. Road crashes are the country’s leading cause of death. In 2021, 42,915 people were killed in car accidents in the US, which is up from 38,824 fatalities reported in 2020. Forbes reports that according to the<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/statecosts/index.html"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>, collisions result in substantial monetary damages; traffic crash deaths cost around $55 billion annually in medical costs and lost wages.</p><p>As the number of car accident related lawsuits continues to climb along with the number of collisions, the need for crash construction services has risen. This growing need has led to Crash Tech’s expansion, and the 100% veteran owned and operated company will be expanding its staff of current law enforcement officers to fill the needs in the new offices, including the addition of a Biomechanics Expert and Federal Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer who also specializes in Commercial Trucking Crashes.</p><p>Representatives of Crash Tech recently spoke at an educational discussion panel, discussing the ethical application of crash reconstruction, at the Pennsylvania State Police Reconstruction Seminar. The team feels that the company’s marked growth within the last few years is partially due to increased awareness of the need for crash reconstruction services, which is why the company participated in the event in Pennsylvania.</p><p>Company founder and CEO Eric Brown, Marine Corps Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer, started Crash Tech in 2011, recognizing a need for crash reconstruction services. “Similar companies utilize engineers, who learn about crashes from books, watching videos, and in controlled labs,” says Brown. “The difference with us is that we have decades of experience responding to and investigating live crash scenes,<i><strong> </strong></i>seeing the vehicles there on their marks, seeing and collecting the evidence left at the scene, helping render aid to the victims, and even testifying on the stand in court. That’s something you can't learn from a book.”</p><p>The newly expanded staff will also all be veterans and active duty law enforcement officers, certified and accredited to investigate and reconstruct serious injury and fatality motor vehicle crashes. Along with the additional offices, Crash Tech will shortly be launching a new website with a proprietary Premier Partner Program. This platform will allow attorneys that handle motor vehicle collision cases to connect with one another, share information, and access unique features - all free of charge to legal teams.</p><p>“Our motto is that we guarantee real, relevant, reliable results,” says Brown. “Our investigations are based on truth, science, and hard physical evidence that allows our clients - civil and criminal attorneys and insurance claims adjusters - to negotiate or litigate cases from a position of power.”</p><p>Crash Tech’s cutting-edge technology, Brown adds, takes the “he said/she said” out of vehicle collision cases. “We calculate vehicle speeds and their relations to each other through time and distance to determine what caused the crash and who was ultimately at fault,” Brown explains. “We use the latest software, including drones, which can map environments and vehicles to scale in 3D. We can then take those models and turn them into animations to put the viewer back into a driver's seat and show exactly what the driver could or could not have seen coming into a crash. We can animate what the vehicles did and how they reacted throughout the crash.”</p><p>He says that Crash Tech’s team of Certified Forensic Vehicle Inspectors can determine if vehicle damage caused a crash or was caused by the crash. They can also download the "Black Boxes" from cars and semis, giving them more data to find out which vehicle was at fault. “Then we build court exhibits and testify as experts on behalf of the attorneys who hire us,” he says. “We work with our clients from start to finish. Our quality of work is why the company has doubled in size every year, even during the pandemic.”</p><p>Brown was recently named one of Business Elite's 2023 40 under 40, aspiring young business leader, and top industry disruptor. He will be accepting his accolades at the Elite Business Awards gala in March 2023. “They call me the Crash King," says Brown. “I'm just trying to make it possible for our clients to provide hard evidence and get the appropriate results.”</p><p>The additional staff for the newest mobile offices will all be accredited reconstructionists with proven track records as experts in their field. This will allow Crash Tech to grow its footprint into even more new states and territories. “Crash Tech will continue to innovate and set trends that other companies follow,” Brown says. “We already have plans in motion to radically reshape how expert witness firms do business and want to continue to push the industry to be held to the highest of standards.”</p><p>Website:<a href="http://www.crashtechreconstruction.com/"> www.crashtechreconstruction.com</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/crashtechreconstruction"> https://www.facebook.com/crashtechreconstruction</a></p><p>Contact Eric Brown - eric.brown@crashtechreconstruction.com</p>
11 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9b2gBPfvKjPTWyEikwCgtE-JR40AFfIOYDzRzP7NkjN52lMmZT8FwtFIaJBB2QvmmoUaSFBWa3m9SZqu2sufNScZq5nRbdIKOn-kfQjNe4LWO0ZzFooOL13lxKFEEFMSBwcUqLTS9ZY8JsZzBdTVS5rZ3hpFLg6EeAOfEJCWwQoMtiSH0kD1a1EM0SjZzg"></figure><p><strong>Stylist Leo Li: the Biggest Fashion Takeaways from 2022</strong></p><p>As he prepares for Milan Fashion Week, college-age prodigy Leo Li - @Leojeany across social media - looks back on the key fashion trends that made 2022 a landmark year for style. “One thing that made 2022 stand out is the pandemic drawing to a close,” Leo says. “No more 24/7 loungewear and sweats - many stopped working from home and went back to the office. So as people were able to go out again, the fashion train - which had nearly stopped during COVID - was back on track.”</p><p>As a stylish and fashion photographer, Leo does hair, makeup, personal styling, and photography shoots in some of Manhattan’s hottest locations. His work appears on runways and nightclubs, and he was recently photographed himself at New York Fashion Week, attending the exclusive Glam Slam event.</p><p>“It was amazing to see everyone back out for New York Fashion Week,” Leo says. “As a younger emerging stylist, it was an important event for me to attend, and helped prepare me for Milan Fashion Week in February.” He says that as the holiday season approaches, what he’s observed year-long, including his experiences at NY Fashion Week and a recent New York Louis Vuitton Soho Pop-up, have defined his vision of what 2022 fashion was.</p><p>“As society moved out of a work-from-home space,” Leo says, “fashion evolved along with that mindset and we saw lots of cozy knits and comfortable pieces elevated to a designer level.” Tibi, Skims, and Cuyana offered luxurious bottoms in quality fabrics, with the idea that fashion can still be comfortable.</p><p>Another big 2022 trend has been voluminous silhouettes. “We saw puff sleeves in dresses and tops,” says Leo, “and lots of oversize shirts, which will continue into Winter 2022-2023 with chunky sweaters, and into Spring of 2023 with oversized blazers.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uu7LCFBk4FYZ02q0xNG21YtHZbK5hz0ItsaHB-w8HU4rvnViw6xSvtcuPj3_jOvQ-9kVd2aTquOf0XZI9kwC1NZpY-4dBdQ2uzz_RMtjpD5M7Cwi6oyDl6RzgHTfmUmUbxe4ga9mvhPi-t-4WJQzMFGgwdsh0USeRW-s_TX0-C8BOjcaAkux9dolYSYEHQ"></figure><p>The key color trend for 2022 was purple. Ganni, Zara, Coach, Prabal Gurung, and other designers all opted for varying shades of violet during 2022, especially in the fall. Along with this regal, feminine color went the regency trend, characterized by corsets, pearls, dainty cardigans, and delicate florals.</p><p>“We also saw lots and lots of the bra top,” says Leo, “from designers like Bevza, Jonathan Simkhai, Ozma - usually layered, but not always. 2022 has been a great time for the spread of body positivity, with big brands like Victoria’s Secret now offering more inclusive sizing, so this trend was for everyone.”</p><p>He adds that the last month of 2022 is dedicated to Y2K fashion: bubble dresses, cut-outs, super-low-rise jeans, sequins, and more. Platform shoes are back, a throwback to the 60’s and the millennium. “Larroudé, Katy Perry, Simon Miller, and more gave us big, chunky clogs and sandals,” says Leo. “We saw lots of super-low rise bottoms from Miaou, Ester Manas, With Jean, and more.”</p><p>He says those brands and others also jumped on board the cutout trend, which showed up in skin-baring dresses, skirts, pants, and tops from Versace, Alexander McQueen, Dundas, Courrèges, among others. “2022 was about getting back out there,” Leo says. “Taking risks, breathing deep, living life - after everything had shut down. We are still adjusting to a new normal, but I think everyone agrees that we have a new global perspective of how precious life is, and that you have to live each day to the fullest.”</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</a></p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@leojeany"> https://www.tiktok.com/@leojeany</a></p><p> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<p><strong>Stylist Leo Li (@Leojeany): Winter 22-23 is Kitschy & Colorful</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1cuqfwepDFssuaVLE3Ir51odMPF9YYDhnYo8BxA0B7sG7beg1nor4b-gNsxrvG0fGlAr1Ltny-7q96nPP2qjP94np_SD2uXWEJxEc8P8q3NPU1UKdWfQMXrArzG1EJcBVPU68DYGElPObh3Gq-b98mX0-emvXE0W1VE7Us1bgzSo5Fr-Mcb2a9216mnZyw"></figure><p>Stylist and fashion photographer Leo Li may be 18 years old, but he knows fashion. In fact, this style-savvy college student and influencer recently attended New York Fashion Week, where he attended shows by huge designers like Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith - and now he is preparing to attend Milan Fashion Week in February 2023.</p><p>Leo’s work has graced New York runways and has been spotted at Manhattan’s hottest clubs. He’s an icon in the making, and he predicts that this winter’s trends will be everything he loves: color, sparkle, and unexpected silhouettes.</p><p>“Cinch in your waist and be ready for flowing, translucent fabrics,” he enthuses. “Okay, it’s going to get cold in New York - but we’re so excited for this look. Dior and Balmain gave us futuristic metal corsets, Versace opted for silk satin, and Gucci did sheer black net over taupe silk.”</p><p>He adds that the key to keeping warm with these delicate fabrics is layering them with another of the season’s biggest trends: huge, bulky, chunky knits. “I loved the thick sweaters that Molly Goddard paired with tulle evening dresses,” says Leo. “Yohji Yamamoto had models drowning in layers of wool, with huge mushroom-shaped hats. That might not be for everyone, but we're loving the 90's throwback to the sweater set, updated by Chanel.” Big sweaters don’t have to be shapeless, though - Louis Vuitton featured Fair Isle sweaters knotted at the waist.</p><p>Leo adds that skirts are most definitely in for winter. “Messy maxi skirts are so much fun in a variety of textures,” he says. “In sharp contrast, we saw super-tailored skirt suits from Erdem, Thom Browne, and Giambattista Valli. Very sleek, very polished. I like to pair these with another seasonal trend: the updated bomber jacket. I love the metallic version from Chanel and embellished versions from Prada and Elie Saab.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fq0G211MSqbi4s8Yf-hwn73H56wZ3Ci1ROMzYkWvgU35dW3qTFT4mZMaYNvgzvotyN6VDX-86vxPw-pzdjBnlQmcxIrju0O_o46QLEhjI-Yg5QDXAItWj2KaMTwUFcbILXWYtYM5MaCBbtE6U77-630osEVEMwcxK86WD5FW2ejgQ45zJtoj3mNGLQJlQg"></figure><p>As a bold ambassador of vibrant colors, Leo is wild about another big winter trend: brilliant stripes. He points to Christopher John Rogers' kaleidoscope of rainbow striped pieces, and Chanel and DSquared2 both showing off brightly striped tunics and shirt dresses. “This, along with the Zany Granny aesthetic - super colorful crochet that we saw with Moschino, Etro, and Rosetta Getty - proves that color is a hot trend, sure to keep the winter blues away,” says Leo.</p><p>He adds that the key to incorporating each of these vibrant trends is starting off small, then testing your comfort zone. “For a client who usually sticks to neutrals, I’d start with one statement piece - say The Series Granny Scarf, which is a gorgeous brightly-colored crochet piece,” says Leo. “I’ll have that client throw the scarf over their trademark neutral overcoat and let them experiment with color. Then we can start to branch out and try new pieces to mix and match.”</p><p>He adds that a popular winter trend that anyone can appreciate is the vest. “You can go for opulent, like the Chloé shearling/leather vest; dressy, like Christian Dior's matador-influenced tuxedo vest; or classic, like Alessandra Rich's buttoned waistcoat,” Leo says. “We’ve seen denim, leather, silk - vests in all lengths and all materials. It’s an easy layering piece that anyone can experiment with.”</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<p><strong>Stylist and Photographer Leojeany Offers Styling Tips for Winter</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/lJtUvPVQBz3V93fmXHWo0MuzPXZpxMtrBLCf8yWUirVMHUvWSB0kHmNQa4vTcztpShQr3FKXidiH280gRn6I7J9WzAQUzMlme4WN1-eo7fw9z_tLwronJv25bJaXVqfyCGPtrtPSyd1EOTR2XsGZaqbeLc4z40DRLGXiCvfms_5CLCf3yJUxk8PY-Vh_Ig"></figure><p>Not many 18-year-old college students find themselves traveling the world to attend the fashion industry’s most exclusive events - but that’s exactly where Leo Li, originally from XinJiang, China, is headed. In February 2023, he’ll attend Milan Fashion Week, one of the world’s Big Four fashion weeks, and one of the most important yearly events in the industry.</p><p>When he isn’t globe-trotting, Leo Li attends college in Manhattan, where he is also building his fashion brand Leojeany. He serves as a stylist and photographer, and his work has graced New York City runways and has been seen at the city’s hottest clubs and cafes. Now he’s agreed to share his top winter fashion tips as the city of New York dons hats and coats and prepares for cold weather.</p><p>“Winter is the perfect time to experiment with layering,” Leo says. “It’s fun and chic to blend different colors and different patterns, especially if you’re willing to take risks. I always advise my clients to start off any outfit with a plain white tank, like the ones seen at Prada. It goes with everything and is a perfect base layer.” He adds that his other favorite base layer is the classic white button-up, seen with updated accents by designers like Tory Burch and Prabal Gurung.</p><p>He says that a huge trend this winter is the bomber jacket, especially vintage style and oversized versions, as seen at Isabel Marant, Raf Simons and Sacai. “We saw some really fun luxe versions of the flight jacket for fall,” Leo says, “by designers like Prada, Elie Saab, and LaQuan Smith. Embellishments, different fabrics - this is a fun silhouette that works for anyone.”</p><p>Erdem, Thom Browne, and Giambattista Valli all promoted skirt suits for a fun, flirty, and feminine alternative to trousers for winter 2022-2023. Leo advises pairing these suits with warm tights and the aforementioned luxe bomber jacket for a surprising twist on a classic.</p><p>“Something I think is really fun that’s trending this winter is the Zany Granny aesthetic,” says Leo. “Personally, I’m obsessed with bright colors - and this trend centers around brightly colored crochet. We’re seeing crazy knit pieces from Moschino, Etro, and Rosetta Getty, and I’m loving it. For most of my clients, I say don’t go head to toe - piece one quirky crochet piece to mix into your wardrobe.”</p><p>He adds that knits in general are, yet again, an important trend that is currently exhibited in the form of bulky Aran knit layers by Yohji Yamamoto, 90's-inspired twin sets by Chanel, chunky Fair Isle sweaters by Louis Vuitton, and thick sweaters paired with evening gowns by Molly Goddard. He says this trend lets you stay warm and cozy while looking chic.</p><p>“We’re also seeing a lot of eyelet detail, brightly colored stripes, and vests in varying lengths this season,” says Leo. “Chloé did a shearling and leather vest paired with white poplin dresses, and Christian Dior and Alessandra Rich both did really chic tailored waistcoats. They’re unisex and can add flare to any outfit - while adding another layer for warmth.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/rkP2GwmSqvK5BjMS9uGQsngVYqFQflfJ0Xkcr7TttYOpNvCPGrqSklaB7Xgs2WOMaYZybPM3RZuECWoaqKalmnlKuzaZFbiC1w6MSrkNu7RsqxPlYTqNNmnVLAGuGCCOC_JdVLizyVYO1RlDcz6tQsR-rHhx5LpffiJ2wdyWTSOfv3XVmcMCDIeoQ7U8Nw"></figure><p>Leo wraps up his winter fashion tips with a fun trend for holiday parties: sparkle, shimmer, and shine. “A fun sheen is no longer reserved for nighttime,” he says, “but it makes great party gear. Look at Chanel’s metallic bombers, Jil Sander’s shiny thigh-high boots, and Valentino’s gold sequin sweaters. And don’t forget your denim - not just jeans, but denim dusters and top coats as unconventional tailoring toppers.”</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"> </a>@leoliofficial</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z-rNZ9U9XDxvs_NEOK5dJrNb_v6ITo9WyGZ8YGilxKHW9md69Oq7Ebsc_5tr0jmYneU-KCat8Adt4VhwVys_12Jv2IpQwID_q-6OuWNpH-8hosB2hPVsKw1oRCe_0VBA36PyTdfXA1MQ_wMwHbym4J7WeanfQhXC5w1PGUiIfLrakMILTrG3qUjpSL_Ixg"></figure><p><strong>Leo Li: a Fashion Journey From Manhattan to Milan</strong></p><p>One of Manhattan’s hottest emerging stylists and fashion photographers is 18-year-old college student and influencer, Leo Li, known as @Leojeany across social media. He treats his thousands of followers and fans to inside glimpses of the fashion world: inside exclusive Fashion Week events, luxury designer pop up shops, an insider’s view of the runway, and more.</p><p>Born in XinJiang, China, Leo came to the US at the age of 14 and went to high school on the Jersey Shore. Now he takes his signature style to Manhattan’s hottest clubs and cafes, and has become even more of a globe-trotter as he attends fashion weeks around the world. Next on his itinerary: Milan.</p><p>“I’m so pleased to be attending exclusive events at Milan Fashion Week,” Leo says. “I have some close friends and associates who will be walking as models on the runway, so I’m going to support them, as well as to network with designers and other stylists and photographers.”</p><p>As an influencer, he has created his own brand, Leojeany. He is passionate about fashion, and remembers that he’s always loved designer looks, even from a young age. He recently attended New York Fashion week, rubbing shoulders with big names like Bella Hadid, Kate Moss, Lori Harvey, Julia Fox, Chole Bailey, and Dixie D’Amelio. He was photographed by Getty Images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca for Glam Slam: Session 3, an event celebrating the relationship between tennis and fashion.</p><p>“Milan Fashion Week is going to be different,” says Leo. “In New York, the big featured designers were Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi - in Milan, we’re going to be seeing most Italian designers - Marni, Roberto Cavalli, Bulgari. Italy really sets the stage for the rest of the world when it comes to fashion, so I can’t wait to see what the runway reveals.”</p><p>New York and Milan are two of the world’s biggest events in the fashion industry. In fact, there are several fashion weeks that are referred to as the “Big Four”: New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Every year, these cities host a week-long (approximately) series of fashion events, where a variety of brands (or houses) display their latest collections, presented to both buyers and to the media. These collections influence upcoming trends for the current and forthcoming seasons.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nX1XcnBn57XOjMFA6uklaka58R1BTKH9jLcb8eqr1NnuVcZIzkKIUKQNqsrCkcOdOOKpPrWdBkSjOs2hWWnY_hwJlF_TsLqXq8yCqdRIlL0KpOqEfdupO3Pa6XCWOSph4k2lSJusmvW3eTP9qqBSgiD4mfeqPUiAcB43SPzfss5WNp6a4IC_bsQRRQiiA"></figure><p>“Milan is one of the Big Four because it has a rich heritage of style, a recognized organization, and is home to some of the world’s most renowned designers,” says Leo. “It’s one of the main fashion capitals of the entire world. What many people don’t realize is that the cute cardigan they spot at the mall has its roots in something seen on a runway in Milan. Colors, cuts, patterns, accessories, makeup trends, and more are all influenced by what we see at Fashion Week.”</p><p>Leo is fascinated by fashions from all over the world. He speaks both English and Chinese and is proud of his heritage and his roots. As an influencer and content creator, he represents several notable brands; as a stylish, his work has been seen on New York City runways; and his dream is to see his fashion photographer on the pages of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I have big dreams,” he says. “I’m starting young because there’s so much I want to accomplish. You don’t hear of many 18-year-old fashion hopefuls attending Milan Fashion Week - I recognize that I’m incredibly blessed to be on this path. I work very hard and I’m willing to put in the time and energy to make my dreams come true.”</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:@leoliofficial</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<p><strong>Stylist/Photographer Leojeany Preps for Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WkDHL-pKy-DD-CElHx9zk8sAB04-iAHa1Kp-bSX5LWRSm3A2sjqZnTibshlpK39vQOi10lLslPQSLANm_kGfert9UVpgoHsOsTsWg9roHuoQd9RSckMRcjFgsUnXSNVQ4y-c_8-rx20sJf-QrLmGgrU1R5QrcMr677XCI1Fi3qqOApMgSvmOiwFsnfH0uA"></figure><p>Leo Li is an 18-year-old college student, originally from XinJiang, China, who now rules the streets of Manhattan with his trademark urban style. His fashion and influencing brand, Leojeany, is taking social media by storm as he posts across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.</p><p>As he looks into making the transition from influencer/content creator to actor and model, Leo has already established himself as a talented fashion photographer and high-profile stylist. He has been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo, the New York Entrepreneur, and other news platforms, and recently attended New York Fashion Week.</p><p>On his social media, Leo offers fans and followers an inside glimpse into the hottest fashion events; for example, he recently posted a video inside the New York Louis Vuitton Soho Pop-up, something most people will never get a chance to see otherwise. He shared exclusive images of his time at NY Fashion Week’s Glam Slam event, which combined two American icons: fashion and tennis.</p><p>Now Leo and his entourage prepare to attend Milan Fashion Week, having scored a highly coveted invitation, where several of his close associates will be walking the runway. Leo will have a front row seat as the latest, hottest trends hit the catwalk. “Fashion is magic,” Leo says. “I’ve always had a passion for modeling, photography, and the runway. I’m obsessed with brilliant colors. I can’t wait to see what Milan has in store.”</p><p>He’ll be styled in his own trademark look, which has graced New York City’s top clubs, and which he sported at NY Fashion Week shows by Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Leo’s styled looks have been seen on multiple New York models, and his style often incorporates pops of color, wild makeup, and extreme hairstyles.</p><p>Milan Fashion Week will showcase the forthcoming Fall/Winter collections by luxury designers such as Marni, Roberto Cavalli, and Bulgari. This extremely exclusive event, held in the fashion capital of Italy, is one of the year’s most anticipated celebrations of style. Milan Fashion Week will feature over 150 events, presentations, and shows, held both indoors and in historic outdoor venues such as Piazza del Duomo, Milan’s main piazza; and the courtyard of Castello Sforzesco, a medieval citadel.</p><p>This groundbreaking annual event truly sets the tone for fashion and style for the entire world. Trends revealed on the catwalk are later seen on Hollywood’s biggest A-list celebrities, musicians, and professional athletes; and then styles based on these collections are then modified and mass produced for the everyday fashionista. Italy is the heart of fashion, and Milan Fashion Week is where it all stems from.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2kGtt0XU3oeR-ApPd_CNF3VwQDbJTLfIV2RNNYKn8raTjEJ01XYQug9vQriEPyEWYlOYSAQxdUSYKJEVTwNKzalSF9emL_DH1WERz7xlmYuhxLCaWru1i1sAZ7FUwROmn14KEIVEm4Yj9r9ZoIVX-pZzAI5BJO_knx-u-kQnbzPsZpRUvBcdYsQ5jNyzCg"></figure><p>“I’m so honored and excited to be traveling to Italy for Milan Fashion Week,” says Leo. “It’s one of the premier fashion events in the world every year - not very many people are privileged enough to attend.” He is excited to network with other stylists and photographers, learn from top designers, and support his friends and associates on the runway.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"> </a>@leoliofficial</p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leo Li
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RWrfKVlJZvUmnXaKyOnOXGEOl9_3qboD-2_wZqbYM5XkKoiHtTiR-waNjYd6DvrdmsYexDf5K2UZA3EXTf-b6W_tx27KwP38IpQG1aPyr5400mK-GcK7aBPTUebuE514ff8PbsUOaKdaK9RBoBeUveWqnI353t4rTGviUIdWqn07yjsDYq1KLmLQwRPoTw"></figure><p><strong>Stylist/Photographer Leojeany Weighs In On Culture Fusion</strong></p><p>The 18-year-old college student behind fashion brand Leojeany is Leo Li, a transplant from XinJiang, China, and current style darling of Manhattan. He was excited to share insider information on the latest online viral video trend: Chinese street style. Right now, millions of TikTok users are fawning over the avant-garde street fashions of China, as showcased in multiple viral videos featuring top brands like Balenciaga, Misbhv, and Vetements.</p><p>In these videos, Chinese influencers and models sweep by the videographers wearing eye-catching fashions in a huge variety of silhouettes, textures, and colors. Leo reveals that they are shot in beautiful locations such as Sanlitun, a dining and nightlife district in Beijing; Xintiandi, the fashion district of Shanghai; and Taikoo Li, a fashionable shopping area in Chengdu.</p><p>“Most of these videos, if not all of them, originated from the Chinese app Douyin, which is basically our version of TikTok,” Leo says. “These outfits take huge risks - clashing patterns, vibrant colors, unusual materials - and it really pays off. There’s a reason why American viewers on TikTok are eating these up: it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen.”</p><p>As a stylist and fashion photographer who has created his own brand, Leojeany, young Leo Li is passionate about fashion - from hot trends to timeless classics, he loves everything about it. “In these videos, we see a lot of what is called Hanfu,” Leo states. “Specifically, Hanfu is the traditional clothing worn by the Han Chinese. Modern street style incorporates these traditional silhouettes with modern materials to create an all-new look.”</p><p>In fact, the look is becoming so popular that fashion magazine<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/a37045828/how-hanfu-returned/"> Harper’s Bazaar</a> reported on it, stating that today’s youngest generations are incorporating these classic historic elements into cutting-edge looks. Flowing robes, ornate embroidery, and other throwback elements over 3,000 years old are getting a gorgeous update.</p><p>“In 2021, #Hanfu has had over 4.89 billion views,” Leo shares. “Gen Z and Y are bringing it back in a huge way. Younger Chinese consumers and fashion icons are connecting with this fashion and making it their own.” He adds that Hanfu is just part of the cultural revolution sweeping China’s most fashionable cities. The recent flood of popular videos features Chinese street fashion showcased by models and influencers who are aware they’re being filmed.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/sNMC6xZlkWYaARA80FEGTrpG3IAMbgQZGpN-6t7TPT_5dOCmA6y3ercqTdnUZl695YT91TH2JZSeCUtrNpc-EmVSkSJFlHldhP4T8yR2dbx2v3bxwQZFyH7k1mXFJWVrePgOafVYYsKHmqdonwgwGQiOYfrCgn5dDYQkL2ufd4-2GOJmf7ZVXyefkWbofg"></figure><p>“It’s kind of a publicity stunt for Chinese fashion,” Leo laughs. “But it’s working, because the fashion speaks for itself. There are perfectly tailored suits with clean lines right alongside complex layers or unexpected silhouettes - honestly I think the sheer diversity of what we’re seeing is why people love it.”</p><p>While he attends college, Leo Li is ramping up his career as a stylish and fashion photographer. “I knew from a young age that this was going to be my life’s work,” he says. He recently attended New York Fashion Week, where he networked with celebrities and models and attended show by brands such as Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>“Right now I’m preparing to head out to Milan Fashion Week,” he says. “I’m over the moon at the opportunity. Fashion is my life. I feel like you can’t start young enough in this industry - which is why I’m working so hard now, even as a student.” He has close friends walking in shows for top designers and he can’t wait to support them and hone his craft as a fashion photographer.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://leojeany.net/"> https://leojeany.net/</a></p><p>Instagram: @leoliofficial</p><p> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leojeany Stylist Announces Music-Inspired Merch
<p>MANHATTAN, NY–</p><p>Leojeany, a fashion and styling brand based in New York City, intends to intersect their style with music through a new line of clothing for musicians. The brand’s founder, Leo Li, claims to have a very distinct style, one which he wishes to expand into the lives of musicians. The new line will be by Leojeany and musicians, but for everyone, following the brand’s mission to sharpen high-fashion and luxury design into more attainable and convenient wear.</p><p>Leo Li, the stylist and fashion influencer behind Leojeany, announces the new line, which will be tailored toward musicians. Li finds inspiration from famous figures such as Rhianna, who he holds has wonderfully represented her own music style with the outfits she chooses to fashion. Drawing encouragement from these efforts, Leojeany decided to create its new line to emanate the lifestyle of a musician while remaining true to the Leojeany brand.</p><p>“Your music reflects who you are. So should the clothes you wear,” claims Li.</p><p>From rock to pop, Li intends to recruit a broad range of musicians to aid with the making of the line. Leojeany wants to create a brand that musicians can don to represent their style. The business currently maintains connections with several musical artists around the Manhattan area, who they plan to uplift with the new line. Li claims that the intention behind the Leojeany musician-catered line is simply to enable musicians to express the core of who they are.</p><p>Leojeany will do this by detailing each musician’s musical process into the clothing. Li claims that the Leojeany brand will listen to artists' music and interview them on their thoughts when creating the song. Then, the company will craft their message into a hand-made design. </p><p>The line will be characterized by colors, styles, patterns, and cuts that visibly represent artists’ music. The brand plans to familiarize with artists’ songs and albums, taking the lead and emanating the song’s meaning through clothing. For example, a particular shade of red in a shirt could represent the feeling of love and desire in a song. An album that contemplates heartbreak might be shown by a collection of darker coats, lending a physical presence to the otherwise abstract concept of a song. </p><p>Upon realizing the power that good design can have on musicians’ image, Li decided to involve himself. The new musician-centered approach will serve to complement the already-established Leojeany style. The fashion designer and influencer, originally from XinJiang, China, announced a desire to create the clothing line in the names of music and Leojeany. </p><p>Typically, the brand will share clothing that is bold and daring with bright colors and risqué cuts. Li claims that the newest business direction is meant to inspire Leojeany followers with a new approach to la mode. He thought of the new line in order to spread the Leojeany mission of showing the world that luxurious, high-fashion can be tailored into any area of life, including music.</p><p>“Leojeany likes crazy,” holds the brand’s founder.</p><p>With an eye for design, Li claims to have begun Leojeany with a goal to fashion luxury items into everyday wear. He created the brand to progress elite styles into outfits that also contain the comfort and convenience of street fashion. As someone who prefers exclusive brand clothing yet efficient fits, Li continuously searches for a way to combine the two qualities. The Leojeany brand does this through networking events such as New York Fashion Week and, soon, plans to show its face at Milan Fashion Week.</p><p>The Leojeany brand posted photos of the week-long New York affair on their social media platforms, handles which they use to spread style inspirations. Some of the most intriguing looks from the week featured models donned in intense, neon colors, which highly resonate with the Leojeany approach. As seen on the Leojeany Instagram, models walked the runway in bright, fuzzy hats, silky tracksuits, and lingerie as casual wear. Li claims to have witnessed a surplus of stunning styles during the week, particularly remembering a notable, black-leather finale of one of the shows. The photos on their social media inspire Leojeany fashion followers, who await their new music-catered clothing line. </p><p><i>The photos on their social media inspire Leojeany fashion followers, who await their new music-catered clothing line. Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</i></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Leojeany Stylist Intersects Fashion with Music
<p>MANHATTAN, NY–</p><p>Leojeany, a fashion and styling brand based in New York City, intends to intersect its style with music through a new line of clothing for musicians. The brand’s founder, Leo Li, claims to have a very unique taste, one which he wishes to expand into the lives of musicians.</p><p> Upon admiring the power that clothing can have on musicians’ image, Leojeany decided to involve himself. Leo Li, the mind behind the magic of Leojeany, announced a desire to produce a clothing line in the name of music. The designer, stylist, and fashion connoisseur claims that the company does this to inspire Leojeany buyers and followers with its out-of-the-box, distinct looks. He thought of the new line to spread the Leojeany mission of showing the world that luxurious, high-fashion can be tailored to any area of life, including music.</p><p>The content creator and influencer behind Leojeany announces the new line, which will be catered toward musicians. Li claims to find inspiration from notable figures such as Rhianna, who he believes has perfectly represented her musical style with the clothing she chooses to wear. Drawing motivation from this, Leojeany will produce its new clothing to emanate the life of a musician while staying true to the Leojeany brand.</p><p>“The music you create reflects who you are. So must the clothes you wear,” claims Li.</p><p>From rock to pop, Li plans to enlist a broad range of musicians to help with the design of the line. The brand knows several musical artists around the Manhattan area and plans to collaborate with many of them. Li claims that the intention behind the new Leojeany creations is simply to get to the core of who musicians are. </p><p>Leojeany plans to do this by interviewing and understanding each musician’s musical process. During this time, Leojeany will work with talented individuals to craft a line characterized by colors, styles, patterns, and cuts that deeply resonate with artists’ music. The brand plans to get to know the artists’ songs and albums, taking an approach that will emanate the song through clothing. For example, a particular shade of red in a shirt will represent the feeling of love and desire in a song. An album that is focused on heartbreak might be represented by a line of darker items, lending color and physical design to the otherwise abstract beauty of a song. </p><p>The new looks that will be tailored toward musicians will complement the already daring Leojeany style.</p><p>“Leojeany likes crazy,” claims the founder of the brand.</p><p>With an eye for design, Li claims to have started Leojeany with a mission to make high fashion into everyday wear. He created the brand to push forward extravagant styles that are intertwined with the comfort and convenience of street fashion. As someone who prefers elite brand clothing yet efficient fits, Li continuously searches for a way to combine the two qualities. The Leojeany brand does this through networking events such as New York Fashion Week and, soon, plans to show its face at Milan Fashion Week.</p><p> </p><p>The Leojeany brand shared photos of the event on their social media handles, platforms which they use to spread their style inspirations. Some of the most notable looks from the week featured models in bright, neon colors, which highly resonate with the Leojeany daring and risqué approach. As seen on the Leojeany Instagram, models walked the stage in bright, fuzzy hats, silky tracksuits, and lingerie as casual wear. Li claims to have witnessed a plethora of beautiful makes such as this during the week, particularly remembering a stunning, black-leather finale during one of the shows. The photos on their social media inspire Leojeany fashion followers, who await their new music-catered clothing line. </p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></p><p><i>Contact Leo Li at leo846731847@gmail.com</i></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</i></p>
09 Feb, 2023
Kerry Smalls
<p><strong>iONE Digital Launches Rebranding Strategy for 2023</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Urban One's digital-first platform iONE Digital has released details of its planned brand repositioning and expansions, based upon the marked success the company has seen as far as cultural impact and advertising revenue throughout 2022. Part of the company’s brand repositioning includes broadening their digital reach across platforms and bolstering new and exciting external advertiser relationships. </p><p>iONE Digital is broadening its programs to develop and distribute premium, original short form programming relevant to multicultural audiences at scale. The dynamic team, comprised of seasoned marketers, digital experts, social experts, data and analytics professionals, brand relationship executives and publicity executives will handle the amplification of content created by affiliate brands and agencies, along with original content created by iONE - and distribute it selectively across the Urban One universe as part of an ongoing linear marketing strategy spearheaded by One Solution, Urban One’s award-winning branded solution division, who connects projects across digital, broadcast and radio divisions of the Urban One company. </p><p>Tiffany Nasralla, Chief Revenue Officer at iONE Digital, who is elated to continue propelling the imprint of this digital conglomerate into the future stated, “As authenticity matters now more than ever, iONE Digital has been, and will always be, a trusted source to share our stories. We are intentional about managing the mantle of cultural responsibility and will continue to work diligently with brand partners to ensure that the culture is respected and protected.”</p><p>In addition, iONE will be expanding its brand-relevant offerings and sponsorships available across all its associated sites, which includes a full spectrum of video solutions from custom programming to high impact ad units. The rebranding will shift even more focus to providing in-demand original content to clients through the company’s network of celebrities and content creators.</p><p>iONE’s extended platform for 2023 will deliver desired content to a multicultural audience at scale, offering dynamic solutions for reaching key audiences. The purpose for the rebrand has been to clearly synthesize and articulate iONE Digital’s mission and positioning statement in the digital publishing space as a respected leader of urban culture with influential, authentic, and authoritative content and brand voices.</p><p>Additionally, the team has sought to further highlight the company’s core mission of providing a platform for those who otherwise might not have an audience, illuminating a spectrum of stories otherwise unheard in modern media.</p><p>The campaign is being spearheaded by Jeff Meza - SVP, Head of Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and Branded Content at One Solution, the branded entertainment, integrated marketing, and strategic partnerships award-winning division within Urban One. “Urban One is the only Black-owned and operated fully integrated media company in the country,” he says. “Currently, iONE, combined with the various divisions of the media conglomerate that is Urban One, reaches 80% of Black America, on average monthly. With our substantial growth in 2022, we knew it was time to branch out and amplify our content to new heights!”</p><p>Meza has propelled the One Solution team to an unprecedented thirty-nine awards/accolades, inclusive of Best Branded Content Studio two years in a row (2018-2019), across top industry organizations. He brings over 22 years of media and entertainment experience to One Solution and iONE Digital as a multi-dimensional marketing professional focused on accomplishing key business objectives through strategic planning, innovative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication from ideation through tactical execution and implementation.</p><p>“By representing Black truth and lifting these voices we create a platform for our people, and a power source for the culture,” Meza states. “We show brands why iONE Digital is the one-stop-shop for reach within urban culture. The beautiful complexity of the Black experience cannot be captured in a single story. Radio One lit the spark in 1980, broadcasting Black voices at a time when our viewpoints were absent in the airwaves. Together with our Urban One family, the iONE Digital team keeps that legacy alive through innovative storytelling and experiences for a diverse Black audience. From our roots in radio to our future in frontier technologies, we always represent our community with honesty and nuance.”</p><p>The company’s digital focused media conglomerate, which includes radio, TV, and production divisions, has seen measurable and growing success with advertisers and content that directly engages both millennial and Gen-Z multicultural demographics across pop culture, music, women’s interests, health and wellness, beauty, and so much more, all of which will be expanding and further developed over the next year.</p><p>Allison McGevna, SVP of Content at iONE Digital stated, “Our team is deeply invested in creating content that showcases a multitude of Black stories and storytellers, from all walks of life. We are working tirelessly to create content, ranging from video to audio to editorial to social, that really speaks to the culture.” </p><p> </p><p>iOne Digital (formerly known as Interactive One) is the leading digital platform to reach and authentically connect with Multicultural, Gen-Z and Millennial audiences at scale through innovative storytelling and experiences. iOne Digital is powered by the mission to represent black truth and serves as a trusted voice, platform of influence and power source for the culture. iOne owns and operates a number of brands, including HipHopWired (Hip-Hop x Tech), GlobalGrind (Millennials), HelloBeautiful (Fashion & Beauty) MadameNoire (Women’s Lifestyle), The Fumble (Sports), NewsOne (News & Politics), Bossip (Entertainment News) and <a href="http://cassiuslife.com/">CassiusLife.com</a> (Men’s Lifestyle), as well as social networking site BlackPlanet, One Stream (an audio streaming platform), and more than 50 local radio and nationally syndicated radio show websites. iOne Digital launched in 2008 and is solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK], <a href="http://www.urban1.com/">http://www.urban1.com</a>, the largest African-American owned and operated multi-media company. </p><p><i> </i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://ionedigital.com/"> https://ionedigital.com/</a></p><p>Contact: Kerry Smalls</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:ksmalls@ionedigital.com">ksmalls@ionedigital.com</a></p>
31 Jan, 2023
Kerry Smalls
<p><strong>iONE Digital Reveals Rebranding Strategy and 2023 Expansion Plans</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - iONE Digital, the digital arm of Urban One, creates and distributes original short-form programming designed to cater to multicultural audiences at scale, has released details about its planned rebranding and expansion for 2023. Each of the company’s national brands will be broadening their digital reach as part of the brand repositioning. </p><p><strong>This growth mission comes with the growth of the overall market as the value of the Black consumer is greater than ever before, increasing their population growth by +39%. Buying power is estimated to rise to $1.8 Trillion in 2024, up from $1.3 Trillion in 2017 as reported by the </strong><i>U.S. Census Bureau; Projections of the Size and Composition of the U.S. Population: 2014 to 2060</i><strong>. The </strong>industry’s growth, driven by an increase in consumer consumption of digital content and streaming channels, has allowed iONE to reach over 24 million unique visitors per month, 43% of which are between 18-34, which is a key demographic when it comes to digital content.</p><p>Tiffany Nasralla, Chief Revenue Officer at iONE Digital, who is elated to continue propelling the imprint of this digital conglomerate into the future stated, “As authenticity matters now more than ever, iONE Digital has been, and will always be, a trusted source to share our stories. We are intentional about managing the mantle of cultural responsibility and will continue to work diligently with brand partners to ensure that the culture is respected and protected.”</p><p>In addition, iONE spearheads over 25 categories of original content, sees over 150M monthly video impressions and garners over 24 million unique visitors per month across its website platforms. Due to the increasing demand for content directed toward the Black consumer, iONE has solidified its mission to continue leading the category of original Black content creation and distribution, satisfying the demands of their consumer by conceptualizing innovative content slates that ultimately increase the number of hours dedicated audiences spend across iONE properties. </p><p>Among the iONE brands continuing their audience expansion are <strong>MadameNoire</strong>, a haven for Black Women’s opinions focusing on lifestyle wellness, love & relationships, <strong>Bossip</strong>, a viciously hilarious platform dedicated to pop culture news, <strong>HelloBeautiful</strong>, the premier destination for Black women to explore celebrity style, beauty, fashion, hair and skin tips, <strong>Cassius</strong>, a site created for the non-conformist exploring men’s lifestyle, health, music and fashion, <strong>NewsOne,</strong> where diverse readers of all backgrounds find trending, breaking, community and political news stories, <strong>GlobalGrind</strong>, the comprehensive pundit for all things millennial, <strong>HipHopWired</strong>, a site dedicated to the ultimate Hip-Hop aficionado and <strong>BlackPlanet</strong>, the original social media platform dedicated to the Black experience.</p><p>Allison McGevna, SVP of Content at iONE Digital stated, “Our team is deeply invested in creating content that showcases a multitude of Black stories and storytellers, from all walks of life. We are working tirelessly to create original content, ranging from video to audio to editorial to social, that really speaks to the culture.” </p><p> </p><p>iONE will continue creating, investing in and amplifying content throughout 2023, more specifically, making significant investments into robust, high-level original video content, including exciting franchises such as: <strong>Listen to Black Women</strong> (a uniquely safe space to discuss powerful and pertinent issues impacting Black women across the globe), <strong>Revelations </strong>(an intimate look into the careers of iONE Digital’s curated list of Black female entrepreneurs), <strong>Black Vegan Cooking Show</strong> (an impactful cooking show amplifying the wildly growing world of Black, plant-based consumers), <strong>Check The Tech </strong>(a fresh new series that spotlights the Black leaders behind the technology & gadgets we all know and love), <strong>Say It Loud: Black Queer & Proud</strong> (a new series centered around all things Black and Queer), <strong>Cassius Hiit Men</strong> (a series that explores not only workouts and diet guides but also the science of working out, the sport of physique, and mental wellness around body image with industry professionals and fitness experts) and many more. <br><br> Looking to the future, iONE Digital has also immersed their visual identity into the world of audio and podcasting by conceptualizing a “video first” approach centered around the amplification of the all-new <strong>Urban One Podcast Network</strong> – a platform which iONE helps to fuel by bringing a wide range of podcasts to life. Powered by Black stories, the Urban One Podcast Network is a curated slate of premium content across diverse genres, enriched in information, insight, and entertainment. </p><p>iONE’s rebranding is being overseen by Jeff Meza, the SVP, Head of Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and Branded Content at One Solution. As he and his team work on the company rebranding, the focus will be to succinctly articulate and synthesize the mission of iONE as a leader in the digital publishing space, dedicated to providing the urban demographic with influential, authentic, and authoritative content and brand voices.</p><p>“Our key mission is to provide a platform for those who may not otherwise have a voice or an audience,” Meza states. “We illuminate a spectrum of stories that go unheard in modern media.” He adds that Urban One is currently the only Black-owned and operated fully integrated media company in the country, reaching 80% of the Black population within the US on average monthly.</p><p> </p><p>Meza, who has achieved thirty-nine awards and accolades with One <i>Solution (Urban One’s award-winning branded solution division)</i> including Best Branded Content Studio two years in a row (2018-2019), says that as a multi-dimensional marketing professional, he has created a team with the ability to accomplish key business objectives via strategic planning, innovative thinking, collaboration, and effective communication from ideation through tactical execution and implementation.</p><p>“The beautiful complexity of the Black experience can’t be captured in a single story,” Meza says. “By representing Black truth and lifting these voices we create a platform for our people, and a power source for the culture.” Urban One’s radio station, Radio One<i> (WOL-AM, flagship station),</i> originated in 1980, broadcasting news stories of particular interest to Black America. Urban One and its digital arm iONE have honored that legacy by continuing to serve its audience.</p><p> </p><p>“We keep that legacy alive through innovative storytelling and experiences for a diverse Black audience,” says Meza. “From our roots in radio to our future in frontier technologies, we always represent our community with honesty and nuance.” He adds that the company rebranding will serve to further the interests of every listener and viewer who have helped to build iONE and Urban One.</p><p>iOne Digital (formerly known as Interactive One) is the leading digital platform to reach and authentically connect with Multicultural, Gen-Z and Millennial audiences at scale through innovative storytelling and experiences. iOne Digital is powered by the mission to represent black truth and serves as a trusted voice, platform of influence and power source for the culture. iOne owns and operates a number of brands, including HipHopWired (Hip-Hop x Tech), GlobalGrind (Millennials), HelloBeautiful (Fashion & Beauty) MadameNoire (Women’s Lifestyle), The Fumble (Sports), NewsOne (News & Politics), Bossip (Entertainment News) and <a href="http://cassiuslife.com/">CassiusLife.com</a> (Men’s Lifestyle), as well as social networking site BlackPlanet, One Stream (an audio streaming platform), and more than 50 local radio and nationally syndicated radio show websites. iOne Digital launched in 2008 and is solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK], <a href="http://www.urban1.com/">http://www.urban1.com</a>, the largest African-American owned and operated multi-media company. </p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="https://ionedigital.com/"><i> https://ionedigital.com/</i></a></p><p><i>Contact: Kerry Smalls</i></p><p><i>Email: </i><a href="mailto:ksmalls@ionedigital.com"><i>ksmalls@ionedigital.com</i></a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
08 Dec, 2022
Million Dollar Technological Investments from Isa Aydin Photography Allow Them to Keep Up With Modern Advancements
<p><i>Hollywood, California</i>– Isa Aydin Photography is excited to announce the opening of its newest studio, located in Hollywood, California, which will focus exclusively on beauty products photography and video production. This development comes at the heels of the commercial product photography company’s million dollar investment in the latest technological advances. </p><p>The ever changing marketing industry is rapidly expanding alongside new advances in technology. Photography, video production, and CGI are hitting new heights, making it integral for small businesses to keep up with these changes. </p><p><a href="https://www.isa-aydin.com">Isa Aydin Photography</a> is based in New York and has recently invested over a million dollars on the newest technology available in product advertisement. CEO and Founder, Isa Aydin himself expresses excitement over his company’s latest expansion, which includes the most expensive lighting equipment and camera systems in the advertisement industry in order to maintain precision and color accuracy while photographing color sensitive products, such as makeup.</p><p>Although their newest studio in Hollywood specializes in beauty product advertising, their business services clients who wish to promote a wide variety of products, nationwide. These include things such as <a href="https://www.isa-aydin.com/product-photography/cosmetics-photography/">makeup and skincare photography</a>, in addition to fashion, technology, and other consumer products.</p><p>Technological growth is one of the biggest focuses for Isa Aydin Photography, as the founder has over 20 years of cinematography and photography experience. Isa understands firsthand the importance of investing in new equipment, having worked in IT for ten years. With this new expansion, the company is working to keep up with modern technology and continue its growth. </p><p>Isa Aydin Photography connects with clients from all regions of the United States, and utilizes tracking cameras during their product photo shoots so that clients can virtually view the process in real-time and see the photoshoot from six to seven different angles. Even though the company serves locations such as Los Angeles, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, Isa Aydin Photography offers their clients the opportunity to ship their products directly to the studio for free, using the company’s shipping labels so that they never have to leave their homes. </p><p>With more than 20 full-time editors and CGI experts employed nation-wide, Isa Aydin Photography is working to streamline the process of their photoshoots and they continually invest time in their training and obtaining knowledge regarding the latest technological advances, including photography, professional editing & CGI. </p><p>The founder takes pride in knowing that Isa Aydin Photography does not use any Artificial Intelligence-based solutions or third-party overseas retouchers. The technology that he and his team invest in are state-of-the-art editing tools, not yet seen in other commercial product advertisement companies. </p><p><i>Isa Aydin Photography has over 20 years in the industry and utilizes the newest technological advances in order to keep up with the growing beauty industry. For more information on Isa Aydin Photography, see their website.</i></p><p><i>Isa Aydin Photography</i></p><p><i>Photographer @isa-aydin.com</i></p><p>https://www.isa-aydin.com</p>
30 Jan, 2023
Kerry Smalls
<p><strong>iONE Digital Announces Brand Repositioning for 2023</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY (New York)</i> - iONE Digital, a developer and distributor of digital original content across multiple brands, has revealed details about its company-wide brand repositioning and expansion. Based upon the significant success of 2022, during which the company’s digital revenue increased by more than half its base, iONE’s leadership has examined the growing market and the richly blossoming direct-to-consumer relationships forger through digital content - sparking a sense of urgency to enhance the way they are growing to meet the evolving needs of their various audiences and the Black community at large. </p><p>iONE will start off the new year by launching a slew of new video and podcast pilots across platforms ranging from health, wellness, beauty, sports, politics, cooking, pop culture and more; additionally increasing overall original content/programming hours that consumers spend across their slate sites and further developing their external sponsorship and advertising partnerships. iONE’s goal for 2023 is to offer even more original short-form programming and advertising campaigns for its clients, focusing on ads and content relevant to multicultural audiences at scale. </p><p>Tiffany Nasralla, Chief Revenue Officer at iONE Digital, who is elated to continue propelling the imprint of this digital conglomerate into the future stated, “As authenticity matters now more than ever, iONE Digital has been, and will always be, a trusted source to share our stories. We are intentional about managing the mantle of cultural responsibility and will continue to work diligently with brand partners to ensure that the culture is respected and protected.”</p><p>Founded in 1980 with Radio One, a historic network that gave rise to the Black point of view in political and pop culture discussions, iONE is the digital arm of Urban One, the largest distributor of urban content in the US. Urban One currently reaches 80% of Black America on average monthly, and the leadership of iONE predicts that 2023 will see an increase in that reach due to the repositioning of the digital footprint within the company.</p><p>iONE will be growing its own sector of original content creation and will distribute this content across all its affiliated sites. Among the iONE sites, are <strong>MadameNoire</strong>, a haven for Black Women’s opinions focusing on lifestyle wellness, love & relationships, <strong>Bossip</strong>, a viciously hilarious platform dedicated to pop culture news, <strong>HelloBeautiful</strong>, the premier destination for Black women to explore celebrity style, beauty, fashion, hair and skin tips, <strong>Cassius</strong>, a site created for the non-conformist exploring men’s lifestyle, health, music and fashion, <strong>NewsOne,</strong> where diverse readers of all backgrounds find trending, breaking, community and political news stories, <strong>GlobalGrind</strong>, the comprehensive pundit for all things millennial, <strong>HipHopWired</strong>, a site dedicated to the ultimate Hip-Hop aficionado, <strong>Black Planet</strong>, the original social media communication platform dedicated to the African American experience and more.</p><p>Allison McGevna, SVP of Content at iONE Digital stated, “Our team is deeply invested in creating original content that showcases a multitude of Black stories and storytellers, from all walks of life. We are working tirelessly to create content, ranging from video to audio to editorial to social, that really speaks to the culture.” </p><p> </p><p>Spearheading the expansion is Jeff Meza, the SVP, Head of Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and Branded Content at One Solution, the branded entertainment, integrated marketing, and strategic partnerships award-winning division within Urban One. “Our growing platform for 2023 will deliver in-demand original content to a multicultural audience at scale as we offer dynamic solutions for reaching key audiences,” Meza says. “The purpose for the rebrand is to clearly synthesize and articulate iONE Digital’s mission and positioning statement in the digital publishing space as a respected leader of urban culture with influential, authentic, and authoritative content and brand voices.”</p><p>A dynamic team, comprised of seasoned marketers, digital experts, social experts, data and analytics professionals, brand relationship executives, producers and publicity executives will continue carrying out the iONE mission of amplifying Black voices and playing their position in elevating the visibility of Black culture. C</p><p>Under Meza’s leadership, One Solution has earned 39 awards/accolades, inclusive of Best Branded Content Studio two years in a row (2018-2019), across top industry organizations. “Each new team member will be impressed with our desire to highlight our core mission of providing a platform to those who may otherwise go unheard,” Meza says. “Urban One is the only black-owned and operated fully integrated media company in the country. By representing Black truth and lifting these voices we create a platform for our people, and a power source for the culture.”</p><p>Urban One’s growth for 2022 spanned radio, television, and production, and iONE, its digital branch, is poised to expand even more over the upcoming year, offering more original quality content available to millennial and Gen-Z multicultural demographics, and offering advertising and marketing options to its affiliates as well. </p><p> </p><p>iOne Digital (formerly known as Interactive One) is the leading digital platform to reach and authentically connect with Multicultural, Gen-Z and Millennial audiences at scale through innovative storytelling and experiences. iOne Digital is powered by the mission to represent black truth and serves as a trusted voice, platform of influence and power source for the culture. iOne owns and operates a number of brands, including HipHopWired (Hip-Hop x Tech), GlobalGrind (Millennials), HelloBeautiful (Fashion & Beauty) MadameNoire (Women’s Lifestyle), The Fumble (Sports), NewsOne (News & Politics), Bossip (Entertainment News) and <a href="http://cassiuslife.com/">CassiusLife.com</a> (Men’s Lifestyle), as well as social networking site BlackPlanet, One Stream (an audio streaming platform), and more than 50 local radio and nationally syndicated radio show websites. iOne Digital launched in 2008 and is solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK], <a href="http://www.urban1.com/">http://www.urban1.com</a>, the largest African-American owned and operated multi-media company. </p><p>Website:<a href="https://ionedigital.com/"> https://ionedigital.com/</a></p><p>Contact: Kerry Smalls</p><p>Email: ksmalls@ionedigital.com</p>
15 Dec, 2022
Looking to Give Back This Holiday Season? The Black Fairy Godmother Knows How You Can Help
<p><i>Fort Lee, New Jersey</i>–The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation is excited to be bringing back its annual Wishlist Angels Campaign this holiday season. 2022 will be the seventh year in a row that this campaign will be set into motion. After nearly a decade of taking on this project, The Black Fairy Godmother is once again looking forward to bringing marginalized families and communities across the United States the opportunity to have three “wishes” granted for the holidays. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UZgZXj_YRQsdZnyDU-5r4gIL17Xiw_HPx36149z5h6hk6LdmS2RWsrJV_TJN_HTPNYMvbOIryGE4ZqPZ8UNmABG9OLznTaMZkcnXbmvNgZ2yu1MgPKou2I5yQFvrVDdfVi0bxBp8JvjGz5tG9FC3Y9NImx524L2Jag8YVa504D9Jn3kPg0H845cnq4oCNA"><figcaption>Simone Gordon-Founder of The Black Fairy Godmother</figcaption></figure><p>The Wishlist Angels Campaign will partner with consumer market registries, which include major retailers both in-store and online to give volunteers the chance to purchase items from a wishlist, made by clients. This campaign, along with all of The Black Fairy Godmother’s projects is run exclusively through donations and volunteer partnerships. This organization is a non-profit, and is always looking for new partners and donors, especially throughout December and January, while these holiday campaigns run their course. </p><p>CEO and Founder of The Black Fairy Godmother, Simone Gordon, is optimistic that her organization will continue to grow, bringing the holiday spirit to marginalized families and those in need, who may otherwise not have a reason to celebrate. </p><p>A second program run by the organization is called Pancakes and PJs, and will work alongside children's shelters. The Black Fairy Godmother will provide shelters with a breakfast meal on Christmas morning, cooked by partnering chefs or local restaurants. This program also provides children in the shelters with a toy of their choice, to therefore receive a gift on Christmas. </p><p>The Black Fairy Godmother also runs a campaign called Sprinkles of Fairy Dust, which operates among homeless communities, and works to provide homeless families with a newly furnished home before Christmas. This year, Simone has announced that she hopes to set up ten homeless families into a home before December 25th, to allow them a safe space to celebrate the holiday, as well as grow their futures. </p><p>The holidays are also integral for The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation’s “adopt a family” campaign, in which people can apply on the foundation’s website to host a family in need for the holiday. This can include individuals who may need a meal and a place to stay, up to large families of five or more. Bringing together people from oppressed and prejudiced groups into safe, caring environments is the goal of the “adopt a family” project, as it works to foster relationships within the community. </p><p>These annual programs hosted by The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation will be working throughout the holiday season and the months of December into January. The organization is excited to, once again, have a chance to provide several charitable campaigns. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LnUnM9lFZhOlaSQXTCg-xzWQKcgDPci9jZxrUOkmpyWjF_lx44RiViA-sUkKaXsZ-NBH7GX-6nNXHsH3x9cc0tf-lJGmtV8fgMAOkm7DbwsvCi6TsCzKXDYHfznTrIaZT7kCz1VLyQSRood2Bj8xlUvRS56zUt0MUxceKLVe4vwFqpZ3lPCy9O2a76LKYA"></figure><p><i>The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation is a non-profit organization, aiming to restore Black and Brown families' stability by removing the barriers that keep them in abject poverty and domestic violence situations. The company, founded by Simone Gordon, is run on a volunteer and donation basis. For more information about The Black Fairy Godmother, visit their website and social media platforms.</i></p><p><i>Simone Gordon</i></p><p><a href="https://www.theblackfairygodmother.org/"><i>https://www.theblackfairygodmother.org/</i></a></p><p><a href="mailto:theblackfairygodmother@gmail.com"><i>theblackfairygodmother@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: @theblackfairygodmotheroffical</i></p>
16 Dec, 2022
The Black Fairy Godmother Set to Launch 7th Annual Wishlist Angels Campaign
<p><i>Fort Lee, New Jersey</i>–As the holiday season kicks off, The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation is excited to announce that it will be launching its 7th Annual Wishlist Angels Campaign. The campaign extends its reach to marginalized communities across the United States, and will receive donations that they will then then distribute to those in need. </p><p><a href="https://givebutter.com/BFGMFairyDustAngels">The Wishlist Angels Campaign</a> will help to provide a family in need the opportunity to present three “wishes” for The Black Fairy Godmother organization to grant. This platform will partner with consumer market registries, which include major retailers both in-store and online. </p><p>CEO and Founder of The Black Fairy Godmother, Simone Gordon, has announced her excitement surrounding this upcoming campaign, which the organization runs every year. Gordon dedicates this time of year specifically to the company’s holiday campaigns. Altogether, The Black Fairy Godmother is set to host three different programs throughout the month of December, the first being Wishlist Angels.</p><p>The organization’s second program will work alongside children's shelters in an event called Pancakes and PJs. The Black Fairy Godmother will provide shelters with a meal on Christmas morning, cooked by partnering chefs or restaurants. This program also provides children in the shelters with a toy of their choice, to therefore receive a gift on Christmas.</p><p>Sprinkles of Fairy Dust is the name of the company’s third program, which operates among homeless communities. The goal of the program is to provide homeless families with housing before Christmas. The houses provided by Sprinkles of Fairy Dust will be fully furnished and serve as a new, primary resilience for a previously homeless family. The goal this year is for The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation to pair ten families with new homes before Christmas.</p><p>The holidays are also integral for The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation’s “adopt a family” campaign, in which people can apply to the foundation’s website to host a family in need for the holiday. This can include individuals who may need a meal and a place to stay, up to large families of five or more. This program will also provide contributors to provide families in need with furniture or products that they may have need of, which can include beds for children, and groceries. </p><p>These annual programs hosted by The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation will be working throughout the holiday season and the months of December into January. The organization is excited to, once again, have a chance to provide several charitable campaigns. </p><p><i>The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation is a non-profit organization, aiming to restore Black and Brown families' stability by removing the barriers that keep them in abject poverty and domestic violence situations. The company, founded by Simone Gordon, is run on a volunteer and donation basis. For more information about The Black Fairy Godmother, visit their website and</i><a href="https://lnk.bio/theblackfairygodmotherofficial"><i> social media platforms</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Simone Gordon</i></p><p><a href="https://www.theblackfairygodmother.org/"><i>https://www.theblackfairygodmother.org/</i></a></p><p><a href="mailto:theblackfairygodmother@gmail.com"><i>theblackfairygodmother@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: @theblackfairygodmotheroffical</i></p>
15 Dec, 2022
Dj Sara Pedraza
<p><strong>DJ Sara Pedraza Announces Debut Of Vibing Concepts, A New Level Of Performance Coaching</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BjKJ0pz5M04xJQqIYfJMzdpLk0FPfdh1-yV_gHgS3QTJ9Pmu6fsjS5tZpFhYu64oOY27No-6Gbab5ADWPjzTUxDuKcViOHeVHci9gxO5m_6ymdiG_62z6NsKlv1nu0cSzXZ_BoxN7XOK7SHshNk_V1GSoHVS7EDzHC7UOjOoy_sxeaHKLTDazMQ9OPpPeQ"></figure><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Sara Pedraza, best known as female DJ extraordinaire, announces the upcoming launch of a new business venture. Set to debut in January 2023, Vibing Concepts LLC will provide online and in-person coaching for those seeking to develop their skills in areas that include on-stage presentation, public speaking, proper performance presentation, posture and body language, makeup, stage dress code, stage production, and business development. The brand will also feature a retail component that includes apparel, shoes, brand designs, and costumes. </p><p>Pedraza’s company, Las Vegas-based SP Entertainment, was established in 2011 and has evolved over the years by specializing in providing female DJs, dancing DJs, performers, aerialists, specialty acts, stage productions, interactive events, and models for various occasions including weddings and corporate parties. </p><p>“SP Entertainment took the entertainment industry by storm, offering something completely different,” says Pedraza. “I have been in the industry for over 20 years, and now I’m ready to add to my portfolio by introducing the world to Vibing Concepts LLC.” </p><p>Pedraza explains that she is passionate about sharing her industry knowledge and expertise with future entrepreneurs. The recent social media marketing graduate is now qualified to help others achieve their goals in entertainment and business through coaching and marketing consulting. </p><p>“The Vibing Concepts program will include everything to help you develop and establish your own business,” says Pedraza. “This does not just include entertainment. It can be applied to any type of business.”</p><p>As part of the Vibing Concepts brand, Pedraza has created the Xpress Your Vibe network that is designed specifically to empower female performers and entrepreneurs. Pedraza will teach members how to develop their talents by inspiring them to discover their abilities and grow their confidence. </p><p>“The goal is to help you feel so strong, poised, and secure that you will be ready to express yourself in front of any audience,” says Pedraza. “Under Vibing Concepts LLC, we are introducing Xpress Your Vibe to provide coaching for female entrepreneurs, stage performers, and speakers, as well as female dancers, acrobats, and circus performers. I’m looking forward to building a brand that is unique, innovative, and resonates with people who share my values, and my vibe. I am starting a community where we can learn, share, and get inspired and motivated. My goal is to empower hundreds of women to become entrepreneurs.”</p><p><i>Sara Pedraza’s vast knowledge comes from years of intense training and schooling in music, dance, modeling, makeup, and coaching. She is also a proud fourth-generation classically-trained musician and has traveled the world since 2000, performing in some of the most exquisite venues. Through her strong work ethic, musical heritage, and as the founder of SP Entertainment in Las Vegas, she has learned everything you can imagine about the entertainment industry and has done it all. This woman of many talents has opened for chart-topping bands, arena venue concerts, world-traveling DJs, and performers. She has also produced her own Las Vegas Production shows. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Vibing Concepts, please visit the </i><a href="https://www.sarapedraza.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Sara Pedraza</i></p><p><i>sara@spentertainment.net</i></p>
15 Dec, 2022
Stiami, a Seafood and Soul-food Fusion Restaurant Set to Open New Years Eve, 2022
<p><i>Queens, New York</i>– As the ball drops on New Years Eve, Stiami, a seafood & soul-food lounge located on Steinway Street in Queens, will be hosting its official grand opening. The restaurant will feature a menu that is a fusion of Detroit flavors and Miami vibes. As it prepares for its opening, Stiami is excited to debut as the Astoria district’s first soul-food fusion bar. </p><p>The company is offering customers access to its membership club before the doors open on December 31st. There are three tiers of VIP access available to Stiami’s audience, all of which include a variety of meal credits, standing reservations, or specialized seating areas. </p><p>Stiami is working to work alongside creative entrepreneurs and other business owners in order to bring the community of Queens closer together by hosting partnership events that will feature upcoming artists and musicians. The team at Stiami is thrilled to have a space that will incorporate live DJs and other local talent. </p><p>This space is also going to double as a place for customers to host private events, such as birthday parties, work gatherings, or viewing parties for sporting events. As the lounge gears up for its grand opening, customers can <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-at-stiami-tickets-475774713977?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb">RSVP </a>to the event. The doors of Stiami will open at 7PM on December 31st, and the Restaurant and Lounge will remain open until 6AM on January 1st. The open Bar will open at 10PM, New Years Eve</p><p>The menu will feature items including a variety of seafood, soulfood, drinks, and appetizers that can be catered to specific dietary needs. Stiami has also announced that its drinks will be made with fresh fruit, and that it will maintain a Hookah bar on-site. The space will also contain both indoor and outdoor dining areas. </p><p>Stiami will host their events with what they refer to as a “proper attire” dress code, stating that their hosts and hostesses will utilize their judgment on what will and will not be allowed. The venue serves patrons 18 and older, however, the overnight new years event will exclusively serve ages 21 and up. </p><p>Stiami’s has announced that their New Years Eve grand opening event will feature a surprise special guest and a champagne toast at midnight.</p><p>The Stiami environment is looking to expand into other cities across the United States within the next few years, with Los Angeles, Detroit, and Miami on their list of expected locations. </p><p>Stiami is a seafood and soul food lounge located in Queens, New York. The upcoming restaurant and bar serves a fusion of Detroit and Miami flavors and is looking forward to its grand opening event, which will take place on December 31st and double as a New Years Eve celebration. For more information on Stiami, their events, and how to become a club member, visit their website.</p><p><a href="https://www.stiamivip.com/">https://www.stiamivip.com/</a></p><p>516-308-2665</p><p>Contact@Stiamivip.com</p>
06 Dec, 2022
Lokahi Leaf Set to Launch Scholarship Program Alongside New Products
<p><i>Mililani, Hawaii– </i>As the holidays quickly approach, nature-oriented, wellness and beauty brand, Lokahi Leaf has announced the launch of their new scholarship program. This program comes at the heels of tremendous growth seen by the company over the last year, and is launching alongside the release of new products in the company’s lineup. </p><p>The company’s two holiday bundles, which are featured on their <a href="https://www.thelokahileaf.com/">website</a>, will be sold between Black Friday and January 1 2023, with the proceeds going directly toward the new Lokahi Leaf Scholarship Program. The scholarships will be awarded to a minimum of two to high school seniors, and will provide money that will go toward their college tuition. The hope of making college more attainable to people in marginalized communities is the focus of the scholarship program, and the award amount grows in conjunction with product sales. </p><p>In addition to this Scholarship Program, Lokahi Leaf is expanding its inventory with three new products that will launch in 2023. These health and wellness products will be available in January, exclusively at Lokahi Leaf’s website. </p><p>The first of these products to launch at the top of the year will be 15mg Turmeric/Curcumin Softgels,with 30mg of CBD. The second will be their 25mg Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies with 25mg CBD. Both of these ingestible products promote gut and skin health, working with natural products that benefit digestion.</p><p>Finally, Lokahi Leaf will launch their Max Recovery Relief Salve which contains 2,000mg of CBD. This external salve will help promote healing for clients who experience muscle and skin pain, both chronic and temporary. The company is excited to provide products for a variety of services, including CBD needs, organic and natural wellness, skincare, petcare and haircare. Their products that are set to launch are vegan, sulfate free, and paraben free, utilizing essential oils and other ingredients that come directly from nature. </p><p>The focus of these developments for Lokahi Leaf is to provide quality, healthy products, promote educational direction and insight while maintaining the brand's personality. </p><p>Lokahi Leaf has also started their world tour in the Fall 2022 and it will run through December 2023. Their products have gone international and they are excited to continue to grow as a natural skincare, haircare and wellness brand. </p><p><i>Earl Vercher, Co-Founder of Lokahi Leaf is looking forward to the expansion of this business as 2023 welcomes new products and community growth. For more information regarding Lokahi Leaf and their latest expansion, see their website.</i></p><p><i>Eric Vercher</i></p><p><i>info@lokahileaf.com</i></p><p><i>https://www.thelokahileaf.com/</i></p>
15 Dec, 2022
Queen Nette LLC Partners With Local Banks to Teach Financial Literacy to Emerging Homeowners.
<p><i>Concord, California</i>– Queen Nette LLC, a company that focuses on teaching financial literacy to the American public, has announced the launch of its latest book, titled “Entrepreneurs Lifeline to Business Credit”. This release also includes its partner publication, a series of “Entrepreneurs Lifeline to Business Funding” eBooks. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/70bjz-RMh8h6bdOrH2iguWbM1_okON12E4TjcWOw-U1dJgIPyMESnsMKyBHz4tv6kfcBz1J1vqn6_Zoi2QJBvbjuFLCNm71PoE3ccivnKZW6iCOW_Xug_fWfxMVL50qV-_1YBv7Wn_IdCLVjI6R0LoSPbD_lsvV8hJGsTctI7iMkv4vbaSnXDKqR892sdg"></figure><p>As those new products hit shelves and online stores, Queen Nette LLC is working alongside a local high school in California to educate the next generation of Americans about the practice of financial literacy. The company is also excited to also be partnering with several other personal and professional business credit boosting companies and bankers in order to expand their outreach to a variety of communities, both online and in person. </p><p>Tonette Stewart, CEO of Queen Nette LLC will first be operating within the banking and real estate markets, working toward teaching financial literacy to new homeowners. Queen Nette LLC will be leading workshops in which the focus will be on their first publication, “How to Repair, Rebuild, and Restore your Credit Score.” The workshops will be ongoing, as the business aims to develop a community of well-informed home buyers. </p><p>The workshops will focus on teaching clients about the necessary credit profile needed to acquire a mortgage loan. This project is the start of the company’s expansion into a variety of financial markets.</p><p>Queen Nette LLC’s upcoming education partnership will allow the company a space in which they can reach a younger audience, starting the journey of building credit and becoming financially secure at an early age. The workshops and assemblies will discuss two different strategies of education, both of which will center around financial literacy. The first approach is credit restoration, which the founder discusses in detail through her first book. The second is all about business consulting, which Queen Nette LLC will be offering to its clients. </p><p>The company is working to reach a new pool of clients with its latest high school speaking opportunity and real-estate finance workshop, which they hope will include individuals who come from families who struggle with their finances, to potential homeowners. With several books now available, Queen Nette LLC is gearing up to continue their mission of educating its clients about all things finance. The business is going into 2023, ready to offer hourly consultation regarding credit building, business entity, and building business credit. </p><p><i>Queen Nette LLC is a credit building and financial wellness company, based in Concord, California. The business creates and publishes books about financial literacy and credit growth, which are available to clients around the world. The founder of Queen Nette LLC, Tonette Stewart is an author, consultant and motivational speaker who created her business with the foundation of inspiring others to learn and expand their financial awareness. For more information about Queen Nette LLC and their publications, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Tonette Stewart</i></p><p><i>www.QueenNetteLLC.com </i></p><p><i>Instagram: @Iamqueen_nette </i></p><p><i>Contact@iamqueennette.com </i></p>
27 Dec, 2022
Queen Nette LLC Announces Newest Financial Literacy Book for Entrepreneurs
<p><i>Concord, California</i>– Financial literacy company, Queen Nette LLC has announced the launch of its new book, “Entrepreneurs Lifeline to Business Credit” alongside its “Entrepreneurs Lifeline to Business Funding” eBooks. This book release comes at the heels of the company’s previous published book release, which was titled “How to Repair, Rebuild and Restore your Credit Score.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UdAvCu_wElXgtlblmRlrPVVROhx5hvXMNf0bB_MJGoogn1elBj3Y5veEgTDLGGzjotQsLRbxJS7YqXYxDjQcyURQfyU74QMWl41xMQAlQLUmQE445WQtWbQUtZ980QWY0KNcjwnQarGntLd5wmChbrnX4iZO2CS8by2JrqO0B8lvFneZkZAA0SnD4g4tg"></figure><p>This business is also excited to be partnering with several personal and professional business credit boosting companies. These upcoming partnerships are the next step in Queen Nette LLC’s business plan to promote financial wellness among her current clients, while closing acquisition on new clients in 2023.</p><p>Queen Nette LLC will be speaking on two approaches when it comes to the content that it publishes, both of which will center around financial literacy. The first approach is credit restoration, which she discusses in detail through her first book. The second is all about business consulting, which will be featured heavily in “Entrepreneurs Lifeline to Business Credit.”</p><p>The company is hoping to reach a variety of clients with this new book release, from individuals who struggle with their finances, to small business owners, and even extending to major businesses. </p><p>The founder of Queen Nette LLC, Tonette Stewart is a published author, financial literacy coach, and motivational speaker who created her business with the foundation of inspiring others to learn and expand their financial awareness. Stewart expresses that her company is dedicated to educating, demonstrating, and providing credit literacy to those interested in gaining and sustaining better credit. </p><p>In addition to this upcoming book release, Queen Nette LLC has partnered with a handful of realtors in order to bring local communities together and educate them on the homebuying process and the necessary credit profile for a mortgage loan. This project is the start of the company’s expansion into a variety of financial markets. </p><p>With several books now available, Queen Nette LLC is gearing up to continue their mission of educating its clients about all things finance. The business is going into 2023, ready to offer hourly consultation regarding rebuilding credit, business entity, and building business credit. </p><p><i>Queen Nette LLC is a credit rebuilding and financial wellness company, based in Concord, California. The business creates and publishes books about financial literacy and credit growth, which are available to clients around the world. For more information about Queen Nette LLC and their publications, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Tonette Stewart</i></p><p><i>www.QueenNetteLLC.com </i></p><p><i>Instagram: @Iamqueen_nette </i></p><p><i>Email: Contact@iamqueennette.com</i></p>
29 Nov, 2022
Jeff Boardman
<p><strong>CRO Medical Designs Cutting Edge Medical Devices for Elite Military Units</strong></p><p>MISSOULA, Montana – Commercial-stage medical device company, <a href="https://cromedical.com/">CRO Medical</a>, has announced its plans to launch its new lightweight and portable suction device, the CRO Suction Unit, to improve trauma care in the military and civilian medical markets. The new device will be the smallest and the lightest device available on the market. It is currently in the final regulatory status with the FDA and is set to launch to military units by the middle of 2023. The device will be made available for direct sale or through various DLA Prime Vendor Contracts, including ECAT, DAPA, GSA, and FedMall.</p><p>CRO Medical is a defense contractor with multiple medical equipment contracts with USSOCOM, however, is moving into the civilian prehospital space with its lightweight medical technologies. The need for medics to be lighter, rapidly access patients, and provide a high standard of care has motivated the company to move towards the civilian prehospital medical market, including ambulance, fire, and search and rescue customers. </p><p>According to CRO Medical founder and CEO Jeff Boardman, a former U.S. Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman and graduate of the Naval Special Operations Medical Institute at Ft. Bragg, military medical units specializing in immediate surgical intervention for wounded soldiers at the point of injury need smaller and lighter solutions. Prehospital suction is considered the standard of care for various common field procedures, including airway procedures, chest injury management, and damage control surgery. Boardman feels this technology will revolutionize how patients are treated in the field because it will meet the standard of care in the Clinical Practice Guidelines. </p><p>"Traditionally, medical innovations in trauma have come from the military and are later adopted by the civilian market,” says Jeff Boardman, Founder, and CEO of CRO Medical. “We feel the best entry into the market is to design products that capture future military medical requirements that will later be adopted by a broader audience. Our competitive advantage in the prehospital space is serving elite special operations medics and delivering those technology innovations to optimize the care of critically injured patients in the field. There are plenty of innovations needed in the prehospital market. Currently, the military is leading the effort to adapt medical equipment innovations to best practices in medical protocols." </p><p><i>For more information about CRO Medical and its new CRO Suction Unit device, please visit www.cromedical.com or contact:</i></p><p><i>Jeff Boardman </i></p><p><i>jboardman@cromedical.com</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Jeff Boardman
<p><strong>CRO Medical Set To Introduce New Medical Technology for Prehospital Treatment</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UmQp_P9_CkBue16VwmkiUPyzW0saM4-2Ed7CrX7TI5oLUyOykxqwN1sF4RVPOFY1OuFXFgbkKL-meixBr3TLLJFZ6CFs6edEWLYpYA3WvNaCSo4nfj20RCsHB_AIvDpY6UAStO7NE1s1R47xmllJSQ5eHyF7SZpsLCwbSE_LpHd2V-yRHSSqv6HxeaUtHA"></figure><p>MISSOULA, Montana – <a href="https://www.cromedical.com/">CRO Medical</a>, a commercial-stage medical device company committed to bringing hospital-equivalent care to the field and improving trauma care in the military and civilian medical markets, has announced the future rollout of its new prehospital suction device slated for the middle of 2023. </p><p>The innovative CRO Suction Unit will allow medics to perform various medical procedures requiring suction near the point of injury. Due to existing limitations with other devices in this category, medics often have to utilize unreliable improvised solutions, leading to substandard levels of care. The extremely lightweight and highly portable device will be the smallest version available on the market, making it ideal for first-line aid bags. </p><p>"Traditionally, medical innovations in trauma have come from the military and are later adopted by the civilian market,” says Jeff Boardman, Founder, and CEO of CRO Medical. “We feel the best entry into the market is to design products that capture future military medical requirements that will later be adopted by a broader audience. Our competitive advantage in the prehospital space is serving elite special operations medics and delivering those technology innovations to optimize the care of critically injured patients in the field. There are plenty of innovations needed in the prehospital market. Currently, the military is leading the effort to adapt medical equipment innovations to best practices in medical protocols." </p><p>The drawback of traditional suction units is primarily due to their size and weight. Even portable options have less desirable proprietary features, such as custom battery packs, which are heavy and are not optimal for field use. CRO Medical’s technology utilizes standard CR123 batteries, which can be replaced quickly, providing an indefinite run time for the device with appropriate resupply. </p><p>"The device's size has been drastically reduced,” says Boardman. “We achieved this by containing suction pressure in small internal chambers using a series of highly responsive valves. The waste collection system is a disposable 500ml collection bag. When the waste collection bag fills, replace it to continue using the device."</p><p>The military was the first to show interest in CRO Medical’s technology. According to Boardman, units specializing in immediate surgical intervention for wounded soldiers require smaller and lighter solutions to perform Damage Control Surgery. Suction is considered the standard of care for various common field procedures, including airway procedures, chest injury management, and damage control surgery.</p><p>"Our technology has far-reaching implications on how suction is delivered to severely injured patients across the continuum of care," says Boardman. "We are working to make this equipment available to all first responders, not just the military. The rollout of this device will mean a higher standard of care delivered to patients in the field, where survivability often depends on the speed in delivering definitive treatments."</p><p>The CRO Suction Unit is currently in final regulatory status with the FDA and will launch to military units by mid-year 2023. The product will be available directly to the company or through various DLA Prime Vendor Contracts such as ECAT, DAPA, GSA, and FedMall.</p><p>CRO Medical has multiple medical equipment contracts with the United States military. The Defense Logistics Agency spends over $2B in medical materials procurement annually. While the company is primarily a defense contractor, due to the variety of medical roles requiring lightweight solutions, CRO technology aims to serve a much larger civilian prehospital market, including ambulance, fire, and search and rescue customers. </p><p>Boardman reveals the company plans to expand its medical technology portfolio to compete in civilian prehospital medicine and government contracting.</p><p><strong>About CRO Medical</strong></p><p>CRO Medical Founder and CEO Jeff Boardman is a former U.S. Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman and graduate of the Naval Special Operations Medical Institute at Ft. Bragg. He established CRO Medical to enhance critical care resuscitation in remote and austere environments. In 2017, after leaving the military, he founded CRO, LLC, a medical technology transfer firm. One of his goals was to bring more capable tools to the field to enhance medical treatment in remote areas. </p><p><i>For more information about CRO Medical and its new CRO Suction Unit device, please visit </i><a href="http://www.cromedical.com"><i>www.cromedical.com</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Jeff Boardman </i></p><p><a href="mailto:jboardman@cromedical.com"><i>jboardman@cromedical.com</i></a></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Ishan Bhaidani
<p><strong>LNDX Testnet Token Launch Revealed</strong></p><p>This week, LandX deployed smart contracts for the final stage of the LandX testnet launch. The “Dress Rehearsal” testnet is going live on Ethereum’s Goerli network. </p><p>The testnet token launch takes place from the 7th December 2022 and will be conducted in four stages:</p><ul><li>Stage 1 - 7th Dec 2022 - LNDX Launch For Omega Farmers (<a href="https://discord.gg/landx">Discord Group</a>)</li><li>Stage 2 - 10th Dec 2022 - LNDX Launch For Alpha Farmers (<a href="https://discord.gg/landx">Discord Group</a>)</li><li>Stage 3 - 13th Dec 2022 - LNDX Launch For Whitelisted addresses</li><li>Stage 4 - 16th Dec 2022 - LNDX Launch on Uniswap Decentralized Exchange</li></ul><p>Allocations are limited and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. The final stage of the testnet will be very similar in functionality to the mainnet deployment.</p><p>Following the testnet token launch, the trading competition will go live. From the 16th December, investors will be able to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. The top ten investors that gain the most from an ROI perspective will earn cash prizes <i>(full terms to be confirmed at launch).</i></p><p>To participate in the testnet, users are welcome to use the testnet USDC faucet at <a href="https://landx.fi">https://landx.fi</a> to get an allocation of USDC to trade and stake LandX testnet products. Note that testnet funds do not hold value and are used for testing purposes only.</p><p>There are more detailed instructions on how to set up your digital asset wallet and interact with the token generation event on LandX blog at: <a href="https://blog.landx.fi/lndx-testnet-token-launch-484f630e432c">https://blog.landx.fi/lndx-testnet-token-launch-484f630e432c</a></p><p>The LandX team is grateful to the community for their support and feedback as the project moves into this final “dress rehearsal” stage before the mainnet launch.</p><p>About LandX Finance:</p><p>LandX - The Perpetual Commodity Vaults Protocol will be launched on the Ethereum Blockchain. Commodity Vaults provide investors a potentially inflation-hedged return backed by a legal contract secured on underlying farmland. LandX makes commodity vaults available as a liquid digital asset - xTokens, offering uncorrelated diversification for on-chain investors. LandX mainnet products are not available in certain jurisdictions, including the US.</p><p>For more information about LandX, visit <a href="https://linktr.ee/landxfinance">https://linktr.ee/landxfinance</a> or follow on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/landxfinance">https://twitter.com/landxfinance</a>.</p>
16 Dec, 2022
LA-Based Real Estate Start Up Breaks Ground on the First of Several New Sustainable Master Planned Communities in CA.
<p><br> </p><p><i>Beverly Hills, California</i>–Palari Group, a technology-driven real estate developer of sustainable communities, has announced that it has completed construction of their model home and will continue construction within “The World's First 3D-Printed, Net-Zero Energy Residential Community.” These new homes will operate as part of a 77-unit community in Desert Hot Springs, California, the first of several new sustainable communities that Palari Group is excited to develop. These modular Hybrid Construction (™) homes explore new environmental and economic concepts across the housing market, starting in California.</p><p>The mid-century modern homes measure 1,845 square feet and will produce as much energy as they consume by utilizing efficient materials, integrated technologies and solar panels, providing a sustainable choice for homebuyers who are looking to minimize their carbon footprint. At completion, each home will feature amenities one would see in a modern home, including a swimming pool, pergolas, a hot tub and fire pit for an indoor-outdoor California vibe.</p><p>Palari explains that traditional construction methods are outdated, and these processes have contributed to the nationwide lack of housing. According to studies, the housing crisis in America has reached new heights, as homes are taking longer to build, the price of materials fluctuates erratically, and there are massive labor shortages. Palari builds these mid-century homes within a factory on an assembly line, which allows them to complete a home in half the time of a traditionally constructed home. </p><p>These homes will be environmentally-friendly and are built using advanced, recycled materials that replace lumber, allowing Palari Homes to be non-flammable and free from mold and termites. These advancements in technology make Palari Homes different from traditionally built houses. </p><p>Palari is in the process of raising their Series-A Financing Round and has big plans for the future, gearing up to provide sustainable homes to the masses. The community in Desert Hot Springs is the first of many on the horizon, with two others already in development. </p><p> </p><p><i>Palari is a vertically integrated company with in-house development, construction, asset management, sales and technology divisions. Palari utilizes innovative construction techniques, including 3D printing, panelized steel, and prefabrication to build better, faster and greener communities and homes of the future. The company builds Healthy Homes which feature circadian lighting, green materials, advanced water filtration and air filtering</i>. <i>For more information about Palari Group and their upcoming net-zero communities, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Palari Group</i></p><p><i>http://www.palari.com/</i></p><p><i>(310) 461-8181</i></p><p><i>info@palari.com</i></p>
15 Dec, 2022
Meet Palari: a Company That is Revolutionizing Construction and Helping Solve the Housing Crisis in America.
<p>With the pandemic panic slowly fading away, the housing market is desperately trying to rebuild, and failing to do so. Homelessness in America is on the rise and the housing crisis is rampant.</p><p>Homes aren’t being built quickly or efficiently enough for new communities to make a difference, and with concepts of sustainability and financial literacy at the forefront of so many business models, it’s no wonder that a variety of markets are flailing when it comes to keeping up with the shifting post-pandemic economy.</p><p>In the middle of the chaotic housing industry, where projects finish over budget and past schedule, Palari Group, a technology-driven developer of sustainable communities, is defying tradition and has found success, even through these uncertain times. This company has become one of the first to develop what they call the Tesla of houses, and is constructing the World's first 3D-printed, net-zero housing community. </p><p>These new homes will operate as part of a 77-unit development in Desert Hot Springs, California , which is the first of several new communities that Palari Group and its partners are excited to develop. There are a number of ways in which Palari is revolutionizing the real estate and housing industries. Here are four ways in which homes built by Palari Group are changing the game for the development of sustainable communities and helping put an end to the housing crisis in the United States.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/3tzSAFPlXbJMTsH4kduJuE9ZZFH-j78IuEzHAeJxwnJv_UKJJP9ya6gAnafNfwXW4wBdSaNxDQ29uVj7rV3obBk-0XYDmL4I-9a3VAOVRkwhveTPZW8dGVgdvFKO1EcZRf2oWvRY96bFTqWzt7NkhkRCX3epUfd6_NZ1OipMkxWqKgAwD8iQtWF9lHidTQ"></figure><p><strong>1. Sustainable materials and reducing carbon footprints.</strong></p><p>These new homes are all 3D-printed in sections, using 60% recycled material which is 100% reusable. The manufacturer of these homes is utilizing a material, known as Light Stone, which is a concrete alternative with four times more flexible strength, 30% less weight, and produces less carbon dioxide, according to Palari Group. Using their patented automatic production process, the 1,750 square foot home only produces 1% of waste during the construction. </p><p>As a global community, humans have become increasingly aware of their carbon footprint and the impact that they have on the environment. Palari builds sustainable homes that reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint by shifting away from wood-based, high-carbon, wasteful products and practices. In addition, Palari plans to originate and sell carbon credits on the ICDX. Traditional construction produces almost two times more carbon dioxide than a Palari Home. These homes reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 40.2% </p><p><strong>2. 2X Faster Construction</strong></p><p>Sustainability doesn’t exclusively revolve around the materials used. In Palari’s case, this also refers to their efficient use of labor. The company uses a kit system and practices offsite manufacturing, which cuts building times in half. This process is not only beneficial for the real estate market, but for home buyers as well. Buyers of Palari Group houses will be able to move into these homes faster than they would if they were relying on traditional building methods.</p><p>“If Tesla can build a car in under 60 seconds, why shouldn’t we be able to do the same thing with houses?” asks the team at Palari Group.</p><p>There is a massive shortage of skilled construction workers, which is only expected to continue over the next ten years. Approximately 80% of Palari’s production is automated in a factory controlled environment, which greatly increases speed and reduces waste compared to traditional construction projects. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ssjQcFGaV6HqceywJnkmu2YKUWY0SJqzG4DVaZI7EWqXH0Ufs4tYyNhueqYxITYVLJy3QgHysjb7FlrEAKv5BkjiExZOdrWKMexpyuNf3ioCb-EDywOlbs7uazPZgczGTUnLSCCMnpMFrltkYq1xoEQOHlZ5MHz0IPc3W3Gr2nVzFR_HDFT7KGTwwQKaCw"></figure><p><strong>3. 20% Cheaper </strong></p><p>When homes can be built at a fraction of their budget, homeowners can expect to purchase these homes at a lower price. Palari focuses on utilizing their efficient labor speed and cutting-edge technology to provide homes that are 20% cheaper than those that use traditional construction methods. </p><p>Although the projects finish under a typical budget, Palari homes do not sacrifice their production value or the benefits that come with owning a modern, luxury home. Each unit in these communities will feature a swimming pool, pergola, hot tub and fire pit.</p><p><strong>4. Increased Durability and Product Life </strong></p><p>The materials used in the construction of these revolutionary homes are not just eco-friendly, but also made to last longer than a traditional home. The homes are built without any wooden frames or bases, making them fireproof, termite free, and mold proof. These common ailments that plague modern homes are no longer an issue within a Palari built home. Their proprietary walls are also constructed with non-flammable material, making them ideal in extreme weather and natural disasters.</p><p>Palari Group has big plans for the future, gearing up to provide sustainability to the housing and real estate markets. The community in Desert Hot Springs is just the first of many on the horizon, with two others in production, located in La Quinta, California, and Rancho Mirage, California.</p>
28 Dec, 2022
Millionaire Investor Joseph Nantomah Discusses Entrepreneurial Success
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zCB_rI2yS_7VpH4CjdT7qGxzS4QhzOEuBduhjhi9dUZDdVDJLjB4S8f7v9CdTGYrr_mhXa95-HiP6zPD04uYOgsV1wSzSr1ao-akf_g9jY3OS8HyKLsCkyVDrULtQ7XxTukbHvSC7bTX6GjqIpdRpkfHtheoT3whLT0qW_O2VP56szjluU4KKdtEBg8HRw"><figcaption>Joseph Nantomah</figcaption></figure><p>In 2016, <a href="https://josephnantomah.com/">Joseph Nantomah</a> and his family emigrated from Africa to Wisconsin, U.S, with just under $5,000 to their names. Today, the successful entrepreneur and life coach has impacted the lives of over 500,000 people through his multiple business ventures, and has received numerous awards and accolades, having been recognized worldwide for his outstanding leadership and commitment to those that he serves.</p><p>After arriving in the United States, Nantomah and his family had no friends or relatives to provide support, and his attorney had informed them that they would not have benefits available to them for what could be a year while their papers were processed. This long year of waiting led Nantomah to the public library, where he dove into research regarding how to find success in America. </p><p>All of his digging brought him into real estate, as well as back to his roots, which centered around coaching others in mindfulness and finance. Both business models found success, but not after taking risks along the way. Now, the man who is aptly titled “The Black Mentor”, owns and operates 16 businesses as a real estate investor, entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach. He was also recently nominated for an honoree award by the International Association of Top Professionals as “Top Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year 2022.” </p><p>With all of these ventures under his belt, Nantomah continues to grow the first businesses he founded when he arrived in America. Investors Capital LLC (IC) is his private real estate investment group that provides accredited investors with attractive investment opportunities. The company maintains a high standard of respect between clients and is always seeking new high-quality properties. Through Mentor America LLC, Nantomah serves as President, where he helps to facilitate economic growth for Black-owned businesses.</p><p>Joseph Nantomah has taken his story, along with his coaching skills and uses them to inspire others at speaking engagements. Most recently, he spoke at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUDzWBbwFPU">JT Foxx's Mega Success event</a>, and he doesn’t plan to stop these engagements anytime soon. Some upcoming events include “HOW TO START & SCALE A BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY” which begins in January 2023. His WEALTH FLOW BOOT CAMP runs from March 30 to April 1 2023. The boot camp will highlight Nantomah’s newest venture, Wealth Flow Inc., which teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to build and maintain wealth through boot camps, speaking engagements, and coaching. </p><p>One thing that Nantomah says is, “The universe will always reward boldness, and things don’t move until you move. You are not going to change your life, until you change yourself." His coaching is utilized at conferences, speaking engagements, personal appearances and corporate events. </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Lauren and Austin
<p>Musical Artist Lauren Rosas Leaves Behind a Devastating Diagnosis to Embrace Her Renaissance</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6A7OTykjlBmOm4Q0DkDFpP3o-3QynOoPBX4lBtnlVBl2j1Os8ZdcYezK1O4MRzUQ8EXO0BjcxSXQte4eqKCByR67UxBdeEjtnH4h0HQ-OTOZbaIzgf2CZnTRd3bC7MA8LOiuH2JJopwUDDT_HE7ROXGfEHFidJxABMMxbA1NJ7GL4XnnjNITa6M9GMSNVg"></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p>Many may become discouraged after suffering a stroke that leaves them handicapped at 29 years old. However, Goth-Country/Pop songwriter <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gunzandrosas/?hl=en">Lauren Rosas</a> is choosing to see this tragedy through a new lens. Enter the rose-colored world of Lauren Rosas, an East County, San Diego native who is determined to show the world that when life changes frames, so can you.</p><p> </p><p>“I had found some kind of success as a model and to my surprise, with my music as well,” <a href="https://laurenrosas.com/">Lauren</a> explains. “I was a model and actress for Playboy, and two years into creating music, I was signed to a record label, Digital Currensy. I was wildly ambitious but a little too eager. Soon, I found my hands were full, trying to release an album, run a podcast, and achieve these lofty goals in such a short timeframe. My manager would frequently question if it was all too much, but I was headstrong and would always brush it off. </p><p> </p><p>“On the outside, I wanted to look like I had a lot of successful projects going; however, inside I was a house of cards waiting to collapse. In November 2021, my business began to fall apart when my identity was stolen, and my team fell apart. I had a terrible drinking and stimulant use problem that only intensified the situation. When December came, I was a shrilling 89 pounds from stress, was negative in all my bank accounts, and couldn’t even afford Metformin for my diabetes. However, I was too prideful and ashamed to admit that my business and personal health were crumbling behind closed doors.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rsEg2Ft2rWuonyk1e66gA/featured">Lauren</a> soon began experiencing immense pain throughout her body. This later turned out to be severe, untreated Hashimoto’s disease, a thyroid disease that ultimately led to a blood clot that caused her stroke. </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gunzandrosastv">Lauren</a> states, “I remember waking up the night it happened, feeling one side of my body ice cold and the other side hot, red, and visibly swollen. My vision was completely gone in my left eye while my left side was heavy and numb. The next day, I was hospitalized and sitting in the bed, tied to machines, and I felt a wave of regret pass over. For the first time, I was now disabled and fearful of everything to come.”</p><p> </p><p>After a month in and out of wheelchairs, Rosas states she had no money left to support herself and soon had to rely on donations from friends, followers, and strangers. “It was tough to lose a portion of my mobility, but I was grateful I survived it. It was time to rebuild my life.” </p><p> </p><p>Now, dependent on the aid of a walking cane, which she calls her “third leg,” and now sober, Lauren plans to immerse herself in physical therapy in attempts to regain the strength she lost on her left side. Now focusing solely on a new journey of health and art, these days, she is making more time to stop and smell the roses. And, she no longer cares about the ego-driven timelines she once prided herself on. She’s even delved into multiple charities. She finds new purpose in helping organizations that provide medical equipment for other handicapped individuals.</p><p> </p><p>“Even though I’m handicapped now, I find myself enjoying my life more,” she says. “I hope my story inspires someone to follow their dreams but to never try to rush their progress. I hope I encourage people to enjoy every moment and remember that Divine timing is never rushed.” </p><p> </p>
25 Jul, 2023
Leojeany Stylist Found New Trends at New York Fashion Week
<p>MANHATTAN, NY–</p><p>Leojeany, a fashion styling and photography company, sent their top stylist to New York Fashion week, and pleased to announce their new brand inspirations– leather and neon.</p><p>In September, many of the Leojeany fashion followers witnessed the brand’s top stylist sitting shoulder-to-shoulder next to the stars of New York Fashion Week. Some of the most notable influences on the Leojeany brand were neon robes with intricate patterning, bright furry hats, shimmering skirts and dresses, and silky rompers. The company particularly esteemed a black, leather finale that took place during one of the most notable shows, finding it the most fashion forward exhibit they’d seen in forever. During the week, the Leojeany stylist snapped photos and wrote down anything of significance to the brand, which prefers to work within a very distinct style.</p><p>“We want to normalize the word crazy,” claims the brand’s stylist and founder, Leo Li. </p><p>According to the brand, a typical Leojeany look will often feature popping colors, bold makeup, and casual yet crazy hairstyles and clothing. The brand hopes to further the name of high-fashion by adding tidbits of their own casual, applicable design to the otherwise luxurious dress. </p><p>By sending their best stylist and visionary to fashion week, the brand hopes to take away inspiration needed to carry on this mission of enhancing traditional high-fashion. The events during the week served as a learning experience for the company, which is currently in its startup phase, as it leans toward breakthrough styles such as extreme hairstyles and makeup looks that are commonly seen on the runway. </p><p>One of four major fashion weeks throughout the world, New York Fashion Week allows designers and stylists to network while exhibiting their best pieces. This aspect of the experience was key for Leojeany as it seeks to expand its own network of connections within the fashion world. One key event that the company’s representative attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and took place as a celebration of two of New York’s most loved affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>Leojeany’s sponsor also attended a panel hosted by several iconic fashion designers and renowned tennis champions, who spoke on the intersection of sport and style in pop culture. Other events included shows by legendary brand names Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show featuring black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk tracksuits.</p><p>The company, set in the heart of Manhattan, New York, is constantly on the lookout for new designs, modes, and ideas. With a mind for streetwear and a heart for high-fashion, the company always looks for innovative ways to combine the both. </p><p>Previously, the Leojeany spread their unique look around by collaborating with local brands and models. With a knack for styling high-fashion individuals, many Leojeany protegees can now be found on New York City runways, previously prepped by the fashion connoisseur company. The brand claims that they intend to push their image of fashion forward by creating a community of fashion-loving individuals with great ideas, such as the ones they discovered at New York Fashion Week.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: @leoliofficial</i></p>
11 Dec, 2022
Corky Newcomb
<h2>LITE4NITE SPORTS Offers New Patented Sports Products For Licensing </h2><p>MIAMI, Florida – <a href="https://lite4nite.com/">LITE4NITE® SPORTS</a>, founded in 1975, has unveiled several new patented Sports and Outdoors products available for licensing.</p><p><br>LITE4NITE designed their LED Elektron™ Sportsballs for over 50 million players who play baseball, softball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, lacrosse, field hockey, and cricket as well as backyard and beach ball games. LED Elektron Sportsballs light up for nighttime fun and can be hit with bats, rackets, and paddles without breaking or losing function.</p><p>Their world’s first NITELITE lighted Golfballs sold almost $50 million at retail. Their new LITE4NITE Golfballs light up forever and can fly 400 yards on a drive. Charged with a U.V. charger, LITE4NITE Golfballs have been used in thousands of NITE golf tournaments played in 82 countries, which raised millions of dollars for charitable causes. </p><p><a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com">LITE4NITE’s PROS PICK-XLQ</a><a href="https://lite4nitepickleball.com/">™</a><a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com"> Pickleballs</a> are designed to be quieter and long-lasting than other brands. LOUD ball noise is a big problem in many towns where homes are located by courts and people are waking up at sunrise to the loud sounds of Pickleballs. LITE4NITE SPORTS solved that problem. LITE4NITE hopes to meet the boom in popularity of the sport, as NITE Pickleball tournaments are already being organized all over the country. Players, paddles, nets, and lines are illuminated and tourneys have previously been held as fundraisers for charities, hospitals, and schools. Approximately 5 million U.S. players play Pickleball and PRO tournaments are televised. </p><h2>Introducing the LED ELEKTRON SPORTSBALLS</h2><p>The patented LED Elektron Sportsballs are designed for nighttime fun. Inventor, Corky Newcomb, explained, “Pickleball in the daytime is lots of fun, but at night, it’s a whole new ballgame! Playing after sunset prevents harmful sunburns and heat exhaustion which is very important to older players. <a href="http://www.lite4nitepickleball.com">LED Sportsballs conform to Official Pickleball regulations</a>. Extremely durable, the LED balls can be hit hard over 1,000 times into a wall and the lights stay on.” </p><p>Hammacher Schlemmer’s Christmas catalog just sold out of the first LITE4NITE Pickleballs which use a chemical lightstick. LED ELEKTRON Sportsballs perform exactly like the best pickleball brands with the added benefit of enabling twilight and nighttime play. Millions of WIFFLEBALLS® have been sold, but present no accessibility to the game after dark. Marketing to over 50 million players across eight sports, LITE4NITE SPORTS is currently in talks with several major sports companies about licensing opportunities.</p><h2>LITE4NITE’s Patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs</h2><p>LITE4NITE’s patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs allow PRO players and parents to record messages inside the balls. Along with potentially serving a great sentimental purpose, recording PROS’ voices in the balls would increase the value of their autographs. Currently, the MLB Alumni Association is testing the <a href="http://www.sportsinventormentor.com">Talking Autograph Baseballs</a> with select Major League players. MLB baseball great, Bill Buckner, recorded baseball tips for Little League players while making a video about the balls. Likewise, LITE4NITE’s Talking Autograph Footballs were made for the NFL Alumni Association, as well. The whole line of 7 patented Talking Autograph Sportsballs is currently available for licensing. </p><h2>Providing the Outdoor Activities Market with a New FIRE STARTER</h2><p>LITE4NITE SPORTS’ new patented FIRE STARTER boasts advancements for the product, lighting up after being submerged in water for 30 days and in strong winds. Burning at 1,830 degrees and holding a 12-inch high flame for 15 minutes, the FIRE STARTER is available for licensing as well. There are over 57 million U.S. campers, hikers, fishermen, hunters, skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers plus 27 million homes that have wood stoves and fireplaces. The brand’s patented FIRE STARTER is able to cook, provide warmth, or even save lives in emergency situations.</p><h2>About LITE4NITE SPORTS </h2><p><a href="http://www.lite4nite.com">LITE4NITE Sports</a> is a new product development and marketing company located in New Hampshire with over 40 products. Recently, their new LITE4NITE golfballs were shipped into 2,452 WALMART stores in April 2022 under the IZZO GOLF brand. </p><p>Founder Corky Newcomb says, “We look for inventions that have that magic that will stop people in their tracks so they say, ‘I need that right now!’” The company is also working on a medical device that prevents seniors from breaking their hips when they fall, as about 36 million older adults fall each year. Always looking for a novel approach, LITE4NITE’s brand strives to identify itself through ingenuity in its products, serving markets across industries.</p><p><strong>Corky Newcomb, CEO of LITE4NITE SPORTS, started inventing sports products in 1975 and introduced the world’s first NITELITE Footballs. Other products include Automatic Curveballs & Sliders, Driver Wild Cologne and Tees Perfume with voice recorders, Floating Electronic Golf Greens, and Shots in the Dark Driving Ranges. Newcomb helps inventors make, market, and license their inventions. He graduated from the Whittemore Business School at the University of New Hampshire where he played baseball. He teaches Invention Creation seminars in schools and companies where students and employees create their own inventions in only 12 minutes. Several of his students competed at the U.S.P.T.O.’s National Student Invention Competition in Washington D.C. </strong></p><p><strong>Newcomb’s son, Brett, created a revolutionary App </strong><a href="http://www.mytrecco.com"><strong>www.mytrecco.com</strong></a><strong> which strives to become the premier trusted travel community that shares, discovers, and discusses their best experiences. The first round of financing is almost closed. </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://lite4nite.com"><strong> LITE4NITE.com</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://lite4nitepickleball.com/"><strong>LITE4NITEPICKLEBALL.com</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://sportsinventormentor.com/"><strong>SportsInventorMentor.com</strong></a><strong>, or contact Corky at </strong><a href="mailto:corkyfn@gmail.com"><strong>corkyfn@gmail.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
28 Apr, 2023
Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation Announces Incorporation and Future Expansion to New Parts of America
<p> </p><p>HOUSTON, TX– </p><p>Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation LLC is pleased to announce its incorporation, which took place in August of 2022. Since the company’s birth, Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation has rapidly expanded into new areas of the country, which should continue by the end of 2023.</p><p>With a habit of providing patients offerings for comprehensive care from licensed medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, the company intends to introduce new offices to widen the American radius of its services.</p><p>Founded by Thomas Galliguez, MD, Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation serves patients who have experienced minor to severe trauma from motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, and catastrophic injuries. Based on revenue for personal injury attorneys, the 2022 personal injury market cap is projected to be at $53.1B.</p><p>The company aims to take a bold innovative stance to the status quo of the medical expert witness of personal injury claims and improve patient care provided in the PI market with its parent company Echo Clinic LLC, founded by Director of Therapy Services, Jason Zamora DPT and sister company, Echo PMR PLLC, founded by Umar Mahmood MD, Board Certified Interventional Spine Specialist, Physical Medicine & Rehab Specialist, and TBI Specialist by renovating the delivery of evaluations and treatment.</p><p>A herniated disc identified on an MRI treated with a steroid injection (ESI) isn’t thorough or therapeutic in the long-term. Echo Providers emphasize asking about the patient’s sleep, memory, mood, interpersonal relationships and are now including diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and cognitive impairments that otherwise have gone unidentified. “Missing these diagnoses is a disservice to the patients and can have long-term or even permanent consequences if left untreated.”</p><p>The company’s commencement of new locations tees up Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation LLC in its strategic positioning to provide the advancements in the market by offering prototype solutions, such as screening all patients for the main impairments from their trauma: physical, psychological, and cognitive with standardized computerized screening diagnostics; and a strong focus on the development and advancement of interdisciplinary rehabilitative treatment options for traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and non-surgical alternatives.</p><p>In 2029, the market cap for traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment is expected to be $229B. The company intends to be at the forefront of positioning in research, treatment, and market advances.</p><p>“Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation has expanded as a private healthcare system in Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston,” says Galliguez. “Now, the company will likely offer its treatments in new places like Dallas, McAllen, and Miami by the end of 2023.”</p><p>After his first year of business owning Laredo Surgical Center with his twin brother Abel Galliguez, Dr. Galliguez noticed that proceduralists were not screening for a significant and sometimes permanent component of their personal injuries in the psychological and cognitive domains. “Trauma didn’t just present itself physically, but also emotionally, cognitively, psychologically, and even spiritually” says Dr. Galliguez.</p><p>Echo’s goal is to proactively screen all patients for all personal injuries sustained in their trauma. Then, through adequate screening, individualized patient-focused, outcomes-based, evidence-informed treatment plans are collaboratively created with the PMR doctor, the rehabilitation team, and most importantly, the patient.</p><p>“We want patients to feel motivated by the energy of the environment in the rehabilitation space and the competency of their provider team, ultimately to ensure each patient achieves their individual goals to regain their physical, psychological, and social deficits from their accidents. We plan to continue to be the leading medical expert team to maximize such claims to ensure streamlined, efficient treatment plans and monetary justice for our shared patients and clients.”</p><p>Every day, Echo continues to evolve in unexpected ways outside of treating trauma and TBI’s. Through the development of new wellness community clinics, integrative and engaging apps, Dr. Galliguez hopes to shift the medical mindset of Americans. “Technology is the innovative shift that will allow us to monitor outcomes, but more importantly, the process of technological gamification will be a silent driving force in achieving effective preventative medicine.”</p><p>As a healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Galliguez’s mission with Echo is to contribute new, creative, collaborative, and transformative initiatives, business strategies, models, and systems to the current inefficient, expensive, healthcare system.</p><p>Other interest areas for Echo is Medical Aesthetics. “The global medical aesthetics market was valued at 61.23 USD billion in 2021,” Galliguez reminds, “It is expected to reach around 138.64 USD billion, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2022–2030). North America currently leads the Worldwide Medical Aesthetics Market because of its large elderly population and surplus of medical aesthetic procedure centers.</p><p>“Our next move is to spread the strategies and techniques from Echo Trauma and Echo Clinic to other specialities of medicine, advancing the Echo mission of transforming medicine in a patient-centered, efficient, and value-based manner,” says Galliguez. “The future of healthcare is in our hands today; we must practice good stewardship now to ensure sustainability tomorrow.”</p><p><i>Thomas Galliguez, MD was born in Los Angeles, CA, and moved to Houston, TX. He attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR as a Pre-medical biology major. Then he began his career in medicine at the American University of the Caribbean (SXM) in September 2014. Galliguez found clinical experience at Danbury Hospital and BronxCare in Bronx, NY, and later began residency training at Driscoll Children's Hospital in July 2019 in Corpus Christi, TX before pivoting to business in 2020. After working for a private outpatient multi-disciplinary rehabilitation company in Dallas, TX, Galliguez was invited to market for his family friend’s most recent business venture, an outpatient surgery center. The marketing opportunity was the stepping stone in Galliguez acquiring his first company, Laredo Surgical Center LLC (from now on, LSC). One year after starting LSC, he incorporated Echo Trauma & Rehabilitation LLC (from now on, Echo). Filling the gaps in medicine that he noticed throughout his training, work experience, and business ownership, his goal was to provide comprehensive, collaborative (interdisciplinary), and outcome-oriented care to his customers (indirectly his patients) and impact their life through acceptance, support, and growth in their rehabilitative journey. To learn more about Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation, email dr.thomas@echotrauma.us.</i></p>
28 Apr, 2023
Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation Announces Incorporation and Future Expansion to New Parts of America
<p> </p><p>HOUSTON, TX– </p><p>Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation LLC is pleased to announce its incorporation, which took place in August of 2022. Since the company’s birth, Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation has rapidly expanded into new areas of the country, which should continue by the end of 2023.</p><p>With a habit of providing patients offerings for comprehensive care from licensed medical doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, the company intends to introduce new offices to widen the American radius of its services.</p><p>Founded by Thomas Galliguez, MD, Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation serves patients who have experienced minor to severe trauma from motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, and catastrophic injuries. Based on revenue for personal injury attorneys, the 2022 personal injury market cap is projected to be at $53.1B.</p><p>The company aims to take a bold innovative stance to the status quo of the medical expert witness of personal injury claims and improve patient care provided in the PI market with its parent company Echo Clinic LLC, founded by Director of Therapy Services, Jason Zamora DPT and sister company, Echo PMR PLLC, founded by Umar Mahmood MD, Board Certified Interventional Spine Specialist, Physical Medicine & Rehab Specialist, and TBI Specialist by renovating the delivery of evaluations and treatment.</p><p>A herniated disc identified on an MRI treated with a steroid injection (ESI) isn’t thorough or therapeutic in the long-term. Echo Providers emphasize asking about the patient’s sleep, memory, mood, interpersonal relationships and are now including diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and cognitive impairments that otherwise have gone unidentified. “Missing these diagnoses is a disservice to the patients and can have long-term or even permanent consequences if left untreated.”</p><p>The company’s commencement of new locations tees up Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation LLC in its strategic positioning to provide the advancements in the market by offering prototype solutions, such as screening all patients for the main impairments from their trauma: physical, psychological, and cognitive with standardized computerized screening diagnostics; and a strong focus on the development and advancement of interdisciplinary rehabilitative treatment options for traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and non-surgical alternatives.</p><p>In 2029, the market cap for traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment is expected to be $229B. The company intends to be at the forefront of positioning in research, treatment, and market advances.</p><p>“Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation has expanded as a private healthcare system in Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston,” says Galliguez. “Now, the company will likely offer its treatments in new places like Dallas, McAllen, and Miami by the end of 2023.”</p><p>After his first year of business owning Laredo Surgical Center with his twin brother Abel Galliguez, Dr. Galliguez noticed that proceduralists were not screening for a significant and sometimes permanent component of their personal injuries in the psychological and cognitive domains. “Trauma didn’t just present itself physically, but also emotionally, cognitively, psychologically, and even spiritually” says Dr. Galliguez.</p><p>Echo’s goal is to proactively screen all patients for all personal injuries sustained in their trauma. Then, through adequate screening, individualized patient-focused, outcomes-based, evidence-informed treatment plans are collaboratively created with the PMR doctor, the rehabilitation team, and most importantly, the patient.</p><p>“We want patients to feel motivated by the energy of the environment in the rehabilitation space and the competency of their provider team, ultimately to ensure each patient achieves their individual goals to regain their physical, psychological, and social deficits from their accidents. We plan to continue to be the leading medical expert team to maximize such claims to ensure streamlined, efficient treatment plans and monetary justice for our shared patients and clients.”</p><p>Every day, Echo continues to evolve in unexpected ways outside of treating trauma and TBI’s. Through the development of new wellness community clinics, integrative and engaging apps, Dr. Galliguez hopes to shift the medical mindset of Americans. “Technology is the innovative shift that will allow us to monitor outcomes, but more importantly, the process of technological gamification will be a silent driving force in achieving effective preventative medicine.”</p><p>As a healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Galliguez’s mission with Echo is to contribute new, creative, collaborative, and transformative initiatives, business strategies, models, and systems to the current inefficient, expensive, healthcare system.</p><p>Other interest areas for Echo is Medical Aesthetics. “The global medical aesthetics market was valued at 61.23 USD billion in 2021,” Galliguez reminds, “It is expected to reach around 138.64 USD billion, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2022–2030). North America currently leads the Worldwide Medical Aesthetics Market because of its large elderly population and surplus of medical aesthetic procedure centers.</p><p>“Our next move is to spread the strategies and techniques from Echo Trauma and Echo Clinic to other specialities of medicine, advancing the Echo mission of transforming medicine in a patient-centered, efficient, and value-based manner,” says Galliguez. “The future of healthcare is in our hands today; we must practice good stewardship now to ensure sustainability tomorrow.”</p><p><i>Thomas Galliguez, MD was born in Los Angeles, CA, and moved to Houston, TX. He attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR as a Pre-medical biology major. Then he began his career in medicine at the American University of the Caribbean (SXM) in September 2014. Galliguez found clinical experience at Danbury Hospital and BronxCare in Bronx, NY, and later began residency training at Driscoll Children's Hospital in July 2019 in Corpus Christi, TX before pivoting to business in 2020. After working for a private outpatient multi-disciplinary rehabilitation company in Dallas, TX, Galliguez was invited to market for his family friend’s most recent business venture, an outpatient surgery center. The marketing opportunity was the stepping stone in Galliguez acquiring his first company, Laredo Surgical Center LLC (from now on, LSC). One year after starting LSC, he incorporated Echo Trauma & Rehabilitation LLC (from now on, Echo). Filling the gaps in medicine that he noticed throughout his training, work experience, and business ownership, his goal was to provide comprehensive, collaborative (interdisciplinary), and outcome-oriented care to his customers (indirectly his patients) and impact their life through acceptance, support, and growth in their rehabilitative journey. To learn more about Echo Trauma and Rehabilitation, email dr.thomas@echotrauma.us.</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Leojeany Sends Sponsor to New York Fashion Week Events
<p>MANHATTAN, NY–</p><p>Leojeany, a fashion styling and photography business and brand, sent their top stylist to New York Fashion week and is excited to announce new brand inspirations– leather and neon. The Leojeany brand is previously known for its popping colors, bold yet casual outfits, and crazy makeup and hair. Yet, they want to push the boundaries of fashion even further.</p><p>“We want to normalize the word crazy,” claims the brand’s stylist, Leo Li. </p><p>In September, the brand sent Li, the brand’s top stylist, to find new inspiration at New York Fashion Week. The stylist was meant to be on the lookout for new fashion angles, forward pieces, and anything out of the ordinary. Many of the Leojeany supporters witnessed the brand’s stylist sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the week’s biggest names. </p><p>Some of the most inspiring influences that the Leojeany brand discovered were dazzling neon coats decorated with intricate patterning, colorful furry hats, glittery skirts and dresses, and silky rompers. The company particularly noted a black, leather finale put on during one of the brand’s favorite shows, claiming that it was the most unique exhibit they’d witnessed in years. During the week, the Leojeany sponsor took photos and wrote down descriptions of these significant discoveries. This lends to the brand’s style, which typically tends to fashion itself within a very distinct vision.</p><p>The company claims that a typical Leojeany look will brand popping colors, bold makeup, and casual yet crazy hairstyles and outfits. By sending their best stylist and visionary to the biggest week in fashion, the business hopes to gain new ideas and inspiration required to carry out their mission of defying traditional fashion. The events served as a learning experience for the company, which is currently in its startup phase, as it progresses toward breakthrough styles like dramatic hairstyles and makeup looks such as what is commonly seen on the runway. One of four major fashion weeks ever to exist, New York Fashion Week brandishes designers’ creations through innovative catwalks and an atmosphere that allows stylists and designers to network.</p><p>This aspect of the time was important for Leojeany as it seeks to curate its own network of relationships within the fashion world. One of the key events that the company’s sponsor attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and occurred to honor two of New York’s most adored affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>Leojeany’s representative also viewed a panel hosted by several iconic designers and famous tennis champions, who spoke on the collaboration of sport and style in pop culture. Other affairs involved shows by legendary fashion names Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show characterizing black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk rompers.</p><p>The company, set in the heart of Manhattan, New York, is constantly on the lookout for new modes, designs, and ideas. Previously, Leojeany has collaborated with several local brands and models. Typically shooting and styling passionate artists around the area, Leojeany clients often mix with what the brand also calls friends. With a knack for styling high-fashion individuals, many Leojeany customers can now be found on New York City runways, prepped by the brand. Leojeany claims that they intend to propel their brand forward by curating a community of fashion-forward individuals. </p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
28 Nov, 2022
Chris
<p><strong>Betterbrand Named "Golden Ticket" winner by KeHE Distributors </strong></p><p><i>San Antonio, TX</i> - Health and wellness company Betterbrand was awarded the “Golden Ticket” title by KeHE Distributors (KeHE), one of the largest fresh, natural, organic, and specialty distributors in North America. KeHe announced the honor during its 2022 TrendFinder Event, which featured over 250 companies pitching products to the KeHe Category Management Team. Winners were selected based upon factors such as ingredients, innovation, taste, scalability, packaging, and more.</p><p>Only 40 products were selected at the event, including Betterbrand, which now joins the distribution company’s extensive portfolio. This will provide Betterbrand with heightened promotional exposure and opens up the opportunity to be sold at 30,000 retail locations throughout the US.</p><p>CEO and co-founder of Betterbrand Dr. Chris Jackson, a doctor of pharmacy, said that the award was crucial for the company’s current plans for expansion. “The opportunities provided to Betterbrand as a result of KeHE's 'Golden Ticket' are tremendous,” said Dr. Jackson. “Given the number of suppliers in contention for the 40 tickets, we're extremely honored that KeHE saw the merit in our products and selected us as a recipient.”</p><p>Betterbrand creates all natural supplements for energy, mental acuity, and lung health. All supplements, which are developed by Dr. Jackson, are thoroughly researched, backed by data, and tested for safety by independent laboratories.</p><p>In addition, Betterbrand has a medical advisory board consisting of Dr. Jackson (PharmD), who has published several research projects to advance the use of rapid diagnostics in the field of infectious disease; Dr. Lukas S. Vogel (MD), who specializes in psychosomatic medicine, psychotherapy and rehabilitation; Dr. Helge G. Bischoff (MD), a managing senior physician for thoracic oncology and current head of the institute of the renowned lung cancer center in Heidelberg, Germany; Dr. Matthew Kanaan (MD), a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician; and Dr. Nathan Tanoue (MD), a General Surgeon.</p><p>Betterbrand’s respiratory system began with BetterLungs, which helps to clear mucus, naturally minimize coughing, enhance airway and lung health, and provide seasonal sinus and bronchial support. Natural ingredients include Mullein Leaf (to clear mucus and soothe a sore throat); Elderberry (for immune support), French Maritime Pine Bark (to clear congestion and support the lungs, heart, and skin); Red Reishi (an immune booster); Vitamin D (for respiratory and immune health); L-Cysteine (to detoxify lungs); and American Ginseng (to resist stressors and boost athletic performance.</p><p>Recently, Betterbrand teamed up with Kyowa Hakko, a Japan-based international developer of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, to release IMMUSE LC-Plasma, a postbiotic backed by 27 studies, including 12 clinical trials comprising 10 efficacy studies and two safety studies. IMMUNE is designed to stimulate the body’s natural defenses by activating plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs). These pDCs activate other immune cells, such as NK, killer-T, helper-T, and B cells, that play crucial roles in regular immune function.</p><p>Betterbrand also offers nootropic and mental acuity products, such as BetterFocus, to support elevated focus and mood, promote energy, and help with memory, recall, and stress management; the hangover remedy BetterMorning, which fights nausea and headaches, supports liver detoxification, and replenishes vitamins; and BetterMushrooms, to promote mental clarity and calmness, support gut health, boost immunity, and elevate energy and focus.</p><p>Betterbrand was founded in 2019 by Dr. Chris Jackson, a doctor of pharmacy. His background as a combat medic and infantry officer in the U.S. Army created a desire to help and heal others, as did his family history of respiratory health issues. “The only two things the healthcare system cures are infections and cancer, and we do a horrible job at curing cancer,” says Dr. Jackson. “Since everything was managing healthcare, I wanted to do that on the ‘natural’ side of things with supplements.”</p><p>BetterLungs is sold in CVS, Walgreens, and GNC locations nationwide. “We only win if we win together,” says Dr. Jackson. “This isn’t a one-man show - no one gets left behind.” He says his team has been the difference between success and failure and have been integral to the expansion of the company.</p><p><i>Better Brand is a health and wellness company that provides a variety of natural supplements designed to assist with lung health, immunity, stress management, and more with a line of novel all-natural products.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.trybetterbrand.com/"> https://www.trybetterbrand.com/</a></p><p>Email: hello@betterbrandhealth.com</p><p><i>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All products have been formulated for adults 18 and older. Please consult your healthcare provider before use if you have a medical condition, are taking prescription medications or are taking any other dietary supplements, are planning a medical procedure, or are pregnant and nursing. Do not exceed recommended dosage.</i></p>
11 Jan, 2023
Chris
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SiJMsgS2408_VPabvgNPZQ7eZ4-bVZvzJNotOCFJOzCRRpznGYcde4eCjPNe6NoO6H8FAgWfZeHNNdNvfGdvpIcoJ9yeZSIdRQpYB59jW5U3OAWrQw9kf49yC4tqoBsDVkWmnhM0TCQDSfgrQPxbOyZwOwZ_0XI3pMGFuodExR2ORb-wFvUxCB0dKhEMHw"><figcaption>Dr. Chris Jackson, founder of Betterbrand</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Dr. Chris of Betterbrand: Tips for a Healthier 2023</strong></p><p>As we all recover from the holidays and enter a new year, it’s important to start off the right way. December is typically full of parties, late nights, shopping and stress - but if you neglect your health during the festivities, January and February are going to be pretty miserable. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy nights out with friends and family; but there’s a right way and a wrong way to approach it.</p><p>Dr. Chris Jackson of Betterbrand, one of the top nutritional supplement companies in the US, has some tips and tricks to making merry and keeping your sanity. Known as @DrChrisPharmD across social media, Dr. Chris has over 160k followers on TikTok, and we’ve curated some of his best advice for the new year.</p><p><strong>Take care of your body</strong></p><p>Even after the rush and bustle of the holiday season, winter often takes a toll on your physical health - tis the season for colds and flus, after all! If you’re under the weather, or dealing with chronic illness, the added stress can take the joy out of the season and make it harder to recuperate after the holidays are over.</p><p>“Biggest tip no one shared with me as an entrepreneur: Don’t neglect your physical health while you’re working on your financial health,” says Dr. Chris. He adds that a fresh start to 2023 begins with a healthy body, and a big part of that is watching your stress levels. Stress can even lead to losing your hair, giving new meaning to the phrase “pulling your hair out”!</p><p><strong>Watch out for sweet treats</strong></p><p>Going out for a round of drinks with loved ones can bring some warmth into the chilly winter months; and there’s nothing wrong with that, but Dr. Chris says it’s important to be aware of what you’re putting into your body.</p><p>“Sugar can slow the absorption of alcohol,” says Dr. Chris. “If you’re considering a mixed cocktail with a sugary rim, just know that the alcohol will be sitting in your stomach a little longer than normal!” He points out that many drinks of this type - Piña coladas, margaritas, daiquiris, even wine - contain high levels of sugar, which means you won’t get as drunk as quickly.</p><p>“This, however, means that you might find yourself consuming a huge number of calories without really realizing it,” he says. “We don’t always think about drinks being high in calories - but you’re basically drinking pure sugar with a lot of typical cocktails.”</p><p><strong>Not all alcohol is created equal!</strong></p><p>On that note, what type of alcohol you consume can make a big difference when it comes to whether or not you suffer a hangover the next day. For example, over the holidays you may have indulged in the viral Christmas Cocktail recipe, which calls for Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and has a rim dipped in frosting. Even though the sugar slows the alcohol absorption, Fireball is most likely going to give you a whopper of a hangover.</p><p>“Replacing it with something like Jack Fire is a great option,” he says, referring to Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel's cinnamon whiskey. “They use a filtering process called 'mellowing' to remove congeners.” These substances, produced during fermentation, are responsible for many of the physiological effects of hangovers.</p><p>He adds that “ready to drink” alcohol is full of preservatives and sugar, none of which are good for the body. “Next up, the cheap stuff,” he says. “You still end up paying for it, just in a different way: with a horrible hangover. Some of these you can filter, but not everybody is a DIY’er.”</p><p><strong>Prep for partying</strong></p><p>“If you go the Fireball route, you probably need a hangover blocker,” says Dr. Chris. Wait - what?? That’s right - Betterbrand offers BetterMorning, the all in one hangover blocker that Dr. Chris designed to “level up your pre-game”. It minimizes headaches and nausea, and also supports liver detox while helping replenish vitamins lost from drinking.</p><p>BetterMorning is formulated with all-natural, quality ingredients to target the effects of alcohol and can help to prevent a hangover, or taken to mitigate the effects if you forget to prep for your party. BetterMorning includes Dihydromyricetin (DHM) to support liver aid, Milk Thistle to help your liver remove toxins from the body, Ginger to reduce nausea, and B vitamin Complex to boost alcohol metabolism.</p><p><strong>Know your limits</strong></p><p>“Your body's ability to efficiently process alcohol decreases as you age,” Dr. Chris says, pointing out that this begins to be noticeable for most people after the age of 25. “This has to do with metabolic enzymes in your liver and your ability to clear the toxic byproducts through your liver and kidneys.”</p><p>He reminds party-goers that alcohol dehydrates you significantly. As soon as you take your first drink, your body starts losing fluids. Being aware of how alcohol affects you can greatly reduce your discomfort during and after your night out or office party, and taking time to hydrate - with water, not another cocktail! - can also cut down on the uncomfortable aftermath.</p><p><strong>Better living through science</strong></p><p>No matter the season, Dr. Chris and the team at Betterbrand are passionate about offering the most effective science-backed supplements to help you live a more fulfilled, empowered, and balanced life. Overseen by a team of doctors, pharmacists, and researchers, each Betterbrand product is carefully formulated to be safe, effective and deliver results.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.trybetterbrand.com/"> https://www.trybetterbrand.com/</a></p><p>Email: hello@betterbrandhealth.com</p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrispharmd"> https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrispharmd</a></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Robert Daspit
<p><strong>Lagniappe Chauffeured Services (LCS) Announces Expansion Plans</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Taxi/limo market reached $104.57 billion in 2022</strong></li><li><strong>LCS voted #1 luxury transportation company in New Orleans</strong></li><li><strong>New luxury cars added to premium line-up</strong></li></ul><p><i>New Orleans, LA</i> - In a city known as a popular tourist destination, New Orleans attracts over 19 million visits annually. A significant majority of those tourists seek chauffeur services, and the higher-profile clientele want something more than a traditional vehicle with which to tour the Big Easy. Lagniappe Chauffeured Services (LCS) is the city’s premium luxury ground transportation company and has recently announced plans for expansion based on past success and current customer demand.</p><p>The company has grown along with the global market value of the taxi and limousine service industry, which grew from $95.5 billion in 2021 to $104.57 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The tourism industry has bounced back since the pandemic; in 2022, the travel and tourism market was estimated at a value of $175.40 billion USD, with a CAGR of 4.74% from 2022-2026, resulting in a projected market value of $211.10 billion USD by 2026.</p><p>Founded in 2010 by CEO Robert Daspit, LCS now generates millions of dollars yearly. During the nationwide rental car shortage of 2021, LCS's luxury chauffeur service agency was one of the only transportation companies that didn’t sell off a large portion of its fleet. Typical car rental companies across the country cut their available vehicles by a third of more, leaving LCS among the minority - but allowing the company to continue providing top-tier service.</p><p>This helped propel the company’s success to its current expansion, which includes adding multiple additional luxury cars to its already extensive lineup. This year LCS adds the latest Cadillac Escalade, the limited-edition Mercedes-Maybach, and the Flying Spur by Bentley. Some of the luxury features of these vehicles include heated and ventilated leather seats with massage technology, superlative audio systems, augmented reality-enabled navigation, and - on the Escalade - the industry’s very first curved OLED display, which boasts twice the pixel density of a 4K TV.</p><p>The team at LCS is particularly pleased about the addition of the coveted Mercedes-Maybach, a rare German luxury sedan. These vehicles join an already elite lineup that includes the elegant Mercedes-Benz S550, known as the pinnacle of modern automotive luxury; and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a spacious luxury van that holds up to 10 people.</p><p>Daspit says that his company is merely meeting the demand of its clients, which include top entertainers and athletes, politicians, business owners, musicians, and more. LCS also caters to those looking for private city tours, those seeking limo services for weddings and special occasions, luxury vehicles for brewery tours, transport for corporate travel, and much more.</p><p>Each of the company’s top-of-the-line, impeccably clean luxury vehicles is available for a wide variety of services. All are equipped with premium amenities like WiFi, media players, and phone chargers. The company’s signature Lagniappe Chauffeured Service has the top requirements in the industry: background checks, drug tests, and consistent performance reviews to ensure the most professional service. Each chauffeur is required to have a thorough knowledge of the city streets and how to reach every destination.</p><p>LCS is known for providing 24/7 customer service, and its premium chauffeur services go beyond what car rental agencies offer. For example, for its airport transportation services, a representative from LCS tracks each flight to be aware of delays or changes, to ensure a timely pick up every single time. In addition, the company provides private or group city tours, including French Quarter Tours, Culinary Tours, wildlife tours, and more. LCS is the best way to see the city of New Orleans and is prepared to offer customized travel plans for the discerning client.</p><p><i>Lagniappe Chauffeured Services (LCS) is a luxury ground transportation company based in New Orleans. The company offers airport transportation, FBO travel services, corporate transportation, hourly car services, meeting/event transportation, private city tours, shuttle services, wedding limo services, and more</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.lcsdriven.com/"> https://www.lcsdriven.com/</a></p><p>Phone: 877-527-2888</p>
19 May, 2023
Angela Thomas
<h2>Styyled Digital Educates Businesses on Modern Ways to Connect With Consumers</h2><p>Lehi, UT—Styyled Digital, a digital marketing agency, has cracked the code on converting leads into a higher percentage of customers for businesses. The way that customers interact with services and products has greatly changed even over the past five years, and the company has closely noted the ever-evolving trends. Using this data-driven research, Styyled Digital has developed its own way of making the current social and sales funnel more profitable for clients.</p><p>The company was founded by Angela Thomas in 2019. Before dedicating herself to marketing, she was originally working in the real estate industry, but what motivated her to take this turn was a series of marketing investments that she and her then co-founder didn’t see expected returns on. These frustrating experiences led Thomas to learn as much as she could about marketing to ensure that such a thing would never happen again. However, when she was finally able to apply what she had learned, she and her business partner saw surprising results: profits for their real estate brand quadrupled in just two years.</p><p>Armed with this knowledge, Thomas set out to create Styyled Digital. Since its creation, the company has not just been keeping pace with its competitors. It’s been quickly moving ahead and outperforming them. In this rapidly moving Golden Age of Technology, one either has to find a method and master it to perfection, or learn how to expertly use multilevel, multichannel marketing strategies without risking burnout. It can be a precarious balance even for high level agencies, but Styyled Digital has a few methodologies that keep the company efficient, effective, and high-performing.</p><p>Two of these methodologies feed into each other: KISS and the flywheel method. Many might be familiar with the KISS—or or “Keep It Simple, Stupid”—method. It’s a fundamental technique used in the education and tech industries, but it can be broadly applied in all aspects of life. Styyled Digital uses this to keep itself from overthinking marketing strategies and to keep from overextending its resources (and, in turn, the resources of their clients). And to keep itself in check, the company bases its practices off the flywheel method.</p><p>In short, the flywheel method reminds companies that they already have the best salespeople out there: their own customers. If their product or services are worthy of customer acclaim, a lot of the heavy lifting will take care of itself. Styyled Digital helps clients ensure that their products and services are worth the hype by creating strategies that allow them to maximize their sales funnel and turn cold traffic into loyal fans and customers.</p><p><i>Styyled Digital is a digital marketing agency that offers professional implementation and ongoing strategy optimization. The company helps businesses achieve sustainable scaling growth through tailored marketing solutions that best fits a client’s needs. CEO Angela Thomas co-founded the company in 2019 in response to ineffective partnerships in the past and now heads a team of trained marketing specialists and offers education services so that companies can learn the ins and outs of the modern digital marketing landscape.</i></p><p>To learn more about how Styyled Digital is taking charge on full lead generation and sales optimization, visit<a href="https://styyleddigital.com/"> the company’s website</a>, or contact:</p><p>Angela Thomas</p><p>info@styyleddigital.com</p><p>+1 801-717-1538</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/styyleddigital/">https://www.facebook.com/styyleddigital/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styyleddigital/">https://www.instagram.com/styyleddigital/</a></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Isa Aydin Photography Invests in New Technology to Keep Up With the Fast Paced Beauty Industry
<p><i>Hollywood, California</i>–The makeup and beauty industry is fast paced and always changing, with new products launching every day. As technology advances, photography, filmmaking, and CGI are hitting new heights, and the beauty industry has evolved to advance alongside those things. Presentation is a non-negotiable in the world of product advertisement, as the industry is driven by visuals that accurately show a product’s features and benefits in order to give consumers an idea of the brand as a whole. </p><p>As technology changes, Isa Aydin Photography works to change with it. Founder and CEO, Isa Aydin himself expresses excitement over his company’s latest technological expansion. They have recently invested over a million dollars in the latest technology including the most expensive lighting equipment and camera systems in the industry in order to maintain precision and color accuracy while photographing color sensitive products, such as makeup.</p><p><a href="https://www.isa-aydin.com">Isa Aydin Photography</a> is a New York-based commercial product photography company that has a strong foothold in the product advertisement community. Their reach extends to <a href="https://www.isa-aydin.com/product-photography/cosmetics-photography/">makeup and skincare photography</a>, in addition to fashion, technology, and other consumer products. The founder has over 20 years of cinematography and photography experience, and understands first-hand the importance of keeping up with the latest technology. He worked in the IT business for ten years, until one day, his passion for photography influenced him to make a drastic career shift. </p><p>His extensive knowledge and experience in IT has been the driving force behind the technological growth seen by Isa Aydin Photography. The company is the first virtual photography platform, which means that no matter where their clients are, they can connect virtually and see the photoshoot from six to seven different angles and utilize tracking cameras. </p><p>The possibilities featured by using proprietary virtual platforms allow clients the ability to instantly receive all of the photos taken in real-time, directly out of the camera. This feature triggers right after the click of a shutter so that clients can make immediate choices or provide direct feedback during the shoot.</p><p>Isa Aydin Photography maintains clients from all across the United States. Their headquarters is located in Hackensack, New Jersey, and they serve three additional locations, including Los Angeles, Manhattan and Brooklyn, with an 85% client retention. On the company’s horizon, they are making moves to expand into five other locations, which include major cities like Miami and Chicago. </p><p>In addition to their technological advances, Isa Aydin Photography offers their clients the opportunity to ship their products directly to the studio for free, using the company’s shipping labels so that they never have to leave their homes. . </p><p>The company employs more than 20 full-time editors and CGI experts nation-wide to streamline the process of their photoshoots and they continually invest time in their training and obtaining knowledge regarding the latest technological advances, including photography, professional editing & CGI. Isa Aydin Photography does not use any Artificial Intelligence-based solutions or third-party overseas retouchers. Every shot taken is retouched by the company’s in-house team of professional editors who have been employed for more than 15 years. Clients are also offered unlimited revisions to ensure peace of mind throughout the process. </p><p>As 2022 comes to a close, Isa Aydin Photography continues to grow and has announced the opening of a new beauty product photography studio in Hollywood, California. This studio will exclusively specialize in beauty products photography and video production.</p><p><i>Isa Aydin Photography has over 20 years in the industry and utilizes the newest technological advances in order to keep up with the growing beauty industry. For more information on Isa Aydin Photography, see their website.</i></p><p><i>Isa Aydin</i></p><p><i>Photographer @isa-aydin.com</i></p><p><i>https://www.isa-aydin.com</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Leojeany Style Representative Sent to NY Fashion Week
<p><i>New York, NY</i> - Leojeany, a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan, was happy to sponsor a representative for the company at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.</p><p>The brand, which originated in XinJiang, China, is now centered in New York City. The company sponsored a representative to the week-long series of fashion walks and exhibits in order to observe the newest trends in fashion and apply them to the company’s look. Each exhibit at NYC Fashion Week served to motivate Leojeany as a company to spring forward with its mission of featuring bold colors and intense details to everyday apparel.</p><p>At Fashion Week, Leojeany found plenty to inspire its team, which specializes in streetwear and high fashion. The events served as a learning experience for the company, which is presently in its startup phase, as it as a brand already leans toward breakthrough styles such as daring hairstyles and makeup looks that are commonly seen on the runway. One of four major fashion weeks throughout the world, New York Fashion Week showcases designers’ creations through catwalks and presentations that allow stylists and designers to network. This aspect of the experience was important for Leojeany as it seeks to build its own network of connections within the fashion world. </p><p>During fashion week, Leojeany’s representative attended a panel hosted by several iconic fashion designers and well-known tennis champions, who spoke on the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. Other events included shows by legendary fashion brands Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show featuring black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk tracksuits.</p><p>Another important event that the company’s representative attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and took place as a celebration of two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>His company looks forward to applying what it learned at New York Fashion Week to its ongoing services, which include fashion photography, personal shopping and styling, and more. “Attending Fashion Week was integral to the future of our brand,” Li shares. “Working in fashion means always being on top of trends and interpreting them for different clients.” </p><p>Leojeany founder Leo Li, upon reviewing the entirety of Fashion Week, mentioned that the brand is interested in incorporating these new trends, such as the straight neon hairstyles at the Fendi show, and the Warhol influence seen at the Tommy Hilfiger show in the form of bold colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas. </p><p>On the topic of success, Li claims,“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it. Entrepreneurship is being willing to take a risk and work hard to achieve your goals.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Leojeany Sponsors Style Representative at NY Fashion Week
<p><i>New York, NY</i> - Leojeany, a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan, was pleased to sponsor a spokesperson for the company at New York Fashion Week in September 2022.</p><p>At Fashion Week, Leojeany found plenty to inspire its team, which specializes in streetwear and high fashion. The events served as a learning experience for the company, which is currently in its startup phase, as it as a brand already leans toward breakthrough styles such as extreme hairstyles and makeup looks such as what is commonly seen on the runway. One of four major fashion weeks throughout the world, New York Fashion Week showcases designers’ creations through catwalks and exhibits that allow stylists and designers to network.</p><p>This aspect of the experience was key for Leojeany as it seeks to expand its own network of connections within the fashion world. One key event that the company’s representative attended - and was photographed at by Getty Images - was the Glam Slam: Session 3, held on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. This event was hosted by IMG models and Spring Studios, was produced by FOCUS, and took place as a celebration of two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs, the US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week itself.</p><p>Leojeany’s representative also attended a panel hosted by several iconic fashion designers and well-known tennis champions, who spoke on the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. Other events included shows by legendary fashion brands Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith. Among the key takeaways were observations on the week’s finale event, a show featuring black leather, lingerie as casual wear, and silk tracksuits.</p><p>Leojeany founder Leo Li, upon reviewing the entirety of Fashion Week, mentioned that the brand is interested in incorporating key trends, such as the straight neon hairstyles at the Fendi show, and the Warhol influence seen at the Tommy Hilfiger show in the form of bold colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas. “Attending Fashion Week was integral to the future of our brand,” Li shares. “Working in fashion means always being on top of trends and interpreting them for different clients.”</p><p>The company, originally from XinJiang, China and now based in New York City, sent a representative to the week-long series of fashion walks and events in order to observe the latest trends in la mode and apply them to the business’s brand. Each exhibit at NYC Fashion Week was meant to motivate Leojeany as a company to push further its mission of combining bold colors and exotic patterns to everyday apparel.</p><p>His company is pleased to apply what it learned at New York Fashion Week to its plethora of services, which will now include fashion photography, personal shopping and styling, and more. “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it,” says Li. “Entrepreneurship is being willing to take a risk and work hard to achieve your goals.”</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Leojeany Brand Takes On Photography
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK–</p><p>A model styling company in New York freshly spread the word it would segue into photography. The brand, Leojeany, is celebrated by models all around the area and known for its bold approach to fashion.</p><p>From XinJiang, China, the Leojeany brand currently works out of Manhattan, New York City prepping models around the area and styling them for shows. The company has a history in preparing models for shoots, instituting new styles in the world of high-fashion with casual yet crazy hair and makeup, each thought of by the founder himself.</p><p>“I’d like to normalize the word crazy,” says the creator of Leojeany, Leo Li. </p><p>Li is the stylist, model, actor, and influencer behind the brand. The college student has far-reaching fashion experience, often realizing trends before others can due to his natural eye for new design.</p><p>Now, the Leojeany brand likes a look that hasn’t been done before, one that shocks viewers and is extreme in every way. Styling people around the area is a staple of the Leojeany brand and company clients are often seen in loud and vibrant colors. Li desires for Leojeany to push fashion boundaries and remain favorable to tall, innovative choices and crazy cuts, while still retaining that the taste stays trendy and applicable. </p><p>The team behind Leojeany has expertise in styling talent, many of whom also know its founder, Li, as a comrade and creator. Many of the Leojeany clients come from this group of genuine relationships and real connections, NYC residents exposing the Leojeany name through great experiences and word-of-mouth.</p><p>The rest of the marketing needed for the Leojeany brand is done through social media, which Leojeany sees as a great way to spread the Leojeany name. </p><p>On Instagram, Leojeany records and recounts big fashion happenings, which included many shows from New York Fashion Week in September 2019. The videos and photos on the platform feature Leojeany style inspirations, several of which the company first found at Fashion Week. Images of stunning architecture, fascinating people, and daring dress dot the page, along with a many images taken of Li at New York Fashion Week networking events. Through this mode, models from around the world are drawn toward Leojeany, excited by the attractive look of the big stage. </p><p>Evidence of the ventures of Leojeany can be seen on each of its social media platforms, handles which expose to his fashion followers the Leojeany life, inviting them to keep up with the Leojeany journey. As a marketing tactic, Leojeany’s outlets strive to be as distinct as possible to the brand’s unique personality. The content viewers enjoy is bold, fun, and fearless just as the Leojeany style intends to be. Yet, when one looks closely at the photos, one notices a special quality to them.</p><p>As Leojeany delves further into photography, Li hopes for Leojeany content to stay real and true yet extravagant, casual yet highly fashionable. Currently, all photos are taken with the transparency of a phone lens. Leojeany wishes to shift into photography by curating a community of like-minded, real, and positive individuals around the brand.</p><p>Living in what Li calls the “best city in the world” has inspired the brand’s creativity and Li intends to spread the company around the Manhattan, NY area. But with a love for traveling, Li is fully for potentially partnering with new brands and shooting models around the globe.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Leojeany Brand Announces Photography Plans
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK–</p><p>A model styling brand in New York recently spread the word it would move into photography. The brand, Leojeany, is known by models all around the area and celebrated for its daring approach á la mode.</p><p>Originally from XinJiang, China, Leojeany currently operates out of Manhattan, New York City styling models around the area and preparing them for shows. The brand has a background in prepping models for shoots, introducing new styles to the world of high-fashion with casual and crazy hair and makeup, each constructed by the founder himself.</p><p>“I’d like to normalize the word crazy,” claims the creator of Leojeany, Leo Li. </p><p>Li is the stylist, model, actor, and influencer running the brand. The young college student has a long fashion history, often picking up on trends before others do due to his curated eye for innovative design.</p><p>Now, the Leojeany brand prefers a look that stands out, one that shocks viewers and is extreme on every level. Styling people around the area is a mark of the Leojeany brand and company clients are often caught in loud and vibrant colors. Li wishes for Leojeany to push fashion boundaries, keeping a tendency toward tall, bold choices and crazy cuts, while still ensuring that the taste stays trendy and applicable. </p><p>The talent behind Leojeany has expertise in styling models, many of whom also know Li as a friend and influencer. Many of the Leojeany clients come from this pool of real relationships and genuine connections, NYC residents spreading the Leojeany name through good experiences and word-of-mouth. </p><p>The rest of the marketing required for the Leojeany brand is done only through social media, which Li claims to be a great mode of extra Leojeany exposure. </p><p>Through Instagram, Leojeany covers large fashion events, which included several shows from New York Fashion Week in September 2019. The videos and photos feature Leojeany inspirations á la mode, many of which the brand discovered at Fashion Week. Images of stunning architecture, interesting people, and dazzling dress decorate the page, along with a few images taken of Li at New York Fashion Week networking events. Through this medium, models from everywhere are drawn to Leojeany, attracted to the exciting look of the long stage. </p><p>Proof of the life of Leojeany can be found on each of its social media handles, platforms which expose to his fashion followers the Leojeany adventures, encouraging them to follow along with the Leojeany journey. As a marketing strategy, Leojeany’s handles strive to be as unique as possible to its one-of-a-kind personality. The content viewers enjoy is bold, fun, and exciting just as the Leojeany style intends to be. Yet, when one looks closely at the photos, one noticed a special quality to them.</p><p>As Leojeany expands more into photography, Li hopes for Leojeany content to stay authentic yet classy, casual yet highly fashionable. Right now, all photos are taken with the transparency of a phone camera. Leojeany hopes to move into photography by cultivating a community of like-minded, genuine individuals around the brand.</p><p>Living in what Li calls the “best city in the world” has motivated the brand’s creativity and Li plans to spread the company around the Manhattan, NY area. But with a passion for traveling, Li isn’t opposed to potentially partnering with brands and shooting models around the world, spreading the Leojeany look.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Leojeany Brand to Expand into Photography
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK–</p><p>Leojeany, a styling, modeling, and acting brand in New York recently announced intentions to expand its work into photography. Leo Li, the businessman behind the brand, claims that the brand works styling and prepping models around New York and will soon move into photographing them, too.</p><p>The expert behind Leojeany has experience styling models, many of whom also know Leo Li, the founder, as a friend. A large portion of the Leojeany clients come from this pool of inspiring relationships and genuine connections, NYC residents spreading the Leojeany name through good experience and word-of-mouth.</p><p>The rest of the marketing required for the Leojeany brand is done through social media, which Li claims to be a powerhouse of extra Leojeany exposure.</p><p>Through Instagram, Leojeany covers large fashion events, which featured looks from several 2019 New York Fashion Week shows. The content features Leojeany style inspirations, many of which the brand found at the exhibits. Images of marvelous architecture, fascinating people, and dazzling outfits decorate the space, along with a few photos taken of Li at New York Fashion Week networking events. Through this mode, models from around the world are drawn to Leojeany, attracted by the exciting look of the long stage on his page.</p><p>Evidence of the Leojeany lifestyle can be found on each of its social media accounts, several platforms that allow for his fashion followers to live through and follow along with the Leojeany journey. Similar to many influencers’ social media, Leojeany’s handles are unique to its one-of-a-kind personality. The content viewers enjoy is new and shocking, just as the Leojeany style intends to be. Yet, Li ensures that all company photos are taken with an iPhone and stay completely unedited and unfiltered.</p><p>As Leojeany expands more into photography, Li hopes for Leojeany production to stay real yet elegant, casual yet high-fashion. Right now, all images are snapped with the authenticity of a phone camera. Leojeany hopes to move into photography by cultivating a community of like-minded, genuine individuals around the Leojeany name.</p><p>The brand originated in XinJiang, China and currently works out of Manhattan, New York City styling local models. Leo Li, the founder, claims Leojeany to have expertise prepping models for shoots, introducing a new look to the name of high-fashion with casual and crazy hairstyles.</p><p>“I’d like to normalize the word crazy,” says Li. </p><p>Li is the stylist, model, actor, and influencer behind the brand. The young college student has a long background in design, often picking up on trends before others do because of his passion for fashion.</p><p>Now, he claims that, when crafting looks, the Leojeany brand prefers an image that stands out as extreme on every level. Styling people around the area is a staple of the Leojeany brand and the company’s models are often found in loud and vibrant colors. Li claims that Leojeany has a tendency toward the tall, bold choices and crazy cuts, while still ensuring that the taste stays trendy and applicable through their strategic branding and marketing.</p><p>Living in what Li calls the “best city in the world” has motivated the brand’s creativity and Li plans to keep the company around the Manhattan area. But with a passion for traveling, the owner isn’t opposed to potentially partnering with other brands and shooting models around the world, spreading the Leojeany look worldwide.</p><p><i>Leojeany is a fashion photography and styling company based in Manhattan that offers customized photo sessions, personal style tips, makeup services, and more.</i></p><p><i>Company Website: </i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i>https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i>https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a><br><i>Contact Leo Li at </i><a href="mailto:leo846731847@gmail.com"><i>leo846731847@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Leojeany Sent Sponsor to Cover New York Fashion Week Looks
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Leo Li was at the center of it all at New York Fashion Week, sharing his passion for fashion with supermodels and social media followers under his brand name Leojeany. Now, Leojeany works styling models and plans to expand into photography and modeling.</p><p>New York Fashion Week brings in fashion fans from everywhere to enjoy the exciting innovations, unique displays, and most of all, inspiring people.</p><p>From XinJiang, China, Li moved to the states when he was fourteen. From there, the influencer grew his brand on several platforms, such as Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, and more. His social media platforms inspire his plethora of fashion followers with bold photos of fashion, friends, and famous figures. </p><p>Leojeany posted a photo captured by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The event he was seen at, Glam Slam: Session 3, was put on by IMG models and Spring Studios and produced by FOCUS. It took place to celebrate two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week.</p><p>Images of the night can be found on the Leojeany Instagram. Li made sure he was there for it all, including a panel viewing during which a fashion designer icon, the Style of Sports Founder, and a professional tennis player conversed on the topic of tennis legends and fashion, focusing on the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. </p><p>During the week, Leojeany also expanded influence with images of some of the world’s most known supermodels and fashion designers. The Leojeany Instagram posted Li in a brand name shirt at one of the shows, where he watched two, famous supermodels walk the runway in sparkles. The page shared videos of the looks to social media followers, along with photos of Li and two top supermodels.</p><p>Another show that Leojeany covered highlighted straight hairstyles with bright, neon colors. On the Leojeany Instagram, glimpses are shown of the runway models, their outfits, and Li in a full audience. </p><p>Li is now furthering the Leojeany brand through fashion styling and photography, and plans to do some modeling work in the near future. An influencer with influential ideas, Li hopes for Leojeany to one day magnify the magic of fashion in every-day life with features on the magazine covers of Vogue or Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it” Li holds.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022 and sat shoulder-to-shoulder with big stars. He is an influencer, photographer, and model stylist.</i></p><p><i>Company Website:</i><a href="https://leojeany.net/"><i> https://leojeany.net/</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Company Instagram:</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en"><i> https://www.instagram.com/leojeany/?hl=en</i></a></p><p><i>Contact Leo Li at leo846731847@gmail.com</i></p><p><i>Company Socials: @leojeany</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
LykosGonna Discusses International Expansion Alongside Inventory Growth
<p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>–High-end streetwear brand, LykosGonna has announced that it will be working toward global expansion. The company, which was founded in 2017, is based out of Los Angeles, but their founder, Bryant Ugonna Iriele recently hinted at “expanding on our international networks” during a recent press briefing.</p><p>The company is also launching a new line of mens and womens apparel, which include items such as sweaters, tee shirts, and shorts. These items are offered exclusively on the business’s website. </p><p>The brand’s name, “Lykos Gonna” translates to mean “Legendary Ruler”, and highlights the importance of heritage and continuity to founder Bryant. LykosGonna is focused on utilizing fashion and art to retell age-old stories in a way that can help further cultural growth within the industry. </p><p>Bryant Iriele was raised by parents who were fashion icons in their youth. The Nigerian-born, LA based designer attributes a good portion of his love for art and fashion to his childhood influences, which include his family and his cultural heritage. </p><p>“There is a saying that the fruit doesn’t fall too far from the tree,” Bryant says. Nigeria is a huge part of me. I can share my culture because that’s who I am. Being a designer, you can design an enterprise that can operate anywhere on the globe, regardless of what you call home.”</p><p>As technology advances, LykosGonna seeks to do the same. This continued growth plays a big part in the fashion industry and Bryant explains that his company utilizes the latest technological advances to predict the market trends. This allows LykosGonna to be able to explore new areas of fashion, while lowering costs. </p><p>Worldwide expansion isn’t far off for LykosGonna, as the influences of their brand stem directly from the founder’s Nigerian roots. The comfort of the products, which is a staple of the streetwear brand, is easily marketable through all different genres of the fashion industry. Their bold colors and designs stay in line with the latest trends in the industry.</p><p>LykosGonna has also announced that it will be expanding its staff in the new year, looking to maintain their momentum as the company grows. Employees of this company will work and collaborate with other designers in the industry in order to work toward future collection launches. </p><p><i>LykosGonna is a high-end streetwear brand that is looking for ways to bring affordable, quality clothing to younger generations. Founded in 2017 by CEO Bryant Ugonna Iriele, the California based brand is ready to grow in both its inventory and its staff. For more information, see their website. </i></p><p><i>Bryant Ugonna Iriele</i></p><p><i>bryant.iriele@gmail.com</i></p><p><i>LykosGonna LLC</i></p><p><i>https://lykosgonna.com/</i></p>
15 Dec, 2022
LykosGonna: Self Expression Through High-End Modern Fashion
<p>They say that life imitates art, and this has been found to be true time and time again. The way that we carry ourselves reflects how we want others to see us and this is especially true when it comes to what we wear. Trends come and go, and we as a society have been evolving our looks alongside those trends for generations. </p><p>These shifting trends and the growing industry motivated Bryant Ugonna Iriele, a young man with a passion for fashion, to launch his very own clothing brand, LykosGonna. The brand was founded back in 2017, after years of fostering his growing interest in art and fashion. He was raised by parents who were fashion icons in their youth and soon became eager to build his own brand from the love he possessed for trends and style.</p><p>LykosGonna, as a brand, addresses an issue that Bryant holds close to his heart–the provision of casual and affordable brands for the younger generation. The brand aims to provide young people with a sense of fashion and a way to express their true selves without the fear of being judged. Being a teenager is already a challenge, and LykosGonna is looking to minimize the insecurities that arise during that uneasy time period. </p><p>Their limited collection (which can only be found on their <a href="https://lykosgonna.com/">website</a>) consists of unique and fresh designs that differ from what you would find in big name stores. LykosGonna is unique in that they are able to seamlessly integrate street style with everyday fashion. Their products are high-end, not so much in price, but in terms of the quality, trends, and innovation. Comfort is key when it comes to LykosGonna as a whole. Their clothing, at the core, leans heavily into modern trends and streetwear, which consists of stylish hoodies and trendy tee shirts. </p><p>With technology changing and advancing just as quickly as the fashion industry, Bryant believes that both industries should work in conjunction with one another in order to explore new and unique potentials. This is why Lykosgonna’s production process is heavily influenced by technology. This partnership allows them to explore new areas in fashion while lowering costs without lowering quality. With “fast fashion” on the rise, Bryant continues to work his brand in a different and unique direction, to avoid producing products that rip, tear, and are rendered off-trend within a month. </p><p>“Happiness is the key to a good life,” Bryant explains, when asked about how he describes what success means to him. His positive attitude and genuine love for the industry is what sets him apart from other designers. He expresses how much it means to him to be able to provide the next generation of fashion lovers with quality clothing, as well as a quality mindset. “Take your time, and you will eventually get there. And above all, be kind, be loving, and generous.”</p>
06 Dec, 2022
LykosGonna Launches New Line of Clothing Products
<p><i>Los Angeles, California</i>–LykosGonna, a modern streetwear brand, has announced that the brand will be launching a new line of clothing products within the next couple of months. This line of urban streetwear will include sweaters, shorts, and tee shirts, and is made of 100% cotton.</p><p>This new update in their inventory comes, as LykosGonna prepares to also re-launch its hoodies and long-sleeved shirts. The business focuses on producing products that are reflective of the trends seen in modern street fashion. Their designs are simple, while maintaining the cotton material that is a staple of the street fashion industry. </p><p>"We are excited to be working on this new line of clothing products," said Bryant Ugonna Iriele, founder and CEO of LykosGonna. "Our team has been working around the clock to make sure that everything is ready for our launch. We have some really exciting designs coming out soon, and we can't wait for everyone to see them.”</p><p>This new line of sweaters, shorts, and tees will be maintaining the brand's original style of 100% cotton, while crossing into the territory of what is trending. These items will be available in optic white, orange, pink, black, and red. </p><p>LykosGonna is working to ensure that their latest products are accessible to the younger generations. The affordability of high-end street fashion is uncommon, and LykosGonna is preparing to use this new launch as a way to move toward low costing clothing that still maintains its quality. According to studies, the average American who identifies as a Gen Z spends a total of $1,434 each year on clothes. LykosGonna is utilizing its newest market predicting technology and aiming to lower that number with this new launch. </p><p>This new technology plays a big part in the journey of this brand and Bryant Ugonna Iriele, Founder of LykosGonna, explains that his company utilizes these advances to predict the market, which allows LykosGonna the ability to explore new areas of the fashion Industry while lowering costs. They are also working closely with sustainable and cost effective materials, working those into their latest launch of tee shirts, sweaters and shorts. LykosGonna is thrilled about their continued inventory growth.</p><p>In addition to their added inventory, LykosGonna is announcing expansion in other ways. Their corporation is looking to grow its employment opportunities. By expanding their staff, LykosGonna can continue utilizing efficient labor strategies and provide opportunities for young people to join the fashion industry. </p><p><i>LykosGonna is a streetwear brand that is looking for ways to bring affordable, modern clothing to younger generations. Founded in 2017 by CEO Bryant Ugonna Iriele, the California based brand focuses on the accessibility of street fashion for marginalized communities and upcoming generations. It was built on the foundations of comfort and affordability, which are staples of the streetwear brand. LykosGonna is ready to grow in both its inventory and its staff. For more information, see their website. </i></p><p><i>Bryant Ugonna Iriele</i></p><p><i>bryant.iriele@gmail.com</i></p><p><i>LykosGonna LLC</i></p><p><i>https://lykosgonna.com/</i></p>
19 Dec, 2022
Royal Stallion Carriers Working Toward Global Expansion
<p><i>Dumfries, Virginia</i> –With the rise of ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, black car and taxi services have been seeing a decline in patronage. Royal Stallion Carriers, a luxury black car service, is working on new ways to keep up with the rideshare companies. After providing vehicle services to their clients since 2009, the business has announced that they have recently launched their online customer portal. This portal is a place where clients can book their vehicles directly online. </p><p>“The rise in popularity of apps such as Uber and Lyft have brought taxi and car services to near extinction,” Founder and CEO of Royal Stallion Carriers says. “The online portal is our way of keeping up with modern apps and services.”</p><p>Royal Stallion Carriers is excited for this updated technological advancement, as they hope to bring their luxury car service to a more modern audience. In the past, the business operated through an over the phone booking service. Now, allowing clients to book rides online, the company can offer a variety of services directly from their website, which can be accessed through mobile devices. The company is in the process of developing an application in order to streamline this process. </p><p>C<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/tech/uber-safety-report/index.html#:~:text=Even%20one%20report%20is%20one,that%20of%20the%20first%20report).">rime rates</a> regarding ride sharing platforms have been increasing as more and more people start using them. The online platform that Royal Stallion Carriers has launched is working to add extra layers of safety to the ride sharing experience. Each car now provides riders with secure WiFi hotspots connected through their corporate locations. They integrate GPS technology to allow tracking from any device to which the route is shared, and work with military-grade encryption and firewalls to protect personal and financial information of their customers.</p><p>This business is making strides toward technological growth in a variety of ways, but one specific way in which Royal Stallion Carriers is shifting their gaze to the tech industry is through their latest IT branch in Asia. This new office is the beginning of Royal Stallion Carriers’ steps toward expanding the company to a global market. By making technical connections overseas, the black car service is working toward building a bridge between their two locations and developing other branches in several other countries worldwide.</p><p>As Royal Stallion Carriers grows, the company expresses its desire to build partnerships with small businesses and other corporations around the world, aiming to empower their employees and vendors by providing monetary benefits to their partners.</p><p><i>Royal Stallion Carriers is a black car service that is looking to modernize the chauffeuring industry. With their latest development of an online portal for their clients, this company is looking to expand into the ride sharing market in a way that can provide safe, luxury car services to consumers. For more information about Royal Stallion Carriers, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Royal Stallion Carriers</i></p><p><i>1 877 447-3772 </i></p><p><a href="mailto:res@royalstallioncarriers.com"><i>res@royalstallioncarriers.com</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.royalstallioncarriers.com/"><i>https://www.royalstallioncarriers.com/</i></a></p>
10 Dec, 2022
iWebTechno Plans to Launch Personalized Student Marketplace
<p>Mumbai, India– </p><p>iWebTechno, a technology company, is preparing to launch a personalized student marketplace for schools, colleges, and universities worldwide. </p><p>The Mumbai-based, Vertical SaaS<a href="https://iwebtechno.com/"> startup</a> currently connects universities, students, banks, and service partners and has a history of providing free, seamless digitization for underserved universities. One of the three companies in the world to help in this way, iWebTechno utilizes its IUMS® (Integrated University Management System) to extend digitization modules for academic and non-academic sectors of a university. </p><p>Now, using iWeb's Integrated University Management System (iUMS), the company is preparing to launch a hyper-personalizable student marketplace that will allow students at universities, schools, and colleges to receive individualized offers and discounts for their needs. </p><p>“iWebTechno will be one of the first student marketplaces to offer personalized deals and advertisements based on such goals and needs of individual students,” claims Nasnodkar, co-founding advisor of the company. </p><p>The Product Management leader has previous experience spanning AI, ML, NLU, Communications Protocols, and front-end and back-end systems. Nasnodkar has worked with market-leading companies, built highly effective teams, launched multiple products used worldwide, and has been invited to speak at several product management events. </p><p>iWebTechno currently serves 750,000 Students at 650 colleges. Over the next year, they are projected to help more than 1500 colleges and 2,000,000 students. Additionally, the tech company is raising funding to scale beyond those projected numbers and plans to expand over the next two years. The expansion areas will likely be additional Asian markets, including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, as well as North and South American Markets. </p><p>The product leader claims that, lately, iWebTechno has been busy with the successful launch of their iUMS Lite, meant for small educational institutes that do not require the complications of the entire iUMS. As iWebTechno transitions from this into its student marketplace efforts, Nasnodkar is a non-executive advisor on the company’s next steps, with many ideas on enhancing the upcoming, tailored marketplace. </p><p>He says the company plans for the deals to use specific information, such as student scores, data, and demographics, to know what students are looking for. The service will be designed to initiate localized deals and map students with local student discounts, which will apply to tutoring, textbooks, and whatever else the student requires. For example, students needing help in math studies will receive math deals, and students who play college sports will receive sportswear discounts. All of the offers will be found in the student’s geographical area, staying true to its highly-personalized mission. </p><p>On top of the data they collect, the company is also in the works on an AI that will find students contextual, intelligent deals on their marketplace and build a discovery platform. </p><p>Regarding product success, Nasnodkar believes, “If you launch a successful product without trying enough, you can do a lot better. Good products are built by knowing your customers. Great products are built by knowing your customers better than they do.” </p><p><i>iWebTechno is a tech company in Mumbai, India, specializing in digitizing universities through their state-of-the-art IUMS®. The student marketplace deals will release in early 2023. To learn more, email akshay@iwebtechno.com and visit https://iwebtechno.com/ </i></p><p> </p>
17 Nov, 2022
VVS Jewelers Announces New Collections of High-End Jewelry
<p><i>New York, New York</i>– With the holidays quickly approaching and 2022 coming to an end, consumers have a crunched timeline when it comes to buying gifts for loved ones. As November winds down, the holiday season hits its full stride and stores, both online and physical, will be preparing for this time of year. </p><p>Reem the Dream (Reem Soltan), owner of VVS Jewelers has recognized this crucial seasonal period for her business and has already begun preparations for the holidays. Her company has announced that they are excited to start the launch of their new products. </p><p>When it comes to gift giving, one of the most popular purchases made by consumers are jewelry products. Whether for an engagement, or simply a statement of gratitude, jewelry seems to fly off the shelves at this time of year. VVS Jewelers is preparing to announce a few high-end pieces that will be available before the end of 2022. </p><p>As the CEO and Founder of VVS Jewelers, Reem’s New York urban lifestyle has given her a niche specialization in both custom jewelry and luxury watches. She has over eleven years of experience in the predominantly male industry and in 2020, founded VVS Jewelers as her own independent business. As one of the only women in the jewelry business, Reem’s company specializes in CAD design and illustration to bring her passion for art into the business world. </p><p>Recent collections of VVS Jewelers include pieces designed to showcase different species of animals, as well as highlight the human anatomy. Their upcoming launch of luxury watches is on the horizon, showcasing the extensive research that the company has done to provide watches that are ethically made and customizable. Their designs are made in small batches, rather than being mass produced in order to maintain individuality for their clients. </p><p>“We believe each piece should be as unique as the individual who wears it,” Reem explains. “We hand-select each of our diamonds and gemstones to ensure each piece is one-of-a-kind.” With this in mind, their website has begun offering clients the “Customize Your Own” feature, which allows customers to fill out a form and design their own custom pieces of jewelry. This feature offers extensive options of customization including the type of metal, the karat amount, color, and more. Reem explains that the custom designs are all from the client, making them specific to them, and that the options will be fairly unlimited. </p><p>VVS Jewelers is also determined to minimize their environmental footprint, and has announced that their packaging is now recyclable, made from eco-friendly material. Their diamonds are ethically sourced, to prevent contamination and inflation of the industry. </p><p>In preparation for the next season of their development, VVS Jewelers has several new collections in the works, getting ready to be available to clients before the holidays, </p><p><i>VVS Jewelers is a New York based jewelry company that focuses on customized pieces and luxury watches. Their CEO is one of the first women to break into the business. For more information regarding Reem The Dream and VVS Jewelers, see their website and instagram.</i></p><p><i>Reem Soltan</i></p><p><i>https://vvs1s.com/</i></p><p><i>Instagram: @vvsjewelerss </i></p><p><i>info@vvs1s.com</i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
5 Ways VVS Jewelers Is Making Strides in Minimizing Environmental Impact of the Diamond District
<p>New York, New York–New York City is a booming hub for the diamond industry. Nestled in Midtown Manhattan, West 47th Street offers more than 4,000 wholesalers and retail jewelers, and is continuing to grow. Although the foundation of the Diamond District dates back as far as the 1920s, the world-famous stretch of Manhattan as we know it today didn’t start to take shape until a few decades later. VVS Jewelers is an independently owned diamond retailer in the heart of the district and has announced five ways in which it will be minimizing its environmental footprint. </p><ol><li><strong>Repurposing old jewelry</strong></li></ol><p>CEO and Founder of VVS Jewelers, Reem Sulton, or Reem The Dream as she is known professionally, has expressed specialized interest in repurposing jewelry that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The company uses these outdated or in some cases, broken pieces to build something new that then can retain the sentimental value of the original piece for the client.</p><p>“Just the other day someone came in with his grandmother's old brooch that I've turned into grills for his teeth,” says Reem. VVS Jewelers is continuing this repurposing process in order to minimize waste at an individual consumer level.</p><p> 2.<strong> Recycling </strong></p><p>Some pieces, which may be damaged beyond repair, are also saved and recycled. The gold is recycled into other pieces and the diamonds are stripped from the product and inspected. The diamonds that continue to meet the industry standard are cleaned and are then used during the creation of new collections and pieces. </p><p>VVS also gives clients the opportunity to have their jewelry and watches repaired in-store, regardless of where the product was purchased, to minimize damaged products ending up in the trash.</p><p> 3. <strong>Ethically sourced, genuine diamonds </strong></p><p>VVS Jewelers offers documentation for its clients on each piece of jewelry sold. Sometimes, the Diamond District can hold many pitfalls, which includes the sale of counterfeit or unethically mined gems. VVS ensures that the pieces they produce contain diamonds that have been mined in ways that respect human rights and the environment. </p><p> 4. <strong>The use of sustainable packaging. </strong></p><p>Though many clients may be seen in-store, VVS Jewelers offers product shipment. They are using recycled and biodegradable materials in order to package their shipments, minimizing plastic production that can be harmful to the environment. </p><p> 5. <strong>Keeping things small</strong></p><p>Instead of mass producing their products, VVS Jewelers launches products one at a time, by custom request and produces in small batches. This small-scale operation prevents the over abundance of products that can be left unsold and then discarded. </p><p>VVS Jewelers is excited to be announcing this new step in changing the way that the jewelry industry operates on an ecological scale. With other retailers on their heels, the Diamond District of New York City is making a movement into ethically sourced and environmentally sound practices.</p><p><i>VVS Jewelers is a New York based jewelry company that focuses on customized pieces and luxury watches. Their CEO is one of the first women to break into the business. For more information regarding Reem The Dream and VVS Jewelers, see their website and instagram.</i></p><p><i>Reem Solton</i></p><p><i>https://vvs1s.com/</i></p><p><i>Instagram: @vvsjewelerss </i></p><p><i>info@vvs1s.com</i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Female Owned Jewelry Business Launches Latest Customizable Collection
<p>New York, New York– In a predominantly male-dominated industry, VVS Jewelers showcases a female approach to the market. Reem Soltan, or more commonly referred to by her industry title, Reem The Dream, launched VVS Jewelers in 2020, after eleven years in the industry. Her company is ready to announce its latest advances, which include two new collections, along with a feature that will allow clients to completely customize their jewelry. This will include watches, mens jewelry, womens jewelry, and grills. </p><p>The newest tab on VVS Jewelers’ website titled “Customize Your Own” is a feature that allows clients the opportunity to fill out a form, detailing their specific piece of jewelry that they want designed. The business offers customers nearly unlimited options to help customize a product that is unique to them. </p><p>The launch of this feature is one of the first steps in how CEO and Founder of VVS Jewelers is working to combine her passion for art and design into the jewelry industry. This relatively young business is also excited to announce two new collections that will be featured on their website sometime before the end of the year.</p><p>The first collection of new items that will launch with VVS Jewelers is the KAWS heads line. CEO of VVS is excited to recreate the iconic character heads and incorporate them into her products. These will be offered in three different color combinations and will be available by the beginning of December. </p><p>VVS Jewelers is also debuting a second piece, in a stand-alone collection that has been in the works for months and is finally set to launch on the fifteenth anniversary of the rap album that inspired the pisces. The cover art for the album is going to be reflected through this piece that will resemble a bear. </p><p>The end of 2022 and into the new year hold several other upcoming developments for VVS Jewelers. The business, while currently located in New York City, New York, is considering the increased expansion that would come about from building out their brand on a larger, national scale. Reem has yet to make a final statement regarding this potential, state-wide launch. </p><p>The diamond industry in New York is always moving. Reem the Dream is building VVS Jewelers to match the pace set by veterans who have been running the market before her company’s launch. With these upcoming developments arriving on the scene before the end of the year, Reem has her business preparing and workshopping new collections around the clock that will be announced later in 2023.</p><p><i>VVS Jewelers is a female owned, luxury watch and jewelry retailer. The company offers clients a way to customize their products and also doubles as a watch and jewelry repair operation. For more information regarding VVS Jewelers and the diamond market of New York City, see their website.</i></p><p><i>Reem Solton</i></p><p><i>https://vvs1s.com/</i></p><p><i>Instagram: @vvsjewelerss </i></p><p><i>info@vvs1s.com</i></p>
17 May, 2023
HumbleRomero Firm
<h2>HumbleRomero Marketing Brings High-End Jewelers and Buyers Closer Together</h2><p>Charlotte, NC—HumbleRomero Marketing, a content marketing firm and international brokerage for diamonds and high jewelry, provides omnichannel strategies to luxury jewel and diamond businesses across the world. The company has a number of partners in Spain and across the USA with one of its most noticeable partners being<a href="https://www.eworldtrade.com/c/humbleromeromarketing/"> eWorldTrade</a>, a B2B marketplace. HumbleRumero Marketing has amassed a community of over 53,000 buyers, traders, and collectors worldwide. The company’s largest market is in Asia, the UAE, and the UK. However, most business is done with manufacturers in Surat, which is among the biggest diamond hubs in the world.</p><p>Due to its growing prospects, HumbleRomero has built a year-round agency that provides advertising services, and the company has also delved into the creative world of graphic art as well. The founder behind the business has fifteen years in the luxury industry and, as of 2022, to launch HumbleRomero Marketing after three successful business ventures. The company’s content marketing services tripled client sales, engagements, and brand exposure within its first thirty days.</p><p>Though the company is proficient in high-end diamond brokering, it has expanded its reach into the realm of visual art. HumbleRomero Marketing has seen the emerging potential of AI art and uses that cutting technology to create pieces that “utilize the power of the five senses” and “will bring peaceful elegance, lightheartedness, and extravagant simplicity into the lives of its owner.” The company debuted its first limited collection of art prints on April 19th.</p><p>HumbleRomero Marketing hopes to be an impactful presence in the diamond and high jewelry world through trustworthy and genuine services. </p><p><i>HumbleRomero Marketing is a client-centric content marketing firm that specializes in luxury jewelry and top quality diamonds. This digital boutique provides scalable, omnichannel advertising services to high-end jewelry brands. With a community of over 53,000 buyers, the company has branched out on a global scale to bring awareness to the luxury jewelry industry and also to connect high-end brands with buyers, traders, and collectors around the world.</i></p><p><i>To learn more about the company, connect with the team through:</i></p><p><i>Their website: https://www.humbleromero.com/</i></p><p><i>Email: info@humbleromero.com</i></p><p><i>LinkedIn: Humble Romero</i></p><p><i>WhatsApp: +17049126824</i></p><p><i>HumbleRomero Marketing can also be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube under the username humbleromeromarketing.</i></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Multimedia Conglomerate Elsewhat Announces Upcoming Cross-Cultural Projects
<p><br><i>Los Angeles, California</i>–Elsewhat, a start-up transmedia entertainment studio, is excited to announce the launch of its latest project, titled “4”. This project will be a multilingual anthology that thematizes the four major motivations of people, and is set to be released in 2023. The project is currently on the festival run, and has launched its immersive trailer on <a href="https://vimeo.com/elsewhat">Vimeo</a>. It is soon set to be released on major platforms.</p><p>Elsewhat specializes in developing and producing content for audiences of all generations and backgrounds. The company has several upcoming projects, although it is most excited about “4”. The business was built on the idea that it will serve as a way to bring a more immersive experience to audiences through experiential storytelling, and with these upcoming projects on the horizon, Else What is pleased to discuss its continued development. </p><p>“We aim to create community spaces, which will be called Elsewhere, that can offer innovative forms of entertainment,” says CEO of Elsewhat, Pon Vishal. Elsewhat has announced that it will launch a program alongside the release of “4”, where it will offer consulting to emerging brands, along with marketing advice on how to promote their companies and products. </p><p>The project that Elsewhat is gearing up to debut in 2023, “4”, gets its namesake from a few different angles. The story is shot in four South Asian communities, in their native languages, in four different cities, with four different cameras. </p><p>“The anthology hopes to touch on the ever-changing needs of humanity,” explains Vishal. “It gathers its inspirations from concepts of ancient Indian philosophy, Purusharthas, while also operating in conjunction with the psychological theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The stories depicted in “4” will deal with the potential, purpose, or inspirations of traditional, psychology, or poetry of wisdom.”</p><p>Elsewhat is ready to start partnering with producers from a variety of backgrounds, allowing them the versatility and means to apply their craft to projects of all sizes. </p><p>As Elsewhat awaits the release of “4” on major viewing platforms, the company will focus on curating entertainment events for a variety of companies and artists, including immersive experiences like multisensory concerts, gamified street plays, and art exhibits with 360 surround-sound and projection mapping. Elsewhat is also preparing to launch a project to implement the latest technology within emerging nations to promote tourism and travel throughout places that have been affected by the pandemic.</p><p>“This industry of multi-media production is important to the economic growth of marginal communities,” explains Vishal. The founder has expressed that his company is going to be using techniques, like photogrammetry and local journalism to transform 2D images of far-off countries into a 360 space, in order for viewers to experience those places from their homes.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KV0Lr6k2YM_3HR010AY4_UJjO3vb5pA0j8EU_5ccuVKA_hyR2hiBqZ7y3fmcrnaX8aCB8jcKiiyGE7irk6rIkXMtnG6vp87fTAIwQc7iAQuaNb6GbVFVpkRi90JDBvpn_0tZfCPbc2gqGloAC_AGREDFxNkxs_srSMvaURD0H7MkZSPPfpk-aNe2mKEcGw"></figure><p><i>Elsewhat was founded by Pon Vishal, graduate of Parsons School of Design, The New School. The multimedia company is utilizing emerging technology to bring about global media expansion and the growth of tourism to amplify awareness of marginalized communities. The company is working toward social development by telling stories from a variety of diverse backgrounds. For more information about the upcoming projects in development by Else What, see their website and other social media.</i></p><p><i>Pon Vishal – Else What Entertainment</i></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/elsewhat_ent/"><i>@elsewhat_ent</i></a></p><p><i>Vishal.cp96@gmail.com</i></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>Highlands College Hosting 2022 Impact Leadership Conference</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/a-JKAtRw_-tbbJffRrhCeEWiABf4symVAonZ0KR3epWBNMREpDkKg96z9a0mCa2ptrG2P0O5OWCJJ5Y3j1P5HesRUefUPFEjHnqyu3Vq6q-DtfFpFbH8ZqYdIkBPhzGHVrvkhVMgdklRPCUwbk6o7EBnQleQ3bdMo67gebQyLta7V1KBuYBYepcsJin6"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Highlands College, a biblical higher education institution focusing on ministry training, will host the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference on December 7th. Acting on a determination to empower and instill confidence in leaders across fields and industries. The event will be fully accessible and free online to leaders and professionals everywhere, not just those associated with the college.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xgg29QHctheObQbHhexyARbVvBMRMeluoGkQgX2iLS0Y1xKyovAofKMCMKh9fusdEPIwEiPaPy3yd_zBi1MsXkrGZ5PV55Olm8hPujt8W2oCcr6kRUnq_4GORp2h7283kv10T2-3THgL-HDHWrOMHlT4ICocoVcViWAuJZ7TaZkxsG7SPSq5svTRBobz7g"></figure><p>Focusing on offering insight into leadership, character formation, and skill development, Highlands College strives to push the bounds beyond the offerings of a traditional Bible college. The Impact Leadership Conference is just one of the ways Highlands College demonstrates its heart for leaders and the world, as they provide a space for emerging and established leaders of all backgrounds to join together to develop a greater understanding of the aspects, dynamics, and most effective avenues of leadership. </p><h2><strong>Featuring NYT Best Seller Jamie Kern Lima</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference is for anyone seeking to make the most significant impact on their business, team, family, and community by building leadership skills. The virtual leadership development conference, hosted and provided by Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, will be held on December 7th, and will be available to all who wish to attend. The Impact Leadership Conference is meant to provide a space for individuals to learn effective concepts in leadership and development.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/X6Bo-wGsaxqIEJGuJRI_FUiFksWoyhEiGwB3Q3rKNFfyxoPQkdS3EL3AYx7wVipLr64fE2xNbYfDTGmiS-Zn8sY47quuPyC9ASzYS9bk-fVGeVLQMomH7O-UF9nAdRZVgcwX0Baz9C4x_4yfIhxUtfV9hW1-orJ60vacrkEnVm9Tga3PUOXC4vFxVsNavg"></figure><p>Leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell, Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges, and New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Jamie Kern Lima will lead sessions throughout the event, offering valuable insight to an incoming generation of leaders. </p><h2><strong>Teaching Dynamic Concepts in Leadership</strong></h2><p>Highlands College is committed to supporting leaders worldwide to teach both popular and less-talked-about leadership methods. Whether looking to make a change in their community, family, work, or home life, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of roles within leadership. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize its influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team. </p><p>Highlands College receives donations from supporters to operate as they aim to serve over a thousand students attending classes at the college year-round in less than five years as part of their strategic plan. Through events like the Impact Leadership Conference, Highlands College creates value for prospective students and donors alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, the college, and presenting partner Founders Advisors, hope to support positive leadership in any context.</p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>2022 Impact Leadership Conference Offering Leadership Resources Free & Virtual</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rfFajq7O32GK1ZLV6F_oaiGXx4RglUnSijKeSS1edip529MjrO0owsWuV7QWJK6kMtqOptNe5IO6c8rGR7IVBzfjf0fSeG8yiwlXgFl9bOhmmO240FFqkrDQ3eibEy0rxC9A3Jb3PCCB7QbzCcBLiZidsjamvrF3Q7sN4IzUAGObuqFAKlYsTmFC5Q96"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Combining world-class facilities with cutting-edge education approaches to leadership development and academic instruction, Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution where students graduate debt-free to ensure they are educated, equipped, and empowered to expand the Kingdom of God. The college will be holding the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference virtually on December 7th.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9K8ihnRK6lb2CN4n6wEo8aMjDJp05C5vEMAE0GHzGHZoNrJFjP5IV-5fJPVDYm0nDeOfvWKG-SORTzhzVro6FN20IHAGcBww65nWtmhTXjLTj8U4Y66lLByi_uN6upR3CcpJvS4X2fYvcLAFmDtMU7Xmn28cpF4_lG0AEPfunu5QVKNU1TKX1egRw-08lA"></figure><p>Offering a dynamic comprehensive half-day featuring hosts, ESPN's Lauren Sisler and college President Mark Pettus, the Impact Leadership Conference offers the chance to glean perspectives from some of the most influential and brightest leaders, helping attendees maximize their effectiveness in business and their community as well as their everyday life. Entirely free and 100% virtual, Highlands College makes a special effort to make services accessible to make a more significant investment in leaders and professionals from every field and industry.</p><p>Offering the highest quality in leadership training, the Impact Leadership Conference helps attendees equip themselves with skills for leading a home, family, community, or workplace. </p><h2><strong>Featuring NYT Best Seller Dr. John C Maxwell</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference is for anyone seeking to make the most significant impact on their business, team, family, and community by building leadership skills. The virtual leadership development conference, hosted and provided by Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, will be held on December 7th, and will be available to all who wish to attend. The Impact Leadership Conference is meant to provide a space for individuals to learn effective concepts in leadership and development.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/O0tTl36_sT_Agfro0y-4QEE2It1yQfvA3VehJNhW1GYG9Kf--N9PPA7kViQJIIyS3IlTphzY6yqcyoqE8oaIUEN9wg0uxba6y-BFzFUT_50X5sJNQBZFucTdser72FERctmZEpMjTiGfCxhdhNkb2LmElTo0gHTVZYeQ4DKFrn_Vs-6lIt-Eje4SBc59rw"></figure><p>Leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell, Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges, and New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Jamie Kern Lima will lead sessions throughout the event, offering valuable insight to an incoming generation of leaders. </p><h2><strong>Supporting Positive Leadership Across Industries</strong></h2><p>Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with the next generation of leaders with the drive, skills, and incredible sense of character necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.</p><p>As Highlands College receives donations from supporters to offer instruction and development to students on campus, The Impact Leadership Conference is one of the ways that Highlands College adds value to donors and prospective students alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, Highlands College is showing a commitment to supporting positive leadership in all locations, phases, and industries.</p><p>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting<a href="https://impactleader.com"> ImpactLeader.com</a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Danielle Womack at Danielle.Womack@HighlandsCollege.com </strong></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>2022 Impact Leadership Conference is an Important Resource for Burgeoning Leaders</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/uCiT-je7PzmgXEQIXcqImicYL6udU6xIp79V5ca-qAfUkLV9oCJ_kFCjTIvTQQufTxWi6P8omicmHstEVbfSDVLL2Sc3UM3os7oQOYb6MWz7Cp34Lv-ItqrNINTDGZaiEtnOHJOoBYTRIKf4lQJKpCqO3T08xG8Pjo9RLg8T2V2NWgkVWaCg0xg-orLD"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held at Highlands College on December 7th with the event fully accessible and free online to individuals and groups.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2SKnuK415O3STI8hxTV36omeNEfpzgHOX0e8w8gCyQfYZXQ993tODq78F1fqHpjxEfJgB6WiuBN4Q8lTewa5jw86OYBreU0RP4CyKjaGtk3YIwvaTPKx1HviILU4vii6tEHceMdptCbYg_pBJoIaa0BKuJzVWmI-mmMhijN3IyVifoJunyA2tvqGG1nj"></figure><p>Offering free training to produce graduates to lead across the world, the college combines challenging academic courses with ministry training under qualified and experienced church leaders, a wide variety of influential leaders through their In-Residence Program, biblical scholars, and academic professors. With a determination to prepare students to become the next generation of leaders, Highlands College students obtain a holistic education by focusing on a well-balanced training curriculum in four areas: academic instruction, character formation, ministry training, and spiritual development. Hoping to expand beyond the form of a traditional Bible college, Highlands College offers concentrations relating to specific roles in the ministry, to ensure every student is given the tools, training, and enlightenment to serve the mission of the Church.</p><h2><strong>Giving the Tools to Convey Excellence in Leadership</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference is for anyone seeking to make the most significant impact on their business, team, family, and community by building leadership skills. The virtual leadership development conference, hosted and provided by Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, will be held on December 7th, and will be available to all who wish to attend. The Impact Leadership Conference is meant to provide a space for individuals to learn effective concepts in leadership and development.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qYycmoKRz-U5zn2Ds2WvMUyWNDMSNqdNLT64ooxYdL2dxcn4loYX2BnVaFXb0pDFqEtHrZEfsE-R04Y92iKas6QSm8iKCc2NoBiGvLI9CeDLXeC3CVPLIXfmyydgDHMKikSWD6HXNlVak1OE7UxPMaHKgOOaamCpnkUzd7cgKzmKTRPM1Nkdr6vTwVjZ"></figure><p>Leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell, Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges, and New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Jamie Kern Lima will lead sessions throughout the event, offering valuable insight to an incoming generation of leaders. </p><h2><strong>Highlands College’s Commitment to Greater Leadership</strong></h2><p>Highlands College is creating a model focused on real-world ministry training, applying leading educational methods within high-quality facilities, offering students a completely debt-free experience to leave them “educated, equipped, and empowered to expand the Kingdom of God in a complex and changing world.” Highlands College strives to provide the Church with leaders of high competence, excellent moral character, and spiritual maturity. </p><p>The approach taken by Highlands College is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of leadership. Providing students with a balance of spirituality and academics, Highlands College is committed to creating the next generation of leaders by helping students to foster their perspective and effectiveness in delivering a message. Highlands College offers resources beyond that of a traditional Bible college, operating year-round and delivering an advanced academic curriculum that also utilizes spiritual development and ministry training, Highlands College is dedicated to offering the best experience for those hoping to enrich their lives and become better leaders.</p><p>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting<a href="https://impactleader.com"> ImpactLeader.com</a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Danielle Womack at Danielle.Womack@HighlandsCollege.com </strong></p>
02 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>Highlands College Invests in Leaders Everywhere at the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ZoJQ5z4DX5P6JFgRn3YBMNxOYIDORRQcwVodj1ZfelKFD0hPiE9yswgnVDA7j3mYL3CoX-abZdSFg5oQAsqVM28caAQCPjHeOCkXrsGTXYBNNrkZ0odzcovlKj8_tyMVYLh3M-rpU75MXlU6MU-6nh8DWIUzuOB-EE3rwxonrvCBcccNv4ygxNhskMCLSQ"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Highlands College is empowering aspiring leaders from all backgrounds, commencing the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference on December 7th virtually and completely free. Hoping to provide resources to the next generation of leaders across fields and industries, this event will be hosting a variety of guests and speakers all exemplifying the excellence in leadership and character that Highlands College strives to promote.</p><p>Providing a resource for students as well as attendees of the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference, the college, as well as its partner in hosting the event, Founders Advisors, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference, is a gateway to a greater understanding of leadership concepts, character building, and self-determination in your home, professional, and social life.</p><h2><strong>Featuring NYT Best Sellers and Other Leadership Experts</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held virtually on December 7th. Participants will be empowered to elevate their potential as leaders—making greater impressions and yielding positive change in their home, social, and work life. </p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, attendees will be treated to insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, are investing in leaders nationwide. Together, they are providing this experience entirely free of charge to individuals and extending this offer to entire business teams as well. </p><h2><strong>Available Virtual and Free on December 7th </strong></h2><p>Highlands College is committed to supporting leaders worldwide to teach both popular and less-talked-about leadership methods. Whether looking to make a change in their community, family, work, or home life, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qrlnJzVOoVtEpx5NcylD-FXcEpIXRNjFs4UaJ-N83NIo2tNqi1JWqOJgTp4BUZvFPzXd6k6GDgSEXHZS3ONMFV_z_-d1YNr1MiBQhe_W7dow5svlluO3XVkVsCmle3E43Oi3_SpKW5KDZWYcHHhO4F0s1vgq5ewOPoIXUh4Eem5Mh2y0PlwKntSaYJlsJg"></figure><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of roles within leadership. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize its influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team or an organization. </p><p>Entirely run through the support of its donors, the college offers its services for free, even curating events like the Impact Leadership Conference to promote the college beyond the bounds of its base demographic. The Impact Leadership Conference features guests across different spheres of leadership, offering valuable insight into the methods, the mindset, and the character that has earned them their success.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a></p>
02 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>2022 Impact Leadership Conference Set to Make Waves Across Industries and Mediums</strong></h2><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Highlands College, the biblical higher education institution known for ministry training, will be hosting the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference on December 7th, filming the conference live and broadcasting the half-day event virtually online. Holding leadership training to be indispensable, the college is offering this conference, viewable by the public, completely free to ensure the important resource is accessible as possible. Whether seeking out the conference for help building management skills, leadership methods, or greater self-determination, the Impact Leadership Conference provides a comprehensive half-day event with speakers providing avenues to success. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qIxFz2QxtKwDGG9MIfN3IBmSQxiLP2xaECBUNOx0ZLCmBhPv25a5x42sfNflAiOcEIjeidtvO7Qre_A37kdh-7Vru7fYyugc0XX0P8VYY0IWPa1-xi1Bh7d4osrtGMrwy2B7mSmfS-G4thzkz-wAI0iQ4gEDOFRNRpiSEUVgfU1-tTz7wOH5mSj-EHrnuw"></figure><p>Helping attendees develop skills, build character, and form greater identities as leaders in their day-to-day life, the Impact Leadership Conference employs proven mechanics that can be applied to professional, personal, and social life.</p><h2><strong>A Variety of Guests Emphasizing the Tenets of Leadership</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held virtually on December 7th. Participants will be empowered to elevate their potential as leaders—making greater impressions and yielding positive change in their home, social, and work life. </p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, attendees will be treated to insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, are investing in leaders nationwide. Together, they are providing this experience entirely free of charge to individuals and extending this offer to entire business teams as well. </p><h2><strong>The 2022 Impact Conference is Commencing December 7th</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/F5zT13rmRBTQe_hYgGIrgPm7EMEYEsrP-hXjKEzkQndzushZcURe-tzrrv9OuOZ-PdjwbtSoMDACx89c2KJh-tacpxcM4tg4CO3SgMyyzoD27kZs3IAxGkt3J9tSq-j5XedyrJ57IeT3I-5nOVtOBgkMmxdT7WI0B7Q5ZBvkuk3h6BrtakHiit9xfJ4D"></figure><p>Highlands College is committed to supporting leaders worldwide to teach both popular and less-talked-about leadership methods. Whether looking to make a change in their community, family, work, or home life, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of roles within leadership. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize their influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team. </p><p>Highlands College operates on the financial support of donors as the college serves more than 1,000 students a year. The Impact Leadership Conference is virtual and 100% free of charge to promote leadership across industries and organizations. The college and partners are working to generate greater value for students, alumni, donors, and attendees of the conference through the annual Impact Leadership Conference, a consistent resource for achieving a greater purpose through leadership.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a></p>
02 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>Highlands College’s 2022 Impact Leadership Conference Free & Virtual Early December</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kf-RediG5mD7rA8WVqsGiqFI5MjwojPl7WZKSaRhjcUWF4F3_2jBloqU9uCaNYvW5Te19J8Vum-9-3ugEqOG9XmtkPxtSyWsOFDAMldLM9fTS-QoxxbEF--aMS2sStN5CUA1Z-7CHCyN-dNky-6gWZrwmqzroI2mlOEr5UVUPYdvF9m4EFM_vF1hPWU-BA"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Combining world-class facilities with cutting-edge education approaches to leadership development and academic instruction, Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that aims to graduate students debt-free, educated, equipped, and empowered to be effective ministry leaders. The college hosts an annual leadership conference for leaders everywhere in any industry. This year’s Impact Leadership Conference will be live from the new Highlands College auditorium on December 7th.</p><p>Offering a comprehensive half-day featuring hosts, ESPN's Lauren Sisler and college President Mark Pettus, the Impact Leadership Conference offers the chance to glean perspectives from some of the most influential and brightest leaders, helping attendees maximize their effectiveness in business and their community as well as their everyday life. Entirely free and 100% virtual, Highlands College makes a special effort to make services accessible to make a more significant investment in leaders and professionals from every field and industry.</p><p>High-quality, well-rounded, relatable, applicable leadership training from experts in their field, the Impact Leadership Conference helps attendees equip themselves with skills for leading in the home, family, community, or workplace. </p><h2><strong>Featuring All-Star Guests at the Half-Day Event</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held virtually on December 7th. Participants will be empowered to elevate their potential as leaders—making greater impressions and yielding positive change in their personal and professional life. </p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, attendees will be treated to insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, are investing in leaders nationwide. Together, they are providing this experience entirely free of charge to individuals and extending this offer to entire business teams as well. </p><h2><strong>Building the Next Generation of Leaders</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hZExK9CrzTNXGtnq20xgfJH91EyfgSN_C0OsjToU_kwB82buyb8nOhGpW783TZlGMcH5i6jBfq5ixHJRVLCmVyfe2ztc3_GVqOSWwXBWxb6SiJPQb5n0ZDhJDgUyJq0rPOAa9XGJOhaMltE1qveX3r0gmWq0mYYpU2l896Qvwc1EBn9QIudNliBmPBo5PQ"></figure><p>Highlands College is committed to supporting leaders worldwide to teach both popular and less-talked-about leadership methods. Whether looking to make a change in their community, family, work, or home life, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of roles within leadership. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize their influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team. </p><p>Highlands College receives donations from supporters to operate as they aim to serve over a thousand students attending classes at the college year-round in less than five years as part of their strategic plan. Through events like the Impact Leadership Conference, Highlands College creates value for prospective students and donors alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, the college, and presenting partner Founders Advisors, hope to support positive leadership in any context.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a></p>
02 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>Impact Leadership Conference 2022 Free and Virtual on December 7th</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TqhtiaLO1C_4SSyiMVtZSolTD43atfQXb9BBFyxeB7-_qnzWOOZWv-1jOwKx8_aCB9y97AyRqvC5vw7CJKbKwN5joiH8Q_obLKUdeXtEe6jS2SFxZD2vNa2J5yRo4BC2kdLJXZ3etyXtC3LxiYR8PA9AJz5ow2jvqlVZe4pzlw9CU3kKh7cD8MQFpm9S"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The 2022 Impact Leadership Conference, a fully remote and online experience for those hoping to sharpen their leadership skills across industries, will be hosted from Highlands College the morning of December 7th.</p><p>Established to empower and instill confidence in the next generation of leaders across fields and industries, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference is a 100% free experience offered to leaders and professionals everywhere, not just those associated with the college.</p><p>Provided by Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, the conference takes place virtually on December 7th. Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and College President Mark Pettus, the conference offers attendees the opportunity to learn from New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges, and New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima.</p><h2><strong>Featuring a Variety of Guests/Speakers</strong></h2><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held virtually on December 7th. Participants will be empowered to elevate their potential as leaders—making greater impressions and yielding positive change in their personal and professional life. </p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, attendees will be treated to insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, are investing in leaders nationwide. Together, they are providing this experience entirely free of charge to individuals and extending this offer to entire business teams as well. </p><h2><strong>Providing Effective Leadership Training</strong></h2><p>Highlands College is committed to supporting leaders worldwide to teach both popular and less-talked-about leadership methods. Whether looking to make a change in their community, family, work, or home life, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/d_33KKxYPrrgv6HoLe427WT5bWXwYX2Z2bHR7B7hG8t09mRP1a6bj-AUBzDqZmfHaH_sag1F9gFKAWvQRTXYiLqIaWapinEuAIms0p_aQ4OkYRF9wXKAc2je0OQag7vUPDNvJ_yMk6Bk88HKOsB77UNFzKqp03SUeMtpHVzYXUF6ZywIpq-No_SqGcI2YA"></figure><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to provide training for a wider expanse of roles within leadership. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize their influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team. </p><p>Highlands College receives donations from supporters to operate as they aim to serve over a thousand students attending classes at the college year-round in less than five years as part of their strategic plan. Through events like the Impact Leadership Conference, Highlands College creates value for prospective students and donors alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, the college, and presenting partner Founders Advisors, hope to support positive leadership in any context.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit</strong><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><strong> HighlandsCollege.com</strong></a></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><i><strong>NYT </strong></i><strong>Best Sellers Offer Insight at 2022 Impact Leadership Conference Early December</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1Zu3XewtjXhy6NmvtjcgVNQPxbPg33NcTf_ExZecKYlw9d3urSNjJtIokQwdoiorKjvqok0PY2W-8GO_7UsgcdVQjwYFCmQzskpHTXy4YS7p1KsIN-FbKSZd2PJTUqibEe3YwKDnFgRPH79cz0XSAOc8BzQDk5HTNjUpnzKBSvniX_c5CO6eXmp5AkMJzw"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Highlands College is hosting the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference, offering a fully remote and online experience for those planning to participate in the half-day leadership development experience.</p><p>Hosted by ESPN's Lauren Sisler and Highlands College President Mark Pettus, the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference will be held virtually on December 7th. Participants will be empowered to elevate their potential as leaders—making greater impressions and yielding positive change in their personal, social, and work life. </p><p>Attendees will be treated to insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, are removing barriers to invest in leaders worldwide. Together, they are providing this experience entirely free of charge to individuals and extending this offer to entire business teams as well. </p><h2><strong>The 2022 Impact Leadership Conference Commences December 7th</strong></h2><p>On December 7th, this year's Impact Leadership Conference will be underway, assisting participants in elevating their potential as leaders to make greater impressions and yield positive change in their home, social, and work life. The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, believe in investing in leadership across industry and leadership level, which is why they are providing this experience entirely free of charge and extending this offer to entire teams as well.</p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, participants will be treated to indispensable insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><h2><strong>More About Highlands College</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JUyfaA1Pz8me6YIxw65lOEHgKbhREv1xm7dhMDvK6zhd8IGLJzS7T8cQ903B3-sN83j7gzlOFDE0c1sWO7AJOwH6cINhlJoBTyQAcUrBDuWguET2TbPKQKpzmoj6hogyVfu432YTq4ss4m4AZwiShO6XNIjRMAiLHxNNkos0VOJ20nKFRgz52GoqJGzXMw"></figure><p>Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with the next generation of leaders with the drive, skills, and incredible sense of character necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.</p><p>As Highlands College receives donations from supporters to offer instruction and development to students on campus,<a href="http://impactleader.com/"> The Impact Leadership Conference</a> is one of the ways that Highlands College adds value to donors and prospective students alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, Highlands College is showing a commitment to supporting positive leadership in all locations, phases, and industries.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><strong>2022 Impact Leadership Conference Streaming Live From Highlands College on December 7th</strong></h2><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Streaming live and virtually on December 7th, Highlands College is hosting the 2022 Impact Leadership Conference free of charge to ensure the event remains accessible to leaders everywhere. Whether looking to make a change in their organization, community, family, self, work relationships, home life, or life balance, the Impact Leadership Conference encourages attendees to seek out dynamic concepts from speakers who have found success in their respective industries and is alleviating any barrier for leaders to tune-in for learnings from world-renowned experts like Dr. John C. Maxwell.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/p-YiqWJ8lGBnNg487Hm6U3sEXxL4cixyd9dRZRRR-UUFte5gz310-cIrWpDU822MZlIOCzBxwEixybOiBvearsC6tICfw-mMSATdJJA-rvbB7W2ZIxYEVQGDIutPxVPcgFvEtUOkEmCDcRBpIUkf3oDwBQQGbHT1XUK_wxv2ni03s02nyruhtvT82HmgPg"></figure><p>The Impact Leadership Conference is fashioned to connect and add value to leaders across industries and levels of leadership as they present the audience with a variety of legendary and thought-provoking leaders to learn from year after year. Highlands College is committed to sharing different approaches and methods to maximize influence, helping attendees elevate their perspective and effectiveness in delivering leadership skills to a team. </p><p>Highlands College receives donations from supporters to operate as they aim to serve over a thousand students attending classes at the college year-round in less than five years as part of their strategic plan. Through events like the Impact Leadership Conference, Highlands College creates value for prospective students and donors alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, the college, and presenting partner Founders Advisors, hope to support positive leadership in any context.</p><h2><strong>The 2022 Impact Leadership Conference</strong></h2><p>On December 7th, this year's Impact Leadership Conference will be underway, assisting participants in elevating their potential as leaders to make greater impressions and yield positive change in their personal, home, social, and work life. The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, believe in investing in leadership everywhere, which is why they are providing this experience entirely free of charge and extending this offer to entire teams as well.</p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, participants will be treated to indispensable insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><h2><strong>Highlands College is Creating New Leaders Every Day</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9Kv115EUvMkVkvn2BlgydpYXRLI_iOHlT73XKbD8utJWUmAtB8yWUK6Dykgm-ba1ifoHYX-o9tWnDfw_oGfQYFbPetb085BN40HupBNXtJVZjbsT142BqPh0LNX1D0lPQAKc7s0kwnGCUfIuhgPam35BuXYdklSxfEoG4ANBoiJn-_bXhp55u9BocBRMBQ"></figure><p>Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with the next generation of leaders with the drive, skills, and incredible sense of character necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.</p><p>As Highlands College receives donations from supporters to offer instruction and development to students on campus,<a href="http://impactleader.com/"> The Impact Leadership Conference</a> is one of the ways that Highlands College adds value to donors and prospective students alike. Offering this conference free of charge and online, Highlands College is showing a commitment to supporting positive leadership in all locations, phases, and industries.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Danielle Womack
<h2><i><strong>New York Times</strong></i><strong> Best Sellers Featured Speakers at 2022 Impact Leadership Conference</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fvc4lGoIKbftwpW9pKFD5R9fyu1PbbC6bTvuca5MQAq6p2oNGWWv17i1820GWetLVxDkv1w2Igl2waq-vTLvNbzpGDydzaE4B2MkjVd6T69cYxlLSG7WedHjilTFDK7UPS7QHr3TOzyR4wK56RSadfRCnIL5CteWXfsi-lms6SgnV2sOxpyGAk2znFUlzg"></figure><p>BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Higher education institution, Highlands College, is hosting this year’s virtual leadership conference on December 7th. The Impact Leadership Conference aims to empower and instill confidence in leaders while equipping them with applicable tools and wisdom to apply to their sphere of influence to maximize impact. Participants from many fields and industries attend to listen and learn from renowned leadership experts. The event will be fully accessible and free online to leaders and professionals all over the world.</p><p>Primarily focusing on helping build character, and skills while expanding leadership potential, providing widespread access to the Impact Leadership Conference is just one of the ways Highlands College demonstrates its commitment to investing in leaders and making effective resources available. </p><p><strong>Providing the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Leaders</strong></p><p>On December 7th, this year's Impact Leadership Conference will be underway, assisting participants in elevating their potential as leaders to make greater impressions and yield positive change in their home, social, and work life. The Impact Leadership Conference is an entirely virtual leadership development event. Highlands College and its presenting partner, Founders Advisors, believe in empowering and investing in today’s leaders, which is why they are providing this experience entirely free of charge and extending this offer to entire teams as well.</p><p>For this half-day leadership development event, participants will be treated to indispensable insight from guest speakers, including <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, and Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor and Highlands College Chancellor Chris Hodges.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qQIk0-pnE0ZfhVB6_CyHYEKWyLCZ38c4Ynq43JGK8WMBvxuWdYD4Y4JiwDmM4CcubLT63oIFmFjZ2kTXegnMTGZd75Aoc9jjhudoVVVEC6u-zokdnhUtQNsELl5WmzpSqv7bTgIvoLKCIXGATZrnTsjqpu8oSVGitOhQW35Z95Sg4_rqXwouoBubLGWAIg"></figure><h2><strong>About the College</strong></h2><p>Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with the next generation of leaders with the drive, skills, and incredible sense of character necessary to fulfill the Great Commission.</p><p>Running thanks to the crucial support of its donors, Highlands College draws leaders from around the world to attend or view <a href="http://impactleader.com/">The Impact Leadership Conference</a> virtually. By providing an important resource to leaders across mediums, virtual and free of cost, Highlands College is determined to make a difference and invest in the leaders of today as they work to build the next generation of leaders.</p><p><strong>Register for the Impact Leadership Conference today by visiting</strong><a href="https://impactleader.com"><strong> ImpactLeader.com</strong></a></p>
21 Mar, 2023
Danielle Womack
<p><strong>Page/Social Headline (70 characters max, including spaces): </strong>Highlands College gets initial accreditation, prepares to award degrees </p><p><strong>Front/Short Headline (50): </strong>Bible college in AL earns accreditation </p><p><strong>Promo Brief/Subheadline (90): </strong>Completion of the years-long process now allows Highlands College to begin awarding accredited ministry degrees. </p><p><strong>Social Copy (90): </strong>Meet Alabama’s newest fully accredited Bible college. </p><p><strong>Edit Tile Headlines (50):</strong> </p><p>A college designed to make an impact </p><p>Tomorrow’s scholars are studying in Birmingham </p><p>Accreditation awarded to Highlands College </p><p> </p><p><strong>Byline</strong>: Highlands College </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img 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Description automatically generated with medium confidence"></figure><p> </p><p><strong>Caption: </strong>Students will be able to pursue their studies on the way to a prestigious degree.<strong> </strong><i>Photo Provided by Highlands College</i> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/">Highlands College</a>, a Biblical higher education institution that equips students to lead lives of eternal impact, has been granted initial accreditation by the <a href="https://www.abhe.org/">Association for Biblical Higher Education</a> (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation. The commission unanimously approved accreditation of the college last month during the ABHE’s Annual Meeting. </p><p> </p><p>Highlands College was first founded in 2011 to equip tomorrow’s church and ministry leaders with the practical and theological knowledge they need in order to be successful. The institution initially served 251 students who attended traditional and evening programs and quickly grew. In 2015, the Board of Directors launched the accreditation process, which typically takes 10 years. Along the way, Highlands College has achieved major milestones, including a partnership with Southeastern University in 2017, a growing enrollment of over 1,200 students, and the adoption of its current academy model. Today, Highlands College has launched more than 1,000 ministry leaders serving in 300+ ministries in 34 states, 1 U.S. territory and 14 countries around the world. </p><p> </p><p>“We are incredibly grateful to celebrate this milestone for the college. It is just the beginning,” President Mark Pettus says. “We would not be at this benchmark as a Biblical institution without the hard work and dedication of our Board of Directors, faculty, staff, and students. Highlands College is equipping Christ-centered leaders with training to make a difference in the lives of people around the globe.” </p><p> </p><p>Now that Highlands College has met the requirements and deadlines established by the ABHE, it will concentrate on the next phases of its 5-year <a href="https://highlandscollege.com/strategic-plan/">strategic plan</a>, which outlines goals for 2021-2025. Chief among them will be an accredited 4-year program that offers bachelor’s degrees and a generous scholarship program that enables Highlands College students to potentially earn their degrees without acquiring debt. </p><p> </p><p>Highlands College is currently preparing for 2022-2023 commencement ceremonies, when its first accredited associate degrees will be awarded. In attendance will be President Pettus as well as faculty, excited students and their family members. Upon graduating, many students will join full-time vocational ministries in diverse areas of Christian organizations, including church leadership, community outreach, worship ministries, evangelism and others. </p><p> </p><p>“Our entire Highlands College community is looking forward to this May,” says President Mark Pettus. “We can’t wait to welcome families to campus and celebrate our students as they receive their diplomas. This is just the beginning, and we believe that wherever they go, they will exemplify competence, character and spiritual maturity and ultimately fulfill the Great Commission.” </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://highlandscollege.com/"><i>Highlands College</i></a><i> is a private, Biblical higher education institution that holistically trains leaders to lead lives of eternal impact by expanding the Kingdom of God. Its faculty and staff are committed to educating, equipping and empowering students to reach people with the love of Christ while graduating free of debt. Today, Highlands College graduates are serving others in 34 states, 1 U.S. territory and 14 nations.</i> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
05 Feb, 2023
Arti Sharma
<p><strong>Measure Marketing Results, Inc Plans To Leverage NFTs For Its Clients in 2023</strong></p><p>TORONTO, Canada – <a href="https://measuremarketing.com">Measure Marketing Results, Inc</a>., a full-service digital marketing agency committed to understanding the individualized needs of its clients to develop impactful marketing strategies, reveals its future outlook for 2023. The firm plans to introduce ground-breaking new technologies in its approach as NFTs and the Metaverse continue to grow as a way for companies to communicate and interact with their customers.</p><p>NFTs are helping brands embark on uncharted territory with their ability to create brand awareness and customer loyalty, unlike traditional marketing channels. According to HubSpot Blog Research, while it’s too soon to judge how NFTs are impacting businesses on a large scale, many of those who are implementing them into their marketing strategies are experiencing success. A reported 39% of brands that were surveyed and are currently using NFTs say they have the best ROI of any channel in their mix of media. </p><p>Moving into 2023, Measure Marketing Results believes adopting and prioritizing comprehensive strategies, rather than focusing on one media channel is key to providing the best possible results for its clients. </p><p>“Companies will be ensuring that they are making extremely accurate investment decisions,” says Francisco Hernandez. “As a team, we are making sure we understand the needs of our customers and nurturing those relationships. Prioritizing NFTs and not just focusing on one aspect of our expertise, like SEO, is how we will deliver better solutions.” </p><p>Measure Marketing Results and its Founder and CEO, visionary Arti Sharma, are continuously finding new ways to better serve clients in e-commerce, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and B2B industries. Sharma and her team’s mission is to encourage their clients to rethink their approach toward increasing visibility, sales, revenue, and market share. </p><p>The firm has a successful track record in reaching articulated marketing goals through implementing scalable digital marketing initiatives that build brand awareness, generate and create demand, and strengthen customer relationships to support overall business growth objectives and increase revenue. Established in 2008, it has evolved into a team of 30, including digital marketing strategists, search marketing specialists, SEO experts, web designers, developers, and content creators. Its partnership with HubSpot advances the agency’s mission to continue to execute strategic, innovative digital marketing campaigns to help grow revenue and sales for its B2B customers, primarily in the healthcare, manufacturing, and technology software industries.</p><p><i>For more information about Measure Marketing Results Inc., please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Arti Sharma</i></p><p><i>info@measuremarketing.com</i></p>
13 Jan, 2023
iWebTechno Prepares to Launch Hyperlocal Student Marketplace
<p>MUMBAI, INDIA– </p><p>iWebTechno, a company known for digitizing universities worldwide, is preparing to launch a new product. Their personalized student marketplace will be instituted at schools, colleges, and universities. </p><p>The Mumbai-based Vertical SaaS<a href="https://iwebtechno.com/"> startup</a>, which currently connects universities, students, banks, and service partners, has a history of providing free, seamless digitization for underserved universities. It is one of the three companies in the world to do so, aided by its IUMS® (Integrated University Management System), which extends digitization modules for a university's academic and non-academic sectors. </p><p>Now, using iWeb's Integrated iUMS, the company is preparing to launch a hyper-personalizable student marketplace that intends to allow students at universities, schools, and colleges to receive individualized deals and discounts catered to their needs. </p><p>The deals will be tailored to use specific information, such as student scores, data, and demographics, to understand what students are looking for. For example, students requiring help in math studies will receive math deals, and students who play college sports will receive sportswear discounts. </p><p>On top of the data they collect, the company is also working on an AI meant to help find contextual, intelligent deals and offers on their marketplace and build a discovery platform. </p><p>“iWebTechno will be one of the first student marketplaces to offer personalized deals and advertisements based on such goals and needs of individual students,” claims Nasnodkar, co-founding advisor and investor in the company. </p><p>The Product Management leader has experience spanning AI, ML, NLU, Communications Protocols, and front-end and back-end systems. He’s worked with market-leading companies, has launched products used by people worldwide, and has been an invited speaker at product management events. </p><p>Nasnodkar claims that iWebTechno has been busy with its previous launch of its iUMS Lite for small educational institutes that do not require the complications of the entire iUMS. The iWebTechno invention has already attracted the attention of sixty schools across India in 2022, and the company expects more than a thousand more in 2023. </p><p>Following in early 2023 will be the launch of local deals in the student marketplace. The service will be designed to initiate localized deals and map students with local student discounts, which will apply to products and services like tutors, textbooks, and more. All the offers will be found in the student’s geographical area, staying true to its highly-personalized mission. </p><p>iWebTechno is today serving 750,000 Students at 650 colleges. They are projected to serve more than 1500 colleges and 2,000,000 students over the next year. The tech company is raising additional funding to scale beyond those projected numbers. Over the next two years, iWebTechno also plans to expand to additional Asian markets, including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, and North and South American Markets. </p><p>Regarding product success, Nasnodkar believes, “Good products are built by knowing your customers. Great products are built by knowing your customers better than they do.” </p><p><i>iWebTechno is a tech company in Mumbai, India, specializing in digitizing universities through their IUMS®. It plans to release a customized student marketplace with features tailored to student needs. To learn more, email akshay@iwebtechno.com and visit</i><a href="https://iwebtechno.com/"><i> https://iwebtechno.com/</i></a> </p>
06 Dec, 2022
Grove Oaks Capital Announces Platform Acquisition in the Southeast
<p><i>Atlanta, Georgia</i> – Grove Oaks Capital, an Atlanta based private equity firm, has completed the process of closing on a large platform acquisition in the Southeast Region. Along with the platform, the firm is planning a roll-up thesis within the home-services vertical across the coming years. </p><p>Grove Oaks Capital began its development in 2022 and is strategically focused on the hyper growth being experienced by organizations across the sunbelt region. The firm is set to exceed $10M in revenue in 2023; Grove Oaks Capital has trail blazed a path working alongside legacy businesses to optimize their production and scale through technology-enabled solutions. By aiding businesses that have been experiencing stagnated industry processes, Grove Oaks Capital and their network will provide forward-thinking, which can help foster intrinsic growth.</p><p>This platform acquisition comes at a formative time in the company’s growth, setting the scene for what is to come for Grove Oaks Capital. The firm is excited to announce its ability to take an active role within the daily management of all portfolio companies, while preserving a culture that cultivates long-term growth.</p><p>Austin Smoak, the founder of Grove Oaks Capital spent several formative years within Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division, where he focused on the asset management of debt and equity investments held by the firm. Smoak took those years of financial experience, and launched his own lower-middle market private equity venture just months ago. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img 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alt="image1.jpeg"><figcaption>Austin Smoak - CEO of Grove Oaks Capital</figcaption></figure><p>The additional announcement of GOC’s roll-up thesis within the home-services vertical, will span several years, opening new doors for the firm.</p><p>“When your work becomes joy, you find your stride,” he says, while offering his thoughts on the successful growth of his organization. He also explains that working on something that you believe in, at your own pace is one of life’s greatest pleasures. He founded Grove Oaks Capital and credits any success to his mother & late father, who sacrificed everything to better the life of their children</p><p><i>Austin Smoak founded Grove Oaks Capital as a way to utilize his years in the finance industry to catapult growth in his own ventures. GOC is a lower-middle market private equity firm and is backed by a diverse group of investors, some of which include CEOs, entrepreneurs and institutional investors. For more information about this firm, see their</i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.google.com&t=h.eJx9kF1PgzAYhf_KQjKuFNoCpcwQR0SDFwYyo8m860phOKDY8hFj_O-WOY0mxsue5-TJ6ftmDLI2Vgtj3_edWtn2NE1WKURZc4uJxtb08iX8Dy6d-BeWYuSCHhSjXdXT-lhcIkyb7kJRXY6_HmKQjOuA51UvpDrFg-p1BjEmPsYYuZ4PkR98w1LDKB0f6YT27DYL-CYtsnsUbZ-mTUqvt6aiYWx-usNcMGVqYfhTRyAgOizDk0be7LK7Erzurh6SfGxbGiVRYpwtjMN8lpbrbWXRu56HsAvt56Gu6LpqOi6roTnv5PF_BDgEMI4QYC4DBcydABIGPAiwVwCM7XlAQALPBxaBs5zPcqq3Ve36r5PNnVx32qGu3z8ASoeF7g.MEUCIQDxQbdzIm9ozdrfjcOagxC43PUvzeztlMHJR8P7tevDegIgLTa3rK_YdepVn35Tzs4a_4x9kAClBpPC1iv2aRO6yMI"><i> website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Austin Smoak</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.google.com&t=h.eJx9kFFLwzAYRf_KKKxPuiZtk6aT4oZDZAx8WvFNQpplcWlTk3QZiP_ddFNREB9zz-Vw871Fg1HRfBLtnevtPEm89zOhtVB8xnSbBHr7Wv0Hp9nqFzb6yDU9WEZ76ag6F6cppm1_Y2kor74eejCMh4A30mljP-PBupBBjEmBMU5zVEBSgm8oAlw-Hmvq4aa9y-y99kuzRkD5tSwfnIwtrVbxxV01mtk4CKufOoJAFkJRXTQAts8Obp7EfluLE6XG14dTHV1NosN4lo6HbWLncoRSnMPkZVCSLmTbcyOH9ro35_8RkBHAeJoCljOwg01WQsIAggCjHcA4GQeUpEQFmBE4yvkop2Gb7BZ_nWzsNKHTDUq9fwDXWobL.MEUCIB0fMi0_JsJo-bpzv4fhraIR6fdsrlhPsE01z4f2ITqYAiEA4nZbN-Hq1VwcdqbdbgQr29xdtUHE86bQcC2HNsQNdoo"><i>https://www.groveoakscapital.com/</i></a></p><p><i>Austin@GroveOaksCapital.com</i></p><p><i> </i></p>
20 Dec, 2022
Black Car Service Royal Stallion Carriers Launches New Online Portal
<p><i>Dumfries, Virginia</i> –Royal Stallion Carriers is a luxury black car service that has been providing vehicle services to its customers since 2009, and has announced that they have recently launched their online customer portal. This portal is a place where clients can book their vehicles directly online.</p><p>The team at Royal Stallion Carriers is excited for this technological expansion. In the past, the business operated through an over the phone booking service. Now, allowing clients to book rides online, the company can offer a variety of services directly from their website. </p><p>Royal Stallion Carriers now offers services including chauffeuring, road-show transportation, wine tours, and shuttling directly on the company’s portal. The company can virtually request a car or service of luxury brand cars that include Mercedes, Lincolns, and Cadillac's. </p><p>“The rise in popularity of apps such as Uber and Lyft have brought taxi and car services to near extinction,” Founder and CEO of Royal Stallion Carriers says. “The online portal is our way of keeping up with modern apps and services.”</p><p>As popularity of those services rise, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/tech/uber-safety-report/index.html#:~:text=Even%20one%20report%20is%20one,that%20of%20the%20first%20report).">crime rates</a> regarding ride sharing platforms rise as well. The online platform that Royal Stallion Carriers has launched is working to add extra layers of safety to the ride sharing experience. Each car now provides riders with secure WiFi hotspots connected through their corporate locations. They integrate GPS technology to allow tracking from any device to which the route is shared, and work with military-grade encryption and firewalls to protect personal and financial information of their customers.</p><p>In addition to their online customer portal, Royal Stallion Carriers has developed an additional office overseas in Asia in order to assist their expanded IT department. This customer support branch will allow the company to extend their services to provide 24/7 customer support, online or over the phone. </p><p>This IT office that sprouted in Asia is the start of Royal Stallion Carriers’ goals of expanding the company to a global market. By putting down roots overseas, the black car service is working toward building a bridge between their two locations and developing other branches in several locations worldwide.</p><p>The global growth is the beginning of this company’s desire to partner with small businesses and other corporations around the world, aiming to empower their employees and vendors by providing monetary benefits to their partners.</p><p><i>Royal Stallion Carriers is a black car service that is looking to modernize the chauffeuring industry. With their latest development of an online portal for their clients, this company is looking to expand into the ride sharing market in a way that can provide safe, luxury car services to consumers. For more information about Royal Stallion Carriers, visit their website.</i></p><p><i>Royal Stallion Carriers</i></p><p><i>1 877 447-3772 </i></p><p><a href="mailto:res@royalstallioncarriers.com"><i>res@royalstallioncarriers.com</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.royalstallioncarriers.com/"><i>https://www.royalstallioncarriers.com/</i></a></p>
28 Apr, 2023
Group Gifting Company GroupGiftz Launches New Social Features on Phone Application
<p>RYE, NY–</p><p> </p><p>GroupGiftz, a Rye, NY, online gift-giving business, is pleased to announce the expansion of its phone application with social features. The company's founder, Celine Ofori-Amanfo, started GroupGiftz upon realizing that group gifting could be more personable and friendly. Keeping in mind that social media attributes often link close ones together, she holds that the new app features, which include chat and messaging options, are meant to humanize the process of online gift-giving.</p><p> </p><p>“The application itself was designed to make group gifting more communal,” claims Ofori-Amanfo, “The new features are launched around the holidays, which is typically our busiest time of the year. While GroupGiftz has previously aimed to make group gifting simple, more action was needed so that customers could communicate with each other about the activity.” The <a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php">company</a> now hopes that, by developing the app to have more social features, it can assist in making online gifting more intimate and closer to how it is in real life.</p><p> </p><p>With this objective to manufacture the GroupGiftz process into a more amiable one, the company developed the social features to intertwine the gifting service of the company with the cordial nature of a social app. The application is already a colorful platform, the first page designed to feel as welcoming as possible. </p><p> </p><p>The app questions users on which kinds of group gifts they’d like to start and then syncs users' phone contacts. By installing this feature, GroupGiftz wishes to ensure that one can easily invite their friends to the app. Through a non-confrontational “invite friends” option, GroupGiftz hopes to involve the good nature of the physical act of gift-giving. </p><p> </p><p>Because the business strives to emphasize the social facets of in-person gift-giving, they were led to install chat and messaging features. In the new group gift chat room, all members of the group gift can send messages directly into a large chat. The spaces are created to be all-inclusive, a space for every person in the group to chip in and donate their thoughts on the effort. By enabling this direct messaging feature, GroupGiftz hopes to give the app a community feel, enabling givers to socialize with one another. GroupGiftz holds that this aspect of the experience is essential for their customers because of how often conversation and gift-giving go hand-in-hand.</p><p> </p><p>Recognizing the relevance of group gifts, which are a common way for several people to put their money toward one gift for a special person, Ofori-Amanfo began the company in 2018 to simplify and make the procedure more fun. </p><p> </p><p>“We witness a lot of group gifts for weddings, birthdays, graduations, and even in some cases, starting a new business or getting a Ph.D. Aware that people now more than ever are choosing cash gifts versus traditional gifts, GroupGiftz hopes to allow people to use the funds towards what they desire rather than unwanted gifts. Now, our service has expanded into the social arena, our new app features encouraging people to connect over giving, an act that is meant to be a shared experience.”</p><p> </p><p><i>GroupGiftz is a group gift-giving company specializing in making the group gift-giving process effortless, simple, and special like it is in real life. They are currently reachable in over 170 countries and plan on expanding this number soon. To learn more email celine@groupgiftz.com, visit the company website </i><a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php"><i>https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php</i></a><i>, and follow the company LinkedIn </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/</i></a><i> and Instagram @</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/groupgiftz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D"><i>groupgiftz</i></a></p><p> </p>
28 Apr, 2023
GroupGiftz Expands Application with Social Features
<p>RYE, NY–</p><p> </p><p>GroupGiftz, a group-gifting company, is pleased to announce the expansion of their company application, a platform on which the company recently installed new social elements. Some of the new features that will further connect gift-givers are collective messaging and group chat options, and personalized invitations to join the group gift.</p><p> </p><p>The Rye, a New York-based <a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php">company</a>, expanded its online application premises to connect users giving gifts and allow for easier, mobile access to the effort. Because the brand recognizes the relevance of socializing in group gifts, GroupGiftz aims to make the gift-giving process more efficient, simple, and as friendly as in-person gift-giving. </p><p> </p><p>“Group gifting is a common way for several people to contribute money toward one gift for a specific person. Starting in 2018, we have worked over the years to improve the app through feedback that we received from our users. Our goal is to make our users an integral part of everything we do. We want to change the landscape of how people view gifting cash for all occasions,” claims the GroupGiftz founder, Celine Ofori-Amanfo.</p><p> </p><p>The company designed the application to open with an onboarding procedure that allows users to connect their email and phone number to a GroupGiftz account. This is done so that users can instantly connect with their friends, family, and other contacts already on their phones. </p><p> </p><p>Once customers are connected and signed up on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/groupgiftz/id1435014764">app</a>, the platform guides them through starting their first group. When starting a new, collective gift, the app is made to guide shoppers through several options on how to proceed. The three group gift types that one can choose to create are evenly split, goal-oriented, or open-ended gifts. This was done to ensure that users had the same plethora of options they would when giving in real life.</p><p> </p><p>Another feature of the app, which serves to imitate in-person giving, is the GroupGiftz group room, where one is provided with several options, such as creating a group through a non-confrontational “invite.” Creating this formal invitation feature was GroupGiftz’s effort to parallel the formal process of physical gift-giving as closely as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Because GroupGiftz strives to embody the social aspect of in-person gift giving, they were motivated to make the app as personalized as possible with chat and messaging features. In the group gift room, all group members can now send messages directly into a large chat. GroupGiftz hopes for this to lend the app a communal feel, allowing givers to converse with one another and serving the GroupGiftz mission of connecting people through giving.</p><p> </p><p>Holding several entrepreneurship certifications, Ofori-Amanfo founded GroupGiftz when she realized that group gifting could be more efficient than it was before. </p><p> </p><p>“The company sees a lot of collections for weddings, birthdays, graduations, and even in some cases starting a new business or getting a Ph.D.,” claims Ofori-Amanfo. Aware that people now more than ever are choosing cash gifts versus traditional gifts, GroupGiftz hopes to allow people to use the funds for what they need rather than unwanted gifts. </p><p> </p><p>“Why get twenty presents for instance when you can get cash towards a trip?” asks Ofori-Amanfo. </p><p> </p><p>With the application social features, she hopes for the company to make the procedure even more fun for givers around the world. The company wishes for the new elements to contribute to the mission of GroupGiftz, which is to make the activity exciting, not just another transaction.</p><p> </p><p><i>GroupGiftz is a group gift-giving company specializing in making the group gift-giving process effortless, simple, and special like it is in real life. They are currently reachable in over 170 countries and plan on expanding this number soon. To learn more email celine@groupgiftz.com, visit the company website </i><a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php"><i>https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php</i></a><i>, and follow the company LinkedIn </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/</i></a><i> and Instagram @</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/groupgiftz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D"><i>groupgiftz</i></a></p><p> </p>
19 Dec, 2022
Online Gift Giving Startup GroupGiftz Expands Gifting App with Social Features
<p>RYE, NY–</p><p> </p><p>GroupGiftz, a Rye, NY gift-giving company, is happy to announce the release of its new application social features. The founder, Celine Ofori-Amanfo, started GroupGiftz upon realizing that group gifting could be even more efficient yet personable than it was before. Keeping in mind that social media often facilitates connection with close ones, she claims that the new GroupGiftz app social aspects were recently thought of to humanize online gift-giving.</p><p> </p><p>“Group gifting is a common way for several people to contribute money toward one gift for a specific person. Starting in 2018, we have worked over the years to improve the app through feedback that we received from our users. Our goal is to make our users an integral part of everything we do. We want to change the landscape of how people view gifting cash for all occasions,” claims the GroupGiftz founder, Celine Ofori-Amanfo.</p><p> </p><p>The new messaging and chat option is created to make group gifting more communal. While GroupGiftz has previously helped make group gifting simple, more action was needed so that customers could better communicate with each other about their efforts. GroupGiftz hopes that by developing the app to have social features, it can assist in keeping alive the intimate personality of in-person gift-giving.</p><p> </p><p>With this goal to make the GroupGiftz process a more friendly one, the <a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php">company</a> designed the application to combine the gifting service of the company with the cordial nature of a social app. </p><p> </p><p>The application opens up on a brightly colored platform, the first page styled to feel as welcoming as possible. The app questions users about which type of group gifts they’d prefer to start and then connects user profiles to their phone contacts. When designing this part, GroupGiftz focused on ensuring that one can invite their friends to the app. Through a non-confrontational “invite friends” option, GroupGiftz hopes to parallel the formality of the physical act of gift-giving. </p><p> </p><p>Because the business strives to embody the social aspect of in-person gift giving, they were motivated to provide users with uniquely designed chat and messaging features. In the group gift chat room, all group members can send messages directly into a large chat. The spaces are made to be all-inclusive, a place for every group member to chip in and provide their thoughts on the activity. By enabling a direct messaging feature, GroupGiftz wishes to lend the app a collective feel, allowing givers to communicate better. GroupGiftz believes that this aspect of the experience is important for members because of how well conversation and gift-giving go hand-in-hand.</p><p> </p><p>Realizing the relevance of group gifts, which are a common way for several people to contribute money toward one gift for a specific person, Ofori-Amanfo started the company in 2018 to make the procedure convenient and fun.</p><p> </p><p>“We witness a lot of group gifts for weddings, birthdays, graduations, and even in some cases, starting a new business or getting a Ph.D. Aware that people now more than ever are choosing cash gifts versus traditional gifts, GroupGiftz hopes to allow people to use the funds towards what they need rather than unwanted gifts. Now, our efforts have expanded into the social arena, the app’s new features pushing givers to connect over giving, which is meant to be a shared experience.”</p><p> </p><p><i>GroupGiftz is a group gift-giving company specializing in making the group gift-giving process effortless, simple, and special like it is in real life. They are currently reachable in over 170 countries and plan on expanding this number soon. To learn more email celine@groupgiftz.com, visit the company website </i><a href="https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php"><i>https://www.groupgiftz.com/index.php</i></a><i>, and follow the company LinkedIn </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupgiftz-llc/</i></a><i> and Instagram @</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/groupgiftz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D"><i>groupgiftz</i></a></p><p> </p>
25 Nov, 2022
A young influencer inspired followers with his fashion content from New York Fashion Week
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Attending New York Fashion Week is every fashion champion’s dream. Leo Li, a young stylist and social media star, witness from the front seat, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s biggest stars at various New York Fashion Week shows. Already having shared his love for fashion with famous Hollywood figures, the eighteen year-old college student plans to continue to follow his fashion goals.</p><p>Originally from XinJiang, China, the influencer left for the states when he was fourteen and attended high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. A long-standing passion for color and style lent him a big fascination with the unique air of designer wear.</p><p>Now, Li finds himself consistently involved in the industry by styling for models and friends, his social media platforms moving fashion followers with interesting photos of friends and famous alike. The Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and young model stylist has always had big ideas to further enter into the business of vogue, particularly as it relates to the runway. He didn’t waste any time, ensuring he was seen at the world’s biggest fashion event.</p><p>Fashion week, a series of stunning shows displayed in unique mode, was designed to display the world’s best clothing architects and their prized projects. Each year, this is accomplished through a series of classic exhibits that brandish their pieces. Style connoisseurs from every corner of the world visit NYC to revel in the famous fashion week climate, one adored for its fascinating innovations, inspiring performances, and most of all, mode-loving people.</p><p>Li, falling in la mode enthusiast category, was captured with friends by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The affair they were at, Glam Slam: Session 3, an IMG models and Spring Studios affair, was produced by FOCUS. It took place to praise two of New York’s most adored occasions, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week.</p><p>Li was asked to observe a panel hosted, during which fashion figure Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson spoke on sports and style in pop culture, narrowing in on the collaborations between tennis legends and fashion.</p><p>During the week, Li also met big Hollywood faces and was seen at several shows, including Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li sported a Rolex & Supreme shirt to the Tom Ford show, where he witnessed two, famous supermodels walk down the runway in sparkles. Li watched the singer of Crazy for You walk the stage in black satin, and later, a finale that displayed lots of black leather, lingerie, and silk tracksuits. He shared videos of the evening on his Instagram, along with images of him and two models.</p><p>The Fendi show that Li attended featured straight hairstyles and bright, neon colors. On Li’s page, photos are shared of the models in their outfits, Li in a busy theater, and some behind the scenes with a friend of Li’s.</p><p>Li is now contributing his ideas to the fashion world, deeply involved in mode styling and photography, and intends to do some modeling work in the near future. A social media star with bright ideas, Li intends to one day share his passion for fashion in every-day life through a presentation of his own, personal ideas on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it,” Li claims.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can follow Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
A young influencer and fashion stylist sat shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s biggest names at New York Fashion Week
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Attending New York Fashion Week is every fashion connoisseur’s dream. Leo Li, a young stylist and social media star, was in the midst of it all, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s biggest names at several New York Fashion Week shows. Sharing his love for fashion with Hollywood stars, the eighteen year-old college student found himself living a life of la mode.</p><p>Originally from XinJiang, China, the charming influencer left for the states when he was fourteen and attended high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. A long-standing passion for color and style lent him a large fascination with the unique air of designer wear.</p><p>Li particularly favors involving in the industry by styling for models and friends, his social media platforms moving fashion followers with interesting photos of friends and famous alike. Today, the Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and young model stylist has big ideas to further enter into the business of fashion, particularly as it relates to the runway.</p><p>And he’s not wasting any time, grateful to find himself right at the center of it all. </p><p>Fashion week, a series of stunning shows displayed in unique fashion, was created to present the world’s best creators and their unique designs. Today, this is accomplished through a series of timeless displays that show off their proud pieces. Fashion champions from each corner of the world visit NYC to enjoy the well-known fashion week atmosphere, one praised for its intriguing innovations, fantastic performances, and most of all, fashion-savvy people.</p><p>Li, one of those people, was captured by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The event, Glam Slam: Session 3, an IMG models and Spring Studios affair, was produced by FOCUS. It occurred to honor two of New York’s most cherished occasions, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week.</p><p>Li was invited to witness a panel hosted, during which figure la mode Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson talked about sport and style in pop culture, focusing on the interaction between tennis legends and fashion.</p><p>During the week, Li also met some of the world’s biggest trailblazers and attended several shows, including Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>The Fendi show that Li attended wielded simple hairstyles with bright, neon colors. On Li’s page, photos are put up of the supermodels, Li in a packed audience, and Li behind the scenes with a friend.</p><p>Li is now contributing his ideas to the fashion world, deeply involved in fashion styling and photography, and intends to do some modeling work in the near future. A social media star with bright ideas, Li intends to one day share his passion for fashion in every-day life through a presentation of his own, personal ideas on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it,” Li claims.</p><p>The young influencer has learned that entrepreneurship is about taking risks and being willing to work hard to make money doing what you love. He holds that, in order to accomplish one’s goals, one must have a positive demeanor and be willing to open up to new experiences and people.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can follow Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
A young stylist and photographer mingled with the world’s biggest stars at New York Fashion Week
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Attending New York Fashion Week is every fashion lover’s dream. Leo Li, an eighteen year-old college student, found himself in the midst of it all, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with stars at several New York Fashion Week shows.</p><p>Fashion week, a series of stunning shows displayed in unique fashion, was created to present the world’s best designers and their creations. Today, this is accomplished through a series of unforgettable presentations of their best projects. Fashion champions from each corner of the world visit NYC to enjoy the well-known fashion week atmosphere, one praised for its intriguing innovations, fantastic performances, and most of all, stylish people.</p><p>Leo Li is one of those people, always sharing with those watching him something new.</p><p>Originally from XinJiang, China, the charming influencer left for the states when he was fourteen and attended high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. A long-standing passion for color and style lent him a large fascination with the unique air of designer wear.</p><p>Li particularly favors involving in the industry by styling for models and friends, his social media platforms moving fashion followers with interesting photos of friends and famous alike. Today, the Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and young model stylist has large ideas to further enter into the business of fashion, particularly as it relates to the runway.</p><p>And he’s not wasting any time, grateful to find himself right at the center of it all. </p><p>Li was captured by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The occasion, Glam Slam: Session 3, an IMG models and Spring Studios event, was produced by FOCUS. It occurred to praise two of New York’s most loved events, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week.</p><p>Li was invited to view a panel hosted, during which fashion figure Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson discussed the interaction of sport and style in pop culture, focusing on tennis legends and fashion.</p><p>During the week, Li also met some of the world’s biggest trailblazers and attended several shows, including Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li wore a Rolex & Supreme shirt to the Tom Ford runway show, where he witnessed two of his favorite supermodels tread the runway in sparkles. Li saw the singer of Crazy for You as she walked the stage in black satin, and later, a finale that featured lots of black leather, lingerie, and silk tracksuits. He posted videos of the night on his social media, next to snapshots of him and the two models.</p><p>Li is now contributing his ideas to the fashion world, deeply involved in fashion styling and photography, and intends to do some modeling work in the near future. A social media star with bright ideas, Li desires to one day express his excitement over fashion in every-day life through a feature of his own, personal style on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it” Li maintains.</p><p>The young influencer has learned that entrepreneurship is about being willing to take huge risks and work hard to make money doing what you love. Li holds that, in order to accomplish one’s goals, one must have a positive demeanor and be willing to open up to new experiences and people.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can follow Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
A young fashion stylist sat with the world’s biggest names at New York Fashion Week
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Attending New York Fashion Week is every fashion champion’s dream. Leo Li, an eighteen year-old college student, sat in the middle of it all at several New York Fashion Week shows. Sharing his passion for fashion with Hollywood stars, Li found his own way into the world of la mode.</p><p>Fashion week, a short week of big, beautiful shows and designs, was started to showcase the world’s designers and their creations. Today, this is done through unforgettable exhibits of their finest pieces. Fashion stans from each corner of the world visit NYC to bask in the joy of the famous fashion week climate, one known by its invigorating innovations, excellent exhibits, and most of all, stylish people.</p><p>Leo Li is one of those people, always dressed his best. From XinJiang, China, the charming influencer made his way to the states when he was fourteen and attended high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. A long-standing love for color and style lent him a big fascination with the unique air of designer wear.</p><p>Li particularly favors his industry involvement in styling for models and friends, his social media platforms moving fashion followers with interesting photos of friends and famous alike. Today, the Manhattan, NYC-based social media trailblazer and model stylist has large ideas to further enter into the business of fashion, particularly as it relates to the runway.</p><p>And he’s not wasting any time, happy to jump right into the center of it all. </p><p>Li was captured by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The affair he was at, Glam Slam: Session 3, an IMG models and Spring Studios event, was produced by FOCUS. It transpired to pay respect to two of New York’s most admired occasions, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week.</p><p>Li was invited to view a panel hosted, during which mode figure Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson discussed the intersection of sport and style in pop culture, focusing on tennis legends and fashion.</p><p>During the week, Li also met some of the world’s largest stars at several shows, including Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li wore The North Face Gucci shirt to the Tommy Hilfiger show, an event which featured aspects of Warhol’s Factory and characterized by brilliant colors, ponchos, bulky coats, and umbrellas.</p><p>Li is now spreading his influence through the fashion industry, deeply involved in fashion styling and photography, and plans to do some modeling work in the near future. A social media star with bright ideas, Li desires to one day express his excitement over vogue in every-day life by featuring his own, personal style on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it” Li holds.</p><p>He has learned that entrepreneurship is about being willing to take big risks and work hard to make an income doing what you love. Li holds that, in order to do what one loves, one must have a positive demeanor and be willing to open up to new experiences and people.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can follow Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Among the biggest stars of New York fashion week was a young stylist and influencer, Leo Li
<p>MANHATTAN, NEW YORK –</p><p>Attending New York Fashion Week is every fashion connoisseur’s dream. Leo Li, an eighteen year-old college student, was in the middle of it all, sharing his love for la mode with various Hollywood stars.</p><p>Fashion week, a week-long series of exuberant shows and events, was begun as a method of showcasing designers’ creations through lively exhibits of their finest pieces. Today, fashion lovers from around the world travel to NYC to enjoy the amusements of the fashion week atmosphere, one characterized by interesting innovations, exciting exhibits, and most of all, lovely people.</p><p>Leo Li is one of those people. From XinJiang, China, the charming influencer traveled to the states when he was fourteen and attended high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. A long-standing passion for color and style lent him a big fascination with the unique look of designer clothes.</p><p>Li particularly savors his industry involvement in styling for models and friends, his social media platforms moving fashion followers with interesting photos of friends and famous alike. Today, the Manhattan, NYC-based social media trailblazer and model stylist has big ideas to further enter into the business of fashion, particularly as it relates to the runway.</p><p>And he’s not wasting any time, guaranteeing he stays at the center of it all.</p><p>Li was captured by Getty images on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca. The event, Glam Slam: Session 3, an IMG models and Spring Studios occasion, was produced by FOCUS. It occurred to honor two of New York’s most loved and praised affairs, The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week. </p><p>Li viewed a panel hosted, during which vogue figure Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson discussed the topics of tennis legends and fashion, targeting the intersection of sport and style in modern culture. </p><p>During the week, Li also met some of the world’s biggest fashion and film stars and sat at several shows, including Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>The Fendi show that Li attended brandished straight hairstyles to complement bright, neon colors. On Li’s page, images are shared of the models, Li in a busy audience, and some behind the scenes with a friend of Li’s.</p><p>Li is now making a brand of himself with mode styling and photography, and plans to do some modeling work in the near future. An influencer with many ideas, Li hopes to one day spread his specific view of fashion in every-day life by contributing his own, personal touch to the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes.</p><p>“I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it” Li holds.</p><p>He has learned that entrepreneurship is about being willing to take big risks and work hard to achieve your goals and do what makes you happy. Li holds that, in order to get where one wants to go, one must have a positive demeanor and be willing to open up to new experiences and people.</p><p><i>Li attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022.</i></p><p><i>You can follow Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
At New York Fashion Week, a young influencer impressed his fashion followers when he sat with the stars
<p>Leo Li’s passion for fashion motivated him into a career early, realizing he could see to his success by maintaining a ruthless dedication to hard work and giving it his all. He also understood that, in order to chase one’s dream and find fulfillment, one must have an positive outlook and embrace every single opportunity around him. And Li has done just that.</p><p>Paralleling his favorite pieces of fashion, the influencer’s social media content consists of all distinct content, most of which his followers can’t find elsewhere. His social media platforms brim with fresh, innovative media, evidence of the charming influencer’s ascension up in a world full of wonder– fashion.</p><p>Born and raised in XinJiang, China, the social media influencer and fashion stylist moved to the states at age fourteen and went to a high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. With a natural tendency to know trends, Li developed a fast fondness for la mode and an eye for magical cuts and colors.</p><p>After many efforts to enter the industry, Li soon found himself in the middle of it all. He sat next to the world’s biggest celebrities at New York Fashion Week runway shows, mingling with stars and attending shows such as Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li donned a Rolex & Supreme shirt to the Tom Ford show, where he observed two, famous supermodels tread down the runway in sparkles. Li saw the chanteuse of Crazy for You stroll the stage in black satin, and eventually, a finale that sported lots of black leather, lingerie, and silk tracksuits. He posted videos of the night on his social media, along with two photos of him and the models.</p><p>The Glam Slam: Session 3 was another extravagant event that Li attended during the week. Situated on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca, this IMG models and Spring Studios happening took place to celebrate two of New York’s most observed affairs– The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week. Li was able to view a panel at which mode designer Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and tennis player Alexandra Stevenson conversed on the combination of tennis and fashion. </p><p>Several of Li’s adventures can be seen on his social media outlets, platforms that allow his viewers to live through his experiences and keep up with his inspirations. Content on Li’s channels is specific to his one-of-a-kind personality and enlivens its audience, his coverage on the page refreshing. The subject matter his viewers enjoy is meant to be entertaining and uplifting, a parallel to Li’s life. </p><p>On his Instagram, there are various videos and photos that shine a spotlight on Li’s favorite mode pieces, some which he discovered during his time at Fashion Week. Photos of beautiful buildings, talented artists, and unique fits of Li’s choice fill the platform, along with Getty images taken of Li and friends at the Glam Slam. Upon witnessing, his followers can witness with an all-encompassing, imagery-filled expression of Li’s time in the fashion world.</p><p>Yet Li still has more to offer and show the world. A hard worker with big ideas, he has many plans to deeper direct his career toward fashion, especially as it relates to the runway. Because Li has a zest for styling models and friends, he prefers to enter even further into photography, styling, and, in the near future, modeling. </p><p>Li wishes to one day share with others his specific image of every-day life vogue by exhibiting his personal style on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes. When asked about his success, he says, “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it.”</p><p><i>The Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and fashion stylist attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can find Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany, and Youtube @leojeany.</i></p>
15 Nov, 2022
Leo Li moved his fashion followers when he sat shoulder-to-shoulder with New York Fashion Weeks biggest names
<p>Leo Li’s love for la mode pushed him to enter the career early, artfully choosing to see to his success by cultivating a ruthless dedication to hard work and giving it his all. Likewise, he knew that, in order to pursue one’s passion and achieve what brings one happiness, one must have an optimistic view on life and embrace every single opportunity around him. And Li has done just that.</p><p>Born and raised in XinJiang, China, the social media influencer and fashion stylist moved to the states at age fourteen and went to a high school in Jersey Shore. He now speaks Chinese and English. With a natural eye for design, Li quickly developed a strong fondness for fashion and an eye for exquisite cuts and colors.</p><p>Paralleling his favorite pieces of fashion, the influencer’s media content consists of all unique media, most of which his fashion followers can’t seem to find replications of. His social media platforms brim with fresh, innovative content, evidence of the charming influencer’s ascension up in a world full of wonder– fashion.</p><p>After much determination in chasing his dreams, Li sat next to the world’s biggest celebrities at several New York Fashion Week runway shows. He socialized with stars at shows like Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li wore The North Face Gucci shirt to the Tommy Hilfiger show, an exhibit inspired by Warhol’s Factory and known for its brilliant colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas.</p><p>The Glam Slam: Session 3 was another one of the flashy events Li attended during the week. Executed on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca, this IMG models and Spring Studios affair took place to honor two of New York’s most valued occasions– The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week. Li was graciously able to view a panel at which fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and tennis player Alexandra Stevenson conversed on the combination of tennis and mode. </p><p>Several of Li’s happenings can be found on his social media platforms, outlets that invite his viewers to enjoy his adventures through him and keep up with his inspirations. Content on Li’s channels is specific to his one-of-a-kind personality and enlivens its audience, his experiences on the page exciting. The subject matter his viewers enjoy is meant to be entertaining and uplifting, a parallel to Li’s life. </p><p>On his Instagram, there are various videos and photos that give light to Li’s favorite fashion pieces, many of which he discovered at Fashion Week. Photos of astonishing architecture, famous figures, and unique outfits of Li’s choice fill the platform, along with Getty images taken of Li and friends at the Glam Slam. Upon witnessing, his followers can interact with an all-encompassing, vivid expression of Li’s time in the fashion world.</p><p>Yet Li still has more to offer and show the world. A hard worker with lofty goals, he has many ideas to further direct his career toward the vogue industry, particularly as it leads to the runway life. Because Li has a zest for styling models and friends, he wants to make sure to dig deeper into photography, styling, and, in the near future, modeling. </p><p>Li desires to one day share with others his particular image of every-day life fashion by exhibiting his personal style on the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes. On the topic of his success, he says, “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it.”</p><p><i>The Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and fashion stylist attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can find Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany, and Youtube @leojeany.</i></p>
15 Nov, 2022
Shoulder-to-should with celebrities at New York Fashion Week, a young influencer and stylist inspired fashion followers
<p>Leo Li launched his career early, artfully noticing that he could see to his success by cultivating a willingness to work hard and give it his all when chasing his dreams. Likewise, he knew that, in order to pursue one’s passion and achieve what brings one happiness, one must have an optimistic view on life and embrace every single opportunity around him. And Li has done just that.</p><p>Born and raised in XinJiang, China, the fashion influencer and stylist moved to the states at age fourteen and went to a high school in Jersey Shore. He and now speaks Chinese and English. With a natural eye for design, Li quickly developed a strong passion for fashion and an intrigue with unique cuts and colors.</p><p>Just like his favorite fashion pieces, the influencer’s media consists of a highly specialized style, one which his followers can’t seem to seek elsewhere. His social media platforms overflow with unique, innovative content, proof of the charming influencer’s movement upward in a realm of large living– la mode.</p><p>After much persistence in pursuing his goal, Li sat shoulder-to-shoulder with the world-renowned stars at various New York Fashion Week runway shows. He mingled with fashion icons and attended shows like Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>Li wore The North Face Gucci shirt to the Tommy Hilfiger show, an affair inspired by Warhol’s Factory and characterized by bold colors, ponchos, heavy coats, and umbrellas.</p><p>The Glam Slam: Session 3 was another one of the flashy events Li attended during the week. Set on the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca, this IMG models and Spring Studios occasion took place to celebrate two of New York’s most popular and exciting affairs– The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week. Li was glad to be able to witness a panel during which embraced designer Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and tennis player Alexandra Stevenson engaged on the intersection of tennis and fashion. </p><p>Many of Li’s such journeys are featured on his social media platforms, mediums which let his viewers enjoy the experiences through him and follow along with his good times. Content on Li’s channels is unique to his distinct personality and enlivens its audience, his adventures on the page inspiring. The media matter his viewers enjoy is entertaining, letting light into Li’s life. </p><p>On his Instagram, there are various videos and photos that promote Li’s favorite fashion pieces, many of which caught his attention at Fashion Week. Photos of outstanding architecture, international figures, and beautiful outfits of Li’s choice decorate the space, along with Getty images taken specially of Li and friends at the Glam Slam. Upon viewing, his followers engage with an all-encompassing expression of Li’s amazing adventures.</p><p>Yet the individual still has more to offer and show the world. A great figure with even greater plans, he has ideas to further drive his career into the world of fashion, particularly as it connects to the runway. Because Li has a love for styling models and friends, he will likely delve deeper into photography, styling, and, in the close future, modeling. </p><p>Li wants to show others his special view of every-day life fashion by, one day, adding his own, personal touch to the magazine covers of Vogue and Forbes. On the topic of his success, he says, “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it.”</p><p><i>The Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and fashion stylist attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can find Li on Instagram @leojeany, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany, and Youtube @leojeany.</i></p>
04 Aug, 2023
A young influencer inspired his fashion followers when he sat amongst the stars at New York Fashion Week
<p>Born and raised in XinJiang, China, fashion influencer and stylist Leo Li moved to the states at age fourteen and and now speaks Chinese and English. Because he had an early eye for design, Li developed a strong love for la mode and an fascination with unique cuts and colors.</p><p>Today, he produces a specialized style of content which his fashion followers can’t seem to find anywhere else. His social media platforms feature a surplus of unique, innovative photos and videos, proof of the charming influencer’s movement upward in a realm of large living– fashion.</p><p>Li began his career fast, skillfully noticing that his success could be cultivated by a willingness to work hard and give it his all when chasing his passions. Likewise, he knew that, in order to follow one’s dream and do what makes one happy, one must have a positive demeanor about life and embrace every opportunity around him.</p><p>Many efforts later, Li sat shoulder-to-shoulder with the world-renowned stars at various New York Fashion Week runway shows. He mingled with fashion icons and attended shows like Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Fendi, and Laquan Smith.</p><p>The Fendi show that Li was seen at featured straight hairstyles with bright, neon colors. On Li’s Instagram page, photos are posted of the models, Li in a full audience, and behind the scenes with a friend of Li’s.</p><p>The Glam Slam: Session 3 was one of the many events Li was seen at to during the week. On the Rooftop Terrace of Spring Studios in Tribeca, this IMG models and Spring Studios event took place to mark two of New York’s most popular and renowned affairs– The US Open Tennis Championships and New York Fashion Week. Li was glad to view a panel during which well-known designer Cynthia Rowley, Style of Sports Founder Claudia Lebenthal, and tennis player Alexandra Stevenson spoke on the collaboration of tennis and fashion. </p><p>Many of Li’s such journeys are featured on his social media platforms, mediums which let his viewers enjoy the experiences through him and follow along with his good times. Content on Li’s channels is unique to his distinct personality and enlivens its audience, his adventures on the page inspiring. The media matter his viewers enjoy is entertaining and exciting, letting light into Li’s life. Oh his Instagram, there are various videos and photos that promote Li’s favorite fashion pieces, an collection which many he found at Fashion Week. Photos of astounding architecture, fantastic figures, and breathtaking outfits that Li finds outline the page, along with some Getty images taken of Li and friends at the Glam Slam. Upon viewing, his followers see an all-encompassing, true representation of Li’s wondrous world.</p><p>Yet the inspiring individual still has more to share. A large figure with even larger ideas, he plans to further veer his career toward the world of fashion, specifically as it relates to the runway. Because Li has a heart for styling models and friends, he intends to delve deeper into photography, styling, and, in the close future, modeling. </p><p>Li wishes to one day entertain others his view of every-day life fashion by getting his own, personal style featured on the magazine covers of Vogue or Forbes. On the topic of his success, he claims, “I think success is being able to do what you love and make a joyful living off of it.”</p><p><i>The Manhattan, NYC-based social media leader and fashion stylist attended New York Fashion Week in September of 2022. You can find Li on Instagram @leoliofficial, TikTok @leojeany, Facebook @leojeany, and Twitter @leojeany, and Youtube @leojeany.</i></p>
11 Jan, 2023
UNIQU Announces Creator Bundle for the Holiday Season
<p><br> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KAk7f3zHVhUCiyu9-i1ndfd0Z7yEXDxwuO5pqQIJjfFbioJmUvQ2wOk6JggsDSIAqIXVfV5hGygGeLCvlWTDUy_sBcqHCueuOkjjOJ08-pKw0YqsAbnw--TDHcVnzuO_BCQY0hixSibA9zKH6OYwU99Ly9t-wKYx9enMMdDrFI30-_nuzJleYC-LbZYONQ"></figure><p><i>Malden, MA–</i></p><p>UNIQU, a photography and lighting gadget brand, is pleased to announce the release of its newest product, the Creator Bundle.</p><p>The brand is commonly known for its designs regarding video and photo producer gear. With a mission to ease the lives of those creating content, the company recently updated its line with a Creator Bundle– a collection of the brand’s most popular creation items. </p><p>The gadgets in the bundle are intended to help shoppers and producers to make higher-quality and more efficient content in a more timely, cost-effective, and minimal manner. The bundle will contain anything and everything the company believes its shoppers could need in order to make their best content, but for a bundle deal price. The product was designed with the broader UNIQU mission to ease the media creation process of customers by staying creatively and technologically up-to-date.</p><p>One of the staples of the bundle is UNIQU Lighting Kits, which contain an iPhone holder and stand with other essentials like LED lights and angle flexibility. Often, the company claims, creatives will have issues with getting the right angle and the correct lighting, along with keeping the phone steady and held up correctly. The idea of this UNIQU product is to make it more efficient for those recording themselves yet still expecting great-quality footage.</p><p>The bundle will also contain a UNIQU Bag, Wireless Microphone compatible with a phone, two Photography Boards with a bracket, and a Clip-on-Light. UNIQU explains that professional and novice producers are meant to find the bundle gadgets helpful for filming inside and outside when lighting is low or the day is cloudy. </p><p>When the founders of the brand, Zara Ghaith and Odday Aboutrabbi, discovered that shoppers often had issues with bulky, expensive, and outdated equipment, they made it their vocation to help out and worked on finding solutions. They created UNIQU with a dedicated intention to stay informed on new technology for those they supply. Now, they hope for UNIQU to become the number one trusted brand for content creation tools. </p><p>“We see the bundle as the perfect opportunity to spread the word about our favorite products in a cheerful way and boost customers recording productivity,” claims Ghaith, excited at the idea of creators opening UNIQU bundle on Christmas.</p><p><i>UNIQU was founded in March of 2021. Along with the listed products, UNIQU has proven to be a trailblazer in helping fix more content creator crises with products like a Microphone Set, Multicolor RGB Fill Light, and more. Products range from $40 for a LED light to $2100 for an entire photo booth, the brand carrying everything a new or seasoned creator could need.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, visit the UNIQU </i><a href="https://uniqu.store/collections/gadgets"><i>website</i></a><i> or follow them on Instagram @uniqu.us</i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Content Creators Announce Product Line Update for the Holidays
<p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EfvRkNhT8WtLkWkkO8E9prVECZpjpDdo89gFHcdfFPr6joorbq_bKX3lMUO8n_noVUF3_E2VqnQck_Slcy9_Odx_tkjjErD_dWx9h5vtqfmUb8AmTBQrAoaDkhQi0o3LChBvG-m9XbpW3Ig9e6uwTqSH2DqrIhRbuEwPuG-oZnIErdQbDZUJFwQJrolrfg"></figure><p><i>Malden, MA–</i></p><p>UNIQU, a gadget and lighting company, is pleased to announce the release of their newest product– a Creator Bundle– for the holiday season. The company, which has previously sold devices meant to streamline creation processes for their customers, intends to use the Creator Bundle to further the UNIQU mission of making photo and video production more efficient.</p><p>Zara Ghaith and Odday Aboutrabbi had backgrounds in banking and finance but a passion for content creation. Once they discovered that the job required lugging around a huge camera and microphone rig, they designed a brand to make simpler gadgets, called UNIQU. Now, the company announces its upcoming product– Creator Bundle.</p><p>“The bundle was released before the holiday season,” claims Ghaith, “since many content creators look for and are gifted new gear this time of the year.”</p><p>UNIQU was started with the idea in mind that one doesn’t need pricey tools to shoot worthy content, just the right ones that work well. After all, many creators today need nothing but their smartphone cameras to gain massive attention and show off their talent. The UNIQU brand relies on this, as many of its products are phone-centered.</p><p>One of the most popular UNIQU items that will be found in the Creator Bundle is the UNIQU Lighting Kit. This kit holds your phone like a selfie stick but with a couple of twists. UNIQU has designed theirs also to provide its own lighting and act as a bendable tripod. A LED light is attached to the end of the metal stick, which can bend in many directions. At the base of the stick is a stand, allowing users to set the phone down while they record. Also in the bundle is a UNIQU Bag, Wireless Microphone compatible with a phone, two Photography Boards with a bracket, and a Clip-on-Light. UNIQU explains that professional and novice producers are meant to find the bundle gadgets helpful for filming inside and outside when lighting is low or the day is cloudy. </p><p>“We are a brand founded by content creators for content creators. We have first-hand experience with the challenges of being a content creator, and the goal of this bundle is to overcome these challenges,” claim the two founders, on a mission to help.</p><p>And they have. Since its creation, creators, bloggers, influencers, and social media enthusiasts worldwide have looked to UNIQU’s unique devices to help them better their media. The UNIQU Instagram has blown up with gratitude and support, with hundreds of influencers speaking highly of the brand.</p><p>“We started UNIQU after realizing how strenuous the recording process could be, especially for beginners. The gadgets inside the Creator Bundle are meant to suit recording needs of any kind,” claims Ghaith, “We’re so grateful for our shoppers, we hope that this will prove to be the perfect holiday gift for creators of every kind.”</p><p><i>UNIQU was founded in March of 2021. Along with the listed products, UNIQU has proven to be a trailblazer in helping fix more content creator crises with products like a Microphone Set, Multicolor RGB Fill Light, and more. Products range from $40 for a LED light to $2100 for an entire photo booth, the brand carrying everything a new or seasoned creator could need.</i></p><p><i>To learn more, visit the UNIQU </i><a href="https://uniqu.store/collections/gadgets"><i>website</i></a><i> or follow them on Instagram @uniqu.us</i></p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<h2>Eric Spofford on the Multiple Facets of Addiction</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2BNjzNyq1AU0h-mcelLq8ctqZ9GLEm0XRYySbQTgMPQIjBIMqDVB6g0D_octt0YRi7Fb-2V8ufIXzmnYjnSO9doQbs5TpVahgWE6l19bYPm8sfyebYJMbpEKQajEdXfDn_RpmetZwo-JASVT8EcDJYpVmUONhnt9v0pe0xzZmGSXUAWD0rZ9bzu3yP3bkA"></figure><p>SALEM, New Hampshire – Eric Spofford, Founder of Granite Recovery Center, has seen some of the deepest lows in overcoming addiction. </p><p>A high school dropout and addicted to drugs for years, the only way the 37-year-old entrepreneur could reconcile with reality was to push himself through. Through recovery, Eric Spofford found a new focus in helping others “I placed myself in a position where I had no choice except to go down this rough road of growth and discovery and change. Or I knew what the outcome was, I was gonna die, or I’m gonna go to prison,” Eric says, “And so, I'm grateful for that. But the thing of having a misaligned spirit, of having internal problems, I was hiding out.”<br><br>While the journey was a daunting one, Eric came out of it on the other side, he reflects on how unaware he was of where he would end up. “What I didn't understand at the time was that my pain was turning into my purpose, that God was taking my mass and making it the message,” Eric says. “So I went to work with my dad for a year and a half or so. And I spent the rest of my free time doing outreach, spending time with them, going on God's green earth, trying to help people to find recovery.”</p><p>Later finding significant success, eventually selling Granite Recovery for an undisclosed, but significant amount, Eric Spofford still considers himself an advocate for addicted individuals seeking recovery.</p><h2>The Nature of Addiction</h2><p>Eric explains that addiction’s stigma comes from a place of a fundamental misunderstanding of what feeds it. “People don't understand is the main treatment for alcoholism is in fact, alcohol.” As withdrawals overcome your body, it’s a natural response to crave a drug your body has become accustomed to, leading to dependence on the drug to keep your body going.</p><p>Addiction Recovery requires a great deal of focus on internal conditions. As the effects of addiction are taking their toll constantly, eventually constitutions can be broken down to justify using/relapse. Spofford explains that one facet that makes fighting addiction more difficult is mythologizing the process.</p><p>“I started this process. I think a lot of people don't really understand what recovery is. People correlate recovery with abstinence from drugs and alcohol. We talked about how long we’d been sober. Recovery is the prerequisite, like getting sober is the beginning and the work is the internal transformation that needs to take place,” Spofford says. “That’s what I got busy doing. I knew that I was a liar, cheater, thief, and junkie. That if I just stopped using heroin and doing drugs and drinking booze, then I would just be some piece of shit liar cheater thief. The full transformation has to be more than simply quitting drugs.”</p><p>Spofford also explains, “Addiction speaks to you in your own voice, which can be pretty disorienting. You can make the determination to kick a drug, and never do it again, and then you’re hearing yourself making rationalizations. To a certain degree, it is just flat-out self-denial. And that’s okay.” He goes on to explain that reality disrupting this hold acts as a possible motivation for recovery, “Seeing the look in your mom’s eyes and seeing that she’s disappointed in you, getting written up at work, it all smacks you in the face with reality.”</p><h2>Fighting the Stigma</h2><p>Fighting stigma against addiction is critical in fostering the best environment for a society conducive to rehabilitation and recovery. “A great friend of mine, Zak Williams, has said a lot about this. But stigma keeps people in the dark about this stuff. And that just makes things worse,” Spofford says. “ Because without that accountability and without reality coming to remind you it's outside your door, you’ll never change.”</p><p>As he mentioned a fuller transformation going beyond drug use, Eric wanted to revisit the topic, “That’s really the biggest thing of it, because it’s not just the part of you that does drugs that’s the problem, it’s every other part of you enabling that, the parts of you that aren’t offering the protection you deserve to be guaranteeing yourself. That’s the real center of it all, is being there for yourself, for your best interest.”</p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<h2>Eric Spofford is an Unstoppable Force </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V6ajgFU1UrnAr16wBk3EuPUvuFLqggkFZbP80f-E-K-teCMcy4RwNmjMhf3a_CacvwLRblXERcGNKBqMqPduq44Rh3rqxDst0azhqMuOGZDesP79ckcuQG7PiCLFxzayU4utFqtuSe9eBtkjNXc8P5bOOhxKdB8gUW99Xx6mrdmcWog9EJH_rHmIutesEA"></figure><p>SALEM, New Hampshire – A notable public speaker, author, and the Small Business Administration’s pick for Young Entrepreneur in the Year 2018, Eric Spofford achieved success founding addiction treatment businesses on the east coast. Inspired by his own struggles with addiction, Spofford expanded his business to be the biggest provider of addiction treatment services in New England, later selling it in 2021 for over 9 figures. </p><p>A public speaker and coach, Eric provided indispensable insight into the field of opioid addiction and even testified before the US Senate regarding the topic. Over fifteen years sober, getting where he is now was hardly a walk in the park.</p><p>The 37-year-old entrepreneur shows an undefeatable spirit, in everything he does. He has turned his focus to venture capital, real estate, and coaching services through his firm Spofford Enterprises, which manages a mixed portfolio of multi-family and commercial properties.</p><h2>Applying Pressure to Achieve Greater Success</h2><p>Pulling himself from the depths of addiction, having dropped out of high school by this point, and achieved recovery in 2006 through staunch determination. Fostering his unique perspective as a patient in treatment, Eric applied this knowledge to establishing the systems that would become instrumental in establishing Granite Recovery Center. </p><p>At Granite Recovery, Eric showed an awareness of all of the pain and vulnerability that comes with addiction. With an understanding of the situation of a patient in treatment, Spofford gave special attention to the most serious of cases, offering a comprehensive treatment far beyond the bounds of other addiction treatment centers. </p><p>In fostering a drive that was mainly propelled by determination and dynamism, Spofford dedicated special attention to the patients at Granite Recovery which culminated in the business becoming the biggest provider of addiction recovery services in New England. After selling Granite in an impressive 9-figure deal with company Baymark, which expanded Granite’s residential treatment facilities.</p><h2>Spofford’s Future in the Industry</h2><p>Moving on from Granite Recovery, Spofford is now seeking new horizons to break with his firm Spofford Enterprises. As he enjoys the spoils of his success, he still commits a great deal of energy toward personal growth and a greater understanding for others. “You have to understand that you don’t know everything and others have a great potential to teach,” Spofford says. “Otherwise you’ll never improve. So I urge everybody to listen and be receptive of others, whether it’s someone who has a lot or has very little.”</p><p>Making great strides in VC and commercial property investment, Spofford shows a determination to never give up. Whether an obstacle presents itself, Spofford uses a keen understanding of all factors to navigate, prepared to further develop the skills needed to thrive in any market or industry.</p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<h2>Eric Spofford on New Phases: The Granite Recovery Founder Transitions into Real Estate Investment</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6YXqaEB_DYzSnwaqMs9HedHZrvn-3Q0YJaPHBJJ0o9LMqGTi15IAopgh2GZhBfGqrb7yweuFjtHJvSJa_VN6qpfyUOZlq7PDcrY0MmDQi9JEWaNIcKzrvpNX2M1U8J29Ls8CZ9zxsTd7Rzk2iMmjyk2DD3KnVvTVuS9qAnCla_20Xx-p_SoWJo5RgR2-0g"></figure><p>SALEM, New Hampshire – Eric Spofford is set to make waves in the business world once again as his investment firm Spofford Enterprises receives acclaim and coverage across platforms, such as <a href="https://www.laweekly.com/eric-spofford-offers-advice-to-aspiring-entrepreneurs-through-spofford-enterprises/">LA Weekly</a> and <a href="https://www.influencive.com/how-eric-spofford-went-from-a-recovering-addict-to-a-successful-entrepreneur/">Influencive</a>.</p><p>“I started out in behavioral healthcare, specifically providing addiction recovery services. Being in recovery myself, I knew what the people were going through and the service I provided led Granite Recovery Center to become the biggest provider in New England,” Eric explains, humble in his presentation and forthright.</p><p>The 37-year-old founder and entrepreneur went on to sell Granite Recovery Center in 2021 for an undisclosed sum and soon after established Spofford Enterprises, “I’ve never been a fan of sitting still, after having the life I’ve had, you understand the value in every moment.”</p><p>Traversing a hard road, Eric Spofford met obstacles manifested in his parents’ failing marriage, dropping out of high school, addiction, and incarceration. “I knew I was going to end up dead or in jail, that’s the reality check I got,” Eric says. This is to say one thing though, Eric Spofford knows how to adapt.</p><h2>Starting a New Professional Chapter with Spofford Enterprises</h2><p>In an interview with the Daily Caller, Eric previously said “Thanks to technology, today, it is possible to leverage digital platforms to showcase your unique edge in your industry. Even with the increased competition, you can still stand out from the rest with determination and an understanding of the digital platforms.”</p><p>In leading Spofford Enterprises, Eric balances the reliability of the capital of land itself through real estate and the exciting new takes offered by venture capital, taking on ideas from young founders that have an understanding of the digital market space. “We’re about being on the curb of the next big thing, we don’t want anything so predictable, we get into real estate for a little more control. We want to put more into the hands of the amazing founders and innovators we collaborate with, we want to have a lot of confidence in something that will have some longevity because the world, industry, or whatever is always changing and we know that.”</p><p>Eric Spofford’s willingness to learn is a quality he’s held since the early days of Granite, “People really do have a lot more to teach you than you might think, and being open to that is something that could earn a lot of success. It’s served me well, so I try to bring that same energy to Spofford Enterprises.”</p><h2>Welcoming a New Future</h2><p>Eric Spofford adapts to change well and understands the transformation that change could bring. Whether in his personal life in finding spiritual realignment, or in business bringing on better advances and comprehensive concepts. “Change is a constant, and I try to embrace it at every turn. And with the firm I’ve been able to dig into that quality receptive to that that’s in myself,” Spofford explains.</p><p>Holding core values such as loyalty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and philanthropy, Spofford Enterprises is on track to make bold investments in fully-formed dynamic ventures that have the potential to change an industry. Keeping a foundation of real estate investment, Spofford calculates each investment risk with precision. “I do that to bring some balance to the firm, because in that sense you definitely need an even hand.”</p><p>To learn more, visit <a href="https://spoffordenterprises.com/">SpoffordEnterprises.com</a></p>
11 Oct, 2023
Carson Jones
<h2>Eric Spofford & Spofford Enterprises Finds Success in Real Estate Investment</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wdlY3T0Xi8JilBmutJq8RXk8qE8NiyX6T5BStCY0GTn0V_tK08zlBYt9Rw9e36r0bCl0UBFQ7c1VEgPH0zwPCH3NZqZCn7lrkAHp_vOrJsl-N7lr0TK-enfyfjVc-piWO4iOd01OD6s-TyusHOydIyVVnST2zUPBwpnPNuAbTW5VB1wB-3Ua_It-57dbVg"></figure><p>MIAMI, Florida – Eric Spofford, founder of the east coast-based Granite Recovery Centers, is bringing an impressive drive to real estate investment as he’s established Spofford Enterprises.</p><p>Founder and former CEO/executive chairman Eric Spofford put his addiction recovery services company on the market, eventually signing a deal with BayMark Health Services from Lewisville, Texas. Earning a significant payout, Eric Spofford wanted to take a different path in the wake of his separation from the asset.</p><p>“Drug overdoses in 2020 reached the highest numbers ever recorded by the CDC even as we were getting indications that our services were working,” Eric explains. “That being said, it was clear that we were kind of just getting hit with the tidal wave. Admittedly, all of that work is very emotionally taxing. I wanted to do something where I could hold onto my ideals without having to take it home with me, and in building my own firm I think I found that.”</p><h2>A Growing Market</h2><p>Spofford Enterprises has offices in Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, Florida. Nestled in spots that have a great deal of value surrounding their headquarters, Spofford has taken advantage of housing booms in Miami recently, as the housing boom is just now starting to cool down. As a real estate mogul specializing in multi-unit properties in Florida and New Hampshire, Eric Spofford has </p><p>Investing in a multiunit property potentially could grow your real estate portfolio and bring in a significantly higher income than focusing on single-family properties. Depending on the amount of rental units, multiunit properties don’t warrant huge costs to manage, ensuring multiple revenue streams while keeping costs for tenants manageable.</p><p>Specializing in commercial property investment, and venture capital as well, Eric Spofford shows a determination to thrive in a new industry through savvy investment approaches.</p><h2>Always Moving Forward</h2><p>Spofford ensured that BayMark’s acquisition would not leave his former employees out to dry, making the decision to sell the business to a company that was in the wake of expansion to afford greater opportunities for advancement. With a clear conscience of leaving Granite Recovery behind, the Entrepreneur is taking advantage of the emerging real estate market.</p><p>“I wanted something new, something not so emotional taxing, and it turns out this industry is easy for me to grasp because it's all practical.” Securing more than 9 figures in selling Granite Recovery, Eric wanted to use this as the foundation for something greater. Composing himself with a great deal of humility even today, the entrepreneur is sure to never assume anything will come easy. Always ready to put up a fight, Eric Spofford has an unshakeable spirit in pushing forward.</p><h2>Investment in Venture Capital</h2><p>In leading Spofford Enterprises, Eric balances the reliability of the capital of land itself through real estate and the exciting new takes offered by venture capital, taking on ideas from young founders that have an understanding of the digital market space. “We’re about being on the curb of the next big thing, we don’t want anything so predictable, we get into real estate for a little more control. We want to put more into the hands of the amazing founders and innovators we collaborate with, we want to have a lot of confidence in something that will have some longevity because the world, industry, or whatever is always changing and we know that.”</p><p>Finding balance in business and life, Eric Spofford isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.</p>
30 Mar, 2023
Estela Trevizo- Latinx Female Innovator For Models And Actors In The Dallas Fort Worth Area
<p>Women’s History Month is an important annual celebration of the achievements of women throughout history and the present day. This month is an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of women in all areas of life, from politics and government, to the arts and sciences, to athletics and business. It also serves to encourage young women to pursue their dreams and to inspire current and future generations of women to strive for equality, justice, and respect. Women’s History Month also highlights the importance of education in the field of women’s history and provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made toward greater gender equality over the years, from women of all ages, races, and professions.</p><p>The modeling industry is undergoing some major positive changes that are featured all throughout this month. With a newfound focus on diversity and inclusion, the market is taking a step in the right direction. One such company that highlights these positive changes is Bella Modeling School, located in Dallas, Texas. The school is actively working to break down barriers and create an environment that embraces all individuals regardless of race, size, or age. </p><p>The Bella Modeling School is the only one of its kind, as it shines a light on the very best aspects of what it means to be a model and actor, and a woman. There is something very profound about the steps that the institution is taking as an industry gamechanger, as there is a growing acceptance of models of all body types and sizes, as well as a move away from the traditional "ideal" look. The school is also taking strides to include more models from diverse backgrounds and cultures, as is a major focus of the school’s work. By creating more inclusive spaces and a greater representation of different people, the modeling industry is beginning to reflect real beauty more authentically, as well as a deeper feeling of confidence.</p><p>Through Bella Modeling School, Founder Estela Trevizo, a Latinx woman, and her team offer training for aspiring models and actors. The brand teaches its students about the business side of the industry, as well as posing, facial expressions, runway, commercial acting and TV film acting. With an extensive list of things that the school can offer its students, Bella Modeling School also does photo shoots and video demo reels for the attendees so that they can start building their portfolios as they take on applying for jobs within the industry.</p><p>There is truly nothing quite like this in the modeling community, as is evident from the way that Bella Modeling School has become a cornerstone for models and actors throughout each city it has franchised to. The school has carved out a space in the Texas communities for creative, performative individuals to seek out like minded people and foster their talents, and is working to do the same on a nationwide level.</p><p>“Our biggest focus is on building confidence throughout the program, which we hope will allow our students to enter the industry armed with the right mindset, confidence and skills,” Estela explains. Upon completion of the program, Bella Modeling School leverages their agency contacts, setting up agency meet and greets, so that their former students can have the opportunity to get scouted and find an agency that works best for them. </p><p>On top of all of that, graduates of the modeling school are able to participate in a well produced fashion show graduation to show off to their family and friends just how far they have come in the industry. The school works alongside local designers and boutiques on their fashion shows, exposing the community’s small business to a new audience with each graduating class. This feature highlights the brands desire to build up small business owners, as well as foster a culture that celebrates success on all platforms. </p><p>As a woman operating in what could be considered a predominantly male dominated industry, Estela puts her heart into the movement towards changing the modeling community for the better, which is evident through her work through the school.</p><p>“The end goal doesn't define you,” Estela says. “The journey, and who you become along the way is what matters more. Your persistence, determination and hard work– it's all on you to make it happen.” </p><p><strong>About The Founder:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themodernmodel/">Estela Trevizo</a> is a first generation Mexican-American, who, after leaving her position in Corporate America, pursued her own business as a model/actress.Estela received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and is currently signed to The Campbell Agency and ACM Talent in LA. She has been a successful model for over 15 years having been featured by numerous national companies as a model and actress and voice over actress including Sephora, Vince Camuto, Kay Jewelers, Mary Kay, TXU Energy, Aetna, Best Buy, Chevy, Silk Threads, Dallas College, Dallas County, Blue Bell, McDonalds, Ashley Furniture, ATT and many more. She is also the Spokesperson for Frontier Utilities as “Lois Price”. She has grown her business, Bella Modeling School from the ground up, as it reached national acclaim.</p><p>For more information about Estela and the Bella Modeling School, visit their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellamodelingschool/">instagram </a>and their <a href="https://www.bellamodelingschool.com/">website</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.bellamodelingschool.com/">ebsite</a>. </p>
08 Nov, 2022
Sabira Arefin
<p><strong>Data Tech Entrepreneur Sabira Arefin Is Pioneering ID Resolution Solutions</strong></p><p>SEATTLE, Washington – Identity resolution, the science of connecting consumer identifiers to one individual as he or she interacts across channels and devices, helps build a cohesive, omnichannel view of the consumer that enables brands to deliver relevant messaging throughout the customer journey in a way that is accurate and privacy compliant. </p><p>Recent changes in location data and privacy regulations continue to make ID resolution solutions more than just a buzzword in the world of martech. According to a Winterberry Group report, U.S. marketers are expected to spend $2.6 billion on identity resolution programs by 2022, a cumulative increase of 188% over four years. </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/">Sabira Arefin</a>, entrepreneur and business management professional, is on a mission to identify opportunities and translate a concept into a sustainable product that improves the efficiencies of organizational operations through customer-centric data tech services. </p><p>“Throughout my career experiences, I have become adept at evaluating processes and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals while overseeing operations throughout all phases,” says Arefin. “Additionally, I possess both the interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to build productive relationships that I can utilize towards helping improve their chances for better quality.” </p><p>Arefin, a Truman State University graduate and MBA recipient from Duke University, co-founded LocalBlox™, a technology company that builds highly-scalable business and neighborhood platforms in 2013. The company provides tools to leverage neighborhood and business data in a three-dimensional aspect by integrating place, time, and social signals. The ability to hyper-locally connect people with businesses helps drive intelligence for relationship management, sales and marketing wins, fraud prevention, and identity protection. The platform powers first responder services and financial institutions with identity resolution for location fraud prevention as well as safe data management. </p><p>According to Arefin, LocalBlox™ has successfully aggregated 23M+ local business profiles, 2M-3M events, and crime and news content across 112K neighborhoods. </p><p>Arefins accomplishments include conceptualizing and maintaining a project plan and project budget for over 10 software applications, including Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Sales Logix CRM software, and other third-party applications. She has been acknowledged as a competitive innovator in the market by contributing earnings of $5M in revenue.</p><p>In addition, her company recently developed a global identity solutions product featuring data technology that has powered various large data companies, including Telcos. Arefin’s company provides data profiles and intel that are applied to two-thirds of the country’s universal emergency number system. </p><p>“Telcos powered two-thirds of America’s 911 system using our data profiles and intel when a call came in, who is the caller, and where is the call coming from,” says Arefin.</p><p>With a deep fascination with learning the data behind how hospital operations contribute to growth in everyday life and society, Arefin reveals she has plans to pursue the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School this Spring. </p><p><i>Linkedin: </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/</i></a></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Sarah Mae Chilton’s Talks About Upcoming Holiday Track, “Stocking Full of Kisses”
<p>Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can be an overwhelming time for anyone. The holidays can be emotional, laced with longing and heartache. But they can also be brimming with promise, love, and excitement. Nashville based singer songwriter Sarah Mae Chilton channels all of those deep and varied emotions into her upcoming Christmas track titled “Stocking Full of Kisses.” This song is set to be <a href="https://sarahmaechilton.hearnow.com/stocking-full-of-kisses">released on November 25th,</a> and paints the picture of a love returning after time spent apart.</p><p>“It could be that the singer has a partner in the military or has been at a job that keeps them away,” Sarah Mae explains, “but they will finally see them again for the holidays. It could be for college students who haven't gotten to see their partner because they went away for school. This song celebrates that long awaited reunion.”</p><p>For Sarah Mae, holiday music holds a special place in her heart. She expresses how she has always loved Christmas songs because of their festive nature and special meanings. She hopes that she can relay this same feeling into the music that she creates for her listeners.</p><p>Last year around the holidays, Sarah Mae released “Merry Happy Everything,” a seasonal track written by two time Grammy nominated songwriter Jan Buckingham. The lyrics are joyous, with themes of giving to others, celebrating loved ones and being together. </p><p>“I want to approach my music like my life,” Sarah says. “I'll always let myself cry from heartbreak, but never want to forget to be grateful and celebrate how beautiful it is to live."</p><p>Sarah Mae started performing live gigs while she was just a high school student, playing at local writer's nights, performing in her own rock band and playing for church youth events. This chapter of her life marks the beginning of Sarah’s love for music and she fostered that love generously. </p><p>Sarah brings a positive and humorous approach to heartbreak and life, while adding a fresh voice to the pop and pop-country market. The singer has been playing four live shows a week at Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Honky Tonk Central, which she describes as being a huge blessing. She expresses that the opportunity to play in the same place as world-renowned country musicians is a dream come true. </p><p>After graduating in 2016 from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Music Composition and Anthropology Sarah began teaching for a group known as Musical Empowerment, at her former university. Musical Empowerment is a program offered at Chapel Hill with the goal of giving free music lessons to students who couldn’t afford them otherwise.</p><p>Currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee, a city, landmarked and famous as the birthplace of country music, she sings and helps with the booking of talent at Tootsies Orchid Lounge. </p><p>Her life has brought her some really wonderful opportunities, such as being able to write music with artists from all different genres, as varied as rap to country. She even got to write alongside some Grammy-nominated writers. In 2022, she has been hosting the weekly open-mic nights on Saturdays at the Tootsies.</p><p>“Southern Glitter Pop” is Sarah Mae’s debut album, which was released in March of 2021. The album contains 10 tracks, including titles like “Lady President”, and “Broke.” Her first, professionally recorded album is available on all streaming platforms and features a fusion of pop music and country influences. The singer/songwriter pours her heart into the music that she creates. She draws inspiration from her life and her hardships, as well as from the lives of those around her. Her latest album, titled Tucson, dropped earlier in 2022.</p>
15 Dec, 2022
Singer/Songwriter Sarah Mae Chilton Is Ready to Drop Her New Christmas Track
<p>The music industry is a rich vein of culture and countless stories of self-made success. For North Carolina born, Nashville based singer/songwriter, Sarah Mae Chilton, this industry has been her livelihood since she found her passion for it in high school. Sarah brings a positive, and humorous approach to heartbreak and life, while adding a fresh voice to the pop and pop-country market. The singer has been playing four live shows a week at Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Honky Tonk Central and is on the verge of releasing her new Christmas track, titled “<a href="https://youtu.be/x-STA0DS3ZA">Stocking Full of Kisses.</a>” The song is going to <a href="https://sarahmaechilton.hearnow.com/stocking-full-of-kisses">drop on November 25th</a>, and tells the story of a lover waiting for their person to come home.</p><p>“It could be that the singer has a partner in the military or has been at a job that keeps them away,” Sarah Mae explains, “but they will finally see them for the holidays. It could be for college students who haven't gotten to see their boyfriend (or girlfriend) because they went away for school. This song celebrates that long awaited reunion.”</p><p>Sarah Mae is no stranger to the world of holiday music. Last year, she released a song titled, “Merry Happy Everything,” written by two time Grammy nominated songwriter, Jan Buckingham. Buckingham, who is an additional co-write on “Stocking Full of Kisses,” alongside Marika Hallendy, has written for television and film, and owns 14 active publishing companies, administering copyrights worldwide. </p><p>“Stocking Full of Kisses” is produced by John Willis, a musician whose guitar has become a consistent feature on country and pop radio. Willis was honored in 2002 with the “Guitarist of The Year” award from the Academy of Country Music. The song will be available on all <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fAWwF7VnsX9ef7RTIJBZ6?si=DyJjE9pPSR6000gUa1yIzQ">streaming platforms.</a></p><p>Sarah Mae first started performing live gigs while she was just in high school, playing at local writer's nights, while also performing in her own rock band and for church youth events. Throughout this time, Sarah dove deeply into the world of music and truly discovered her passion for it. It was then that she realized how much this meant to her, and that she wanted to be a music artist, making a living by performing live. </p><p>Her degree hails from UNC Chapel Hill where she studied Music Composition and Anthropology. As a way to give back to her community in Chapel Hill, she went on to teach for a group known as Musical Empowerment. When she graduated in the spring of 2016, her dream of being a musician brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she currently resides. In the city, landmarked and famous as the birthplace of country music, she makes a living singing and helping with the booking of talent at Tootsies Orchid Lounge. </p><p>As the dream became a reality, Sarah Mae has been able to write music with artists from all different genres as varied as rap to country, even including some Grammy-nominated writers. Currently, she hosts the weekly open-mic on Saturdays at the Tootsies, which gives her a chance to not only continue to play her music for a crowd, but also meet like minded musicians in the ever-expanding country industry. </p><p>In March of 2021, Sarah released her debut album, titled “Southern Glitter Pop.” The album contains 10 tracks, including titles like “Lady President”, and “Broke.” The album is available on all streaming platforms and features a fusion of pop music and country influences. </p><p>“To write what I’m feeling, and to have those feelings heard, I mean, that was magic,” Sarah Mae says. “It helped me cope on some of my hardest days.”</p><p>The singer/songwriter pours her heart into the music that she creates. The inspiration she draws from her life and from the lives of those around her is painted vividly in the lyrics that she writes. Her latest album, titled Tucson, dropped earlier in 2022 and features the hit single, “Go Away Ghost.” The album is largely desert-themed, written primarily throughout the coronavirus pandemic. </p><p>Sarah Mae continues to grow as a musician, and loves sharing parts of her dream with the world. “Have Faith in the journey,” she advises. “It’s not going to happen overnight. And if you have a vision of a dream that you want to fulfill, you’re not crazy. It’s all out there to be found. If there’s someone out there doing it, you can do it too.”</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Barion Smith
<p><strong>Meet Indie Hip-Hop Artist Bjmrclean Zeus </strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/sFjcnrGXii084nbSDme3tVPRIABEqvRNS6zAHEoZ6Q0KgTgImnhHy1lwSNxQtW8UB9oaM17_UIp552erceKSV9H1usMoOHJPKupwR-U6md_dv5v8PuMr7DcYYTzz2uIMxImphAwg3SEACFdjDApwScDF8xzJRTxX1xEZb0LZHbuDWrMTSOHb4pxzCOF6rA"></figure><p>Independent hip-hop artist Bjmrclean Zeus has been making music since he was a teenager, but five or six years ago is when he began taking music seriously. He took the first steps towards establishing himself as a brand and business after linking up with artists FXWDT and “KID AIR.” </p><p>Bjmrclean Zeus is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but some of his deepest roots are in 805 California, where he has lived the majority of his adult life. He moved to Colorado during the pandemic lockdowns, where he founded Gifted Stoners, a music management and consulting company that focuses on artist development. </p><p>“I have had the pleasure of working with 21 Savage, Lil Durk, Migos, and Mozzy to name a few,” says Bjmclean. </p><p>Bjmclean currently has three projects on all major platforms. His latest release titled “Gucci Mane La Flare” hosted by DJ Scream was released last September. He also recently locked in DJ Carisma for his subsequent release coming this Winter. </p><p>“We also just locked in a big feature with Young California,” says Bjmclean. “I believe success is defined not only by the triumphs we experience but also by our failures and shortcomings. You have to know what it means to fail and experience failure before you can know the full joy and really embrace success!” </p><p>Music Page: <a href="https://lnkfi.re/oFFxZfPB">https://lnkfi.re/oFFxZfPB</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bj.mrclean/">https://www.facebook.com/bjmrclean</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bjmrclean">http://www.instagram.com/bjmrclean</a></p>
07 Mar, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center: Menopausal Pregnancies Will Become More Popular in The Era of Ovarian Rejuvenation</strong></p><p><i>Manhattan, NY</i> - The east coast based fertility clinic Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) has announced new treatment options for menopausal women hoping to achieve pregnancy. There are options available at the clinic’s 5 locations and via remote services for patients who are experiencing early menopause, or even menopause at a later age.</p><p>One of the treatments now offered by RFC is ovarian rejuvenation via platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, a medical treatment that involves using a patient's own blood, which is processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. PRP therapy has been used in a variety of medical fields, including orthopedics, dentistry, and dermatology, to treat a range of conditions, including joint pain, hair loss, tendonitis, and skin aging.</p><p>PRP therapy works by providing a concentrated source of growth factors and other healing agents directly to the site of injury or tissue damage. This can help to speed up the healing process, reduce pain and inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration. For fertility, PRP can re-awaken dormant cells and eggs inside the ovaries, allowing even menopausal women to become pregnant. PRP therapy, along with hormones, is being studied more thoroughly and the results are promising.</p><p>Another novel treatment offered by the alternative clinic is ozone sauna therapy (OST). OST is a technique that harnesses the properties of ozone (O3) to enhance the body's ability to absorb and utilize oxygen. RFC offers this therapy to promote physiological benefits including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory for older women.</p><p>For women who are trying to conceive, ozone therapy may provide numerous fertility-enhancing benefits. Ozone sauna therapy is considered to be a valuable complementary holistic treatment for women attempting pregnancy later in life, particularly those over the age of 35.</p><p>RFC’s founder and medical director, Dr. Zaher Merhi, points out that even postmenopausal women still carry an average of 1,000 dormant eggs within their ovaries. “Our primary goal is to help our patients to become pregnant with their own eggs,” says Dr. Merhi. “Previously, a woman experiencing menopause or early menopause only had the option of accepting donor eggs via traditional in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, we’re now seeing breakthrough studies with PRP therapy.”</p><p>Along with his team at RFC, Dr. Merhi is actively researching the latest technological breakthroughs in fertility, such as stem cell ovarian rejuvenation, which involves injecting human stem cells, which can be obtained from bone marrow or adipose (fat) tissue, directly into the ovaries. This approach is similar to PRP therapy, except that it utilizes stem cells rather than the patient's platelets and plasma. Stem cells are undifferentiated or unspecialized cells that have the ability to differentiate into specialized cell types with specific functions, including ovarian cells and potentially newer eggs.</p><p>RFC recently launched its proprietary and patented at-home IVF kit, <i>Aphrodite</i>. This kit enables patients, especially those with very low ovarian reserve, who are facing infertility challenges to increase the number of ovarian follicles (i.e., more eggs released) from the comfort of their own home prior to intercourse or IVF. Follicles are small sacs within the ovaries that secrete hormones and each one has the potential to release a single egg that can be fertilized.</p><p>“We are committed to pursuing every possible avenue when it comes to promoting fertility in all patients,” Dr. Merhi says. “Options like PRP therapy, ozone sauna, and Aphrodite kit are among the many tools at our disposal, and we’re continuously performing more research to provide the widest variety of options for our patients.”</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Center is a medical center specializing in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. It offers non-conventional treatments, such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation, for individuals seeking to start a family. The center is led by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a world-renowned Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, and has locations in Manhattan, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester, and Brooklyn. The center's goal is to provide high-quality, personalized fertility care to individuals and couples.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Dr. Zaher Merhi: (203) 557-9696</p>
07 Mar, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Announces Ozone Sauna Therapy Study Results on Endometriosis for Infertility Patients</strong></p><p><i>Manhattan, NY</i> - Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), a fertility clinic based in New York and Connecticut, has released cutting-edge research results regarding the effects of ozone sauna therapy (OST) and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) delivered via the HOCATT machine for the treatment of endometriosis pain and inflammation in women undergoing fertility treatments.</p><p>RFC founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi was the lead author on a paper published in the <i>American Journal of Reproductive Immunology</i> detailing the study. “Endometriosis is a common and challenging condition that causes chronic pelvic pain and infertility,” Dr. Merhi states. “Although standard medical treatments and surgeries can help chronic pelvic pain (CPP), a significant proportion of women will still experience symptoms after these conventional treatments.”</p><p>He says that his team at RFC is dedicated to pursuing both the latest technologies and holistic approaches when it comes to treating infertility. Thus, they sought to come at endometriosis from an alternate angle. “OST and PEMF are two non-traditional therapeutic options that have been proposed for women with endometriosis and CPP,” Dr. Merhi says. “The HOCATT machine delivers a combination of both and has been found to enhance the outcome of fertility treatments through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in older women by potentially improving egg quality.”</p><p>The recently published study aimed to evaluate the impact of the HOCATT machine on pain levels in patients with CPP caused by endometriosis and the blood inflammatory markers. The study involved eight women with endometriosis who received transdermal and intravaginal OST and PEMF twice a week for three weeks, for a total of six sessions. To assess their pain levels, the participants were asked to fill out a pain scale once a week. The results showed a dramatic and significant improvement in pain scale in all participants. </p><p>In a separate study, another ten women were recruited to assess the changes in serum inflammatory markers after a three-week period of exposure to OST and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) using the HOCATT machine. The participants also received two sessions per week on the machine for a total of six sessions. The results showed a significant drop in two well known inflammatory markers: CRP (C-reactive protein) and IL-1 (interleukin-1).</p><p>“The pilot study indicates that the combination of OST and PEMF delivered through the HOCATT is a potential therapeutic option for women with inflammatory conditions such as endometriosis,” says Dr. Merhi. “We offer OST at RFC and are pleased to be able to announce the results of this initial study. For women who are trying to conceive, OST can be a useful complementary treatment for women who are attempting pregnancy later in life, particularly those over the age of 35.”</p><p>At RFC, OST is included as part of a comprehensive fertility plan. “Whether a woman has been trying to conceive for many years or is working on getting pregnant at a later stage in life, ozone therapy is one more tool that we use to promote balance in the body, particularly in the reproductive system,” Dr. Merhi says. “Ozone therapy can also help reduce stress, which can increase a woman's chances of a successful pregnancy.” Our future research will focus on the effect of OST on weight loss and on sperm levels in infertile men. </p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Center is a medical center specializing in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. It offers non-conventional treatments, such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation, for individuals seeking to start a family. The center is led by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a world-renowned Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, and has locations in Manhattan, Connecticut, Long Island, Westchester, and Brooklyn. The center's goal is to provide high-quality, personalized fertility care to individuals and couples.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a> </p><p>Contact Dr. Zaher Merhi: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Study: <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aji.13690">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aji.13690</a> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Frankie Torrelavega has created an online boutique featuring ethical fashion of creators from around the world.
<p>Frankie Torrelavega wanted to create a brand that stood for confidence, empowering and uplifting women who shopped there. Today, Yumigara Fashion LLC not only encourages buyers, but also creators from around the world to hang their clothing on the <a href="https://www.yumigara.com/collections/all">virtual racks</a> of Yumigara. The Yumigara catalogue showcases a wide variety of designs that inspire women to embrace their individual tastes whilst highlighting the magic of worldwide fashion.</p><p>The Yumigara boutique is curated with timeless items to fill a wardrobe, no matter the occasion, no matter the season. Torrelavega’s biggest hope is for Yumigara to make women look and feel elegant and respectable. The online store features exclusive tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, fashion accessories, and makeup that one couldn’t find locally.</p><p>Torrelavega collaborates with small businesses not only within US, but also in Canada, Europe, and Asia. She is looking for opportunities also to work with small businesses from Latin America and Africa.</p><p>Aside from its investments in the businesses of small artisan workers across the world, Yumigara also has an affiliate marketing program that enables Yumigara supporters to monetize their support through passive income opportunities.</p><p>Buyers of the brand know its style through the website, which features categories like <a href="https://www.yumigara.com/">Party wear, Can’t Wait for Christmas, Beauty Yumigara.</a></p><p>“We also have boutique label shoes and makeups,” Torrelavega informs. </p><p>Born in California and raised in the Philippines, Torrelavega is well-traveled. She is currently based in Chicago and has been a big fan of fashion since she was a child. Because of her past, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places and has been exposed to different fashions from different corners of the world. </p><p>With her corporate background, Torrelavega gained fifteen years of experience supporting the Forbes 500 companies in project delivery, operations, and business transformation. Her deep passion for fashion and aspiration to create pushed Torrelavega to start Yumigara. Because of her history with traveling, she founded the company on collaboration with manufacturers and small business owners from all around the world.</p><p>Torrelavega sees her business being a staple favorite of women who are confident and empowered. Through Yumigara, she would like to provide women with a single site that offers everything they need while also giving small businesses a platform to be able to sell and market like bigger manufacturers. This way, she believes they collectively give themselves the opportunity to succeed.</p><p>Torrelavega’s passion is what has kept her business alive and thriving. She knows she’s achieved true success when she’s so elated in her fulfillment that she wants others to achieve the same success as she did. </p><p>“I believe that there's an entrepreneur in all of us,” she holds, realizing that our every-day lives are filled with persuasions and negotiations. Torrelavega believes that we just need to have that courage to challenge ourselves and create something that brings joy into our lives as a source of income.</p><p><i>Torrelavega recently started the business September this year and has been shipping in US and Canada. Customers find more clothes, shoes, jewelry, formal wear, ponchos, and recommended gifts for others on the website </i><a href="www.yumigara.com"><i>www.yumigara.com</i></a><i> and by following Yumigara on Instagram </i><a href="http://www.instagram.com/yumigarafashion/"><i>http://www.instagram.com/yumigarafashion/</i></a><i> and Facebook </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yumigarafashion/"><i>https://www.facebook.com/yumigarafashion/</i></a></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Hair Loss in Women. Tackling the Issue Head On with Lu's Wigs
<p><i>Buford, Georgia</i>– In 2018, a Georgia based mother of five launched an Etsy storefront where she sold and designed custom wigs for her clients. Now, just four years later, the company named Lu’s Wigs has grown its client base and shifted from a small scale Etsy storefront to a company that ships its products worldwide. The company has announced that they will be updating their storefront and offering new products, starting just as the year winds down.The business is also widening its current line up of wigs, and with the addition of custom wigs, customers can work directly with one of the colorists at Lu’s WIgs to come up with the specific color for a personalized wig. </p><p><strong>Lin Marsh: The face behind the wigs.</strong></p><p>The experience of dealing with hair loss for most of her life caused Lin to spend a long time searching for and wearing wigs that were not suitable for her. They either didn’t fit, were poorly made, or simply didn’t make her feel good about herself. Throughout the exhausting process of trial and error, Marsh took matters into her own hands and decided to begin designing and creating her own wigs. And then, in 2018, Lin decided to start her own company, selling the wigs that she created to women who, like her, suffered from clinical hair loss.</p><p><strong>Lu’s Wigs and what they offer:</strong></p><p>Lu’s Wigs provides wigs and toppers that are made with real human hair that can be colored and customized to suit the customer’s specific needs. On the company’s website, they launch new listings of their products Mondays through Thursdays at 2PM Eastern Standard Time. </p><p>The wig company was started with the simple idea of helping women to feel more like themselves again after experiencing hair loss and has grown more than Lin had ever imagined was possible. As 2023 approaches, the business expresses excitement over their continued expansion. This new growth will expand the business’s inventory and provide more products, which include additions to their current accessories and hair care. </p><p>Lu’s Wigs also has a website, which also offers a variety of tutorial videos for customers and clients. These videos address topics regarding wig care, which includes trimming the lace off of the front of the wig, measuring your head to get the right fit for your wig or topper, and other ways to maintain the product provided. The service gives clients from all walks of life the chance to learn how to utilize hair pieces in an easy and accessible way.</p><p><strong>Confidence and body image:</strong></p><p>“A well-fitting and well-made wig has the potential to change the life of someone struggling with hair loss,” Marsh explains. “I want the products I design to help restore confidence, repair body image, and improve self-esteem.” Lin understands that her own experience with hair loss can help her to truly connect with her clients to empathize with their struggles and needs.</p><p>“The goal of Lu’s Wigs has always been to provide trendy and stylish options for women experiencing hair loss, while also maintaining salon quality color,” the founder explains. With hair loss conditions on the rise in women, Marsh is working to continue providing a number of products to their expanding client base.</p><p><strong>Lu’s Wigs Children’s Fund</strong></p><p>Marsh believes that no child should have to endure the psychological and emotional impact of hair loss at such an early age, regardless of their parent’s financial state or socioeconomic status. They launched Lu’s Wigs Children’s Fund in addition to their new expansion, with the goal of creating and customizing high-quality wigs for children at no expense to their family. </p><p><i>Lin Marsh has been in the wig business since 2018. Her company. Lu’s Wigs has been providing alternative hair options to women who have experienced hair loss. For more information about the products provided, see their</i><a href="https://www.luswigs.com/"><i> website</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><i>Lin Marsh</i></p><p><i>@Luswigs</i></p><p><i>consults@Luswigs.com</i></p><p><i>(864) 977-1894</i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Lu's Wigs Discusses Inventory Expansion and Company Growth
<p><i>Buford, Georgia</i>– Luxury wig company, Lu’s Wigs is announcing their company’s inventory expansion within the next year. The expected growth of this business is coming with a new warehouse in development and additional products ready to be launched on the company’s website, where they currently offer wigs, toppers, hair care products, and accessories. </p><p>Lu’s Wigs was started in 2018 as an etsy shop and since then, has been seeing company-wide growth and client retention through the years. Since their launch, the company has sustained constant and consistent growth, expanding its client base by 200% or more each year.</p><p>The company has announced that it is widening its current line up of wigs, and with the addition of custom wigs, customers can work directly with one of the colorists at Lu’s Wigs to come up with the specific color for a personalized wig. This new addition to their lineup of products will be coming in November 2022. </p><p>As 2023 approaches, Lin and her team express excitement over the self-started company’s continued expansion and Lin believes that her own experience with clinical hair loss helps her to truly connect with her clients to understand their struggles and needs.</p><p>In order to maintain the business’s client retention and growth, Lu’s Wigs also has released a variety of tutorial videos on their website. These videos address topics regarding wig care, ranging from trimming the lace off of the front of the wig, to measuring your head to get the right fit for your wig or topper. They want to offer accessibility to clients from each stage of their hair loss experience, as this can happen at any age and any stage in a woman’s life.</p><p>Recent studies have shown that hair loss is becoming a more common occurrence in women. Lu’s Wigs is focusing its business’s goals on assisting women of all ages, as that rise in hair loss cases continues. “The goal is to provide trendy and stylish options while also maintaining salon quality color,” the founder explains. </p><p><i>Since 2018, Lu’s Wigs has been providing alternative hair options to women who have experienced hair loss.The wigs provided are made with human hair and can be colored and customized. They offer new listings of their products Mondays through Thursdays at 2PM Eastern Standard Time and ship Worldwide. The company’s founder, Lin Marsh, maintains their website and instagram page (@Luswigs) where clients can find assistance and products for hair care needs as well as consults.</i></p><p><i>Lin Marsh</i></p><p><i>consults@Luswigs.com</i></p><p><i>(864) 977-1894</i></p>
29 Nov, 2022
Sara Buchan opened a New York medical spa that offers customers rare and exclusive brands of skincare and injectables
<p>HUDSON, NY– </p><p>When Sara Buchan brought Poppi to life, after leaving her city home of twelve years, she quickly noticed a gap in the market of her dreams, drafted a business plan, and made it happen. After that, Poppi Wellness + Bio-Optimization grew, often turning one-timers into regulars.</p><p>Visitors can find a unique array of services at Poppi. This Hudson, NY medical spa offers clients a highly curated offering of medical aesthetic treatment, along with services like nutrigenomic DNA testing, IV infusions, and health coaching.</p><p>Fascinated by the way cellular biology relates to longevity and beauty, Sara crafted Poppi to take a scientifically-proven approach. To do this, she targets the causes of customers’ problems on a cellular level, holding that these root causes influence how we look and feel on a daily basis.</p><p>The mind behind her spa’s special style, Sara is a studied scientist with a background in modeling and niche interests in detoxification, hormesis, autophagy, and the synchronicity of the mind and body. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7tBXYkel2tRuHiu-IM3lFcnhKXDVbT7UdTvdtmeRfJRcY05aH1m3mXOAn0dvoXuQezvdxOfq3Xvrp47vIYD3rJyt2tjI3JB2pvmTFBR4kPbsKXeSQA-Jwi8sZuoevxz7EOaOpVEhq-q73QwURtBjmRnJsQJDiZLFpXtzj9N-vZFGOEdcoxbjAwUS9iZCgg"><figcaption>Sara Buchan stands in Poppi Wellness + Bio-Optimization</figcaption></figure><p>Education and experience backed Sara’s business. With over ten years of experience in aesthetic medicine and a background in modeling, Sara has a passion for design and form, lending her an eye for aesthetics and skills in injectable procedures. Holding two Bachelor of Sciences from New York University and Penn State and a Master of Arts from New York University allows Sara insight in her practice. Currently, she continues to grow her company while pursuing a MS to become a nurse practitioner.</p><p>Through Poppi, Sara is helping clients look and feel better by offering them exclusive, biotech brands of skincare and injectables, claiming Poppi to be one of the first, “...if not the first in upstate NY, to carry Daxxify, a new peptide derived neuromodulator that lasts up to 9 months,” Sara claims. </p><p>Daxxify, a rare yet rising challenger to Botox, is an injected medicine for smoothing facial wrinkles, one that dermatologists find to last much longer. To top that, Daxxify contains no human or animal products but is instead made from peptides or amino acids.</p><p>Poppi is also one of the first known to carry the <a href="https://www.poppi.bio/new-rha-collection-of-fillers">RHA line of fillers</a>, a product made to last up to fifteen months. Poppi holds that the RHA fillers are the first market hyaluronic acid filler made specifically with facial dynamics in mind. It gives the most natural look because it was made to structurally resemble human hyaluronic acid. Where other treatments may cause stiffness, the RHA fillers feature flexibility and adaptation to facial movements.</p><p>At Poppi, customers find an array of science backed <a href="https://www.poppi.bio/">offerings</a>. Poppi offers services such as dermal filler (RHA, Juvederm, Restylane), neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify), medical grade skincare (skinbetter, SkinMedica), and Nutrigenomics, revealing one’s very personal relationship to optimal nutrition. The list also includes Intravenous infusions, chemical peels, and microneedling.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/qs6f1DpWB4_hxJsOEMqiZn4CPeU79oAgxO12dN_uJ-LUL1buvB48ytYqq4tNRG9tRJbFRIEaIGe0DFgpjgIvOMBKppRtPfnGfydQrdK_ucWoLVjD81Zj8PrflEvWNC8pck3cVOSL1zLMlxI9G9NcdgR2J542eYVFGZzYd-GPrViNdnPWEw76-3U0T11gdA"><figcaption>A soft chair at the Poppi Wellness + Bio-Optimization medical spa</figcaption></figure><p>On the topic of success, Sara believes that entrepreneurship requires execution beyond vision. It’s jumping into the void with nothing but belief in yourself and your ideas.</p><p>Sara has big ideas for Poppi’s future. She has plans to integrate more design, luxury, and fashion into her practice with a concept store. This would characterize a selection of the most highly curated furniture, fashion, as well as wellness and beauty. Much of her inspiration for this comes from the Bauhaus movement, which is grounded in the idea of creating Gesamtkunstwerk (German for “comprehensive artwork”) in which all the arts would eventually be brought together. </p><p>By Spring 2023, Sara says shoppers will likely be able to visit a New York City location for Poppi. She’s proud to announce that the original concept store will combine a highly curated fashion collection, art, home goods, and aesthetics.</p><p>You can learn more about Poppi at www.poppi.bio, by following them on Instagram @poppi.bio, and by emailing sara@poppi.bio</p>
19 Dec, 2022
PTS Consulting Services Announces New Office Openings in Germany and India
<p><strong>Naperville, IL–</strong></p><p>PTS Consulting Services is thrilled to spread its wings and open a second office space in India and a first in Germany. The new spaces are intended to be state-of-the-art facilities headed by industry leaders and provide cultivated IT and business solutions with expertise from around the world. With multiple locations globally, PTS Consulting has rapidly become an endorsed provider of consulting services – they now desire to bring their success story to even more reaches of the planet.</p><p>Biplab Chaudhuri, CEO of PTS Consulting Services, is working to revolutionize the business world by helping companies reduce costs without cutting corners. Through specialized services and years of market experience, Chaudhuri believes that the PTS Consulting Services team has what it takes to help businesses reach remarkable heights in efficiency.</p><p>“Companies are on a quest for sustainable success,” claims PTS, “and sometimes time or resource restrictions can be their biggest hurdles.” PTS Consulting Services is determined to provide more businesses with solutions that will assist them in achieving maximum productivity levels, now reaching out to those further around India and in Germany.</p><p>The company plans to lead with the awareness that outdated systems often breed disaster for businesses, with data breaches costing an average of $3.8 million. To protect companies from these costly risks, Chaudhuri wishes for his team to confidently tackle any challenge they may face. To help battle catastrophic data breaches, PTS Consulting Services expands its arsenal of IT consulting and management services to its second India and first Germany locations. These company business tools, such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) & Business Process Management (BPM), work to ensure a safer future for small businesses around the globe.</p><p>PTS Consulting Services is driven to provide clients with exceptional consulting services and ensure they exceed expectations in operational processes. Backed by comprehensive rate card analysis, demand management strategies, vendor rationalization methods, and more – it's aiming for 100% compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), labor laws, and statutory policies. </p><p>“PTS Consulting Services is constantly pushing on the boundaries of the business, on an exciting journey to new heights,” claims Chaudhuri, “The new offices will specialize in a variety of fields and attempt to bring fresh opportunities as the company continues in its development and assistance to others.”</p><p><i>PTS Consulting Services is an IT and Business Consulting company with a global presence. It specializes in IT consulting and management, Business Process Outsourcing, and Business Process Management. The business wishes to make a difference in operations by using management functions to achieve efficiency. PTS Consulting Services desires that 100% consent to SLAs, Labour Laws, and Statutory Policies is acquired at all levels: vendor, contingent worker, and organizational. </i></p><p><i>To learn more, contact </i><a href="mailto:amanda@ptscservices.com"><i>amanda@ptscservices.com</i></a><i> and visit the company website at www.ptscservices.com</i></p>
05 May, 2023
PTS Consulting Services Announces Office Opening in Germany
<p><strong>Naperville, IL–</strong></p><p> </p><p>PTS Consulting Services, an established provider of IT and business consulting solutions, is proud to report its ongoing growth with the debut of a brand-new office in Germany. This move marks another milestone for the company as it expands across Europe. </p><p> </p><p>PTS Consulting Services is excited to introduce its new German office, which will aim to provide tailored IT and business consulting services commonly known by PTS Consulting Services customers. With a team of experienced professionals leading the charge, the practice hopes to keep its focus on the thriving local market. This expansion aims to further establish PTS Consulting Services as one of the premier global providers of innovative IT solutions and management. </p><p> </p><p>Companies are constantly searching for ways to maximize productivity and business success. According to Biplab Chaudhuri, CEO of the company, “time constraints or resource limitations can often impede this process – that's why the firm is dedicated to helping businesses identify new methods for improving efficiencies.” </p><p> </p><p>“With PTS Consulting Services, we wish for businesses to receive top-of-the-line services without paying a premium. Our team of industry veterans are passionate about ensuring that small and large organizations alike have access to high-quality assistance to help ensure long-term success,” claims the CEO, “we hope the new move will only strengthen this practice and expand it into new areas.” </p><p> </p><p>To assist firms utilizing outdated technology, the company move is designed to reach more businesses needing help. PTS Consulting Services is keenly aware that antiquated systems can result in damaging security breaches and costly data loss – with average breach costs of around $3.8 million that can end even worse if they go unnoticed. </p><p> </p><p>PTS Consulting Services is making moves to help protect small businesses that are particularly vulnerable to cyber-attack. The company offers a range of IT services, such as comprehensive consulting and management solutions, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) options, and the latest in Business Process Management tools – all from their new office based in Germany. </p><p> </p><p>The company stresses the importance of business safety, emphasizing that these measures could be essential to ensure efficient operations. PTS Consulting Services seeks to provide the highest quality of consulting, working in full compliance with all applicable policies and SLAs. Working hand-in-hand with clients, PTS leverages strategies, such as demand management and tiering, that can lead to significant cost savings while deploying global practices worldwide. </p><p> </p><p>“Our organization is in an exciting stage of expansion,” reports Chaudhuri. The new office aims to provide specialized services with potential for additional growth and development down the line.” </p><p> </p><p><i>PTS Consulting Services is an IT and Business Consulting company with a global presence. It specializes in IT consulting and management, Business Process Outsourcing, and Business Process Management. The business wishes to make a difference in operations by using management functions to achieve efficiency. PTS Consulting Services desires that 100% consent to SLAs, Labour Laws, and Statutory Policies is acquired at all levels: vendor, contingent worker, and organizational. </i> </p><p><i>To learn more, contact amanda@ptscservices.com and visit the company website at www.ptscservices.com</i> </p>
05 May, 2023
PTS Consulting Services Announces Second Office Opening in India
<p><strong>Naperville, IL–</strong></p><p> </p><p>PTS Consulting Services is delighted to announce the opening of its second Inda office. Led by industry professionals, the new space will offer a wide range of IT and business consulting services tailored to the global market. PTS Consulting Services, currently based in various locations worldwide, has established itself as a global IT consulting and management provider and announced opening its second office in India to expand these efforts. </p><p> </p><p>The company’s COO, Tussah Lohia, claims that “By outsourcing business services to PTS Consulting Services, we hope even more businesses can reduce costs without sacrificing quality or service. Our team has years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to seeing more businesses succeed.” </p><p> </p><p>The company shift was thought of to reach more companies with these needs. Many businesses are using outdated technology, which can lead to security breaches, data loss, and other costly problems. The average cost of a data breach is $3.8 million, “And that's just the average,” claims Rasoul Khadivar, CIO of the company. </p><p> </p><p>The company wishes to deliver top-notch consulting services that adhere to best practices for operations processes. It aims to ensure 100% compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), labor laws, and statutory policies at every stage– from vendors and contingent workers up through organizational levels. To save clients money, PTS Consulting Services desires to assist in leveraging strategies like demand management, vendor rationalization, and tiering with volume discounts and comprehensive rate card analysis. In addition, it also wishes to help deploy global practices and apply business rules and initiatives on companies’ behalf. </p><p> </p><p>“We are growing and expanding our services regularly,” holds CEO Bilap Chaudhuri, “We see the new office specializing in these fields, and beyond them, as we continue to develop.” </p><p> </p><p><i>PTS Consulting Services is an IT and Business Consulting company with a global presence. It specializes in IT consulting and management, Business Process Outsourcing, Business Process Management, and human capital services. The business wishes to make a difference in operations by using management functions to achieve efficiency. PTS Consulting Services desires that 100% consent to SLAs, Labour Laws, and Statutory Policies is acquired at all levels: vendor, contingent worker, and organizational. </i> </p><p><i>To learn more, contact amanda@ptscservices.com and visit the company website at www.ptscservices.com</i> </p>
15 Nov, 2022
Meet LoveThrive™: The Magazine-Community Platform for Content Creators Who Want to Amplify Social Good
<p><strong>Meet LoveThrive™: The Magazine-Community Platform for Content Creators Who Want to Amplify Social Good</strong></p><p>We’re all in this together, so it would make sense that when one feels genuinely connected with others on a deep level, it often leads to self-empowerment and self-love, followed by a more intense calling within to create profound positive change. Awareness of the interconnectedness of all things and people is the alchemy that can bring us together to make more meaningful, heart-centered contributions to society. Technology undoubtedly expands our reach and allows us the free will to use it to influence culture positively or negatively. The need has never been greater than it is now to consciously choose what messages we are taking in and sending out. </p><p>A new human-centered online magazine-community platform will soon soften the competitive nature associated with existing social media platforms and publications by eliminating the infinite chase forced upon content creators and users caused by the use of algorithms. <a href="https://www.lovethrive.org/">LoveThrive™</a>, built on a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) foundation, is designed to create a space that supports creatives, businesses, and brands in sharing enriching and purposeful content to make a real social impact. The growing community is committed to maintaining a foundation rooted in social good encompassing sustainability, diversity, equality, inclusion, animal rights, mental health, and human rights.</p><p>LoveThrive™ Founder and Brand Product Manager, Yume Herod, has an extensive background in tech consulting, program management, and product development. Bringing a woman, minority voice to SaaS has been one of her lifelong career goals, in addition to leaving a lasting legacy on social change. She has always loved documentaries and storytelling about people and how they had to face insurmountable challenges to get to where they are throughout history. </p><p>“So many people want to see positive change in our world, but they don't know where to start,” says Herod. “Our niche platform will give people that opportunity so they can make a difference no matter how small. It's like the butterfly effect.”</p><p>LoveThrive™ harbors a natural environment by connecting users with information that resonates with their unique lifestyles through user-generated content. It joins members to foster intimate collaboration, and networking through authentic storytelling. The grassroots platform offers a refreshing alternative to existing websites, where relevant content intended for specific individuals oftentimes goes unseen or buried. </p><p>“Leveraging inspirational stories in a creative way can be incredibly refreshing to share with others and to inspire our future generation of leaders,” says Herod. “With our approach, we can provide meaningful experiences with a more tight-knit community.” </p><p>The team at LoveThrive™ is more passionate about leveraging tech to support humans and less about small to medium-sized brands having to compete with major brands.</p><p>Herod reveals the official beta launch of LoveThrive™ is planned for early 2023. The platform will be free to use with optional paid premium add-ons and monetization features. </p><p><a href="https://www.lovethrive.org"><i>https://www.lovethrive.org</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovethrivemag/"><i>https://www.facebook.com/lovethrivemag/</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovethrivemag/"><i>https://www.instagram.com/lovethrivemag/</i></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/lovethrivemag"><i>https://twitter.com/lovethrivemag</i></a></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Kanin Asva
<h2>Venture Capitalism’s Future Lies in the Hands of Innovators</h2><p>By Kanin Asvaplungprohm ("Asva")</p><p>Venture capital investments in the US have seen exploding growth. In 2021, the value of venture capital investments amounted to approximately <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/277501/venture-capital-amount-invested-in-the-united-states-since-1995/#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20the%20value%20of,stand%20out%20on%20the%20market.">$333bn</a>. Despite the recent correction in public markets brought about by a hawkish fed and soaring inflation, private markets remain largely unphased. In fact, asset allocators have flocked to alternative asset classes like private equity and venture capital. While the pace of capital deployment has slowed in 2022, VC firms are idly sitting on a whopping <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/venture-firms-290-billion-dry-powder-is-about-to-revive-startup-funding">$290bn</a> in dry powder.</p><p>The exponential growth we’ve seen in the last decade could be attributed to the tidal wave of paradigm-shifting enterprises, bringing copious success stories. From companies like Aspiration, which successfully married environmental sustainability with comprehensive banking technology, to household names like Stripe and Bolt, investment in big ideas has never been more lucrative. </p><p>As behemoth funds and institutional investors tear into every new wave of startups, hoping to identify the next decacorns, investors are seemingly intrepid in their approach. Companies in deeply specialized industries such as biotech, defense and artificial intelligence are enjoying attention from investors that may have no prior understanding of the industries, but a firm grasp on the innovative potential an enterprise holds; this can be a bane and a boon. </p><p>Because social justice, environmental consciousness, equity across demographics, and sustainability have become today’s buzz phrases, mission-driven enterprises are drawing capital from institutional investors worldwide. Today, ESG investing is estimated at over <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgkell/2018/07/11/the-remarkable-rise-of-esg/?sh=1a3122481695">$20trillion in AUM</a>, and that number is growing. </p><p>Notwithstanding the lucrative opportunities that exist in private markets, 2022 has been a challenging year for capital allocators. In today’s ever-changing landscape, what kind of future can we expect for venture capitalism? </p><p>The answer lies in the hands of innovators and backers. </p><p><strong>VALUE BEYOND LIQUIDITY</strong></p><p>Entrepreneurs who set out to raise venture funding must recognize that not all VC firms are created equal. All money is green; In a world where the most lucrative investment opportunities are oversubscribed, entrepreneurs should seek out investors that can add value beyond liquidity.</p><p>This can take many forms; the most common value-add is a firm’s network. <a href="http://www.robust.vc/">Robust</a>, for instance, has assembled a think tank of seasoned operators, lawyers, marketing professionals that can step in to lend support. Well-connected early-stage funds have longstanding relationships with larger institutional players. When the time comes to raise a larger round, they will bring in strategic investors. </p><p>Founders must be judicious about selecting their investors. It is important to ensure the long-term vision and incentives are aligned. One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is picking an investor on brand-name alone. The bottom line is, picking the wrong partner can get a founder fired, or worse, destroy the company.</p><p><strong>INNOVATE, INNOVATE, INNOVATE</strong></p><p>The biggest winners of our generation are companies that transcend their respective industries and redefine narratives. These gamechangers are often so novel that they seem farfetched, even contrarian at first. </p><p>Companies like Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club redefined the way products were sold, by leveraging social media and digital advertisement to build direct consumer relationships. This gave rise to a new wave of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.</p><p>Amazon, Meta, Uber, Airbnb demonstrated the power of network effects; a phenomenon whereby a product or service gains additional as more people use it. </p><p>Fintech innovators like Square and Stripe disrupted traditional finance by redefining business payments. Empowering small businesses that have traditionally been underserved by incumbent card issuers. Robinhood took advantage of the widespread adoption of smartphones to democratize investing by offering zero-fee trades and fractional ownership. This minted a new generation of financially literate smartphone users. </p><p>The advent of the internet underpins all digital innovation. Without it, none of this would be remotely possible. Even the worldwide web underwent transformation – Web 1.0 was about access to information. Web 2.0, also known as the participative web, allowed users to create. This gave rise to a wave of social platforms. The latest iteration, Web 3.0 enables ownership through decentralization, blockchain technologies and token-based economics. </p><p>Innovators should now look to the applications of artificial intelligence; AI algorithms can be deployed to train machines to interpret and act on patterns. Helping machines learn real-world data through video or computer vision, natural language programming, and speech technologies. AI has the potential to boost operational efficiencies by enabling seamless human-machine interactions. By 2024, It is <a href="https://medium.com/strtupboost/robust-vcs-asva-is-going-where-others-fear-to-tread-949c9b28ce3d">estimated</a> that more than half of user touches will be AI-augmented. </p><p>The rapid development in AI and computing have enabled advances in biological science. The world of biomolecules, which includes “-omics” and molecular technologies, has evolved as the fastest-growing, cutting-edge of biological science. Symbiome discovered that inflammatory diseases endemic in the west don’t exist among indigenous hunter-gatherers. They are revolutionizing healthcare by reintroducing lost microbes. </p><p><strong>ROBUSTNESS IS KEY</strong></p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for socioeconomic change. It wreaked havoc on businesses large and small, uncovering weaknesses within infrastructure. Supply chains were quickly disrupted, backstock of grocery stores depleted, and networks failed. Some businesses were decimated, while others flourished. The latter being those that had a firm grasp on operations and adapted their business models accordingly. </p><p>The ability to pivot is key to survival. Being a natural part of the business cycle, recessions will come and go. It is prudent to be proactively prepared. Take Spotify, who disproportionately relied on free users to listen to its advertisements, for example. Spotify saw its advertisement revenue dwindle at the onset of the pandemic. To survive, they <a href="https://hbr.org/2020/07/how-businesses-have-successfully-pivoted-during-the-pandemic">pivoted</a> to offer original content in the form of podcasts. By following the Netflix-model, Spotify saw 150,000 uploads within a single month. </p><p>Investors will always stress-test ideas as part of their due diligence. It's safe to assume among an ocean of deal-flow, the one to stand out to a VC is the one with a contingency plan. Investors will always hold the "what-ifs" in their mind, but the future of venture capital is in the hands of its most ardent innovators with a clear vision and the ability to pivot in times of crisis.</p><p><i>Kanin Asvaplungprohm ('Asva') is the Founder and General Partner of Robust. This early-stage venture capitalist is uniquely positioned to bridge the economic and technological gap between North America and Southeast Asia. His background and career straddle both continents, having spearheaded risk management for a premier provider of Meteorological and Agricultural Tech solutions in Thailand. He then headed up a small-cap private equity firm in the US, primarily focusing on turning around distressed companies. At Robust, by fusing traditional Asian sensibilities, global vision, and western savvy, he advises startups and growth-stage companies on the Southeast Asian regulatory landscape and tech ecosystem. With an unrelenting commitment to better humanity by championing paradigm-shifting technologies, Asva dedicates himself to the global leaders of tomorrow from the start.</i></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Kanin Asva
<h2>VC Powerhouse Kanin Asva Talks the Future of ROBUST</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyaAAABEgAQAGackYjSEMNFoW4Y%2B6W5Wc0%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlLmNvbSIsInVjIjoiM2EyNDNiMTkyYWMyNDY3MDk2MjI2NDU4ZmZiOGVhZDAiLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJrbXNpXCJdIiwidmVyIjoiRXhjaGFuZ2UuQ2FsbGJhY2suVjEiLCJhcHBjdHhzZW5kZXIiOiJPd2FEb3dubG9hZEAxOTlmNjMwYy1jOWVhLTRmMzMtYWM5NS1kMjIxMWMxODE0MTMiLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiU0lQIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTIyNTkyNjUxMjU1XCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiMzIwN2NlNGMtMGMxYS00Zjg2LWE2MDMtYTJhYTQ3MTE2NWFkXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS00NDE4NDg2NTQtMTAyNDc3OTUyMS04ODAxNTg0MjYtMzgyOTgxNDZcIn0iLCJuYmYiOjE2Njg3OTU0MzgsImV4cCI6MTY2ODc5NjAzOCwiaXNzIjoiMDAwMDAwMDItMDAwMC0wZmYxLWNlMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwQDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImF1ZCI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMC9hdHRhY2htZW50cy5vZmZpY2UubmV0QDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImhhcHAiOiJvd2EifQ.Znc2c7qj_sYupyp8azBWdzk8dLqsZ9S2LlwbYnLghOD_27Wwsq-iXEyRbojRwtgZWbHG3cRZeHTIAQQtMzFqNbycubjwGDsZfIpvjS_K98GotE-L0u8H-0xYL5nckeHJ0_fBEwXDw3p736hadmM9En2vf6f8S7bYXGoZYVU5tL23CgbDhABPz3BbdBrH0Zhg77mzXnZcS7h9DUhavp8ab8twsutKXm9CgIDA40n8ZL7rV_j22wmNLDLbZl3sbUhl0FDkQNrfYy_a8MVWlVNWp9fCrf6H3-72EWOKqj1q7biAPoDRI6gf5o-LPlLzZICdbipES-qojwLqKJ3SR7VHdA&X-OWA-CANARY=z4q6e70W_kKqsf8z4_WjB_BH_SSRydoYXF8DJMF1c0A6Pm6AGeKq2HGVTClbNh_-eSRvyu6z3Ck.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p><strong>NEW YORK –</strong> Kanin Asvaplungprohm ('Asva') is the founder of ROBUST, a venture capital firm with an unbound approach to industry. </p><p>Starting as a Venture Partner at a small firm, Kanin has worked with some of the most dynamic founders and prominent investors, with every experience helping to realize a deeper potential. </p><p>Since starting ROBUST, Kanin has used every comment from a skeptic or detractor of his success as fuel to the fire, eventually realizing his vision of helming his own venture capital firm. "My only regret is not starting sooner," he said in a recent interview.</p><p>With experience managing over $200m while working with companies Dynafolio and Oyster Ventures, Kanin developed a better understanding of business. Helping bring countless businesses back from the brink, he learned the ins and outs of why they falter and how they recover. Holding an unflinching determination paired with understanding the "worst-case scenario," he balances practicality, thoughtfulness, and unbreakable focus.</p><h2><strong>Funding Innovation Worldwide</strong></h2><p>Backing revolutionary rising companies Offsight and Symbiome, the construction SAAS and R&D-focused life sciences brands are respectively making big waves in their industries as they provide novel concepts to solve common issues. Utilizing dynamic approaches in the IT and bioscience spheres, ROBUST identifies itself by the company it keeps. </p><p>Despite the high risk of providing seed capital for starting brands, Kanin has shown an unflinching determination to passionately support innovators bringing on the new wave.</p><p>Within a year with ROBUST, Kanin has proven adept in identifying emerging business concepts, so establishing a reputation for working smarter not harder, funding innovation, and throwing support behind the next big thing rather than today's hot trend.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyaAAABEgAQAO2lR%2FB7i8BPpNh4NGAk9ik%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.Znc2c7qj_sYupyp8azBWdzk8dLqsZ9S2LlwbYnLghOD_27Wwsq-iXEyRbojRwtgZWbHG3cRZeHTIAQQtMzFqNbycubjwGDsZfIpvjS_K98GotE-L0u8H-0xYL5nckeHJ0_fBEwXDw3p736hadmM9En2vf6f8S7bYXGoZYVU5tL23CgbDhABPz3BbdBrH0Zhg77mzXnZcS7h9DUhavp8ab8twsutKXm9CgIDA40n8ZL7rV_j22wmNLDLbZl3sbUhl0FDkQNrfYy_a8MVWlVNWp9fCrf6H3-72EWOKqj1q7biAPoDRI6gf5o-LPlLzZICdbipES-qojwLqKJ3SR7VHdA&X-OWA-CANARY=vi3uWcuPLUGINMGpqoNh0CCdGD6RydoYK_1X857iEeBNKK2geBx4WDtj0lHx6CptkczvTKSlsOI.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><h2><strong>Taking an Incisive Approach to the Industry</strong></h2><p>Success in early-stage boutique fund management isn't commonplace, and Kanin has found his place in the industry chiefly through relentless self-determination. </p><p>Providing advisory services to firms and startups hoping to branch out into Asian markets, Kanin understands the region's geopolitical landscape, economic developments, and ever-changing market characteristics. </p><p>In his work with ROBUST, Kanin is committed to enacting paradigm shifts across industries, investing in ideas that work to build a better future. Having developed a global perspective through balancing sensibilities between the US and Southeast Asia, he has an adaptability characteristic of an individual split between cultures.</p><p>Taking after grandfather Pichit and father Prachaks, Kanin is the latest in a long line of businessmen. His incisive mind, analytical approach, and strong determination to get things right the first time are characteristic of a decades-long family background in government contracting and infrastructure. Kanin applies these qualities to ROBUST, offering the same determination to bolster the success of every partner the firm works with. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyaAAABEgAQAD7uCzHk1GVNuvKjp4JKGVk%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.Znc2c7qj_sYupyp8azBWdzk8dLqsZ9S2LlwbYnLghOD_27Wwsq-iXEyRbojRwtgZWbHG3cRZeHTIAQQtMzFqNbycubjwGDsZfIpvjS_K98GotE-L0u8H-0xYL5nckeHJ0_fBEwXDw3p736hadmM9En2vf6f8S7bYXGoZYVU5tL23CgbDhABPz3BbdBrH0Zhg77mzXnZcS7h9DUhavp8ab8twsutKXm9CgIDA40n8ZL7rV_j22wmNLDLbZl3sbUhl0FDkQNrfYy_a8MVWlVNWp9fCrf6H3-72EWOKqj1q7biAPoDRI6gf5o-LPlLzZICdbipES-qojwLqKJ3SR7VHdA&X-OWA-CANARY=dizI8mEEkUyU-Wj4acLH_KCVITyRydoYlXauHbjpMPeVXuBuvMqhhexwBRDTzeyOZAicPLdSV0M.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><h2><strong>The Future of ROBUST</strong></h2><p>ROBUST is focused on supporting ventures that boast advances to potentially benefit humanity. With brands boasting cutting-edge technologies, new concepts, and a humanist lens that holds people at the center, Kanin circumvents the typical approach to venture capital in favor of affecting economic and scientific outcomes directly. He is not trying to live comfortably in the future; he's trying to build a better future for all.</p><p>With a career built on experience and resources, ROBUST is not slowing down anytime soon as the team continues to expand its portfolio. Kanin's prime directive is to build ROBUST as a true success story in the venture capital world.</p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.robust.vc/"><strong>https://www.robust.vc/</strong></a><br><strong>Linkedin: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasva/"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasva/</strong></a><br><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkanin"><strong>@GemKanin</strong></a><br><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/gemkanin"><strong>@GemKanin</strong></a><br> </p>
25 Nov, 2022
Kanin Asva
<h2><strong>Founder Profile: Kanin Asva Pursues New Challenges to Overcome</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyUAAABEgAQAPdLLLPaqedCg15EECOt4HI%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.mKlY4AigZZ6LLu_6ipWIsYxTCCfrLjmFZA9s_zYkQcw4Bp4GZ2B7c5u5nH1rqGFgvpvb35zwwbpV43A2oDweBePTjM2K67j9yh2DVa-RJ9iJIvxHQvVpYPP-BQyKczcWqIBkuR52DaV0I3D3Vu7yFjLn0inBGW6q7jmSMfpt4RdBH3fqVnK__23ThyEOhVaW5eiPk8yvw7w5hskEuIus6Ogk2yG5XXx2l0pXRoODEjWFf4YMSzbiN-XSblyINYjHpkHNjjYrZKnyxNEnU6Sy9Q8rXkivmK9VvN8etDfBqhYZYydnlQBImz4odA704z-wa5m-62t64G5K-yQad54k_Q&X-OWA-CANARY=cNXzGFElR0Ocm2m77FaiypD5RKqFydoYGUUWrZRB8UUxQm_gu5WilBK-jTZvsSymUnZYB6Nf7fU.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p><strong>NEW YORK –</strong> Founder of <a href="https://robust.vc">ROBUST</a>, Kanin Asvaplungprohm ('Asva'), has never shied away from a fight. Priding himself on never giving up, the young founder has accomplished much in his short life. A serial entrepreneur, his indomitable will has proven incredibly useful in the venture capital sphere. Since he entered the space as the founder of ROBUST, Kanin has devoted a deep commitment to his firm, utilizing a solid drive with deep cultural ties to conquer industries.</p><h2><strong>Personal Background</strong></h2><p>Described in his youth as a bookish and quiet child, Kanin Asva was born into a family of entrepreneurs and was taught the value of determination from a young age. Suffering emotional trauma from almost drowning as a child, the event later taught Kanin valuable lessons in self-determination and emotional resilience. </p><p>Having to undertake three months of rehab following the accident, Kanin refers to this as the genesis of his longstanding personal quality to never give up.</p><p>Growing up swimming competitively, Kanin was encouraged by his mother to return to the water and overcome his fear. Leading in the upper echelon of his group, he refused to stop at competitive swimming and trained to scuba dive, going on to earn PADI Certification. Since then, Kanin has shown the resolve to dive head-on into the waters, capable of meeting that depth with the calmness and mental fortitude needed to stay afloat.</p><p>After his 18th birthday, Kanin moved to the US to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Considering himself to be a global citizen, he made connections in the country relatively easily.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Education and Early Career</strong></h2><p>Kanin earned his Bachelor's Degree in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego. Later, he earned his Master's Degree in Financial Analysis, summa cum laude, from the University of San Francisco. While serving as a Principal at Dynafolio, Kanin gathered all the experience he could at the small-cap private equity firm. Through affording suffering businesses avenues to successful financial recovery, Kanin's relied on his strong determination never to give up, finding creative solutions to crippling problems.</p><p>Informed by a wealth of experience serving clients at Dynafolio, Kanin then worked with Marwin Technologies in risk management. A premier provider of Agricultural and Meteorological technology solutions in Thailand, his time with Marwin provided a greater understanding of the Southeast Asian market. After working with Bangkok Bank and Econ One Research, Kanin became Venture Partner at fintech-focused fund Oyster Ventures shortly before finding his own success with ROBUST.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyaAAABEgAQAD9avoJe5ndBgL9GUM2%2BCos%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.ADVzoCPTn95Ku6D_5x_tlRv4SewsRh-xX3bSYGiHv4qrxiOjlECidBbNLqD8USmfRJ3eOg58lA2R9kbH5zQTw4hjAfh1JgMxxWlEToDwOCynYgue3o_PyWN9rwH_Cbwr46CF4XMD9saAUy5tShjh3yUivGBHm8uv3rAUo8pEMA6lrvNqDKNvweBTNce4tSOYM4kgbQ1iMIZAT3eRKs0QsYbrtcsw3uCtV96B4f-SrfN_dCbc94MftY446MZsAGciWzBUMlhFaA-mXbkxrDLlfp98OHVxs2goP-mGOdSIsskYA653yE3zkiuxWVMbNADn9nkUO10A_ZX5ej4TJtrRTQ&X-OWA-CANARY=DVIDDzyBfkmCCnAH0kmhYAA2caiTydoY8Wq6q5N1hND8zkclNWNV1ni7ug1oq5z36QRTmwsX5J8.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><h2><strong>Breaking New Ground with ROBUST</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyaAAABEgAQABTvRg3bvMJNpN9GJAA3o3A%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.Znc2c7qj_sYupyp8azBWdzk8dLqsZ9S2LlwbYnLghOD_27Wwsq-iXEyRbojRwtgZWbHG3cRZeHTIAQQtMzFqNbycubjwGDsZfIpvjS_K98GotE-L0u8H-0xYL5nckeHJ0_fBEwXDw3p736hadmM9En2vf6f8S7bYXGoZYVU5tL23CgbDhABPz3BbdBrH0Zhg77mzXnZcS7h9DUhavp8ab8twsutKXm9CgIDA40n8ZL7rV_j22wmNLDLbZl3sbUhl0FDkQNrfYy_a8MVWlVNWp9fCrf6H3-72EWOKqj1q7biAPoDRI6gf5o-LPlLzZICdbipES-qojwLqKJ3SR7VHdA&X-OWA-CANARY=6hkZPRaYwESpvC6OaToWq1CWYGqRydoYXkBZtkHENe1kUBAiu_8Su4zQ0dN8kbDV_zXxfNyv4BU.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>Southeast Asia and North America-based, but globally-backed, Kanin describes ROBUST as a firm borderless in its approach and agnostic to any particular industry. </p><p>Instead, Kanin has chosen to lead ROBUST with the same boldness and fearlessness he had spent his life developing, vouching to support businesses that distinguish themselves as true innovators who desire to push the boundaries and disrupt the status quo. As he builds ROBUST's portfolio, Kanin has supported various ventures, including those on the cutting edge of technology and biomedical research.</p><p>As the tides grow and crash with greater ferocity, Kanin meets this force head-on. Supporting ventures like Offsight, a construction SAAS, and Symbiome, a trailblazer in the life sciences industry, he has an incisive approach to venture capitalism that's more about working smart than working big. Taking on every new challenge with a positive attitude, the young entrepreneur shows no signs of slowing down as he expands ROBUST's impressive portfolio.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="robust.vc">ROBUST</a> founder Kanin Asva by following him on social media, @GemKanin on <a href="https://twitter.com/gemkanin">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkanin/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and connect with him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasva">LinkedIn</a>.</p>
23 Nov, 2022
Aiyappa Machanda
<h2>Meet the Digital Transformation Expert - Aiyappa Machanda</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/y_6zJwSODPevnbBNQj-pwQrAKLlzYcq0i7eELJ3-3QbwNXcJ-E94IXOw0rgGm1CRjZM7ySoRA2zfy8Cj4jVuq_QI3qSj_5PZqvjTm-Y-B04AELvAIBZzEkAIpjBKPGiaL2nNoPUsYRtFBMJyQ9_x0HEkCXdvLOrTUsH_CrT04Z2yPFy4ZZudvB-StcLT"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – In the midst of the pandemic, businesses realized the value of digital transformation which involved integrating digital technologies into the business operation to change the way in which the company operates and although this appears challenging and disruptive we find that there are many benefits of doing this which could help boost the overall success of the business.</p><p>We recently interviewed Aiyappa Machanda, Global Enablement Lead at Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions who is an IT professional helping with digital transformation projects globally.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Hi there, Aiyappa! So glad to be connecting. Can you give the readers a general understanding of what a Digital transformation expert handles exactly?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>“I work to enable our partners and fortune 500 companies digitally transform their complex ERP customer landscapes to the cloud by providing best practices to help them move from on-premise solutions to the Cloud for better agility, meaning a lower overall ownership cost for the customer and more effective innovative solutions. Also assisting customers to integrate resources and systems across their value chains to support cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integrations. Expanding value with Cloud extensions as well by offering guided contextual experiences by providing pre-built industry content to process workflows and automate across business ecosystems."</p><p> </p><p><strong>Can you expand on that? What are the deeper implications of that for the business?</strong></p><p>“We give our customers pre-built industry content to break workflows down and automate several different business ecosystems and provide near to zero downtime migrations which help their businesses become intelligent enterprises to transact, analyze and predict in real-time in an increasingly unpredictable world.”</p><p>“We accomplish this with strong, proven methods such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchains. We also deploy and maintain the infrastructure for our customers in the cloud so they don’t have to worry about capacity issues or spend time and resources to maintain and monitor their Infrastructure workloads.”</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Where are you from, and how did you get into the industry?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>“I come from a small Coffee growing community called Kodagu located in the Southwestern part of India. I was raised in Bangalore which is the IT capital of India, I was 7 when I was first introduced to technology while gaming on my dad’s computer. Since then, there has been no looking back as technology intrigued me. I was always looking for better ways to implement tried and tested methods be it academics or sports. I earned my Bachelor’s in Engineering from a University in Bangalore and started my career path in IT after I was recruited by SAP as a Software Engineer. I worked in SAP labs India for 5 years on the database, analytics, and integration technologies before being transferred internally to the SAP US subsidiary. I joined AWS earlier this year to continue my passion for transformative projects and I feel my life has come full circle and it couldn’t get better than this.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>What has been the core focus of your work while working in the States?</strong></p><p> </p><p>“In the US I actively worked directly with some of the top fortune 500 companies enabling their digital transformation to the cloud and helping companies integrate and move their mission-critical applications to the cloud. After 12 years of working for SAP in various big data analytics, data warehouse, procurement, and Integration technologies, I left to join Amazon Web services, Inc to further help realize the massive potential of moving ERP solutions to the AWS cloud. With a deep understanding of both SAP technology and AWS, I provide strategic recommendations for a highly reliable, highly resilient, and well-architected framework for our customer’s ERP investments.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>What other activities do you do during your spare time?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>“I’m a proud dad of 2 little girls and they keep me on my toes. Apart from spending time with my family, I like to contribute back to our society by inspiring students to pursue their passion for technology. I enjoy mentoring young enthusiastic students and professionals in tech and judge hackathons for university grads whenever I can.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>The views expressed here are of Aiyappa Machanda and do not represent anyone else or his company.</strong></p><p> </p>
01 Dec, 2022
Aiyappa Machanda
<h2>Digitization and Cloud Utilization in a Changing World</h2><h2> </h2><p>LOS ANGELES, California – Aiyappa Machanda is making waves with several proposed advances as Global Enablement Lead for Amazon Web Services (AWS). A tech engineer by trade, Aiyappa establishes better processes and business directives for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems on Amazon Web Services. This stimulates a seamless digital transformation experience for fortune 500 companies moving to the cloud.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/g8WSd8dN1xY5m8z7QjLczCYMOQlJP98uiBG2YfGKRPnRYK4VJkk6rpQ1oj8nhSWi2mKcDeHCRoDSeHhjS46N6zgZ__LI_EWoCY7n974TE3uauNCmcBPI7pxRrkvQxP6UDf_ydx7_Axfi4y77iq32rr_KrNph33-UI4IwmqoWnBMlNp1Zkm_sUqTneg9hgA"></figure><h2> </h2><p>Through his contributions, Aiyappa Machanda takes a dynamic approach with an incisive mindset, ready to ensure maximum efficiency and innovations on the platform.</p><p> </p><p>Aiyappa Machanda is enabling and helping fortune 500 companies digitally transform their ERP applications to the cloud, thereby helping businesses to become intelligent enterprises to transact, analyze and predict in real-time in an increasingly unpredictable world. Aiyappa helps customers realize this by using intelligent methodologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain.</p><p> </p><h2>Strong Contributions to Digital Transformation</h2><p>Aiyappa Machanda, spoke to us about his work within the company, considered revolutionary among industry circles. “I work to enable our partners and customers to leverage some of our latest innovations some of which are where we can migrate a complex ERP customer landscape to the Cloud in two hours with near zero downtime, which would not cause any impact on a company's production and operations.” Aiyappa says, “My goal is to work backward and be customer obsessed and ensure I digitize our enterprise customers to the cloud in order to drive cost reduction and improve profitability through innovation. I want businesses to focus on running their business and not worry about how much operational capacity they require to run their workloads online while also providing them with all the latest application features to run their end-to-end complex ERP businesses smoothly.”</p><h2> </h2><p>In tackling some of the most complex Fortune 500 companies' digital transformation journey, Aiyappa Machanda has extensively worked to enable paperless shop floor operations, integrated and scalable analytics, and improvements in real-time process modeling and simulation, providing greater clarity in running the business to maximize profits. Aiyappa Machanda also proposed several IOT and big data solutions, accompanying this information with partner solutions, so as to give businesses the greatest level of predictability in their approach in order to maximize their profitability and efficiency. Aiyappa unveils each concept, considering functionality in relation to business, sales, and logistics.</p><h2>Efforts During COVID-19</h2><p>During the COVID-19 Pandemic, these advances proved incredibly helpful in minimizing the natural roadblocks restricting effective vaccine distribution. Advocating for humanitarian causes through his work with ERP solutions, Aiyappa assisted in enabling top pharmaceutical companies to use appropriate solutions in order to manage vaccine shipments globally to ensure demand was met with the volume of vaccines shipped to a given location. Handling escalations, making use of a lush network, a comprehensive supply chain management style, and a secure, reliable, and scalable global Infrastructure without any disruptions and outages. Aiyappa has helped pharmaceutical companies by enabling and using software that delivered billions of vaccines around the world.</p><p>With systems that reflect the highest levels of efficiency created by a company with vast resources, Aiyappa bolsters these factors with incredible potential and ingenuity.</p>
23 Nov, 2022
Aiyappa Machanda
<h2>Meet the Tech Executive - Digitizing Enterprise Customers</h2><p>LOS ANGELES, California – Enterprise-wide digital transformations are happening at a large scale globally which is a key to improving existing operations. Introducing new innovations which are scalable across the globe with minimum or zero disruptions is much needed to enhance this journey. Meet Aiyappa Machanda, a Global Enablement Lead at Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p><p>Through his contributions to the brand, this Tech Engineer takes a dynamic approach with an incisive mindset, ready to ensure maximum efficiency during this digital transformation process.</p><p>Aiyappa Machanda helps fortune 500 companies digitally transform their complex ERP customer landscape’s by providing best practices to help them move from on-premise solutions to the Cloud for better agility, meaning a lower overall data cost and more effective innovative solutions. Also assisting customers to integrate resources and systems across their value chains to support cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integrations, expanding value with Cloud extensions as well as offering guided contextual experiences by providing pre-built industry content to process workflows and automation across business ecosystems.</p><p>Fortune 500 companies digitally transform their ERP applications to the cloud, thereby helping businesses to become intelligent enterprises to transact, analyze and predict in real-time in an increasingly unpredictable world. Aiyappa helps customers realize this by using intelligent methodologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain.</p><h2>Who is Aiyappa Machanda?</h2><p>Aiyappa comes from a small Coffee growing community called Kodagu located in the Southwestern part of India. Kodagu is called the ‘Scotland of India’ due to its beautiful lush green landscapes and is a highly popular tourist destination. Earning his Bachelor’s in Engineering from a University in Bangalore, Aiyappa started his IT journey when he was recruited by SAP Labs as a Software Engineer. Having worked in SAP labs India for 5 years on database analytics and integration technologies before being transferred internally to the SAP US subsidiary in 2014.</p><p>Aiyappa says, “In the US I actively worked with some of the top Fortune 500 companies enabling their digital transformation to the cloud and helped companies integrate and move their mission-critical applications to the cloud.” After 12 years of working for SAP in various big data, analytics, data warehouse, procurement and Integration technologies, Aiyappa left to join Amazon Web services, Inc to further help realize the massive potential in moving ERP solutions to AWS cloud.</p><p>One of the main factors that impact this migration is the downtime that can cause monetary loss to the enterprise. Aiyappa Machanda, Global Enablement Lead at Amazon Web Services spoke with us about his work within the company, considered revolutionary among industry circles. “I'm working to enable customers and partners on tremendous capabilities of our platform some of which is to migrate a complex ERP customer landscape to the Cloud within two hours with near zero downtime, which would not cause any impact on a company's production and operations.” Aiyappa says, “My goal is to work backwards and be customer obsessed and ensure I enable our partners to digitize our enterprise customers to the cloud in order to drive cost reduction and improve profitability through innovation. I want businesses to focus on running their business and not worry about how much operational capacity they require to run their workloads online. Also providing them with all the latest application features to run their end-to-end complex ERP businesses smoothly.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rcwcFJA-EyCtqMZbLf5p_-ioV4XcB5VeylAh8H-MB8z5HiJuhyiH-sYxz_xkFRBogkDg71ywHCdfWk82L8VUzbozFHk28PcpQO8EaxmXcodW--hE-3GjMMfWoUnzX3-qatNJk7pO2PnYEGsvHmnt1R4o9HOPVt8L79jzAffgJ2jPbJayiQRrzg-Uyfu1mw"></figure><h2>The Importance of Digitizing These Processes</h2><p>Digital transformation changes the way an organization operates. Systems, processes, workflow, and culture are all part of this process. In tackling some of the most complex Fortune 500 company’s digital transformation journey, Aiyappa Machanda has extensively worked to enable paperless shop floor operations, integrated and scalable analytics, and improvements in real-time process modeling and simulation, providing greater clarity in running your business to maximize profits. Aiyappa unveils each concept, considering functionality in relation to business, sales, and logistics. He proposed several IOT and big data solutions, accompanying this information with partner solutions, so as to give businesses the greatest level of predictability in their approach in order to maximize their profitability and efficiency.</p><p><strong>The views expressed here are of Aiyappa Machanda and do not represent anyone else or his company.</strong></p><p> </p>
23 Nov, 2022
Aiyappa Machanda
<h2>Expanding Business/Consumer Insights for Enterprise Customers</h2><p>LOS ANGELES, California – Aiyappa Machanda, Global Enablement Lead for Amazon Web Services (AWS) is enabling enterprise customers and partners to digitally transform their businesses to the cloud on AWS to maximize their digital investments by improving product efficiency worldwide and streamlining processes.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ZDs6Ar3amfLQfAxbBPWaqF3935ru9ksryC6mPXxBWaNHAo7rMBQyvvc7D07no_2lpL3ZXSM10kKmEZoI8FF1mvNvbEJPpGA7l6X30xyPHDYteYoU6ttUBd5ee6kf096TFXRDtbG68crNsRRxF39XtzvUD3ff_qF8XKn3Q9n98cQ_YhJ6JsiGbbfbi6tV2Q"></figure><p> </p><p>Through his contributions, Aiyappa Machanda takes a dynamic approach with an incisive mindset, ready to ensure maximum efficiency and Innovations on the platform.</p><p> </p><p>Aiyappa Machanda is enabling and helping fortune 500 companies digitally transform their ERP applications to the cloud, thereby helping businesses to become intelligent enterprises to transact, analyze and predict in real-time in an increasingly unpredictable world. Aiyappa helps customers realize this by using intelligent methodologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain.</p><h2>Utilizing Comprehensive Digital Transformation Methods</h2><p>Aiyappa Machanda, spoke with us about his work in this industry, considered revolutionary among industry circles. “I work to enable our partners and customers to leverage our unique transformational capabilities such as migrating a complex ERP customer landscape to the Cloud within two hours with near zero downtime, which would not cause any impact on a company's production and operations.” Aiyappa says, “My goal is to work backward and be customer obsessed and ensure I digitize our enterprise customers to the cloud in order to drive cost reduction and improve profitability through innovation. I want businesses to focus on running their business and not worry about how much operational capacity they require to run their workloads online and also provide them with all the latest application features to run their end-to-end complex ERP businesses smoothly.”</p><p> </p><p>In tackling some of the most complex Fortune 500 companies' digital transformation journey, Aiyappa Machanda has extensively worked to enable paperless shop floor operations, integrated and scalable analytics, and improvements in real-time process modeling and simulation, providing greater clarity in running the business to maximize profits. Aiyappa Machanda also proposed several IOT and big data solutions, accompanying this information with partner solutions, so as to give businesses the greatest level of predictability in their approach in order to maximize their profitability and efficiency. Aiyappa unveils each concept, considering functionality in relation to business, sales, and logistics.</p><h2>Humanitarian Efforts During the Pandemic</h2><p>Advocating for humanitarian causes through his work with ERP solutions, Aiyappa assisted in enabling top pharmaceutical companies to use appropriate solutions in order to manage vaccine shipments globally to ensure demand was met with the volume of vaccines shipped to a given location. Handling escalations, making use of a lush network, a comprehensive supply chain management style, and a secure, reliable, and scalable global Infrastructure without any disruptions and outages, Aiyappa has helped pharmaceutical companies by enabling and using software that delivered billions of vaccines around the world.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The views expressed here are of Aiyappa Machanda and do not represent anyone else or his company.</strong></p><h2> </h2>
12 Jan, 2023
Aiyappa Machanda
<h2>Widespread Digitization of Enterprise Customers to Cloud Announced</h2><p>LOS ANGELES, California – Businesses are reliant on Information Technology that requires time and resources for implementing, maintaining, and updating on-premise software for their operations. What if we provided companies pay as you go options and leveraged readily built business applications that provide and perform all required business operations without having to write a single line of code? And what if you could do this without having to maintain infrastructure or spend on IT resources to monitor workloads?</p><p>Enterprise customers are currently digitizing and making their way to the cloud, reducing unwanted IT spending through digital transformation. With digital transformation in place, there is an opportunity for companies to be more strategic in their IT operations and focus on building innovative products while not having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.</p><h2>Do We Need Coding Skills?</h2><p>According to<a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-02-15-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-low-code-development-technologies-market-to-grow-23-percent-in-2021"> Gartner</a>, The global market for low code no code tools have shot up to $13.8 Billion in 2021. An average of 41% of non-IT employees are building or customizing applications. Gartner also predicts that by 2024, three-quarters of large enterprises will be using at least four low-code tools and low-code technology is likely to be responsible for upwards of 65% of total application development. Gartner further forecasted that half of all new low-code clients will be business buyers that are outside the IT organization by end of 2025. What this addresses is the growing shortage of IT employees and the ability of business users to use the low-code/no-code platform to build intelligent applications responsible for the digital transformation of industries by addressing the growing needs of a digitized world with less skilled IT labor.</p><p>We recently spoke with Aiyappa Machanda, Global Enablement Lead at Amazon Web Services. “I'm working to enable our partners and customers to become an intelligent enterprise by leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning(ML) no-code solutions which help companies accelerate delivery of solutions down to hours or days and use them to make intelligent predictions on bulk datasets – all without writing a single line of code”.</p><p>Aiyappa says. “My goal is to work backwards and be customer obsessed and ensure I enable and digitize our enterprise customers to the cloud in order to drive cost reduction and improve profitability through innovation. I want businesses to focus on running their business and not worry about how much operational capacity they require to run their workloads online and also provide them with all the latest application features to run their end-to-end complex ERP businesses smoothly.”</p><h2>Impact on Enterprise Customers</h2><p>By using low-code/no-code tools, you can now generate predictions without needing to write any code. A business Analyst for example can autonomously start gaining insights from their data by using it with local datasets and with just a few clicks they can prepare and join their datasets, analyze estimated accuracy, verify impact and generate predictions all without the need for pulling an expert and with zero coding knowledge.</p><h2>About Aiyappa Machanda</h2><p>Aiyappa Machanda is a Global Enablement Lead at Amazon Web Services, Inc. Helping fortune 500 companies digitally transform their Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications to the cloud thereby helping businesses to become intelligent enterprises to transact, analyze and predict in real-time in an increasingly unpredictable world. He helps customers realize this by using intelligent methodologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotic Process Automation, Blockchain, and Global Networks.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The views expressed here are of Aiyappa Machanda and do not represent anyone else or his company. To learn more, contact Aiyappa Machanda at </strong><a href="mailto:aiyappa.machanda@gmail.com"><strong>aiyappa.machanda@gmail.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Kanin Asva
<h2><strong>Kanin Asva: Helping Asian and American Business Spheres Collide</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyUAAABEgAQADvb%2BtgBumBEuHr1nD2Tmyc%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.XCrnXtD3oFiWYM6MT2ip3asor5Bde8usvNmLu4b3fq_TIFAfwiaTUVMGl3fddEjIiRlOsJYShzksMxAslDiskWxB-as42LCNQe0hPeE9O-kIV9fAzQjD3upDHXG8Mbm1mF8YxyjiRVEi09JohKbctrroDfVIxZ_RqkUhbwVriWpwokVmWWFNYRVqNXR8uhCFbaj4uXWJl3wUpzm_d_imdBQb_Q1e84zrPsflainRpRCqlTk7n8Q2iTllAor9SZ_l47d3OVhOCzAcWrH8I0-DJBT0GpcaygTQFgmjtt1I1yE0MKAWz1BnafedMkzyPISAkhWAxJlrTNEF4hKAIE8XYQ&X-OWA-CANARY=tf6sfPKhtE2L8KQNCT4yIWBN-kmCydoYmnJmG8ctEi9GCnGqsxspjXJO1jsFlfH5sTbAfDWZEvI.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p><strong>NEW YORK –</strong> Kanin Asvaplungprohm ('Asva') is the founder of <a href="https://robust.vc">ROBUST</a>; a venture capital firm focused on supporting innovation across borders. Committed to bridging cultural gaps to link investors and innovators between North America and Southeast Asia, Asva defines one of his greatest strengths as making stellar connections with other human beings.</p><p>While he was born in Asia, the border-breaking young maverick defines himself as a citizen of the world, boasting a proficiency in connecting with people from all walks of life. A Master of Financial Analysis, summa cum laude from the University of San Francisco, Asva holds a breadth of experience managing up to $200m effectively. </p><p>With expertise in principal investment, analysis, and risk management, Asva has previously worked with the likes of Dynafolio, Marwin Technologies, Bangkok Bank, and Econ One Research. By 2021, he was utilizing approaches developed over his entire career as Venture Partner at Oyster Ventures, a fintech-focused fund, before founding ROBUST later that year.</p><h2> </h2><h2><strong>ROBUST is Powering Innovation</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyUAAABEgAQANl51bQLEvJFmsuGjMZICpo%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlLmNvbSIsInVjIjoiM2EyNDNiMTkyYWMyNDY3MDk2MjI2NDU4ZmZiOGVhZDAiLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJrbXNpXCJdIiwidmVyIjoiRXhjaGFuZ2UuQ2FsbGJhY2suVjEiLCJhcHBjdHhzZW5kZXIiOiJPd2FEb3dubG9hZEAxOTlmNjMwYy1jOWVhLTRmMzMtYWM5NS1kMjIxMWMxODE0MTMiLCJpc3NyaW5nIjoiU0lQIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTIyNTkyNjUxMjU1XCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiMzIwN2NlNGMtMGMxYS00Zjg2LWE2MDMtYTJhYTQ3MTE2NWFkXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS00NDE4NDg2NTQtMTAyNDc3OTUyMS04ODAxNTg0MjYtMzgyOTgxNDZcIn0iLCJuYmYiOjE2Njg3ODg4MzgsImV4cCI6MTY2ODc4OTQzOCwiaXNzIjoiMDAwMDAwMDItMDAwMC0wZmYxLWNlMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwQDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImF1ZCI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMC9hdHRhY2htZW50cy5vZmZpY2UubmV0QDE5OWY2MzBjLWM5ZWEtNGYzMy1hYzk1LWQyMjExYzE4MTQxMyIsImhhcHAiOiJvd2EifQ.XCrnXtD3oFiWYM6MT2ip3asor5Bde8usvNmLu4b3fq_TIFAfwiaTUVMGl3fddEjIiRlOsJYShzksMxAslDiskWxB-as42LCNQe0hPeE9O-kIV9fAzQjD3upDHXG8Mbm1mF8YxyjiRVEi09JohKbctrroDfVIxZ_RqkUhbwVriWpwokVmWWFNYRVqNXR8uhCFbaj4uXWJl3wUpzm_d_imdBQb_Q1e84zrPsflainRpRCqlTk7n8Q2iTllAor9SZ_l47d3OVhOCzAcWrH8I0-DJBT0GpcaygTQFgmjtt1I1yE0MKAWz1BnafedMkzyPISAkhWAxJlrTNEF4hKAIE8XYQ&X-OWA-CANARY=w18H81eVLUuzbZRsnyvTM0ARRXOCydoYs3YwwfCO0pj5Woz4N2YhVSikiXZyoMEL2CLUraKPRno.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>With ROBUST, named for the vitality and strength he wishes to communicate to investors and founders, Asva focuses support on innovators that are solving today's problems with tomorrow's methods. Whether taking an approach centered on sustainability, streamlining complicated business processes, or limitless innovation, ROBUST backs its portfolio companies for the long haul, affording capital investment while assisting in drumming up financial support from investors worldwide. ROBUST's most recent partnerships have been forged with these concepts in mind, as they offer exciting avenues that could lead to significant shifts in their respective industries.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>ROBUST's Partnerships</strong></h2><p> </p><p><a href="https://offsight.com">Offsight</a> is solving the most common challenges of offsite and project-based manufacturing, utilizing seamless quality tracking and operation management features to help factory managers more conveniently track progress and tackle quality issues when they occur. With the ability to filter data by a specific project or work order, users could easily manage and track several different processes with ease. Holding vast task management capabilities and reporting processes, and means to track labor costs and timesheets, Offsight fits perfectly in a world where business processes are handled collaboratively more than ever.</p><p>Another new partner of ROBUST, emerging life sciences company <a href="https://symbiome.com/">Symbiome</a>, prides itself on keeping products organic, sustainable, and as minimal as possible. With a name referencing a more holistic phase of human history when people "lived in symbiosis with the natural world," Symbiome is focused on supplementing modern skin biomes with greater microbial diversity to produce stronger, healthier skin cells. Based in San Francisco, the brand eschews the chemical ingredients common to various cleansers, vouching to utilize simple, powerful ingredients like Geranium Leaf Oil, Passion Fruit Seed Extract, and Sanoma Leaf Oil.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Kanin Asva, Meeting Today's Obstacles with Innovation</strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/sam%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADE3Y2IyOGNmLTg0NzUtNDgzYi1hMWJiLWI2MjE2ZDhlMmQyNwBGAAAAAACjEDy%2BFSP9ToCVgD1yDrfDBwCcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAAAAAAEMAACcSfH2jwk8QLw5G6oBfpkRAABkEKyUAAABEgAQACoNYz7sGo1Ju2uIFj4A8ik%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.k0s7wjUbspmm1pP_rnSO1RGJVx18pT_hLls7FAsfHUE7-sVKSez9XOQe67nxCcH6jZXv-xreQXm1pdj3MbJH2KwIn_GvB1q5GrY7sDynDL0GxDCd_YtcJPgM9kc59i9fLiq4q4TzQIXFUslgI0PQdRtZGaUbFRa03VjezQboflmQgqOU8Shcdt6nb56G4f0z0I5v34qzSUXmoMjLZTxi2xu9zeEfqEM4ck1WwpFbm38kErCkS4yV5xajwVsgPq71Pb-hEQvnCNqN6EBMYQkYICRtk1TgUIl2NLq_D3Ouc-dO5va10Rsq03iI5y8HRy-wHUROjNHQw54hI5Fs2CGCVw&X-OWA-CANARY=DcpchPoEFEuSt_CG5xesqHAFP4yCydoYf9bTqwHur96NoaN26gJ2xwSt7Fk6ALVcG_ruDp_RqTw.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221111004.06&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>As founder of ROBUST, trailblazer Asva supports companies that provide novel approaches to modern issues across industries. In a recent interview, he spoke of his passion and drive. When asked about advice for founders hoping to break into an industry, Kanin said: "Cut out the noise, focus and don't doubt yourself. People only understand things from their level of perception, within the parameters of their agreement with reality."</p><p>As an investor, Asva respects his partners' distinct visions, fashioning himself as an investor that a founder can be thankful to have to support them when the going gets rough. He additionally offers founders special access to Southeast Asian markets, expanding businesses' reach beyond the bounds of the US. With access to crucial resources, sharp decision-making skills, and sensibilities marrying a fundamental and dynamic investment approach, Asva is the visionary venture capital has been waiting for.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.robust.vc/"><strong>ROBUST.vc</strong></a></p><p><strong>Or follow Kanin Asva on </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasva"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/gemkanin"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkanin/?hl=en"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>
30 Nov, 2022
Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Nafeel Ahmed Relaunches Ibiza Bar and Lounge, Focusing on Health and Wellness
<p>Nafeel Ahmed, CEO and founder of Ibiza Bar and Lounge, has had over ten years in the business and is still maintaining momentum, even after the six-year anniversary of this passion project and restaurant. After completing a million-dollar renovation, Ibiza Bar and Lounge is back in the full swing of Atlanta’s bustling nightlife. </p><p>As 2022 comes to close, Ibiza Bar and Lounge, located in downtown Duluth, Georgia is hosting several upcoming events. The venue, having first launched in 2016 as a nightclub for private events and parties, maintains a steady stream of celebrations which includes a New Years Masquerade Ball, which will also double as a charity event. A portion of the proceeds of this party will be going toward local homeless relief foundations.</p><p>This is just one of the many charitable events that Nafeel will be hosting at Ibiza Bar and Lounge. The CEO expresses that he hopes that by organizing charity events around his holiday celebrations, he will be able to bring in more revenue for the organizations. </p><p>In addition to the philanthropic spirit Nafeel hopes to introduce his customers to his passion for health and wellness. With the new year quickly approaching, people tend to shift their resolutions and goals toward their physical fitness goals. Nafeel and his team at Ibiza Bar recognize this desire and work to fulfill it. </p><p>The bar is introducing a new section to its menu in 2023, which will feature more health-conscious choices. Some of these options will include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free meals. Their updated menu will serve as the first step to maintain inclusivity to all diet types and extend its health and wellness goals to its clients.</p><p>In addition to the Bar’s new menu options, Ibiza will begin hosting ZUMBA nights, where licensed ZUMBA instructors will come to the venue and offer lessons. These fitness-focused evenings will happen throughout January and February. Ibiza Bar and Lounge hopes to make this added event an annual occurrence, as the new years continue to roll. </p><p>Nafeel has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Marketing and business became a passion for him while he was in high school. Even before social media, Nafeel worked hard to achieve his goals. Nafeel’s vision was to make a place that could be a top party destination in Atlanta, where people could relax and enjoy quality food and atmosphere. Reflecting on his past, Nafeel remembers how he never wanted to miss the chance to make his friends and family members feel amazing on their special days, and so in turn, Ibiza Bar hosts birthday events for each sign of the astrological zodiac chart. </p><p>Ahmed managed to pave his way to success, despite not having the approval and support from his father on his career choice. Nafeel and his family hail from the Middle East and are Muslim. His father was disappointed from the very beginning and refused to support his career choice. </p><p>“Promoting nightclubs, being in the company of women, and consuming alcohol were all against his cultural and religious convictions,” explains Nafeel. “It was not the life he wanted for me, so he was really against it from the start.” Despite these hardships, Nafeel overcame the judgements and self-doubt and decided to embark on the journey of opening his very own lounge bar in downtown Duluth. </p><p>As the business grows, Nafeel aims to bring Ibiza Bar and Lounge closer to the restaurant style business model by offering catering. This process will begin in 2023 and is the first of many steps in building a brand from the dream he started in 2016. </p><p>Nafeel attributes a portion of his success to his ability to recognize opportunity and take risks when the need arises. Additionally, he owns a marketing social media management company where he helps other businesses expand using one of the most powerful marketing tools. </p><p>“Ibiza had its success, not only because there is always a great vibe in there, but because of the work that my team and I put in on the social media aspect to expand our reach.”</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Nafeel Ahmed, CEO and Entrepreneur, Discusses Multi-Platform Success
<p>CEO and founder of Ibiza Bar and Lounge, Nafeel Ahmed, has curated a top party destination in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. After over ten years as a self-started entrepreneur, Nafeel has turned his passion project into a thriving business. Ibiza Bar is home to several popular events in Duluth, including their upcoming New Years Masquerade Ball, and Capricorn Bash. </p><p>Nafeel remembers that even in his adolescence, he cared very deeply about making the people in his life feel important on their special days, such as birthdays and anniversaries. This interest in celebrations has leaked into his professional life, where Ahmed hosts celebrations that he hopes everyone can enjoy at his lounge bar.</p><p>Ahmed worked hard to pave his way as a successful businessman, despite not having the approval and support from his father on his career path. Nafeel and his family hail from the Middle East and are Muslim. His father was disappointed from the beginning and refused to support his career choice. </p><p>“This was not the life he wanted for me,” Nafeel explains. “Promoting nightclubs, being in the company of women, and consuming alcohol were all against his cultural and religious convictions.” Regardless of these hardships, Nafeel overcame the judgements of others and his own self-doubt and worked hard on the dream of opening his very own business in downtown Atlanta. </p><p>Now, over six years after its launch, Ibiza Bar and Lounge is no longer just a pipe-dream. After completing a million-dollar renovation, Ibiza is back in the full swing of Atlanta’s bustling nightlife, with over 48,000 check-ins on Facebook, and a 4.2 star ratings on Google. </p><p>Nafeel also owns and operates three other companies, including GA Slingshot Rentals LLC, ATL Boat Rental LLC, and Atlanta Connect LLC. These businesses are just a few other ways in which Nafeel can help connect with the world around him in an entrepreneurial manner.</p><p>Through his luxury rental businesses, Nafeel hopes to build relationships with local musicians and video producers who may need boats or cars for their photo and video shoots. He expresses that he wants to bring the laid-back, high-end Miami feel to Atlanta.</p><p>Atlanta Connect LLC focuses more closely with other business people and entrepreneurs who may need help with promotions and marketing. Nafeel has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Marketing and business became a passion for him while he was in high school. Even before social media was relevant, Nafeel worked hard to achieve his goals through other means. He understood the marketing potential that exists by simply distributing flyers, as well as collecting emails and phone numbers to build a physical database of clients. </p><p>Through Atlanta Connect, Nafeel can offer these same practices to other small businesses, providing website building and graphic design. </p><p>Nafeel’s vision was to create an environment that could be a top party destination in Atlanta, where people could relax and enjoy quality food, drink, and atmosphere. Ibiza Bar and Lounge is the physical manifestation of Nafeel’s dreams. The food and drinks served are a reflection of the namesake: Ibiza, Spain, an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. </p><p>Apart from his successful entrepreneurial career, Ahmed is also an active philanthropist. He has run several charity events throughout the years, including a food drive for local homeless shelters, and a toy drive for Atlanta's children's center during the holiday season. He also donates proceeds from the New Year celebrations at Ibiza Bar to local homeless relief foundations. </p><p>Thanks to Nafeel’s 10 years of experience in marketing and branding as well as his awesome team at Ibiza, the bar is one of the most in-demand venues for private events and parties in Georgia. As the business grows, Nafeel aims to bring Ibiza Bar and Lounge closer to the restaurant style business model by offering catering. This process will begin in 2023 and is the first of many steps in building a brand from the dream he started in 2016. </p><p>Nafeel speaks of his success and attributes it to his ability to recognize opportunity and take risks. The entrepreneur and business owner is also the head of a marketing social media management company where he helps other businesses expand. </p><p>“Success is peace of mind,” Nafeel explains. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, or what your background is. Self satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” </p>
06 Dec, 2022
Ibiza Bar and Lounge to Host Several Events as the Year Comes to an End
<p><i>ATLANTA, Georgia—</i>As 2022 comes to close, Ibiza Bar and Lounge, located in downtown Duluth, Georgia is hosting several upcoming events. The venue, having first launched in 2016 as a nightclub for private events and parties, maintains a steady stream of celebrations such as a New Years Masquerade Ball, a “Capricorn Bash”, as well as several entrepreneurial based partnership pop-ups.</p><p>“Atlanta is the melting pot of diversity here in Georgia,” Ahmed explains, “but we want to bring this type of diversity all over the United States.” Ibiza Bar draws its inspiration directly from its namesake: Ibiza, Spain, an island located in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><p>With the intentions of starting the year off with the same momentum they’ve acquired in 2022, Ibiza Bar and Lounge will once again be hosting its Winter in Wonderland event, which doubles as a birthday bash for the CEO and Founder, Nafeel Ahmed.</p><p>As the ball drops in Time Square, Ibiza Bar and Lounge will also be hosting their own New Year’s celebration at the venue. The New Years Masquerade Ball will feature a champagne toast, along with a countdown to 2023. This event will also double as a charity, where a portion of the proceeds from the nightclub will go toward local homeless relief foundations.</p><p>January and February will also feature several events, including Zumba nights and a Valentines party. The Lounge is excited to use these new events as opportunities for community outreach. The company has announced that they will be hosting several upcoming artists from the Atlanta area, in addition to several entrepreneurial pop-up shops. </p><p>These pop-up events will highlight specific local businesses which can include upcoming designers, or holistic product creators. Nafeel explains that he is excited for his business to be working closely with entrepreneurs in his own neighborhood and community, to promote the growth of small businesses in Atlanta.</p><p>This drive toward community growth was sparked after the pandemic hit in 2020. In order to help revive business after COVID, Ahmed and the rest of the team at Ibiza Bar and Lounge began a demolition project on the lounge, which costed close to a million dollars and lasted four months, reaching completion in June 2021. </p><p>The venue is in the process of continuing its live DJ presence as well as hosting other live music in concert on-site. Ibiza Bar is excited for 2023 and the new upcoming projects that will continue rolling out. With the hopes of settling into the restaurant business model, extending further beyond its nightlife style, Ibiza Bar and Lounge will soon offer catering for private parties and corporate events.</p><p><i>Ibiza Bar and Lounge is open to patrons at least 21 years of age from Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00PM to 3:00AM (EST). Must have a valid ID to enter. For more information about Ibiza Bar and Lounge, in addition to all reservation and event inquiries, see their Instagram @ibizaatlanta, visit their website, or contact:</i></p><p><i>Nafeel Ahmed </i></p><p><i>678-655-0520</i></p><p><i>info@IbizaAtl.com</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.Ibizaatl.com&t=h.eJxFjcEOgyAQBX_FcG5BUBf15LWfseCqtFANwZjY9N8bemivb15mXmyPnvUFW1LaeiGO4-A3407E5LldA7sU7JH5k9Ia5ynVTaOgluK-e4eDCxtFt4frFvNbkNGtqkZNZSfBABkobWe1IYmV0oRCAkBbQ1Mprtosp68cJyJ_4hJoHOaA7tceM_4v7w__GjXo.MEUCICLZk0xPd4e8UweJe3FMLPmRMu0WVVD9Mb32HXJzmF_sAiEA-AL4qHvIZWK8OU-H4irHIUx90WUbZdxPkIDxLqSee4E"><i>www.Ibizaatl.com</i></a></p>
28 Jun, 2023
Stephen Ngang
<p>Metro Care Human Services to Offer Independent Living for the Disabled in Minneapolis/St. Paul</p><p>MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota–<a href="https://www.metrocareservicesmn.com/">Metro Care Human Services</a>, which empowers the journey of holistic healing for its clients, has announced it will soon provide independent housing for adults with disabilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The new program adds to Metro Care Human Services’ menu of services that include mental health counseling, intervention, case management, advocacy, rehabilitation, relocation, and Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) assistance.</p><p>The founder of Metro Care Human Services, <a href="https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/arnold-kubei-cameroon-immigrant-small-business-success-minnesota/">Arnold Kubei</a>, explains that the organization will be providing minimal support to individuals who would like to live independently in their own apartment. Currently in Minneapolis/St. Paul, the average monthly rent of a 1-bedroom unit plus utilities is $725, and shared living for a 2-bedroom unit plus utilities is between $550-$600 per person. For individuals with disabilities, these costs mean they often face difficulties living on their own.</p><p>“We saw a real need to expand because so many adults with disabilities could not afford market rates for apartments,” says Kubei. “For some, this only added to their sense of isolation and loneliness. By helping our clients to live on their own, we hope they will feel more integrated into their community, be empowered to form relationships with their neighbors, and grow in confidence.”</p><p>The expansion will be completed in the spring of 2023, when Metro Care Human Services plans to add 28 more beds for its clients, bringing its total to 93. The organization’s staff will work with nursing homes, other housing facilities, and government agencies to identify adults with disabilities who would like to live in an apartment and to help them relocate. Metro Care Human Services also plans to open an Intensive Residential Treatment facility to transition individuals into the community.</p><p>Those who are interested in learning more about Metro Care Human Services’ independent housing or other services are invited to visit the organization’s website or to call its Woodbury office at 651-528-7141. Languages spoken include English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hmong, and Somali.</p><p><i>Metro Care Human Services was founded by Arnold Kubei, an asylee from Cameroon who is strengthening social services and housing for nursing home residents, people with disabilities, and former prisoners in the Twin Cities. Kubei uses his own story of personal rebirth to inspire his clients, as he went bankrupt and lost everything when the gas storage tank at the station he owned was discovered to be leaking. Understanding that failure is only temporary, Kubei persevered, working as a security counselor and for the City of Minneapolis before incorporating Metro Care Human Services, which supports hard-to-house people as they transition into new homes.</i></p><p><i>For information about Metro Care Human Services, including its new program for adults with disabilities, please see the organization’s </i><a href="https://www.metrocareservicesmn.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Metro Care Human Services</i></p><p><i>651-528-7141</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info.intake@metrocareservicesmn.com"><i>info.intake@metrocareservicesmn.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Hao Yanmei
<p><strong>VANCARO Jewelry Now Offers Affordable Custom Wedding and Engagement Rings</strong></p><p>HONG KONG, China – <a href="https://www.vancaro.com/">VANCARO</a>, an e-commerce company making affordable, yet exquisitely-designed fashion jewelry available to the masses, now offers custom wedding and engagement rings on its website. The expansion into engagement and wedding jewelry is part of a strategic move to offer its customers more choices. Remaining true to its core mission, which is to send love while creating memorable moments, VANCARO provides high-quality rings at affordable prices to meet a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Featured engagement ring collections currently available on the website include The Moissanite Ring and The Affordable Engagement Ring. Visitors are able to shop by desired shape and metal with unlimited style options. With inflation forecasted to be a harsh reality this holiday season and into the new year, VANCARO believes the affordable engagement rings and its <a href="https://www.vancaro.com/">wedding ring sets</a> are the best option for couples on a budget. </p><p><strong>The story of VANCARO</strong></p><p>Based on the belief that there was once a lack of imagination in the design of fashion products, Lynlin Vancaro started VANCARO in 2009. Through the years, she and her husband have established strong relationships with manufacturing partners in China, Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries to better serve customers with a new way to buy high-quality pieces at affordable prices without compromising workmanship. Lynlin’s design concepts follow the merits of modern and classical style, ethnic flavor, and international trends. In addition to her own design collections, she has worked with some of the world’s top fashion designers from New York, London, Paris, and Milan, with plans to continue to launch their creations. </p><p>The company is continuously making improvements to its website to ensure visitors are getting a faster and more efficient shopping experience. VANCARO reveals that new payment methods have been added to its e-commerce site, including the option to make easy monthly payments through PayPal. Faster shipping is also a newly added feature that VANCARO is pleased to offer its customers. Just in time for the holidays, it has launched its Buy 1 Get 1 50% off, Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale. </p><p><i>For more information about VANCARO, please visit its website: </i><a href="https://www.vancaro.com"><i>www.vancaro.com</i></a><i>.</i></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Hao Yanmei
<p><strong>VANCARO Expands Jewelry Line To Include Custom Engagement And Wedding Ring Sets</strong></p><p>HONG KONG, China – VANCARO, an e-commerce company that provides unique, well-crafted, and affordable fashion jewelry, has launched a recent expansion of its line of products to include engagement and wedding ring sets. The new custom ring sets add to the company’s other products, which include necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. With the rollout of its new ring options, the company aims to provide its customers with more affordable choices when it comes to selecting the right ring. </p><p>VANCARO explains that inflation will heavily impact shopping and gift buying this holiday season as a recession is predicted to take a stronghold on the nation’s economy as we head into the new year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation is up 8.2% from one year ago, revealing a forty-year high. With the lower and middle classes pinching pennies to make up for increased grocery, energy, and housing costs, consumers are finding new ways to survive on less. </p><p>“We are excited to expand our products into engagement and wedding jewelry,” says Lynlin Vancaro, Founder of <a href="https://www.vancaro.com/">VANCARO</a>. “Acknowledging that inflation is impacting consumers, we feel that our affordable ring sets are the best choice for couples on a budget. Customers may care about the price more when they are shopping.”</p><p>Vancaro reveals that all of the company’s jewelry is crafted and designed in-house and made from high-quality stone and metal materials. </p><p>Additionally, recent advancements to its website are allowing customers to receive faster shipping options at lower costs. Other website improvements include new payment features offering monthly payment plans supported through PayPal.</p><p>“We are continuously optimizing our website’s performance to bring a better shopping experience to our customers, says Vancaro.” “We care about customers and feel that with the development of human civilization, jewelry is also evolving constantly in different styles. We believe it will always be a rigid demand for human beings to express their emotions, especially love. As long as there is human civilization, there will be the need to express love. We hope our jewelry can be the best choice for our customers to express their love to their loved ones.”</p><p><i>VANCARO was founded over a decade ago by jewelry designer and internet entrepreneur Lynlin Vancaro and her husband with a core mission to help others spread love and all the joy that comes with it. Lynlin has created her own fashion collections and has worked with the world’s top fashion designers from New York, London, Paris, and Milan. The company will continue to focus on creating jewelry on the merits of modern and classical style, ethnic flavor, and international trends with an emphasis on serving the budgets of all of its customers. </i></p><p><i>For more information about VANCARO, please visit its website: </i><a href="http://www.vancaro.com"><i>www.vancaro.com</i></a><i>, or contact: service@vancaro.com.</i></p>
11 Jan, 2023
Prabhpreet Gill
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t_FTcz-mLL5ST621xr0it5reTcYGmeNehK-ZN82tW8K3BY9fegiLHRP8KxC795OicUz9H_UCWhn-eg_wpXkOS1faKEiaiX6eROhoCUUl8t0tE3VSASfmLH_dTnnRYag0AVS4X0Epnq2o8BcQOst9Anso1anwGjc2HqNlb1RFE_P8ZG3oxlWgPMPQeLRq4w"></figure><p><strong>Prabhpreet Gill Drives Success in Technology Transfer</strong></p><p>As a Technology Licensing Associate with Princeton University’s Office of Technology Licensing team, Prabhpreet Gill protects and manages new inventions and creates commercialization pathways so that new inventions can be licensed to private entities who can further develop them into products and services for societal benefit. His work has been published in the Delaware Business Times, he won the AUTM Howard Bremer Scholar Award in 2019, he is a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), and serves on several boards, including the New Jersey chapter of the Licensing Executive Society, the Eastern Regional Planning Committee, Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and the Editorial Advisory board of Elsevier’s Invention Disclosure Journal.</p><p>Gill holds a Professional Science Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. Prior to joining Princeton, he served as a Licensing Associate at the University of Delaware for close to 3 years, where he worked to commercialize university research by forming successful partnerships with the private sector. There, he was part of the team that secured $200,000 proof of concept funding from the University City Science Center in Philadelphia to develop a medical device for children with cerebral palsy. This funding advanced key research and a successful startup was formed aimed at developing robotic ankle foot orthosis for these children.</p><p>For the last 4 years, Gill has worked at Princeton University. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of technologies from various departments. He interacts with faculty members to solicit invention disclosures, he conducts patentability and commercial viability assessment, interfaces with patent attorneys to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and develops commercialization strategies to translate new technologies from laboratory to the marketplace. In addition, Gill engages with the private sector to negotiate agreements in the process of technology transfer and works on all IP related matters for industry-sponsored research agreements.</p><p>Gill manages interactions between the internal side of the tech transfer process - the researchers - and the external stakeholders. “The two sides don't always speak the same language, so to speak,” he says. “I'm able to serve as a liaison to connect the two aspects of technology transfer.” Gill's role is to understand the needs and interests of all parties, find potential opportunities, and draft proof of concept proposals and build a commercialization pathway for these technologies.</p><p>He also works to analyze new inventions that might have commercial potential, and act on them in a timely manner by securing intellectual property (IP) rights. “IP rights incentivize industry professionals to develop inventions into products and services,” he says.</p><p>When it comes to research and innovation, Prabhpreet Gill is at the heart of progress. His expertise is highly sought after in his industry, and he was recently invited to speak at the AUTM Annual Conference to discuss how feedback and metrics of industry engagement are being used by Technology Transfer Offices to better understand the needs of the market, and make informed decisions about commercialization strategies to drive success. </p><p>“For a technology transfer professional,” says Gill, “success means to be able to take an invention that is created in our institution to an industry partner that can turn it into a product or service, thereby creating an impact on our society. The impact can be in the form of a new drug that saves millions of lives, or the creation of new jobs resulting from university spinouts.” He says that his career demands an understanding of technology, its commercial potential, and the ability to weave a pathway toward its commercialization. His field stands at the intersection of science, business, and law. “The most important skill in this profession,” he says, “is to effectively manage and facilitate the transfer of cutting-edge innovations from academia to industry by creating value for all stakeholders, with the underlying mission of serving humanity.” </p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhpreet-gill-2b0b1947/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabhpreet-gill-2b0b1947/</a></p>
18 Nov, 2022
Five Reasons Why Electrolytes Powder Plus is a Gamechanger
<p>If you are exhausted and overwhelmed by the cluttered market of electrolyte mixes, you aren’t alone. The products offered these days are disappointing, lacking in natural flavor, and overpacked with sugars and sodium. Diana Sua, founder and CEO of PowderVitamin, recognized this after her disappointment with the products she was finding on the market.</p><p>After ten years of dedicated research, and carefully trying out hundreds of formulas, Diana Sua, alongside her team at PowderVitamin developed a new electrolyte mix, which launched in September 2022.<a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB"> Electrolytes Powder Plus</a> is an electrolyte mix that is “formulated to improve focus and boost energy without the junk, and a delicious way to optimize hydration”. The product is an all-natural alternative to the electrolyte mixes typically found in stores. While the company currently offers one flavor that “tastes just like lemonade”, in November 2022, they will be launching four new flavors.</p><p>“Dealing with all the work and chores around the house, I had trouble finding the energy to go to the gym and play with my baby. I was looking for something that will give me that much-needed boost, but I only realized that there is a big need for clean ingredients in the electrolyte world,” Sua explains. “The formulas on the market are not balanced, and the ingredients they have are junk—a lot of sugars and artificial additives.”</p><p>Diana, with her team at PowderVitamin worked to find a healthy and tasty balance to create an all-natural and healthy electrolyte mix option for people who need an extra energy boost, without all of the added junk that they were finding in their competitors.</p><p>With an extensive variety of products on the shelves, and new ones continuously entering the market, it can feel overwhelming to narrow down the options and find the one that is right for you. With that in mind, here are a few reasons why Electrolyte Powder Plus could be the gamechanger you might be looking for:</p><p><strong>1.</strong> <strong>Electrolytes Powder Plus’s formula has been in the works for ten years, and is grounded in nutritional science.</strong></p><p>The role that electrolytes play in the human body is big, and Sua explains that this is something that should be taken seriously. Studies show that <a href="https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20100624/90-percent-in-us-get-too-much-salt-5-foods-blamed">the average American consumes more salt in their diet</a> than they should and that they ingest <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1125285/">too much sodium but not enough potassium</a>.</p><p>“Your body on the cellular level is governed by these sodium-potassium pumps. They are what keeps you alive,” says Sua. “And if you don’t have the right sodium or potassium balance in your body, it won’t stay healthy for long.” She explains that the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula has the right amount of every ingredient body needs to function at maximum power. “That is the reason our formula hits home when it comes to things like focus and energy.”</p><p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>It contains valuable nutrients that the body needs.</strong></p><p>In addition to providing the right amount of sodium and potassium, Electrolytes Powder Plus contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> <strong>There’s no junk!</strong></p><p>The formula that Sua and her company worked so hard to develop contains zero sugars, zero carbs, and no additives. This makes it one of the only all-natural mixes found on the market today.</p><p><strong>4.</strong> <strong>It tastes good.</strong></p><p>Electrolyte Powder Plus tastes just like lemonade and isn’t chalky or clumpy like other electrolyte mixes you might find in stores. Additionally, PowderVitamin is launching four new flavors in the month of November 2022.</p><p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>It’s affordable.</strong></p><p>PowderVitamin’s website says quite simply that everyone needs a little boost from time to time. One goal that Sua also had while building the PowderVitamin brand was that they wanted to bring an affordable product to the US and with that in mind, took the time to test their product with several different focus groups. “I wanted to offer something that people can’t get at a better deal from anywhere else.” Sua says. “I want to really make a difference for the average person, so we start our costs at $0.30 per serving.”</p><p>Diana does note, however that this formula doesn’t replace vitamins but instead, helps supplement them. “If we don’t treat our bodies the way we should and supply them with the necessary nutrients each day, we’ll be in trouble,” Sua suggests. “After all, we are what we eat, but sometimes we need to eat an impossible amount of food to get the right nutrients. You can’t eat just salad the whole day every day, and that’s why you have Electrolytes Powder Plus to help you out – a healthy product that is balanced and only uses clean ingredients to give your body the energy and a focus boost you deserve.”</p>
11 Nov, 2022
PowderVitamin Explains Why Electrolytes Are Important
<p>Electrolytes are charged minerals that conduct electricity to power the nervous system of the body. The primary electrolytes are sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and bicarbonate. Electrolytes play an important role in the human body. For many people, they seem to be an afterthought, or seen simply as something one would need during a workout or when sick. However, they are actually something that should be taken seriously. Diana Sua and her team at sel-started company, PowderVitamin, aim to address these misconceptions as they launch their new product, <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a>. </p><p>This new product is an all-natural and clean electrolyte powder, which contains zero sugar, zero carbs, and has no additives. The mix also contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries. While some electrolyte mixes on shelves and online may be marketed as “clean”, their labels differ. Substances such as maltodextrin, which is a highly processed plant powder, can cause a spike in blood sugar, ultimately leading to further dehydration and that too-familiar “crash” feeling. </p><p>Electrolytes regulate many crucial bodily functions. They keep the body’s water intake optimzed so that it doesn’t loose nutrients during the expulsion of urine. They keep your brain working actively in your skull, your heart beating, your muscles contracting, and so much more. An individual who may be active or on a low-carb diet, such as keto, will probably be losing more electrolytes than they are consuming through diet alone. These missing electrolytes need to be replaced in order to help keep the body regulated.</p><p>Being low in electrolytes can lead to fatigue, cramps, headaches, and weakness. This is super common for keto and active folks, who lose more electrolytes through sweat and urine. Replacing electrolytes means better energy and less symptoms.</p><p>Daily, the body needs<a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/"> 4,700 milligrams of potassium</a> and around <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet">2,300 milligrams of sodium</a> so that the cellular level can function the way that it should. However, several studies show that <a href="https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20100624/90-percent-in-us-get-too-much-salt-5-foods-blamed">the average American consumes more salt in their diet</a> than they should and that they ingest <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1125285/">too much sodium but not enough potassium</a>. Sua’s research and development of Electrolytes Powder Plus aims to solve this problem. </p><p>There is something in the body called the Sodium-Potassium pump. It’s built on little protein and a co-enzyme, and they are attached to the surface of your cells. The human body has anywhere between 800,000 to 30 million of these little, tiny pumps. They work as generators that generate electricity to allow things to move through the cell. A third of the food you eat goes to running these pumps. These pumps are also in our muscles & in our nervous system. The pumps in our nervous system use 60% of your body’s calorie intake of energy. In other words, they are critical and important in exchanging things like Glucose, Amino Acids & minerals, to allow them in and out of the cells. </p><p>“Your body on the cellular level is governed by these sodium-potassium pumps. They are what keeps you alive,” she goes on to say. “If you don’t have the right balance of these in your body, it won’t stay healthy for long.” Diana curated the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula so that it has the right amount of every ingredient the body needs to function at maximum power.</p><p>Electrolytes Powder Plus never uses synthetic colors, artificial flavors or sweeteners. All PowderVitamin Electrolytes Powder Plus colors and flavors come from fruit and vegetable extracts. They use Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, free of Maltodextrin, as their sweetener, in order to keep their mixes tasting good as well as healthy. They also do not use any stimulants like caffeine, are gluten-free, vegan, Paleo, Keto and Non-GMO.</p><p>Different body types have different hydration needs. During certain activities, people should be paying attention to how they feel, and how each stimulant affects the body. The body needs to hydrate before starting an activity, especially in the morning. Otherwise, it might start out dehydrated. It is important to remember that during the 8 hours that the body has been sleeping, it has been losing fluid through sweat and exhalation. Hydrating first thing in the morning and continuing to hydrate throughout the day is key to feeling your best whether you are exercising or not.</p>
11 Nov, 2022
Electrolytes Powder Plus is the Cleanest Mix on the Market
<p>In a market so deeply saturated with products that are listed as “natural” and “clean”, finding an all-natural electrolyte mix can be exhausting. Often, when looking for a product that claims to be free from additives, their labels still show that they contain an overabundance of sodium, sugars, and other unnatural flavorings, including Maltodextrin, which is a highly processed plant powder that can cause a spike in blood sugar.</p><p>In order to tackle this problem, business owner and mother, Diana Sua started her own company, called PowderVitamin. She, alongside her team, agreed that they were disappointed by the products found in stores and online for electrolyte mixes. The products they were finding contained so much sugar and sodium, while leaving out some of the key nutrients that the body needs for genuine hydration.</p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a> is the result of ten years of hard work. Launched in 2022, the new, and all-natural electrolyte mix is a delicious and healthy way to optimize hydration. The formula was developed to help improve focus and give consumers a much-needed boost throughout their day. </p><p>Electrolytes play an important role in the human body. Studies have shown that the average American consumes more sugar and sodium than necessary, but they don’t intake enough potassium. Regardless of lifestyle and budget, Electrolyte Powder Plus helps to solve a few of the problems faced daily by the everyday person. </p><p>As an example, a person who is participating in whole food diets such as keto will find that those diets are often low in electrolytes like sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium and potassium. In diets that restrict carbs, insulin levels are lower, which can lead to a person losing more electrolytes through their urine. Being low in electrolytes can lead to fatigue, cramps, headaches, and weakness. This is super common for keto and active people, who lose more electrolytes through sweat and urine. Replacing electrolytes means getting better energy and less of those symptoms. Electrolytes Powder Plus is a solution to some of these problems. </p><p>In addition to being sugar-free, carb-free, and containing no additives, Electrolytes Powder Plus contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries. This product tastes like lemonade and PowderVitamin is working to release four new flavors before the end of the year. While also creating something that was healthy and that tasted good, Sua wanted to bring a product to the market that was affordable. </p><p>Sua says that there are hundreds of electrolyte mixes that sell for too much for what they give you. “Being healthy shouldn't have to be expensive, She explains. “People should be able to care about their bodies without also worrying about breaking the bank or emptying their wallets to do so.”</p><p>“Your body on the cellular level is governed by these sodium-potassium pumps. They are what keeps you alive,” she goes on to say. “If you don’t have the right balance of these in your body, it won’t stay healthy for long.” Diana curated the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula so that it has the right amount of every ingredient the body needs to function at maximum power.</p><p>It is important to note, however, that this formula doesn’t replace vitamins but instead, helps supplement them. “If we don’t treat our bodies the way we should and supply them with the necessary nutrients each day, we’ll be in trouble,” Sua says. “You can’t eat just salad the whole day every day, and that’s why you have Electrolytes Powder Plus to help you out – a healthy product that is balanced and only uses clean ingredients to give your body the energy and a focus boost you deserve.”</p>
14 Nov, 2022
Electrolyte Powder Plus is the Cleanest Electrolyte Mix on the Market
<p>Diana Sua is a business owner and a mother with a busy schedule. After years of looking for an all-natural electrolyte mix that she could depend on, she ended up disappointed. Everywhere she looked, Sua was met with products that were marketed as “clean” but the labels still showed that they contain an overabundance of sodium, sugars, and other unnatural additives. </p><p>After this journey and eventual disappointment, Sua took matters into her own hands. She started her own company, PowderVitamin, where they made it their main focus to develop a product that could genuinely be considered natural and clean. </p><p>Sua, alongside her team at PowderVitamin, took ten years researching and developing this new electrolyte mix. After carefully testing and trying out hundreds of formulas across all markets, PowderVitamin formulated a product that is balanced and only uses clean ingredients. <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a> has been formulated with zero added sugars and free of food additives including Maltodextrin, which is a highly processed plant powder that can cause a spike in blood sugar. Electrolytes Powder Plus promotes maximum balanced hydration, aids muscle recovery and stabilizes your daily energy levels for a healthier lifestyle.</p><p>The product is an all-natural alternative to the electrolyte mixes on the market. The all-natural product launched in September 2022, and is formulated to improve focus and boost energy without the junk that is typically found in formulas seen on shelves. Electrolytes Powder Plus is a delicious way to optimize hydration, with a flavor that tastes just like lemonade. The company announced that they will be launching four new flavors before the end of the year. </p><p>Electrolytes Powder Plus contains zero sugars, zero carbs, and no additives. It also contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries.</p><p>After studying the role that electrolytes play in the human body and insists that this is something that not a lot of people seem to know about. To her, this is something that should be taken seriously. Studies have shown that the average American consumes too much sodium but not enough potassium. This is a product that can be useful to the everyday American, regardless of how much they work out at a gym, or whichever diet they may be utilizing. For example, whole food diets such as keto are often low in electrolytes like sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium and potassium. In diets that restrict carbs, they lower insulin levels, which makes a person lose more electrolytes through urine. It’s a recipe for electrolyte deficiency, which is why many folks experience the range of symptoms known as “keto flu”. Sua’s research and development of Electrolytes Powder Plus aims to solve these problems. </p><p> Additionally, the company worked hard to bring an affordable product to the market, and with that in mind, took the time to test their product with several different focus groups.</p><p>“I wanted to offer something that people can’t get at a better deal from anywhere else.” Sua says. “I want to really make a difference. People should be able to care about their bodies without also worrying about breaking the bank or emptying their wallets to do so.” Electrolytes Powder Plus starts its cost at $0.30 per serving.</p><p>Diana curated the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula so that it has the right amount of every ingredient the body needs to function at maximum power. The formula that SAn important note, however, is that this formula does not replace necessary vitamins but rather, helps to supplement them every now and then. The products provided by PowderVitamin are made to fill the gaps and provide hydration to a body in need.</p>
14 Nov, 2022
New All-Natural Electrolyte Mix is the Cleanest on the Market (2022)
<p>The overwhelming search for an all-natural electrolyte mix is at its end. In a market that is oversaturated with products that contain an abundance of sodium, sugars, and other unnatural additives, Diana Sua, and her team at PowderVitamin, have launched <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a>, a natural and clean alternative to electrolyte mixes. </p><p>This new and clean electrolyte mix is ten years in the making, after Sua kept finding disappointment in the products that she was finding in stores and online. This new product, which debuted in September 2022, is formulated to improve focus and boost energy without all of the excess junk. Electrolytes Powder Plus is a healthy and delicious way to optimize hydration. </p><p>In addition to being free from sugars, carbs and unnatural additives, Electrolytes Powder Plus contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries. The product tastes just like lemonade, and the company has announced that they will be launching four new flavors before the end of the year</p><p>“Dealing with all the work and chores around the house, I had trouble finding the energy to go to the gym and play with my baby,” Sua explains. “I was looking for something that would give me that much-needed boost, but realized that there is a big need for clean ingredients in the electrolyte world.” She goes on to explain that the formulas on the market are not balanced, and the ingredients they have are junk—a lot of sugars and artificial additives. </p><p>Sua and her team explain the role that electrolytes play in the human body, and they stress that it is something that should be taken seriously. Studies have shown that the average American is consuming too much sodium and sugar in their diet, but not enough potassium. The human body at its cellular level is governed by sodium-potassium pumps that help to regulate things like blood sugar, blood pressure, and energy production. Without the correct balance of nutrients, the body can start to feel sluggish and unhealthy. Diana curated the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula so that it has the right amount of every ingredient the body needs to function at maximum power, and solve the problem facing the majority of Americans.</p><p>While also creating something that was healthy and that tasted good, Sua expressed that she wanted to bring a product to the market that was affordable to anyone.</p><p>“There are hundreds of electrolyte mixes that sell for an absurd amount, especially for what they are giving you.” she says. “Being healthy shouldn't have to be expensive, which I feel like most people assume is the norm. It’s heartbreaking! People should be able to care about their bodies without also worrying about breaking the bank or emptying their wallets to do so.”</p><p>The team at PowderVitamin offers something that people won’t be able to get at a better deal from anywhere else. Electrolytes Powder Plus starts its cost at $0.30 per serving. The affordability of this product is important to Diana, as a working mother. She wants any and everybody to have access to a balanced and healthy, all-natural electrolyte mix.</p><p>PowderVitamin’s website explains that this formula does not replace necessary vitamins but rather, helps to supplement them every now and then, such as during a workout, or after a busy day. “If we don’t treat our bodies the way we should and supply them with the necessary nutrients each day, we’ll be in trouble,” Sua says. “You can’t eat just salad the whole day every day, and that’s why you have Electrolytes Powder Plus to help you out – a healthy product that is balanced and only uses clean ingredients to give your body the energy and a focus boost you deserve.”</p>
11 Nov, 2022
PowderVitamin Develops Cleanest Electrolyte Mix On The Market.
<p>Diana Sua, alongside her team at self-started company, PowderVitamin, took ten years researching and developing a new electrolyte mix called <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a>. The product is an all-natural alternative to the electrolyte mixes on the market. </p><p>The all-natural product launched in September 2022, and is formulated to improve focus and boost energy without the junk that is typically found in formulas seen on shelves. Electrolytes Powder Plus is a delicious way to optimize hydration, with a flavor that tastes just like lemonade. The company announced that they will be launching four new flavors before the end of the year. </p><p>Sua founded the company PowderVitamin after finding disappointment with the products she was finding on the market for electrolyte mixes. These products were formulated with an overabundance of sugar and sodium, while leaving out some of the key nutrients that the body needs.</p><p>Electrolytes Powder Plus contains zero sugars, zero carbs, and no additives. It also contains other important compounds, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries.</p><p>“Dealing with all the work and chores around the house, I had trouble finding the energy to go to the gym and play with my baby,” Sua explains. “I was looking for something that would give me that much-needed boost, but realized that there is a big need for clean ingredients in the electrolyte world.” She goes on to explain that the formulas on the market are not balanced, and the ingredients they have are junk—a lot of sugars and artificial additives. </p><p>Diana worked for years to find a way to balance something healthy with something that tasted good. “I had the idea to make something different,” she explains, “for people who need an extra energy boost, without all of the added junk that I was finding everywhere else on the market.”</p><p>After studying the role that electrolytes play in the human body and insists that this is something that not a lot of people seem to know about. To her, this is something that should be taken seriously. Studies have shown that the average American consumes too much sodium but not enough potassium. Sua’s research and development of Electrolytes Powder Plus aims to solve this problem. </p><p>“Your body on the cellular level is governed by these sodium-potassium pumps. They are what keeps you alive,” she goes on to say. “If you don’t have the right balance of these in your body, it won’t stay healthy for long.” Diana curated the Electrolytes Powder Plus formula so that it has the right amount of every ingredient the body needs to function at maximum power.</p><p>The formula that Sua and her company worked so hard to develop also helps maintain a goal that she had while building the PowderVitamin brand. She wanted to bring an affordable product to the market, and with that in mind, took the time to test their product with several different focus groups. “I wanted to offer something that people can’t get at a better deal from anywhere else.” Sua says. “I want to really make a difference. People should be able to care about their bodies without also worrying about breaking the bank or emptying their wallets to do so.”</p><p>An important note, however, is that this formula does not replace necessary vitamins but rather, helps to supplement them every now and then. “If we don’t treat our bodies the way we should and supply them with the necessary nutrients each day, we’ll be in trouble,” Sua says. “After all, we are what we eat, but sometimes we need to eat an impossible amount of food to get the right nutrients.” The products provided by PowderVitamin are made to fill the gaps and provide hydration to a body in need.</p>
23 Feb, 2023
A designer dress shop in Cleveland served thousands of brides determined to find “the dress”
<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO–</p><p>From a 90-mile radius around Cleveland, hundred of thousands of brides all make their way inward, toward a small bridal boutique, determined to purchase their big-day dresses here. </p><p>Radiant Bride began when Ellen McFadden explored Rocky River to buy her daughters’ bridal dresses and found a hidden treasure. When she happened upon the small, boutique she became so awed that she bought the whole package: the dresses and the dress shop itself, naming her new possession Radiant Bride.</p><p>McFadden attributes her heart for dresses to an initial inspiration– watching her mother sew. McFadden says she become so “smitten” that she still hasn’t lost this fire, even today.</p><p>With a degree in fashion under her belt, McFadden declares to have started Radiant Bride with a simple business plan of her own, one which she still follows today: work hard, serve the brides, and stay humble. This business plan resulted in exponential growth for the company– mostly from word of mouth– and the hundreds of 5-star Google reviews are proof Radiant Bride’s attention to quality service.</p><p>Six years ago, McFadden holds, when Radiant Bride opened, she couldn’t have imagined the success they have now. She remains grateful to the brides, who she believes have really helped make it happen. McFadden also dedicates the boutique’s success to good word-of-mouth and a jump in dress demand for a special Radiant Bride collection, one that has been cultivated by McFadden herself– the designer line.</p><p>The desire for a dress is on the rise. Just last year, the global market for wedding wear was estimated to be $61.1 Billion and is only expected to increase to around $69.9 Billion by 2026. </p><p>Following the business ascension, Radiant Bride will expand into an even larger, roomier space. In their brand new, two-story building, guests will have access to six spacious bridal suites and a private parking lot with ample spaces directly behind the building. </p><p>With a wood flooring, a fireplace, and a limestone facade, the company is determined to retain it’s famously recognized, old-timey feel in this new center. The current display window that brings smiles to Rocky River residents will turn into two display windows in the new shop, opening up the shop for more exposure. </p><p>This new store will be open in summer of 2023, rising with northeast Ohio’s growing search for a great gown.</p><p>But recently, Brides are looking for even more than just a big day dress. Trends have shown that women to want to find “the dress”-- one that you can’t easily find. Successful dresses today are carefully composed, specifically tailored to the wearer, and fitted with care. </p><p>Along with the personal attention they pay during appointment sessions, Radiant Bride is happy to serve customers with a wide assembly of specially-made designer brands, hand-picked and curated by McFadden herself. Some of the dresses McFadden likes to keep in the store highlight names such as Allure Bridals, Blue by Enzoani, Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, St. Patrick, and Vera Wang.</p><p>Some of these are key fashion players in this years global market, such as Madi Lane whose dresses balance between modern brilliance and classic sophistication. These gowns feature delicate embellishments, skillfully placed on rich fabrics, and are just some of many that Radiant Beauty keeps in store.</p><p>By appointment, brides can schedule a great opportunity to choose the best dress– an assisted session with direction from McFadden and a stylist. The gowns to pick from normally range from $1,500-to-$4,500, most falling in the $1,900-to-$2,400 range, and Radiant Bride is proud of its selection of<a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/collections/plus"> plus-size gowns</a>, aiming to ensure that every bride feels beautiful.</p><p>On their <a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/">website</a>, one can find the motto of Radiant Bride, one which rings true, "All you need is LOVE and a GREAT dress!" McFadden loves that brides already found love and sees it as Radiant Bride’s job to help them find the latter.</p><p><i>Today, Radiant Bride is the premium bridal shop in northeast Ohio. To learn more, call Radiant Bride at 440-863-2000 and follow them on IG @radiantbridecle.</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Brides desiring designer dresses found what they were looking for at this small boutique in Cleveland, OH
<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO–</p><p>Radiant Bride was born when Ellen McFadden set out to purchase her daughters’ wedding dresses. She stumbled upon a small shop in Rocky River, Ohio, and immediately found herself inspired by the content. She bought her daughters’ dresses and the dress shop itself, making it into today’s wedding dress wonder, Radiant Bride.</p><p>The small bridal boutique draws in thousands of brides from a 90-mile radius, all moved to buy their big day dresses here. McFadden attributes her business’s success to good word-of-mouth and a rise in market demand for a particular Radiant Bride prize– designer wedding dresses.</p><p>McFadden, the owner of the shop and designer dress curator dedicates her love for dresses to a particular moment in her past– seeing her mother sew. McFadden says she became “smitten” and never lost the heart for it.</p><p>Aided by a fashion degree, McFadden claims to have started Radiant Bride with a simple business plan of her own, one she still leads with: work hard, serve the brides, and remain humble. This mission has lead to great growth for the company– mostly from word of mouth– and the hundreds of 5-star Google reviews are a testament to Radiant Bride’s quality level of service. </p><p>Six years ago, McFadden maintains, when Radiant Bride opened, she couldn’t have imagined the state of the company now. She remains grateful to the brides, who she believes have really helped catalyze this success.</p><p>This is only the beginning for their bridal dress business. Just last year, the global market for wedding wear was estimated to be $61.1 Billion and is only projected to increase to around $69.9 Billion by 2026.</p><p>Following the shift in business, Radiant Bride plans to expand into an even bigger, better space. In their brand new multi-million dollar, two-story building, guests will have access to six roomy bridal suites and a private parking lot with ample spaces directly behind the building. The company plans to keep it’s old-timey feel by installing wood-flooring, a fireplace, and a limestone facade. The current display window that summons smiles from Rocky River residents will become two display windows in the new shop. This new store will be open in summer of 2023, keeping up with northeast Ohio’s growing search for a gown.</p><p>Even greater than a desire for a dress are brides’ increasing hunt to find “the dress”-- a uniquely made gown, specifically tailored to the person. Along with the personal attention and care they pay during appointment sessions, Radiant Bride is happy to serve customers with a wide collection of specially crafted designer brands, hand-picked and curated by McFadden herself. Some of the dresses McFadden likes to present in the store are names like Allure Bridals, Blue by Enzoani, Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, St. Patrick, and Vera Wang.</p><p>Some of these are key fashion players of the year, such as Essense of Australia who combines a perfect fit with glamourous finishing. These dresses feature luxurious fabrics and often shimmer with authentic Swarovski crystals and diamantés. These dresses are just some of many that Radiant Beauty keeps in store.</p><p>By appointment, brides can find the right dress given the right opportunity– a guided session with help from McFadden and a stylist. The gowns to pick from often range from $1,500-to-$4,500, most sitting in the $1,900-to-$2,400 range, and Radiant Bride is proud of its selection of<a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/collections/plus"> plus-size gowns</a>, aiming to ensure that every bride feels beautiful.</p><p>On their <a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/">website</a>, one can find the faithful motto of Radiant Bride, "All you need is LOVE and a GREAT dress!" McFadden holds that the brides already have love and it’s Radiant Bride’s job to help them find the latter.</p><p><i>Today, Radiant Bride is the premium bridal shop in northeast Ohio. To learn more, call Radiant Bride at 440-863-2000 and follow them on IG @radiantbridecle.</i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Radiant Bride served thousands of brides, attracting them with an increasingly popular item wedding item– designer dresses.
<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO–</p><p>Thousands of brides from a 90-mile radius travel to a small bridal boutique in Cleveland, Ohio to purchase their ivory gowns. The owner of Radiant Bride, Ellen McFadden, attributes her business’s success to good word-of-mouth and hiking call for a sought-after Radiant Bride item– designer wedding dresses.</p><p>When Ellen McFadden went to buy her daughters’ bridal dresses, she stumbled upon the store of her dreams. A small boutique shop in Rocky River, Ohio inspired her so that she bought the dresses and the dress shop itself. She fashioned this into Radiant Bride.</p><p>McFadden commits her love for dresses to an initial experience of her own– watching her mother sew. McFadden says she became so “smitten” that she developed a dream to dress.</p><p>After obtaining a degree in fashion, McFadden says to have started Radiant Bride with a simple yet effective business plan of her own, one she’s remained true to for years: work hard, serve the brides, and stay humble. This business plan resulted in continuous growth for the company– mostly from word of mouth– and the hundreds of 5-star Google reviews are a testament to Radiant Bride’s high level of service.</p><p>Six years ago, McFadden maintains, when Radiant Bride opened, she couldn’t have imagined the success they have now. She remains grateful to the brides, who she understands have lifted the store to its heights.</p><p>And this is just the beginning for the bridal dress business. Just last year, the global market for wedding wear was estimated to be $61.1 Billion and is only projected to increase to around $69.9 Billion by 2026.</p><p>Following the shift in business, Radiant Bride plans to expand into an even bigger, better space. Rising from the ground is their brand new multi-million dollar, two-story building. At this center, guests will have access to six spacious bridal suites and a private parking lot with ample spaces directly behind the building. </p><p>The new boutique will continue to celebrate it’s praised old-timey personality with wood-flooring, a fireplace, and a limestone facade. The current display window that joys Rocky River residents will become two display windows in the new shop. This new store will be open in summer of 2023, further satisfying much of northeast Ohio’s quest for a gown.</p><p>Even greater than a wish for a wedding dress are brides’ increasing inclinations to find “the dress”-- a uniquely made gown, specifically tailored to the person. Along with the personal attention and care they pay during appointment sessions, Radiant Bride is happy to serve customers with a wide collection of specially crafted designer brands, hand-picked and curated by McFadden herself. Some of the dresses McFadden likes to keep in the store brand names such as Allure Bridals, Blue by Enzoani, Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, St. Patrick, and Vera Wang.</p><p>Some of these are the top bridal names of the year, players like Enzoani who combine traditional and modern style, sex appeal, superior fit into their dresses. The figures are comfortable and intricately tailored and just some of many that Radiant Beauty keeps in store.</p><p>By appointment, brides are given the perfect opportunity to choose the right dress– a guided session with help from McFadden and a stylist. The gowns to pick from normally range from $1,500-to-$4,500, most falling in the $1,900-to-$2,400 range, and Radiant Bride is proud of its selection of<a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/collections/plus"> plus-size gowns</a>, aiming to ensure that every bride feels beautiful.</p><p>Situated on the <a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/">website</a>, one can find the motto of Radiant Bride which remains, "All you need is LOVE and a GREAT dress!" McFadden believes that the brides already have love and it’s Radiant Bride’s job to help them find the latter.</p><p><i>Today, Radiant Bride has grown to be the premium bridal shop in northeast Ohio. To learn more, call Radiant Bride at 440-863-2000 and follow them on IG @radiantbridecle.</i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
A wedding dress shop in Cleveland, OH served thousands of brides, providing them with a collection of growing desirables– designer dresses.
<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO–</p><p>A small bridal boutique in Cleveland, Ohio draws in thousands of brides from a 90-mile radius, all determined to purchase their white dresses here. The owner of Radiant Bride, Ellen McFadden, lends her business’s success to word-of-mouth and a jump in the market for a prized Radiant Bride possession– designer wedding dresses.</p><p>Radiant Bride began when Ellen McFadden set out to buy her daughters’ bridal dresses. When she stumbled upon a small boutique shop in Rocky River, Ohio, she became so inspired that she bought the dresses and the shop that sold them. It became Radiant Bride.</p><p>McFadden dedicates her love for la mode to an early experience of her own– watching her mother sew. McFadden was immediately “smitten” by the sight and developed a vision that would catalyze her career. </p><p>With a fashion degree to guide her, McFadden started Radiant Bride with a simple business plan of her own, one which she follows ruthlessly: work hard, serve the brides, and stay humble. This business plan results in continuous growth for the company– mostly from word of mouth– and the hundreds of 5-star Google reviews are a testament to Radiant Bride’s high level of service.</p><p>Six years ago, McFadden maintains, when Radiant Bride opened, she couldn’t have imagined the success they have now. She remains grateful to the brides, who she believes have really helped make it happen.</p><p>But the bridal dress business is just beginning. Just last year, the global market for wedding wear was estimated to be $61.1 Billion and it’s only expected to jump to around $69.9 Billion by 2026. </p><p>Following the shift in business, Radiant Bride plans to move into an even bigger, better space. </p><p>In their brand new multi-million dollar, two-story building, guests will have access to six roomy bridal suites and a private parking lot with ample spaces directly behind the building. The company plans to keep it’s celebrated old-timey charm by installing wood-flooring, a fireplace, and a limestone facade. The current display window that brings joy to Rocky River residents will become two display windows in the new shop. This new store will be open in summer of 2023, keeping up with northeast Ohio’s growing quest for a gown. </p><p>Even greater than a wish for a wedding dress are brides’ increasing inclinations to find “the dress”-- a one-of-a-kind gown, specifically tailored to the person. To complement the personal attention they pay during appointment sessions, Radiant Bride is happy to care for customers with a wide collection of specially crafted designer brands, hand-picked and curated by McFadden herself. Some of the dresses McFadden chooses for customers include names such as Allure Bridals, Blue by Enzoani, Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, St. Patrick, and Vera Wang.</p><p>Some of which are the top bridal names of the year, players like Allure Bridals excelling in craftsmanship and style to create gowns worthy of Radiant Beauty’s shelves. The Allure Bridal dress figures often blend classic fabrics like satin and lace with embellishing beading and detailing and are just some of many that Radiant Beauty keeps in store.</p><p>By appointment, brides can choose the perfect dress with the perfect opportunity– a guided session with help from McFadden and a stylist. The gowns to pick from normally range from $1,500-to-$4,500, most falling in the $1,900-to-$2,400 range, and Radiant Bride is proud of its selection of<a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/collections/plus"> plus-size gowns</a>, aiming to ensure that every bride feels beautiful.</p><p>On their <a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/">website</a>, one can find the motto of Radiant Bride, which rings true, "All you need is LOVE and a GREAT dress!" McFadden holds that the brides already have love and it’s Radiant Bride’s job to help them find the latter.</p><p><i>Today, Radiant Bride has grown to be the premium bridal shop in northeast Ohio. To learn more, call Radiant Bride at 440-863-2000 and follow them on IG @radiantbridecle.</i></p>
09 Jan, 2023
Avinash Nichkawde
<p> AN Global Holdings Reinvents the Future of Franchise Ownership</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KkyintMlEr94IAdN2JKlgY1BxDk39VtNQPOlV-cCDFX_sfJAAQnobvBUylQSKVHN_Q12cFFE67yvWL-aRDCC7D8_xUrM8Vm6Ol9dO8z-avk5F7cDfJ37CCFc3_oH8_6sgECh9uwKkyQmsN6TY7yUiAbE8OIDy6u8OPbhyYaYReo0lwupUb6onbJt15nhhg"></figure><p>DALLAS, Texas–As the Great Resignation continues and more people leave their jobs to become entrepreneurs, an increasing number are turning to franchise ownership. In the past, being a franchisee often came with frustrating limitations, including territory restrictions, high investment costs, and lack of training or support. However, <a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/company-profile/">AN Global Holdings</a> (“AN Global”), led by Chartered Accountant/International Business Consultant <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashnichkawde">Avinash Nichkawde</a>, is changing the franchise space for individuals who would like to be entrepreneurs or operate a brand business for themselves.</p><h2>The new scene for international franchisees</h2><p>“At <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-n-global-delivering-a-prosperous-tomorrow">AN Global</a>, we want our franchisees to be successful, so we have created a program that improves upon all the obstacles entrepreneurs normally encounter,” says Nichkawde. “Our franchisee operation office will include three main elements: Business Brokerage M&A, Growth Strategic Consulting, and Franchising Development & Sales. It also offers Entrepreneurial Training & Workshops and Investment Based Migration as optional add-on services.”</p><p>Most importantly, AN Global rejects the industry norm of selling franchisees in small territories and not allowing them to market outside of their boxes. “We don’t believe in clipping the wings of our franchisees and limiting their achievements,” Nichkawde explains. “Instead, we remove those territory restrictions for advertising and marketing, which gives the franchisee the potential to increase their revenue.”</p><p>AN Global has created comprehensive, integrated franchise support services which are operated as separate verticals, including Consulting, Technology, Education, Business Brokerage, and Business Migration. The company’s proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system focuses on all aspects of the industry.</p><p>“Lastly, we have lowered the franchisee investment barrier and made it more realistic and affordable for entrepreneurs,” says Nichkawde. “We offer discounts for U.S. Veterans or Military Veterans of Allied Countries with a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions; minorities; and active, former, or retired First Responders.”</p><p>Additionally, AN Global franchisees may benefit from improved brand recognition, global income outlook, training and support, and comprehensive operation manuals. As a result of AN Global’s rethinking of the franchisee space, individuals encounter more potential revenue streams and have more opportunities for expansion.</p><h2>How AN Global became a leader in franchising</h2><p> </p><p>In 1993, the foundation of the current AN Global Group Holdings was established through its services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. In under four years, Nichkawde grew the business to serve over 7,000 clients, including twenty publicly traded corporations, and to become the top company in its industry in Australia.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zyAjY_ObM-kOe-45hZzd8YODdqL4K5eyH9vvJwyikInogihyzV9_dSbxfYfjNh8u9BUgsJPO-VtojmgVBvRdb8kOhGBQk5L1ZC6v2FjQHzaIgGEZOmIGHD1hhN3TK8RCX-6K3kZEF0tpml3gt-WgBpJV3cEDii2_1eRZE3GmfQIllVzy3Y-vTQRQkVByYA" alt="AN Global"></figure><p> </p><p>“One of our milestones was when we began offering International Consulting,” Nichkawde recalls. “It was an exciting time, as we were able to come alongside Indian companies and help them to land and expand in Australia. We also empowered Australian companies to enter Indian markets, so we became very adept at helping business leaders to navigate the complexities of international business.”</p><p>Over the years, Nichkawde established different stand-alone companies, and in 2016, AN Global launched its own Growth and Turnaround Development service that assisted overseas entrepreneurs with investing in the United States as well as obtaining Green Cards through that investment. The company continued to expand internationally, and in 2019, Nichkawde formed a consulting entity with the goal of supporting small-to-mid sized businesses with consulting in growth and turnaround strategies and major franchise opportunities. </p><p>While the legal entities that operated the previous businesses have either closed or been sold, Nichkawde used his valuable experiences, contacts, and management teams to create the current organizational structure for AN Global Group Holdings in 2022, ultimately establishing one umbrella company that supports every member of the AN Global family.</p><p>Today, AN Global offers services that include Franchisees, Growth & Turnaround, Education, Investment-Based Migration, Business Brokerage, M&A, and Technology. With headquarters in Texas, it helps its clients with buying or selling businesses in over fifteen countries.</p><p>“We also have more than 400 franchise opportunities, and our long-term investments are in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and Dubai,” says Nichkawde. “We have grown AN Global into a highly mobile operation that combines our practical knowledge of franchise operations with our understanding of international markets and commitment to results.”</p><p>Nichkawde reveals that AN Global plans to be at numerous franchise shows in 2023. “Feel free to stop by our table and talk more about the possibilities of having your own AN Global franchise,” he invites. “Remember: the future of prosperity belongs to those who believe in it, seek it, and invest in it. There is no reason why it can’t be you.”</p><p><i>AN Global Holdings is an investment company whose six divisions include AN Global Franchise, Business Sales M&A, Consulting Services, Technology Solutions, Education & Training, and Business Migration. AN Global’s employees work each day to be a globally trusted, leading brand that provides out-of-the-box customized solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.</i></p><p><i>For more information about AN Global and franchise opportunities, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://anglobalholdings.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>AN Global</i></p><p><i>1.888.994.0810</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@anglobalholdings.com"><i>info@anglobalholdings.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p> </p>
18 Jan, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p><strong>Techvestor Announces Second Round of Funding</strong></p><p> While the news is filled with predictions about the price of single family homes falling dramatically in 2023, the numbers aren’t the same for a different type of real estate asset class: short term rentals, also known as STRs. These are real estate properties that are purchased for the purpose - or at least the primary purpose - of serving as vacation rentals for websites like Airbnb and Vrbo.</p><p> </p><p>While many potential STR investors lack the time and experience to fully immerse themselves into the market, there is one company making it easier:<a href="http://techvestor.com/"> Techvestor</a>. This real estate and technology development firm started off 2023 by initiating its second round of funding for its portfolio of short-term rental (STR) properties. This will offer investors a wider variety of lucrative properties to choose from and profit from when it comes to earning a passive income.</p><p> </p><p>Co-founders COO Sabrina Guler and CEO Sief Khafagi say that the primary reason for the second round of funding is the company’s expansion into the Florida market. This is key, as Florida is a significant vacation destination; in fact, in 2022, over 1 million vacationers visited Florida, a number that is predicted to increase in 2023.</p><p> </p><p>“With this expansion,” explains Guler, “we plan to surpass eight figures in commitments and LOIs generated by our first round of funding. Our newest properties in Florida will be part of our growing portfolio of opportunities for our passive investors.”</p><p> </p><p>Khafagi adds that Techvestor’s proprietary software analyzes over 18 million data points and 250 markets each month to determine how, when, and if an investment should occur. “Our first round of funding capitalized on the growing popularity of STR properties,” Khafagi states. Indeed, the STR market is up from 10% in 2011 to 34% in 2022.</p><p> </p><p>Both Guler and Khafagi agree that the increased popularity - and value - of STR properties is at least partially due to the fact that so many people started working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “After the lockdown was over, people were taking longer vacations, especially since they were often able to take their work along with them,” Guler says.</p><p> </p><p>The growing market allowed Techvestor to build its portfolio of STR properties in more than 10 markets, including diverse locations such as Blue Ridge, Georgia; Scottsdale, Arizona; the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania; and now, several different regions in Florida. Khafagi says, “We own the largest portfolio of STR assets. Our technology is key to our success. We’re able to apply a unique algorithm to analyze properties and markets, letting us know what to buy, when to buy it, and where to buy it - plus how to finance and operate it. We can even determine which markets are most sustainable and what realistic growth looks like in different markets.”</p><p> </p><p>Prior to co-founding Techvestor, Guler served as an Engineer Project Manager at Apple, and grew its AirPods product line into a multi-billion dollar revenue stream. Khafagi worked as an engineer at Facebook/Meta and helped build the second-largest engineering organization there, growing it from 89 people to more than 1,100. While working as engineers, both privately invested in STR properties and experienced so much success that they decided to pursue real estate full time.</p><p> </p><p>Now, Techvestor has successfully exited 8 times with an average IRR of 42%. “We see great things ahead of us,” says Guler. “It’s easy to see Techvestor becoming a billion dollar aggregate fund with over a thousand properties.” She adds that the Techvestor team is enthusiastic about moving into the Florida market and is currently analyzing potential properties in Tampa, Clearwater, Panama City Beach, and West Palm Beach.</p><p> </p><p>“We are also heavily investing in R&D to make sure we have the right resources and boots on ground,” Khafagi says. “Our goal is that through this process, we can quickly ramp up our newest STRs and meet our deadlines for listing them.” He adds that current research supports the company’s decision to equip properties with desirable amenities like fire pits, murals, indoor/outdoor games, playgrounds, and beach gear.</p><p> </p><p>“We have a strong desire to make our properties stand out,” says Guler. “We’re committed to putting in all the hard work so our investors don’t have to, and that includes everything from locating the right properties to financing them, renovation and repair, interior design, finding top-shelf property managers, and listing the properties for rent. We handle every detail and we take pride in creating a superior experience in each property.”</p><p>General Partner and Head of Capital Markets Sam Silverman says “We’re excited to continue partnering with investors and fund managers to create a more accessible approach to a historically hard to reach asset class. Our business is dependent on the investor experience and we prioritize it every day” </p><p> </p><p>Khafagi agrees and says that every Techvestor property is designed to reflect the integrity of the brand. “We oversee everything, down to the smallest detail, before a guest every steps foot in one of our vacation properties,” he says. “That means gorgeous accent pillows. Every light bulb working property. Every switch, each washer and dryer, the hot water, the water pressure, the bedding and linens, the paint on the walls - absolutely everything. This identifies our properties as being the ideal vacation destinations and promotes our brand without us saying a word.”</p><p>Website:<a href="https://techvestor.com/"> https://techvestor.com/</a></p><p>Contact Sief Khafagi at hello@techvestor.com</p>
22 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p><strong>Techvestor Launches Expansion into the Florida Market</strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA -</i><a href="http://techvestor.com/"><i> </i>Techvestor</a>, a real estate firm and technology development company, has announced plans to expand into Florida and, through the acquisition of new short-term rental properties, growing its $37+ million portfolio.</p><p>The goal of Techvestor for 2023 is to surpass its current commitments and LOIs as it continues to identify, manage, and exit properties through the use of its 16-point strategy and proprietary software that analyzes over 18 million data points and 250 markets every month. The new STR properties that Techvestor is currently acquiring in Florida will roll into the current portfolio, fully owned by its community of investors. </p><p>Techvestor’s co-founders, CEO Sief Khafagi and COO Sabrina Guler, both point to the fact that the STR market was worth an estimated USD ~$100 billion in 2021 and that rose to $109.76 billion USD in 2022. “We’ve been able to capitalize on the growing value of the STR market,” says Guler. “We have seen that because of the COVID shutdown and increase in remote work, there is more interest in STRs, particularly in America. This enabled us to build a portfolio of properties in 10+ markets, including the Poconos, Scottsdale, and Blue Ridge, GA. Now we are focusing on our latest market: Florida.”</p><p>General Partner and Head of Capital Markets Sam Silverman says “We’re excited to continue partnering with investors and fund managers to create a more accessible approach to a historically hard to reach asset class. Our business is dependent on the investor experience and we prioritize it every day” </p><p>Techvestor is currently applying its unique software algorithm to the analyses of potential properties in Panama City Beach, Clearwater, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Khafagi adds that the company is investing heavily in research and development to ensure that it has the adequate staffing and resources for the new growth. </p><p>“Our goal is that through this process, we can quickly ramp up our newest STRs and meet our deadlines for listing them,” he says. “Florida saw over 1 million visitors in 2022. We realize that many vacationers are looking for short term rental properties that stand out. Among the amenities we add to properties in markets like this are fire pits, hot tubs, playgrounds, and everything vacationers want for beach trips. Including some surprise amenities we have in store.”</p><p>As it has been with other markets, Techvestor will be solely responsible for not only the acquisition of but the renovation and design of all Florida STR properties. “All our properties undergo some type of renovation, which obviously includes any kind of maintenance or repair, but also includes luxurious details that our high-end guests come to expect,” says Khafagi. “We take ownership of all interior design so our partners don’t have to. We do all the work, from finding and buying properties to renovating them into gorgeous destinations.”</p><p>He adds that this personal touch helps to brand each property as a uniquely Techvestor property, enriching the company’s portfolio. Guler agrees, and also states that Techvestor takes care of all logistical issues such as its late-stage quality control process. “We have a rigorous checklist for property inspection prior to listing any STR,” says Guler. “We also spend a copious amount of time researching the specific needs of each destination. The steps taken to prepare a property in Florida will be different from the steps we use for our properties in, for example, the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.” Guler adds that just as each market has unique needs, so does each property. “We’re committed to a quality experience for both vacationers and our investors,” she says. “We’re spending time now learning what particular needs properties have in the Flordian climate and market.”</p><p>Techvestor’s new Floridian properties will also be managed by the company, which serves as a property sourcer, interior designer, and property manager all in one. “We want Techvestor to democratize STR investments,” she says. “With 2023 and its opportunities on our doorstep, we are well on our way.”</p><p>The company is optimistic about its new Florida properties becoming available as early as Spring Break 2023.</p><p><i>Techvestor is a technology development company and real estate firm that offers a proprietary platform for investment in short term rental properties. The company locates, acquires, prepares, and manages properties on behalf of investors, including maintenance, design, renovations, management and more. Techvestor’s proprietary software platform is able to determine the potential value of STR properties and how likely they are to be income producing properties. </i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit Techvestor’s </i><a href="https://techvestor.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Sief Khafagi, Techvestor</i></p><p><a href="mailto:hello@techvestor.com"><i>hello@techvestor.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
24 Feb, 2023
Sief Khafagi
<p><strong>Techvestor Launches Expansion into the Florida Market</strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA -</i><a href="http://techvestor.com/"><i> </i>Techvestor</a>, a real estate firm and technology development company, has announced plans to expand into Florida and, through the acquisition of new short-term rental properties, growing its $37+ million portfolio.</p><p>The goal of Techvestor for 2023 is to surpass its current commitments and LOIs as it continues to identify, manage, and exit properties through the use of its 16-point strategy and proprietary software that analyzes over 18 million data points and 250 markets every month. The new STR properties that Techvestor is currently acquiring in Florida will roll into the current portfolio, fully owned by its community of investors. </p><p>Techvestor’s co-founders, CEO Sief Khafagi and COO Sabrina Guler, both point to the fact that the STR market was worth an estimated USD ~$100 billion in 2021 and that rose to $109.76 billion USD in 2022. “We’ve been able to capitalize on the growing value of the STR market,” says Guler. “We have seen that because of the COVID shutdown and increase in remote work, there is more interest in STRs, particularly in America. This enabled us to build a portfolio of properties in 10+ markets, including the Poconos, Scottsdale, and Blue Ridge, GA. Now we are focusing on our latest market: Florida.”</p><p>General Partner and Head of Capital Markets Sam Silverman says “We’re excited to continue partnering with investors and fund managers to create a more accessible approach to a historically hard to reach asset class. Our business is dependent on the investor experience and we prioritize it every day” </p><p>Techvestor is currently applying its unique software algorithm to the analyses of potential properties in Panama City Beach, Clearwater, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Khafagi adds that the company is investing heavily in research and development to ensure that it has the adequate staffing and resources for the new growth. </p><p>“Our goal is that through this process, we can quickly ramp up our newest STRs and meet our deadlines for listing them,” he says. “Florida saw over 1 million visitors in 2022. We realize that many vacationers are looking for short term rental properties that stand out. Among the amenities we add to properties in markets like this are fire pits, hot tubs, playgrounds, and everything vacationers want for beach trips. Including some surprise amenities we have in store.”</p><p>As it has been with other markets, Techvestor will be solely responsible for not only the acquisition of but the renovation and design of all Florida STR properties. “All our properties undergo some type of renovation, which obviously includes any kind of maintenance or repair, but also includes luxurious details that our high-end guests come to expect,” says Khafagi. “We take ownership of all interior design so our partners don’t have to. We do all the work, from finding and buying properties to renovating them into gorgeous destinations.”</p><p>He adds that this personal touch helps to brand each property as a uniquely Techvestor property, enriching the company’s portfolio. Guler agrees, and also states that Techvestor takes care of all logistical issues such as its late-stage quality control process. “We have a rigorous checklist for property inspection prior to listing any STR,” says Guler. “We also spend a copious amount of time researching the specific needs of each destination. The steps taken to prepare a property in Florida will be different from the steps we use for our properties in, for example, the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.” Guler adds that just as each market has unique needs, so does each property. “We’re committed to a quality experience for both vacationers and our investors,” she says. “We’re spending time now learning what particular needs properties have in the Flordian climate and market.”</p><p>Techvestor’s new Floridian properties will also be managed by the company, which serves as a property sourcer, interior designer, and property manager all in one. “We want Techvestor to democratize STR investments,” she says. “With 2023 and its opportunities on our doorstep, we are well on our way.”</p><p>The company is optimistic about its new Florida properties becoming available as early as Spring Break 2023.</p><p><i>Techvestor is a technology development company and real estate firm that offers a proprietary platform for investment in short term rental properties. The company locates, acquires, prepares, and manages properties on behalf of investors, including maintenance, design, renovations, management and more. Techvestor’s proprietary software platform is able to determine the potential value of STR properties and how likely they are to be income producing properties. </i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit Techvestor’s </i><a href="https://techvestor.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Sief Khafagi, Techvestor</i></p><p><a href="mailto:hello@techvestor.com"><i>hello@techvestor.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Ben Stranahan
<p>Ben Stranahan Challenges Film Goers with His New Thriller <i>The King Tide</i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/tDAoGmrUY267CROFewBcisugDo1pV8fQnSpJN-EqQjbiAwZh6KKQ7FYPtSMNFZeOq7fUess2HJmLNYFW83aGXuJshEAyISurta4I_zjcRYsAQpoXHbFAfMCw7s26fU4Ff3twwr4nScgM6m4yXDuua2O_GhylNbRtQnnoN3c8siFQ_keNNPt1szqXNyusAQ"></figure><p>As <a href="https://benstranahan.com/">Ben Stranahan</a> finishes his work on <i>The King Tide</i>, his latest movie scheduled for release in 2023, he reveals that he is hoping that it will help to break the division in society. The actor and independent film producer for <a href="http://www.tip-topproductions.com/company">Tip-Top Productions</a> sees many parallels between Canada, the United States, and the movie’s idyllic community that devolves into civil war when its members cannot agree if a mysterious child really is the next savior.</p><p>“While we don’t have any children with incredible powers, of course, our societies have been engulfed by a king tide of sorts,” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/benstranahanofficial">Ben</a> says, settling back in his office in Los Angeles. “A king tide is basically an extremely high tide. It brings very high water levels and can cause flooding and enormous problems. In <i>The King Tide</i>, we have a coastal community that seems to be perfect but cracks under pressure. People appear to live in peace with each other - until the day a child with incredible powers washes up on the shore. Is this child their savior? It’s a question that splits families and friends.”</p><p>While other tides, or disagreements, had always come, people had been able to handle them amicably and find solutions. That all changes with a child that is so controversial that the community ultimately destroys itself. </p><p>“It begs the question of how utopian this community really was. Perhaps under the surface, what was really happening was that its members were glossing over other issues, and when the biggest tide came, it pushed them over the edge,” says Ben. “How different is this from our cultures and society today? Thankfully, we are not in a civil war, but we are divided. We must be careful that we commit ourselves to peacefully solving our underlying issues so that we are not destroyed by a tide we cannot handle.”</p><p>Ben says he is looking forward to acting in and producing <i>The King Tide</i>, whose other co-stars include Clayne Crawford (<i>The Integrity of Joseph Chambers) </i>and Francis Fisher (<i>Titanic</i>, <i>Awake, Grace and Grit)</i>. </p><p>“It’s a very talented, fun, intelligent cast,” he believes. “They are going to bring a lot of intensity and depth to the storyline and make it very relatable for audiences. Plus, it’s just a really great story!”</p><p>Ben’s path to Hollywood began back in a Colorado middle school, where he acted in his first play. He readily concedes that his performance was not, unfortunately, memorable, but it taught him something very important: entertainment was in his heart and soul.</p><p>“In high school, I really got the acting and directing bug when I grabbed my cell phone and started making recordings,” he remembers. “I was lucky to have a couple of friends who liked to act, so I made my debut as a director. It was a ton of fun and revealed just how much I wanted to make this my career.”</p><p>Before landing in Hollywood, Ben took a detour to Boston after graduating, where he took classes at the Berklee College of Music. Ben is a passionate pianist, and he credits much of his ability to what he learned during that time. </p><p>“I got to LA eventually, though, and enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,” he says. “What a thrill that was! For three years, I ate and breathed acting, directing, and producing, and when I graduated, I was ready to take on Hollywood.” He pauses, then smiles a little. “I had all the drive and enthusiasm but was in for a lot of hard work.”</p><p>Eventually, through talent, luck, and sheer persistence, Ben began adding to his portfolio of films and awards. His 2016 movie <i>Mean Dreams</i>, which starred Bill Paxton, Sophie Nélisse, Josh Wiggins, and Colm Feore, premiered at the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes and as a Special Presentation at TIFF. <i>Mean Dreams</i> was ultimately sold in more than fifty countries and released theatrically in over ten countries. </p><p>Other successes have included <i>Population Zero</i> and the Netflix thriller <i>Calibre</i>, which was nominated for four BAFTAs and won for Best Actor for Jack Lowden. As a TV producer, Ben scored with <i>The Midnight Anthology, </i>starring Clancy Brown. Its pilot premiered at the New York Television Festival in 2015 and won the Artistic Achievement and Best Director awards.</p><p>In 2022, Ben released <i>Monstrous</i>, with Christina Ricci, and he is working to complete production of <i>The Naked Umbrella</i>, <i>Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose, Better Than Yourself, </i>and <i>The Inventor.</i></p><p>“Yes, I like to keep busy,” Ben admits. “I’ve got so many ideas for movies that I can’t wait to make. Some of them are light hearted, like <i>The Inventor</i>, and some are more thought provoking like <i>The King Tide.</i> All of them, however, have one thing in common: they’re just really good stories. Whether my films make the audience laugh, cry, or think, I want them to be unforgettable and help people to be changed for the better because they saw them.”</p>
28 Jul, 2023
Styyled Digital Teaches Clients How to Grow Their Businesses
<h2>Styyled Digital Teaches Clients How to Grow Their Businesses</h2><p>Lehi, UT—The global market for digital marketing and advertising was estimated to be $531 billion as of last year. With the U.S. contributing to about $233 billion in ad spend, it’s no surprise that that evaluation is set to increase by nearly 14% over the next seven years. Such high demand has created a fast-moving market, and numerous marketing agencies have found success helping businesses navigate the turbulent tide of advertising. Styyled Digital, founded in 2019 by CEO Angela Thomas, is a digital marketing agency that’s been educating businesses on how to increase the effectiveness of their sales.</p><p>By taking a new approach on the social funnel, Styyled Digital teaches clients how to attract an increased influx of traffic, build their target audience, and convert cold leads into warm customers and fans. The social funnel relies heavily on connecting with customers via social media strategy instead of landing pages and email marketing. The course that Styyled Digital has designed allows for clients to build an organic, real-time relationship with their target audience and helps ease the burden of “traditional conversion tactics”. The program breaks down the social funnel into three stages—awareness, compatibility, and intrigue—which deepens the relationship visitors have with a brand and eventually converts them into actual customers.</p><p>In the first stage, users are looking for products or services that fit their needs. So, they’re doing their own research and can be looking for official reviews or studies to back up their findings. Styyled Digital says that it’s important for brands to have solidified themselves somehow in the social consciousness. They need to have some kind of presence on social media with fun, informative content that will draw in their target demographic again and again.</p><p>At the compatibility stage, leads will do deeper research to find out if a brand is a good fit for them. This emphasizes that brands shouldn’t just create content that allows them to be easily found. If all of their content is promotional but offers no real information about what their products are, what their services do, or what their brand represents, they will lose the valuable traffic they’ve generated. This stage teaches brands how to create content that not only draws users in but keeps them around.</p><p>And in the final stage, intrigue, leads will have enough of a positive impression that they will want to engage more with a brand. This is a delicate stage because, while leads can convert into customers, brands have to do their part to make sure that products and services are presented in an easily accessible way to the consumer.</p><p>Styyled Digital uses these and other data-driven methods to move their clients ahead of the competition and double their sales. Each team member has been trained to provide support on a multitude of social media platforms to help ensure client success.</p><p>To learn more about Styyled Digital’s approach on the social funnel, visit<a href="https://styyleddigital.com/"> the company’s website</a> or connect with the team on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/styyleddigital"> Facebook</a> or<a href="https://www.instagram.com/styyleddigital/"> Instagram</a>.</p><p><i>Styyled Digital is a digital marketing agency that helps clients increase their traffic and convert cold leads into warm and devoted customers. The company was founded by business executive, philanthropist, and self-proclaimed karaoke fanatic Angela Thomas in 2019.</i></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Joe Carteret
<p><strong>The Charlotte Observer Names Joe Carteret Charlotte’s Best Real Estate Agent</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/n4KfA8Fh7F409LrZLb-4B4hmq1P-_P4tJSvTCBojWqEIuQ1u9iWf3v45N_CF47WZwxzipMFN2CGWGfUVrE1y98TFJds6P05gx4GghD46dBJg5hQ2ic3E7E7SdmaMiZAdbC65Nls9G3QEIhHgexaBstSl5_ZOTBrZa6DGM7xn9zbc0E1gqb-DBkR_OO9WxQ"></figure><p>CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Based on the nominations and votes submitted by community locals, Joe Carteret, CEO of real estate company <a href="https://www.thecarteretgroup.com/">The Carteret Group</a>, has been recognized as Charlotte’s Best Real Estate Agent by the Charlotte Observer as part of the publication’s annual Charlotte’s Best awards feature. </p><p>"I am blessed each day to lead an amazing organization, built through hard work, integrity, a network of the best partners in the business, and most importantly, our awesome clients, who gave us their trust with some of the most important decisions of their lives,” says Carteret. “We’re in the relationship business and we take pride in serving this great city. While we are still wrapping our heads around the recognition of winning first place in this category, we are filled with gratitude and humbly thank you for your business and love.”</p><p>Carteret is a North Carolina native who became a licensed real estate agent in early 2020. He credits his rapid evolution from a solo agent to a highly-connected team builder with an abundance of market knowledge to the relationships he has grown and nurtured with fellow brokers and real estate professionals. Carteret owns his own real estate firm, partnered with eXp Realty, to ensure his clients have a global reach wherever their journey may take them. He has established a growing and trusted network of vetted real estate professionals across the world with a commitment to protecting the financial interests of his clients. </p><p>"I love being around people and being a part of a team,” says Carteret. “We officially started building the team in February 2021 and now we have agents across the state that have joined us. We are currently sharpening the team that we have while continuing to bring on high-caliber talent."</p><p>The Carteret Group offers high-touch real estate concierge services for those looking to buy, sell, and invest in multiple markets throughout the Carolinas with plans to grow based on the specific needs of its clients. It provides commercial development services for companies looking to establish or grow a business presence in the Charlotte region. </p><p>Carteret tributes his mentor Ryan Serhant, CEO of Serhant and star of <i>Million Dollar Listing New York</i>, for creating The Sell It Like Serhant community, which has over 20,000 members from 110 countries. Carteret's team continues to use this community as another resource to grow its expertise and to ensure the group’s clients have access to the very best real estate partners worldwide. </p><p>“As real estate professionals, we understand that buying or selling a property is more than just a transaction,” says Carteret. “It’s a life-changing experience. That’s why we are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of our clients. We take great pride in the relationships we build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate dreams. Our philosophy is simple: clients always come first. We pledge to be in constant communication with clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process.”</p><p><i>About The Carteret Group</i></p><p><i>The Carteret Group is focused on empowering our clients to fulfill their dreams throughout the Carolinas. We are unorthodox in our approach to a very traditional business and relentless in meeting the needs of people. We help clients buy, sell, and invest in both residential and commercial real estate. We also offer residential and commercial development services to ensure the seamless execution of our client’s vision for their real estate projects. We offer programs for first-time buyers, seasoned property owners, investors, and companies. </i></p><p><i>The Carteret Group and Joe Carteret are affiliated with eXp Realty, a licensed NC and SC real estate firm. NC C22682. Joe Carteret is licensed to provide real estate services in the state of NC (NC 318692).</i></p><p><i><strong>Fair Housing Provider</strong></i></p><p><i>The Carteret Group, Exp Realty, and Joe Carteret provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. </i></p><p><i>For more information about The Carteret Group, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Joe Carteret</i></p><p><i>(704) 610-6349</i></p><p><a href="mailto:connect@TheCarteretGroup.com"><i>connect@TheCarteretGroup.com</i></a></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Thousands of future brides traveled to Radiant Bride for the chance to find a growing desirable– a designer wedding dress.
<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO–</p><p>A small, bridal boutique attracted thousands of brides from a 90-mile radius around Cleveland, Ohio, each determined to find the ideal ivory gown. Radiant Bride began when Ellen McFadden set out to Rocky River to buy her daughters’ bridal dresses. A small boutique so quickly captured her heart that she bought the dresses and then, the dress shop itself. It became Radiant Bride.</p><p>McFadden dedicates her passion for fashion to an initial experience of her own– watching her mother sew. McFadden says she was immediately “smitten” and never lost this passion.</p><p>With a degree in fashion under her belt, McFadden claims to have started Radiant Bride with a simple business plan of her own, one which she still follows today: work hard, serve the brides, and stay humble. This business plan resulted in continuous growth for the company– mostly from word of mouth– and the hundreds of 5-star Google reviews are a testament to Radiant Bride’s high level of service. </p><p>Six years ago, McFadden maintains, when Radiant Bride opened, she couldn’t have imagined the success they have now. She remains grateful to the brides, who she believes have really helped make it happen. McFadden also dedicates the boutique’s success to amiable word-of-mouth and a lift in demand for a certain Radiant Bride treasure, a collection cultivated by McFadden herself– the designer dresses.</p><p>The bridal dress business is growing each year. Just last year, the global market for wedding wear was estimated to be $61.1 Billion and is only projected to increase to around $69.9 Billion by 2026.</p><p>Following the curve in business, Radiant Bride will expand into an even larger, roomier space. In their brand new, two-story building, guests will have access to six spacious bridal suites and a private parking lot with ample spaces directly behind the building. The company intends to keep it’s celebrated old-timey atmosphere with a wood flooring, a fireplace, and a limestone facade. The current display window that lights up Rocky River residents will turn into two display windows in the new shop, opening up room for more exposure. This new store will be open in summer of 2023, keeping up with northeast Ohio’s growing search for a gown shop.</p><p>But recently, brides are is seeking after more than just a gown. Trends have shown brides to want to find “the dress”-- one no one else will be seen in. Successful dresses today are uniquely made, specifically tailored to the person, crafted and fitted with care.</p><p>Along with the personal attention they pay during appointment sessions, Radiant Bride is happy to serve customers with a wide assembly of specially-made designer brands, hand-picked and curated by McFadden herself. Some of the dresses McFadden likes to keep in the store spotlight names such as Allure Bridals, Blue by Enzoani, Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, St. Patrick, and Vera Wang.</p><p>Some of these are the top wedding dress designers of the year, such as Vera Wang, whose looks have been around since 1990. Her bridal gowns are decorated with stunning fabrics, careful cuts, and splashes of color and just some of many that Radiant Beauty has in store.</p><p>By appointment, brides can choose the best dress by scheduling the best opportunity– an assisted session with direction from McFadden and a stylist. The gowns to pick from normally range from $1,500-to-$4,500, most falling in the $1,900-to-$2,400 range, and Radiant Bride is proud of its selection of<a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/collections/plus"> plus-size gowns</a>, aiming to ensure that every bride feels beautiful.</p><p>On their <a href="https://www.radiantbridecle.com/">website</a>, one can find that the motto of Radiant Bride remains, "All you need is LOVE and a GREAT dress!" McFadden sees that brides already have love and knows that it’s Radiant Bride’s job to help them find the latter.</p><p><i>Today, Radiant Bride is the premium bridal shop in northeast Ohio. To learn more, call Radiant Bride at 440-863-2000 and follow them on IG @radiantbridecle.</i></p>
30 Nov, 2022
Lilly Washburn
<p>Base Healthcare Works to Help the 20MM Men in America with Low Testosterone</p><p>RALEIGH, N.C.--The launch of <a href="https://basehealthcare.com/">Base Healthcare</a> comes at a time when <a href="https://www.uwhealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-t">39%</a> of men 45 years and older in America have <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/andro.2020.0019">hypogonadism</a>. As more men struggle with symptoms of inadequate testosterone levels, Base Healthcare has begun its mission is to improve their outcomes and overall quality of life. To accomplish this, it is working to increase men’s understanding of testosterone deficiency, improve their foundational health, and help them to potentially avoid <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307634">downstream diseases</a>, such as type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. </p><p>The founders of Base Healthcare, Shalin Shah and Himanshu Shah, state that central to the company’s programs will be education, beginning with information about commonly misunderstood symptoms that might indicate an individual is hypogonadal. While fatigue, low energy, weight gain, lower muscle mass, low libido, decreased bone density, depression, and anxiety can all point to other conditions, they are common indicators of testosterone deficiency. The company will also help the American public to understand the lifestyle factors that may contribute to hypogonadism. Through these efforts, Base Healthcare seeks to increase the number of men who are aware that they have hypogonadism and who take steps to optimize their testosterone levels.</p><p>The company has rolled out its three core services, including its men’s virtual health platform, its FDA-approved Oral Testosterone Therapy, and its patient-centered health coaching. Through the platform, Base Healthcare plans to provide each member with the ability to access and understand their health metrics in nutrition, sleep, stress, and exercise. The goal is that through the dashboard’s smartphone-based scanning technology, each person can monitor their health at any time, including their body composition, body circumference, blood pressure, respiration rate, and more.</p><p>Base Healthcare will also provide its members with certified clinicians who discuss lab results with members and determine if they are candidates for the company’s FDA-approved Oral Testosterone Therapy. The new treatment, approved in 2022, is meant to improve upon previous treatments, which while often effective, led to scarring or were visible or messy to use.</p><p>As Base Healthcare raises awareness of low testosterone and brings its new three-tier program to men and their families across the United States, it remains committed to turning the page on hypogonadism so that one day, its services will no longer be needed.</p><p><i>Base Healthcare is a men’s virtual health platform that focuses on foundational health and optimization using an FDA-approved oral testosterone therapy and patient-centered health coaching.</i></p>
05 Dec, 2022
Base Healthcare
<p>Testosterone Deficiency: The Biggest Blind Spot in American Medicine</p><p>As most people have experienced, the American healthcare system focuses primarily on treating the illness or disease rather than preventing it. This is not completely unreasonable, as when an individual sees an odd mole on their skin, they will expect the doctor to treat their skin cancer. A convincing case, however, can be made that preventative care is just as important as treatment, which puts more responsibility on the patient to make healthy lifestyle choices. However, a question arises: who bears responsibility when patients develop conditions in part because the medical community is not doing enough to raise awareness of them?</p><p>Approximately <a href="https://www.uwhealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-t">39%</a> of men 45 years and older in America have <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/andro.2020.0019">hypogonadism</a> or low testosterone levels, yet very few are aware of their condition. That is a significant percentage of men who are impacted daily by low libido, lower muscle mass, decreased bone density, fatigue, low energy, weight gain, depression, and anxiety. </p><p>These symptoms alone are enough to disrupt the quality of a person’s life, but consider this: inadequate testosterone levels can <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307634#treatment">lead to</a> type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and others. </p><p>A man who is hypogonadal and undiagnosed will, at best, struggle with symptoms that affect the quality of his life and, at worst, develop potentially fatal diseases. Our healthcare system says, in effect, that the blame lies with the patient, as he should have made healthier food choices or worked harder to regulate his stress levels. Generally speaking, perhaps there is some element of truth here, as adults can choose to avoid processed foods or to exercise daily.</p><p>Even so, that still leaves the potential culpability of the United States’ healthcare system. To state the obvious, doctors go to medical school for a reason: to learn everything they can about the human body and to then use their knowledge to help patients, who only know or understand what doctors tell them. Are physicians doing everything they can to both educate men and their families about the signs of low testosterone and to screen patients for the condition? If the majority of hypogonadal men in America are unaware of their condition and we assume that most seek relief for their symptoms at some point, then it suggests there is a problem with how doctors are assessing patients.</p><p>While a shift in how physicians screen for hypogonadism and educate their parents would be beneficial, a more effective approach could lie with men themselves. After all, the majority see a doctor only a few times a year, at most, so focusing on the hundreds of days in between could be advantageous.</p><p>Consider <a href="https://basehealthcare.com/">Base Healthcare</a>, the company that has created a men’s health virtual platform that focuses on two main goals: using smartphone-based, body/face scanning technology to improve members’ understanding of hypogonadism and to provide insights into their foundational health. The company’s leadership hopes that through the data provided on a member’s body composition, body circumference, blood pressure, respiration rate, and other health vitals, the person will improve their understanding of how their sleep, stress levels, nutrition, and exercise habits impact their health. </p><p>Base Healthcare has also innovated a new treatment for low testosterone, one that eliminates the need for uncomfortable pellets and injections and messy gels. The company’s FDA-approved Oral Testosterone Therapy is meant to introduce flexibility into the treatment regimen and to encourage men to adhere to it, potentially optimizing the outcomes of therapy.</p><p>In the fight against hypogonadism, we face two strategies that, combined, may affect the outcomes of those with low testosterone: empower the patient with education and new treatments and encourage doctors to screen more effectively for the condition. Over time, both will lead to what patients and doctors would most like to see: men across America leading healthier, more productive lives.</p>
08 Dec, 2022
Base Healthcare
<p>Base Healthcare Launches, Works to Educate on Testosterone Deficiency Across the United States </p><p>RALEIGH, N.C. – Current estimates are that 20 million men in America are hypogonadal, yet the majority do not realize their testosterone levels are low. There has been extensive research on hormonal imbalance, including its impact on the body, yet it remains a medical problem misunderstood by the general public. Testosterone levels in general have actually been decreasing since the 1970s and 1980s, due in part to increased obesity rates from <a href="https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2019/10/14/fast-food-leads-to-slow-testosterone/#:~:text=They%20found%20that%20the%20ingestion,for%20up%20to%204%20hours.">fast food</a> or processed foods being consumed and generally increased stress levels. The U.S. along with most other developed nations have become metabolically unhealthy, and that is being reflected in testosterone levels. Approximately <a href="https://www.uwhealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-t">39%</a> of men 45 years and older have hypogonadism, so it impacts a larger percentage of the population than many people realize.</p><p><a href="https://basehealthcare.com/">Base Healthcare</a>, founded in 2022 by Shalin Shah and Himanshu Shah, has begun its mission to bring hormone optimization and foundational health to the forefront of healthcare. The company, which utilizes an FDA approved Oral Testosterone, is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevalence of testosterone deficiency, also known as <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/andro.2020.0019">hypogonadism</a>, and to helping more men achieve adequate testosterone levels through testosterone therapy.</p><p>One of Base Healthcare’s biggest goals is to help more individuals understand both the symptoms of low testosterone as well as its possible medical risks. Men with hypogonadism typically experience fatigue, low energy, weight gain, lower muscle mass, low libido, decreased bone density, depression, and anxiety. The potential downstream diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Fatty Liver Disease, and many others, really compound the problems of a population with low testosterone. </p><p>“These symptoms can be difficult enough to manage, of course, and negatively impact your quality of life, but to slowly or silently deteriorate your long-term health is a whole other issue,” says Shalin Shah, CEO of Base Healthcare. “Low testosterone has also been shown to <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307634#treatment">contribute</a> to cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, and other diseases. However, testosterone therapy over the long term may be able to reduce <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33338415/">type-2 diabetes</a> and even the incidence of <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35902376/">prostate and colorectal cancers</a>.”</p><p>Base Healthcare will work to increase its members’ understanding of hypogonadism; improve their sleep, stress levels, nutrition, and exercise; and provide its FDA-approved Oral Testosterone therapy. The company has built an innovative patient engagement platform for members to track their progress, whether through their blood work or through first-in-class face and body scanning technologies.</p><p>On the platform, members will find an easy-to-use dashboard, which allows them to track their health metrics through Base Healthcare’s smartphone-based scanning technology. Members can receive real-time data about their current health with metrics such as body composition, body circumference, blood pressure, respiration rate, and more. The goal is for each member to receive better insights into their overall health.</p><p>Base Healthcare’s FDA-approved oral testosterone therapy was designed to improve upon the current testosterone therapy options on the market. Previously, to get their testosterone levels back to a normal range, men could choose between testosterone gels, pellets, patches, or injections. While many delivered the results that patients sought, injections and pellets could be uncomfortable, patches were visible, gels could be messy, and pellets would lead to scarring all over the body. Orals could provide patients with an option they will find easier and more flexible and thus ultimately increase adherence and success in therapy. </p><p>“It is all part of our mission to bring attention to testosterone therapy as a preventative health measure,” says Shalin. “We are working to improve the quality of life for everyone with hypogonadism so that they feel better and stronger, both mentally and physically.”</p><p><i>Base Healthcare is a men’s virtual health platform that focuses on foundational health and optimization using an FDA-approved oral testosterone therapy and patient-centered health coaching.</i></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Base Healthcare
<p>How Addressing Testosterone Deficiency in America Will Help Our Healthcare System</p><p>Few would deny that America’s healthcare system is in need of a serious overhaul. However, as welcome as it may be that organizations are working to bring costs down, the problem should be addressed from another end: the foundational health of individuals. After all, sick people seek out medical help, and healthy people do not. So, by improving the basic health of those living in the United States, the conveyor belt of patients admitted to medical facilities could be slowed, in turn easing the stress on healthcare. </p><p>Take, for example, testosterone deficiency, also known as <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/andro.2020.0019">hypogonadism</a>. A man without adequate testosterone levels is impacted on multiple levels, including a decreased ability to live each day to the fullest and an increased risk of developing debilitating downstream diseases. It is inevitable that at some point, he will seek medical care.</p><p>Consider that a hypogonadal man often experiences a multitude of symptoms that affect his health over the long term, including low libido, lower muscle mass, decreased bone density, fatigue, low energy, weight gain, depression, and anxiety. Left untreated, low testosterone can <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307634#treatment">contribute</a> to more serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and others. </p><p>To help both patients and our healthcare system, it is worth exploring how to bring down the cost of treating these diseases. It could be more productive, however, to also focus resources on educating the public about the prevalence of hypogonadism, the treatment options available, and the importance of good foundational health. Doing so could reduce the number of people who eventually need extended medical care.</p><p>Education can begin with the fact that approximately <a href="https://www.uwhealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-t">39%</a> of men 45 years and older in the United States have low testosterone, which equates to approximately 20 million men. It should also encompass the reality that for roughly forty years, rising obesity rates and stress levels have led to more cases of hypogonadism. This means that the problem of inadequate testosterone is built into our society, which must be addressed in order to help more hypogonadal men. </p><p>From here, we need to give them the ability to monitor their own health when they are not at the doctor’s office. The technology innovated by <a href="https://basehealthcare.com/">Base Healthcare</a> is a good example of how this might be done. The company has created a platform that uses smartphone-based, body/face scanning technology to upload data about a member’s body composition, body circumference, blood pressure, respiration rate, and other health vitals. Members are then able to improve their understanding of how their sleep, stress levels, nutrition, and exercise habits are impacting their health. It does not, of course, replace the need for visits with a doctor. It is possible, though, that with more health insights into their body, a member could ultimately see a physician less often.</p><p>Innovations in treatments for hypogonadism could also encourage more men to seek help and increase successful outcomes of therapy. Various treatments have existed for years, of course, but their inconvenience has been an issue. The visibility of patches, discomfort of pellets and injections, scarring of pellets, and messiness of gels have been barriers to overcome. The new FDA-approved Oral Testosterone Therapy from Base Healthcare may offer men a more flexible option, one that is easier to adhere to and that helps to bring testosterone levels back to adequate levels.</p><p>The problem of hypogonadism and resulting downstream diseases is rooted in many factors that will take time to change. By focusing on education, giving men the ability to monitor their own health each day, and making treatment options for low testosterone more convenient, we may be able to decrease cases of hypogonadal men and and reduce the burden on the United States' healthcare system.</p><p> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Mary Longley Launches “Butterfly Network USA” To Shine a Light on Stories of Injustice and Oppression
<p>Mary Longley, a social justice advocate and author, released her debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i> on October 13th, 2022. <i>Butterflies</i> tells the story of three, seventeen-year-old, African American best friends in 1960s Harlem, as they grow into womanhood and attempt to navigate the racial and political unrest that was rampant in the nation. </p><p>While the world continues to shift its gaze toward injustice, Longley is already there, having experienced it firsthand. As an African American woman, she doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing her story, in addition to helping other women like herself find their voices. She writes from a deeply honest place, covering topics that others tiptoe around. </p><p>“I am a brutally honest writer, pulling no punches,” Mary explains. “I tug at hearts and create fires knowing that from scorched earth, flowers bloom lush.” As a mother, grandmother, and advocate for social justice, Mary wants to share her stories on behalf of women of all ethnicities and ages, in hopes of making a difference in the world.</p><p>While writing, editing, and publishing her first novel, Longley also launched her own business in September 2022. Butterfly Network USA is a company that focuses on shining a light on stories of women much like herself. The overall goal of Butterfly Network USA is to build partnerships with communities and social justice organizations, in order to assist those in need. At the heart of everything, Longley started this business to bring healing to those who have been traumatized by a system of inequity and oppression.</p><p>“I write with hopes of improving the human condition,” she explains, “and I want my business to represent that as well.” </p><p>With so many stories to tell and thoughts to share, Longley writes and maintains a blog that she updates every Monday with new articles, where things get more personal than her novels. Her topics range from how she feels about current events, to sharing appreciation to her “Younger sisters of the African Diaspora.” Her upcoming article will Spotlight Harlem United, a community organization based in Harlem, New York that provides healthcare, housing, and other social services. </p><p>The business owner and writer gains prominent inspirations for her writing from her own life— events that she would, in turn, work into her stories. The themes of womanhood, experiences as a woman of color, and social justice are major parts of everything that Mary produces, from her novels to her blog posts. </p><p>“<i>Butterflies</i> is a heartwarming story of love, family, friendship, and resilience,” she explains. Her writing focuses on the real-life issues that face everyday people. Her debut novel touches on themes that transcend the time period they were written in, allowing modern readers the ability to maintain a connection to the story. </p><p>Her second book, titled <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, is based on a series of true events that centers around three friends unwittingly ensnared by a religious cult. The novel is currently in its publishing phase, to be released in early 2023. “<i>Cult's Prey</i>,” Longley says, “is based on the harassment I endured from racist, sexist, religious factions seeking to indoctrinate me into their way of life. Though <i>Cult Prey's</i> subject matter is serious, the story is also filled with love and humor—illustrating the human spirit during the most difficult of times.”</p><p>Information about the release of <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, as well as details about Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, can be found on the <i>BOOKS</i> tab of her<a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/books"> website</a>. There is also a sequel in the works for Mary’s debut album, <i>Butterflies</i>, which is titled Butterflies II. This second book in the set does not have a release date at this time. </p><p>As<i> Cult’s Prey </i>readies for publication, Longley also has two follow-up novels in the works, turning her second book into a trilogy. <i>Prey’s Deception</i>, and <i>Prey’s Revenge</i> do not have a timeline for release currently, although the former is in the process of being written. New information that would detail any updates to this author’s writing process will be found on her website. </p><p>“I will continue to partner with local community resources to highlight their stories through The Butterfly Network USA,” Longley promises. Her powerful poetry and justice seeking spirit bring a much needed perspective to issues faced by people harmed by oppression. </p><p><a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/">Butterfly Network USA LLC</a></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Author and Social Justice Blogger Releases Her First Novel, With Another on the Way
<p><i>HARLEM, New York—</i>Mary Longley, an African American author based in New York, just released her debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>. The novel was released on October 13th, 2022, just one month after the social justice blogger and writer launched her business. </p><p><i>Butterflies</i> is the coming-of-age story of three, seventeen-year-old, African American best friends in 1960s Harlem, as they grow into womanhood and attempt to navigate the racial and political unrest that was rampant in the nation. </p><p>Mary Longley was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, drawing inspiration for her writing from her own life, as well as her author’s imagination. Now, a mother, grandmother, and advocate for social justice, Mary wants to share her stories on behalf of women of all ethnicities and ages.</p><p>“<i>Butterflies</i> is a heartwarming story of love, family, friendship, and resilience,” Mary explains. Her writing focuses on the real-life issues that face everyday people. Her debut novel touches on themes that transcend the time period they were written in, allowing modern readers the ability to maintain a connection to the story. </p><p>“I am a brutally honest writer, pulling no punches. I tug at hearts and create fires knowing that from scorched earth, flowers bloom lush.,” Mary says. “I write with hopes of improving the human condition.”</p><p>While her novels, both upcoming as well as released, are a large focus of Longley’s website, the author is also the founder and CEO of Butterfly Network USA, which was launched in September 2022. The business focuses on shining a light on stories of women like herself. The goal of Butterfly Network USA is to build partnerships with communities and social justice organizations, in order to assist those in need. </p><p>Longley maintains a blog, launched in September 2022 alongside her business. The blog can be found on her website, where she shares personal thoughts and stories that she releases each Monday. Her upcoming article will Spotlight Harlem United, a community organization based in Harlem, New York that provides healthcare, housing, and other social services. </p><p>The busy author has a second novel following closely at the heels of <i>Butterflies. </i>Her second book, titled <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, is based on a series of true events that centers around three friends unwittingly ensnared by a religious cult. The novel is currently in its publishing phase, to be released in early 2023. </p><p>One of the most prominent inspirations for Mary’s writing is her own life— events that she would in turn, work into her stories. The themes of womanhood, experiences as a woman of color, and social justice are prominent parts of everything that Mary produces, from her novels to her blog posts.</p><p>“My upcoming book <i>Cult's Prey</i> is based on the harassment I endured from racist, sexist, religious factions seeking to indoctrinate me into their way of life,” Longley explains. “Though <i>Cult Prey's</i> subject matter is serious, the story is also filled with love and humor—illustrating the human spirit during the most difficult of times.”</p><p>Information about the release of <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, as well as details about Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, can be found on the <i>BOOKS</i> tab of her<a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/books"> website</a>. </p><p>Mary is continuing to write, even after the publication of her first two novels. There is a sequel in the works for Mary’s debut album, <i>Butterflies</i>, which is titled Butterflies II. This second book in the set does not have a release date at this time. </p><p>As<i> Cult’s Prey </i>readies for publication, Mary also has two follow-up novels in the works, turning her second book into a trilogy. <i>Prey’s Deception</i>, and <i>Prey’s Revenge</i> will be the second and third novels in the series. These do not have a timeline for release currently, although the former is currently in the process of being written. New information that would detail any updates to this author’s writing process will be found on her website. </p><p><i>Mary Longley releases blog posts every Monday. She continues to partner with local community resources to highlight their stories. Keep an eye on her business’s Instagram @butterflynetworkusa and Facebook. For more information about Longley and her business, see her website.</i></p><p><i>Mary Longley </i></p><p><i>Butterfly Network USA LLC</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=butterflynetworkusa.com&t=h.eJx1jkEOgyAURK9iWLciCL_iyqtggdYqQr6QxjS9e6V7N7N48zKZD8m4kL4iz5Ti1lM65pQsumVfbXoHnPOm63vwlFwqMhfx4AEfLgkpOQhGX3mZ9DD5aHHK_hrxr7fQjZ24dWCYkEwDgFNjI1po5RHSUHYg1fBG8ZrxMm7LuNe4DycXimSKdNZ_f06cQag.MEUCIB6GK_hJjPV9Am3eglcmt8_XJ3mxBpW5mBVp7i8OEoonAiEAnYwI7YTJUEYZVCT-anlNfxgLJxJpk_JlLAuCggEhcnk"><i>butterflynetworkusa.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Social Justice Advocate and Author Launches Her Business as Her Debut Novel Hits Stores.
<p><i>HARLEM, New York—</i>Having grown up as an African American woman in the Bronx, New York, Mary Longley, an author and social justice advocate just released her debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, on the heels of the launch of her business, Butterfly Network USA. The book was released on October 13th, 2022, telling the story of three, seventeen-year-old, African American best friends in 1960s Harlem, as they grow into womanhood and attempt to navigate the racial and political unrest that was rampant in the nation. This coming-of-age story is the first of many projects currently in the works for this writer and business owner. </p><p>Mary Longley is a mother, grandmother, and advocate for social justice, growing into her voice through the trials and oppression she faced in her life. Mary wants to share her stories on behalf of women like herself, who have experienced tribulations and injustice. She uses her voice in writing to advocate for healing, truth, and justice for women of all ethnicities and ages.</p><p>“<i>Butterflies</i> is a heartwarming story of love, family, friendship, and resilience,” Mary explains. Her writing focuses on the real-life issues that face everyday people. Her debut novel touches on themes that transcend the time period they were written in, allowing modern readers the ability to maintain a connection to the story. </p><p>The author’s business focuses mainly on sharing stories of women like herself. The goal of Butterfly Network USA is to build partnerships with communities and social justice organizations, in order to assist those in need. Her outreach will be similar to other organizations that help people in states of oppression or turmoil. </p><p>Longley also provides a blog on her website, which launched in September 2022 alongside her business. There, she shares personal thoughts and stories, and she updates it every Monday with new articles. Her topics range from how she feels about what is going on in the world today, to odes to her “Younger sister of the African Diaspora.” Her upcoming article will Spotlight Harlem United, a community organization based in New York that provides healthcare, housing, and other social services. </p><p>With a second book following closely behind the release of her debut novel <i>Butterflies,</i> Longley winds down the publication process and readies <i>Cult’s Prey</i> for release in early 2023. <i>Cult’s Prey </i>is based on a series of true events that centers around three friends unwittingly ensnared by a religious cult. </p><p>Thematic elements of everything that Mary produces include womanhood, growing up as a woman of color, and social justice.</p><p>“My upcoming book <i>Cult's Prey</i> is based on the harassment I endured from racist, sexist, religious factions seeking to indoctrinate me into their way of life,” Longley says. “Though <i>Cult Prey's</i> subject matter is serious, the story is also filled with love and humor—illustrating the human spirit during the most difficult of times.”</p><p>Information about the release of <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, as well as details about Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, can be found on the <i>BOOKS</i> tab of her<a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/books"> website</a>. </p><p>In addition to the novels already in their final stages, a sequel is in the works for Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, titled Butterflies II. This second book in the set does not have a release date at this current time. </p><p>As<i> Cult’s Prey </i>readies for publication, Mary also has two follow-up novels in the works, turning her second book into a trilogy. <i>Prey’s Deception</i>, and <i>Prey’s Revenge</i> will be the second and third novels in the series. There is not a timeline for release currently, although the <i>Prey’s Deception</i> is currently in the process of being written. New information that would detail any updates to this author’s writing process will be found on her website. </p><p><strong>Mary Longley will be releasing blog posts every Monday as she partners with local community resources and highlights their stories. Keep an eye on her business’s Instagram @butterflynetworkusa. For more information about Longley and her business, see her website.</strong></p><p><strong>Butterfly Network USA LLC—</strong><a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/books"><strong>butterflynetworkusa.com </strong></a></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Author Mary Longley Launches "Butterfly Network USA"
<p><i>HARLEM, New York—</i>African American author, Mary Longley, released her debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i> on October 13th, 2022. <i>Butterflies</i> tells the story of three, seventeen-year-old, African American best friends in 1960s Harlem, as they grow into womanhood and attempt to navigate the racial and political unrest that was rampant in the nation. </p><p>While writing, editing, and publishing her first novel, Longley also launched her own business in September 2022. Butterfly Network USA is a company that focuses on shining a light on stories of women much like herself. The goal of Butterfly Network USA is to build partnerships with communities and social justice organizations, in order to assist those in need. </p><p>“I write with hopes of improving the human condition,” Longley explains, “and I want my business to represent that as well.” Hailing from the Bronx, New York, the author draws inspiration for her writing from her own life, as well as her author’s imagination. As a mother, grandmother, and advocate for social justice, Mary wants to share her stories on behalf of women of all ethnicities and ages, in hopes of making a difference in the world. “I am a brutally honest writer, pulling no punches. I tug at hearts and create fires knowing that from scorched earth, flowers bloom lush.”</p><p>Alongside her business, Longley also writes and maintains a blog, located on her website. Updated every Monday with new articles, she shares personal thoughts and stories. Her topics range from how she feels about what is going on in the world today, to odes to her “Younger sisters of the African Diaspora.” Her upcoming article will spotlight Harlem United, a community organization based in Harlem, New York that provides healthcare, housing, and other social services. </p><p>The business owner and writer gains prominent inspirations for her writing from her own life— events that she would in turn, work into her stories. The themes of womanhood, experiences as a woman of color, and social justice are major parts of everything that Mary produces, from her novels to her blog posts. </p><p>“<i>Butterflies</i> is a heartwarming story of love, family, friendship, and resilience,” she explains. Her writing focuses on the real-life issues that face everyday people. Her debut novel touches on themes that transcend the time period they were written in, allowing modern readers the ability to maintain a connection to the story. </p><p>After launching her first book, Longley continues to write, with a second novel following closely at the heels of <i>Butterflies. </i>Her second book, titled <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, is based on a series of true events that centers around three friends unwittingly ensnared by a religious cult. The novel is currently in its publishing phase, to be released in early 2023. </p><p>The upcoming <i>Cult's Prey</i>, Longley explains, is based on the harassment she endured from racist, sexist, religious factions seeking to indoctrinate her into their way of life. “Though <i>Cult Prey's</i> subject matter is serious, the story is also filled with love and humor—illustrating the human spirit during the most difficult of times,” she shares.</p><p>Information about the release of <i>Cult’s Prey</i>, as well as details about Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, can be found on the <i>BOOKS</i> tab of her<a href="https://butterflynetworkusa.com/books"> website</a>. There is also a sequel in the works for Mary’s debut novel, <i>Butterflies</i>, which is titled Butterflies II. This second book in the set does not have a release date at this time. </p><p>As<i> Cult’s Prey </i>readies for publication, Longley also has two follow-up novels in the works, turning her second book into a trilogy. <i>Prey’s Deception</i>, and <i>Prey’s Revenge</i> do not have a timeline for release currently, although the former is in the process of being written. New information that would detail any updates to this author’s writing process will be found on her website. </p><p><i>Longley continues to partner with local community resources to highlight their stories through Butterfly Network USA. Her blog is updated every Monday. For more information about Longley, her writings, and her business, see her website.</i></p><p><i>Mary Longley</i></p><p><i>Butterfly Network USA LLC</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=butterflynetworkusa.com&t=h.eJx1jkEOgyAURK9iWLciCL_iyqtggdYqQr6QxjS9e6V7N7N48zKZD8m4kL4iz5Ti1lM65pQsumVfbXoHnPOm63vwlFwqMhfx4AEfLgkpOQhGX3mZ9DD5aHHK_hrxr7fQjZ24dWCYkEwDgFNjI1po5RHSUHYg1fBG8ZrxMm7LuNe4DycXimSKdNZ_f06cQag.MEUCIB6GK_hJjPV9Am3eglcmt8_XJ3mxBpW5mBVp7i8OEoonAiEAnYwI7YTJUEYZVCT-anlNfxgLJxJpk_JlLAuCggEhcnk"><i>butterflynetworkusa.com</i></a></p>
07 Nov, 2022
Nate Ollie
<p><strong>Write About Launches Redesigned Platform With All-New Features</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Web-based software platform offers writing prompts, grammar activities, and more</strong></li><li><strong>30,000 subscribers since 2021</strong></li><li><strong>Customers in all 50 US states + Canada</strong></li></ul><p><i>Memphis, TN</i> - Write About, a web-based software platform that offers educator support in a variety of writing subjects, is excited to announce that in order to combat the ongoing impact of COVID-19, it has launched a redesigned platform with new features. These include writing prompts, skill building activities aligned with specific genres of writing, paragraph and essay writing lessons with accompanying texts, as well as professional development (PD) services.</p><p>The Write About team is especially pleased with its newest grammar check feature, which notifies students of grammatical errors in their writing and gives explanations along with correction suggestions. The feature also includes style suggestions that help improve the clarity and effectiveness of students' writing, and helps students find the perfect words for their content via a Word Explorer and contextual thesaurus. </p><p>Also, Write About is working on a typing proficiency component that will help enhance students' typing speed and efficiency. Most standardized testing is shifting to more of an online based environment, so students' ability to type proficiently will be critical in regards to their scoring and overall testing success. </p><p>Write About is already being used by over 30,000 subscribers across the US and Canada. The software is designed to help schools develop their students into proficient writers, more effective communicators, and to strengthen their overall literacy skills. The ultimate goal is to help close the widespread student achievement gap.<br><br>Educators are able to maximize instruction time by leveraging a library of customizable assignments, prompts, and exercises that help introduce new concepts, reinforce learned skills, and provide insights administrators can use to improve results and drive instructional practices within any curriculum.</p><p>The company owner, Nate Ollie, is a financial advisor, nonprofit leader, and tech entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee. As an experienced sales professional who has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, he now pursues his primary passion of mentoring and developing childhood education. Nate stepped into the tech world in June of 2021 when he acquired Write About, a K-12 education SaaS that is helping save literacy in schools across the country and closing the widespread student achievement gap.</p><p>In Spring of 2022, Nate brought on Jasmine Jackson, a long time educator and academics director, as a partner to enhance the effectiveness of the platform and to ultimately put Write About in position to positively impact more students and teachers.</p><p>Ollie invites educators, interventionists, and school administrators in the K-12 education space to become part of the Write About network. “Over the next five years,” he shares, “our aim is to have positively impacted the educational experience of 1 million students worldwide by diversifying their vocabulary and increasing their versatility in writing as it pertains to language and conventions.”</p><p>Write About’s new features are designed to promote the brand’s core values: that writing should be fun, sharing should be easy, and more writing leads to better writing. “We want to promote more student writing using an engagement environment with interesting content, powerful tools, and a safe community,” says Ollie. “We’ve created this fresh, new platform to make it even more exciting for students to become passionate about writing.”</p><p>The company helps educators to create a digital writing community for students that implements engaging content with helpful feedback and revision procedures. The curriculum teaches students to assert and defend claims, tell stories, convey experiences, educate on subjects they’ve researched, respond to literature, and more.</p><p>“These new developments will allow Write About the opportunity to directly address unfinished learning that resulted from COVID,” Ollie shares. “The new features also allow extra interventions that teachers can use to pair with established curriculum.” The team at Write About is excited about the updated platform, which will provide educators extra opportunities to further develop their pedagogical practices by utilizing the company’s professionally crafted development services.</p><p>“Our brand is focused on aiding teachers in leveraging the data from our platform to apply to their own instruction,” says Ollie. “We take a simplistic approach to address the learning needs that were revealed - and the pre-existing gaps that were magnified - during the pandemic.”</p><p>Write About has also developed a primary curriculum for parents of homeschooled students and is preparing to launch more services for this specific sector in the upcoming year.</p><p>Website: <a href="http://writeabout.com/">writeabout.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@writeabout.com">info@writeabout.com</a></p>
07 Nov, 2022
Diana Sua and PowderVitamin Creates Cleanest Electrolyte Powder to hit the Market in 2022
<p>Diana Sua, a young businesswoman and mother, was getting tired of the same electrolyte formulas she was seeing on the market. </p><p>“The formulas I’ve come across on the market are not balanced, and the ingredients they have are junk—a lot of sugars and artificial additives,” she says. “Dealing with all the work and chores around the house, I had trouble finding the energy to go to the gym and play with my baby. I was looking for something that would give me that much-needed boost, but I only realized that there is a big need for clean ingredients in the electrolyte world.”</p><p>Taking matters into her own hands, Sua dedicated ten years of her life to creating her own electrolyte mix formula. She founded the company PowderVitamin and after carefully trying out hundreds of formulas, developed <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.amazon.com&t=h.eJwlkEtvgzAQhP9KxSGnJg5gG4iEmkCSW6Qc-rpZG3shtIAtY0of6n9vTC-r1Yz20878BKNtg81dcHXODBtCpmlaQQfful9J3ZGznhTa58ZB1_TLQ4vSWd1-ORyWJ2idVvjp7M05awfD0IzdTa579BtRhhTrIk3PL6folTx0AEPuhwBVizLmLDlmZbbe8XDH6G6f7su0KIuYc7aPDwIqMAIuw8JiJXIA4U8XDuqZ4dVcdkJaAdYIJYzVapROOG0WDeZPj8c0uL8L3n22Hp22deUoYxGnIXkb2wa2TWfQ-o-NnaNKrDLkLAordlE0owgyQ5rEIUe6TnhCQs55lkRZlK7oDEcPH67abM1c08d_TZ7mbXWz-7Ftf_8ARW51bQ.MEYCIQDvQ74TbTHNEUWe5kWxz086Mh9Ps3tWd-LVINR3_8_fhgIhANouFOpJYKekve4YnwMTP4ieaszDp-XrzfiMPRRSc9zB">Electrolytes Powder Plus</a>. </p><p>The product was launched in September 2022 and is an all-natural alternative to the electrolyte mixes typically found in stores. Described as tasting “just like lemonade,” Electrolytes Powder Plus contains important ingredients, such as chloride, magnesium, calcium, zinc and organic vitamin C derived from organic acerola cherries. This formula also contains zero sugars, zero carbs, and no additives.</p><p>“Electrolytes Powder Plus is the next best electrolyte on the market meant for mothers and fathers, grandparents, teenagers, people who play sport, go to the gym or simply have busy schedules.” Sua wants to grow her product and so in November 2022, PowderVitamin is launching four new flavors. The company, after working for so long on developing this formula wants to it available for everyone with different preferences when it comes to taste. </p><p>“I had the idea to make something different,” she explains, “for people who need an extra energy boost, without all of the added junk that I was finding everywhere else on the market.” Diana, with her team at PowderVitamin worked to find a healthy and tasty balance to create an all-natural and healthy electrolyte mix option. Electrolytes Powder Plus is “formulated to improve focus and boost energy without the junk, and a delicious way to optimize hydration”. </p><p>Sua also wants to make sure that people are paying attention to the importance of electrolytes, and the role that they play in the human body. She explains that this is something that should be taken seriously, and that studies have shown that the average American’s sodium intake is too high, while their intake of potassium is too low. </p><p>“Your body on the cellular level is governed by these sodium-potassium pumps. They are what keeps you alive,” says Sua. “And if you don’t have the right sodium or potassium balance in your body, it won’t stay healthy for long.” One of the reasons why this product took ten years to formulate is because Sua and her team wanted to make sure that its was providing the right amount of sodium and potassium that the body needs. </p><p>PowderVitamin’s website says simply that everyone needs a little boost from time to time. One goal that Sua also had while building the PowderVitamin brand was that they wanted to bring an affordable product to the US and with that in mind, took the time to test their product with several different focus groups. “I wanted to offer something that people can’t get at a better deal from anywhere else.” Sua says. “I want to really make a difference for the average person, so we start our costs at $0.30 per serving.”</p><p>This formula doesn’t replace vitamins but rather, helps supplement them during work outs and while providing hydration. “If we don’t treat our bodies the way we should and supply them with the necessary nutrients each day, we’ll be in trouble,” Sua states. “They say we are what we eat, but sometimes we need to eat an impossible amount of food to get the right nutrients.” </p><p><i>Diana Sua is the CEO and Founder of PowderVitamins. As the mind behind Electrolytes Powder Plus, Sua provides a product targeted toward the everyday person. For more information about PowerVitamin and the products they offer, see their website.</i></p><p><i>powdervitamin.com</i></p><p> </p>
06 Dec, 2022
Five-Year Anniversary Sparks Million-Dollar Renovations for Ibiza Bar
<p><i>ATLANTA, Georgia—</i>Ibiza Bar and Lounge is closing out 2022 with several upcoming events, all hosted on-site. The venue, having first launched in 2016 as a nightclub for private events and parties in downtown Duluth, Georgia, currently has a Facebook check-in value of nearly 42,000 and a 4.2 star ratings on Google with over 1000 reviews. </p><p>Founder and CEO, Nafeel Ahmed’s 10 years of experience in marketing and branding has pushed the production and development of Ibiza Bar into the competitive nightlife in Atlanta. In 2020, while coronavirus cases were on the rise, Ibiza Bar, much like the rest of the restaurant industry, reported record lows of income and loss of clientele. </p><p>“We, as a business, survived by placing safety precautions for our patrons.” Nafeel says, when asked how they managed to make it through the pandemic without shutting down. Ibiza Bar continues to maintain the state established food safety protocols and follows CDC advised COVID-19 recommendations and guidelines. With strict handwashing and sanitizing protocols in place, the company has not reported a rise in staffing COVID cases since their remodel. </p><p>After their five-year anniversary, the company undertook a massive renovation and remodeling project that they started in 2020. The demolition of the original lounge costed close to a million dollars and lasted a year, reaching completion in June 2021. The <a href="https://ibizaatl.com/">newly refurbished website</a> offers information about reservations and upcoming events hosted at the venue. </p><p>The restaurant maintains a strictly enforced dress code. Athletic gear and apparel, shorts, torn or cutoff clothing, sandals, and athletic shoes, are on the list of clothing prohibited from the nightclub. The complete list of appropriate apparel guidelines can be found on their website under the <a href="https://ibizaatl.com/reservations/"><i>Reservations</i></a> tab. Ibiza Bar and Lounge allows customers, ages 21 and over, to reserve VIP tables and private booths, in addition to serving a variety of food, drink, and hookah flavors.</p><p>“Atlanta is the melting pot of diversity here in Georgia,” says Nafeel, “but we want to bring this type of diversity all over the United States.” Ibiza Bar draws its inspiration directly from its namesake: Ibiza, Spain, an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. The food and cocktails served mirror the flavors and palates of what one would find while overseas. The lounge also hosts events that bring the traditional flavors and styles of Spain to their dancefloor and kitchen. By hosting their weekly Latin Friday, and International Saturday events, this company works to keep its influences authentic. </p><p>“Success is peace of mind,” Nafeel explains. “[Peace of mind] is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of being.” With The aspiring entrepreneur also owns a boat & jet ski rental company along with an online marketing social media management company that he uses to further his business. “Entrepreneurship is turning your passion into profit.” </p><p>This company maintains a steady stream of events as 2022 comes to an end. Some such events include a “Scorpio Bash” a “Friendsgiving” night, as well as their six-year anniversary in mid-November. </p><p>Ibiza Bar also runs several charity events throughout the year, including a food drive that benefits local homeless shelters during November, as well as a toy drive that takes place close to Christmas, benefiting Atlanta’s Children Center. Their New Year’s celebration at the venue also doubles as a charity event, where proceeds from the nightclub go toward local homeless relief foundations.</p><p>As Atlanta nightlife recovers from the hit taken throughout the pandemic, Ibiza Bar and Lounge continues to make the necessary changes to maintain CDC safety guidelines.</p><p><i>Ibiza Bar and Lounge is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00PM to 3:00AM (EST). Patrons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid ID to enter. For more information about Ibiza Bar and Lounge, in addition to all reservation and event inquiries, see their Instagram @ibizaatlanta, visit their website, or contact:</i></p><p><i>Nafeel Ahmed </i></p><p><i>678-655-0520</i></p><p><i>info@IbizaAtl.com</i></p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.Ibizaatl.com&t=h.eJxFjcEOgyAQBX_FcG5BUBf15LWfseCqtFANwZjY9N8bemivb15mXmyPnvUFW1LaeiGO4-A3407E5LldA7sU7JH5k9Ia5ynVTaOgluK-e4eDCxtFt4frFvNbkNGtqkZNZSfBABkobWe1IYmV0oRCAkBbQ1Mprtosp68cJyJ_4hJoHOaA7tceM_4v7w__GjXo.MEUCICLZk0xPd4e8UweJe3FMLPmRMu0WVVD9Mb32HXJzmF_sAiEA-AL4qHvIZWK8OU-H4irHIUx90WUbZdxPkIDxLqSee4E"><i>www.Ibizaatl.com</i></a></p>
06 Dec, 2022
Spiritual and Financial Coach Launches Muscle Innovations in Colorado
<p><i>Denver, Colorado</i>—After studying spirituality and fitness for over thirty years, Michael Demko, a Colorado resident, has announced the launch of his multifaceted coaching business. The company, which will focus on helping clients create a positive mindset and build a healthy lifestyle, is not a new practice for Demko, though the official branding of his company will be a development that has been years in the making.</p><p>“Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching” is the start of this several tiered business model that Demko has been workshopping since the 1990’s. Society is seeing a rise in “lifestyle coaching”, specifically on platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram. There are entire communities based around the concept of living life intentionally and manifesting the life that you want for yourself. Demko’s business uses tactics that have helped him in his own life, as well as those close to him. He is also in the process of an upcoming book, scheduled for release in 2023, which will teach others how to reach the mindset for a more positive life.</p><p>“It’s all about changing your perspective,” Michael says. “Actively imagining the life you want is a powerful and underutilized way of reaching those goals.”</p><p>Demko draws inspiration for his teachings from the years he spent going to the gym, from which he maintains the second branch of his business, Muscle Innovations, where he encourages others to build the bodies that they want by using his mindfulness techniques in order to give clients the chance to exercise their brains. This business launched in October 2022, and is working to create new products for clients and customers. The goal of Muscle Innovations isn’t to focus on the physical body, but rather, the mind.</p><p>“I would rather teach someone how to get the rock solid attitude than the rock solid body,” he says. By focusing on a client’s state of mind, this company can help people explore the concept of manifesting what they want. Muscle Innovations focuses on promoting healthy habits in the mind. The main goal of this practice is not to build physical muscles, as a classic physical trainer may encourage, but rather, to keep people going back to the gym without burning out. </p><p>Muscle Innovations utilizes platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn to gather clients around the world and offer encouragement and coaching. The brand operates as a community of people, supporting one another and encouraging each other to reach their fitness goals. Their Facebook page is currently in the process of being renovated, set to be released in January 2023.</p><p>The physical fitness company also maintains a <a href="https://muscleinnovations.myshopify.com/">shopify portal</a>, where it sells athletic wear for both men and women. Muscle Innovations offers products such as tee shirts, sports bras, sweatpants, hoodies, and more. Michael and his team at Muscle Innovations provide a 24/7 call support service and worldwide shipping. </p><p>This business started out as a passion project for Demko, who began promoting his personal physical fitness goals and aspirations through social media. The self-started company gained its traction in the late summer of 2021. It was then that Demko and his team modified their coaching techniques and began producing content for their clients. After a year of fine-tuning, Muscle Innovations, alongside Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching, took shape and currently are in phase two of its momentum. </p><p>Currently, Demko is attending a business program specifically aimed at lifestyle coaching and looks forward to starting 2023 with his company in full swing. With financial and spiritual coachings underway, Michael will be looking for new clients as the new year begins, when his business completes its final phase of development. </p><p><i>Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching aims to elevate the mindset of its clients and help people begin to live a more intentional life. Muscle Innovations, Demko’s athletic business offers athletic apparel for both men and women at their website.</i></p><p><i>For more information about his coaching, see his company's </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/people/Muscle-Innovations/100020495183832/"><i>Facebook page.</i></a></p><p><i>Michael Demko</i></p><p><i>michael_demko@msn.com</i></p><p><i>Muscleinnovations@gmail.com</i></p>
06 Dec, 2022
New Physical Fitness Brand Launches in Denver, Colorado
<p><i>Denver, Colorado</i>—With the idea of “lifestyle coaching” on the rise in modern society, Michael Demko, a health and wellness coach from Colorado, has launched his multi-tiered business, Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching. The mental wellness company, which was introduced to the public in October 2022, will operate in conjunction with the physical fitness brand, Muscle Innovations. Once a business consultant, Demko and his team at <i>MDLC </i>have shifted the focus of their coaching style to the idea of living a purposeful and conscious life. This practice is also utilized throughout Demko’s physical wellness brand, Muscle Innovations, where he and his partners offer clients insight on how to maintain momentum both in and out of the gym.</p><p>“It’s about changing your perspective,” Michael says. Having worked with business owners over the years to help grow their companies, Demko witnessed firsthand the negative impact that COVID had on businesses, but specifically, he recognized the impact it had on individuals. In order to help rebuild the socioeconomic aspects of society, Michael started his business in the late summer of 2021, after nearly 30 years immersed in the business practice of mindfulness and the art of “manifesting” what you want.</p><p>On platforms such as TikTok or Instagram, the concept of manifestation is widely talked about; The hashtag alone has videos with over 5.2 billion views on TikTok, with creators and members of the community teaching others how to manifest or giving examples of how exactly it all works. Manifestation, in the spiritual wellness sense of the word, refers to speaking and thinking certain things into existence through repetition and belief.</p><p><i>MDLC </i>operates through social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, where Demko and his team maintain a community of like-minded individuals who support one another and encourage each other’s fitness and mental wellness goals. </p><p>The second branch of Demko’s business model is the fitness brand, Muscle Innovations, where he encourages others to build the bodies that they want. Rather than approaching his Muscle Innovations business from the physical perspective, Demko uses the mindfulness techniques executed through Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching in order to give clients the chance to exercise their brains. </p><p>“I would rather teach someone how to get the rock solid attitude than the rock solid body,” he says. By focusing clients’ minds on manifesting what they want, Muscle Innovations’ teachings promote healthy habits. “The goal isn’t to build physical muscles. It’s to keep people going back to the gym without burning out.”</p><p>While building and managing his business, Demko aims to bring positivity to his clients. Muscle Innovations also maintains a <a href="https://muscleinnovations.myshopify.com/">shopify portal</a>, where they sell athletic wear for both men and women. Muscle Innovations offers products such as tee shirts, sports bras, sweatpants, hoodies, and more. This business started out as a passion project for Demko, who began promoting his personal physical fitness goals and aspirations through his own social media profiles. The newly emerging company became fully developed in the late summer of 2021. With this new development, Demko and his team modified their coaching techniques and began producing content for their clients. A year later, Muscle Innovations, alongside Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching, took shape and currently are in phase two of development</p><p><i>Michael Demko Lifestyle Coaching is a Denver based coaching system that aims to elevate the mindset of its clients and help people begin to live a more intentional life. Muscle Innovations, Demko’s athletic business offers athletic apparel for both men and women at their website. Demko is also in the process of writing an upcoming book, scheduled for release in 2023, which will teach others how to reach the “best mindset for a more positive life”.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Demko and his business, see his company's </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/people/Muscle-Innovations/100020495183832/"><i>Facebook page.</i></a></p><p><i>Michael Demko</i></p><p><i>michael_demko@msn.com</i></p><p><i>Muscleinnovations@gmail.com</i></p>
12 Dec, 2022
Tara Townes
<p><strong>New Bullying Buddy App Reports Bullying Data To The CDC</strong></p><p>SMYRNA, Georgia – Tara Lynn Townes, anti-bullying activist, author, and behavioral therapist, has launched <a href="https://thebullyingbuddy.com/">The Bullying Buddy App</a> to challenge the nationwide bullying epidemic and to address the increasing number of preventable suicides caused by the effects of bullying. </p><p>According to recent statistics, an average of 4,400 children ranging in age from seven to fourteen commit suicide each year, with half of those suicides being directly related to bullying. In addition, 160,000 middle school students skip school every single day because they are afraid to go to school.</p><p>Townes, who has embarked on a mission to spread awareness and create real change through several anti-bullying campaigns and published works, says the patent-pending tracking technology featured within the app’s platform is a game-changing advancement that has been unavailable on the market until now. </p><p>The Bullying Buddy app allows bullying victims and bystanders to send instant alerts to parents and administrators. The emergency button within the app is manually or voice-activated and begins recording bullying instances immediately. Parents are able to send their students messages in real time. The videos are stored in an encrypted database and can be used to provide the CDC with the accurate data needed to move forward with anti-bullying bills in schools across the country.</p><p>With an estimated 50% of bullying incidents for school students across the United States occurring through cyberbullying, the app challenges this by capturing social media posts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram and informing them through the backend. Now, rather than waiting for the platform to remove the post, the Bullying Buddy app has patent-pending technology that is able to notify them about what is going on instantly.</p><p>To coincide with the app, Townes authored the “Be Brave” empathy-based curriculum that draws attention to the importance of diversity, and improving self-esteem. </p><p>Townes travels across the country to speak with local community leaders about bullying prevention. She has partnered with celebrities and professional athletes as part of her anti-bullying movement. She reveals that she will soon release STOMP: Stop Traumatizing Others Mentally Physically, the adult version of the Bullying Buddy App to help address corporate bullying, domestic violence, racial crimes, elder abuse, financial abuse, collegiate violations, human trafficking, and hate crimes. </p><p><i>The Bullying Buddy App is a resolution for bullying! Bullying Buddy supports the receiver, watcher, bully, teachers, policymakers, and parents by extending education, reporting tools, alerts, and a locator. For more information about Bullying Buddy, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Tara Lynn Townes</i></p><p><i>(404) 369-0157</i></p><p><i>(949) 439-0064</i></p><p><i>Info@thebullyingbuddy.com</i></p><p><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BullyingBuddyConsulting"><i>https://www.facebook.com/BullyingBuddyConsulting</i></a></p><p><i>T-Shirt Campaign: </i><a href="https://inktothepeople.com/bullying-buddy-"><i>https://inktothepeople.com/bullying-buddy-</i></a></p>
11 Nov, 2022
Tara Townes
<p><strong>Children’s Author and Anti-Bullying Non-Profit Founder, Tara Lynn Townes, Develops Cutting-Edge Bullying Buddy App To Save Lives</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/FUK_X-Ddwnl6of3b8Xnn3Nj0EFOjQGgNcPKPtsGTXiDTreGJO1OasPLpCCmMcjKdITuhdtfTAT9cJoqvb2_yyObBsfGtx7YmldKKodFVTDrPUPn8WYxEmFoD3D6CZMcmeR4X03266h_WqfW5jaVqBWqd4vlh31mRGI_BSSQkbblANqpxhg0jexOHlRU_tg"></figure><p>SMYRNA, Georgia – An average of 4,400 children ranging in age from seven to fourteen commit suicide each year, with half of those suicides being directly related to bullying. In addition, 160,000 middle school students skip school every single day because they are afraid to go to school. </p><p>In response to these alarming figures, behavioral and developmental therapist, author, and Founder of the anti-bullying nonprofit, <a href="https://tinybemighty.org">Tiny Be Mighty</a>, Tara Lynn Townes, has developed a new ground-breaking mobile app that provides the first of its kind solutions to confront the nationwide bullying epidemic. </p><p>The game-changing <a href="https://thebullyingbuddy.com/">Bullying Buddy mobile app</a> uses advanced technology to increase the security and protection of bullying victims through its instant alert and messaging features. With the click of a button, the app begins live recording audio and video during a bullying incident. The user is able to alert his or her parents and administrators instantly. The emergency button within the app can be voice or manually activated, while giving the users the option to select whether they are a victim or a bystander. The videos are then saved in an encrypted database. </p><p>“The app is quick,” said Townes. “It addresses safety instantly. As a mom, if you’re at work, if you’re at your desk, or at home, you get a text alert instantly and you see what your child is going through. What makes this a game-changer is that you’re able to chat with your child at that moment. Administrators also get an alert immediately, so they are aware of what is happening. The app’s tracking feature helps contribute to suicide prevention.”</p><p>To address the deeper issues that lead to bullying, and the effects it has on students, parents, and our society as a collective, the app provides an Information Station, where users are educated about bullying and have access to empowerment tools and licensed clinical professionals. As part of the anti-bullying movement Townes has initiated through her children’s books, and the establishment of her foundation, she is also the author of the “Be Brave” empathy-based curriculum, which was created to address embracing diversity, building self-esteem, and redirecting negative behaviors through an experiential approach. It includes activities and videos to educate students about bullying. As a proponent of experiential learning, Townes believes the curriculum will reach children at their level. She goes on to say, “it’s not a lesson. They’re getting an experience.” </p><p>With an estimated 50% of bullying incidents for school students across the United States occurring through cyberbullying, the app works to combat this by capturing social media posts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram and informing them through the backend. </p><p>“Now, rather than waiting for the platform to remove the post, the Bullying Buddy app has patent-pending technology that is able to notify them about what is going on instantly,” says Townes.</p><p>Previously, the CDC did not have accurate statistics to pass legislative proposals needed to thoroughly address bullying. With the Bullying Buddy app, data collected in real time and stored in a database can now provide the organization with the proper numbers. Townes has continued to embark on her journey for change by meeting with local representatives to discuss the policies needed in the educational systems. She also travels nationwide to lead worship and training events regarding bullying prevention as part of a National anti-bullying campaign that is backed and supported by professional athletes and influencers. </p><p>“This has been my seven-year passion to give them the proper numbers so they can move forward with different bills,” said Townes. </p><p>In 2017, Townes published the children’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Mighty-Tara-Lynn-Townes/dp/1498495036"><i>Tiny But Mighty</i></a>, a story about diversity, acceptance, and courageous triumph. It was through her son’s personal struggles with bullying that Townes realized she needed to become proactive in creating change for not only her son but for bullied children across the country. </p><p>“<i>Tiny But Mighty</i> is very near and dear to my heart because it introduces children to diversity and how to cope with it,” says Townes. “It also tells about the journey of triumph. I am a mom on a mission. My son has been my inspiration because he was bullied as a result of having Dwarfism. He introduced me to my calling here on earth.” </p><p>Townes reveals that her new book, <i>Are you Raising a Bully?, </i>is set to be released later this month. The guide is intended for parents, administrators, and others who interact with youth. It will provide readers with useful information to recognize bullying and how to stop it in its tracks. </p><p>In addition, Townes will soon launch STOMP, the adult version of the Bullying Buddy App to help address corporate bullying, domestic violence, racial crimes, elder abuse, financial abuse, collegiate violations, and human trafficking. </p><p><i>The Bullying Buddy App is a resolution for bullying! Bullying Buddy supports the receiver, watcher, bully, teachers, policymakers, and parents by extending education, reporting tools, alerts, and a locator. For more information about Bullying Buddy, please visit its </i><a href="https://www.thebullyingbuddy.com"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>Tara Lynn Townes</i></p><p><i>(404) 369-0157</i></p><p><i>(949) 439-0064</i></p><p><i>Info@thebullyingbuddy.com</i></p><p><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BullyingBuddyConsulting"><i>https://www.facebook.com/BullyingBuddyConsulting</i></a></p><p><i>T-Shirt Campaign: </i><a href="https://inktothepeople.com/bullying-buddy-"><i>https://inktothepeople.com/bullying-buddy-</i></a></p>
08 Nov, 2022
Inel Calwood
<p><strong>Author Inel Williams Releases New Children’s Book, Boys and Girls Brushing Your Teeth Is Fun</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/uz4JYEmDZ8E5f4xvCBoIXsM_rONaYR752jZKnKmSiE7xvQpwQJuEAWkgSDdXmASxcAYlmG1JfsNmlVUPIQLQL4PHJL5yynk9dIjl9fduPPuzwxgIr0ytmVwZhdrcl3NfpIF97lYBmoU2vHdLQKfbIiccNbh8gLHWY6wBYHUlsm7Npez9rFMnSJ3Hni224A"></figure><p>MIAMI, Florida – Inel Williams, the author of multicultural and educational children’s books, announces the release of the rhyming children’s hygiene book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BHRK1BQ1/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0"><i>Boys and Girls Brushing Your Teeth Is Fun</i></a>. The book has held the #1 position for new releases in children’s hygiene on Amazon since its release in early October. </p><p>The picture book aims to teach children how to properly brush their teeth by guiding them through five rules. </p><p>“The book is perfect for parents who struggle with getting their kids to brush,” says Williams. “This book shows little ones that dental hygiene can be fun.”</p><p>Williams, who is a Jamaican native, focuses on writing books for children ranging from 3 to 8 years of age. The characters in her books represent different racial and cultural backgrounds to help readers relate better to the story. </p><p>“My audience includes those who enjoy seeing diverse representation in children’s literature,” said Williams. </p><p>Williams reveals she is set to launch her new children’s book about Jesus and emotions in time for Christmas. </p><p>“In five years, I hope to have created many, many more books; there are many lessons and stories I want to relay to children through my work, and I am grateful and happy to be able to do so.”</p><p><strong>About Inel Williams</strong></p><p>Inel Williams creates multicultural and educational books for children. A Jamaican native, she enjoys showing kids characters of different cultural backgrounds in her work. It brings her great joy for children to see themselves in her books, and to watch her ideas come to light.</p><p><i>For more information about Inel Williams and her children’s books, please visit her </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inel-Williams/e/B0BHTQVPN6/ref=zg_bsnr_319883011_bl_sccl_11/000-0000000-0000000?pd_rd_i=B0BHRK1BQ1"><i>author page</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Inel Williams</i></p><p><a href="mailto:inelauthor@gmail.com"><i>inelauthor@gmail.com</i></a></p><p><i>Author Page: </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/inelwilliams"><i>https://www.amazon.com/author/inelwilliams</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinellwilliams/"><i>https://www.instagram.com/theinellwilliams</i></a><i> </i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Amir Hassan
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Description automatically generated"></figure><p><strong>Hinton, AB, Welcomes Luxury Teaching Hotel and Resort</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.par999.ca">PAR999 Holdings Inc.</a>, an investor in and developer of next-generation concept hotels and resorts has announced plans to break ground on its newest endeavour: the Bliss of Hinton. CEO and founding partner Amir Hassan has recently shared the concept art and proposed plans for a beautiful and serene getaway staffed by a team of service-minded hospitality students.</p><p>PAR999 turns communities into destinations by investing in sustainable academic and hospitality projects. The unique teaching model for the Bliss of Hinton will house 600 students yearly, all of who will gain a premium education in the hospitality industry while providing a much-needed service to gorgeous Yellowhead County. </p><p>Hassan is personally passionate about the project, as he’s driven through Hinton many times and noticed three key things:</p><ul><li>Natural beauty - The proposed development will have incredible views of the land stretching over neighbouring mountains and Jasper, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. This area is known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and outstanding natural beauty. Other nearby attractions include the Miette Hot Springs, located within Jasper National Park, the hottest mineral springs in the Canadian Rockies.</li><li>A hospitable community - Visitors from all over Canada and worldwide travel to this region to experience this extraordinary place and visit Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hassan describes the locals as warm and friendly and feels that this community is organically hospitable, making it a target destination for world travellers who enjoy the best possible accommodations in the most beautiful places on earth.</li><li>A shortage of human capital - that is, what could be a thriving dining and hospitality industry in the Hinton area is lacking due to not having skilled, educated individuals ready and available to service customer needs. The Bliss, with its unique teaching hotel model, will change all that, as students from around the world are already signing up to attend.</li></ul><p>The 70-room luxury resort will be distinguished by the larch-wood façade of its main pavilion that wraps around the 16th hole of the attached golf course and edges a grand lobby. Guests will enter to floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking mountain views, as the town of Hinton, Alberta, is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, tucked into the Athabasca River valley.</p><p>Suites will include open-air terraces, and will be created with high-end organic and sustainable finishes. Decor will involve tawny iroko wood and brushed-brass fixtures that pop against a mellow palette of grays and greens, bringing the tones and textures of the surrounding rocky mountains and indoor living walls. </p><p>The amenities will be world-class - hot breakfast delivered by hand every morning to each room, a host of activities and entertainment at the H Bar, and a premium spa that pulls from its surroundings with garden-to-skin treatments. Both the bar and restaurant will be plush and cozy, with world-renowned chef masters and instructors plucking sun-drunk tomatoes and edible flowers from the organic garden. The inspired team would present award-winning ingredients as guests order their main course and finish with regionally acclaimed cheeses and wines amid Mediterranean-inspired dishes on Chef's rotating menu. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAACdr3I%2BAAABEgAQAH0sJVzXFW5MlLnSx6JDdzk%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.cGfSMvkZw-Nlir9I4e9BzK2jMpKXMxcXIs_wxPkAHpB4r0fyO0vGOKjZFVkQvIdMc9htWl5Fl2L5Hn-uWUmW2Ar2T1J42T68ZuGpWc34gNm1INCN6KER_roVlaMIsCgtou5SXLKzObxoHseOahUVlhh9-j-zVNbKniHxVw4VryIVRPEbTiOkaJkzfh4NfLOQhy5-Lkn7QdHerSkBNNw7lilNT0R1yOVw67InvZsuF4WCVWyRraZ5FJt3HutdGRK0KdGe8rx_A4dDX_CppOPFLjMnpFGlV9FQv-4Q81XzTDtKsHYvimyXOr-tBBpFO8r9QRp9rSaXm2MQSaVYRUzCrw&X-OWA-CANARY=KUDDtaOaME6sHl0JMlRYh0ApdzkKudoY6QCnwW7w2PTpjQI0_dkwRn_XOMhimiXRuwpl82AnB7w.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221014007.05&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>As visitors relax on the one-of-a-kind rooftop bar, regulars and tourists can mingle over piña coladas in an ultra-comfy setting depicting mountain culture. While the snow-capped rocky mountains blend into the starlight, visitors can even sleep on the rooftop under the stars, with open beds that creates an exceptional under-the-stars Rocky Mountains view experience. </p><p>The real draw may be the mission of Bliss itself - dedicated to preserving the essence of service and using guests’ experiences to educate the student workforce toward becoming authentic hoteliers. The key objective of visiting the area is to appreciate the Rockies' beauty and wonder. The team will arrange park tours, provide indigenous folklore events, and live shows at the hotel’s amphitheater.</p><p>Hassan’s 30+ years’ of experience in hospitality have particularly endowed him with the expertise and skill to make this dream come to life. He shares that the company named this hotel brand Bliss for a purpose. The mining town of Hinton (a 100-year-old name originating for Canadian National Railway’s terminal station “Entrance” and then the town of “Bliss”) isn't exactly a discovery as far as travelers to the Rockies go, Hassan explains. But Hinton is still low-key; it's a classy antidote with high visibility, just a short drive from Jasper. Until now, it was essentially a crossroads for coffee and gasoline, really just a “spillover” town to accommodate visitors turned away from Jasper’s 27 low-rated hotels and motels.</p><p>“There’s nothing up here like Bliss,” Hassan shares. “Visitors who aren’t interested in camping - or who want a break from the outside - need luxurious places to get away. Bliss will be all that and more. We’re training tomorrow’s hospitality workforce, not just for Canada, but for the whole world.”</p><p>The inspiring story of the station master’s dedication in manning the "Entrance" and his decision to continue the tradition of hospitality through the harsh weathers at the foothills of Rocky Mountains depicts the true nature of hospitality. This inspired the team at PAR999 to adapt the Bliss of Hinton for its sustainable teaching hotel concept. The company has also added “The Entrance Resorts” into its portfolio, and plans to open 5 Bliss of Hinton Hotels and Entrance Resorts in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.</p><p>“In our approach,” Hassan says, “leadership is not a title or defined by authority. Instead, we believe that each working in the hospitality or tourism industry must possess an aptitude to lead solution creation to overcome unusual day-to-day guest requests or operational problems.”</p><p>PAR999 Holdings Inc.: <a href="http://www.par999.ca">www.par999.ca</a></p><p>Bliss: <a href="https://par999.ca/index.php/net-zero-hotel/">https://par999.ca/index.php/net-zero-hotel/</a></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Amir Hassan
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GwYDH3FOV5iAw8Nwj637yvn76ueCUFpOuu3xpUOmF6DyZ_sQqRRcSBoItQKmDiF_4juka91uCiNxjD4EENyWhFazdasO95fx3KFFPvExOUX59Od5SNRChCjq_aGvfco-rNC-v5y5L8Zyu9YL4KfZpey49fWO25YCri_5zno_QNqvJMpWvrGrarxquR84gm2gUvYoZw" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Picturesque Canadian Town Prepares to Welcome Luxury Resort by Bliss</strong></p><p>The beautiful town of Hinton lies nestled in the Athabasca River valley, in Alberta’s Yellowhead County. With breathtaking views of the mountains, Hinton is hailed as “The Gateway to the Rockies”, and provides travelers with all the essentials needed to enjoy the great outdoors of Jasper National Park.</p><p>Except one key need: lodging.</p><p>There is a huge need for accommodations in Hinton. This town of just over 10,000 people boasts gorgeous hiking trails and campgrounds, the popular Beaver Boardwalk, and a variety of options for shopping and dining. Droves of tourists with a thirst for the mountains come to Hinton yearly, but end up having a hard time finding a place to stay.</p><p>That’s all about the change. Canada’s first dedicated Educational Tourism Hub is now being developed in this quaint town, and promises to become the first choice for educational and experiential tourism and hospitality in Canada.</p><p><a href="http://www.par999.ca">PAR999 Holdings Inc.</a> is a company that invests in and develops next-generation concept hotels and resorts. Its CEO and founding partner Amir Hassan has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and he’s noticed that in the Canadian hospitality industry, there’s a shortage of human capital. This refers to the collective skills, knowledge, and experience belonging to (in this case) a population, in terms of their value to a country and/or industry.</p><p>“We feel that this is the reason for the lack of accommodation, especially high-end or luxury hotels and resorts, in the Hinton area,” Hassan explains. “I’ve driven through Hinton many times and I’ve noticed the growing shortage of hospitality and restaurant staff throughout the 10 hour drive on Highway 16, which goes through Hinton. This is an incredible area. People want to come here, but have nowhere to stay.”</p><p>He shares that Hinton is historically a pulp mill and a coal mine, and its stunning location at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains gives it a strong organic vibe of hospitality. “This town shouldn’t be so neglected and overlooked when it comes to tourism,” Hassan says. “The people here are awesome and welcoming, so I thought of developing an economic engine that would propel the town from an industrial to a service economy.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/tara%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADAxY2ZkZDA0LTI1ZmItNDI2ZC05ZTNlLWQ1ODUxZjkwMGEwZQBGAAAAAADdPqcftJiGRJ56SUN84%2FaCBwBGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAAAAAAEMAABGSJQqADdHQokjAS03brutAACdr3JAAAABEgAQAJKGn3cPDJtPnV09pMc%2BiyY%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.cGfSMvkZw-Nlir9I4e9BzK2jMpKXMxcXIs_wxPkAHpB4r0fyO0vGOKjZFVkQvIdMc9htWl5Fl2L5Hn-uWUmW2Ar2T1J42T68ZuGpWc34gNm1INCN6KER_roVlaMIsCgtou5SXLKzObxoHseOahUVlhh9-j-zVNbKniHxVw4VryIVRPEbTiOkaJkzfh4NfLOQhy5-Lkn7QdHerSkBNNw7lilNT0R1yOVw67InvZsuF4WCVWyRraZ5FJt3HutdGRK0KdGe8rx_A4dDX_CppOPFLjMnpFGlV9FQv-4Q81XzTDtKsHYvimyXOr-tBBpFO8r9QRp9rSaXm2MQSaVYRUzCrw&X-OWA-CANARY=JcC-cGmxkEWlvwFVK5mP0gAz6zIKudoY77xJ5IBdXTl6jtVK1AHGVGpzNJItGFHKgI18HhDiI1w.&owa=outlook.office.com&scriptVer=20221014007.05&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>This is how he envisioned the Teaching Hotel, where 600 students a year would live and work. The project, which will be completed in 3 phases, is already underway and has a current investment of C$45 million. “Our design is sustainable and is already attracting other hotel owners, post secondary students interested in hospitality careers, and anyone working in or interested in advance education, tourism, and investment,” Hassan says.</p><p>He and his company are excited to invest in the town of Hinton by creating the teaching hotel by Bliss Hotels and Resorts, which is managed by PAR999. “Our unique model combines Teaching Hotel Model with an Independent Hotel Brand: The Bliss of Hinton,” he explains. </p><p>“We took the name Bliss from the historic archives of the Town of Hinton. This region in Canada is known for its fresh air, organic lifestyle, and being the entry point into Alaska,” says Hassan. “The brand name Bliss originates from the last terminal stop of Canadian National Rail before the rocky mountains of Alberta.”</p><p>Hassan has a passion for history and deep respect for the land. “(Hinton) was named after a timekeeper who operated the main store during the construction days of Canadian Northern and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railways,” he adds. “In 1914, a small group of first settlers developed the station and named it Bliss. Their purpose was to provide hospitality and comfort to the train passengers arriving from far-fetched areas across North America. Their inspiring and, to most extent, bravely facing the harsh weather to welcome their guests inspired the concept of The Bliss.”</p><p>He envisions honoring this heritage with the Bliss of Hinton, and combines his love of the area and its rich history with a sustainable concept of integrating academics with a fully commercial vibrant hotel brand. This concept originates from the essence of leadership development. “In our approach,” Hassan says, “leadership is not a title or defined by authority. Instead, we believe that each working in the hospitality or tourism industry must possess an aptitude to lead solution creation to overcome unusual day-to-day guest requests or operational problems.”</p><p>The Bliss family of hospitality programs will also include best practices and encompass guest experience as part of the curriculum. This unique method carries a learning outcome of a sustainable, consistent approach. “We believe that today’s aspiring young hotelier needs to be equipped with more than the general business education,” Hassan says. “Our students will have first-hand exposure to the new science of guest experience using technology and social media, use data science to improve the guest experience and study and work in an environment that is sustainable and relates to the paradigm shift.”</p><p>PAR999 Holdings Inc.: <a href="http://www.par999.ca">www.par999.ca</a></p><p>Bliss: <a href="https://par999.ca/index.php/net-zero-hotel/">https://par999.ca/index.php/net-zero-hotel/</a></p>
08 Feb, 2023
Rho Nutrition
<p>What’s Really in Your Medicine Cabinet? Rho Nutrition™ Pulls Back the Veil on Your Vitamins</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/A9cMI0YmFoakrcjtgamOq_qa_ZUvKWZR1xCWZKX-zeopRiZLVPj8llCzbWA5V2fbE4Rl_vsA69Wc-D-K0DR5GoouUOCSWpFnOcrZ5gJNx6B8z1X04hnIaBrONaFm2Hs7ndkC4QXHzIDVdxjsxa1kArS6soDIbDwORTK9SzMWgWL1LhnmZDSsptWm0B6dZA"></figure><p>It’s a given that the vitamins you take everyday were created with your health in mind - or were they? How many of us have stopped to think about where those bottles of supplements really come from? “Until a few years ago, we were like most people - we thought vitamins were made by companies motivated by improving our health,” says Ryan Bishop, who co-founded <a href="http://www.rhonutrition.com">Rho Nutrition</a>™ with George Padilla. “Then we got an inside look into who really makes them: publicly traded companies that put profits ahead of people. As you can imagine, this was extremely frustrating since it should be the other way around. We ultimately decided to create <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhonutrition/">Rho Nutrition</a>™ so that vitamins could do what they’re meant to do: help you to be healthier.”</p><p>You may be wondering how George and Ryan figured out that Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Nutrition are behind the vitamins you fill your medicine cabinet with. They explain that 4-5 years ago, they were working in the supplement industry for a vitamin manufacturer and supplier. They led a small business development team that worked with domestic and international distributors and brands. </p><p>“We were uniquely positioned to deal with the biggest vitamin brands in the world,” George explains. “We were able to make strong connections and get a 40,000-ft. view of the quality of supplements, sourcing of ingredients, marketing strategies - everything these large companies were doing to put their products in our homes.”</p><p>As lifelong lovers of health and wellness, Ryan and George were disappointed by what they learned about the industry. They still valued vitamins and their potential benefits, but when they understood that big corporations were manufacturing supplements, they were convinced a change was needed.</p><p>“It’s true what they say - if you create a product that you yourself would buy, you’ve got a great idea,” says Ryan. “George and I decided to make supplements that we would want to take. We focused primarily on three things: increasing the absorption of vitamins, using quality ingredients, and keeping integrity in our products by remaining self-funded. What this boils down to for people is that we prioritize vitamins that are made to work, not to be sold.”</p><p>One of the biggest challenges was innovating a way to increase the absorption of supplements. To solve it, Ryan and George connected with two of the top PhD scientists in the U.S. who specialized in working with liposomes. This would be an integral part of Rho Nutrition’s vitamins.</p><p>“You can think of <a href="https://rhonutrition.com/pages/what-are-liposomes">liposomes</a> as lipid bubbles that carry vitamins into your body’s cells. Basically, they ensure that supplements are efficiently transported around your body and are their bodyguards against the harsh acids in your stomach,” George says. “Since <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhonutrition">Rho Nutrition’s</a> vitamins are wrapped in liposomes, their absorption is increased by up to 10-15 times. The more a vitamin is absorbed, the more effective it can be. This is the science behind our products that is making us different from companies that have dominated the industry for the past thirty years.”</p><p>From there, it was a matter of optimizing how the vitamins are taken. George and Ryan reveal that they enjoyed doing all of the research and sampling, and they finally settled on a flavored liquid form that can be taken alone or added to water, juice, or a smoothie. There is also a Sleep Mist that is administered by spraying several pumps into the mouth. George and Ryan also focused on four main ingredients that can potentially help with immunity, healthy aging, anti-inflammation, cellular health, and sleep issues, among others.</p><p>“It’s been an incredible journey starting Rho Nutrition and developing supplements that target oxidative stress and inflammation, the root of so many health problems,” says Ryan. “When we got started, we wanted to give health lovers vitamins that are backed by science. It has turned into so much more - a way to help them to fully connect to their purpose and to feel energized every day. It is exciting to see more people breaking away from Big Pharma and having the clarity to live without constraints.”</p>
08 Feb, 2023
Rho Nutrition
<p>Rho Nutrition Begins Its Mission to Offer Health Lovers Vitamins Backed by Liposomes</p><p>MIAMI, Florida–<a href="https://rhonutrition.com/">Rho Nutrition</a>, which leverages liposomal technology to aid in the absorption of its vitamins by the human body, has announced the online launch of its products. Co-founded in 2022 by Ryan Bishop and George Padilla, the company offers supplements and sprays for a variety of problems, including immunity, healthy skin, antioxidants, heart health, and insomnia. </p><p>“We are excited about the rollout of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhonutrition">Rho Nutrition</a>, as it represents our commitment to offering consumers vitamins that were made for them, not for profit,” says Ryan. “George and I both worked in the supplement industry for many years and witnessed the issues that were prevalent, including a lack of quality ingredients and low absorption rates. To address these problems, we conducted our own research alongside several top PhD scientists, who helped us to use <a href="https://rhonutrition.com/pages/what-are-liposomes">liposomes</a> to potentially increase the absorption rate of vitamins.” </p><p>George explains that liposomes guard vitamins against stomach acids and then transport them to different tissues in the body. “They basically act as bodyguards for supplements, resulting in up to 10-15 times more absorption. It is the first significant innovation in the industry in nearly thirty years,” he says.</p><p>The supplements offered by Rho Nutrition focus on four primary ingredients and are taken in a flavored liquid form, which can be taken on its own or added to water, juice or a smoothie. The company’s Sleep Mist is sprayed directly into the mouth. </p><p>While Rho Nutrition is focused on the launch of its online products, the company is in talks with vitamin clinics and independent pharmacies about offering its supplements in stores. The company is also focused on bringing its products to consumers across the United States and Canada.</p><p>“We hope to close out 2022 with strong online sales, as we are getting a lot of positive feedback from individuals who appreciate supplements that are backed by science,” says Ryan. “In 2023, we plan to work hard to reach a wider market and make Rho Nutrition a company that is trusted because of its transparency and commitment to the proper absorption of vitamins.”</p><p><i>The supplements offered by Rho Nutrition were made by vitamin lovers for people who value health and wellness. The company uses liposomes to increase the absorption of its products, with the goals of helping individuals to feel more energized and to live fuller lives. For more information about Rho Nutrition or how liposomes aid in the absorption of supplements, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://rhonutrition.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Rho Nutrition</i></p><p><i>PHONE </i></p><p><i>EMAIL</i></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Carson Jones
<h2>As Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins is Halted Indefinitely, Documentary “Take Care of Maya” Gets Release Date</h2><p>ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – The case of Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins has been halted indefinitely by the presiding judge. The case is currently being examined as the primary subject of an upcoming documentary, <i>Take Care of Maya</i>. Expected to be released in 2023, the documentary prominently features attorney representing the Kowalskis, Gregory Andrew Anderson.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/W3FAjSpajuGOIuKEbBRBOPIFVnISSF08m_FdjOR0s4dgcsm1Fnb4uxjGu-ExcBHheF_RUgLwvyyxwHKIKz-_NsggSCeP9QSwZZLrkBhwSw30vtbeC_6mSrENu5wxp2rcAYH9u6yfVz-W51fF4HC1A69j3ODMePBFciBNBoxv0WpZUuvhSDq6loMHBZwsxQ"></figure><p>Florida-based author and trial attorney Gregory Andrew Anderson holds vast experience in the American legal system, both prosecuting and defending on behalf of his clients to assure the most favorable verdict/plea. As part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP, Anderson’s victories across sectors of law have afforded him an understanding of the system that is unparalleled. </p><p>A longstanding lawfirm, AndersonGlenn LLP has secured judgment for hundred of clients over distinct and diverse areas of legal practice in more than seven states. Gregory A. Anderson is a Board Certified Attorney specializing in Civil Litigation and Business litigation. As a maven in the world of trial practice, the accomplished author and trial attorney will featured prominently in the documentary, Take Care of Maya. The book and documentary will be out in 2023.</p><h2>Gregory A. Anderson is a Legal Top Dog</h2><p>Gregory A. Anderson has practiced law for almost four full decades. Holding Board Certifications in Civil Trial Practice since 1991 and Business Litigation since 1996, Anderson served in over a hundred civil jury trials in courts of general jurisdiction across 9 states. Applying experience in law, business, and client relations, AndersonGlenn LLP is proud to have accomplished clients across industries. In pursuing litigation against a corporation, private healthcare provider, or other business, a defense counsel surpassing your opponents’ is a key avenue to victory, and AndersonGlenn LLP has been around for almost 40 years and consistently strives to provide an impassioned representation.</p><p>“There’s a handful of great trial lawyers out there that win tens of millions – even hundreds of million dollars,” Anderson explains. “But they all accomplish this under a particular set of circumstances. They win with a home-court advantage, a judge they know, and an area of law they are precisely qualified to practice. That is not what I do. I step into the harshest forums. I take on difficult cases with presiding judges that don’t know me at all against their most favored attorneys and I still win.” Favoring a challenge, Gregory A. Anderson strives to offer a focused and even, yet relentless legal approach. </p><h2>Take Care of Maya in Production</h2><p>Anderson is featured in Take Care of Maya, a documentary and new book about the case of Maya Kowalski that is due in early-to-mid next year. Securing coauthorship with New York Times Bestseller, James Defelice, author of American Sniper, the book details the Kowalski family’s issues with medical staff, leading to allegations of abuse and invasion of privacy that have received national attention.</p><p>Maya Kowalski – who suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a neurological disorder that typically causes chronic pain or sensitivity after an injury or impact to a limb – was subjected to the alleged abuse, harassment, and critical skepticism from medical professionals as her condition was questioned. Maya’s family also suffered emotional turmoil as they were investigated due to a false diagnosis of Munchausen by proxy.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_trs8i4iqggLngiVsGliRB1vd8KiiX4uFKDo4QTIvnYy0FSRj7dwuaKKyM57rXfFBnZ15yBabwB5bbESYsclRsoqVwzBkpMrPT2P0zMbncW1kgLb8AlVX9BQ-WEA6QQLbuoDzk9lyB7kNYQgEGxUdC7aKWTCqncmrmw5imMPrKb650hALApQJMg2ZSv15g"></figure><p>As well as representing the Kowalskis in their suit against Johns Hopkins, Anderson assisted when the Kowalskis sued All Children’s, DCF, Suncoast, Smith, and Bedy in October 2018, leading a judge to determine that there was sufficient evidence for punitive damages to be awarded for the charges of battery and false imprisonment. Early this year, Smith and Suncoast settled their portion of the lawsuit for $2.5 million. The case against All Children’s and Bedy continues, but in March, on the eve of jury selection, a judge delayed Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins indefinitely.</p><h2>Take Care of Maya Sets Release Date</h2><p>Gregory Andrew Anderson’s career in American law as part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP has resulted in hundreds of victories over six distinct areas of legal practice in more than seven states. Board Certified in both Civil Litigation and Business litigation and the recipient of virtually every accolade in trial practice, the accomplished author and trial attorney will be contributing interviews to the upcoming documentary, Take Care of Maya. The documentary will be out in Spring/Summer 2023.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="http://asglaw.com"><strong>http://asglaw.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Gregory A. Anderson at </strong><a href="mailto:gaanderson@asglaw.com"><strong>gaanderson@asglaw.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Carson Jones
<h2>Take Care of Maya Sets Release Date in 2023, features Lawyer Gregory A. Anderson Prominently</h2><p>ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – “There’s a handful of great trial lawyers out there that win tens of millions – even hundreds of million dollars,” Anderson explains. “But they all accomplish this under a particular set of circumstances. That is not what I do. I go into the wolves den, and not only kill the pack leader, but the entire pack and walk away with the prize.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/wYQMQNsqPh0FNij8r4eQa_U-bGO8G0OH0qU0RVqUXScFMA9FIlfyhF0kW-6Jx1eEm6vuts82dEQmRK0WQOq8tyjlqerzeq8sRliiLdbqS3uPo6QoWhNWxUoPL6EdK2MbQsP2DCAtq7i-iP7OBIDc8mMVNzWFnMCuBrzHnMT6_6fpNo6MQLdz9ZrrfnVF-w"></figure><p>Gregory A. Anderson has been on a roll as of late, taking on several multimillion dollar cases over a long and storied career. Recently, Gregory A. Anderson took part in the production of Take Care of Maya, a documentary following the events that culminated to the filing of the historic case, Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins. Take Care of Maya is due for release in 2023, the book is written by Maya’s Lawyer, Gregory Anthony Anderson who coauthored the book with NYT Bestseller, James Defelice, author of American Sniper. Representing Maya Kowalski’s family in this national news case, Gregory Anderson showed commitment to providing impassioned advocacy for his client through seeking justice for her abuse, cycling diagnoses, and events that kept the Kowalski family apart with no justification.</p><p>Maya Kowalski – who suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a neurological disorder that typically causes chronic pain or sensitivity after an injury or impact to a limb – was subjected to the alleged abuse, harassment, and critical skepticism from medical professionals as her condition was questioned. Maya’s family also suffered emotional turmoil as they were investigated due to a false diagnosis of Munchausen by proxy.</p><h2>About the Kowalski Family</h2><p>In Fall of 2016, Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins for abdominal pain at 10 years old. Maya’s parents, Beata and Jack Kowalski, had told the hospital that Maya suffered from CRPS. They said that she was acutely sensitive to stimuli of all kinds and that disabling pain radiated through her legs and feet, requiring the use of a wheelchair. Maya spent the next 24 hours in the intensive-care unit at All Children’s, screaming and writhing. When a nurse attempted to conduct an ultrasound, her mother insisted that the only way Maya could tolerate the contact was by administering an infusion of ketamine.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/H3H27JQvD5Y7XRVJbrlrNjkXKks_doeSITUH8ukauga1FNPm3c-Dxkrc51GDS4ZuibTxztQis3SSIxJsnRkoXlHaimIvzMEyCxFZqEbPJpi_beQONlfCvT1DNSHYcGaG7GsHPif-wArJzK9xIklYUBWbGhfpn3rnS2vECBBOeJwosoKNd_bMq4xqrTAn3g"></figure><p>The family’s demand for such a powerful drug triggered the concerns of the hospital staff and a social worker named Debra Hansen was scheduled to meet with the Kowalskis and filed a formal notice with the state, which was quickly dismissed for lack of evidence. However, Beata Kowalski, Maya’s mother, was involved in several misunderstandings with the staff due to a language barrier as well as mounting suspicion that there was not necessarily neglect but rather overtreatment. With medical records on Maya going back to when she was a toddler when she received high doses of ketamine, to Dr. Sally Smith, the activity looked like doctor shopping, and it deepened her suspicion that Maya was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, in which a parent deliberately makes a child ill in order to reap sympathy and gratitude.</p><p>After a long process of conflict and confusion with the hospital – including abuse at the hands of medical professionals, diagnoses of Munchausen by proxy and factitious disorder, and emotional distress caused to the family – Maya was eventually vindicated as diagnosed with CRPS. The Kowalski family chose to retaliate legally to earn compensation for the tireless treatments and tests – as well as the turmoil caused to Maya and her family.</p><p>As well as representing the Kowalski’s in their suit against Johns Hopkins, Anderson assisted when the Kowalskis sued All Children’s, DCF, Suncoast, Smith, and Bedy in October 2018, leading a judge to determine that there was sufficient evidence for punitive damages to be awarded for the charges of battery and false imprisonment. Early this year, Smith and Suncoast settled their portion of the lawsuit for $2.5 million. The case against All Children’s and Bedy continues. In March, on the eve of jury selection, a judge delayed Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins indefinitely.</p><p>Now 16 years old, Maya is typically described as a bright teenager, seeming like a normal kid with inquisitive brown eyes and shoulder-length blonde hair. Academically driven and active, Maya is in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program for gifted children and manages her pain with a daily regimen of intensive exercise. Maya also loves figure skating, having completed her first competition in years in March of this year.</p><h2>Attorney Gregory A. Anderson Wins. Big.</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jLNQ1C2KpOrAEFGBZajA1tlj8eGHKqZ50M-k3teMoucwDWhXI7AD9t1C0_xql5G0OGW3SHVgan_wpuuc6i8xU7ggzOiXtH1_gEUGXvWNlHbVelfNAIEk8Jb-NrWaB2eOXE-UUCDr_053KAn9xsqUanfugC63NZ7LREEstnISF0Q2mbWYMQaBkktppwiimw"></figure><p>Florida-based author and trial attorney Gregory Andrew Anderson holds vast experience in the American legal system, both prosecuting and defending on behalf of his clients to assure the most favorable verdict/plea. As part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP, Anderson’s victories across sectors of law have afforded him an understanding of the system that is unparalleled. </p><p>A longstanding lawfirm, AndersonGlenn LLP has secured judgment for hundred of clients over distinct and diverse areas of legal practice in more than seven states. Gregory A. Anderson is a Board Certified Attorney specializing in Civil Litigation and Business litigation. As a maven in the world of trial practice, the accomplished author and trial attorney will featured prominently in the documentary, Take Care of Maya. The book and documentary will be out in 2023.</p>
16 Nov, 2022
Carson Jones
<h2>AndersonGlenn LLP Offers Exceptional Representation, Makes Waves with <i>Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins</i></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lhnuq__sFiiYdq_nP9to6uZpTMtclvm5wVpX3gcKbvIpu4d8KxXRcVYI6AFMlD9XAeQYwP3QkSS-2Ly2LDy6jxXLf2P1IBLjj2bVtw5be-zBhgymE2HlY4cYmMSPmGIxWsYOnpHVwrnMHlcTSWSRUV4_darzQpYeTNhj2cK3cAv5VeiJzDOmkIh31rD27g"></figure><p>ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – AndersonGlenn LLP is getting national attention as the established firm represents the Kowalski family in Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins.</p><p><br>AndersonGlenn LLP was founded in 1990. Gregory A. Anderson, founder of the firm, specializes in corporate/commercial litigation, admiralty, and personal injury law. Anderson has successfully built the experience within himself to act as a devastating legal force, tackling insurance issues involving litigation, bad faith claims, excess coverage, captive carrier, policy interpretation, and insurance coverage disputes with an ease characteristic of a true professional. An upstanding student, Gregory A. Anderson graduated from Duke University, going on to earn his Juris Doctor with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Law. With a storied legal career – previously filling the role of clerk for former Chief Justice Major B. Harding in Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit – Anderson’s experience has culminated to an identity as a fierce litigator. </p><p>Gregory A. Anderson has practiced law for almost four full decades. Holding Board Certifications in Civil Trial Practice since 1991 and Business Litigation since 1996, Anderson served in over a hundred civil jury trials in courts of general jurisdiction across 9 states. Applying experience in law, business, and client relations, AndersonGlenn LLP is proud to have accomplished clients across industries. In pursuing litigation against a corporation, private healthcare provider, or other business, a defense counsel surpassing your opponents’ is a key avenue to victory, and AndersonGlenn LLP has been around for almost 40 years and consistently strives to provide an impassioned representation. Empowered by an Ivy League education, a strong background, and reputable connections, Gregory A. Anderson had the resolve to take his ambitions even further in establishing AndersonGlenn LLP.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2jIKInDRz2mEceQZZukz3sJfy3-bNBgqoBLNEX8bD6hNL3CktiVPukQ2q9OaxS63cCOwUxFei7lwD7XR5wRVk08jYJVeb620GioWRAPwklIzyFsCQncE0yz1cmikUYjpLihi22NIIw1f6KjLy4tIy02I69Wh0o3tz1srh5b6DiuCKDB0kYcJAYAjYa4sxQ"></figure><h2>About Gregory A. Anderson</h2><p>Gregory A. Anderson has practiced law for almost four full decades. Holding Board Certifications in Civil Trial Practice since 1991 and Business Litigation since 1996, Anderson served in over a hundred civil jury trials in courts of general jurisdiction across 9 states. Applying experience in law, business, and client relations, AndersonGlenn LLP is proud to have accomplished clients across industries. In pursuing litigation against a corporation, private healthcare provider, or other business, a defense counsel surpassing your opponents’ is a key avenue to victory, and AndersonGlenn LLP has been around for almost 40 years and consistently strives to provide an impassioned representation.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4eD9pQI0Nfp8YIhX48WY1K-otT6CPlWEwecTS_xPMQDiZapQVCQsj3SzZ0flKEWCGmrXC8UgJlvk7jacK1CTES2GRMojxfa-N9HWwKNclpE-zjciiDBXKRYLmThhSO9lGrAwHtewSJsa9PzEaqTT-GxwT3Zxm4aIxXqtuFHK_kojjMVNtTqR3fOlUjuSPw"></figure><p>“There’s a handful of great trial lawyers out there that win tens of millions – even hundreds of million dollars,” Anderson explains. “But they all accomplish this under a particular set of circumstances. They win with a home-court advantage, a judge they know, and an area of law they are precisely qualified to practice. That is not what I do. I step into the harshest forums. I take on difficult cases with presiding judges that don’t know me at all against their most favored attorneys and I still win.” Favoring a challenge, Gregory A. Anderson strives to offer a focused and even, yet relentless legal approach. </p><h2>About “Take Care of Maya”</h2><p>Anderson is featured in Take Care of Maya, a documentary and new book about the case of Maya Kowalski that is due in early-to-mid next year. Securing coauthorship with New York Times Bestseller, James Defelice, author of American Sniper, the book details the Kowalski family’s issues with medical staff, leading to allegations of abuse and invasion of privacy that have received national attention.</p><p>Maya Kowalski – who suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a neurological disorder that typically causes chronic pain or sensitivity after an injury or impact to a limb – was subjected to the alleged abuse, harassment, and critical skepticism from medical professionals as her condition was questioned. Maya’s family also suffered emotional turmoil as they were investigated due to a false diagnosis of Munchausen by proxy.</p><p>As well as representing the Kowalskis in their suit against Johns Hopkins, Anderson assisted when the Kowalskis sued All Children’s, DCF, Suncoast, Smith, and Bedy in October 2018, leading a judge to determine that there was sufficient evidence for punitive damages to be awarded for the charges of battery and false imprisonment. Early this year, Smith and Suncoast settled their portion of the lawsuit for $2.5 million. The case against All Children’s and Bedy continues, but in March, on the eve of jury selection, a judge delayed Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins indefinitely.</p><h2>AndersonGlenn LLP is an Established Lawfirm with Vast Resources, Experience, and a Strong Approach</h2><p>AndersonGlenn LLP has ensured victory for hundreds of clients over several distinct areas of law. Facing off against local lawyers – with presiding judges who have never heard of AndersonGlenn LLP – Gregory A. Anderson has attained hundreds of legal victories with no home court advantage, netting judgments up to hundreds of millions of dollars. As a Board Certified attorney specializing in both Civil Litigation and Business Litigation, the author and trial attorney will be contributing interviews to the upcoming documentary, Take Care of Maya, detailing his contributions in providing an impassioned representation of the Kowalski family.</p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="http://asglaw.com"><strong>http://asglaw.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Gregory A. Anderson at </strong><a href="mailto:gaanderson@asglaw.com"><strong>gaanderson@asglaw.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Carson Jones
<h2>Maya Kowalski’s Pain & Her Attorney’s Pursuit for Justice</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9K_5m7meNe3uDOuYk_4acLFbQ9_w4IRbxtg0oHc_1WjHAPhyY9SEGu3AtjZzu0vxxUqwPdDAyQXA3yQ7DGtSP2lUzwHV4ULs-E2bi8Ay8n9_eEwFpIcf6d1qCBCegN-bHJUGUbLnY1goSQwMuRawAJCgJ39yGRQRRFycbHb0Wxyx9h6dyIpWfoZ3B9XvIA"></figure><p>ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – AndersonGlenn LLP is getting national attention as the established firm represents the Kowalski family in Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins. </p><p>Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins, is the subject of a documentary and new book, Take Care of Maya. Due out in the second quarter of 2023, the book is written by Maya’s Lawyer, Gregory Anthony Anderson who coauthored the book with NYT Bestseller, James Defelice, author of American Sniper. Representing Maya Kowalski’s family in this national news case, Gregory Anderson showed commitment to providing impassioned advocacy for his client through seeking justice for her abuse, cycling diagnoses, and time trapped in the vicious cycle of a flawed healthcare system.</p><p>Maya Kowalski – who suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a neurological disorder that typically causes chronic pain or sensitivity after an injury or impact to a limb – was subjected to the alleged abuse, harassment, and critical skepticism from medical professionals as her condition was questioned. Maya’s family also suffered emotional turmoil as they were investigated due to a false diagnosis of Munchausen by proxy.</p><h2>Maya’s Story</h2><p>In Fall of 2016, Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins for abdominal pain at 10 years old. Maya’s parents, Beata and Jack Kowalski, had told the hospital that Maya suffered from CRPS. They said that she was acutely sensitive to stimuli of all kinds and that disabling pain radiated through her legs and feet, requiring the use of a wheelchair. Maya spent the next 24 hours in the intensive-care unit at All Children’s, screaming and writhing. When a nurse attempted to conduct an ultrasound, her mother insisted that the only way Maya could tolerate the contact was by administering an infusion of ketamine.</p><p>The family’s demand for such a powerful drug triggered the concerns of the hospital staff and a social worker named Debra Hansen was scheduled to meet with the Kowalskis and filed a formal notice with the state, which was quickly dismissed for lack of evidence. However, Beata Kowalski, Maya’s mother, was involved in several misunderstandings with the staff due to a language barrier as well as mounting suspicion that there was not necessarily neglect but rather overtreatment. With medical records on Maya going back to when she was a toddler when she received high doses of ketamine, to Dr. Sally Smith, the activity looked like doctor shopping, and it deepened her suspicion that Maya was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, in which a parent deliberately makes a child ill in order to reap sympathy and gratitude.</p><p>After a long process of conflict and confusion with the hospital – including abuse at the hands of medical professionals, diagnoses of Munchausen by proxy and factitious disorder, and emotional distress caused to the family – Maya was eventually vindicated as diagnosed with CRPS. The Kowalski family chose to retaliate legally to earn compensation for the tireless treatments and tests – as well as the turmoil caused to Maya and her family.</p><p>As well as representing the Kowalski’s in their suit against Johns Hopkins, Anderson assisted when the Kowalskis sued All Children’s, DCF, Suncoast, Smith, and Bedy in October 2018, leading a judge to determine that there was sufficient evidence for punitive damages to be awarded for the charges of battery and false imprisonment. Early this year, Smith and Suncoast settled their portion of the lawsuit for $2.5 million. The case against All Children’s and Bedy continues. In March, on the eve of jury selection, a judge delayed Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins indefinitely.</p><p>Now 16 years old, Maya is typically described as a bright teenager, seeming like a normal kid with inquisitive brown eyes and shoulder-length blonde hair. Academically driven and active, Maya is in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program for gifted children and manages her pain with a daily regimen of intensive exercise. Maya also loves figure skating, having completed her first competition in years in March of this year.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gG9IFnFnzwbX_ILUJuMPNHiImwGj_olFzZ2IEdoGnyPjbH1-RSW_X4sb_oWidiSE3AwV7MYRA8nYoFxV4kyGBi75Zx_Zi0XLbMSt4OLAHuUfm88uQjRWVTalFG0Nh97VMZ6W-pGEG8D8nX0ljXuNvMZ_APwAN0Mz6edKFjwnlX17UhJ0acVZTvMwmLpUEg"></figure><h2>About Attorney Gregory A. Anderson</h2><p>Florida-based author and trial attorney Gregory Andrew Anderson holds vast experience in the American legal system, both prosecuting and defending on behalf of his clients to assure the most favorable verdict/plea. As part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP, Anderson’s victories across sectors of law has afforded him an understanding of the system that is unparalleled. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gLK30HVXACKuJiVhu2F0JZz85snuxmaR8KrSMfiZojJr_EBwpAKhL4VDYtoWKArZ49Vkbm9sTSqO_CLwqPvIZo0UqqycCvYwEXqgbTEjxJ3nLhZ9EVzMN3JEJBE8omoK12yANdfay1eE37yVIDDyWA8rKSiVluXAMNwGdD3HQDM-_TMWzOss64t7sNLeGw"></figure><p>Gregory Andrew Anderson’s career in American law as part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP has resulted in hundreds of victories over six distinct areas of legal practice in more than seven states. Board Certified in both Civil Litigation and Business litigation and the recipient of virtually every accolade in trial practice, the accomplished author and trial attorney will be contributing interviews to the upcoming documentary, Take Care of Maya.</p><p>“There’s a handful of great trial lawyers out there that win tens of millions – even hundreds of million dollars,” Anderson explains. “But they all accomplish this under a particular set of circumstances. They win with a home-court advantage, a judge they know, and an area of law they are precisely qualified to practice. That is not what I do. I step into the harshest forums. I take on difficult cases with presiding judges that don’t know me at all against their most favored attorneys and I still win.” Favoring a challenge, Gregory A. Anderson strives to offer a focused and even, yet relentless legal approach.</p>
21 Jun, 2023
Carson Jones
<h3>Netflix Documentary <i>Take Care of Maya</i> Sets Release for Early-to-Mid 2023</h3><p>ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins, is the subject of a Netflix Documentary and new book, Take Care of Maya. Due out in the second quarter of 2023, the book is written by Maya’s Lawyer, Gregory Anthony Anderson who coauthored the book with NYT Bestseller, James Defelice, author of American Sniper. Representing Maya Kowalski’s family in this national news case, Gregory Anderson showed commitment to providing impassioned advocacy for his client through seeking justice for her abuse, cycling diagnoses, and time trapped in the vicious cycle of a flawed healthcare system.</p><p>Maya Kowalski suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a neurological disorder that typically begins after an injury or impact to a limb, causing chronic pain, sensitivity, stiffness, and muscle atrophy. CRPS can last for years and ranks as a 1 on the McGill Pain Index, but after admittance at Johns Hopkins, Maya’s condition was questioned and scrutinized to the point of abuse and distress to her family.</p><h2>Maya’s Story</h2><p>In Fall of 2016, Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins for abdominal pain at 10 years old. Maya’s parents, Beata and Jack Kowalski, had told the hospital that Maya suffered from CRPS. They said that she was acutely sensitive to stimuli of all kinds and that disabling pain radiated through her legs and feet, requiring the use of a wheelchair. Maya spent the next 24 hours in the intensive-care unit at All Children’s, screaming and writhing. When a nurse attempted to conduct an ultrasound, her mother insisted that the only way Maya could tolerate the contact was by administering an infusion of ketamine.</p><p>The family’s demand for such a powerful drug triggered the concerns of the hospital staff and a social worker named Debra Hansen was scheduled to meet with the Kowalskis and filed a formal notice with the state, which was quickly dismissed for lack of evidence. However, Beata Kowalski, Maya’s mother, was involved in several misunderstandings with the staff due to a language barrier as well as mounting suspicion that there was not necessarily neglect but rather overtreatment. With medical records on Maya going back to when she was a toddler when she received high doses of ketamine, to Dr. Sally Smith, the activity looked like doctor shopping, and it deepened her suspicion that Maya was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, in which a parent deliberately makes a child ill in order to reap sympathy and gratitude.</p><p>After a long process of conflict and confusion with the hospital – including abuse at the hands of medical professionals, diagnoses of Munchausen by proxy and factitious disorder, and emotional distress caused to the family – Maya was eventually vindicated as diagnosed with CRPS. The Kowalski family chose to retaliate legally to earn compensation for the tireless treatments and tests – as well as the turmoil caused to Maya and her family.</p><p>As well as representing the Kowalski’s in their suit against Johns Hopkins, Anderson assisted when the Kowalskis sued All Children’s, DCF, Suncoast, Smith, and Bedy in October 2018, leading a judge to determine that there was sufficient evidence for punitive damages to be awarded for the charges of battery and false imprisonment. Early this year, Smith and Suncoast settled their portion of the lawsuit for $2.5 million. The case against All Children’s and Bedy continues. In March, on the eve of jury selection, a judge delayed the trial indefinitely, but Jack says he is intent on deterring the hospital from needlessly separating children from their families.</p><h2>About Attorney Gregory A. Anderson</h2><p>Florida-based author and trial attorney Gregory Andrew Anderson has had a long and storied career in American law, working on both the plaintiff's and defense’s side in a variety of cases. As part of the law firm AndersonGlenn LLP, Anderson’s victories have been across distinct areas of legal practice and in seven or more states. Gregory Anderson is Board Certified in both Civil Litigation and Business litigation and is the recipient of virtually every accolade in trial practice. In addition to his legal practice, Anderson is the author of several law-related nonfiction books.</p><p>At the Florida civil litigation firm of AndersonGlenn LLP, Gregory A. Anderson strives to offer excellent legal services. The culmination of knowledge and professionalism is a focus of the firm in offering comprehensive legal counsel. AndersonGlenn LLP represents a wide variety of corporate, business, and individual clients, their business is driven by their long-term relationships with several enterprises. Well-known for an entrepreneurial approach, the attorneys offer representation that is as sensible as it is comprehensive, catering to the client's legal concerns. </p><p>“There’s a handful of great trial lawyers out there that win tens of millions – even hundreds of million dollars,” Anderson explains. “But they all accomplish this under a particular set of circumstances. They win with a home-court advantage, a judge they know, and an area of law they are precisely qualified to practice. That is not what I do. I step into the harshest forums. I take on difficult cases with presiding judges that don’t know me at all against their most favored attorneys and I still win.” Favoring a challenge, Gregory A. Anderson strives to offer a focused and even, yet relentless legal approach. Yielding hundred million dollar judgments for some clients, Gregory A. Anderson goes above and beyond with an impassioned legal defense.</p><h2>Maya Kowalski’s Future</h2><p>Now 16 years old, Maya is typically described as a bright teenager, seeming like a normal kid with inquisitive brown eyes and shoulder-length blonde hair. Academically driven and active, Maya is in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program for gifted children and manages her pain with a daily regimen of intensive exercise. Maya also loves figure skating, having completed her first competition in years in March of this year.</p><p>Maya’s experience at All Children’s was wrought with abuse, HIPAA violations, false accusations, and cycling diagnoses keeping Maya trapped and deprived of effective treatment. As Maya has recovered tremendously with proper treatment, her future looks as bright as any other well-studied and active child’s, and her story is very soon to be told to national audiences through the documentary and book release.</p><p>Take Care of Maya will be released on Netflix, and on bookshelves, in early-to-mid 2023.</p>
17 Nov, 2022
Amit Shah
<p><strong>Tempest 22 Acquires The Ahoskie Inn Valued at $3.75M </strong></p><p>CAMERON, North Carolina – <a href="https://www.tempest22.com">Tempest 22</a>, a private equity company focused on repositioning hotels, announces that it has acquired The Ahoskie Inn, a 99-room hotel located in Ahoskie, North Carolina. The recent acquisition adds $3.75M to the firm’s existing $11M of assets it has acquired since its inception in March 2022. Tempest 22 has plans to raise a 9-figure hotel fund in 2023. </p><p>According to Adit Shah, Tempest 22 Co-Founder, hotel investing has been a real estate niche with one of the highest barriers to entry. </p><p>“From franchise approvals to experience required for lending, it has historically been reserved for a small group of people,” says Shah. “Tempest 22 was created to change that. We have always focused on building and nurturing relationships and figuring out how we can bring the most value to others without focusing on profits.”</p><p>Shah reveals his future goals for Tempest 22 are to acquire $1B in assets over the next five years and to continue to consistently deliver projected returns to investors. Additionally, the firm plans to branch out to other real estate asset classes and venture capital for tech companies. </p><p><i>About Tempest 22</i></p><p><i>Our name says it all, like a Tempest, we are disrupting real estate private equity. The 22 in our name is a tribute to the 22 veterans that lose their lives daily to suicide. As a disabled veteran-owned and operated business, we take our commitment to excellence seriously while keeping the legacy of our fallen brothers and sisters alive. We make high-profit, passive investment opportunities in hotels available to you, the accredited OR non-accredited investor.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Tempest 22, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Adit Shah</i></p><p><i>adit@tempest22.com</i></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Cheron Robinson
<p><strong>Cancel Laundry Day! Aloha Laundry Life Debuts New On-Demand Services App</strong></p><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada – In March 2022, real estate investor CheRon Robinson met with Daniel Ellis, CEO of Aloha Laundry Life, and was offered a licensing business opportunity that allowed her to own a territory and eventually provide laundry pick-up and delivery service in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was all done through an app similar to Uber Eats or Instacart; making laundry as easy as ordering a pizza or having any item delivered.</p><p>Since then, Aloha Laundry Life has continued to grow its network of laundry service providers and expand its services into new markets across the country. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ujLbgAQK100UaPO_stYQbYuGZCR3a2Npwl-_Oz9QsLnVjxa2aMJ-6mWoObUTMGhI7V2f3hFKRyGcuCkfG7krAyRFNn1PNk1rz-JL1IQakNGtT5mmD0trVIORUjCIlMFbUKEhOAMJI5WM5DGi8rSxXOGW2R93uEsHmrVY99az7Vy4grBS402rUfcp_g"></figure><p>“This has been such a remarkable opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals,” says Robinson. </p><p><a href="https://alohalaundrylife.com/">Aloha Laundry Life</a> is an online marketplace that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners generate revenue by providing laundry services. Its Virtual Laundromat platform has the unique capability to connect on-demand laundry services with laundromats. It helps laundromats provide customers with pick-up and delivery services without the hassle of adding employees and fleet vehicles in addition to the deployment of a POS software. </p><p>Currently, Aloha Laundry Life offers services in 10 states nationwide for both commercial and residential clients. Monthly service subscriptions are also available. Powered by <a href="http://laundry-university.com/">Laundry University</a>, Aloha is able to train and deliver high-quality laundry service. </p><p>“My goal as an owner is to make Aloha Laundry Life a household name,” says Robinson. “We desire for our customers to save time by ordering an easy Concierge Laundry Service via an app or website within hours we will provide a professionally trained Laundry Operator to pick up their order. I envision Aloha Laundry as the Insta-to laundry service. We will have a marketplace for laundromats and dry cleaners to attract more businesses using our virtual platform. Helping a mom or dad or a young college student become their own entrepreneur and create their own virtual laundry service company is what I consider success.”</p><p><i>Aloha Laundry Life is a network of laundry service providers dedicated to delivering clean. We work with local operators to deliver personal care to your laundry. </i></p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="https://alohalaundrylife.com/"><i>https://alohalaundrylife.com/</i></a></p><p><i>Email: </i><a href="mailto:info@alohalaundrylife.com"><i>info@alohalaundrylife.com</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: (888) 357-5155</i></p><p><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlohaLaundryAPP"><i>https://www.facebook.com/AlohaLaundryAPP</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alohalaundryapp/</i></p>
24 Oct, 2022
Private Conglomerate, Khawar and Sons, Plans to Overhaul the Trucking Industry, Develop Holistic City, Produce International Films
<p><strong>Private Conglomerate, Khawar and Sons, Plans to Overhaul the Trucking Industry, Develop Holistic City, Produce International Films</strong></p><p>Brothers Zain Farooqi and Shayan Farooqi are Pakistani immigrants who have grown Khawar and Sons, a Houston, Texas-based private conglomerate of family-owned businesses, into a multimillion-dollar entity with divisions in real estate, dining, energy, entertainment, and technology. Today they are announcing the launch of their new brand, Now & Forever.</p><p>At the request of their father, Zain and Shayan took over a failing mom and pop store and worked tirelessly to run a struggling two-pump convenience store in Texas. This location, better known as Coastal Mart, now a flagship high-volume location, was featured in the Houston Chronicle in 2005 as having the lowest fuel prices in Texas. That year the brothers were also an integral part of the local community’s evacuation efforts, providing gasoline during the catastrophic hurricane Katrina, ensuring that every last member of the community made it out safely before closing doors and evacuating themselves. Khawar & Sons now considers this location its initial superstar.</p><p>The Farooqis moved forward, acquiring and refurbishing new gas station and truck stop locations in their native Houston, while diversifying their assets by entering the construction and software industries. Now they are bringing these sites under a single brand, Now & Forever. The new name is a promise of being open and ready Now & Forever for their community 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and being ready to provide new fuels such as electricity and hydrogen as the world transitions to more sustainable transportation. Their expanding chain of convenience stores, truck stops, and travel centers now has multiple operational locations across the US.</p><p>In the next five years the Farooqis intend that the Now & Forever brand will be recognized internationally, as they work to facilitate trucking becoming more energy and cost-efficient, all while supporting the family lives of their employees and creating sustainable communities.</p><p><strong>Now & Forever</strong></p><p>Khawar and Sons reveals its long-term expansion strategy, calling for an overhaul of the trucking & drayage industry under its Now & Forever brand. The goals of this expansion strategy are to improve the trucking industry, protect drivers, and have a demonstrable positive environmental impact. The company intends to achieve this by creating evergreen fueling stations, which are committed to sustainably supplying energy and fuel, as well as implementing a new business model that makes truck related shipping more effective and enables drivers to spend each evening with their families at home. The brand is also focused on seeking and working with companies that are “going green”. Khawar and Sons will execute initiatives to rebuild the trucking workforce by providing attractive perks for drivers and their families in the form of housing communities and other inducements. Ultimately, Khawar and Sons plans to implement twelve Now & Forever business units that will work in conjunction to wholly reinvent the trucking industry.</p><p><strong>Holistic City Development</strong></p><p>Khawar and Sons also announces that it is currently developing, in conjunction with its subsidiaries and affiliates, 673 acres of land on Interstate 10 west of Houston in Sealy, Texas. Plans for the new development include building a holistic town that aims to support the local economy and population. The company is building the world's largest travel center and truck stop servicing both passenger vehicles and semi-trucks. In addition to traditional fuels and renewable diesel, super-fast electric car and truck chargers will service traffic traveling via Interstate 10 under the Now & Forever brand. The new town will feature single and multi-family housing, in addition to the a hotel, shopping centers, an RV park, and Houston’s first indoor waterpark. Khawar and Sons is developing over 1000 acres of raw land across Texas, creating thousands of jobs that will supercharge local economies.</p><p><strong>Film and Entertainment</strong></p><p>Zashko Films, founded in 2016 by Khawar Farooqi, is an American film and television production company focused on creating international content. Currently, the company is in marketing release phase of its thriller comedy movie titled “Money Back Guarantee.” MBG an Urdu language movie starring some of the biggest names in the Pakistani film industry. It is set for worldwide theatrical release in April 2023.. Zashko also has multiple other titles in production and post-production including Be Someone (series), the Wrong One (series), Mandi (series), Head Mein Kachra (film), Double Barrel (film), and more.</p><p>About <strong>Shayan Farooqi</strong></p><p>Shayan Farooqi is a self-made entrepreneur who has taken multiple start-ups to success. He has been venturing into the online business world since his early teens. Shayan has successfully started, owned and operated over 100 retail businesses across the United States. He’s been heavily involved in electronic payment systems, e-commerce outlets, ATM routes, and IoT service businesses and has made multimillion-dollar exits from his many startups. Currently, Shayan serves as the CEO of Khawar and Sons Inc, playing a major role in the company's expansion into real-estate development. He is also involved in development of IoT services, and filmmaking.</p><p>About <strong>Zain Farooqi</strong></p><p>Zain Farooqi is a self-made venture capitalist and entrepreneur, currently serving as Chairman of Khawar and Son's. Zain has played a major part in Khawar and Sons’ finance and management. Along with his brother, Zain has also gained most of his wealth by investing in IoT, tech sales, and technology start-ups. He also holds investments in a diverse portfolio of industries such as real estate, finance, energy, entertainment, and fuel stations.</p><p>For more information about Now & Forever and Khawar and Sons, please visit its website or contact:</p><p><i>Shayan Farooqi</i></p><p><i>(281) 501-3777</i></p><p><i>www.khawarsons.com</i></p><p><i>shayan@khawarsons.com</i></p><p><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Khawar-Son/100064119878106/"><i>https://www.facebook.com/people/Khawar-Son/100064119878106/</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nowandforevertx/"><i>https://www.instagram.com/nowandforevertx/</i></a></p><p><i>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nowandforevertx"><i>https://twitter.com/nowandforevertx</i></a></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tA0wMLKOk258VHVqZB-NXNFb9YQDyUb5wIIQjIjgElbf7plZxUnDJ5VCKEuaSGNHovJ6Y956N_hRuEaHqmzbf7bJswXJO2EApmnenobssliu0Qjk-c4N4M3C2JdunoD8owC3vfsnuxtY9fNRKZmGuDi9hVFF8h4de0sDM07ZQj8RHcDUzPbsBQG8LJSjPa-4sYNK6t3MmA" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) Medical Director Dr. Zaher Merhi: an Active Researcher</strong></p><p>Northeast fertility clinic <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) was founded by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in the fertility field, and along with serving as the medical director of RFC, Dr. Merhi is also a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.</p><p>As a world-renowned fertility expert and constant researcher, Dr. Merhi is always looking into the latest developments in the fertility industry to best serve his patients. He takes pride in each and every new life created through the services provided at RFC clinics. RFC is the first non-conventional fertility center serving New York City, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester County, and Connecticut, and the clinic benefits from Dr. Merhi’s research as it continues to offer newer and better treatment options.</p><p>Recently, Dr. Merhi has been actively researching platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as it applies to ovarian rejuvenation and failed uterine implantation. PRP therapy has received a lot of attention as an additional treatment along with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, especially in patients with very low ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause and recurrent implantation failure.</p><p>Dr. Merhi recently conducted a study on how intraovarian PRP administration could improve blastocyst euploidy rates (i.e., the genetics of the embryo) in women undergoing IVF- so what does this mean, exactly? Intraovarian PRP, aka ovarian rejuvenation, involves PRP injections into the ovaries by a tiny needle via the vaginal route under ultrasound guidance. That is, the patient’s own blood is drawn and separated from the PRP, which acts as the body’s own healing tool. This promotes ovarian rejuvenation at the injection site by: 1) waking up some of the dormant eggs thus increasing the quantity of the follicles, 2) improving the quality of the follicle development thus leading to better quality eggs, and 3) potentially making newer young eggs from the existing ovarian stem cells.</p><p>Dr. Merhi’s study found that this treatment can increase by 5 folds what fertility experts call blastocyst euploidy rates - which just means the number of healthy, viable embryos with the correct number of chromosomes needed to produce a successful pregnancy and live birth. This landmark study was the first to show an improvement in the amount of healthy embryos produced after ovarian PRP in women who were diagnosed as infertile, and who had suffered previously failed IVF cycles.</p><p>“PRP therapy as ovarian rejuvenation is a huge breakthrough,” says Dr. Merhi. “We have begun offering this at our clinics. This is a cutting-edge fertility procedure that is still considered experimental, but we feel that it offers hope to a lot of women who do not want to use egg donor.”</p><p><br>He adds that women, even those diagnosed as menopausal, always have eggs present within their ovaries, though they’re mostly dormant. “Even women after menopause still have dormant eggs - as many as one thousand!” Dr. Merhi explains. “PRP ovarian rejuvenation is a newly pioneered procedure intended to reawaken these dormant eggs to mature and develop within the ovaries, and potentially even improve egg quality.”</p><p>He adds that PRP ovarian rejuvenation is a treatment option for women with low ovarian reserve (low AMH, high FSH), with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), and women going through early menopause. It is great adjunct for women who suffer from poor egg and embryo quality. He also mentioned that PRP injection/infusion into the uterine lining can make it thicker and stickier, thus helping a lot of women who have thin endometrial lining or failed embryo implantation or even chemical pregnancies (ie., early miscarriages) carry their own baby rather using a surrogate.</p><p>“We’re still researching ways to improve this treatment,” Dr. Merhi says. “As the first holistic and non-conventional clinic in this area, we are reaching patients all over the world who have already tried traditional IVF with no success. We aim to be different. We have options for everyone: injection-free IVF, natural options, and even remote care. About 40% of our patients are spread throughout the world and we’re here for all of them.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hV_UAIdNlGBPClYe4KiHr-su14Vkxs9qpkIPYfSc6TeFxy6K6Ya0yW4UfXwezhxX21RpM9aE7sBBuo_Fb0rtgpyK1b48IiLIoIr1YVNiURrhYkXh1zMX8lKyq-vBZa8pLCLYSisdGg8IiE7HZEfnSYBrQcSgdejcE8EigI0wdGKr0LyXqCNm0iNYRgarK8oAQjCTNvNmfw" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center’s Medical Director Dr. Zaher Merhi on Acupuncture & Fertility</strong></p><p>Northeast fertility clinic <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) is one of the few fertility centers in the world that offers a host of natural and holistic options when it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments. Founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, is passionate about creating life by the most gentle and non-invasive methods possible.</p><p>He is also dedicated to providing his patients with the latest in cutting-edge fertility technology and has pioneered new methods of treatment such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) ovarian rejuvenation, stem cell ovarian rejuvenation, ozone sauna therapy, as well as 10 revolutionary types of IVF. </p><p>RFC is the first non-conventional fertility center serving New York City, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester County, and Connecticut. Its patients come from all over the world to receive treatment, and there’s a good reason: Dr. Merhi and his staff are willing to go above and beyond and explore every possible avenue to achieve the dream of parenthood for those struggling to get pregnant.</p><p>Dr. Merhi says that many people aren’t aware of how helpful acupuncture can be for those who are attempting to achieve a successful pregnancy. “We recommend acupuncture for quite a few issues that relate to fertility,” he reveals. “It can be extremely helpful for those suffering from hormonal imbalance such as PCOS, endometriosis pain, poor blood supply to the uterus, as well as anxiety.”</p><p>Some RFC patients who receive acupuncture also report that it helps relieve uncomfortable side effects that can be produced by fertility drugs, including nausea and bloating. “Acupuncture promotes relaxation,” says Dr. Merhi. “We strongly believe in treating anxiety as a part of the fertility treatment cycle. Anxiety impedes ovulation and implantation.”</p><p>Dr. Merhi typically recommends that for patients interested in acupuncture, to begin this prior to starting any kind of IVF or intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures. “This doesn’t mean that they should stop once the treatment begins,” he says. “It’s often very beneficial to continue acupuncture for anxiety relief during the entire treatment cycle.”</p><p>What <i>is</i> acupuncture? For those unfamiliar, acupuncture is an ancient alternative or holistic treatment that was first recorded in China. The first documented use was about 2,000 years ago, but the treatment is believed to have begun as long ago as 4,000 years! It involves placing very thin needles at various points throughout the body. The needles are so thin that most patients report feeling little to no pain during the process. Qualified acupuncturists use disposable needles so there’s almost no risk of infection, though sometimes bruising can occur at the injection sites.</p><p>“At RFC,” says Dr. Merhi, “we embrace brand-new technology and what it can mean for our patients. But we also hold a deep and profound respect for ancient techniques that are still meaningful today. Acupuncture as an adjunct to fertility treatment has proved life-changing for many of our patients.”</p><p><br>RFC is currently accepting new patient appointments.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p>
17 Feb, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<h2>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Offers PRP Therapy As Novel Treatment for Miscarriages and Failed Implantation</h2><p><i>New York, NY</i> -<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) is pleased to offer a new cutting-edge technological breakthrough that could offer a potential treatment for those who have experienced multiple miscarriages or failed IVF treatment due to poor implantation.</p><p>Miscarriage is a common occurrence, affecting an estimated 15-25% of known pregnancies. However, the actual rate of miscarriage may be even higher, as many occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Part of this support, especially in women who have suffered multiple miscarriages, is identifying the problem. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), also known as recurrent miscarriages, is defined as the occurrence of two or more consecutive pregnancy losses. This can be a physically and emotionally distressing experience for couples trying to conceive, and the underlying cause can be difficult to determine.</p><p>Even though factors such as age, health status, and the presence of certain genetic or chromosomal abnormalities increase the risk of miscarriages, the uterus itself plays a huge role in holding a pregnancy. Thus one must ensure that the inside lining of the uterus is thick and sticky. </p><p>RFC’s founder and medical director, Dr. Zaher Merhi, M.D., HCLD, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, states that RFC clinics are excited to offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a procedure that offers new hope to those who have suffered multiple miscarriages or multiple failed implantation following IVF treatment.</p><p>"Any woman who has endured 2 or more first trimester miscarriages needs to be evaluated," he says. "We call it a RPL work up. Some reasons include chromosomal anomalies in the fetus, chromosomal abnormalities in the parents, antiphospholipid syndrome, anatomic factors (such as uterine septum), hormonal factors (such as hypothyroidism), and high sperm DNA fragmentation. However, while sometimes the RPL work up will reveal the reason for the miscarriages, we have found that 50% of miscarriages occur for unknown reasons. Additionally, "Some controversial reasons for miscarriage may include fibroids, polyps, infections in the vagina or cervix, high immunity (elevated NK cells), PCOS, psychological issues (such as stress or depression), or environmental factors."</p><p>“The treatment we use is based on the reason for the miscarriages, if the reason can be identified,” says Dr. Merhi. “Whether or not the reason can be determined, we have found through extensive research that PRP infusion inside the uterus can be an effective treatment for recurrent miscarriages and failed implantation.”</p><p>PRP therapy is a procedure that involves using a woman's own blood plasma, which is rich in growth factors, to stimulate the growth and maturation of the lining of the uterus leading to thicker and stickier internal lining of the uterus where implantation happens. The following are the steps involved in the procedure:</p><ul><li>Blood Draw: A sample of the woman's blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from the red and white blood cells.</li><li>PRP Preparation: The plasma is then processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors.</li><li>Infusion of PRP: The concentrated PRP is then infused into the uterus with tiny non-painful catheter via the cervical canal.</li></ul><p>Despite its frequency, the experience of losing a pregnancy can be devastating, and it's important for those who have experienced a miscarriage to receive support and care. Evaluation by a specialist in reproductive medicine may be necessary to identify and treat the underlying cause of recurrent pregnancy loss.</p><p>“Uterine PRP is a novel fertility treatment that is still in the experimental phase, but it holds great promise for many women and we perform it on a daily basis at RFC,” says Dr. Merhi. “This procedure aims to revitalize the uterus thus helping women who have suffered multiple miscarriages or failed implantation carry their own baby and avoid the expensive surrogacy path. We, at RFC, feel that PRP, both in the uterus and for ovarian rejuvenation, is a promising new option for women who are facing fertility challenges.”</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is the first IVF Center in the Northeast to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients from all over the world via telemedicine and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy as well as other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation. </i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Rejoova:<a href="https://rejoovasanitizer.myshopify.com/"> https://rejoovasanitizer.myshopify.com/</a></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/PHJ1feDRmylhIJa4hYr0bXJq7NRTT6xTozY3S0qdip3piXot44fadSQ_lTQD2zW5eAa_iFTGl24lrXyIwjt-TvaL8TdSB5BnzZyWlWPTvjZCV1Zqz0CO4b6qXXr000azknfHpGl65Fqdk6QYWKc5VyM"></figure><h2>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic’s Newest “Vaginal-Free” Approach to IVF and Egg Freezing</h2><p>New York, NY - If you are interested in IVF or egg freezing but prefer a vaginal-free approach, then Northeast fertility clinic<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) has a newly expanded range of options.</p><p>The egg retrieval process in IVF or egg freezing is typically performed by using a transvaginal ultrasound guided needle aspiration. During the procedure, a thin needle is inserted through the vagina and into the ovary to collect the eggs from the mature follicles. The eggs are then used for further fertility treatment, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The procedure is usually done under light sedation (or local anesthesia) and is relatively quick and minimally invasive.</p><p>Some women may prefer to have the egg retrieval performed without having vaginal entry. This may be due to various personal or medical reasons, such as discomfort with a vaginal procedure or prior surgery that makes a vaginal approach difficult or painful. A new alternative is a transabdominal egg retrieval: a needle is inserted through the abdomen to collect the eggs from the ovaries. This approach typically requires no incisions at all in the abdomen. The specific approach that is used will depend on the individual patient and her unique medical history, as well as the preference of the patient and the treating physician.</p><p>RFC’s founder and medical director, Dr. Zaher Merhi, M.D., HCLD, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, says that this can be an option for women who have vaginismus, a narrow pelvic canal, have chronic pelvic pain, active herpes lesions, or who need an intact hymen.</p><p>“This is a new non-invasive method for egg retrieval during the egg freezing or IVF process,” says Dr. Merhi. “This approach does not require a vaginal insertion and is often seen as more comfortable for a lot of women. Instead, a transabdominal ultrasound-guided aspiration technique is used to retrieve eggs from the ovaries.”</p><p>He adds that for anyone considering freezing their eggs, no matter which route they choose, it’s better to act sooner rather than later. “We have patients who come to us for egg freezing for many reasons,” Dr. Merhi shares. “A woman may want to delay having children until she has achieved certain personal or career goals; women who are diagnosed with a medical condition that may affect their future fertility, such as cancer, may choose to freeze their eggs to preserve their ability to have children in the future; a woman who is not in a relationship but wants to have children in the future may choose to freeze her eggs for use at a later time.”</p><p>He adds that it’s never too soon to freeze your eggs. “The sooner your eggs are frozen, the younger they are, the better your chances of getting pregnant later on,” he says.</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) offers comprehensive fertility solutions with its five locations, four in New York and one in Connecticut. Despite its local presence, RFC serves clients from around the world, with a patient base that makes up 40% of its total clientele. The clinic's Outside Monitoring (OM) program streamlines the fertility process by providing a customized protocol and overseeing all cycles from start to finish. All that's required of the client is to find a local facility for blood tests and ultrasounds, and to visit the clinic only once for the actual procedure.</p><p>“We are committed to offer each patient a customized treatment plan,” says Dr. Merhi. “For patients wishing to pursue IVF and/or egg freezing with a vaginal-free approach, we have options. Whatever your fertility goals are, we are here to help.”</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is the first IVF Center in the Northeast to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients from all over the world via telemedicine and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation, and surrogacy as well as other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation. </p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/u9dgdm7AWEpDJNGi-CeatpYXkdviYZNjB6BwFC4VJOocssUKTP8N0A8CMw8Ihr1BsTw1fSnRgXsswt7dJ_nEwTq93Swq_oLuNxcGJU5DsB883dXXy7tNNxsh-57577mn2nRrreE58ohqlz_EVxz2Lid6kWBQzzsPjoovj2PdPFY970q9fgsh_6kBr7lvttZnNKm5rl2zzA" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Presents its Latest Research at the 2022 American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Annual Meeting </strong></p><p>The ASRM just held its annual meeting, as doctors and researchers congregated in Anaheim, California, between October 22 through October 26, 2022. At the conference, Dr. Marco Mouanness presented the latest research done by the team at the Northeast fertility clinic <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC). </p><p>ASRM is a yearly education and research meeting that focuses on reproductive medicine. Those who attended the convention participated in scientific sessions, pre-congress courses, and videos presented by top experts in the field from all over the world.</p><p>As one of those experts, Dr. Mouanness presented the recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9595291/">paper</a> published by the team, “Racial Disparity in Healthcare Experience Among Patients Seeking Fertility Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic” (Mouanness & Merhi, 2022). </p><p>The research matter is important because data shows racial disparities that exist in access and outcomes when it comes to assisted reproductive technology treatment in the US. The effect of the pandemic on this racial disparity hasn’t been studied; so the aim of this particular study by RFC was to identify how the pandemic impacted patient decision-making regarding fertility planning and treatment amongst black women as opposed to non-black patients.<br><br>RFC, directed by Dr Zaher Merhi, sent a survey out to the emails of all their patients presenting to RFC, a university-affiliated fertility clinic, between January 2021 and December 2021. These patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding their fertility plans before and during the pandemic. They were also asked about demographics such as age, race, ethnicity, employment, vaccination, fertility treatments prior to COVID-19, and any changes in treatments during the pandemic.</p><p>The researchers received replies from 223 patients with 41.6% reported pursuing IVF before the pandemic; 7% wanted their eggs frozen; 4% wanted IUI; and 31% were doing fertility work-up. Most of them (about 69%) reported that the pandemic didn’t change their plans, and only a small proportion either postponing or canceling their treatments, with financial instability being their most commonly reported reason (22%).</p><p>Fewer black women reported being vaccinated compared to others (35% versus 52%). Also, when asked if they thought the pandemic was handled well by major healthcare systems, black women were more likely to say no. Also, they reported feeling less comfortable visiting offices in person during the pandemic. They didn’t report any differently when it came to their opinion of whether the vaccine might affect fertility or pregnancy, or whether taking the vaccine stopped them from pursuing fertility treatments.</p><p>The researchers concluded that among women undergoing fertility treatments during the pandemic, black women were less likely to be vaccinated, less likely to be satisfied with how major healthcare systems handled the pandemic, and more comfortable with in-person visits to fertility clinics. The team agreed that there’s a definite need to understand the underlying reasons why the pandemic contributed to racial disparity in fertility treatments.</p><p>A spokesperson for RFC said, “We are so proud of you (Dr. Mouanness and Dr Merhi) for contributing your research to help advance the world of reproductive medicine. We’re so excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to see everyone again at next year’s meeting!”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/R7YCzBlTSMkyMUZGNWBZnF6mNvt2T6DvtP4yAcuvhvqDsoXEVbOMBwZoylGAWMvukbTcR2rAgLMVzJ1hSy9l6YUiTV36Dv59YIh1iSZljvh8EVKq1C2G1Bam-5nBFC7EsFQFlgn576SAbyRGWiIFgQ0K28Mia4gHf5SwURVgbkRxT5MHGFcksmGbjikk8g"></figure><h2><strong>PRP Ovarian Rejuvenation Improves Hot Flashes</strong></h2><p><br>Fertility specialist Dr. Zaher Merhi, founder and medical director of the first alternative and holistic fertility clinic in the US, <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC), is a passionate researcher and frequently publishes well-documented scholarly articles and papers about the very latest advances in the fertility industry.</p><p>One of his 2022 publications was written regarding one of the most recent fertility developments, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as applied to ovarian rejuvenation. This process involves collecting a blood sample from a patient seeking fertility treatment; then PRP is extracted. It’s then injected into the ovaries under the guidance of an ultrasound technician.</p><p>Dr. Merhi’s paper in a reputable journal called<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-021-00655-7"> <i>Reproductive Sciences</i></a> states that PRP is rich in human growth hormone and cytokines, which are small proteins that improve the function of ovarian cells. The study mentioned that PRP therapy has gained popularity as an adjunct to fertility treatment in women with very low ovarian reserve and early menopause.</p><p>Previous studies have focused on the effect of PRP therapy on ovarian response when it comes to egg production and whether assisted reproductive technology led to a successful pregnancy. In this study, a patient with very low ovarian reserve was studied; she had medical problems that didn’t allow her to take hormone replacement therapy. She received PRP fertility treatment, and noticed significant improvement of her menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes.</p><p>Dr. Merhi says that this is important because it shows that PRP therapy continues to have more and more medical applications. “Now we know that PRP therapy can serve as an alternative treatment for hot flashes in women who have contraindications for hormone replacement therapy,” he says.</p><p>He says that RFC clinics are now offering PRP ovarian rejuvenation, a cutting-edge new type of technology that allows patients to use their own blood to promote fertility. “PRP therapy has been used for facial rejuvenation, hair loss, joint injuries, IVF, and now even for menopausal hot flashes” says Dr. Merhi.</p><p>He points out that even menopausal women still have dormant eggs within their bodies. Ovarian rejuvenation via PRP therapy can awaken these dormant eggs to mature and develop within the ovaries and improve egg quality. “We offer PRP ovarian rejuvenation in women with Low Ovarian Reserve, women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), and women with early menopause,” says Dr. Merhi.</p><p>RFC maintains 4 clinics in New York and 1 in Connecticut. The clinic also offers telehealth/virtual services to assist patients all over the world, allowing them to utilize outside monitoring and remote consultations to receive RFC protocols through every step of their treatment journey.</p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/"> https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p>
19 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/FgBVNyjHb_1kPlNxRk_f5cwjlVOptfcsgRg44e4zQj_-rAdxHg7Lpz9Y429b2LYJ80zC3sohdZa4Ay2hG-0SrJ_biKKt_QIXQ8sZudUkXBdd-m-C4I_W6q-lSGsdURE596meH9QRapqHvJAq2_awQ-bSJa93CNMEWxUr-Dgvjf-DFiWYgX0dNAcF1Y8FohjaTLh5UufnWw"></figure><p><strong>Dr. Zaher Merhi of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC): Top 2% Scientist in the World!</strong></p><p>The founder and medical director of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) was just named as one of the world’s top scientists - within the top 2%, as a matter of fact. He was just chosen as an Editorial Board Member for Nutrients and his team at RFC are thrilled for him regarding this major accomplishment.</p><p>Dr. Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, founded RFC in order to offer holistic and natural options to patients seeking fertility treatments. He pointed to the fact that even with modern cutting-edge technology, most fertility clinics still only offer traditional (aka conventional) in vitro fertilization (IVF), which involves a barrage of heavy doses of medications administered via injections.</p><p>“Many patients who desperately want children hesitate to begin IVF because they’re afraid of needles,” says Dr. Merhi. “These injections are painful and frightening to many people. Also, not everyone can tolerate such strong drugs, so at RFC, we offer a host of other, gentler options.”</p><p>He has conducted extensive research in the fertility field for over 20 years, and brings both the latest tech advances and holistic practices to his clinics. “We will do everything from acupuncture for relaxation to the latest in <i>PRP ovarian rejuvenation</i> if it means a patient having a healthy baby,” says Dr. Merhi.</p><p>He refers to PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, a recent innovation which allows the body to heal with the power of its own blood. On the heels of this is the even more cutting-edge development, adipose stem cell ovarian rejuvenation, currently only offered at RFC in the Bahamas. “This is the future of fertility medicine,” he says. He and his team are eager for this novel treatment to become available within the US.</p><p>RFC is the first non-conventional fertility center in the U.S., and it now has 4 locations in New York and 1 location in Connecticut, plus a huge list of patients from all 50 states and around the world, including Asia and Europe. In fact, about 40% of RFC patients are from outside the NY/CT area, thanks to the clinic’s breakthrough remote treatment options such as Portable IVF, IVF with outside monitoring, and the clinic’s patented At-Home IVF Kit.</p><p>Dr. Merhi began his education in 1995 at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and did his OBGYN Residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, from 2003-2007. He was then a Postdoctoral Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Yeshiva University in the Bronx, after which he served as a Clinical Fellow at the same university. Upon completion of this fellowship in 2012 he went on to become an Assistant Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. </p><p>He then conducted extensive research in Reproductive Endocrinology at the NYU School of Medicine and in Biochemistry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, before becoming an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn in 2019, where he also served as Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship program.</p><p>Founding RFC was his dream, and the continued expansion, with new clinics, has meant a greater capacity to serve not just the Tri-state and New England areas, but the entire world. Patients fly in to RFC clinics from across the globe, though with the clinic’s breakthrough remote telemedicine options, they only have to make a single visit for the procedure (s).</p><p>“I am humbled by this latest honor,” says Dr. Merhi. “I just consider myself a researcher. All I want is to make the dream of motherhood come true for as many patients as possible.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p>
21 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NeUA9lYNhCB9I-sQ1tx6CWHKUerWJ3yvBe2CnCtqHka7avt5n7rWzZNNgu7L1XxIE5jIlaUYGnyjzHRgB2osnHKEYbQ95Zb-fosfkIx3fzCD2LgtGMlgPA8xJdhle9eClSIty6Gauj-oaTBFwBt8GCj8_Sx2zrrOMzvP4dGHwmz_XY34sf4YEcz9UyB9aAei-LuV2g"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) Shares Tips for Mental Health & Self-Care To Optimize Your Fertility Treatment</strong></p><p>Caring for mental health is important for everyone - but there’s a special kind of pressure for those who are undergoing fertility treatments, which is why the providers and staff at Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) make it a priority to emphasize self-care.</p><p>New York and Connecticut’s first non-conventional fertility clinic has 4 locations in New York and 1 location in Connecticut - but at least 40% of RFC patients are from outside this area - from as far away as Europe and Asia! This is because RFC is one of the only fertility clinics to offer remote services such as its patented At-Home IVF Kit, Portable IVF, and IVF with outside monitoring.</p><p>Because RFC focuses on whole-body health, including mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and has holistic treatments available, patients working with RFC feel cared for in all aspects. Whether you’re a patient with RFC or not, the team came together to share 5 keys to mental health to optimize success to your fertility journey.</p><p><strong>Social Connection</strong></p><p>Humans are social animals. Studies show that people who report feeling connected to a social group, whether it’s family or friends or both, also report lower levels of anxiety and depression. Social connection creates a higher level of empathy, which is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and creates more understanding of what other people are going through. This leads not only to stronger relationships, but it also creates perspective. Sharing problems lightens the load. RFC is here to help with any free advice related to social connections (feel free to send a DM on instagram).</p><p><strong>Staying Active</strong></p><p>While we might not always feel like going out and exercising (or staying in!) this is an essential part of mental health. Research shows that any kind of increase in physical activity, even walking or stretching while sitting down, can alleviate symptoms of depression. It also works as a preventive measure against developing depression in all ages. Exercise also helps to ease anxiety, stress, PTSD and trauma, and other issues that severely affect mental health.</p><p><strong>Managing Stress</strong></p><p>Speaking of stress, there are lots of ways to manage it. Taking a break from watching the news is a good way to disconnect from disturbing events - while it’s not a bad thing to know what’s going on in the world, many people spend far too much time plugged in. Stepping back from the internet and spending time in nature is a peaceful and healing way to decrease stress. Cutting back on alcohol and tobacco and caffeine is another way to de-stress. RFC can help as well by offering acupuncture and ozone sauna; both of which have been studied and shown to alleviate stress. </p><p><strong>Quality Sleep</strong></p><p>A good night’s sleep is essential to both physical and mental health. But one single night of great sleep doesn’t fix all the problems that come with chronic insomnia, so while it might be tempting to just take a sleeping pill, it doesn’t solve long-term problems. Many experts recommend acquiring desk lights that include “happy light,” to replace the natural sunlight that our bodies need but don’t get inside, as windows block this essential light. Avoiding the harsh light from computers and phones for at least an hour before bed greatly helps the brain to “calm down” and prepare for healthy sleep as well. RFC recommends the use of mediation apps at bedtime to improve quality of sleep. </p><p><strong>Brain-Healthy Diet</strong></p><p>You are what you eat! While it’s not usually a big problem to enjoy your favorite foods, it’s all about balance and moderation. Who doesn’t love pizza on a Friday night? Most of us do - but think about everything you’re putting into your body, and be sure to include brain-healthy foods, because what we eat can have an effect on the brain - and our overall health. Fatty fish such as salmon, trout, tuna, herring, and sardines are great sources of omega-3, which actually builds your brain and nerve cells - so this fish can help with learning and memory! </p><p>Other good choices are coffee with moderation (yes, coffee!), blueberries, turmeric, broccoli, nuts, and dark chocolate are known to be brain-boosters. But again, it’s all about balance and moderation! A brain-healthy breakfast of eggs, maybe oatmeal with blueberries, or an orange smoothie is an excellent way to start the day - and helps balance out that admittedly less-than-healthy Friday night dinner of pizza. Or, switch out the traditional greasy pepperoni pizza for a healthier alternative, like a thin crust pie topped with spinach and chicken! RFC believes, after intense research in this field, that brain-healthy diet is ovary-healthy diet as well! Metabolism and reproduction always go hand-in-hand. </p><p>RFC’s medical director, fertility specialist Dr. Zaher Merhi, reminds everyone - patients or not - that mental health is a precious commodity and we all deserve some peace in our lives. He sends a special shout-out to those going through fertility treatments, and reminds them that the staff at RFC is very sensitive to their mental and emotional needs during these challenging - and often rewarding - times in their lives.</p>
19 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center’s Dr. Merhi Talks About Chemical Pregnancy and Early Miscarriages</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/oexIxCwun2HyNJ8rGhngudd4QeBuW3pWd3Tw_gNMcG6KoUNOZpLZe2RjDCy_VXoJHbbOyTXGqcj-maefxoI1jgkrP1GcDr1AD3Cmr-AeNN5XiVDaFV_AEvs2rdaDUPA5tSXldbhx8oUxd0xj40NyHOgYvUi_vGNIp0An_FAHvv_Orns1rYQHAkZbmcqpYsdPYHMrjQ" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, is passionate about education and research - and he combines both these drives on the various social media platforms for RFC, the first non-conventional fertility clinic in the U.S.</p><p>During one of his popular “Whiteboard with Merhi in 3 Minutes” segments on Instagram, Dr. Merhi talked about chemical pregnancy - a term that many are unfamiliar with, at least until they begin to encounter unknown fertility issues, such as multiple early miscarriages and/or the inability to become pregnant (or so they think).</p><p>Dr. Merhi shares that chemical pregnancy is, by definition, an extremely early miscarriage, occurring within the first few weeks after conception. What happens is that the egg is fertilized, an embryo forms, and it’s even possible that implantation happened (the embryo embedding in the uterine lining). However, it then stops developing. Chemical pregnancies and subsequent miscarriages occur so early in the process that many who miscarry don’t even realize it.</p><p>“This happens very early, before anything shows on the ultrasound,” says Dr. Merhi. He adds that it’s so common that up to 75% of fertile women will undergo a chemical pregnancy at some point during their childbearing years. As many as one-third of all pregnancies may be chemical pregnancies, and over 20% of IVF pregnancies turn out to be chemical pregnancies.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bpTyo7pXl21QF5TpHMc6bWuHrkKwAhniIf5_ep5wqrNwh_taQG3h1LZ5IXp-H9DY3pIpeNE9loSCZ6uAsAK7PvHORfWT5UxQdLxqk3DztiIzdDBkHTj2p0XE348gSN7DdYQ4Gtc67XeSOZSL6s9cL-0DeyQEyBPnNiZsM-Q2vk0c8hlPW_MVEfsMoOiGGTtdT8I4w"></figure><p>It’s nearly impossible to prevent a chemical pregnancy. It’s not known exactly why the embryo stops developing during a chemical pregnancy, but when it stops developing, it ceases to produce hCG (the pregnancy hormone that shows up on a positive pregnancy test). Sometimes an embryo stops growing when there’s an issue in its DNA; or sometimes it doesn’t implant.</p><p>Dr. Merhi breaks down the causes for chemical pregnancy into three main points:</p><p><strong>1.Abnormal embryo</strong></p><p>Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) during the process of IVF (in vitro fertilization) can reveal embryonic abnormalities that is causing the embryo to stop growing and thus causing the body to reject the embryo via miscarriage. In fact, chemical pregnancy is actually the most common form of miscarriage. If the embryo has a chromosomal abnormality in the embryo, it either cannot implant or cannot grow to maturation.</p><p><strong>2. Scars inside the uterus</strong></p><p>Dr. Merhi states that C-sections can cause scarring that interferes with healthy embryo implantation and development - because, as he reminds viewers, blood does not flow within scar tissue. Scarring can also occur from prior abortion, prior miscarriage, prior normal pregnancy, retained placenta post-delivery for a previous pregnancy, infections like endometritis (inflammation of the lining of the uterus) or any previous procedures that involve entering and manipulation of the cavity of the uterus.</p><p>Dr. Merhi says that even if this is a factor, there is still hope for future healthy pregnancies leading to successful births. In cases where the scar tissue is what is preventing a healthy pregnancy, surgery can be performed to cut out and remove the adhesions (scar tissue) via hysteroscopy which is a minor same-day procedure, done via the vaginal route.</p><p><strong>2. Fibroids and polyps</strong></p><p>Uterine polyps and fibroids affect up to one-third of women. When these grow near the fallopian tubes, it can prevent conception; or if conception does occur, they significantly increase the risk of chemical pregnancy and early miscarriage.</p><p>Polyps and fibroids can be removed via hysteroscopy, and while this treatment is typically effective, it’s possible for them to return. Depending on their location, fibroids do not always need to be removed.</p><p>Dr. Merhi states that like any other fertility issue, chemical pregnancy is something that should be discussed with - and diagnosed by - a trusted team of professionals. He states that the staff and doctors at RFC are well versed in the treatment of and prevention of chemical pregnancies. “We are passionate about research and we’re the only fertility clinic to specialize in hysteroscopy in addition to offering 10 different types of IVF,” Dr. Merhi states. “Every woman deserves the chance to become pregnant with her own eggs. At RFC we will do everything possible to make that dream a reality.”</p><p>To learn more, please call (203) 557-9696 or e-mail info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p>
19 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4FT-MPBxtnDtdNfgoA2FSfeENcP9lRvXpkNg8RVt391RY_RMRVlkinK10Fo0u0x-4DJUyP3419kUXhI8qsJx17HdhpNZ-7ccxS64KpTowfKwLG83HdUWt67aENvMfLk006SnTZMUDOHwoG9nbCh1d0lsCWddSdFK-W1q5HqfLOnEhA2Ls7fAqgnG9bsotSGKTZX6Ig" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center: How to Become a Patient From Anywhere & What to Expect Regardless of Age or Weight</strong></p><p>Infertility is more common than most people think. In the US, heterosexual women between the ages of 15 and 49 are considered the childbearing demographic. Within this group, approximately 20% (about 1 in 5) experience difficulty getting pregnant after trying for one year, and this number keeps going up!</p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) has offices in Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester, and Connecticut - but also caters to patients all over the world with an unmatched system for virtual (remote) fertility care. No matter where you are, RFC has an option that can work for you, as the clinic offers several different choices for remote care. In fact, about 40% of RFC patients are located outside the NY/CT area - from all 50 states as well as Canada, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, India, and even Asia.</p><p>Founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, wants to share with anyone experiencing infertility how easy it is to get started on the journey toward parenthood - and what to expect once you have set up an appointment.</p><p><strong>1 - Contact</strong></p><p>Interested in becoming a patient? Email info@rejuvenatingfertility.com or call RFC at (203)-557-9696. This number works no matter which office you’d like to visit, or if you aren’t in the NY/CT area and would like to work with RFC remotely.</p><p><strong>2 - Demographic info</strong></p><p>Just be sure to provide your state-issued ID and your insurance information. This is important because different insurance companies and policies cover different aspects of fertility treatments. RFC accepts most major insurances and offers financing options. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0R9v0HNp9TpAGbk-6c5QAZPqUnoAYDp23hHz9X2thKdB41xeSPldOnEL4J0k40qy8WTlUA3LIdlGoccf1Rw1gR09Q7CZljeXsZn5K30tbcKCXCXYPKCp85jOzFSxFGK2xGAbShqFl-u8eqEbXM3wplw50y9shwnz-7a6RSSEFe79J6JmduAzXWuOAOD9zGZoKpIjBQ" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>What To Expect</strong><br><br>This will depend upon whether you choose an in-person clinic visit or you’re working with RFC remotely. If you’re in the New York or Connecticut area, you can visit one of RFC’s clinics in person. Many people turn to RFC because it’s the only clinic to offer an unprecedented 10 different types of IVF, including Gentle/mini IVF and Natural IVF. You can check the remaining types of IVF on the website www.rejuvenatingfertility.com.</p><p>If you’re located elsewhere you will have a phone or video consultation. Whether you meet with RFC doctors in-person or virtually, the only thing you have to do at that first appointment is show up. It’s not a bad idea to track your cycles beforehand and bring that data, though - it definitely helps RFC staff - but it’s not required. Dr. Merhi says that he knows it’s stressful enough just to be experiencing infertility and to make an appointment.</p><p>Paperwork will be completed, either by signing forms for an in-person visit or via email for remote appointments and you’ll be asked about your medical history and health information. Then you’ll meet with an RFC doctor - again, either in-person or via phone or video. Be prepared to be asked a lot of questions - after all, the more the doctor knows about you and your history, the better they can customize a treatment plan just for you.</p><p>Dr. Merhi says that he spends a lot of time on explanations and education during these initial appointments and wants patients to feel free to ask as many questions as they want. He shares that many people think they understand how pregnancy works but might be surprised at what they don’t know.</p><p><strong>What Happens Next</strong></p><p>Once you’ve met with the doctor you will work together with the staff at RFC to choose the IVF option that’s right for you, and then begin your treatment! RFC does offer traditional/conventional IVF, as well as egg freezing services; it also provides other standard fertility clinic services such as egg donation and surrogacy.</p><p><strong>What makes RFC different? </strong></p><p>It is the huge amount of options for holistic and unconventional treatments. Not everyone is able to handle needles and injections. RFC has an answer for that: Gentle IVF (aka mini-IVF). It even offers injection-free IVF where medication is taken orally and/or nasally! Some people want a whole-body treatment - RFC’s “ORGANIC IVF” is just right, as it focuses on diet, exercise, nutrition, ovarian rejuvenation, ozone sauna, and other aspects of overall health.</p><p>For remote care, you can choose an “At-Home IVF Kit,” RFC’s “Portable IVF” system, or IVF with outside monitoring (OM). No matter which distance system you opt for, you’ll receive unique and individualized RFC protocol and RFC will manage all your cycles. You’ll just need to find a place near you that can handle your blood draws and ultrasounds while you’re getting treatment. This can be your local OBGYN, a radiology lab, a pregnancy center - there are plenty of options. Then you’ll only visit an RFC clinic one time - on the day of your procedure.</p><p>Finally, RFC has no age or weight cutoff so you will never be rejected as a new patient. No matter what you choose, RFC will work with you every step of the way - until that day when you are holding your precious newborn baby in your arms at last!</p>
19 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OVoeswslB7hOQDSBTSiDBZgOXCWsvcxpxN0XOhHq3SXTaccheN65_s14xqMGbFSKYth7_ry7d4Zz3Mygdq1WCDwTBryqop7FQd5-HlQNVU7j_nEhcy8iS4SHoRl9TUwbmHH9ZfDPZDS-G3wurHGr0D5abPDrw-63BcBzGvvB8QQ9MucVyDqKXe27yjLaWhDbPg7g7Q"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center’s Dr. Merhi Joins “The Period Party” Podcast</strong></p><p>On September 12, 2022, Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi joined <a href="https://www.instagram.com/NicoleMJardim/?hl=en">@NicoleMJardim</a>, The Period Girl, as a special guest on her podcast, “<a href="https://nicolejardim.com/podcast/">The Period Party</a>.” The title of this episode (number 270 for the popular podcast) was “An Unconventional Approach to Fertility and IVF”.</p><p>That is exactly what Dr. Merhi is: groundbreaking. On this special podcast, the world renowned and award-winning fertility specialist shared expertise gained from over 20 years in the fertility field, culminating in the founding of <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC), the first non-conventional fertility centers located in New York City, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester, and Connecticut but serving the whole world. </p><p>During the <a href="https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/an-unconventional-approach-to-fertility-and-ivf-dr-zaher-merhi/">podcast</a>, Dr. Merhi shared the essentials of why it’s so important to take an unconventional approach to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Merhi spoke on his unique approach to IVF and preserving fertility, the most common causes of fertility issues, how environmental factors contribute to fertility issues, why he focuses on egg quality instead of egg quantity, his passion for making positive changes in the field, the non-traditional IVF approaches that Dr. Merhi advocates at RFC, and more.</p><p>The host of “The Period Party” is Nicole Jardim, author of the book Fix Your Period, which focuses on how to work with your body’s built-in healing mechanisms to naturally treat period symptoms. She includes 6 science-based modules designed to be readable and easy to understand, and walks readers through key health areas to reveal root causes of uncomfortable period symptoms.</p><p>The discussion covers what low ovarian reserve actually is, and why it’s so key to understanding fertility, as women are born with all the eggs they will ever have. Unlike the male production of sperm, women don’t produce new eggs (even though this has been recently challenged by new research). And some women are born with fewer eggs than others. For those born with fewer eggs, they may reach the age of 35 or 40 with a very low number of remaining eggs in their bodies. This is what <i>reserve</i> means - though, as Dr. Merhi points out, this has nothing to do with the <i>quality</i> of those eggs.</p><p>He adds that a low number of eggs is not always a reason to panic, at least if you are dealing with knowledgeable fertility specialists like the team at RFC. After all, as Dr. Merhi always says, it only takes one single egg to make a baby! So a low number of eggs might not be the problem, but rather the quality of the eggs that <i>do </i>exist. In addition, he reminds listeners that infertility is often not even an issue with the woman, but rather with the male partner, and that low quality sperm is commonly an issue as well.</p><p>However, many women automatically assume “guilt” for infertility and rush into traditional/conventional IVF before achieving a thorough diagnosis, thus bombarding their bodies with a slew of heavy doses of medication and enduring painful injections over and over again. RFC takes a much more holistic approach, with regard to overall health, and is committed to complete diagnoses prior to beginning any kind of treatment. The entire body is also considered, as RFC advocates for stress relief methods such as acupuncture and anti-inflammatory treatments such as Ozone Sauna.</p><p>Dr. Merhi also covers what it means to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, and how these issues can affect fertility, as well as how RFC is working to overcome these fertility problems. He also wants listeners to know that RFC is dedicated to helping <i>all </i>couples to conceive, including LGBTQIA+ couples.</p><p>To learn more, please call (203) 557-9696 or e-mail info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p>
01 Nov, 2022
Dru Carpenito
<h2>Dru Carpenito’s Franchise Investment System Helps Owners Break into Non-Food Franchises</h2><p>CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – As entrepreneurism is on the rise at a point of economic hardship, average people are seeking an avenue for financial independence. Understanding the risk in starting your own business, franchising has become a practical option for anyone hoping to achieve greater economic stability, and a business fine-tuned to you as an individual.</p><p>Dru Carpenito is the founder of The Franchise Investment System, specializing in helping people find a high-quality (non-food) franchise that's the right fit to help them to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. “It's kind of like a real-estate model in that folks don't pay me anything,” Dru says. “I'm paid by franchise companies, so it's a free service.” </p><p>The Franchise Investment System has its own podcast and offers entirely free franchise strategy consultations to help owners find the right non-food franchise for them.</p><h2>A 17-Year Industry Veteran</h2><p>Dru Carpenito has been in the business for 17 years and has franchised three businesses - two here in the States and one internationally. The Franchise Investment System offers a solid business model with excellent margins and lush economies, support for their owners, and cutting-edge technology to help franchise owners manage businesses more effectively. The Franchise Investment System connects owners with a talented and dedicated leadership team and an amazing brand culture while offering owners profitable franchises to invest in.</p><p>Dru’s plunge into the world of franchising came after the wake of a serious neurological diagnosis of his son while he was away on a business trip to Canada. The stress of traveling internationally, and crafting his family’s life around his career prior to this point, led Dru to a change. “Moving forward, I knew the only option to never have that feeling again was to start my own business,” Dru says. “The problem was, I was never the guy who could come up with a business idea I would ever feel confident in. So, I turned to franchising.”</p><p>Offering franchises under emerging brands, established name brand businesses, scalable executive operations, or even home-based and low-cost businesses, Dru Carpenito now offers different options with each affirming a particular style of franchise ownership. </p><h2>A Diverse Portfolio of Non-Food Franchises</h2><p>For those looking for a first-to-market franchise with a lot of potential, emerging brands offer owners a spot in what could be a cutting-edge business. Other viable options like the blue-chip-like, name-brand franchises with established systems and infrastructure may afford a little more security in your investment.</p><p>However, if you’re looking for options that run more independently, semi-absentee franchises are manager-run business models that enable owners to keep a job or run other businesses. If you’re looking to scale, executive businesses have a low cost of entry scalable with a full-time ownership role. Others, like home-based, low-cost franchises, offer flexibility and low risk, while multi-unit franchises encourage establishing management or opening multiple locations.</p><h2>Positive Reception & Testimonials</h2><p>Clients have praised the ease of Carpenito’s system, not only in acquiring and running a franchise but in the assistance he provides. “I had the opportunity of working with Dru prior, during, and after the process of acquiring and running my franchise,” one client explained, “Dru was professional, a strategic thinker, and always willing to help. Dru went above expectations to ensure the support and knowledge I needed to become a successful owner.”</p><p>Identified as“very knowledgeable about franchises and having great people skills, Carpenito helps to identify your interests and which opportunities will be better suited for you. “Dru was the driving force getting me in line to purchase a franchise, his expertise and follow-through is excellent. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking at franchises,” another testimonial reads.</p><h2>Dru Carpenito Connects Clients with Viable Franchises</h2><p>Franchising offers anyone stuck in the corporate world and having the entrepreneurial itch a business they can use to create more freedom and opportunity in their life Dru Carpenito is experienced in working with a number of successful franchise owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand into a new non-food brand. With an ear to the ground about emerging franchises. Dru Carpenito is an industry professional with almost two decades of experience both domestically and internationally. </p><p>The Franchise Investment System is designed to help first-time franchise owners quickly and safely find the top emerging non-food franchises in the country. As there are only a small handful of franchises that have the potential to help you safely transition out of the corporate world, options have very specific characteristics and they aren’t easy to find. Dru Carpenito gives you a step-by-step process you can use to do the research the right way so you can get the answers you want, and it’s all free.</p><p><strong>To learn more visit </strong><a href="https://www.franchiseinvestmentsystem.com/"><strong>FranchiseInvestmentSystem.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Dru at </strong><a href="https://drucarpenito.com/start-a-conversation/"><strong>DruCarpenito.com/Start-a-Conversation/</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
07 Dec, 2022
Dru Carpenito
<h2>Founder of Franchise Investment System Dru Carpenito on How Franchising Can Work for You</h2><p>CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – When most people think about franchising, the first thing they think about is Chick-Fil-A, Mcdonald's, or other well-known food franchises. But there is a secret world of franchises that aren’t food franchises. And the franchises in this hidden world can have better economics, are cheaper to start, and can offer more attractive lifestyles to the owner. </p><p>Dru Carpenito is the founder of The Franchise Investment System, specializing in helping people find a high-quality (non-food) franchise that's the right fit to help them to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. “It's kind of like a real-estate model in that folks don't pay me anything,” Dru says. “I'm paid by franchise companies, so it's a free service.” </p><p>The Franchise Investment System has its own podcast and offers free franchise strategy consultations to help owners find the right non-food franchise for them.</p><h2>Almost Two Decades of Industry Experience</h2><p>Dru Carpenito has been in the franchise world for 17 years and has helped hundreds of people buy, build, and sell (as in cash out) successful franchises. “I believe we all have the entrepreneurial spirit inside us and the key to unleashing this spirit is finding the right business to get involved with,” shares Dru. Dru approaches each person he works with as a unique puzzle and he helps his candidates identify their important pieces to match with the right business. Not only that, with Dru’s Franchise Investment System, he provides his candidates with the tools to fully analyze a franchise so they can gather all of the information to make the best decision for them and their families. </p><p>Dru created the Franchise Investment System after the wake of a serious neurological diagnosis of his son while he was away on a business trip to Canada. The stress of traveling internationally to help an emerging franchise expand globally, and crafting his family’s life around his career prior to this point, led Dru to a change. “Moving forward, I knew the only option to never have that feeling again was to start my own business,” Dru says. “I had seen firsthand the power that franchising can offer aspiring entrepreneurs, but there weren’t many reliable ways to help people find the franchise to invest in, so I created the Franchise Investment System.”.”</p><p>There are franchises under emerging brands, established name brand businesses, scalable executive operations, or even home-based and low-cost businesses, Dru Carpenito helps people explore different options with each affirming a particular style of franchise ownership. </p><h2>Non-Food Franchises for Every Type of Owner</h2><p>For those looking for a first-to-market franchise with a lot of potentials, emerging brands offer owners a spot in what could be a cutting-edge business. Other viable options like the blue-chip-like, name-brand franchises with established systems and infrastructure may afford a little more security in your investment.</p><p>However, if you’re looking for options that run more independently, semi-absentee franchises are manager-run business models that enable owners to keep a job or run other businesses. If you’re looking to scale, executive businesses have a low cost of entry scalable with a full-time ownership role. Others, like home-based, low-cost franchises, offer flexibility and low risk, while multi-unit franchises encourage establishing management or opening multiple locations.</p><h2>Glowing Client Reviews</h2><p>Clients have praised the ease of Carpenito’s system, not only in acquiring and running a franchise but in the assistance he provides. “I had the opportunity of working with Dru prior, during, and after the process of acquiring and running my franchise,” one client explained, “Dru was professional, a strategic thinker, and always willing to help. Dru went above expectations to ensure the support and knowledge I needed to become a successful owner.”</p><p>Identified as“very knowledgeable about franchises and having great people skills, Carpenito helps to identify your interests and which opportunities will be better suited for you. “Dru was the driving force getting me in line to purchase a franchise, his expertise and follow-through is excellent. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking at franchises,” another testimonial reads.</p><h2>Dru Carpenito is an Experienced Non-Food Franchising Expert</h2><p>Franchising offers anyone stuck in the corporate world and having the entrepreneurial itch a business they can use to create more freedom and opportunity in their life Dru Carpenito is experienced in working with a number of successful franchise owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand into a new non-food brand. With an ear to the ground about emerging franchises. Dru Carpenito is an industry professional with almost two decades of experience both domestically and internationally. </p><p>The Franchise Investment System is designed to help first-time franchise owners quickly and safely find the top emerging non-food franchises in the country. As there are only a small handful of franchises that have the potential to help you safely transition out of the corporate world, options have very specific characteristics and they aren’t easy to find. Dru Carpenito gives you a step-by-step process you can use to do the research the right way so you can get the answers you want, and it’s all free.</p><p><strong>To learn more visit </strong><a href="https://www.franchiseinvestmentsystem.com/"><strong>FranchiseInvestmentSystem.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Dru at </strong><a href="https://drucarpenito.com/start-a-conversation/"><strong>DruCarpenito.com/Start-a-Conversation/</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Dru Carpenito
<h2>Non-Food Franchises Maintain Growth in 2022 at 3.1 Percent</h2><p>CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Franchising has quickly become a practical option for anyone hoping to break into the industry and build a financial roadmap to success. As non-food franchises <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbeagelman/2022/01/27/why-2022-is-set-to-be-the-year-of-franchise-growth/?sh=46a7937364db">continue a trend of growth started in the wake of the pandemic,</a> </p><p>When searching for a high-quality (non-food) franchise that conforms to your particular entrepreneurial goals, “it’s critical to find the right fit to maximize your success.” says Dru Carpenito, founder of the Franchise Investment System.</p><h2>Finding the Right Franchise</h2><p>As there are a variety of franchises – including under emerging brands, established name brand businesses, scalable executive operations, or even home-based and low-cost businesses – scoping out the appropriate option is key to finding success. </p><p>Emerging franchises are typically first-to-market franchises with the potential to become the brand name in their industry. This works best for those looking for a franchise to get in on the ground floor with. Variably, brand name franchises are blue-chip-like in nature. These franchises have an established business, longevity, brand equity, and well-developed systems and infrastructure for their franchise owners.</p><p>Multi-unit franchises are available for those seeking to build a business with a layer of general management in place. Multi-unit franchises foster plans for multiple locations to maximize the potential for income. For those looking for something that doesn’t require owner leadership, semi-absentee franchises are manager-run business models that enable the owners to keep a job or run other businesses. Others, like executive businesses, can scale have a low cost of entry that can be can be scaled with a full-time ownership role. There are also home-based franchises available, which are low-cost and have a low overhead and few employees, if any at all. Home-based franchises, as the name implies, are meant to be run from home and typically offer more flexibility and less risk. </p><h2>About the Franchise Investment System</h2><p>The Franchise Investment System has assisted a number of successful franchise owners and entrepreneurs who were hoping to expand into a new non-food brand. With technology taking both center stage and an important place behind the scenes, the FIS compiles data to connect prospective owners with the franchises that would work best for their budget, experience, and other important factors to maximize their clients’ success.</p><p>The FIS is designed to help first-time franchise owners quickly and safely find emerging successful non-food franchises in the country. Options have very specific characteristics, so the FIS gives you a step-by-step process you can use to do the research the right way so you can get the answers you want. Most importantly, FIS’ services are entirely free.</p><h2>Franchising is Enjoying a Wave of Popularity in 2022</h2><p>As non-food franchises <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbeagelman/2022/01/27/why-2022-is-set-to-be-the-year-of-franchise-growth/?sh=46a7937364db">continue to grow through 2022,</a> franchising is being seen as a more viable option as a vehicle for economic growth. With a free service to offer a financial roadmap to prospective franchise owners hoping to connect with both established and emerging brands, the FIS is here to help curate important connections within industries. Dru Carpenito, founder of the FIS, wants to help beginner franchise owners take advantage of the newfound viability of the industry.</p><p><strong>To learn more visit </strong><a href="https://www.franchiseinvestmentsystem.com/"><strong>FranchiseInvestmentSystem.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Dru at </strong><a href="https://drucarpenito.com/start-a-conversation/"><strong>DruCarpenito.com/Start-a-Conversation/</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
11 Dec, 2022
Dru Carpenito
<h2>Non-Food Franchises Maintain Growth in 2022 at 3.1 Percent</h2><p>CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Franchising has quickly become a practical option for anyone hoping to break into the industry and build a financial roadmap to success. As non-food franchises <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbeagelman/2022/01/27/why-2022-is-set-to-be-the-year-of-franchise-growth/?sh=46a7937364db">continue a trend of growth started in the wake of the pandemic,</a> </p><p>When searching for a high-quality (non-food) franchise that conforms to your particular entrepreneurial goals, “it’s critical to find the right fit to maximize your success.” says Dru Carpenito, founder of the Franchise Investment System.</p><h2>Finding the Right Franchise</h2><p>As there are a variety of franchises – including under emerging brands, established name brand businesses, scalable executive operations, or even home-based and low-cost businesses – scoping out the appropriate option is key to finding success. </p><p>Emerging franchises are typically first-to-market franchises with the potential to become the brand name in their industry. This works best for those looking for a franchise to get in on the ground floor with. Variably, brand name franchises are blue-chip-like in nature. These franchises have an established business, longevity, brand equity, and well-developed systems and infrastructure for their franchise owners.</p><p>Multi-unit franchises are available for those seeking to build a business with a layer of general management in place. Multi-unit franchises foster plans for multiple locations to maximize the potential for income. For those looking for something that doesn’t require owner leadership, semi-absentee franchises are manager-run business models that enable the owners to keep a job or run other businesses. Others, like executive businesses, can scale have a low cost of entry that can be can be scaled with a full-time ownership role. There are also home-based franchises available, which are low-cost and have a low overhead and few employees, if any at all. Home-based franchises, as the name implies, are meant to be run from home and typically offer more flexibility and less risk. </p><h2>About the Franchise Investment System</h2><p>The Franchise Investment System has assisted a number of successful franchise owners and entrepreneurs who were hoping to expand into a new non-food brand. With technology taking both center stage and an important place behind the scenes, the FIS compiles data to connect prospective owners with the franchises that would work best for their budget, experience, and other important factors to maximize their clients’ success.</p><p>The FIS is designed to help first-time franchise owners quickly and safely find emerging successful non-food franchises in the country. Options have very specific characteristics, so the FIS gives you a step-by-step process you can use to do the research the right way so you can get the answers you want. Most importantly, FIS’ services are entirely free.</p><h2>Franchising is Enjoying a Wave of Popularity in 2022</h2><p>As non-food franchises <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbeagelman/2022/01/27/why-2022-is-set-to-be-the-year-of-franchise-growth/?sh=46a7937364db">continue to grow through 2022,</a> franchising is being seen as a more viable option as a vehicle for economic growth. With a free service to offer a financial roadmap to prospective franchise owners hoping to connect with both established and emerging brands, the FIS is here to help curate important connections within industries. Dru Carpenito, founder of the FIS, wants to help beginner franchise owners take advantage of the newfound viability of the industry.</p><p><strong>To learn more visit </strong><a href="https://www.franchiseinvestmentsystem.com/"><strong>FranchiseInvestmentSystem.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Dru at </strong><a href="https://drucarpenito.com/start-a-conversation/"><strong>DruCarpenito.com/Start-a-Conversation/</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Disregard
<h2>EdTech Startup King of the Curve Helps 10,000 Students Get Into Med School</h2><p><i>St. Louis, MO - </i>Educational technology company<a href="https://kingofthecurve.org/"> King of the Curve</a> (KOTC) has announced that as of the first quarter of 2023, it has helped 10,000 students get into medical school by assisting them with exam preparation and study materials provided through its family of apps.</p><p>KOTC is an educational technology company designed to help students score top marks on rigorous standardized exams. The app, created to service the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), is a unique mobile application designed with the intention of making studying both fun and accessible. With over 100,000 downloads in the last two years, as well as the number one rank for MCAT test prep apps in the Apple App Store, King of the Curve is growing significantly as a top-rated educational application.</p><p>Co-founded by Florida Southern College alumni Heath Rutledge-Jukes, William Kelly, and AndrewPaul McIntosh, King of the Curve has grown from an idea to a successful business that is consistently growing. “We feel that we’ve seen this exciting number of students get into med school based on KOTC’s truly unique concept,” states Rutledge-Jukes, pointing toward the app’s goal of marrying technology with the same finely honed trivia-based study technique that allowed Rutledge-Jukes to achieve the highest MCAT score in the school’s history.</p><p>“With much hard work, I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT,” reveals Rutledge-Jukes. “Despite this, I wasn’t satisfied with the existing study materials for this notoriously hard and important exam. I was frustrated by my studying experience.” He reached out to fellow classmate and friend, William Kelly, a triple major, and Cornell University graduate. </p><p>“Early on we felt that KOTC could only experience success if we had the right minds for the right tasks,” says Rutledge-Jukes. “The goal was always to help our fellow classmates improve their study skills and get into med school. With 10,000 success stories, we feel that we’re well on our way.”</p><p>Lead executive William Kelly adds that KOTC offers students a more affordable option than similar competitors. “No student should have to pay thousands of dollars to do well on their exam,” he says. “We want to transform the test prep industry from its repetitive, expensive, and isolating state into a fun, engaging, and affordable experience while simultaneously building a supportive community of like-minded individuals along the way. Our company is a personality that provides value to our users. We are an energy source that is the heartbeat of students going through a difficult time studying for high-stakes exams.”</p><p>He adds that <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/doctor-shortages-are-here-and-they-ll-get-worse-if-we-don-t-act">according to a report</a> released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the US is facing a doctor shortage that is only getting worse. The forecast predicts a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 providers in primary care, surgery, psychiatry, family medicine, and other fields within the next twelve years.</p><p>“The US desperately needs these 10,000 med students that KOTC has been able to help,” McIntosh states. “And it needs 10,000 more. Essentially, the US population is growing and aging, and simply put, the increased healthcare demand is being insufficiently met. Young people are flooded with rising educational costs, disabling them from becoming America’s much-needed professionals of tomorrow.”</p><p>The team behind KOTC is excited by the success of the app and the lives it has changed. Lead developer Rutledge-Jukes says, “Our aim is to help pre-medical students by sharing the tools and strategies which helped us succeed through a fun and engaging app.”</p><p>Since the company launched the app, KOTC has been featured in TEDx and on Apple’s top 50 educational apps leaderboard. While the app’s creators are working toward expanding into the 150 other standardized examinations held worldwide, their most recent additions as stand-alone mobile apps are DAT King of the Curve for the Dental Admissions Test, NCLEX King of the Curve for the Nursing exam, and PA-CAT King of the Curve for the Physician Associate College Admissions Test.</p><p>With over 100,000 followers on social media, more than 100,000 downloads, and over 10,000 students successfully accepted into medical school using King of the Curve, the leadership team behind the app is dedicated to changing the way students study.</p><p><i>King of the Curve is an educational technology company that has created a series of apps designed to help students pass exams. KOTC apps are currently available for students looking to pass the MCAT, NCLEX, PA-CAT, and DAT exams.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://kingofthecurve.org/">https://mcat.kingofthecurve.org/</a> </p><p>Contact: contact@kingofthecurve.org</p><p>Download: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcat-king-of-the-curve/id1534662918</a> </p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofthecurve?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofthecurve</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-of-the-curve/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-of-the-curve/</a></p>
11 Dec, 2022
Zahid Sarder
<p><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Congratulates Community Ally Hakeem Jeffries on New Role in the Next Generation of Democratic Leadership</strong></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>“Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</strong></i> <i><strong>has congratulated Representative Hakeem Jeffries on securing leadership in the US House of Representatives, replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democratic Party within the House. The US Representative of New York’s 8th Congressional District has previously earned praise for his support of Bangladeshi human rights and fair elections all over the world.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><p>WASHINGTON, DC – Community Activist and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/saddi-congratulates-congressional-allies-bangladeshi-020000433.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has extended heaping praise on colleague and friend <a href="https://jeffries.house.gov/about">Congressman Hakeem Jeffries</a>, who has been named the new Democratic House Leader, replacing Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi in the important role. As the leader of the party on the House floor, Rep. Jeffries will be shouldering even greater responsibilities in helping guide the legislative priorities of the party in congress, especially in making moves to defend the rights of the Bangladeshi-American community.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UHxjQHR7s-wKL-iuNyEGY9IzvxfRSUGtXsf4KstLYuXltSFIkAiETTrCzsW_gyKy_oNRKihzLPEy-mm9SXW5DE5Yd4dPMq2L8KfVGjGaMPgaYM5aenut3XxQ6u-C7AIbJzT6XE5J-GX9tb1SropKkowU9dKrImqBSF6xIEX8WDQZp7TeFyW8pjsDZq0xkA" alt="image1.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.</p><p> </p><p>Serving the 8th District of New York, Congressman Jeffries has represented the greater parts of Brooklyn and Queens for 9 years, holding one of the largest Bangladeshi communities in the United States. Recently winning his fifth term in office, the US House Representative has built his reputation on Capitol Hill through the support of legislation protecting human rights across communities and borders.</p><p> </p><p>Congressman Jeffries has shown strong advocacy for the <a href="https://www.commonwealthunion.com/south-asian-americans-are-gaining-global-attention">South-Asian community,</a> specifically the people of Bangladesh as a member of the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-rallies-123000760.html">Congressional Bangladesh Caucus</a>. His new role as Democratic House Leader will no doubt see Congressman Jeffries communicate these priorities to each member of the US House of Representatives. Further fostering his relationship with the Bangladeshi community overseas, as a member of the Caucus, Rep. Jeffries has spoken out in favor of fair and free elections in Bangladesh and the protection of human rights.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e0WgL94kQqhJHl61U0pt4ml89F15J3CyK3ro079oNuDxSfGIqv5m48qrArCpjKmlLFmOhD0z6iJV51q-a_e_3hHXeDLoiiLj5tYlkRIZb3GYXKQQlY0XA3degTI13cNrAovco_nhdslPeximtORXhFvPk3MCWSFFSP97u8cwk29hJqZo4VzUAFtVYr0XFw" alt="image2.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: US Congressman Jeffries Rejoices with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and others amidst community Win</p><p> </p><p>Emphasizing equal rights through his platform, Rep. Jeffries has embraced the rich culture of his constituents, prioritizing the preservation of the diversity of New York City and maintaining its status as a multi-cultural mecca. Rep. Jeffries takes part in community events, and even shows support for community measures like the establishment of <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/now/little-bangladesh-declared-nyc-zahid-010000524.html">Little Bangladesh</a>, Little Thailand, and Ukrainian Way in their respective locations in Brooklyn and Queens.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WVsnljBUTlIlLj6XBKsShVHbhoxGOaPvWa6G6WrvSFuUMqczGos4ebrBFVwAIPZDskFGTPOOyOsxR2MelmYYDhswqxHSEruIgYCWH0d198Lu5PMUNICDCiPYcBJAShM7pjwcj8wC_0q9okxzBXZJjf5SW6BvcK0SExhp-vEj_wEwyCO8FBgv5vFKWMihiQ" alt="image3.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and renowned Human Rights Defender Barrister Abu Sayem with US Congressman Jeffries. </p><p> </p><p>While the decision to choose Congressman Jeffries to succeed Congresswoman Pelosi was not publicly voted, the Representative of New York’s 8th District was elected unanimously to lead the party as the first Black lawmaker to do so within Congress. Also of a younger generation, three decades junior to previous Democratic leadership, the Congressman is slated to bring on a new era within the halls of the US House by aggressively representing the rights of all to preserve the tenets of democracy. “Congressman Jeffries is part of a brave and bold new generation of leadership in the US House of Representatives,” Saddi says. “We’re confident that we will continue to collaborate to serve the interests and protect the rights of Bangladeshi people worldwide.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://news.yahoo.com/news/vanguard-2022-zahid-f-sarder-130000902.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has worked with Rep. Jeffries through a common stance on various issues since his inauguration almost a full decade ago. Sharing common goals on a wide expanse of policies, such as the accessibility of voting rights, the protection of religious minorities from persecution, and global security, the two have found success through many partnerships. Through a shared passion for bringing peace and order to the Indo-Pacific region, Saddi’s experience as a foreign advisor proves crucial as he provides greater insight into the sociopolitical factors inherent to the location. As both Saddi and Rep. Jeffries hold a desire to give a voice to the voiceless, both look forward to continued collaboration in serving the interests of both the United States and the Bangladeshi people.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rtfuvFcjHtss6f1P2VWhMAS4GdJ0YbU3l50wUSu_W-6cYAL2Huw7ATJfZRJJp22bT3R7KsdayjyQ1T1j5oNb4bgEdER1voe9G5Rj2Ez8gI0DT2_JKoYT_LZNaVgHbhStKKVHcTAMJm5d719LyGne7tNKM4LMgyr1Vnjfy-Zlh0qH_IvShFUg7rbEYySAnQ" alt="image4.jpeg"></figure><p>Photo: Almost a decade ago, in 2013, shortly after Hakeem Jeffries’ Inauguration as Representative of New York’s 8th District with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-society-recognizes-covid-19-183000188.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has been a community leader for almost 30 years, serving the Bangladeshi people both domestically in the United States and overseas. The former <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/bangladeshi-community-activist-zahid-f-123100915.html">Bangladesh Foreign Advisor</a> has proven himself a tireless defender of the rights of the Bangladeshi community throughout his political career, making allies on both sides of the aisle within the legislative and executive branches of the US Government. Saddi looks forward to watching Rep. Jeffries’ ever-developing political career as it will no doubt continue to grow through consistent momentum.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About:</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://zahidfsardersaddi.com"><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</strong></a><strong> is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit </strong><a href="https://zahidfsardersaddi.com"><strong>www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</strong></a><strong> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at </strong><a href="mailto:info@zahidfsardersaddi.com"><strong>info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
11 Dec, 2022
Zahid Sarder
<h2>Saddi Congratulates Congressional Allies of Bangladeshi Community on Continued Work in US House</h2><p><i><strong>“Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has extended his congratulations to Representatives Hakeem Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, Gregory Meeks, and Grace Meng on their continued tenures in office with new terms beginning in January. Previously, the representatives provided instrumental support to the Bangladeshi community worldwide.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Fopu8r3dbcsiPFZuBwoXA6yJJLt4G6fPNAnoXoIh05YGK-KytH-v5_qX_sqcjiRJmnp_awkJk1T-GXOxmgG25pQ9g8JC9iSctdJYpeHOR4sKADZXFyCib17l71WdFHBbkzZ1HO46-gZFwRDdu4lLMKaFxJK33wbm0K9hw_KNfNwYEfey8dP8HNUz5-Oy3Q" alt="image8.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Community Leader and Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi meeting with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill.</i></p><p> </p><p>WASHINGTON DC – Bangladeshi Community Leader Zahid F. Sarder Saddi recently congratulated members of congress that have proven themselves allies to the Bangladeshi community on their respective campaign victories. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Grace Meng, and Rep. Gregory Meeks all secured re-election with ease on November 8th and have offered strong support for the Bangladeshi community in the US.</p><p> </p><p>In July, New York City <a href="https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/state-news/parts-of-nyc-to-be-renamed-little-bangladesh-little-thailand-ukrainian-way-under-bill/#:~:text=The%20New%20York%20City%20Council,in%20Queens%20as%20Little%20Thailand.">approved a measure </a> renaming MacDonald to Church in Brooklyn, <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/now/little-bangladesh-declared-nyc-zahid-010000524.html">“Little Bangladesh.”</a> The support of the now-re-elected New York House Representatives from the 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th districts was crucial in accomplishing the effort.</p><p> </p><p>Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York’s 8th District has been a trusted leader in his district since 2013, having earned respect from minority communities within the Bangladeshi demographic for his advocacy for the accessibility of cultural staples in local markets. Among other important moves in the US House as well as genuine gestures of support and admiration for the demographic, Rep. Jeffries expresses a deep moral kinship with the Bangladeshi-American community of New York City through both his policy and practice.</p><p> </p><p>Rep. Jeffries will be undertaking new responsibilities of leadership as he replaces Rep. Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic Leader to become the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress. Rep. Jeffries will be leading the next generation of democrats in a shifting US House of Representatives as Republicans take the majority.</p><p> </p><p>Representative of New York’s 9th District Yvette Clarke offered impassioned public support for Little Bangladesh. She proved indispensable in renaming the streets from MacDonald and Church in Brooklyn, New York in honor of the Bangladeshi community of the city, going as far as to <a href="https://twitter.com/voteyvette/status/1557460130383413249?s=46&t=VpsiPYkvrMN3KGWRXiZSZQ">express support via her official Twitter account</a>. </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/d98kXDJYerE9nP-nwz9bBdN6VY9fDTutCxjDP-_PrKOK5aFBtgqwHzpiGr89vB642O2jsP6lMYrL9mFX62VG7LT4yFK_uwKruE3D8uOlg3Aw7mzYtIcuXN3C9o6Xol4B6jnEk2szTedj2QmrITJexRrV2q2EZ7ogpFh0KPB4_yXfcKagnrs8bADwvsQnnw"></figure><p> </p><p>Rep. Clarke identifies strongly with the immigrant communities of her district, including the Bangladeshi community, as the <a href="https://freedomandcitizenship.columbia.edu/people/yvette-clarke">proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants</a>. Likewise, in leading her district in Brooklyn, the US House Representative is an ardent supporter of accessible pathways to citizenship, equal rights, and small business as she continues her now 15-year career in the US House of Representatives. She looks forward to continuing to serve the Bangladeshi people and offering crucial support advocating for democracy, human rights, and finding solutions for Rohingya issues.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bvCX-LdOB8xzRFE04kfVPtNA93QWQYEEzuj4guasUTpuzhmwwJV1at_5wJgc4B9NFPSRP-59ij8BvTh1iUDmfv--qLOZsmasaJViD4WHkQGyjT87BBJDuKN7yF6WXcRUu4fPgWiVo3E4PE7RTYKcrVqvaEuVrfgu1SP4Sr0aysVy0O70r1nhJOa3yrhWfg" alt="image3.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi with US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. /NEW YORK CITY</i></p><p> </p><p>In serving the 5th District, US House Representative Gregory Meeks of New York also has been a constant collaborator with the Bangladeshi community at large. Taking on efforts to promote greater social inclusion of Bangladeshi constituents, Rep. Meeks has sponsored <a href="https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/15691">House Resolution 239</a>, a bill in commemoration of the anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence. </p><p> </p><p>Rep. Meeks shows a commitment to offering genuine respect to the Bangladeshi community in thanks for their indefatigable drive in supporting greater NYC. With a constituency lasting over 20 years, Rep. Meeks’ continued tenure in office will no doubt continue established trends of endorsement of the Bangladeshi people. In his role as Chairman of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee,<a href="https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/2022/2/chair-meeks-issues-statement-on-the-designation-of-bangladesh-s-rapid-action-battalion"> Rep. Meeks upholds values of democracy, human rights, and free and fair elections worldwide.</a></p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/z0C4pJdYaPxQlgJvR-1qoTUBExehxXX2o65sksLegZOBfrxQW_6LlhgZn3zQR8zhzfwS-86RcCWtx1rtrw95CHZnJQDgGD6NG5H8yzRS5ztKQ_3pOhkjr_jI2UPfrv_sMyi4Y3ZG3ZfCLj1ik7eRB-D3GIOsimufg31n0A96iO5RR4Yaz5IRKznZ49wpgw"></figure><p><i>Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi with US Congressman Jeffries. /NEW YORK CITY</i></p><p> </p><p>Grace Meng similarly has boasted impressive work as a Representative of New York’s 6th Congressional District. Holding a 9-year career, Rep. Meng was a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and has previously made statements offering support to the Bangladeshi community, such as during the <a href="https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-issues-statement-on-building-collapse-in-bangladesh">2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse</a> at the beginning of her constituency, as well as consistently offering vocal support for the religious minority of the Bangladeshi community while <a href="https://m.facebook.com/repgracemeng/photos/a.197092777102152/356683501143078/">preaching accessibility of human rights and support for democracy.</a></p><p> </p><p>As the representatives of New York’s 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th districts sweep massive leads in their respective elections, there is no doubt that the support for the <a href="https://www.commonwealthunion.com/south-asian-americans-are-gaining-global-attention/">South Asian community</a>, including the Bangladeshi community, helped secure their campaign victories. Among the <a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/bangladeshis-rising-immigrant-group-struggling-striving-new-york-city-2960075">fastest growing demographics</a> of the South Asian community of New York City, <a href="https://www.aafederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019bn.pdf"> around 74% of Bangladeshis surveyed in 2015 were foreign-born</a> and of all the city’s foreign-born Bangladeshi residents, 53 percent were naturalized citizens, equal to 53 percent of all foreign-born New Yorkers. Truly representative of greater New York, Bangladeshi New Yorkers also are a significant portion of the countless small businesses of the city, residing mostly in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.</p><p> </p><p>Accordingly, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladeshi-community-activist-zahid-f-123100915.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has accomplished a great deal in his work as an activist in supporting the Bangladeshi community, ensuring the investments made by the demographic do not go unnoticed as they contribute to the US economy, culture, and society.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TiEageaAqJL15PiaNNM_yy4RXsy8_b190jhSY2Pi5nzd-ANBBx6hMODfdHu4WJ3Y3-L6dvfUywadmREfm2apvarTZFWQj2w1UFGPp6IuHdnXahKgBVQ_UOTgmPIkYsceSmcUihp3j7Q0npGsLh900Gbh5KgX0Ap9HSi_FHoA7a_PVt86ltSmYGRkLehI6w" alt="image6.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Community Activist and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi with US Representative of New York, Congresswoman Grace Meng</i></p><p> </p><p>Serving the Bangladeshi-American community for almost three decades, <a href="http://www.zahidfsardersaddi.com">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is a community leader that holds the trust of his people above all else and has committed himself to rallying support for legislation improving the Bangladeshi people’s well-being globally.</p><p> </p><p>Named <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/vanguard-2022-zahid-f-sarder-130000902.html">Vanguard of 2022</a>, Saddi is committed to building upon the continued success of the Bangladeshi people in the United States by providing the demographic a supporter on Capitol Hill that is firmly in their corner. “The experience I have in Indo-Pacific foreign affairs is what affords me the ability to navigate the corridors of the US House and Senate offices in DC. I ensure that the community remains in the conversation to guarantee that the needs of our people remain within reach, whether these needs are related to economy, human rights, or infrastructure.” <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-society-recognizes-covid-19-183000188.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is a trusted voice, not only prioritizing Bangladeshi Americans but the rights and well-being of members of the community that remain in their country of origin. With an even hand and support from both sides of the aisle, Saddi is creating greater opportunities for the Bangladeshi people every day. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About:</strong></p><p><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8xDpGfuFyuIELtP2uKcqUEgb2CgS37ET0U59p8HZ2sujJdUsmRaLccDXgsKPKr6k_ttEed3rV1-nbFOyZ52K8fPYxdF_maskQRaGKLYL8PWR39wrv8Bn_qghWyqW5lFFEKdSK-6mVf8K5w5RE3-5ckm4ZpQ32Ay6Q4IcIAPrk3XeWeNgLau7DXgxmsozA"></figure><p><strong>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjt1OgzAARl9l4doBK22hSxYXichiMmWZy-YNKVD-C6wUyzS-u9Ybb7-TnO98GZNojfXCKKUcxrVlKaXMou0T1jE1qkowM-25dRQ0bZi4z6ikm8K5HvxzHAZRFItuDnwYBvtHEg5d7OIT6qcaDE1eqwfgJvGEuc3JKyDOR_3iL6VD21PkzXyG8nxRtzrY3fbB6fkpSsr3Qzc317dL0x3jGZQJh7uNcbcwGt3XMdmLIpcQIYDhyhop31Z8YKKa-HIQf5W_Jx7KM0ZdlmCbIkKcBKeZzewUYi_1rBXGAAHiQtd0kFYzrR6pyJj4zLcFp1WrTRplGv0v3z9lsF_f.MEQCIEhdl_ar92PPv3r4T8RhG6YYiU3MJGjEA6JTKvH7AqqEAiBt8S5lhPSDmRfenoJHer2n9fhqGcIlrb9jInk3kZt9kw"><strong>www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</strong></a><strong> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjttugjAAQH_F8DzkUlqoyTJBQ9RsRtEo88UUWi4TBNuyDpb9-8Je9npOcnK-tY5X2myiFVK2YmYYSqlpXjUJuzMlVMnZNG1q48hJemP8hRJJnhdiH1grTy9iDD7P72KXDF18_giFHURR7NC3eHN-LfWm-brocAAH1fq5d4mLZcarEASLa_LofSnXKLXckGeP6w7rG_8Q9xd68obtvup9vOxlHURrsJXuFgbmUV_uNt26P5WrK9aeJtptfL4z2fA8kw6ENnIsQ5B6XtYt42VX6y3_O7cx8GBGGXFZgkwCMQYJSqnJzNRBXuoZFkI2tLHruFMAxzQb04JwyviQzfOalNVYGhUd1T_5-QXNO2VN.MEYCIQDNzqyU8HGZZ4aGYFF5Sm67LfXi4S3ComPRLuVUIeCZ3wIhAJ1OsZLeRdz2QwLW0RLzD_bCfZQCkDbDLmF5VX3nvMsO"><strong>info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</strong></a></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Zahid Sarder
<h2>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Congrats Ally of the Bangladeshi Community, Congressman Darren Soto, on Campaign Victory</h2><p><strong>“</strong><i><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, a prominent member of the Bangladeshi-American Society, recently congratulated long-time compatriot, Congressman Darren Soto, who cruised to a fourth term victory in his 2022 campaign for US House Representative of Florida’s 9th district.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rS4qsD4jKzDC7ZbKTQIB7UylX7hM304ZT-mUUI4H_P0zPM9jegXZRT9IGdxmJ_AVzN4XQst0svgsJGO38Gwuz12KPeYOooNBeFRvEKo3v60oufyNeGhT5cRVFKYar5JTUCWAtaUaQ_yCVw9NJsEWiJvBrAqdu3LEQD2N3Jbez2VR54rTnvgoMeoT-l1lKQ" alt="image0.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Human Rights Activist and Civil Society Leader Zahid F Sarder Saddi with United States Congressman Darren Soto / WASHINGTON DC, US CONGRESS</i></p><p> </p><p>Orlando, Florida – Prominent Bangladeshi Human Rights Activist and Civil Society Leader, <a href="https://zahidfsardersaddi.com/">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a>, recently congratulated his long-time family friend, Congressman <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-florida-us-house-district-9.html">Darren Soto</a>, who handily won re-election last week. Defeating political newcomer Scotty Moore by around 15,000 votes, Soto ably earned a fourth term representing the southern swath of Orange, Osceola, and Polk County in Central Florida. The three-term House incumbent Rep. Soto was also leading in all three counties in congressional district 9, with about a 54% majority to Moore’s 46%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Saddi and Rep. Soto have shared a years-long bond founded upon common principles of social justice, effective government, and working for the rights of the common man.</p><p> </p><p>“I’ve known Darren for over 2 decades since the genesis of his political career,” Saddi says. “I remember his first bid for the Florida House of Representatives, then the State Senate, United States House, and now he’s earned his fourth-term congressional election to further serve and represent the interests of hundreds of thousands of Floridians in the United States Congress. His constituents have shown great appreciation for the love and care he puts into the job, and moreover, his willingness to lend a helping hand has been at the core of his priorities. It’s why Congressman Soto has advanced so far as a public servant.”</p><p> </p><p>When he was first elected to US Congress in 2016, Rep. Soto was the first Puerto Rican member from Florida. Going on to play a leading role in securing federal grants and funding for infrastructure enhancements, specifically rail expansion, Soto is poised to take on more responsibility as one of the longest-tenured representatives in the Orlando area.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YFUtg_3C4J2NaYRYLf_6uQEDv9cA0YjSiEdDQjD2I3R-i9-hIMAE94N_G-GsRk46kSZRs7OA0-IzUjsOMzwocTBP09shCxzrZljZJtKFUKc8_qc9VOqJt1Xy5cx4y759jkeMGRJ0Ft3CruqaCrAQShEipYt9fFA7Vklg4EaBAXSBjOeygUbt0Z8IanKKTA" alt="image1.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: High-ranking Bangladeshi delegate team headed by the former Minister of Bangladesh and standing committee member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury at United States Congress with Congressman Darren Soto, who Co-Sponsor the Bill H.Res.1169.</i></p><p> </p><p>Rep. Darren Soto has had a voting record that displays a history of strong advocacy for human rights across demographics, including those supportive of the Bangladeshi community worldwide. </p><p> </p><p>Congressman Darren Soto co-sponsored <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/1169/all-info?r=27&s=1">House Resolution 1169</a>, which “reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Bangladesh.” The US Representative of the 9th District in Florida also has supported grassroots organizations domestically in the US, including those advocating for Bangladeshi human rights. </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cFpQ_L13Ny4Eem_HSILKMUq6P59PDozKCno1OjOIqe90-WsDn2yvDS1rOuiZHaPbRLb2KRdWNztRDScXJZDj4U8LxdfEcdS880-VNC4XlhyWC2eQKwiM6FcSVojJcaKXCBXwL-aZxHB3J1BSRNjI-0TbdS43Yhr2uNFp7Rj8Vi1TGvdIUFcPh0Y98akJGg" alt="image2.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Human Rights Activist and Civil Society Leader Zahid F Sarder Saddi with United States Congressman Darren Soto and Bangladesh Capital Dhaka’s Mayoral Candidate Tabith Awal. </i></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/now/little-bangladesh-declared-nyc-zahid-010000524.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a>, recently named a <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/vanguard-2022-zahid-f-sarder-130000902.html">Vanguard of 2022</a> by Harvard Business Review, has collaborated with <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/zahid-f-sarder-saddi-rallies-123000760.html">United States Congress</a> in affording greater avenues for the rights of the Bangladeshi community for over 20 years. With a great deal of experience in Indo-Pacific foreign affairs, Saddi has participated with community and government leaders globally to advocate for his people. With a record of having worked with the United Nations, United States Congress, Woodrow Wilson Center, Democracy International, and the Prestigious Heritage Foundation, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladesh-society-recognizes-covid-19-183000188.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has proven himself to be a strong proponent and community leader to the Bangladeshi people. With a shared passion for championing the rights of all, Saddi looks forward to a continued friendship with Rep. Soto, both on and off Capitol Hill. </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2_LwDV0vm_EB3rmi1iyGoAw6jq6Bz5HlP7uBNdUVd6Ai01gSaOx7-LHg2AEP93SH8aoJg-IOzW-bQ9GEKfTHBmKC8y5-7_pAIIK4H5rqyGv5NMLTinevIfn97DSAc0OCneezkyZAHzYkWUffX8OSmqGeqj0w7tEfrNf_4ewfmfJ6EwMNgPAERllHRkVd9Q" alt="image3.jpeg"></figure><p><i>Photo: Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, a prominent member of the Bangladeshi-American Society and Foreign Advisor to the Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Hon’ Begum Khaleda Zia.</i></p><p>Data explains that <a href="https://www.commonwealthunion.com/south-asian-americans-are-gaining-global-attention/">Asian Americans will be the largest immigrant demographic in the Country</a> by 2065. The South Asian population has climbed by 40 percent in seven years, from 3.5 million in 2010 to 5.4 million in 2017. C2ommunities like those from Bangladesh will be providing the country with contributions that are cultural, economic, and material in nature. As the demographic grows, so does the need for representation of that demographic’s interests within a governing legislative body, such as those housing the US Congress. Accordingly, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bangladeshi-community-activist-zahid-f-123100915.html">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> is prepared to fight endlessly for the rights of Bangladeshi people worldwide. </p><p><strong>About:</strong></p><p><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/aW-zIRZf7fJJsLqyMJ0wGGaXiD9soD7K4zsiLhwuybkLZ1M2Yz9f5Rs_bktbDQ-GDGIN1mf0iyMQqigEziboRKYG7HLvDhb0UwVhWAIjKL1arNsVhhMEMWNcR1-VrJoEa7Q2hmaNj9_lKxGS3jC5qs4ncb8M4F0RsMv17GbjXXv3i7GtMFUdkXWZWq6ayQ"></figure><p><strong>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjt1OgzAARl9l4doBK22hSxYXichiMmWZy-YNKVD-C6wUyzS-u9Ybb7-TnO98GZNojfXCKKUcxrVlKaXMou0T1jE1qkowM-25dRQ0bZi4z6ikm8K5HvxzHAZRFItuDnwYBvtHEg5d7OIT6qcaDE1eqwfgJvGEuc3JKyDOR_3iL6VD21PkzXyG8nxRtzrY3fbB6fkpSsr3Qzc317dL0x3jGZQJh7uNcbcwGt3XMdmLIpcQIYDhyhop31Z8YKKa-HIQf5W_Jx7KM0ZdlmCbIkKcBKeZzewUYi_1rBXGAAHiQtd0kFYzrR6pyJj4zLcFp1WrTRplGv0v3z9lsF_f.MEQCIEhdl_ar92PPv3r4T8RhG6YYiU3MJGjEA6JTKvH7AqqEAiBt8S5lhPSDmRfenoJHer2n9fhqGcIlrb9jInk3kZt9kw"><strong>www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</strong></a><strong> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjttugjAAQH_F8DzkUlqoyTJBQ9RsRtEo88UUWi4TBNuyDpb9-8Je9npOcnK-tY5X2myiFVK2YmYYSqlpXjUJuzMlVMnZNG1q48hJemP8hRJJnhdiH1grTy9iDD7P72KXDF18_giFHURR7NC3eHN-LfWm-brocAAH1fq5d4mLZcarEASLa_LofSnXKLXckGeP6w7rG_8Q9xd68obtvup9vOxlHURrsJXuFgbmUV_uNt26P5WrK9aeJtptfL4z2fA8kw6ENnIsQ5B6XtYt42VX6y3_O7cx8GBGGXFZgkwCMQYJSqnJzNRBXuoZFkI2tLHruFMAxzQb04JwyviQzfOalNVYGhUd1T_5-QXNO2VN.MEYCIQDNzqyU8HGZZ4aGYFF5Sm67LfXi4S3ComPRLuVUIeCZ3wIhAJ1OsZLeRdz2QwLW0RLzD_bCfZQCkDbDLmF5VX3nvMsO"><strong>info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</strong></a></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Andrew Capul
<p><strong>Apex Performance Gym Named Best in Rockland County for 2022</strong></p><p><i>Garnerville, NY</i> - New York gym and training center<a href="http://apexperformancegym.com/"> Apex Performance</a> has been named the best gym/fitness center in Rockland County for 2022 by Your Towns Best Magazine. This honor comes on the heels of Apex Performance opening a second location in Rockland County and announcing further expansion plans.</p><p>Apex Performance is a members-only gym that also offers an extensive array of online nutrition services, which will also be expanding as the company continues to grow. The online sector, called My Apex Coach, serves clients all across the US. The company’s five-year plan includes offering franchising options, both via My Apex coach and in its fitness coaching sectors.</p><p>The second facility has already received a warm welcome from the local community, and the Apex Performance team is in the midst of planning a grand opening celebration, inviting members, their families, and others in the community. The grand opening will serve to showcase the different options that the gym provides in terms of classes, equipment, coaches, and more.</p><p>The brick and mortar model that has served the company well is now being honed and applied to the online fitness coaching world. Apex Performance as a company received many requests for remote coaching options during the pandemic, and as a result, fine-tuned its fitness coaching model in a way that could be presented virtually. Innovation has kept the company moving forward, propelling it through the struggles that COVID-19 presented and allowing for the current success and expansion.</p><p>Owner and CEO Andrew Capul started the business 8 years ago, starting in a garage and soon outgrowing that, moving into larger and larger facilities. The two facilities now owned by Apex total over 8,500 square feet and are both located in Garnerville, New York. One facility focuses on the brand’s bootcamp programs, cadio, and boxing, while the second facility focuses on strength training and youth sports performance.</p><p>Capul says that the company enjoys partnerships with Parisi Speed School and Sparta Science to help build strong, data-driven programs, driving results in sports performance for individual and team training. He says that the second facility was truly integral for the company’s expansion, so it could offer different services at each location.</p><p>“Our bootcamp audience is typically parents ranging in age from 30-65 who are looking to get in shape, tone up and join a fun high energy group class,” he says. He points to the fact that kids and adults have different fitness needs; hence why the separate facility focuses on youth training. “Our Apex Athlete program targets middle school, high school, and college athletes who want to improve their athletic performance. We offer them customized programming based on their individual data.”</p><p>In addition, the Next Gen program is designed for young athletes between 6-12 years old. The My Apex Coach nutritional classes are available at both facilities but are focused for online access. The company staff includes certified nutritionists who create effective plans for helping clients reach health and nutritional goals. “We re expanding our nutrition sector,” says Capul. “We focus on sustainable life choices and action steps that really work and can be kept up long-term. This is great for anyone looking to gain or lose weight, or who is battling health issues.”</p><p>He says that Apex Performance has seen so much success in the adult training space that its 5-year goal includes creating Apex Bootcamp licensees. “We have built a model that can be replicated by anyone willing to follow the plan and put in the work,” he says. “We know what works and we know what doesn't. There is a reason 9 out of 10 private gyms close their doors within the first 5 years of business. We’ve been going strong for 8 years, thriving and expanding even after the pandemic crushed the industry.”</p><p>He says that Apex Performance plans to have its bootcamp and nutrition coaching models licensed and helping people all over the country within the next 5 years. “A big part of our success has come from learning that providing value is the ultimate goal in running any business,” Capul says. “Our main goal is to provide as much value for our community as we can. By us doing that, almost everything else handles itself.”</p><p><i>Apex Performance is a gym providing personal training, coaching, nutrition, and more, both in the two brick and mortar locations and online via the virtual My Apex Coach website and app.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="http://apexperformancegym.com/"> http://apexperformancegym.com/</a> </p><p>My Apex Coach:<a href="https://myapexcoach.com/"> https://myapexcoach.com/</a></p><p>Contact: andrew@apexperformancegym.com</p>
18 Jan, 2023
Sabira Arefin
<p><strong>Entrepreneur Sabira Arefin Releases IDMap</strong></p><p> Is your company ready to increase marketing ROI and laser-target potential customers? Look no further than IDMap. This novel tech company has invented the technology that can acquire and correlate diverse, conventional, non-traditional data points and social sentiments - in real-time. IDMap’s founder Sabira Arefin has developed a data discovery and creation platform which leverages machine learning to acquire and correlate data points with social intelligence and build highly accurate business and consumer data sets.</p><p> IDMap creates unique derivative data products by combining information identified through its discovery and creation platform with data assets provided by its publishing, ad exchange, and crowdsourcing partnerships. These channels enable IDMap to curate and augment data sets to power B2B and B2C sales and marketing campaigns, customer retention and relationship management services, location-based services, search engine optimization (SEO), sentiment analysis, email list attraction, lead gen activities and more.</p><p> <strong>What is ROI in marketing?</strong></p><p> Marketing return on investment (ROI) is the practice of measuring the profit and revenue growth resulting from marketing initiatives. By calculating the return on marketing investment, organizations can measure the extent to which marketing activities, either holistic or on a campaign-by-campaign basis, affect revenue growth. Marketing ROI is generally used to justify marketing spend and budget allocation for current and future campaigns and initiatives.</p><p> At the organizational level, calculating the return on marketing investments can help guide business decisions and optimize marketing activities. Understanding the ROI of a campaign helps marketers accomplish a number of key tasks, and IDMap has the capability to address the following integral areas:</p><p> <i>Marketing Spend Qualification</i></p><p> CMOs consistently cite allocating resources and budget to marketing as a top priority. However, in order to secure the budget and resources for future campaigns, it is important that the current marketing costs and budget are justified at the management level. To do this, marketers must accurately calculate the return on investment that their marketing efforts will generate for the organization. For example, they should know if native ads are converting and generating ROI while display ads are falling. From there, budgets can be properly allocated.</p><p> <i>Share marketing budgets</i></p><p> Online and offline channels have countless possible marketing mixes. However, all combinations of campaign initiatives require funding. That's why it's important to understand which online and offline efforts generate the most revenue in order to properly allocate your marketing budget.</p><p> <i>Measuring Campaign Success and Establishing Baselines</i></p><p> A key part of a successful marketing team is the ability to measure campaign success and establish baselines that can be used for future efforts. With that in mind, accurately measuring ROI helps marketers do both. By understanding the impact of individual campaigns on overall revenue growth, marketers can better identify the right mix of offline and online campaigns. Additionally, consistently measuring ROI allows marketers to establish baselines to quickly measure success and adjust efforts to maximize impact.</p><p> <i>Competitive Analysis</i></p><p> Tracking competitors' marketing ROI allows marketers to understand exactly how their organization is performing in their particular industry. For example, marketers who monitor publicly available financial data can estimate competitors' ROI and adjust fundamentals based on those estimates. This will help keep your efforts consistently competitive.</p><p> <strong>About IDMap</strong></p><p> Entrepreneur and business management professional<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin"> Sabira Arefin</a> has over 10 years’ of experience in the tech development industry. She previously built the company LocalBlox from the ground up, and exited in 2019 after building it to a value of $5 million in revenue. This foundational database powered her larger organization and served its data needs.</p><p> “I’m someone who sees an opportunity and translates a concept into a sustainable product and solution that improves the efficiency of organizational operations,” she says. “I have experience in providing customer-centric data tech services, and take great pride in my work.”</p><p> Her passion for her work is fueled by her passion for life, intensified by the fact that she battled and won against cancer. This has given her a new insight into the unique tech needs of the healthcare industry, which is where she’s set her sights next. “Throughout my career experiences, I have become adept at evaluating processes and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals while overseeing operations throughout all phases,” she says. “As I fought cancer, I saw both the triumphs and struggles faced by the healthcare industry, and I am inspired to help make vast changes there.”</p><p> Arefin has been acknowledged as a competitive innovator in the market and has conceptualized and maintained project plan and project budget for 10+ software applications including Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Sales Logix CRM Software, and other third-party applications. “Ever since I could remember, it has always brought me joy to contribute to public functions with the potential to improve my community,” Arefin says. “It is fascinating to learn the data behind how hospital operations contribute to growth in everyday life and society.”</p>
07 Apr, 2023
Sabira Arefin
<p><strong>Sabira Arefin Launches Novel Data Company IDMap</strong></p><p>Entrepreneur and business management professional<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin"> Sabira Arefin</a> has just launched a new and innovative data technology company,<a href="http://idmap.ai/"> IDMap</a>.</p><p>IDMAP.AI is a technology company that has developed a records discovery and advent platform which leverages device studying to gather and correlate diverse, traditional, and non-conventional information points with social intelligence to construct the surprisingly correct enterprise and patron statistics sets, in real-time, across the globe.</p><p>IDMAP.AI creates precise spinoff information products via combining statistics diagnosed via their discovery and introduction platform with records belongings furnished by their publishing, advert exchange, and crowdsourcing partnerships. these channels enable IDMAP.AI to curate and augment facts units to power B2B and B2C sales and advertising and marketing campaigns, client retention and courting management offerings, place-based offerings, seek and mapping portals, demographic and firmographic concentrated on, and media marketing at scale in multiple industries.</p><p>IDMap’s discovery and creation platform is able to drive sales and target potential customers in a variety of channels, offering creative solutions including lead generation and audience buy, APIs and bulk data, marketing, and brand content expertise. So how does it work?</p><p><strong>IP Address to business targeting</strong></p><p>“Our software is able to identify real, reachable customers with our proprietary IP targeting technology,” Arefin states. “We determine potential audiences by analyzing customers’ buying intent.” She states that IDMap’s intelligent technology can connect the dots, so to speak, from a customer’s physical address to their IP address and study their internet search history and local store visits via mobile device location.</p><p>“This lets us know where people shop, what they buy, what they look for and aren’t able to find, and more,” she says. “This lets us target exactly what they want and it helps everyone. The businesses are making sales, the customers get what they’re looking for.”</p><p><strong>Geofencing to beat out competitors</strong></p><p>IDMap has created a proprietary geofencing technology which creates what Arefin refers to as a customer conversion zone. “Once we have applied ID targeting,” she says, “we are able to guide customers into this conversion zone. Once there, they are shown carefully curated ads designed to show them what <i>you </i>have to offer based on their shopping and buying history and preferences. This gives you an edge over the competitor.”</p><p><strong>Smart digital advertising increases ad ROI</strong></p><p>“Our laser focused programmatic advertising technology delivers ads to the potential buyers,” Arefin says. “Our platform connects multiple data points - purchase history, browsing history across multiple devices, Google searches, and more - and identifies buying intent. For example, say Mrs. Smith has done multiple searches on her computer, tablet, and smartphone for local florists, and you own a floral shop. We know she wants flowers - we know you sell flowers. It’s just connecting the two and making sure your ad pops up before your competitor’s does.”</p><p> She adds that IDMap’s data and technology can help grow business in a huge variety of industries, including utility providers (TV, internet, phone service, etc.), car dealerships and auto repair shops, real estate agents and brokers, restaurants (from fast food to a local diner to an upscale supper club), charities and fundraising, healthcare offices such as dentists and physicians, political campaigns, financial services (banks, credit unions, lenders, and more), and even direct mail companies.</p><p> <strong>IDMap’s future goals in healthcare</strong></p><p> After her personal battle with cancer, Arefin has seen the data needs of the healthcare industry from both sides, and sees that IDMap has the potential for application in this field. She plans to pursue this aspect of the company subsequent to completing an executive leadership program she’s enrolled in at Harvard Medical School.</p><p> Website:<a href="http://idmap.ai/"> http://idmap.ai/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sabira.arefin">https://www.facebook.com/sabira.arefin</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Wesley Wren
<p><strong>Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren Publishes Children’s Book</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/W5Crn5XxCZ4Qd2qvRwgJB6VE0e0-yhXR5vEu2aVM2J_AWf-CpA4TAxOHrvOsG1qXoI0m-Dc8rNX1jChGui_qdPJf2VntyiPHCdVfD9b3uXq75gGpS2vSf8FlTTJbFenbs1RR8myZ7RhmRMZcH5IJDQ4fXSxULVO46fQe9BHKoJqXWx6DIZk_82uKog"></figure><p>International recording artist and author, Wesley Wren, better known by his stage name,<a href="https://musicbyshowtime.com/"> Showtime GMG</a>, announces the publication of his first children’s book,<a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/I-Want-Be-Athlete-English-ebook/dp/B09RJNT17M"> <i>I Want To Be: An Athlete</i></a>.</p><p>In his first edition of the series, “I Want To Be,” Wren aims to help children navigate through different sports with colorful illustrations and simple, yet effective rhyming. The book intends to provide young readers with a quick, poetic perspective on sports.</p><p>In addition to penning his first book, Wren co-owns WW Beauty Supply, which opened in 2021. The 6th Annual Indie Music Awards Artist of the Year nominee reveals his plans to write three more children’s books in 2023, continuing his “I Want To Be” series. He also reveals his plans to open three additional beauty stores by January 2024. </p><p><i>Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren charted on Billboard earlier this year. In 2010, Wren signed a record contract with platinum recording artist, Twista and GMG Entertainment. The Indie artist is most known for his two released albums, Sho Frazier and Sho Frazier 2. Wren’s songs are available on all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart Radio, and Tidal. For more information about Showtime GMG, please visit his website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren</i></p><p><i>music@musicbyshowtime.com</i></p><p><i>Instagram:</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showtimegmg/"><i> https://www.instagram.com/showtimegmg/</i></a></p>
18 Oct, 2022
Wesley Wren
<p><strong>Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren Pens New Children’s Book</strong></p><p>Chicago native Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren, an international recording artist and author, publishes the children’s book, <i>I Want To Be: An Athlete</i>. In the first of the <i>I Want To Be series, </i>Wren aims to help children navigate through different sports using colorful illustrations and simple, yet effective rhyming. As part of the series, the 6th Annual Indie Music Awards Artist of the Year nominee reveals plans to publish three additional children’s books in 2023. </p><p>In addition to creating a buzz in the music and entertainment scenes, Wren is a well-rounded entrepreneur who co-owns a beauty supply store that opened in 2021.</p><p>“We are working on opening three more WW Beauty Supply stores by January 2024 to expand our presence,” said Wren. </p><p>Earlier this year, Wren charted #74 on Billboard for top current albums and #49 for emerging artists. The Indie artist is most known for his two released albums, Sho Frazier and Sho Frazier 2. His songs are available on all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart Radio, and Tidal. </p><p>In 2010, Wren signed a contract with platinum recording artist, Twista, as well as GMG Entertainment.</p><p>Wren reveals that he is currently working on a new album, and also continues to perform for senior citizens at a local Chicago nursing home. </p><p><i>For more information about Showtime GMG, please visit his website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Wesley “Showtime GMG” Wren</i></p><p><i>music@musicbyshowtime.com</i></p><p><i>Instagram:</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/showtimegmg/"><i> https://www.instagram.com/showtimegmg/</i></a></p>
09 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<h2>INTERVIEW: Top Broker on Social Media Matthew Martinez on the Changing Industry</h2><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – “So many industries have reached significant levels of innovation over the years. Typically in the retail sector, but I’ve seen some impressive stuff in so many distinct industries,” Matthew Martinez, founder of Diamond Real Estate Group says. </p><p>“But in something like real estate, bringing technology to that sphere is essential. This industry isn’t going anywhere, so why not streamline the work to increase efficiency and push us into the new era of real estate with the use of this technology?” Matthew Martinez has been featured as a guest on podcasts and blogs, with media outlets seeking his perspective as an emerging visionary in an ever-growing industry.</p><p>Matthew Martinez has been on a roll, holding a wealth of experience accumulated over more than a decade in the business, and combining an online savvy with practical knowledge that proves to be a recipe for success. Earning accolades for his work as an investor, flipper, and broker on Property Spark, Matthew Martinez is all about circumventing the typical methods common to the industry in favor of efficiency and excellent service.</p><p>We got to sit down with Martinez to pick his brain about real estate, success, and enterprise’s inherent draw toward innovation.</p><p><strong>Matthew, thanks so much for meeting with us today!</strong></p><p><i>Thanks for having me!</i></p><p><strong>Let’s jump right into it. You started in real estate in 2009, how has the industry changed?</strong></p><p><i>The industry itself is largely the same, it’s focused on the same concepts with a new set of circumstances. When I entered the industry we were in the midst of a catastrophe. The market was absolutely flooded with foreclosures and many of my colleagues were actually on their way out of the business. Now, we’re in the midst of one of the biggest housing booms of the last forty years. This is to say that a big part of success in this business is resilience.</i></p><p><strong>That makes sense, what do you think is the key to resilience and success in the business?</strong></p><p><i>Self-improvement and innovation, these are concepts that have a place in most industries but when you’re thinking about adapting to socioeconomic change, that’s something you can’t do without. Real estate as a business is one of the few that are directly connected to those factors. That being said, at Diamond Real Estate Group, we’re focused on meeting the changes of the times head-on.</i></p><p><strong>Would you say self-improvement is a constant in your life?</strong></p><p><i>Absolutely. In my professional life and personal life, I try to give my all to whatever I do. I think that desire and that dynamic to focus on something bigger than yourself is a big part of a recipe for success.</i></p><p><strong>Interesting. What would you call success?</strong></p><p><i>Freedom, independence, and having the power to take the time to spend with the ones you love, to me, is a success. And the only way you yield that is with the right combination of work, timing, smarts, and a little luck.</i></p><p><strong>Where do you see the industry going from here?</strong></p><p><i>A streamlined approach is something everyone is striving for and I feel like we’re in the midst of a huge shift technologically. As real estate hasn’t previously been perceived as needing a big tune-up, now with the pandemic I think a lot of CEO’s are rethinking that. Now, in our current market, we have that chance to meet the moment and bring us into a new era.</i></p><p><strong>–</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com"><strong>DiamondGroupEstates.com</strong></a><strong> or follow Matthew Martinez on Instagram at </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/"><strong>Instagram.com/thematthewmartinez</strong></a></p>
03 Apr, 2023
5 Ways Businesses Are Following Jane Goodall In Her Conservation Efforts and Animal Protection
<h2><strong>5 Ways Businesses Are Following Jane Goodall In Her Conservation Efforts and Animal Protection</strong></h2><p> </p><p>Businesses around the world are taking after environmentalist and primatologist, Jane Goodall, tailoring their building approach to an ecological and sustainable one. Here’s how they have been taking steps toward this goal and why it’s important.</p><p>The rise of tourism has played an important role in the growth of economically stable regions across the globe, that would otherwise fall on financial hardships. Unfortunately, however, this economic growth can sometimes come at the expense of the environment and wildlife residing in the regions where rural tourism is on the rise. </p><p>One of the up and coming luxury resorts in Tulum, Mexico, Kaaba Luum, is looking to follow in the footsteps of well-known environmentalist and primatologist, Jane Goodall. The process of creating an eco-friendly resort takes careful thought and dedication, but the team working to build Kaaba Luum is determined to make this happen. Here are five ways in which they’ve made an added effort towards land and animal preservation, and why it is important for others to continue this conservation effort. </p><ol><li><strong>Using locally sourced materials</strong></li></ol><p>Kaaba Luum is the first property inside a portfolio of properties being built all around the world. The meaning of Kaaba Luum in the native Mayan language is “Earth’s Origin”. This name represents its connection with both Mother Earth and the birthing experience that every human and living being is connected to. With this in mind, their developers have been working exclusively with indigenous and traditional materials throughout the entirety of their building process. </p><p>Every material used at Kaaba Luum was selected with intention. Instead of the traditional concrete, they used a technique called “chukum,” a term derived from the colloquial name for the <i>Havardia albicans </i>tree native to Mexico. Made with chukum tree bark, the material has several defining qualities that separate it from traditional stucco, including impermeable properties and a natural earthy color. More importantly, it is significantly less invasive and ecological. Zapote Wood was used throughout the property as the decks, stairs, and even the Zacate for the palapa. Local giles and roots were used to build the perimeter and tunnels which you will see all throughout the property and hand cut, indigenous mayan stone was used as the final touch on every villa.Inviting unnatural and non-local materials to an environment that has remained untouched for decades can be harmful to the wild fauna and flora that resides within the region. </p><p> <strong> 2. Eco-friendly materials and composting </strong></p><p>When a business that is introduced to a new region invests in sustainable and biodegradable materials, their waste production minimizes by over 70%. A huge problem within the hospitality industry that coexists with rural tourism is the issue of wasted food. Thus by utilizing composting techniques, it can reduce methane emissions (CH4) and helps to build healthy soil, reduce runoff, control erosion, and support local wildlife. Through recycling organic waste, composting helps multiple aspects of natural systems. </p><p><strong> 3. Leaving the land untouched</strong></p><p>Mass tourism has already changed the landscape of places like Mexico, which has already lost<a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climatechange-summit-earthprints-mexi-idUKKCN0T110220151112"> 65%</a> of its mangroves. The natural beauty of the land is what drives rural tourism, especially in places like Tulum, where the Mayan Jungle is carved by beautiful rivers and cenotes. Kaaba Luum employed over 60 local Mayans on this project and these builders never used any heavy machinery throughout the process, in order to protect the natural land. With over 500 acres of protected jungle, this eco-conscious resort promises to build on only 15% of the total surface area of its property, leaving 85% of the local wildlife untouched in the process of its development<i>.</i> </p><p> <strong>4. Biodigesters (or other examples of waste reduction)</strong></p><p>A biodigester system is one that utilizes organic waste, more specifically, animal and human product, to produce fertilizer. These systems can not only help minimize pollution in the air and soil, but they can also offer filtration for water systems as well. Water usage and treatment can be very delicate in Mexico. With its focus on sustainability, Kaaba Luum’s water is sourced directly from a local underground cenote. Because of this, ALL products used on site need to be both organic and biodegradable to protect the system and ecology on site. Biodigesters and other filtration systems ensure that the environment is free from outside micro-contaminants. The minimized pollution allows for the exotic species of this region to remain in their natural habitat, like the hotel’s friendly orange-winged parrot named “Luum”. In Mexico, this <i>loro guaro </i>or large amazon parrot is a resident breeding bird and this one in particular likes to land on people at the hotel for a short visit.</p><p> <strong> 5. Minimizing light/sound pollution.</strong></p><p>This kind of pollution can disrupt the natural light of the sky at night, which not only disrupts sleep, but can also confuse the local wildlife. Animals that are nocturnal in a region affected heavily by light pollution may adopt a sleeping schedule that is detrimental to the ecosystem, which can create a ripple effect. One of the signature elements of Kaaba Luum is that it features little to no outside noise or light pollution that would interfere with your connection to the jungle. Kaaba Luum is a different kind of stay. Late nights, loud music, and the sound of constant construction can dampen the rejuvenative experience many are looking to experience while in Tulum. Their goal is to create a space filled with the harmony needed for guests to leave their getaway feeling recharged in all aspects; mind, body, and soul- without leaving damaging effects on the nature around them.By reducing these man-made interruptions to an ecosystem, resorts can minimize their environmental footprint and help to maintain systematic patterns within a region.</p><p>As Jane Goodall states, "Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.” There isn’t a lot that we can do to reverse the damage that has been done to our planet's natural wonders, but we can work to drastically slow that process. Large businesses that work in conjunction with rural tourism can utilize these simple steps to make sure that they are doing their part to maintain the beauty and ecology of the space that they choose to occupy. </p>
13 Apr, 2023
Kaaba Luum Redefines Sustainable Luxury for Tulum Travelers
<p>“Kaaba Luum” in the Mayan language translates to “Earth’s Origin.” This phrase is the name upon which the upcoming eco-luxury Tulum hotel has built its foundation. Residing on the outskirts of Tulum, Kaaba Luum is the first of several phases of development inside of the residential area of Aldea Coral. With over 500 acres of protected jungle, this eco-conscious project promises to build on only 15% of the total surface area of its property, leaving 85% of the local wildlife untouched in the process of its development<i>. </i></p><p>The developers of Kaaba Luum have been working exclusively with traditional and indigenous materials such as Mayan stone and palapa thatch roofing. “We have a deep level of reverence for the land and the harmony we wish to create with all the living things on and around it. We have worked hard to prove this sentiment through our actions not just our mission statement, ” explains Andrew Evans, owner of Kaaba Luum. The resort offers sustainable services such as biodigesters in order to avoid pollution production, uses local chukum tree instead of traditional concrete, zapote wood for the decks, hand cut mayan stone and built almost entirely by Mayan hands with no heavy machinery to protect the natural land. </p><p>Over 60 local Mayans have been employed on this project, creating a ripple effect within the community and positive spiritual impacts on-site. In just phase one, 1600 new plants and trees have been installed with added efforts in protecting the regeneration of the land surrounding the property.</p><p>“Our mission is to pay homage to our past, connect to the vision of our future, and hold our community tight in the delight of the present moment. Our goal is to create experiences that foster joy, creativity, and a deep connection to the land and community."</p><p>The developers of the resort have expressed that they hope to unify the land and its community in a way that allows for potential visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Mayan jungles. More than 150 different species of exotic animals make this community their home, such as toucans, deer, monkeys and an array of colorful butterflies. The residential areas of Tulum, Mexico, specifically Aldea Coral, are surrounded by indigenous flora and fauna, as well as rivers, caves, jungles that carve the landscape into naturally forming cenotes or natural wells formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath. </p><p>As Kaaba Luum finishes phase one of the development and sets to open on December 26th 2022, the founders are sticking to their desire to maintain Mayan influence, holding several indigenous Mayan ceremonies over the last three months. The closer they get to opening, the more they plan to bless the land and their guests, holding Temazcal ceremonies infused with Mexican heritage, Mayan rituals and led by a local shaman or temazcalero. </p><p>As developments for Kaaba Luum continue, new expansions will be seen in the next phases of their growth. These additions include a restaurant and morning café. They continue to keep an eco-friendly standard for each new project launched in an effort to maintain the natural beauty of the Mayan jungles. With a centered purpose of creating space for transformational events, Kaaba Luum will be an exquisite hotel and a home for leaders and their tribes.</p>
13 Apr, 2023
Kaaba Luum’s Ether Lounge Hosts International DJs, Bringing Year-Round Music to Tulum
<p>TULUM, Mexico– Kaaba Luum, an eco-luxury lodge residing in residential Aldea Coral, is on the first of several phases of its development. With over 500 acres of protected jungle, the property is eco-friendly, offering sustainable services such as biodigesters in order to avoid pollution production. The developers have been working closely with traditional and indigenous materials, providing four villas, built on 400 square meters of land each, with the intention of featuring little to no outside noise and light pollution. Each villa currently on-site includes 2 bedrooms, 2 queen sofa pullouts (for a combined total of four beds), 3 full baths, kitchen and living space with a private terrace and private pool. </p><p>With regard to maintaining their interest in keeping everything locally sourced and natural, the property was built by native Mayans, using traditional materials of the region such as Mayan stone and palapa thatch roofing. </p><p>“Kaaba Luum” in the native Mayan language translates to “Earth’s Origin”, which closely mirrors the company’s narrative, as they hope to unify the land and its community in a way that allows for potential visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Mayan jungles. More than 150 different species of exotic animals make this community their home, such as toucans, deer, monkeys and an array of colorful butterflies. Aldea Coral is surrounded by indigenous flora and fauna, as well as rivers, caves, jungles that carve the landscape into naturally forming cenotes (natural wells, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath). </p><p>“Our mission” states Nicole Trumbo, on behalf of Kaaba Luum, “is to pay homage to our past, connect to the vision of our future, and hold our community tight in the delight of the present moment. Our goal is to create experiences that foster joy, creativity, and a deep connection to oneself and community.”</p><p>With the completion of phase one underway, the property includes amenities such as a private event space which can be utilized for corporate getaways, music events, yoga retreats, and the like. Kaaba Luum will offer standard resort practices, including room service, shuttle service, and a concierge. Additionally, in sticking to their desire to maintain Mayan influence, Kaaba Luum will hold Temescal ceremonies, offer sound healing classes, and copal burning meditations on-site.</p><p>The resort also offers off-site activities for travelers including, but not limited to a Mayan ruin tour, visitations to monkey sanctuaries, and private cenote bookings. In order to stand out as a resort that offers a wide variety of adventure, in addition to its luxury, Kaaba Luum incorporates its Mayan influence into everything that they offer.</p><p>With the development of Tulum’s local airport, expected to be complete in 2023 and closely located to the city of Muyil (Chunyaxche), this upcoming resort destination will see a rise in tourism and is working to become a talked-about travel destination in the competitive marketplace of luxury resorts and lodging in Mexico. As the company expands, completing forthcoming phases of its development, Kaaba Luum will maintain its native influences.</p><p><i>Kaaba Luum is an eco-friendly luxury property located in Tulum, Mexico. It was built on only 15% of the total surface area of its property, leaving 85% of the local wildlife untouched in the process of its development. With an expectation of building a completely ecological lodge, the company still has more to come in regards to what it will have to offer travelers. </i></p><p><i>Upcoming developments for Kaaba Luum, which will be seen in the next phases of their growth include a restaurant and a café. For more information about upcoming developments in Kaaba Luum’s future, check out their Instagram @KaabaLuum. See their website for additional details. </i></p><p><i> www.kaabaluum.com</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Psychedelic Structures and Spiritual Undertones - Mayan Inspired Resort in Tulum Set To Open in December
<p><strong>Kaaba Luum to Host Guests in Luxury Villas Overlooking the Jungle</strong><br><br>BLOOMBERG<br><br>TULUM, Mexico– Kaaba Luum, a Mayan inspired, eco-luxury hotel and retreat center residing in residential Aldea Coral is officially opening its doors to the public this Spring.. Kaaba Luum is the first property inside a portfolio of properties being built around the world. The meaning of Kaaba Luum in the native Mayan language is “Earth’s Origin”. This name represents our connection with both Mother Earth and the birthing experience that every human and living being is connected to.</p><p>“We have a deep level of reverence for the land and the harmony we wish to create with all the living things on and around it. We have worked hard to prove this sentiment through our actions, not just our mission statement, ” explains Andrew Evans, owner of Kaaba Luum. The developers of Kaaba Luum wanted to be certain that every material used at Kaaba Luum was selected with intention. Instead of the traditional concrete, they used a technique called “chukum,” a term derived from the colloquial name for the <i>Havardia albicans </i>tree native to Mexico. Made with chukum tree bark, the material has several defining qualities that separate it from traditional stucco, including impermeable properties and a natural earthy color. More importantly, it is significantly less invasive and ecological. Zapote Wood was used throughout the property as the decks, stairs, and even the Zacate for the palapa. Local giles and roots were used to build the perimeter and tunnels which you will see all throughout the property. Hand cut, indigenous mayan stone was used as the final touch on every villa.</p><p>“Our mission,” he continues, “is to create a world-class resort that was built from a sense of purpose. While our space operates as a hotel, its primary purpose is to serve as a retreat center and hub for leaders and their tribes. Our vision is that Kaaba Luum will create a ripple effect of change throughout the world by gently shifting the life path of every guest that immerses themselves in the rejuvenation and beauty of the Mayan Jungle.”</p><p>Aldea Coral boasts having over 500 acres of protected jungle and more than 150 different species of exotic animals while still maintaining its residential and tourist populations. Included in the species of exotic animals that make this community their home are toucans, deer, monkeys and an array of colorful butterflies. Aldea Coral is surrounded by indigenous flora and fauna, as well as rivers, caves, jungles that carve the landscape into naturally forming cenotes. <br>Each villa includes two secluded bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms, a private pool, rooftop terrace overlooking the jungle, an open living quarters with space for two queen sized sofa beds, a full kitchen equipped with cooking tools and a television in every room. Each of their villas are built in a particular cardinal direction that respectively represents their elemental code: Villa Aire, Villa Fuego, Villa Tierra, and Villa Aqua (air, fire, earth, water). Curated artwork, and crystals related to each element accompanies each villa, with large murals created by local and international talent during the hotel’s Artists Residency Week last October.<br><br>What is unique about Kaaba Luum is that it was built for the primary purpose of hosting transformative retreats, experiences and events. The property includes an ‘Ether Lounge’ private event space which can be utilized for corporate getaways, masterminds, healing retreats, music events, yoga retreats, weddings, and more. The space can comfortably host up to 40+ people and is equipped with everything you need for a secluded gathering. This is one of 4 different event spaces featured on-site at Kaaba Luum. </p><p>Tulum is a high-demand location for retreats, gatherings and other events. There is, however, a limited amount of facilities in the city that can host groups of this size. Kaaba Luum hopes to solve this problem. Before opening their doors, Kaaba Luum had already hosted a number of private events including: Artist retreats with renowned artists from around the world, executive retreats for top leadership out of Silicon Valley, healing retreats with breakthrough techniques, and even fashion retreats for publications like Maxim, GQ and Playboy.</p><p>Kaaba Luum offers over 100+ on-site amenities and concierge services on its wellness menu, designed to provide guests with a range of transformative experiences to nourish their mind, body, and spirit. Their services feature over 30 body treatments and therapies from massage therapy to chocolate body wraps, as well as a suite of healing modalities like Sound healing, Reiki & Ice Baths. They offer Cacao, Temazcal, plant medicine & other ancient ceremonies as well as private, 1-on-1 or Group Sessions with world-class instructors (Yoga, breathwork, etc.)</p><p><br>Off-site activities for travelers will be facilitated by the resort and will include, but are not limited to, Mayan ruin tours, private yacht tours with turtle snorkeling, visits to the monkey sanctuary, cenote bookings, and private lagoon experiences.. </p><p>Kaaba Luum has plans to expand its portfolio of hotels, resorts, and event spaces to over 40 locations before 2033. Their team has plans to build in over 30 countries, each property with a slightly different twist in its design to match the geography, ecology, and history of the cities they are built in. While each property will be slightly different in its nature, they will all be built off of the same ethos that Kaaba Luum was built on.</p><p>“Our goal is to create experiences that foster joy, creativity, and a deep connection to oneself and community.”</p><p><i>Kaaba Luum is an eco-friendly luxury property located in the residential resort district of Aldea Coral, Mexico. Built on only 15% of the total surface area of its property, leaving 85% of the local wildlife untouched in the process of its development, the resort will maintain a close eye on its ecological footprint and work to minimize disruption of the local jungles and wildlife.</i></p><p><i>Upcoming developments for Kaaba Luum, which will be seen in the next phases of their growth include over 13 additional villas, a world-class restaurant, private luxury jungle pool and a new event space that can hold up to 70 people. For more information about upcoming developments in Kaaba Luum’s future, check out their Instagram @KaabaLuum. See their website for additional detail.</i></p><p><i> www.kaabaluum.com</i></p>
09 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<h2>Diamond Real Estate Group Unveils Proprietary Software, Developing New Website</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/6CiRFhRoYO_YixZpPwUavRCBLp7BJP8tlj9NQjBZTFe59MaiZnhtUaWFjN0yV4lAv8T1LV8A7qkeAnIz-2fJcBuKsv3DA_yP3vTrCMUuS7JYgpoTglM1mI3gV2-bcmpaaTZdr2lJxDbcAXwaPsw46Xaddtfd0tUGbZz5xjdXPCKi3I2q0eqvAnVLWWKbhQ"></figure><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – Real estate is a rapidly growing industry with many agents claiming to have the answers on how to sell your home to the best buyer. While some swear by pure industry experience or know-how, there hasn’t been any way to apply a formula or strategy to such an unpredictable industry, until now. </p><p><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a> is a California broker and the founder of Diamond Real Estate Group. Martin offers the best of both worlds, providing industry knowledge with resources and a deep understanding of AI Technology to get his clients the best numbers on their home as we experience a huge spike in home values across the US. He recently has been named one of the best real estate agents on Instagram.</p><h2>About Diamond Real Estate Group</h2><p>Diamond Real Estate Group is the Northern California Wine Country's premier real estate group. Offering luxury homes, estates, vineyards, and other high-end properties, the firm has devoted countless hours of research, employing a full team to create a proprietary software to streamline all processes in luxury real estate.</p><p>With a huge social media following that has grown over 100k followers with millions of accounts reached over months, <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a> is giving you a direct line to the marketplace with an easy-to-use software to help you buy and sell homes, as well as corner the best prospects.</p><h2>Utilizing Technology in Real Estate</h2><p>Utilizing the power of big data, social media, and intuitive AI technology, Matthew Martinez and his team spent years developing software and crafting a proprietary system curated and designed to seamlessly buy, sell, and invest in real estate.</p><p>Matthew Martinez guides you in finding the best real estate investment opportunities with a proven system and algorithm to help prioritize the best prospects through Diamond Real Estate Group. Matthew Martinez's purpose-driven approach, determination to streamline modern real estate, and resolve to bring intuition to its systems have identified him as an innovator in the industry.</p><p>With a team including experienced buyer specialists, listing, transaction, and client care coordinators, with a full marketing department, Diamond Real Estate has the tech, the resources, and human-driven passion to follow you through every step. Employing qualified designers and web developers, Diamond Real Estate also has an inside sales team that is accessible and ready to draw interest into your property or connect you to off-market options.</p>
22 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<h2>Matthew Martinez Named One of the Best Real Estate Agents on Instagram</h2><p><i><strong>“Meet the real estate broker that’s combining AI and real estate. Matthew Martinez is transforming the real estate world by utilizing AI technology to generate sales leads and identify strong investment prospects.”</strong></i></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – Real estate is a rapidly growing industry with many agents claiming to have the answers on how to sell your home to the best buyer. While some swear by pure industry experience or know-how, there hasn’t been any way to apply a formula or strategy to such an unpredictable industry, until now. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rH1o6Kiy6sRUo8ag4myIvz6l8vU77kole-NrADGoDUbiXV9psc7x8tp7Tc3atA34vgfB7v27zrljCY8H-pD_Uu88qpkgzFqKn3Z60swO2KUcIfjh71L5pte3jvtzM0ZYVmXgBlB_XZPR_pM803Onnhw"></figure><p><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a> is a California broker and the founder of Diamond Real Estate Group. Martin offers the best of both worlds, providing industry knowledge with resources and a deep understanding of AI Technology to get his clients the best numbers on their home as we experience a huge spike in home values across the US. He recently has been named one of the best real estate agents on Instagram.</p><p>Matthew Martinez, CEO and Founder of Diamond Real Estate, knows that real estate isn’t simply about moving a new individual or family into a home. A particular experience must be marketed to the client, with all the benefits of the home communicated properly through selling to every potential buyer. Through the use of a proprietary software, understanding of the marketplace, and accessible service to every client, Matthew Martinez is shaping a new future for real estate.</p><h2>The Top Real Estate Agent on Social Media</h2><p>Recently featured as one of the <a href="https://propertyspark.com/interview-matthew-martinez-broker/">Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media</a>, Matthew Martinez has been a featured guest/panelist on various platforms and programs. Matthew Martinez has harnessed the power of AI to provide a more predictable framework to the marketplace. With over 100,000 followers, <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a> was named as a real estate agent to watch by Property Spark because he works to serve buyers, sellers, and fellow agents. Using AI to streamline the selling and buying process, matching potential buyers with the greatest investment prospects suited to them. With the help of a qualified team, Matthew Martinez devoted years of work in creating a proprietary software that provides a system to helping clients buy, sell, or invest in real estate. Compiling a comprehensive database of homes for sale as well as several other factors, Matthew Martinez is confident Diamond Real Estate Group is bringing the industry into the future.</p><p>Matthew Martinez is a trusted name in real estate for his passion-driven approach, can-do attitude, and utilization of vast technological resources to streamline processes for both clients and agents. Diamond Real Estate Group is providing an efficient alternative to working with a traditional real estate group.</p><p>Matthew has assembled a vetted team of experienced buyer specialists. With a full staff of listing, transaction, and client care coordinators. Diamond Real Estate Group also has a full marketing department to reach clients and communicate their approach utilizing a balance of tech and passion to help through every step. With skilled designers and web developers, Diamond Real Estate is ready to draw attention to your property or connect you to off-market investment prospects.</p><p><strong>Matthew Martinez is an American real estate broker, real estate investor, cryptocurrency investor, and contributor to several real estate publications and news outlets. He is also the founder and CEO of the luxury and investment real estate brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group. He has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, CBS, Time, Digital Journal, Inman News, Marketwatch, Benzinga and numerous other publications. He was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents On Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents On Instagram.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com"><strong>DiamondGroupEstates.com</strong></a><strong> or follow Matthew Martinez on Instagram at </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/"><strong>Instagram.com/thematthewmartinez</strong></a></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<h2>Featured Agent Matthew Martinez Starts Tech-Based Brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sFmwK0-tx0CPdYgX7efPQhm6YhzEu0XaKAUwb1yUuCokHMXxD8YeoS4RSqklmJd7gLDXcXFIy-eza80TtzGlzkgOqaoIrK4L2Cr43_ZdMu1xVA2eQzqWQx5QkWkgdEdfiaI9AbrtsqrUUOJWJrVP7E0"></figure><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – Matthew Martinez, named by Hunker as one of the top real estate agents in the country for his use of social media and technology, has unveiled the brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group that streamlines the buying and selling process in luxury real estate.</p><p>The group’s founder, Matthew Martinez, has been named one of the best real estate agents on Instagram by Property Spark. He has expressed his excitement as Diamond Real Estate Group undertakes several initiatives to streamline the homebuying and home-selling process. “We’re trying to bring on the future of the real estate, no more pen and paper, no more long processes, no more shopping for months before finding the property you’re set on,” Matthew Martinez says. “We live in a digital world where everything has been broken down and simplified to offer people the greatest convenience. At Diamond Real Estate, we’re bringing the industry into the new day.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CGuYZFDdIEAh517ZCctYiTu3pe2dXxv2ROHpBI8yEYsB--PBJ0qNSNHibwINn4eiEBRuSn4L8jYj4eZMcF3fP0X2Ty1bQyX04kJ1A2_v2VRSDYlG4uMKN_2zMKY1dxm4mTQkD_LU3QHZ8ntvdypWNtk"></figure><p>Holding one of the highest rates of customer satisfaction in San Francisco, Matthew has represented clients in selling houses, duplexes, condominiums, and vacation homes as well as multi-unit complexes. Buyers utilizing Diamond Real Estate Group’s newly redesigned website can use AI-driven technology to match them with the luxury home of their dreams, searching through thousands of listings to find a home suited to a clients’ specific wants and needs.</p><p>“The approach has been incredibly well-received by my core client base. At Diamond Real Estate Group we’re always hoping to wow our clients and encourage them to raise their expectations in what they expect from a homebuying or a selling experience,” says Matthew. “Creating longterm relationships, serving with passion, and delivering our clients real results is what we’re focused on, and the site has helped us to further facilitate that.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ONNuyokCp97nNoQ8cDPr8NN7t06exlasxHk0rsRgozw_8Zjgck7bwY8UD8Yhw4uDP2ICHBYnDYxENNMqrIqFPTd8ADg-YVhUgV6F0dawsTw7rqy4cHW8KVPNUlYLyguqYa_L8IQoyWNnUnxgWejz0zE"></figure><p>Diamond Real Estate strives to push the boundaries of what is typically expected from processes within real estate, making buying or selling your home more convenient through streamlined methods of home valuation and market exploration among many others. Matthew Martinez is hoping clients visiting DiamondGroupEstates.com enjoy the streamlined design, breaking down processes so that clients find what they’re looking for in a matter of minutes or even seconds.</p><p><strong>ABOUT:</strong></p><p><strong>Matthew Martinez is an American real estate broker, real estate investor, cryptocurrency investor, and contributor to several real estate publications and news outlets. He is also the founder and CEO of the luxury and investment real estate brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group. He has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, CBS, Time, Digital Journal, Inman News, Marketwatch, Benzinga and numerous other publications. He was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents On Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents On Instagram.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com"><strong>DiamondGroupEstates.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Matthew Martinez at 800-661-5080</strong></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Matthew Martinez
<h2>Featured Agent Matthew Martinez Starts Tech-Based Brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sFmwK0-tx0CPdYgX7efPQhm6YhzEu0XaKAUwb1yUuCokHMXxD8YeoS4RSqklmJd7gLDXcXFIy-eza80TtzGlzkgOqaoIrK4L2Cr43_ZdMu1xVA2eQzqWQx5QkWkgdEdfiaI9AbrtsqrUUOJWJrVP7E0"></figure><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – Matthew Martinez, named by Hunker as one of the top real estate agents in the country for his use of social media and technology, has unveiled the brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group that streamlines the buying and selling process in luxury real estate.</p><p>The group’s founder, Matthew Martinez, has been named one of the best real estate agents on Instagram by Property Spark. He has expressed his excitement as Diamond Real Estate Group undertakes several initiatives to streamline the homebuying and home-selling process. “We’re trying to bring on the future of the real estate, no more pen and paper, no more long processes, no more shopping for months before finding the property you’re set on,” Matthew Martinez says. “We live in a digital world where everything has been broken down and simplified to offer people the greatest convenience. At Diamond Real Estate, we’re bringing the industry into the new day.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CGuYZFDdIEAh517ZCctYiTu3pe2dXxv2ROHpBI8yEYsB--PBJ0qNSNHibwINn4eiEBRuSn4L8jYj4eZMcF3fP0X2Ty1bQyX04kJ1A2_v2VRSDYlG4uMKN_2zMKY1dxm4mTQkD_LU3QHZ8ntvdypWNtk"></figure><p>Holding one of the highest rates of customer satisfaction in San Francisco, Matthew has represented clients in selling houses, duplexes, condominiums, and vacation homes as well as multi-unit complexes. Buyers utilizing Diamond Real Estate Group’s newly redesigned website can use AI-driven technology to match them with the luxury home of their dreams, searching through thousands of listings to find a home suited to a clients’ specific wants and needs.</p><p>“The approach has been incredibly well-received by my core client base. At Diamond Real Estate Group we’re always hoping to wow our clients and encourage them to raise their expectations in what they expect from a homebuying or a selling experience,” says Matthew. “Creating longterm relationships, serving with passion, and delivering our clients real results is what we’re focused on, and the site has helped us to further facilitate that.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ONNuyokCp97nNoQ8cDPr8NN7t06exlasxHk0rsRgozw_8Zjgck7bwY8UD8Yhw4uDP2ICHBYnDYxENNMqrIqFPTd8ADg-YVhUgV6F0dawsTw7rqy4cHW8KVPNUlYLyguqYa_L8IQoyWNnUnxgWejz0zE"></figure><p>Diamond Real Estate strives to push the boundaries of what is typically expected from processes within real estate, making buying or selling your home more convenient through streamlined methods of home valuation and market exploration among many others. Matthew Martinez is hoping clients visiting DiamondGroupEstates.com enjoy the streamlined design, breaking down processes so that clients find what they’re looking for in a matter of minutes or even seconds.</p><p><strong>ABOUT:</strong></p><p><strong>Matthew Martinez is an American real estate broker, real estate investor, cryptocurrency investor, and contributor to several real estate publications and news outlets. He is also the founder and CEO of the luxury and investment real estate brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group. He has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, CBS, Time, Digital Journal, Inman News, Marketwatch, Benzinga and numerous other publications. He was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents On Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents On Instagram.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com"><strong>DiamondGroupEstates.com</strong></a><strong> or contact Matthew Martinez at 800-661-5080</strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Matthew Martinez
<h2>Broker Matthew Martinez is Marrying Concepts of AI Technology and Real Estate</h2><p><i><strong>“Named one of Instagram's top real estate agents, Matthew Martinez is changing real estate by utilizing AI technology to generate sales leads and identify strong investment prospects.”</strong></i></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TeLWrBAGs5TxEx8KC3X2nbPZAYciosCbaFnJce33jD976bvEOMAB46jWPXJ-_8B5ozflehBzrm1xnFTJEg4977He_2dlvoX7QyzP3GAB1xjahmjKLsI1JLuX7I5cBeG0QyjUqXM-o04Mm6gmh1YMQ1pf1uuYg2ZVcRu-Kafz0es2Emj7VRZ49A8N1Yv8Eg"></figure><p>SAN FRANCISCO, California – Anyone in luxury real estate and investment knows that the industry is already saturated with brokers claiming to have the answers to ensure the profitability of your investments. But how can you bring predictability and a formulaic to such a human-driven business? California broker and founder of Diamond Real Estate Group, <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a>, is instrumenting industry knowledge and resources with AI Technology to yield greater results in the midst of one of the biggest housing booms in recent years.</p><p>Matthew Martinez, CEO and Founder of Diamond Real Estate, understands the subtleties and complexities of real estate beyond simply buying and selling a home. As with real estate, you are selling all the accompanying experiences, potential memories, and lifestyles to an individual, couple, or family. Through the use of cutting-edge technology and comprehensive customer service and marketing skills, Mathew Martinez hopes to change the way Americans consider the real estate industry and the home sale process.</p><h2>Who is Matthew Martinez?</h2><p>Using social media and his artificial intelligence software hand-in-hand to find the best investment products and advertise his services, Matthew Martinez has found a great social media following and holds a professional database of over 200,000 contacts. Matthew Martinez was recently featured as one of the <a href="https://propertyspark.com/interview-matthew-martinez-broker/">Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents on Social Media</a>.</p><p>A commentator and guest through various media appearances, Matthew Martinez is determined to start a new era in real estate, empowering agents to sell like they never have before and buyers to move with unprecedented ease. Named as a real estate agent to watch by Property Spark, Matthew Martinez is circumventing the status quo of real estate, bringing the industry into the future with an easy-to-use and highly functional system.</p><p>With over 100,000 followers, <a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com">Matthew Martinez</a> works to serve buyers, sellers, and fellow agents in utilizing the best processes and technology to provide realtime insight into the marketplace.</p><h2>Using AI to Streamline Processes</h2><p>Utilizing the power of big data, social media, and intuitive AI technology, Matthew Martinez and his team spent years developing software and crafting a proprietary system curated and designed to seamlessly buy, sell, and invest in real estate.</p><p>Matthew Martinez guides you in finding the best real estate investment opportunities with a proven system and algorithm to help prioritize the best prospects through Diamond Real Estate Group. Matthew Martinez's purpose-driven approach, determination to streamline modern real estate, and resolve to bring intuition to its systems have identified him as an innovator in the industry.</p><p>With a team including experienced buyer specialists, listing, transaction, and client care coordinators, with a full marketing department, Diamond Real Estate has the tech, the resources, and human-driven passion to follow you through every step. Employing qualified designers and web developers, Diamond Real Estate also has an inside sales team that is accessible and ready to draw interest into your property or connect you to off-market options.</p><p><strong>Matthew Martinez is an American real estate broker, real estate investor, cryptocurrency investor, and contributor to several real estate publications and news outlets. He is also the founder and CEO of the luxury and investment real estate brokerage Diamond Real Estate Group. He has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Fox, NBC, CBS, Time, Digital Journal, Inman News, Marketwatch, Benzinga and numerous other publications. He was included in the list of Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Agents On Social Media and the Top 100 Real Estate Agents On Instagram.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://www.diamondgroupestates.com"><strong>DiamondGroupEstates.com</strong></a><strong> or follow Matthew Martinez on Instagram at </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmartinez/"><strong>Instagram.com/thematthewmartinez</strong></a></p>
11 Oct, 2022
Justin Montoya
<h2>“We Buy Houses in Missouri!” WeBuyCashKC Expands into Missouri</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4HNdDa1OgzfLCY-h06WoqxtGJxKBz0oqsWPRtgxLSYFKEWEMoRdn24iHFCBPsEzKBFM5Ax5rBaz0_wewh2Y1RkiHD3lXHZ4sc9vj2egaKNVwbsndl87oLQ64S5MMoggwka54M1yOF7HQYiRxeC49yjc"></figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Missouri– Local business WeBuyCashKC LLC. has been in the cash home buyer business for more than a decade. The company is a cash home buyer in Kansas City with the best service. We buy houses in Missouri and Kansas and pay owners to get cash for homes fast. BBB Accredited, WeBuyCashKC is an acclaimed home-buying company in the KC metro area and has bought more homes for cash than they ever have.</p><h2>Buying Houses Now in Missouri</h2><p>You might be trying to sell your house fast due to drastic maintenance issues, divorce, or death in the family. While almost 800 homes sold in August of this year, there still is all of the tedious bureaucracy in selling your home, such as meeting code, finding a suitable agent, and then waiting for a buyer to offer a down payment. Busting through the red tape, WeBuyCashKC is determined to help owners sell houses fast in Missouri, offering cash for houses in Kansas City. With stellar reviews on Google and high praise from clients, WeBuyCashKC knows that owners hoping to get cash for houses in KC are needing funds fast and provide cash payment for every house they buy. With ten years of experience, Justin Montoya leads the company with client satisfaction in mind.</p><h2>Founder Justin Montoya Buys Houses in Missouri and Kansas</h2><p>“I got into real estate in 2012 after reading the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I knew I found my niche and have been doing it ever since,” Justin Montoya says about his entry into the real estate business. A decade-long veteran in the industry, he understands the in’s and out’s of the industry and utilizes his understanding in providing the best offer possible for your home in cold hard cash. Offering cash for houses fast is mutually beneficial to both Justin and his clients who are hoping to separate from their assets and cash out quickly. </p><p>“I had a passion to be financially free through real estate,” Justin says. Financial independence is something Justin hopes to share with clients by offering them cash for houses fast in Missouri and Kansas. If you’re dealing with a divorce, an unexpected move, or greater renovation on your home than you can afford, WeBuyCashKC can help.</p><h2>“We Buy Houses in Missouri!” Contact WeBuyCashKC Today</h2><p>We buy houses in Kansas and Missouri, so if you’re looking to get a quote on your house, call WeBuyCashKC today. You will be paid cash for houses fast, WeBuyCashKC is a top-rated cash home buyer in Kansas City looking to help clients sell their houses fast. WeBuyCashKC is a top-rated cash home-buyer in the KC metro area and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Become part of WeBuyCashKC’s biggest, record-breaking year for buying homes, and give them a call today.</p>
12 Jan, 2023
Svetlana Khachiyan
<p><strong>How do you capture the international market in E-commerce development? </strong></p><p><strong>IT Delight reveals the secret.</strong></p><p><i>Nowadays, it seems like everyone has an online business. You can open a store for virtually any product in existence and earn money selling from anywhere in the world. However, it’s not always so easy, with unexpected pitfalls and potentially expensive mistakes.</i></p><p><i>We chat about this with </i><a href="https://itdelight.com/author/igor/"><i>Igor Iemelianov</i></a><i>, PhD in Computer Science and CEO of </i><a href="https://itdelight.com"><i>IT Delight</i></a><i>, an e-commerce website development company that has been providing e-commerce development services since 2012.</i></p><p><strong>Your company is now in the TOP 5 IT e-commerce services in Ukraine, as well as the TOP 10 in Florida. How did you reach this level of success?</strong></p><p>The role of the IT Delight leader is to lay the foundation for all team members to make their own decisions. The ability to negotiate, balance the interests of all parties and find effective compromises are the main building blocks of our success. But for me, the real definition of success is enjoying your work and getting to see the results of your decisions. Not all of them are 100% successful, but generally speaking, we are always moving forward to bigger and brighter opportunities.</p><p><strong>How many clients have you served thus far and are there any particular industries you work in most frequently?</strong></p><p>We work with large and start-up companies in all industries, including healthcare, fashion, restaurants, cosmetics and many others. Since we started a little over 12 years ago, we have accumulated more than 100 satisfied customers, 34 of which are currently active. We like the fact that customers are always pleasantly surprised by our engineering expertise. For a medium-sized company, we pride ourselves on punching above our weight in terms of technical value. </p><p><strong>What unique opportunities do you offer your customers?</strong></p><p>Rather than simply developing attractive websites, we combine our experience in e-commerce and information technology to create a comprehensive and scalable business strategy for our clients. In addition, we implement proper security systems, as well as use advanced technologies to create solutions that are relevant in today's rapidly changing market.</p><p>With more than a decade of experience, our team is familiar with the countless subtleties, potential obstacles and unique opportunities of the e-commerce sector. We are proud to consistently create successful trading platforms and offer a variety of development services for a vast array of clients.</p><p><strong>Have there been clients in your practice who came to you after unsuccessful attempts with other agencies?</strong></p><p>That's a great question! Quite often, clients came to us who ordered a "cheaper" development service from another firm. Unfortunately, not all e-commerce development companies are capable of delivering quality results and ultimately, these clients spent far more money than they would have, had they selected a better firm in the first place. We have often helped these types of clients get back on their feet by restoring their platforms and enabling them to once again go live and start making money.</p><p><strong>What were the most common mistakes you saw in these cases?</strong></p><p>To reach the top, a business, like a rock climber, needs tools, experience and determination. But mistakes such as choosing the wrong e-commerce platform, misunderstanding the target audience, weak security, difficult navigation and poor UX, unoptimized content or weak marketing plans are some of the common pitfalls we’ve seen.</p><p>In order to surpass competitors and reach the very top, the choice of a reliable agency is crucial. With a combination of information technology knowledge and e-commerce development experience, any business idea will have a solid chance at success.</p><p><strong>What would you recommend to companies that are planning to create an online market?</strong></p><p>Every startup on the market starts with an idea. After that, you need to find an experienced team to bring this idea to life. A very important stage is research, niche selection and competitor analysis to make sure that the direction is correct and to avoid costly mistakes. After that, you’ll want to launch an MVP, and then test and launch the product. Also, after creating an online market, you need to prepare a marketing strategy in order to successfully promote the site.</p><p><strong>We understand you organized your own Magento community. Tell us more about it.</strong></p><p>Yes, last year we launched our own <a href="https://promagento.org/">Pro Magento Community</a>. This is an open community for Magento developers. We hold free online meetups, share useful professional content and have created an open platform for dialogue. During this year, our team has held more than 15 events and brought together over three hundred Magento developers.</p><p><strong>Who can become a participant and what opportunities does it provide?</strong></p><p>The community is free and anyone interested in Magento development can become a member. Anyone can put a question in the chat and get an answer to it, as well as volunteer to be a speaker at a virtual event or publish articles, which can accelerate career growth.</p>
05 Dec, 2022
Svetlana Khachiyan
<p><strong>How to Choose the Right Property in Dubai: Principles of Tatiana Phanti from T.M. Properties</strong></p><p>Tatiana Phanti, founder of Dubai real estate company T.M. Properties, has over 17 years’ of experience in the development of international companies, primarily in the real estate sector. Her familiarity with the industry has led to the success of her business, and the investment portfolio of her clients for the last quarter amounted to about 85 million dirhams; the value of her personal investments exceeded 7 million dirhams.</p><p>“We have some very high-profile clients,” she shares. “Those who buy property valued at over a million dollars, those who buy three apartments at once - and the average cost of an apartment in a good area when buying at the stage of excavation is $650,000. This is a 4-room dwelling: 2 bedrooms, a room for a nanny-housekeeper, a kitchen and a living room. I myself periodically invest for different purposes: for personal use and for investment. I go through all the stages, using my experience. So all the advice that we give to clients is tested on ourselves.”</p><p>When asked about how to decide on what type of property, and where in Dubai to purchase, she shared the following:</p><p>“There are many subtleties in this process, so it is better to turn to professionals for advice. The first question we ask our clients is for what purposes the real estate is purchased. Where the client will live, and with whom: with his family or alone - or it will be real estate for investment or business? It depends on which area to recommend. Some want to live near the sea, some want to live closer to the desert, some prefer the city center and/or business center. Some only want a basic sleeping area within walking distance to schools and supermarkets. We formulate an offer based on the wishes of the client.”</p><p>She discusses how she goes about choosing a developer, as well as the types of guarantees that developers offer.</p><p>“To choose a developer, we determine the area,” Phanti says. “There are several developers in each area. There are top developers, and there are those who offer more affordable real estate. Next, we proceed from the budget of the client. We find out how important a quality finish is. These options are more expensive. We tell the client about all the developers of the selected area. We show their pros and cons. There are developers who delay the delivery of the project up to six months. Some customers are fine with this, because they are satisfied with the price. They are ready to wait.”</p><p>She says she’s often asked if developers can be trusted - and what to do if something unfortunate happens.</p><p>“All transactions are reliably protected by the state. The money goes to the state and is released to the developer. The state plays the role of a guarantor. A contract of sale is concluded between the client and the developer. It contains a payment schedule. Payment is provided as a percentage of the construction stage of the facility. For example, an initial payment of 10%, at the next stage of construction another 10%, and so on. There is a special application in which, before paying, you can check how much the object is built.”<br><br>She adds that people often mistakenly believe that foreigners aren’t allowed to have 100% ownership of real estate, but clarifies that this is no longer in effect: “The law has been revised, and now a citizen of any country, with some exceptions, can become the owner of real estate in Dubai.”</p><p>She also talks about time limits for property ownership in Dubai, and how inheritance law works:</p><p>“There are 2 types of real estate: lease and freehold. Freehold - real estate, which is acquired forever for private use; lease - for 99 years. When buying on the secondary market, the period of ownership is reduced by as many years as the previous owners owned. If, for example, two previous owners owned real estate for 10 years, then the third owner's tenure is reduced by 20 years. This property is cheaper. But a conscientious agent should focus on this client's attention.”</p><p>She is familiar with the type of profit that can be expected from investing in Dubai property, and shares information on how payment is made and whether installments are accepted.</p><p>“When buying real estate for investment, it is important to enter at the start of sales. The price will be much cheaper, and the object will acquire investment attractiveness. Income will be up to 40%. Everything depends on the project. Almost 100% of developers give installments without the participation of banks. There are various payment schedules. The installment plan is suitable for both investment and living. An agent with investment experience plays a big role. They will advise which project to enter, and which one is not worth it.”</p><p>She adds that some developers offer the following payment schedules: 60% at the construction stage and 40% upon receipt of the keys. There are payment options with the ability to pay only 30% in the first 6 months and 70% upon delivery of the object, and some developers even offer a post handover payment plan when 50-60% is paid at the construction stage, the client receives the keys and pays the remaining 40-50% for for 2-3 years absolutely without any interest.</p><p>Regarding property maintenance in Dubai, Phanti says that the buyer pays property tax (4% of the value of the apartment) and a management company is typically appointed a few months before the commissioning of the object. </p><p>“Basically,” she says, “large developers have a subsidiary company that deals with maintenance of facilities. They become the manager. An annual service charge is assigned; the price depends on the area and the comfort of the complex: how many pools, greenery, restaurants, bars. The more prestigious the project, the higher the price of service, which can be paid quarterly.”</p><p>She also says that clients don’t have to physically be in Dubai to create distance deals: “After selecting an object and agreeing, the booking process takes place: you need to pay, as a rule, 2% of the cost of the apartment to secure the reservation. Then, traditionally, 50% is due at the construction stage and 50% at the delivery stage. When concluding a remote transaction, the developer issues a booking form, which is done before the sale and purchase agreement. The first installment is paid, after 3 months another 10% is paid. After paying 20% to the developer and paying real estate tax, the transaction is fixed in the land department. At this stage, you can sell the apartment, even if the object is not delivered.”</p><p>She says that it’s even possible to obtain citizenship by owning property in Dubai, as real estate investors can, under certain conditions, obtain a residence permit in the United Arab Emirates. Phanti says that to apply for a residence visa for 10 years, the minimum cost of investing in real estate must be $544,499 USD. Once the property is handed over, the client receives a residence permit and a 10-year visa, opens a bank account, invests, and receives income.</p><p>“In September 2022,” she states, “amendments to the law were introduced: investors can obtain a resident visa before the property is handed over, but the price must be paid in full. There are other changes with this law; for projects not yet completed, a minimum of AED 2 million must be paid but the cost must be at least AED 4 million and the project must be at least 50% completed. Our consulting company helps to obtain a residence permit and residence visas of the United Arab Emirates. This work begins from the moment of signing the contract of sale.”</p><p>She says a common question she gets is how someone can invest if they don’t speak English, but shares that for those clients, her company accompanies them from the construction stage to the moment of delivery. Phanti's company has speakers of English, Greek, Russian, Romanian, Italian, Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Uzbek, and Tajik. She states that her team is constantly replenished with specialists from different countries so that it is possible to communicate with clients from any country in a quality manner.</p><p>“We control the construction, we can accept the finished object. There are a number of companies that, for a moderate fee, check all the technical aspects of finishing and communications. The day of acceptance is appointed, the company comes and evaluates. If there are shortcomings, the developer eliminates them within the agreed time. In cooperation with our agency, the client receives a full package of services: at the choice of the developer, the object, the delivery, and acceptance of the object. The client does not need to be present in person. We can take on long-term and short-term rental obligations. When choosing an agent, we advise you to pay attention to his experience. Only in this case, annoying mistakes can be avoided.”</p><p>What’s most important to Phanti is how much she loves her job and values her reputation. She attributes the success of T.M. Properties to this. She adds, “Communication with different people, very cool and interesting personalities, gives me great pleasure. I am glad that most of the people who once became interested in my business stay with me for a long time. Many become my friends, and we communicate a lot on any topic, including non-business ones. I'm proud of my company. This is a reliable agent who organizes everything at the highest level. Clients simply enjoy the new properties.”</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://tmgroupuae.com/">https://tmgroupuae.com/</a></p>
10 Feb, 2023
Netronian Inc. Expands Its Onshore Software Development Services
<h2>Netronian Expands Its Software Development Services To New York & San Francisco</h2><p><i>Miami, FL</i> –<a href="http://netronian.com/"> Netronian Inc.</a>, a full-scale software development company, announces that it has expanded its software development services to include New York and San Francisco. From its headquarters in Miami, Netronian will oversee the two new offices, which will allow the company to build software in multiple time zones to facilitate its clients' needs.</p><p>Netronian strives to maintain a deep understanding of business intelligence, and the firm is dedicated to expanding its clients' ideas to build scalable software products that compete in today's market. As a software development partner, Netronian provides custom software engineering services for both enterprise-level projects and startup businesses. Since 2008, the company has been at the forefront of web and mobile development, offering custom software and web development services.</p><p>CEO Emiliano Qaqi, who started as an experienced contract software developer, has pushed Netronian towards enterprise-level contracting, making it an advanced web development company. “At the moment, Netronian takes a small number of clients on a two- to three-year contractual basis since our team is very engaged with our current products and deliveries,” says Qaqi. “We now serve New York and San Francisco with the intention of scaling various complex systems in ways that are typically challenging or close to impossible.”</p><p>Netronian started out coding complex projects for various clients. Its services range from enterprise ERP/CRM/CPQ integrations and development customization and large-scale e-commerce development to startup full-stack API development along with native or hybrid iOS and Android mobile application development. The company offers multi-level services to accommodate any size of the software development project. </p><p>Netronian specializes in software infrastructure, architecture, and development using both hybrid and core programming languages or frameworks. Its app developers are fully engaged in every step of the process, from the initial idea and planning to testing and maintenance. “We have a strong focus on Python app development, Ruby on Rails, and Salesforce,” says Qaqi, “but our engineering teams always have a comprehensive understanding of the product intelligence before starting a project. At Netronian, we follow ethical practices and maintain close relationships with our clients.”</p><p>With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, web applications have become more personalized and user-friendly. Netronian’s goal is to develop applications that connect people and devices, improve communication, enhance the safety and enjoyment of the web, and have a positive impact on society through innovative software. “Our team of dedicated developers is passionate about architecting software and contributing to the future of our industry,” Qaqi reveals. “We approach every project with care and commitment to ensure satisfactory results and high-performing software.”</p><p>Qaqi adds that Netronian’s future plans include working closely with more companies, scaling products of various sizes, and automating a lot of processes that burden organizations. He also expects the company to utilize new technology that includes IoT, blockchain, and AI.</p><p>“Our work is very close to the business intelligence of various companies, therefore our developers are very dedicated to understanding the products,” explains Emiliano Qaqi. “Delivering quality code that is production ready is not an easy task therefore, at Netronian we are devoted to providing spec-ready code.”</p><p><i>Netronian Inc. is a software development company based in Miami, FL, with additional offices in New York, NY, and San Francisco, CA. The company offers a wide range of software development services, including app development, mobile development, custom software development, and web development services.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="http://www.netronian.com/"> www.netronian.com</a> </p><p>Phone: (855) 954-2111</p>
01 Dec, 2022
Harp Gill
<h2>Life Coach/Therapist Harp Gill, Founder of Be Positive Mind, is Changing Perspectives</h2><p>NAPA, California – Life Coach and Therapist Harp Gill has been announced as the featured host of the all-women empowerment community event “All Things Positive” on November 5th. </p><p>The wife and mother of two has been offering services for 8 years, having offered clients assistance in overcoming mental health issues and establishing better patterns and practices to maintain a positive outcome that primes them for success.</p><p>“Life Coaching & Therapy is a safe place to explore that story deeply. We all get stuck from time to time in unhealthy thinking, behaving, and relating patterns, and we deserve support changing those patterns. It allows us to gain insight into areas of our life and thoughtfully explore approaches and solutions that grow our confidence. I offer questions, validation, empathy, and a safe and respectful place to empower your best self.”</p><p>Offering services specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, Harp Gill offers services entirely inclusive across age ranges, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. She offers services with a special emphasis offered to every client in providing support and assistance in developing better mental health, colored with the passion of having experienced this as a patient firsthand. “I felt like life was happening to me, but I was never in the present moment. I modified myself to please others and how I thought they wanted to see me. I was at a very low point in my life when I realized that is not what I want in my life, this is not how I want to continue to live. “</p><p>Harp sought the help she needed to face my past and current trauma, which turned out to be an amazing and enlightening experience. Harp Gill found the resolve in overcoming these issues to help her clients to discover their best selves. “Sometimes the hardest part about taking the first step is taking the first step... I am someone who understands getting stuck and I deeply honor and value uniqueness and the desire to grow potential.”</p><p>Harp Gill holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and certification as a Positive Psychology Life Coach and a Hypnotherapist.</p><p><strong>Harp Gill is a Life Coach/Therapist. The wife and mother of two is Punjabi American, her parents having been born and raised in India. Harp was born and raised in California, going on to earn a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy As a certified Positive Psychology Life Coach and Hypnotherapist, Harp started Bepositivemind to offer my services but also to raise awareness and together we can break mental health stigma. Harp understands the difficult journey of improving mental health, as she has gone through a great deal starting with her childhood/teenage years that has molded her into the woman she is today. Starting her own therapy journey as an adult, Harp is committed to truly helping clients process, assess, and overcome mental health struggles. Harp’s brand, Be Positive Mind, was established to spread mental health awareness, to share that you are not alone, and that people do not have to suffer in silence.</strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Harp Gill
<h2>Life Coach/Therapist Harp Gill, Founder of Be Positive Mind, Announces Merch Line</h2><p>NAPA, California – Life Coach and Therapist Harp Gill has announced a merchandise line promoting positive mental health, self-love, and other concepts commonly associated with her life coaching service and brand, Be Positive Mind.</p><p>The wife and mother of two has been offering services for 8 years, having offered clients assistance in overcoming mental health issues, as well as establishing better patterns and practices to maintain a positive outcome that primes them for success. </p><h2>About Be Positive Mind</h2><p>“Life Coaching & Therapy is a safe place to explore that story deeply. We all get stuck from time to time in unhealthy thinking, behaving, and relating patterns, and we deserve support changing those patterns. It allows us to gain insight into areas of our life and thoughtfully explore approaches and solutions that grow our confidence. I offer questions, validation, empathy, and a safe and respectful place to empower your best self.”</p><p>Offering services specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, Harp Gill offers services entirely inclusive across age ranges, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. She offers services with a special emphasis offered to every client in providing support and assistance in developing better mental health, colored with the passion of having experienced this as a patient firsthand. “I felt like life was happening to me, but I was never in the present moment. I modified myself to please others and how I thought they wanted to see me. I was at a very low point in my life when I realized that is not what I want in my life, this is not how I want to continue to live. “</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6q9U65M5NvIve9SqAi_9DEAE5vnHK9ZCr1TLwss48b72E0QVWuR44KJEIQtTY5B9Xwd-VfrV86shWbfrYIO70_XulD5C52xFYXFWmCC4FFuFC2lRM_uINbTRaJ2uKqugNvJEZfv2VztcOlweFa22xws6Uixa9HkD90w8BIarDr6aIH0wzXxnhQWhODNhOA"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/KbeakOoIa8ziimXTR3ABtBW1jN7owIL5bUs5rGNyuvc63EGlwEM_iXKKjB6s-m_vdxkxy1eVTJwlfrxlv-wdUiuMF9WBdLDUlSOXYDSoSmzKVN_21dYgQhK290GorTd2JUK0wltuEMTu58zeuEkHij6qCvM6B_P33fiIqAzJinoxiAC2jLxJVfY3mL5_IQ"></figure><p>Harp sought the help she needed to face my past and current trauma, which turned out to be an amazing and enlightening experience. Harp Gill found the resolve in overcoming these issues to help her clients to discover their best selves. “Sometimes the hardest part about taking the first step is taking the first step... I am someone who understands getting stuck and I deeply honor and value uniqueness and the desire to grow potential.”</p><p>Harp Gill holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and certification as a Positive Psychology Life Coach and a Hypnotherapist.</p><h2>Be Positive Mind Announces Merch Line Dropping November 10th</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2INsZylh2lwxHclSizy-jUbElSYkgvzfMHRwmVTssilSYCiYFVDnHe4OFo6ngf1CEeMX7E4G7XOzkqNtnZxWBJ19mTeDXjIq1AUebsjZwd5WzgONOJsiwgsdgYO1t9IZNAiLMVwNC7OsljYSpvwjORaDSuUQypn2i1D6uHGzGxyyrMpam18ZMqvWbYDHfA"></figure><p>The merch line is expected to drop November 10th and features pieces emphasizing positive thinking and a good self-image. Offering a diverse line, including tanks, t-shirts, and hoodies for someone hoping to put out as many good vibes as they’re taking in. This clothing line could be seen as a passion project for Be Positive Mind founder Harp Gill, as the venture reflects the fashion sensibilities of the CEO while reflecting what the brand represents: self-love, self-improvement, positivity, and inclusivity.</p><p>Merchandise will be available at <a href="http://www.bepositivemind.org">BePositiveMind.org</a> </p><p><strong>Harp Gill is a Life Coach/Therapist. The wife and mother of two is Punjabi American, her parents having been born and raised in India. Harp was born and raised in California, going on to earn a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy As a certified Positive Psychology Life Coach and Hypnotherapist, Harp started Bepositivemind to offer my services but also to raise awareness and together we can break mental health stigma. Harp understands the difficult journey of improving mental health, as she has gone through a great deal starting with her childhood/teenage years that has molded her into the woman she is today. Starting her own therapy journey as an adult, Harp is committed to truly helping clients process, assess, and overcome mental health struggles. Harp’s brand, Be Positive Mind, was established to spread mental health awareness, to share that you are not alone, and that people do not have to suffer in silence.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://bepositivemind.org"><strong>BePositiveMind.Org</strong></a><strong> or contact Harp Gill at </strong><a href="mailto:harpgill@bepositivemind.org"><strong>harpgill@bepositivemind.org</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Harp Gill
<h2>Life Coach/Therapist Harp Gill, Founder of Be Positive Mind, Announces Merch Line</h2><p>NAPA, California – Life Coach and therapy provider Be Positive Mind has announced a merchandise line promoting positive mental health, self-love, and other concepts commonly associated with the life coaching service and brand. The merch line is expected to drop on November 15th.</p><p>The wife and mother of two has been offering services for 8 years, having offered clients assistance in overcoming mental health issues, as well as establishing better patterns and practices to maintain a positive outcome that primes them for success. </p><h2>About Be Positive Mind</h2><p>Life coaching and therapy have the potential to offer a safe place to explore your story deeply. As it can be easy to get stuck from time to time in unhealthy thinking, behaving, and other patterns. Be Positive Mind is determined to offer support in changing those patterns. Allowing clients to gain insight into areas of their life and thoughtfully explore approaches and solutions to build self-confidence, Be Positive Mind utilizes the right questions, validation, and empathy within a safe and respectful place to empower your best self.</p><p>Offering services specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, Be Positive Mind offers services entirely inclusive across age ranges, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. She offers services with a special emphasis offered to every client in providing support and assistance in developing better mental health, colored with the passion of having experienced this as a patient firsthand. “I felt like life was happening to me, but I was never in the present moment,” Harp Gill, founder of Be Positive Mind, says. “I modified myself to please others and how I thought they wanted to see me. I was at a very low point in my life when I realized that is not what I want in my life, this is not how I want to continue to live. “</p><p>Harp Gill holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and certification as a Positive Psychology Life Coach and a Hypnotherapist.</p><h2>Be Positive Mind Announces Merch Line Dropping November 15th</h2><p>The merch line is expected to drop on November 15th and features pieces emphasizing positive thinking and a good self-image. Offering a diverse line, including tanks, t-shirts, and hoodies for someone hoping to put out as many good vibes as they’re taking in. This clothing line could be seen as a passion project for Be Positive Mind founder Harp Gill, as the venture reflects the fashion sensibilities of the CEO while reflecting what the brand represents: self-love, self-improvement, positivity, and inclusivity.</p><p>Merchandise will be available at <a href="http://www.bepositivemind.org">BePositiveMind.org</a> </p><p><strong>Harp Gill is a Life Coach/Therapist. The wife and mother of two is Punjabi American, her parents having been born and raised in India. Harp was born and raised in California, going on to earn a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy As a certified Positive Psychology Life Coach and Hypnotherapist, Harp started Bepositivemind to offer my services but also to raise awareness and together we can break mental health stigma. Harp understands the difficult journey of improving mental health, as she has gone through a great deal starting with her childhood/teenage years that has molded her into the woman she is today. Starting her own therapy journey as an adult, Harp is committed to truly helping clients process, assess, and overcome mental health struggles. Harp’s brand, Be Positive Mind, was established to spread mental health awareness, to share that you are not alone, and that people do not have to suffer in silence.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://bepositivemind.org"><strong>BePositiveMind.Org</strong></a><strong> or contact Harp Gill at </strong><a href="mailto:harpgill@bepositivemind.org"><strong>harpgill@bepositivemind.org</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
11 Dec, 2023
Joe Liebke
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgH0_5Yyf3joxw104ECygd0DZvyupNFZkHLwc6LaU-8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgH0_5Yyf3joxw104ECygd0DZvyupNFZkHLwc6LaU-8/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p>PENDING </p>
22 Feb, 2024
Joe Liebke
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zgm2JsLBaMmaYLM8KqVn2j_QHJd7_zxwhzjrj18Gsfk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zgm2JsLBaMmaYLM8KqVn2j_QHJd7_zxwhzjrj18Gsfk/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
14 Dec, 2023
Joe Liebke
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWXmFeMBZN8DY6OXQwVqKwqVIjgWRNxz_gF1Ge_rKIY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWXmFeMBZN8DY6OXQwVqKwqVIjgWRNxz_gF1Ge_rKIY/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Mikael Thrash
<p><strong>How A Technology Consulting Startup Partnered with a Multinational Corporation </strong></p><p>The meteoric rise of the technology consulting startup, Gzone, can be startling. Within two years of the company's founding in 2020, Gzone has partnered with a multinational corporation. </p><p>Prior to this development, the company’s clientele was defined by small businesses and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. The company’s recent partnership marks their transition to servicing clients of higher net value. This transition was no doubt made possible by Gzone’s reputation for top-tier consulting services. </p><p>Gzone’s founder, Mikael Thrash, provides some insights into how the company’s services have stood out among those of other technology consulting companies.</p><p><strong>Providing Top-Tier Consultations</strong></p><p>For Thrash, providing great consultations is not simply about speaking authoritatively and clearly on relevant topics; it is about listening, and developing the soft skills necessary to learn from nonverbals whether information is helpful or not. Consultants must not only demystify a particular technology or program for a client; they must also effectively read their clients. </p><p>Thrash believes that consulting services must be tailored to each particular client. It is therefore of the utmost importance to get the clients to talk about their business goals and their approaches to business, in order to know what information to provide them with and how that information should be delivered. </p><p>Listening to clients’ business endeavors and approaches is also helpful to staying on top of changing trends. This, in turn, is essential to equipping clients with the knowledge and skills that will serve them well into the future. </p><p><strong>Staying on Top of Changing Trends</strong></p><p>According to Thrash, Gzone has benefited from an unlikely source of information and forecasting on future trends: up-and-coming entrepreneurs. By providing consulting services to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, the company has had an invaluable source of information on how an emergent generation of entrepreneurs thinks, how they respond to current issues and capitalize on various markets, and how they may begin to operate as new innovations are brought to the table. </p><p>Gzone’s future plans include the launching of a technology-friendly coffee shop and smart cafe. Thrash believes that this will foster a more tight-knit community of up-and-coming entrepreneurs that will discuss their ideas, express the technical difficulties they have been facing, and brainstorm ways to more efficiently meet their goals. Gzone believes that the best way to stay on top of changing trends is to facilitate conversations. </p><p><strong>Diversifying Clients' Net Value</strong></p><p>Gzone’s recent partnership with a multinational corporation indicates that the company will be providing services to higher-net-value clients. However, the company intends to retain some up-and-coming entrepreneurs in its list of clients. Thrash believes that the high concentration of up-and-coming entrepreneurs among the company’s clientele is partially the reason for the startup’s rapid ascent. </p><p>On the other hand, in addition to being more profitable, higher-net-value clients will provide Gzone with insights into how well-established companies tend to think and operate. This will enable Gzone to provide more comprehensive consulting services to their clients, with greater insight into the interplay between new and more old-fashioned approaches across industries.</p><p>As Thrash sees it, having more well-established, higher-net-value clients will enable the startup to provide time-tested business wisdom to younger clients. On the other hand, their younger clientele will continue to point toward future trends in various industries, with which Gzone will be able to provide more prescient consultations to their higher-net-value clients.</p><p> “We have a modernized mindset and knowledge of the latest technologies to build the future," says Mikael Thrash. </p><p><i>Gzone, also known as Gzone the Technology Universe, was founded in 2020 by Mikael Thrash, who graduated with a degree in computer information systems from the University of South Alabama after serving nine years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. Although the company has typically provided technology consultations to small businesses, their recent deal with a multinational energy incorporation indicates that they will be graduating to higher-profile clients. To continue reaping the insights of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, however, the company will continue to provide an entrepreneur-focused collaborative workspace, and plans to launch a coffee shop and technology smart cafe. </i></p>
25 Oct, 2022
Mikael Thrash
<p><i>Gzone Partners with American Multinational Energy Corporation</i></p><p><i>Atlanta, GA–</i>Gzone, a technology consulting company founded in 2020 by Mikael Thrash, has recently partnered with an American multinational energy corporation. This partnership is indicative of the technology consulting start-up’s rising prestige within the industry. The partnership will commence in November 2022. </p><p>Typically, Gzone’s clientele is small businesses ranging from those in the music business to professional athletes. Young entrepreneurs are also represented among Gzone's clients. The technology consulting company provides enterprise consulting services to these clients, in subjects ranging from digital marketing suites to graphic design to software engineering. Gzone's recent partnership with a multinational energy corporation signals that the technology consulting company may be transitioning its client base to higher-net-worth businesses. It also indicates that the technology consulting company offers services considered superior to those offered by their competitors. </p><p>Gzone has been servicing a larger percentage of up-and-coming entrepreneurs than their higher-net-worth competitors, which has likely given Gzone an edge in anticipating where several industries are headed. On the other hand, the more well-established clients of Gzone’s higher-net-worth competitors are less likely to be asking the questions that will help modernize their outlook and update their approaches. </p><p>Gzone’s partnership with an American multinational energy corporation, the second-largest direct descendant of Standard Oil globally, shows that even the largest and most esteemed of technology consulting companies could benefit from including some younger, up-and-coming entrepreneurs among their clientele. After all, it is the up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are most likely to point technology consulting firms in the directions where various industries will be headed in the upcoming years. Therefore, a technology consulting firm with up-and-coming entrepreneurs among their clientele will learn to tailor their technology consulting services to better prepare their clients for the marketplace of tomorrow. Going forward, larger and more lucrative clients will likely be drawn to those technology consulting firms that make an effort to ‘keep their ear to the ground’ by providing services to younger entrepreneurs. </p><p>Other services that Gzone currently offers include E-Commerce Website SEO, entrepreneur marketing, business process automation, and big data analytics AI machine learning experts, as well as custom apps with Google Map interaction. The company also plans to launch their own coffee shop and technology-smart cafe, with which they intend to foster a community of young entrepreneurs and potential clients. The frequenters of this coffee shop can be expected to keep Gzone in the loop about whatever trends the future might bring. Furthermore, an in-person coffee shop/technology smart cafe experience will better facilitate thorough feedback from clients on how Gzone can improve their technology consulting services. Thus, Gzone will not only be alerted to future trends across industries, but will be able to better equip their clients with the skills necessary to set those trends. According to the company’s founder Mikael Thrash, “We have a modernized mindset and knowledge of the latest technologies to build the future.” </p><p><i>Gzone, also known as Gzone the Technology Universe, was founded in 2020 by Mikael Thrash, a native of Prichard, Alabama who graduated with a degree in computer information systems from the University of South Alabama after serving nine years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. Although the company has typically provided technology consultations to small businesses, their recent deal with a multinational energy incorporation indicates that they will be graduating to higher-profile clients. To continue reaping the insights of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, however, the company will continue to provide an entrepreneur-focused collaborative workspace, and plans to launch a coffee shop and technology smart cafe. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Gzone, please visit</i><a href="https://www.gzone.online/"><i> https://www.gzone.online/</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>Gzone </i></p><p><i>ceo@gzone.online</i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Mikael Thrash
<p><i>Gzone Announces Partnership with Multinational Energy Corporation,</i></p><p><i>Atlanta, GA–</i>Gzone, a technology consulting company founded in 2020 by Mikael Thrash, has announced its partnership with an American multinational energy corporation. This partnership is the result of the technology consulting startup’s growing renown within their field. The partnership is set to begin in November 2022. </p><p>Until now, Gzone’s clientele has been small businesses and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. The company’s recent partnership with a multinational corporation represents a major step in its ambition to service higher-net-value clients. The recent partnership also attests to the company’s top-tier consulting services, which the company partly attributes to its client base. </p><p>Because Gzone has been providing consultations to more up-and-coming entrepreneurs than their competitors, the company possesses a more informed understanding of where various industries may be headed. This understanding enables Gzone to tailor their services to clients’ needs, as well as the ever-changing business landscape. </p><p>Gzone’s recent partnership demonstrates that even the most prestigious of technology consultants can benefit from including up-and-coming entrepreneurs in their clientele. These entrepreneurs contribute to the company’s awareness of potential future trends. With this information, Gzone can more predictively advise higher-net-value clients on how to adapt to ever-changing industries. </p><p>Likewise, as Gzone begins to service higher-net-value clients, the company expects to provide more tried-and-tested wisdom and business know-how to their younger clientele, so their younger clients can benefit from insights that would otherwise take them years to learn. In this way, the company intends to provide their clients with the best of both perspectives, to prepare them for both current markets and future trends. </p><p>Gzone has additional plans to launch a technology-smart cafe and coffee shop. The company believes that this will aid them in consolidating a community of potential clients, especially up-and-coming entrepreneurs. By creating a community where young entrepreneurs can discuss their ideas, goals and professional difficulties, Gzone’s ability to predict future changes across industries will considerably improve. A technology-smart cafe and coffee shop will also provide Gzone with more comprehensive feedback on how they can improve their consulting services. Furthermore, by providing a community for up-and-coming entrepreneurs to discuss their current projects and ambitions for the future, the likely result will be more innovative approaches to entrepreneurship which Gzone can incorporate into future consulting services. </p><p>If the coffee shop/technology-smart cafe works in the way that Gzone envisions it will, the company will not only have a better ability to project future changes across industries, but will be able to better equip their clients to make those changes. The company’s founder Mikael Thrash explains, “We have a modernized mindset and knowledge of the latest technologies to build the future.”</p><p>The company provides enterprise consulting services to their clientele in graphic design, software engineering and digital marketing suites. Gzone also provides consultations on entrepreneur marketing, big data analytics, customizing apps with Google Map interaction, business process automation, AI machine learning expertise and E-Commerce website SEO. </p><p><i>Gzone, also known as Gzone The Technology Universe, was founded in 2020 by Mikael Thrash, who graduated with a degree in computer information systems from the University of South Alabama after serving nine years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. Although the company has typically provided technology consultations to small businesses, their recent deal with a multinational energy incorporation indicates that they will be graduating to higher-profile clients. To continue reaping the insights of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, however, the company will continue to provide an entrepreneur-focused collaborative workspace, and plans to launch a coffee shop and technology smart cafe. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Gzone, please visit</i><a href="https://www.gzone.online/"><i> https://www.gzone.online/</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>Gzone </i></p><p><i>ceo@gzone.online</i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Robert Coleman
<p>Naked Lynx Loungewear: Luxury Swimwear, Satin Garments, & High-Quality Sweats</p><p><strong>High-Profile Model Brings the Runway to the Rack </strong></p><p>Naked Lynx Loungewear was founded in 2020 by Priya Jain at the height of the pandemic, one year after she moved to New York City. Priya wanted to create a fashion brand that would empower women by helping them to project success through magnifying their personal appeal and by contributing to their overall sense of self-worth. </p><p>Prior to launching Naked Lynx Loungewear, Priya was well-acquainted with the world of fashion through her countless photo shoots and projects as a leading model. Her modeling resume would be nearly impossible to cover exhaustively, although her prominence in the industry is attested to by her innumerable collaborations with the world-class photographer Ash Gupta (mainly for 838 Media Group in Los Angeles as well as in Gupta’s own galleries). </p><p>Other high-profile photographers that Priya has worked with include Kesler Tran, Yves Huy Truong, Max Thompson, Jen Senn and Sam Demshek. Priya has walked for Veronica Paegen in the Miami Swim Week and in California for Nordstrom’s Trunk Club Business Wear, and she has modeled for such illustrious brands as Brilliant Carbon Jewelry, Gooseberry Swim, Wolford, Fae Swim, Veronica Peagen Swim, Raju Clothing, Blu Dream Swim, and 138 Water. Priya’s image became so in-demand both inside and outside of the modeling industry that she featured in music videos for Snoop Dog and Monday Justice. </p><p>Priya’s prolific modeling career has given her two unique vantage points from which to approach women’s fashion: </p><p>By working with highly talented photographers as well as the personnel of top luxury brands, Priya developed an intimate understanding of exactly what communicates success, beauty and personal magnetism. </p><p>Furthermore, as an in-demand model who has posed in countless photo shoots for the crème de la crème of luxury fashion, Priya developed an uncommonly intimate understanding of what exactly makes a woman <i>feel</i> successful, beautiful and magnetic. </p><p>Priya incorporates her unique insights into her own company’s approach to fashion, rolling out products that will better enable women to not only be their best selves, but to feel like their best selves, too. Since these products are largely informed by Priya’s modeling career, which has had a particular emphasis on luxury resort wear, the brand’s catalog offers silk and satin robes, swimsuit tops and bottoms, and high-end sweats.</p><p><strong>Finding New Inspiration - From Barcelona to Bora Bora </strong></p><p>Priya is a committed cosmopolitan, running her company from both New York City and Los Angeles. Priya also makes frequent trips to the fashion capitals of Europe where she always gathers fresh inspiration. Her influence is not limited to the European and American continents, however. A self-described ‘travel junkie,’ Priya has also visited India, Japan, Bora Bora, Cancun and Anguilla. Priya finds inspiration not only from the fashion designers in these areas around the world, but in the regional aesthetics and flavors of these places. </p><p>Priya is equally influenced by the simple pleasures of slowing down and soaking in a particular place. The feeling of laying in the sun on a picturesque beach is imbued into every one of Naked Lynx Loungewear’s products. As the company succinctly puts it, their products are “for the babe that likes to be seaside in Malibu or poolside in the Hamptons.” </p><p><strong>The Values of Naked Lynx Loungewear </strong></p><p>Priya is a vegan of eight years and has an indefatigable passion for animals. For this reason, the company does not make any use of animal products in their catalog. With the proceeds from Naked Lynx Loungewear, Priya hopes to start an animal rescue sometime within the next ten years. The company also takes great care to source all of their products locally between New York City and Los Angeles, to reduce their overall carbon footprint. </p><p>With their catalog, Naked Lynx Loungewear aims to facilitate greater happiness and self-assurance in women around the world. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1RTYqR0L_f7o2yNQbfW-QmcRP8lhStlPh3kyP23dKZHy1kLm794-y4Z5EsJNXtA4Amrme2ryuMTww-F08F8IHJjtuFTzL-9YE7tZm1-0glcTIoi3IwP36PYUBs9qcm4pirz2xbbskUPEHd6_wEIdXRJ8-TP-4P9ITyP1yox4sTprophf_A0TlMS5OA"></figure>
09 Nov, 2022
Dr. Simon Ourian
<p>Dr. Simon Ourian Earns Praise of Kris Jenner with New One-Hour, Noninvasive Facelift</p><p> </p><p>BEVERLY HILLS, California–<a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonourianmd1/?hl=en">Dr. Simone Ourian</a>, a leading authority in the field of cosmetic dermatology and the founder of <a href="https://www.epionebh.com/">Epione Salon</a>, has begun offering patients his signature One-Hour Facelift. The incisionless procedure, whose endorsers include <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CbgvlI1u2sA/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c5d34323-d236-406a-96ee-7457ce068176">Kris Jenner</a>, uses state-of-the-art lasers and stem cell/exosome technology to stimulate the body to repair and refresh itself naturally and without pain.</p><p>“I am very excited to offer patients the latest in regenerative medicine for skincare, which may soon replace the traditional facelift altogether,” says Dr. Simon. “The approach that I have invented and refined improves upon old-school lasers that were either too weak to provide noticeable effects or were so strong that they necessitated an extended recovery. I collaborated with the world’s leading laser manufacturer to design a happy medium, one that results in rejuvenated skin and only a week’s downtime.”</p><p>He explains that the One-Hour Facelift combines his patented Coolaser technology with an innovative stem cell-injection procedure. Most people think of lasers as generating heat, but Dr. Simon’s dual-mode, high-definition, fractionated CO2 laser actually cools the skin. </p><p>“That’s one of the first differences patients immediately notice,” says Dr. Simon. “One of the Coolaser’s many benefits include protection for dark skin, as it does not pigment it. The Coolaser can be used on many skin types and tones to erase discoloration, including dark circles and acne, and to tighten and improve the feel of your skin. It is also excellent for preventing wrinkles.”</p><p>A crucial component of his One-Hour Facelift are stem cell injections. The use of stem cells in medicine began in orthopedics and in the healing of wounds. Dr. Simon, however, has brought them into his regenerative treatments for the skin.</p><p>“The stem cells are taken from the patient’s body, medically processed, and then applied to the face via a syringe,” says Dr. Simon. “Stem cells ultimately stimulate the regeneration of skin tissue, secrete anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants, and neutralize free radicals. What that means for the patient is improved skin density, hydration, and appearance, with healing that goes right down to the dermis layer of the skin. Even better, it’s all without pain medications, scarring, or long recovery periods.”</p><p>The One-Hour Facelift created by Dr. Simon is finding many supporters, including Kim Kardashian, who has described him as a “<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10488397/Kim-Kardashian-calls-Dr-Simon-Ourian-necessity-says-beautiful-face.html">necessity</a>.” He frequently posts before-and-after photos on Instagram, where the results of his experimental approach to rejuvenating the skin can be seen.</p><p>“I am happy to provide my patients with a 21st-century facelift that is performed in under sixty minutes and without a scalpel,” says Dr. Simon. “It is the culmination of my life’s work: to take the pain out of beauty, finetune the features of patients, and let them heal naturally.”</p><p><i>Dr. Simon Ourian is the founder of Epione Beverly Hills, the world’s most advanced laser and aesthetic treatment center. With more than 3.5M </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonourianmd1/?hl=en"><i>Instagram</i></a><i> fans, Dr. Simon is also the creator of the One-Hour Facelift, the non-invasive aesthetic procedure that refreshes skin through the use of Coolaser technology and stem cell injections. For more information on the advanced treatments that Dr. Simon uses to help patients reach their beauty goals, please see his </i><a href="https://www.epionebh.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Dr. Simon Ourian</i><br><i>310.651.6267</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>Always consult your healthcare professional for specific advice related to your medical conditions and treatment, including all risks and potential benefits of undergoing this treatment. Only your healthcare professional can assess whether you are an appropriate candidate for this procedure.</i></p>
26 Oct, 2022
TopShelf BrandCo
<p>Topshelf Brand Co: Designer Style Streetwear Ready to Wear & Luxury Car Giveaways! </p><p><strong>Luxury Car Giveaways? </strong></p><p>With Topshelf Brand Co. you get the best of both worlds: High-end fashion for unbeatable prices and the opportunity to win luxury vehicles along with hefty cash prizes. At this moment, Topshelf Brand Co. is offering a custom BMW along with a $10,000 cash prize to the winner of their giveaway. Every dollar spent at their online store translates to fifty entries in their current giveaway. This means that online shoppers can purchase high-end fashion for great prices while also setting themselves up to potentially win a luxury vehicle.</p><p><strong>Are the Clothes High-Quality?</strong></p><p>What’s startling about Topshelf Brand Co’s BMW and $10,000 offering is that their products don’t really require such promotions to sell. Topshelf Brand Co’s products are made with the most high quality material (99% of the brand’s catalog is organic cotton) for unparalleled comfortability. These garments are then fitted with extremely close attention to detail, with the neck tags sewn on by professional seamstresses for that extra touch of quality. Additionally, Topshelf Brand Co’s catalog is designed specifically for the non-specific—their catalog is equally suited to exploring the nightlife in a city, going on a hike by a river gorge, or staying at home and putting on a favorite show. Topshelf Brand Co’s clothing is designed for the adventurer, the risk-taker, the car fanatic, the incurable homebody, and anyone else who appreciates high fashion with practical value. </p><p><strong>What Are the Designs Like? </strong></p><p>Topshelf Brand Co. strives for a kind of quality that approaches the universal in its applicability. For this reason, designs in the Topshelf Brand Co. catalog are typically minimalistic, at most featuring the brand’s logo and name abbreviated: ‘TBC.’ The company takes this minimalistic approach for two reasons:</p><p>1) to allow the high-quality garments and craftsmanship to speak for themselves.</p><p>2) to forge a negative space, drawing one’s attention to the person wearing the clothes, so that their best features are brought out by the professionally designed clothing line and just the right fit. </p><p>The company owner and lead designer, Christopher Owen, explains his approach to fashion and design: “I believe the amount of expression through design one can gain from observing the world is limitless, and as such each piece has a direct correlation to life and what surrounds us.”</p><p>No piece of clothing is designed in a vacuum. Clothes are not created merely to be displayed–they must be in active conversation with both the person wearing them and the world around them. Partially for this reason, the company has described its aesthetic as “designer street style,” reflecting its ambition to serve as high fashion in more quotidian realms. </p><p><strong>What Products are Offered?</strong></p><p>Topshelf Brand Co. offers T-shirts both in oversized and slim fit, as well as shorts in both French terry cotton and premium jersey cotton, both of which are organic. Sweatpants are also crafted from organic cotton, in both French terry cotton and cotton fleece. Topshelf Brand Co’s hoodies are sold in oversized heavyweight fits and premium regular fits. </p><p><strong>What are the Company’s Values?</strong></p><p>In addition to Topshelf Brand Co’s aim to best accentuate the features of their customers, and to bring out the best in them, the company endeavors to bring out the best in this world. Topshelf Brand Co. commits to environmentally sustainable practices, and only partners with suppliers who are mindful of environmental issues. The company supports cruelty-free manufacturing processes (including cruelty-free dyes) and strives for fairness at every stage of the process, from the sourcing of materials to the later production stages. Part of the company’s site is dedicated to collecting donations for autism charities, to support autism research and to raise awareness about autism. Christopher Owen explains: “The vision for the brand is to enrich more than a brand, but a mentality. It means to always strive for the best version of yourself, and to never settle for just good enough!"</p>
26 Oct, 2022
TopShelf BrandCo
<p>Topshelf Brand Co. - The Most Exciting, Most Affordable and the Coziest Designer Style Clothing</p><p><strong>How Is Topshelf Brand Co. Exciting? </strong></p><p>First and foremost, Topshelf Brand Co. is unique among designer clothing brands for specializing in high-end vehicle giveaways. Their current offering is a custom BMW along with a $10,000 cash prize. Online shoppers earn fifty entries into this giveaway for every dollar they spend on Topshelf Brand Co’s online store, www.topshelfbrandco.com.</p><p>Fortunately for anyone who’s hankering for a chance to win a custom BMW and such a sizable cash prize, Topshelf Brand Co’s online store curates only the most versatile designs, often in a minimalist style which lends itself to a wide variety of occasions as well as non-occasions, since Topshelf Brand Co’s designer wear is equally suited to lazy days and relaxation. Online shoppers are excited by both the versatile and fashionable clothes they’ve ordered, as well as the possibility of winning a custom BMW and a $10,000 cash prize. A truly win-win situation (especially if you win that BMW). </p><p>With all this excitement, it’s no wonder that Topshelf Brand Co’s most loyal customers tend to be bold aficionados of high-end fashion, risk-takers, car enthusiasts, online shoppers, car club members, casino patrons, and anyone else who likes to live on the edge in a wide variety of environments. </p><p><strong>How Is Topshelf Brand Co. So Affordable? </strong></p><p>Topshelf Brand Co’s uniquely affordable pricing is permitted by a business model which encourages online shoppers to buy in greater quantities (since buying in greater quantities increases the chance that one will win a custom luxury vehicle and a hefty cash prize). With this business model, Topshelf Brand Co. is able to charge at prices that are practically unheard-of for high-end fashion brands. </p><p>To put it into perspective, the founder and lead designer of Topshelf Brand Co, Christopher Owen, has stated that he is inspired by high-end brands such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. Wanting to bring some elements of these brands to a wider audience, Owen devised Topshelf Brand Co’s unique business model, to make designer style clothes more affordable without compromising on quality. Furthermore, as Topshelf Brand Co. is targeting a different audience, the emphasis of their products is also quite different. Their clothing lines are described as “designer street style,” and as such are intended to suit a greater variety of contexts, and to accentuate a wider variety of people, than traditional high-end fashion brands. Hence, Topshelf Brand Co’s designs are never too flashy, and never emphasizes the brand itself. These designs are intended to accentuate the best in whoever is wearing them, and to draw attention to their particular features, rather than any loud branding or glitzy designs. Topshelf Brand Co. operates in the way that it does to bring high-end fashion back to the people. In other words, Topshelf Brand Co’s clothes advertise the person wearing them, not the other way around. </p><p><strong>What Makes Topshelf Brand Co. So Cozy? </strong></p><p>Though the company tends to appeal to those who prefer living on the edge, Topshelf Brand Co. knows that life is not all about risk-taking. Especially in this day and age, when so many are working from home, it is equally important to craft high-end clothes that are suitable for purely domestic contexts. Owen states, “Being comfortable in your clothing is essential. Topshelf Brand Co. has that right something for just about anyone.”</p><p>Topshelf Brand Co. is not making high-end designer clothes purely to suit glamorous occasions, nor is Topshelf Brand Co. interested in crafting designs wherein visual appeal comes at the expense of comfortability. Topshelf Brand Co. is committed to crafting clothes that are just as comfortable as they are visually appealing. To this end, the company’s catalog is 99% organic cotton, and all garments' neck tags are sewn together by professional seamstresses to achieve that extra touch of quality. Topshelf Brand Co. wants to ensure that their customers don’t just look good, but feel good, too. </p>
26 Jan, 2023
Ryan Adams
<p><strong>FinTech Company Sidepocket To Launch in February 2023</strong></p><p><i>San Francisco, CA </i>- Sidepocket, a deep-tech financial startup, has announced that its platform will soon be available in the app store. The platform will launch on iOS on February 13, 2023, and will offer an innovative robo-advisor platform that solves the multi-trillion-dollar drawdown problem, an issue that has historically resulted in shareholders losing trillions of dollars due to overexposure to market corrections and outdated financing paradigms.</p><p>Sidepocket is the only robo-advisor to offer tactical asset allocation to the retail investor. The Sidepocket platform will offer investors a marketplace of proprietary asset allocation strategies, each designed with different performance parameters, and will rebalance these assets monthly.</p><p>The platform provides access to Sidepocket's core proprietary technology, consisting of models that apply advanced statistical analysis, quantitative modeling, and predictive analytics with the goal of minimizing drawdowns and improving risk-adjusted returns.</p><p>Sidepocket’s founder and CEO, Daniel Idzkowski, states that his team is pleased to be opening the platform out of its closed-beta and removing the waitlist, as this move will reach more customers. “We want to modernize investing, not just take old investing paradigms and digitize them like what was done by other robo-advisors,” he says. “Sidepocket is intended to democratize active management solutions for everyone. We're disrupting the antiquated wealth management industry and giving investors the tools they need to minimize the impact of market crashes and dips through tactical asset allocation.”</p><p>Idzkowski states that Sidepocket was specifically created to address drawdown, which he calls an epidemic in the financial world. “This is an issue that has gone unaddressed for years,” he says. “What most people don’t realize is that losses don’t have a linear relationship to gains, so when your retirement portfolio loses 30% like many did last year, you need 42% just to get your money back.”</p><p>He adds that his team is quite proud of Sidepocket’s performance in 2022. “US stocks had the worst year in more than a decade for global equities and bonds. The classic 60/40 portfolio has seen some of the worst performance in nearly 100 years.” says Idzkowski. “Sidepocket outperformed all of its benchmarks and blew away our every expectation in 2022.”</p><p>According to Idzkowski, a company like Sidepocket is essential for those who have experienced problems with the wealth management and investment industry. “Just because investing in the 60/40 portfolio, or passively in a basket of stocks and bonds over the last 30 years, has averaged roughly 7% annually doesn’t mean that you will get that over the next 30 years, and that’s exactly what happened in 2022,” he says. “The problem is that correlations of these various asset classes in today’s world are highly variable and much higher than they were 70 years ago; what’s worse is that during a market crash when you need protection the most, correlations approach 100%.”</p><p>As they prepare to open their platform and waitlist, Sidepocket’s team continues to research new and innovative ways to scale and expand the company, including expanding its offerings to B2B financial service providers. Idzkowski says, “We see a huge opportunity to partner with existing registered investment advisors and provide our technology as a value-add to their offerings. We also have some interesting plans to expand aggressively that are already in the works, so definitely stay tuned in for more.”</p><p>He shares that Sidepocket keeps a close eye on the latest developments in both artificial intelligence technology and finance to better serve its clients. Plans for 2023 include integrating crypto strategies into the platform to make crypto more reliable as an investment asset class for both the seasoned and casual investor. “Crypto is a very difficult asset class to gain responsible exposure to; we think we’ve figured out a way to bring crypto to investors in a more sustainable fashion,” says Idzkowski. “We’re looking to bring transformative tech to investing and modernize the core approaches offered to investors today.”</p><p>Sidepocket will officially be launching to the public on iOS devices on February 13th.</p><p><i>Sidepocket is a venture-backed deep tech company offering an investing solution that uses advanced statistical analysis, quantitative modeling, and predictive analytics to reduce drawdown in bear markets and crashes. Sidepocket was founded by Daniel Idzkowski, a serial entrepreneur who gained international recognition for creating the SKUNKLOCK, a bicycle lock that fights back against thieves with noxious chemicals. After identifying the shortcomings in the bike lock industry, he turned his attention to the financial industry, where he aims to bring transparency and better solutions for investors with his advanced technology and innovative ideas.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://sidepocket.com/">https://sidepocket.com/</a></p><p>Contact: Ryan Adams, <a href="mailto:info@sidepocket.com">info@sidepocket.com</a> </p>
12 Jan, 2023
Ghinel Bozek
<h2>Getting Engaged? Meet Ring Come True, a Top Engagement Ring Brand that offers affordable engagements</h2><p>TORONTO, Ontario – Toronto-based, direct-to-consumer jewelry brand, <a href="https://ringcometrue.com/">Ring Come True</a>, is turning heads with an exciting new take on affordable luxury, providing an ethical diamond alternative to diamond engagement rings and jewelry. With Ring Come True’s concierge design service, in-person, virtually and online, the brand helps you custom-design your dream engagement ring and jewelry at a fraction of the cost to mined diamond jewelry. Ring Come True is your online private jeweler, with a mission to educate and empower consumers on the benefits of choosing a diamond alternative for your next forever piece, so we can all enjoy the finer things in life without breaking the bank. Ring Come True was built to be accessible to everyone and is the future of what high-end lux jewelry looks like. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ig3RY0WabNN7IZkZjS8b3RyLEkNq8y-brROedB8QxfFP7XIR9xulUZDMVd1JS7NF2ImAGgZVInCtigEk8dSqc92UP70CpSkAEGRisrIyHjW8WMrQuLjPkOhTNeuu0TUTTq5_pxUo6sWm7mT9kQZSZsmdYANhr0CmUeVi_PE6U57mZFU4-Cx4nMg0l0T3LQ"></figure><p>You also may have recently seen Ring Come True’s beautifully designed 4-carat emerald cut Moissanite solitaire engagement ring, <a href="https://people.com/style/all-of-the-details-on-scheana-shays-surprise-4-carat-emerald-cut-wedding-ring-from-brock-davies/">on Vanderpump Rules Star Scheana Shay who married Brock Davies on August 23rd, 2022</a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GGD18HJ-6-t0O2E_pAJl14qalKpT8rRQXAzancbINqFY8wBdQ8Zfv-A3D9E-_I2Ub6nU_ygIgTChv0Nia3AwAXwYFXQ4-VP0ay49hPeP3itjpM7zQK1sYtsSNmiMr_Doy-OCPESX5cUzHMZ_5OBTMpTSGQxLPKsp0Epr2SZ6bLw3bCew65ImDjYG1xiCPg"></figure><p>Photo: @scheana + @themorgantaylor</p><p>A Cruelty-Free, Ethical Ring</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ringcometrue/?hl=en">Ring Come True</a> offers the most luxurious diamond alternative engagement rings and jewelry on the market today with a large assortment of lab grown diamond and moissanite engagement rings and jewelry that can be fully customized to meet your needs. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VUOaZ65j_vqHP-un6dXwfzvUz20JSzT5qXvgHI5kvpH9xiFjgJSw7s7q--FpfqDLM004P2PjYB4YHWLFNvSiaqQ6b_P90j876rg4pKNoTs50_nVXmlUBBbtvV_b78zIshh7hqZXR13k_V8_xukgUpGR2fJyG1s_4HozjNzaxe1kJvg6ecZtcNfZLx08fLA"></figure><p>The brand helps consumers who are actively looking for diamond alternatives bridge the gap to a product that provides lifelong durability, shine, and wear, without the environmental impact or price tag of a mined diamond. </p><p>Ring Come True’s trusted concierge design team is always there to help make your dreams come true. You can build your dream ring with their trusted and qualified team who can meet with you in-person or virtually or design your dream ring at <a href="https://ringcometrue.com/">ringcometrue.com </a>where their custom ring and jewelry builder will bring your dream ring to life. </p><p>The market is changing, <a href="https://limelightdiamonds.com/why-millennials-are-choosing-lab-grown-diamonds/?__cf_chl_tk=Cve5bCkHLfnDA.l8XmRH9Br8KVcntZ8QeNx_xzKJmAY-1666730967-0-gaNycGzNCNE">nearly 70% of millennials are looking to buy a lab grown diamond alternative</a>. Offering products that are engineered to be as long lasting as a natural mined diamond would be, Ring Come True offers the option of an affordable engagement for the everyday consumer with their lab grown diamond alternative designs. All products are 100% ethical made from stones that are made, not mined, and fully recycled gold. No blood diamonds or earth mining is needed to create their dazzling products. Every order is handmade in Canada by their in-house manufacturing team, and every piece is made with the greatest attention to detail, love and care. </p><p>Ring Come True also offers free consultations and fast delivery to ensure clients find the best jewelry piece as quickly as possible. All deliveries require a signature, ensuring that you get your package directly and safely.</p><p>A few fun things to know about Lab Grown Diamond Alternatives<br> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SYEQV88Ra06rqC-s95hublQgQXeHR_KNTkR4av0oivTHiltb40mw9o05ogRrV4ZiUogCgswm41QI1z_U38wX082wWdz2aeg-ROrM3yPyQ2BCafy6mnMlI4edb_24OiwdP8u44P47i7ASIfRkoi85DAZzZpCi-s1lgej1Ojn4xq58wxi54PTY8UzSbhKWfg"></figure><p><br><br> </p><p>Lab Grown Diamonds<br>Lab grown diamonds are identical to their natural counterparts in every way, except they are grown in a lab from a diamond seed instead of pulled from the earth. Diamonds are made up almost entirely of pure carbon. That's why both lab diamonds and mined diamonds have the exact same physical properties but why lab grown diamonds come at a 30% or more reduction in cost to that of a mined stone.</p><h2>Moissanite </h2><p>First discovered in 1893, natural moissanite is incredibly rare, so the stones today are made in a lab and are one of the world's most scintillating gemstones. These stones are often referred to as ‘Space Diamonds’ after first being discovered in a meteor crater. They are the most brilliant and sparkly gemstones on the market with a greater refractive index or RI then that of a diamond. The RI of moissanite ranges from 2.65 to 2.69, meaning it displays more fire and brilliance than a diamond (with an RI of 2.42) or any other popular gemstone. Moissanite is durable, tough, and extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion. With a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohns scale, moissanite is the second strongest gemstone, meaning that it can only be scratched by a diamond or other moissanite stones. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/286GoRrhtmJt1VqDWX24Ts7DGaYtWlHcmxAFKyEuNjl0ZTdkXhgOPlYgytPsvizYyb2KzMTvgQbzH-3n2gt7NBAPW_6tMBzlxtYR5ARYo2KDhz9cIAOqctI3ngX5fRy7HUxtILSC_F1AcEmQzB26-OdazTYx2ZC2a8YhLPj59Sym3Jvk5TopqpELp4TW8g"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_LWbrKztKDjy34DXBfc6tElYPkRqca5h1BGqnkBzq1aTEdsVou3vsP7WrX5U4NhWDCWAgbcjEb1AutSK5bqKtozjgKSdwdySGaf65Dphv-iew8wvrc0N5UGynrSySV6r9bINiD0RvZ2eo-YZ4ebNPUvBqLrhZyrhte3-FnTA8Fr5pzAEjnX98j5GcR8H-A"></figure><p><br>Ring Come True has shared they will be launching an everyday wear jewelry line in mid-late 2023 that will be a sister brand to Ring Come True. Be sure to stay tuned for more news surrounding this exciting launch and brand. </p><p><strong>Ring Come True was founded on the principles of creating an ethical, affordable option for lux jewelry and engagement rings. “With our business, we are redefining and changing the way consumers purchase high-quality, luxury jewelry by offering affordable options. Ring Come True was built to be accessible to everyone and to fuel a new future for high-end jewelry that can and will always come at a fraction of the cost.” - Shir Andrews, Founder, Ring Come True </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://ringcometrue.com"><strong>RingComeTrue.com</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ringcometrue/?hl=en"><strong>@ringcometrue</strong></a><strong> or reach out to info</strong><a href="mailto:shir@ringcometrue.com"><strong>@ringcometrue.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Kevin Martin
<p><strong>Deal Connect Launches Real Estate Investing App Matchmaking Vetted Properties and Buyers Using Proprietary Software</strong></p><p>NEW YORK—Nov. 22, 2022— The new real estate investing app, Deal Connect, is now available today, the company announced. Deal Connect is a two-sided platform for buyers and sellers, providing real estate professionals with access to off market properties under contract by wholesalers. It increases efficiency in the deal sourcing process for investors.</p><p>The app’s Instant Deal feature acts as an exclusive matchmaker for sellers and buyers. Wholesalers pay a 20% commission fee and are connected to a VIP buyer. Buyers pay a $100 subscription fee and receive exclusive deals that are vetted and verified based on the criteria you provide.</p><p>Buyers can fill out a profile that prequalifies them as serious investors. On the profile, investors can upload their HUD statements, their team, experience and log in to their bank accounts to show proof of funds.</p><p>Deal Connect verifies deals uploaded by wholesalers on the disposition form, with a calculator that also helps wholesalers see real estate deals from the investors point of view. “Our suggestive pricing tool ensures high demand and a quick sale” said Deal Connect founder Kevin Martin.</p><p>Supershare is Deal Connect’s universal sharing feature, which allows wholesalers to send their deals out to their entire social media, email list and SNS contacts at no charge.</p><p>For wholesalers or investors who want to invest in locations that are not close in proximity to them, the boots on the ground feature helps them hire someone in a remote location to inspect a potential or currently owned property. Boots on the Ground is also useful for people who are starting out in real estate, looking to make some quick income and seek connections with foreign investors.</p><p>With a mission to improve the deal-sourcing process for real estate investors by giving professionals the ability to qualify their connections, Deal Connect and Kevin Martin aim to empower people with the assistance, tools, and processes to buy, sell, and invest in real estate with ease and efficiency. Deal Connect was formed after Martin saw how the mentors and real estate professionals he was working with had too much deal flow. They required organization and tools to help them navigate real estate deal finding and purchase procedures.</p><p>Martin has a proven track record as an innovative real estate entrepreneur. He has demonstrated creative real estate solutions in turning a 2-bedroom house into a 6-bedroom rooming rental, an 18-month unrented apartment into a country music beach-themed Airbnb, and a rehabbed house with low sale demand into a rental collecting more than double the market rent.</p><p>Martin envisions Deal Connect expanding across the country. “Deal Connect focuses on the 17 million vacant homes in the United States,” said Martin. “We are looking to help revitalize these communities and turn these liabilities into assets.”</p><p>Additionally, this Spring, The Deal Connect Ambassador program will introduce the real estate community to New Jersey college students. Students will learn how to market, perform user research, host hackathons, and connect real estate professionals to various Deal Connect features.</p><p>For more information about Deal Connect, please visit its website: <a href="https://www.dealconnectmobile.com">https://www.dealconnectmobile.com</a>.</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dealconnectmobile/">https://www.instagram.com/dealconnectmobile/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dealconnectmob?s=21">https://twitter.com/dealconnectmob?s=21</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCf3_u_pIYCDhyQGHUyrP8Q/videos">https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCf3_u_pIYCDhyQGHUyrP8Q/videos</a></p><p>END</p><p># # #</p><p>Media Contact</p><p>Kevin Martin, Director of Marketing</p><p>info@dealconnectmobile.com</p><p>914-830-6248</p><p>To download app: <a href="https://qa-admin.dealconnectmobile.com/appshare">https://qa-admin.dealconnectmobile.com/appshare</a></p>
14 Oct, 2022
Navixha Bagga
<h2>Navixha Bagga Commences First-Ever Saree 5K Walk</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7YZKIzWLvf7fp3v2-u_L3Uv5EdWQuW_SmJycMa6Z2t5utmzg7GBa456NfZ2XJT0jwpqR11K0dUTs882XXMv1ETyK3sF_G48qjxCVdmBsaiWAy80vnjuSjEosFYo-X7vYn5OJrzF7Zr9KIYMTyTBmXCA"></figure><p>PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – ‘Mind-Style’ Blogger <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Organicizeyourlife/">Navixha Bagga</a> recently organized and led the first-ever Saree 5K Walk in the US. “My Saree, My Story - Walking beyond Barriers!” was a euphoric celebration of a woman’s ability to excel in any walk of her life in any outfit of her choice (a saree, in this case), as well as their innate ability to break through socio-economic and culturally driven gender barriers that most women do encounter. This mission-based landmark event also helped to raise funds for women-centered non-profits, amidst a live flashmob saree zumba as well as a sponsored raffle.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KUoZuuHjQxJPaFk-kjD6R8mroykql5fkiDZ0RH3qIX9z-5rNrpKTNtYWWkzt3QsUj8KBel6pL-luItSCst090NRKYT0ushQgMXNaSWCmQnCIaDJAD117itqNorDVdXwCiWk_Om_kjeLV_u9QLaYcBbc"></figure><p>The multi-faceted speaker and social media personality organized the <a href="https://m.facebook.com/events/330678419090993/">Saree 5K Charity Fundraiser</a> to community acclaim on September 11th. This event focused on supporting women’s leadership as much as deepening cultural understanding of their pivotal role in society and saw Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and anchor Gina Gannon as honored guests. With the first instance of this walk proving an unexpectedly overwhelming success, the Saree 5K is on a trajectory to continue celebrating the accomplishments of women beyond ethnicities and colors. Promoting social justice and critical thinking in the face of injustice, the Saree 5K Charity Fundraiser took ideals and turned them to action and donated all profits to local woman-focused non-profits.</p><p>Despite rain partially throughout the walk, the Saree Charity Fundraiser proved to be a magnificent success for sponsors and community members attending, participating, dancing, and celebrating. Though Navixha accomplished this through her lifestyle blog and greater personal conception, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/navixha108/?hl=en">Organicize Your Life</a>, she instantly acknowledges this would not have been possible without the support of her ‘tribe’ of women who went the extra mile to support this mission. Kanchan Sardana, Ila Negi, Saila Musunuri, and Mukta Bajia were instrumental as ‘partners in crime’, in providing Navixha the helping hands and partnership required to support an undertaking of this size.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LksfF6BdyKthxfYZrM1iL44XPLC_A2EVwkfUlqIcKoksXl_phRc36M9OK521app_9jOUCKvEYCCCXP2pWscBck07-mNYr2IbMeA4tcuTsLefT97Hg87-TxCQRqcTTUiRnxukMzCaCBUmgK0RasnlPgw"></figure><h2>About Navixha</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IdsdKCCo_0sLhVvrMy4D4yTX2xSwPH42NctFyuLqlV3zYv3z8cy5mDI1o6Y5TEbAleIUF_cPW45jCOokjrzftcnSJGWXyBMqkcXXbu5wqTgzE4EuT48llkVIYgPzRUdQEybkxfKlpCwz3337s9q5loU"></figure><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/navexshabagga">Navixha Bagga</a> is a corporate IT leader, a mom, a social media content creator, and a wellness influencer from the Philadelphia area. As a professional, Navixha brings with her over 20 years of experience and loves her job of helping organizations deliver technology solutions that enable strategic orientation, business value maximization, and process optimization. As a content creator, Navixha's space is simplifying the complex business of simple daily life, which as humans we tend to over-complicate. On her platform she strives to bring personalities who are agents of change and offer thought-provoking ideas; to share a piece of their journey and to start conversations we want to have as a community. From everyday heroes to celebrity actors, anchors, models, and musicians, to TEDx speakers and motivational coaches, to US Senators - her blog has hosted them all for conversations that inspire and entertain.</p><h2>What is Organicize Your Life?</h2><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/navixha108/?hl=en">Organicize Your Life</a> began in 2018 as a mindset and lifestyle blog with the purpose of helping you be your best version possible. Navixha describes herself as a ‘mind-style blogger,’ naturally finding a balance between both the peace of mind and the hustle needed to make it in our modern society.</p><p>“Do not keep waiting for that elusive, perfect day to start. Rather, make today perfect by making that start!” Navixha says, “There is nothing more special than the little and ordinary things of life. There is also nothing more under-noticed and underrated.” </p><p>Navixha’s words embody what <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Organicizeyourlife/">Organicize Your Life</a> represents, seizing control but also affording peace by giving yourself a greater experience. Whether that experience involves personal success, better well-being, or a focused perspective. </p><h2>The Saree 5K Walk Fundraiser</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ki7-A5Tv2EFre0i0d2-zGfBwXHD8DubTXTIhvtYcetwv399Bwu3W75OAAJ74dj6eofSy84F3ih1kgzd2e1LSkSIFZy9f2p90euYRgccYfqFvQE6tO5Rej6Uu_o4P6KmtSNdwXK9mSOc7YUIFbZ6Upyk"></figure><p>Focused on women-centered causes, all proceeds from the <a href="https://patch.com/pennsylvania/limerick/calendar/event/20220911/1938787/saree-5k-walking-beyond-barriers">fundraiser</a> went to Philly nonprofits the <a href="https://www.victimservicescenter.org/">Victim’s Services Center</a>, and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/passionatepa2019">Asha Jyothi PA</a> team – partnered up with the <a href="https://www.pabreastcancer.org/">Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition</a> – to provide women with<a href="https://www.asha-jyothi.org/cause/donation-of-breast-cancercare-packages/"> breast cancer care packages</a>. </p><p>With a great cause and hosting sponsored raffle prizes and live musical entertainment, Navixha Bagga and Organicize Your Life are changing lives while promoting diversity within feminism, community action, personal drive, and a greater sense of well-being.</p><p><i>Image credit: </i><a href="https://www.lenzationstudio.com/"><i>Lenzation Studios</i></a></p>
24 Oct, 2022
Tyler Anderson
<p><strong>Anderson & Associates Announces Plans to Increase Tax Benefit Optimization for Business Owners and Individuals </strong></p><p><i><strong>TALLAHASSEE, Florida</strong></i><strong>–Investments banking and asset protection firm Anderson & Associates is partnering with a celebrity-endorsed financial services tax firm to “help business owners and individuals ensure above industry compliance” and to take “full advantage of every possible tax benefit available to those in the American free enterprise,” according to company founder Dr. Tyler Anderson. In doing so, Anderson & Associates hopes to make entrepreneurship a more accessible vocation for many.</strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Anderson does not want entrepreneurship to be overly accessible, however. Considering perseverance to be the necessary test for any entrepreneur, Dr. Anderson elaborates, “Success defined for me is never giving up even when you have every reason to quit. A true entrepreneur is one who has a desire to make, build or offer a product or service, has nothing to start with other than a dream and some kind of way to make it happen.” </strong></p><p><strong>The company’s move to increase tax benefit optimization for business owners and individuals is spurred by Dr. Anderson’s experience in rising from less fortuitous circumstances, starting his company on a shoestring budget, and ultimately bringing the company into national prominence within a few years’ time. Dr. Anderson’s father was killed in a work-related accident when Anderson was eight months old. Furthermore, Dr. Anderson struggled with heart disease throughout his childhood. The founder of Anderson & Associates explains of his development, “Being a 10th grade dropout, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to be a failure in life. I developed a bootstrap theory for myself, and while it hasn’t been easy, I haven’t given up.” </strong></p><p><strong>Founded in 2018, Anderson & Associates began as a commercial finance firm for nonprofits. The company quickly adapted itself to servicing for-profit clients as well as small to medium-sized corporations. By 2020 Anderson & Associates was exclusively serving a high-net-worth client base, concurrently expanding their product portfolio to include business development consulting, asset protection and investment banking services. This rate of expansion has continued up until the present day, with Anderson & Associates now only facilitating deals between 5 million and 50 billion dollars in net value. </strong></p><p><strong>Along with clients engaged in high net value business deals, Anderson & Associates’ clients are typically high net value real estate developers. The company has recently partnered with a general contractor to embark on several commercial and residential building projects. Construction is anticipated to begin sometime in 2023. </strong></p><p><strong>These projects will be carried out in accordance with Dr. Anderson’s “triple bottom line” of “People, Planet, Profits,” which aims to protect both people and the planet as a means of creating greater profits in the long-term. According to Dr. Anderson, “The people, planet, profits model will be the foundation upon which we develop & construct every project.” </strong></p><p><strong>“People need quality places to live and work,” Dr. Anderson summarizes the company’s approach to development, while also noting, “the planet deserves to be appreciated and given back to in terms of renewable energy, and green technologies and profits will be the result of the aforementioned efforts.” Anderson & Associates conducts business in accordance with their belief that humanitarian efforts and measures for sustainability are not incompatible with business interests. On the contrary, Dr. Anderson believes that creating greater housing availability, commercial spaces and environmental sustainability are requisite to sustainable economic growth. Dr. Anderson elaborates that “Profits… gives us the ability to duplicate those efforts.” </strong></p><p><i><strong>Founded in 2018, Anderson & Associates specializes in acquisitions, raising capital, engineering, architectural development, asset protection and stabilization for a wide variety of high net value clients. Anderson & Associates is expecting to grow to include at least one hundred investment banking specialists in the world, as well as 50+ microprocessors to facilitate financial transactions for clients. </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>For more information on Anderson & Associates, please visit </strong></i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/anderson-associates-llc?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company"><i><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/company/anderson-associates-llc?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company</strong></i></a><i><strong> or contact:</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Anderson & Associates</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>theandersonwayusa@gmail.com</strong></i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Tyler Anderson
<p><strong>Anderson & Associates Announces Plans to Increase Tax Benefit Optimization for Business Owners and Individuals </strong></p><p><i><strong>TALLAHASSEE, Florida</strong></i><strong>–Investments banking and asset protection firm Anderson & Associates is partnering with a celebrity-endorsed financial services tax firm to “help business owners and individuals ensure above industry compliance” and to take “full advantage of every possible tax benefit available to those in the American free enterprise,” according to company founder Dr. Tyler Anderson. In doing so, Anderson & Associates hopes to make entrepreneurship a more accessible vocation for many.</strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Anderson does not want entrepreneurship to be overly accessible, however. Considering perseverance to be the necessary test for any entrepreneur, Dr. Anderson elaborates, “Success defined for me is never giving up even when you have every reason to quit. A true entrepreneur is one who has a desire to make, build or offer a product or service, has nothing to start with other than a dream and some kind of way makes it happen.” </strong></p><p><strong>The company’s move to increase tax benefit optimization for business owners and individuals is spurred by Dr. Anderson’s experience in rising from less fortuitous circumstances, starting his company on a shoestring budget, and ultimately bringing the company into national prominence within a few years’ time. Dr. Anderson’s father was killed in a work-related accident when Anderson was eight months old. Furthermore, Dr. Anderson struggled with heart disease throughout his childhood. The founder of Anderson & Associates explains of his development, “Being a 10th grade dropout, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to be a failure in life. I developed a bootstrap theory for myself, and while it hasn’t been easy, I haven’t given up.” </strong></p><p><strong>Founded in 2018, Anderson & Associates began as a commercial finance firm for nonprofits. The company quickly adapted itself to servicing for-profit clients as well as small to medium-sized corporations. By 2020 Anderson & Associates was exclusively serving a high-net-worth client base, concurrently expanding their product portfolio to include business development consulting, asset protection and investment banking services. This rate of expansion has continued up until the present day, with Anderson & Associates now only facilitating deals between 5 million and 50 billion dollars in net value. </strong></p><p><strong>Along with clients engaged in high net value business deals, Anderson & Associates’ clients are typically high net value real estate developers. The company has recently partnered with a general contractor to embark on several commercial and residential building projects. Construction is anticipated to begin sometime in 2023. </strong></p><p><strong>These projects will be carried out in accordance with Dr. Anderson’s “triple bottom line” of “People, Planet, Profits,” which aims to protect both people and the planet as a means of creating greater profits in the long-term. According to Dr. Anderson, “The people, planet, profits model will be the foundation upon which we develop & construct every project.” </strong></p><p><strong>“People need quality places to live and work,” Dr. Anderson summarizes the company’s approach to development, while also noting, “the planet deserves to be appreciated and given back to in terms of renewable energy, and green technologies and profits will be the result of the aforementioned efforts.” Anderson & Associates conducts business in accordance with their belief that humanitarian efforts and measures for sustainability are not incompatible with business interests. On the contrary, Dr. Anderson believes that creating greater housing availability, commercial spaces and environmental sustainability are requisite to sustainable economic growth. Dr. Anderson elaborates that “Profits… gives us the ability to duplicate those efforts.” </strong></p><p><i><strong>Founded in 2018, Anderson & Associates specializes in acquisitions, raising capital, engineering, architectural development, asset protection and stabilization for a wide variety of high net value clients. Anderson & Associates is expecting to grow to include at least one hundred investment banking specialists in the world, as well as 50+ microprocessors to facilitate financial transactions for clients. </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>For more information on Anderson & Associates, please visit </strong></i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/anderson-associates-llc?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company"><i><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/company/anderson-associates-llc?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company</strong></i></a><i><strong> or contact:</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Anderson & Associates</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>theandersonwayusa@gmail.com</strong></i></p><p> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Maja Niksic
<p><strong>La Verace Via Adaptive Leadership Atelier to be Launched in 2023</strong></p><p><i>Cambridge, MA </i>– La Verace Via Adaptive Leadership Atelier, a leadership development training studio, is set to officially launch in 2023. Coaching and leadership consulting services are designed for women looking to overcome chaos and complexity and thrive amidst the toughest, ever-changing societal and organizational challenges. “We understand the pressures you’re facing—complex as they may be,” says a spokesperson for the company. “We acknowledge that leadership work in turbulent times is hard, that it takes time, and that it takes patience.”</p><p>Adaptive Leadership Atelier is committed to coaching for permanent, life-altering change, and holding space for paradox and complexity. The leadership coaches at Adaptive Leadership Atelier will work with both groups and individuals to support them in cultivating the self-awareness and self-mastery necessary to advance their lives and careers. Adaptive Leadership Atelier coaches will guide clients in examining the ways in which they conceive of themselves by the conscious and unconscious stories they tell themselves. Adaptive Leadership Atelier has stated the belief that “the smallest refinements in the stories we tell ourselves can cause the largest shifts in consciousness.” Adaptive Leadership Atelier’s approach to improving clients’ conceptions of themselves has many facets, some of which are highly unconventional. </p><p>The leadership development training studio’s approach to coaching and leadership consulting relies on a wide variety of fields and practices, including adult development psychology, vertical development, Immunity to Change method, adaptive leadership, Kundalini yoga, and Compassionate Inquiry developed by a trauma expert. The goal of Adaptive Leadership Atelier’s praxis is to synthesize these seemingly distinct influences into a uniquely comprehensive model of leadership development and developmental coaching.</p><p>Adaptive Leadership Atelier is founded by Maya Niksic, a Serbian-American women’s leadership expert and facilitator who currently directs the Behavioral Insights Group at Harvard. As a female engineer, Niksic became acutely aware of the need for women to challenge their inherited, deeply ingrained self-perceptions in order to succeed and thrive in the world. She also learned the importance of fostering a sense of community for ambitious professional women. As a Wall Street professional witnessing the global market collapse during the Great Recession of 2008, Niksic became acutely aware of the world’s fundamental unpredictability. She grew interested in the question of what it means to be a leader during times of chaos, as well as how to foster leadership capacities that will make this world more navigable for individuals, organizations and society. </p><p>“Our work centers on serving those who tackle the most pressing issues in our society and helping them work through the inevitable stressors and dangers of leadership,” says Niksic. She adds that the company will work with individuals, as well as small and diverse private groups and large organizations. Adaptive Leadership Atelier’s adaptive leadership advisory will equip clients with reflections and strategies needed to face the dangers of change by fostering diagnostic integrity and skill. “In a world where most communities face enormous adaptive pressures, leadership practice is critical,” Niksic shares. “Our work is rooted in allowing you to thrive amidst challenging, ever-changing social systems.”</p><p>Shortly preceding the launch of Adaptive Leadership Atelier, Niksic will be giving a preview of the company’s diverse methods and developmental tools in her talk “Leadership Without Easy Answers” addressed to the Society of Women Engineers National Conference held this year in Houston, Texas. The talk will be shared with SWE’s more than 16,000 attendees, the largest annual gathering of women engineers in the world.</p><p>“We do find there to be beauty in the paradoxes and polarities,” Niksic shares. “Our Adaptive Leadership consulting offering has been carefully curated to meet the multidimensional challenges you face on the path to radical freedom.”</p><p><i>La Verace Via Adaptive Leadership Atelier is a leadership development training studio geared towards women. It will be officially launched in 2023 by women’s leadership expert and facilitator Maya Niksic, who currently directs the Behavioral Insights Group at Harvard.</i></p><p>For more information on La Verace Via Adaptive Leadership Atelier, please visit:</p><p><a href="http://www.mayaniksic.com/">http://www.mayaniksic.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://www.laveracevia.co/">http://www.laveracevia.co/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:hello@mayaniksic.com">hello@mayaniksic.com</a><br>Contact: Maya Niksic</p>
03 Nov, 2022
Zahra Karsan
<p>GetZENd Rolls Out “6 Weeks to Happy Coaching” Program </p><p><i>Miami, FL–</i>Mindset coaching company GetZENd is rolling out a new online coaching course called the “6 Weeks to Happy Coaching” program. This coaching course will feature both pre-recorded video training as well as live coaching sessions. Like several other GetZENd products, the “6 Weeks to Happy Coaching” program will feature the company’s patented R.E.W.I.R.E. System™, a multifaceted approach to rewiring the mind for more productive habits of thought, increased happiness, greater fulfillment, and more frequent successes. </p><p>With the “6 Weeks to Happy Coaching” program, the company intends to combat what it views as counterproductive trends in mainstream business culture, namely the tendency to view “stress and burnout” as being “successful paths,” the company explains. GetZENd is of the firm belief that happiness and fulfillment among entrepreneurs goes hand-in-hand with increased productivity and innovation across industries. The company views self-care as a non-negotiable for ambitious professionals, and thus strives to engender a healthier mindset in clients to enable them to better care for themselves while meeting their professional demands. </p><p>The company’s belief in the indispensability of mental health and self-care for entrepreneurs is best encapsulated in the company’s statement: “Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted. It can be an emotional rollercoaster as you learn to navigate toward your goals. It's absolutely crucial that you have 100% faith in yourself and are able to invest in yourself and your vision and that takes passion. That includes being able to master your mental and emotional health.”</p><p>GetZENd’s commitment to improving the functionality and sustainability of workplace culture will inform the company’s “6 Weeks to Workplace Wellness” program, which will be released after the “Six Weeks to Happy Coaching” program. The “6 Weeks to Workplace Wellness” program is intended to “help organizations reduce stress and burnout in the workforce while boosting peak performance,” according to GetZENd. The “6 Weeks to Workplace Wellness” program is slated to be released in Q1 of 2023. </p><p>Both the “Six Weeks to Happy Coaching” and “6 Weeks to Workplace Wellness” programs will be based around the R.E.W.I.R.E. System™, which draws from the diverse fields of psychology, applied positive psychology, neuroscience, life coaching, hypnotherapy and NLP practices. The R.E.W.I.R.E. system endeavors to instill a state of serenity in GetZENd’s clients so that they can be their best, happiest and most productive selves. According to GetZENd, the R.E.W.I.R.E. System™ “retrains our brains away from stress and resets our bodies back to calm, so we can create more life balance, better regulate our energy, reduce mental ‘noise,’ and create a life that genuinely excites us.”</p><p>GetZENd actively conducts research to build upon the present R.E.W.I.R.E. System™, so as to provide clients with an ever more diverse set of tools to help them in attaining happiness. The company’s current areas of exploration are metaphysics and quantum. Thus, future GetZENd products which incorporate the R.E.W.I.R.E. System™ can be expected to draw yet more eclectically, to provide clients with the resources they need to maximize their potential and peak performance. </p><p><i>Founded by Zahra Karsan in 2016, GetZENd offers a suite of products that include video training programs and the award-winning GetZENd mobile app to help users improve their habits of thought to lead happier, more productive lives. GetZENd intends to launch a R.E.W.I.R.E System™ franchise and a 6 Weeks franchise to further build upon the products and programs they have released thus far. </i></p><p><i>For more information on GetZENd, please visit</i><a href="https://getzend.com/"><i> https://getzend.com/</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>GetZENd </i></p><p><i>support@getzend.com</i></p>
21 Sep, 2023
Clay Patterson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18l2HzsuZDxQ8hu3e6qavUum2fk74IEOl3_OkCTBC-DI/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/18l2HzsuZDxQ8hu3e6qavUum2fk74IEOl3_OkCTBC-DI/edit</a></p><p> </p>
19 Oct, 2022
Monique Rose
<p><strong>Monique Rose Management Opens Two New Eateries</strong></p><p>COLLEGE PARK, Georgia – Restauranteur and serial entrepreneur Monique Rose Sneed of <a href="https://moniquerose.com/">Monique Rose Management</a>, announces the launch of two new restaurants near Washington, D.C., and in College Park, Georgia. </p><p>Opened in May 2022, <a href="https://www.therealmilkandhoneydmv.com/">The Real Milk & Honey Market Eatery & Bar</a> is a spin-off of the original brand concept Milk & Honey that Rose helped grow to over $30M in revenue since inception. The brand was sold in 2020 and she retained two locations in the transaction. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NnbGqd3r_74ih302LywuMH5x07aF4_UTUb6DwqsqGOL-WX_9-avYxkcDHf08HiEuPX3H23V9m3bnB0GJ0tQzY8Mrwh5UC3Ww9RzMxsw2W42kyuUpId48U3JINxzWR9kVRsnYI2Zq2iwuaNLywVL0U4855Kg61wZ5TknNzdA-Qg9Q2An54a-GQ8P8ig"></figure><p>The Bodega opened in September of this year and is a New York-style gourmet deli sandwich and extreme shake shop and restaurant with plans to feature milkshakes that can be spiked with alcohol.</p><p>Rose’s management and restaurant consulting firm, Monique Rose Management, is the umbrella over several business ventures, including a content creation studio compound, The Collab ATL; an exotic snack shop, Milk & Cookies; a commercial and residential real estate holdings company, M&H Holdings LLC; and a beauty and wellness brand, <a href="https://www.minkandhoneyshop.com/">Mink & Honey</a>.</p><p>The motivational speaker and social media influencer reveals that she has plans to scale and sell at least two more restaurant concepts in the next five years.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/natalie%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADNjZWQ4NDQ1LTI5ZGEtNGIyZC1iYWFmLWRiNGZlZjdmYzhiNgBGAAAAAAC13SBinfAJSqqmSk2dVg2iBwDgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAAAAEMAADgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAnd8lMAAABEgAQADF5LbhOg%2FlKjgZPuOpZGag%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.MrWk6P_xvc4UWUPQX3kBDAO93lonj5o0V3r3-k2EiYUOykNeWuTcG-1dekVxVCHT1dsPdFuWRACA-hqy7fTAd0nuhRICQBcjrqxG4YUQgJOxrIcThZt9GoZhOQdXsxjTix4x729uYzwdeM1RvwegdoHboLjtO2SHC7SjcCKAr3-YgW2pu8RxcvdkTj66sPQa1J2V-bMPAyWbCUavtG-qAhdusb_RWxrMFTVyoXHVs6e6FncH_INsYjWIZwek2hcUu3DQ4ysIbdxhUveE7K7rTYacn-T3jP9zC7mdanCR3uAFIVP7sldGCVOxRaqzXhvLkEvsi3nC6XeDsCi_LMKTVA&X-OWA-CANARY=fvjr6NSFN0W8zpYuLmUCxWBJyCVnrNoYFKR-Xq7kCpL4-YBtk60QrgaaiDfm3G5pRm0WZUBrLdc.&owa=outlook.office365.com&scriptVer=20220930003.12&animation=true" alt="IMG_7058.JPG"></figure><p><i>Monique Rose is the owner of Monique Rose Management, a branding & business consulting firm based out of Atlanta. Over her 20-year career, she has built her brand reputation by opening and successfully operating more than a dozen restaurants throughout the United States. Monique has a thriving portfolio including businesses in Retail, Beauty and Wellness, Commercial Real Estate, and her long-time business companion; the Restaurant industry where she most recently opened a popular eatery and bar, The Real Milk & Honey Eatery & Bar in the Washington D.C. area. For more information about Monique Rose, please visit her website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Monique Rose</i></p><p><a href="https://moniquerose.com/"><i>https://moniquerose.com</i></a></p><p><i>monique@milkedllc.com</i></p>
13 Oct, 2022
Monique Rose
<p><strong>Monique Rose, Restauranteur and Social Media Personality, Set to Speak at 5th Annual Sweatpants & Chill Retreat in Cambridge, Maryland </strong></p><p>COLLEGE PARK, Georgia – Monique Rose, <a href="https://www.moniquerose.com">Founder of Monique Rose Management</a>, is set to speak at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-sweatpants-and-chill-retreat-registration-209453088827">5th Annual Sweatpants & Chill Retreat</a> October 21-23 in Cambridge, Maryland. The restauranteur and motivational speaker recently opened two new eateries in the Washington, D.C. area, and in historic College Park, Georgia. </p><p>Opened in May 2022, <a href="https://www.therealmilkandhoneydmv.com/">The Real Milk & Honey Market Eatery & Bar</a> is a spin-off of the original brand concept Milk & Honey that Rose helped grow to over $30M in revenue since inception. The brand was sold in 2020 and she retained two locations in the transaction. </p><p>The Bodega opened in September of this year and is a New York-style gourmet deli sandwich and extreme shake shop with plans to feature milkshakes that can be spiked with alcohol.</p><p>As a multi-hyphenated entrepreneur, Monique Rose is on a mission to “outwork everybody.” Her tagline continues to manifest as she expands her empire one industry at a time. </p><p>In 2011, Monique settled into restaurant consulting and management in the Atlanta, Georgia area and has since built her brand by opening and successfully operating more than a dozen restaurants/bars throughout the United States, including Milk & Honey Cafe, in 2016. Monique Rose Management is now the culmination of 20 years of experience and is the parent company to her current Restaurant, Retail, Beauty and Wellness, and Commercial Real Estate portfolio. She also passionately operates a new non-profit organization called Rags to Roses, which focuses on providing resources to underserved demographics of young women.</p><p>“I believe the most beautiful thing about success is that it is by definition the accomplishment of an aim or purpose,” explains Rose. “Which means that it is defined by the individual and not the masses. What an amazing thing that you can choose your own success literally. Entrepreneurship is defined by the person that is willing to assume the most risk for their own idea, product, or service. You must be willing to initiate, and then follow through to execution and beyond. Execution is what separates an entrepreneur from everybody else that just has an idea.”</p><p>Rose’s management and restaurant consulting firm, Monique Rose Management, is the umbrella over several business ventures, including a content creation studio compound, The Collab ATL; an exotic snack shop, Milk & Cookies; a commercial and residential real estate company, M&H Holdings LLC; and a beauty and wellness brand, <a href="https://minkhoney.com/">Mink & Honey Beauty</a>.</p><p>Rose reveals that she has plans to create and sell at least two more restaurant concepts in the next five years.</p><p>“I see myself having built and sold at least another two restaurant concepts in the next five years and building my beauty and wellness brand to include thousands of affiliates with at least 100 of them being 6-figure earners or more,” said Rose. “My real estate portfolio will grow to include several states and mixed-use properties.”</p><p><i>For more information on Monique Rose Management, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Monique Rose</i></p><p><a href="https://moniquerose.com/"><i>https://moniquerose.com/</i></a></p><p><i>monique@milkedllc.com</i></p>
19 Oct, 2022
Monique Rose
<p><strong>Monique Rose Management Expands Business Ventures in Food and Beverage Industry</strong></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cYTyMV6UfN8gk-VQdnDQdebcX82wcyGcG7ln_wQkI3_j7mZo5dFb1boQiip7LGaGbqZLY6K7WU7YYyJU6SNTPoiXzzENF-dJF37E7ehrXR2OOKZxGyoOt4pJBM7GxIRie1I6ErBO-fy4nyhiAuaLH76MsPLHzyWrppEI0v0evLujhla0HqNgCod_Kw"></figure><p>COLLEGE PARK, Georgia – Management and consulting firm <a href="https://www.moniquerose.com">Monique Rose Management</a> announces the opening of new eateries: Washington, D.C. area-based The Real Milk & Honey Market Eatery & Bar, and College Park, Georgia-based The Bodega. </p><p>The Bodega, which is a New York-style gourmet sandwich and extreme shake shop that will soon feature a spiked option, opened in September.</p><p><a href="https://www.therealmilkandhoneydmv.com/">The Real Milk & Honey Market Eatery & Bar</a>, which opened its doors in May 2022, is a spin-off of the original brand concept Milk & Honey that Monique Rose Sneed helped grow to over $30M in revenue since its inception. The brand was sold in 2020 and Rose’s firm retained two locations in the transaction.</p><p>Monique Rose Management, founded by Monique Rose Sneed, is the umbrella over several business ventures, including a content creation studio, The Collab ATL; an exotic snack shop, Milk & Cookies; a commercial and residential real estate company, M&H Holdings LLC; and beauty and wellness brand,<a href="https://minkhoney.com/"> Mink & Honey Beauty</a>. </p><p>Backed by over 20 years of demonstrated success in the restaurant and hospitality industries, Rose reveals that future plans for her business include creating and selling at least two more restaurant concepts in the next five years. </p><p>Rose also offers eBooks on success coaching and has spoken at several women’s conferences and retreats. She has leveraged her business to help young women with the development of House of Hope Girls Group Home of Milwaukee, a non-profit organization focused on pregnancy prevention and independent living skills for girls. Additionally, Rags to Roses is a non-profit organization founded by Rose that provides resources to underserved demographics. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/A662zr0k5HWXJ45jRYFHRaxbNC8zSaMacOQme2-U8iISvqwqewYh7IP5gG6oZkbQWODbw9BVGy0IPIdEob8RQPrzaMDOr80wn29S809Nj78j6wuJPLTTxPsJ99bLLXGsGXv-ucpAvSh0DnE5EqOa78TPj_m4nZXBeIiIzAyrlUCqtOZ-DmKvHfNwNw"></figure><p><i>Monique Rose is the owner of Monique Rose Management, a branding & business consulting firm based out of Atlanta. Over her 20-year career, she has built her brand reputation by opening and successfully operating more than a dozen restaurants throughout the United States. Monique has a thriving portfolio including businesses in Retail, Beauty, Health and Wellness, Commercial Real Estate, and her long-time business companion; the Restaurant industry where she most recently opened a popular eatery and bar, Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory in the Washington D.C. area. For more information about Monique Rose, please visit her website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Monique Rose</i></p><p><i>monique@milkedllc.com</i></p><p><a href="https://moniquerose.com/"><i>https://moniquerose.com/</i></a></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Terrell Manning
<p><strong>Celebrity Private Chef Debuts New Prepared Meal Concept </strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/uUBFS37Dk4aZkOUW6SgAInpgjh3nuU24Cz99F0xhLDd4XRR2OraNjUf57-CzY0IuuHSz0Su5UtOCJesQWvQniN3iDe11F5epOuaj-uNyK7n-BqSNSdjWz4qzgncsoNayy3d4wGp4TlziFUoNP52F2cQTmfqwuUlGgwCBKjZTbhQa-u1j2ae9ffAIoZCFag"></figure><p>TAMPA, Florida – Manning Catering Company, founded by traveling private chef and culinary entrepreneur <a href="https://www.chefterrellmanning.com/">Terrell Manning</a>, is set to debut Gramma’s Soul Food Kitchen. The new concept will feature down-home Southern recipes right from Gramma’s recipe book prepared and delivered to clients across the United States.</p><p>Manning, who first learned how to cook from his grandmother beginning at the age of seven, has upcoming tastings in Las Vegas, Jamaica, and Miami, in efforts to promote the old-school Southern-style dishes inspired by his grandmother and to expand his global following.</p><p>Chef Manning, who has worked with multiple Michelin-starred chefs and master chefs, reveals the launch of his book, <i>The Love Languages of Food</i>. The book features Manning’s story of passion and resiliency, which led him to master his craft successfully and in turn help others during their culinary journeys, whether in restaurants or at home in their kitchens.</p><p><i><strong>An Excerpt from The Love Languages of Food</strong></i></p><p><i>“One of the first things I noticed about my new world in the industry was that everyone moved differently. The language was different. Everything about the experience captured my interest in a way that is still hard to explain. It was as if everyone was somehow in a well-rehearsed orchestra. All of the movements were harmonious and graceful, it was such a beautiful environment. It was an environment I had waited my entire life to be a part of.”</i></p><p><i>For more information about Terrell Manning, please visit his website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Terrell Manning</i></p><p><i>Author Page: </i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Terrell-J-Manning/e/B0B2QPCRBF/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk"><i>https://www.amazon.com/Terrell-J-Manning/e/B0B2QPCRBF/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</i></a></p><p><i>booking@chefterrellmanning.com</i></p>
25 Apr, 2023
Haseeb Karim
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/PZ1BoT5KZCQ3M3Mz_IZNDLDbIxRaq78eFJaSYEo98uECPUZoQK1mtFV3ULAXRm6JKfdYM9DTyypP_hS7bb8xj37JlAA5Bb0UQeEdTKigN_uIbaeIIzKc1pFkVwJ0tQ8ssPL9Xf47iYPa62xn-BLzGBQ"></figure><h2>Why Compression? Extreme Fit CEO Haseeb Karim Weighs In</h2><p>With the increasing demand for labor, longer working hours, and more physically demanding jobs, many Americans are looking for ways to relieve and recover from the physical strain of their work. Extreme Fit, a popular brand among average Americans, offers a solution with their line of copper-infused compression socks. Founder Haseeb Karim, a Forbes 30 Under 30 innovator and entrepreneur, has agreed to answer some questions about the industry.</p><p><strong>What kind of products do you offer?</strong></p><p>“In addition to expanding our stock of compression socks, we at Extreme Fit are introducing knee-high, crew-length, and ankle variants of our existing products. We created sub-brands such as Thera RX, Copper Flux, and Happy Wool to provide high-quality products that meet industry standards while also offering a variety of styles, patterns, and colors to choose from. With our focus on accessibility, we hope to offer something for everyone, whether you prefer muted, low-key designs or bright, eye-catching patterns.”</p><p><strong>What are the benefits of compression socks?</strong></p><p>“The primary purpose of compression socks is to promote better blood circulation in the legs and feet. Compression socks reduce swelling and improve the absorption of tissue fluids, reducing pain and discomfort. They also help manage muscle damage and inflammation after exercise."</p><p><strong>How do they work?</strong></p><p>“Compression socks are designed to help improve blood circulation in the feet and legs. They work by gently squeezing the legs and feet, reducing swelling and increasing the absorption of tissue fluids by capillaries and lymphatic vessels. This helps to reduce swelling, pain, and aches."</p><p><strong>What medical conditions require compression socks?</strong></p><p>“Compression socks are beneficial for people who experience medical conditions such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and post-thrombotic syndrome. They are also commonly used by pregnant women to prevent blood clots and improve circulation.”</p><p><strong>What if I don’t have a medical need?</strong></p><p>“Compression socks can still benefit you! Compression socks are particularly useful for individuals who are on their feet for extended periods of time, such as athletes, nurses, travelers, construction workers, and anyone who wants to improve circulation in their legs and feet. They are also helpful for individuals who suffer from leg disorders related to venous insufficiency, as they can help to reduce swelling and improve blood flow. Additionally, compression socks are ideal for runners as they can help to manage muscle damage and inflammation, as well as provide warmth on cooler days. By offering relief from foot pains and aches, compression socks can help people to recover faster from physical activity and improve their overall performance over time.”</p><p><strong>What’s your goal at Extreme Fit?</strong></p><p>I want to make compression socks accessible to a wider audience. Most Americans don’t realize that compression socks are something they could utilize to recover faster from a day of heavy labor. Whether you’re a nurse, factory worker, bartender or cashier, compression socks have the potential to not only help you recover faster but improve your performance over time. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, we are hoping to remove the stigma that compression socks are just for serious athletes.”</p><p>Extreme Fit is making fitness accessible to everyone by offering a line of high-quality, stylish, and functional compression socks. Whether you're a runner, nurse, or just someone who works on their feet all day, compression socks can help you recover faster and improve your performance. To learn more, visit ExtremeFitUSA.com or contact Haseeb at haseeb@extremefitusa.com.</p>
25 Apr, 2023
Haseeb Karim
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8z4wsJ7cyXF35aexwmkRQ3R6Pynp81MRbZ3HKLEVT4tKk38zq5wv3YH8nZR24jKJK1LMzxSyRmCqe8MBDz5fTNYnXyCEtpvU15Gh5T8Ehduyrgifp88CYlZcejH311P0WmS9UhmznvSBoQ_i3aa87F8"></figure><h2>Mental Health Brand Seeboo Fights Against Mental Health Stigmas</h2><p>Mental health has long been a topic of stigma, shame, and misinformation. For years, people with mental health conditions were ostracized, dismissed, and even institutionalized. However, in recent years, mental health has become a more prominent topic in society and has gained greater attention and understanding. Despite this progress, the stigma of mental health issues still persists in many communities and can make it difficult for individuals to seek the help they need.</p><p>One of the primary reasons for the stigma of mental health is a lack of education and understanding. Many people still believe that mental health conditions are the result of personal weakness, a lack of willpower, or a moral failing. This is simply not true. Mental health conditions are real medical conditions that can be treated, just like physical health conditions. By educating the public about the nature of mental health conditions and the fact that they are not the result of personal weakness, we can help reduce the stigma associated with mental health.</p><p>Another factor contributing to the stigma of mental health is the way that the media portrays mental health. The media often focuses on the most sensational and extreme cases of mental illness, portraying individuals with mental health conditions as dangerous, unstable, or unpredictable. This is not only inaccurate, but it reinforces negative stereotypes and contributes to the stigma of mental health.</p><p>The stigma of mental health can also be perpetuated by workplace cultures that do not support employees with mental health conditions. Many employees are reluctant to seek help or disclose their mental health conditions for fear of being ostracized or losing their jobs. This is unacceptable, and employers must work to create supportive work environments that encourage employees to seek help and prioritize their mental health.</p><p>Despite these challenges, there are many efforts underway to reduce the stigma of mental health. For example, mental health advocacy organizations are working to educate the public about mental health conditions and promote understanding and acceptance. These organizations also work to provide support and resources to individuals with mental health conditions, as well as their families and friends.</p><p>Another important effort is the rise of mental health storytelling. People with mental health conditions are sharing their stories and experiences, providing a powerful and personal perspective on what it is like to live with a mental health condition. These stories help to humanize mental health conditions and break down the stigma and shame associated with them.</p><p>Finally, mental health is becoming more prominent in popular culture, with celebrities, athletes, and other public figures speaking out about their own struggles with mental health conditions. This helps to normalize mental health conditions and encourages others to seek help.</p><p>Seeboo is fighting the stigma of mental health by spreading awareness and promoting open dialogue surrounding mental health. The company was founded with the goal of promoting mental health awareness and overcoming the stigma that often surrounds it. Seeboo's mission is to provide comfort and support to those who are struggling with mental health issues.</p><p>To achieve this goal, Seeboo donates 15% of its proceedings to organizations dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and research, such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and Strong Minds. By supporting these organizations, Seeboo is making a difference in the lives of those who need it most and helping to raise awareness about mental health.</p><p>In addition, Seeboo offers a space for people to share their struggles and connect with others who have experienced similar struggles. This allows individuals to feel less isolated and more connected to a supportive community. By providing a safe and supportive environment, Seeboo is helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.</p><p>Seeboo is also actively involved in promoting mental health awareness through various campaigns, events, and initiatives. These efforts aim to break down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help and encourage them to have open and honest conversations about their mental health.</p><p>Seeboo is making a significant impact in the fight against mental health stigma by raising awareness, promoting open dialogue, and offering support to those who are struggling. By taking a proactive approach to mental health, Seeboo is helping to create a more accepting and understanding society for all individuals.</p>
25 Apr, 2023
Haseeb Karim
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Wx16iTj5edekjxUfrbRWQ9h3IDjHRklRSOhzZyuSs10z32N3YWzZL5yra0X3SITlhr_9EovpwHZhK0YrX8dfMPzf6FD-5iWcI5dXXPwb6Nc57RNTwcaMtUdaOhhW5CpWsm3RT8fOuxN4jGcHBHltxNw"></figure><h2>Compress, Don’t Stress: Top Compression Socks for Traveling</h2><p>After the last few years, most of us need a vacation. The pandemic, the economy, political unrest, war across the globe, natural disasters, deforestation in the Amazon - you name it, we’ve experienced it. Time for a break!</p><p>So - you plan your perfect trip, and it’s your chance to get away from it all. You have your AirBnB booked, you’ve picked out a luxurious rental car, you’ve packed your bags. Swimsuit, check. Sunscreen, check. Hiking boots, check. Camera, travel umbrella, first aid kit - but did you think about your feet?</p><p>Sure, you could skip compression socks - but prolonged sitting or standing during a long flight or car ride can cause blood to pool in the lower legs, leading to swelling, fatigue, and discomfort. This can also increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially dangerous blood clot that forms in the veins. In addition, not wearing compression socks can lead to a decrease in circulation and an increase in the risk of blood clots, which can be especially dangerous for individuals who already have circulation problems or who are at a higher risk for blood clots. Furthermore, not wearing compression socks can also lead to leg cramps, restless legs, and aching feet, which can make travel even more uncomfortable.</p><p>Here are the top brands of compression socks to consider when planning your perfect getaway:</p><h2>Extreme Fit Compression Socks</h2><p>Extreme Fit offers a wide variety of men’s and women’s compression socks in fun colors and patterns, from crew-length to knee-length. They partner with brands like Thera RX, Copper Flux, and Happy Wool, and even have a merino wool variety. (Can anyone say ski holiday?) Extreme Fit applies the latest and most innovative technology to its line of products and the socks are naturally odorless, feature a cushioned antimicrobial toe and heel, and are backed by a team of scientists.</p><h2>Bombas Performance Compression Socks</h2><p>Bombas are famous for their style. Like Extreme Fit, they come in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and styles. Bombas performance compression socks provide a supportive embrace for feet in need of extra compression. The blend of polyester, nylon, spandex, and cotton provides a 20-30 mmHg squeeze for improved circulation, and the honeycomb system offers arch support for added comfort.</p><h2>Jobst Relief Knee High 20-30 mmHg Compression Socks</h2><p>This brand offers medical grade compression hosiery designed to provide graduated compression to the legs. Jobst socks are made from a blend of materials that are comfortable to wear and help to improve blood flow in the legs. The 20-30 mmHg compression level is commonly used for people with mild to moderate swelling or varicose veins, and can help to reduce discomfort and promote better circulation. These knee-high socks are also designed with a comfortable, non-restrictive band that helps to keep the socks in place without slipping or sliding down.</p><h2>Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks</h2><p>Comrad socks are designed to provide graduated compression to the legs, promoting better blood flow and reducing swelling and fatigue. The knee-high design offers extra coverage and support for individuals with conditions such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, or those who are recovering from surgery. The socks are made with a blend of comfortable and breathable materials, and the compression level can be adjusted to suit the individual's needs. These socks are an excellent option for those seeking the benefits of compression therapy while on the go or during physical activity.</p><h2>Charmking Copper Compression Socks</h2><p>These budget-friendly socks are a nylon and spandex blend and are designed to provide enhanced blood flow and reduced swelling, making them ideal for extended periods of standing or sitting. With their fun and stylish designs, these socks not only improve your comfort and health, but also add a pop of color to your wardrobe. The 15-20 mmHg grade compression provides the perfect level of support for your feet and legs, making them a great choice for your next long journey.</p><h2>Thorlos, 12-Hour Shift Work Maximum Cushion</h2><p>Crafted with a blend of high-quality materials, these socks are designed to provide superior cushioning and support for your feet during long hours of standing or physical activity. The padding in key areas helps to reduce friction and prevent the formation of blisters, allowing you to stay comfortable and pain-free all day long. Whether you're working a long shift or engaging in intense physical activity, these socks are the perfect solution for your feet.</p><p>Compression socks have numerous benefits including reducing soreness and cramping in the legs and feet, improving athletic performance, reducing swelling and edema, decreasing the risk of blood clots, preventing varicose and spider veins, increasing muscular stability, speeding up recovery time, preventing injuries, and treating chronic conditions. They are safe to wear and have virtually no downside, except for the need to wear them properly to avoid bunching up. Compression socks are available in various colors and patterns and can greatly improve circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate various conditions.</p>
25 Apr, 2023
Haseeb Karim
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_NyaPiIZnNI4XBfFSTL3_DKsAC_w005ukBgptYP9qeqstj-BNoBRUiRsnGVI331xU9NIJQ9DE615T-ik7d51H5BIW-kQV2ZhLGLci4mKbl4_cl53XwuwTXjSyUN9xDh8QhSctN7quRl1__4Jxs49Ils"></figure><h2>Top 5 Travel Essentials for 2023</h2><p>Traveling can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re planning a long-haul trip or a weekend getaway, it’s important to be prepared for any eventuality. With the right travel essentials, you can make your trip smoother, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. Here are the top five travel essentials that you should consider when packing for your next trip.</p><h3>A good backpack or suitcase</h3><p>The first essential item on your travel list should be a good backpack or suitcase. Depending on the type of trip you’re taking, you may need to consider both options. A backpack is great for shorter trips, hiking, and outdoor activities, while a suitcase is better suited for longer trips and those that require you to pack more formal attire. When choosing a backpack or suitcase, look for one that is durable, lightweight, and has plenty of compartments and pockets to keep your items organized.</p><p>Additionally, it is important to consider the type of material used in the backpack or suitcase. A waterproof or water-resistant material is ideal for outdoor adventures or trips to areas with inclement weather. If you're traveling for extended periods of time, consider a backpack or suitcase with wheels for easier mobility.</p><p><strong>Try this: </strong><a href="https://shop.samsonite.com/luggage/luggage-sets/omni-pc-3-piece-spinner-set/68311XXXX.html">Samsonite Omni PC 3 Piece Spinner Set</a></p><h3>Compression socks</h3><p>Compression socks are important for travel because they help improve circulation and reduce swelling in the feet and legs, which can occur during long periods of sitting, such as during air or car travel. They can help alleviate discomfort, fatigue, and the risk of blood clots, particularly for individuals who have a history of circulatory problems or are prone to swelling. </p><p>Additionally, compression socks can also provide support to the feet, ankles, and lower legs, making them a beneficial accessory for individuals who are prone to cramping or soreness. Wearing compression socks during travel can help ensure that you arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore.</p><p><strong>Try this: </strong><a href="https://www.extremefitusa.com/products/travel-socks-3-pairs?_pos=1&_sid=20613e8a2&_ss=r&variant=40361972465706">Extreme Fit Targeted Travel Socks</a></p><h3>Portable charger</h3><p>Additionally, it is also important to consider the charging speed of the portable charger. Look for one with fast charging technology, such as Quick Charge or Power Delivery, to ensure your devices are charged quickly and efficiently. Also, make sure the portable charger is compatible with the devices you plan to use it with, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or cameras. </p><p>Some portable chargers come with multiple charging ports, so you can charge multiple devices at once. To keep your portable charger organized and protected, look for one with a built-in cable or one that comes with a carrying case.</p><p><strong>Try this: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-13000-Portable-Charger/dp/B00Z9QVE4Q">Anker PowerCore 13000 Portable Battery</a></p><h3>Travel Pillow and Blanket</h3><p>Having a comfortable travel pillow and blanket is essential for any long-distance travel, whether it be by plane, train, or bus. A good travel pillow should provide ample support for your neck and head, and should be lightweight and compact enough to pack in your luggage without taking up too much space. Additionally, the pillow should be made from a material that is soft and comfortable to the skin, so you can rest and relax in comfort during your trip.</p><p>Similarly, a travel blanket should be soft, warm, and comfortable, made from a material that is both durable and easy to clean. Ideally, the blanket should also be lightweight and compact, so you can easily pack it in your luggage or carry it with you on the go. Some travel blankets even come with a compact carrying case, making them easy to store and transport.</p><p><strong>Try this: </strong><a href="https://www.eddiebauer.com/p/82200822/packable-synthetic-throw-50%22-x-70%22?sp=1&color=Brown&size=ONE%20SIZE">Eddie Bauer Packable Synthetic Throw</a></p><h3>First Aid Kit</h3><p>Having a first aid kit while traveling can provide peace of mind and give you the necessary tools to treat minor injuries or illnesses. It’s always a good idea to keep a well-stocked first aid kit in your luggage, just in case. Having a first aid kit handy can also help you save time and money by avoiding a visit to a doctor or hospital for minor injuries. </p><p>It’s important to check the contents of your first aid kit regularly and replace any items that have been used or have expired. Having a first aid kit on hand can ensure that you’re prepared for any unexpected situations while traveling and help you stay safe and healthy during your trip.</p><p><strong>Try this: </strong><a href="https://www.redcross.org/store/deluxe-family-first-aid-kit/321275.html?cgid=first-aid-supplies#start=26&cgid=first-aid-supplies">Red Cross Deluxe Family First Aid Kit</a></p><p>These are the top five travel essentials that you should consider when packing for your next trip. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, these items will help make your trip smoother, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. With the right travel essentials, you can focus on enjoying your trip, rather than worrying about what you may have forgotten to pack.</p>
14 Nov, 2022
Eduard Gubarik
<p>Are You Ready to Be an Owner Builder? Eduard Gubarik of Builder Loans Helps You to Decide</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Rp9hQe45bNJg0djiYIybVHTmC97-frtchPh1cfLrEKmlKOPHpNvoEcExaW_r6Lxf4Msj0puklESMYA7jfP2cCJZlh9qd-mrThwghf3lm0bLpXkzFJ_S_s8QF793WffMQR46DDS5H_yFK0ikDaU3iFI9NLWz5Rdo5h61aIBmRZs9CvEN2T8_zDvGKp0aXMQ"></figure><p>In your mind, you can see it - your perfect dream home, one that sits along a lake or has a mountain view. You are at the right time in your life to build it and are ready to get started. One of the first decisions you face, however, is a big one: who will be in charge of its construction? While plenty of people choose to hire a contractor, you may be considering becoming an Owner Builder, which comes with undeniable advantages as well as a few potential negatives. Which one is right for you? As I have seen many times over my years at <a href="https://builderloans.net/">Builder Loans</a>, the time you take to make your decision can mean the difference between relatively smooth sailing and very costly storms.</p><h2>Everyone’s home build, experiences, and goals are different.</h2><p>First, before I start, let me say how important it is that you don’t compare yourself to other people who have been Owner Builders. Your friend down the street, for example, may have managed the building of his home, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Instead, ask him a few questions to see how his experience went. What would he do differently? What worked for him? How much of his time did it occupy? How easy was it for him to get a builder loan? Try to get his honest opinion on what being an Owner Builder is really like and factor that into your decision.</p><p>Now, let’s get into the pros (and a few of the cons of each one).</p><h2>You can save money by being an Owner Builder.</h2><p>It is true that by cutting out the contractor, you can shave off 15-20% of your construction budget and Owner Builder loan, which is significant. Let’s delve into what that really means. If you eliminate the contractor, you will be going forward without his padding for profit, overhead, and supervision fees. That equates to thousands of dollars that you can easily use elsewhere, be it a new pool or payments on your mortgage or insurance. So far so good.</p><p>Before you decide, though, remember something else you will be losing: the contractor’s expertise and supervision. The reality for many people is that they need a contractor’s ability to manage the building of a home. They don’t realize that by being an Owner Builder, they will likely encounter issues that can quickly make costs go right back up, including:</p><ul><li>Poor planning</li><li>Subcontractors</li><li>On-site accidents</li><li>Structural defects</li><li>Expensive delays</li></ul><p>Some of those issues can be anticipated with proper planning, of course. I only suggest that before you decide, you contrast the potential savings of going without a contractor vs. your own ability to manage a project that will throw a lot of surprises at you.</p><h2>As an Owner Builder, you can more easily verify progress.</h2><p>Without a contractor, information will come directly to you. This ultimately means three things: more transparency; more control over the details of the build, including the materials used and the quality of the work; and an ability to make changes more quickly.</p><p>Remember, though, that in order for the above to happen, you will need superior organization skills and a detailed understanding of how work will be directed from day to day. Without it, you may find yourself trying to sort out issues instead of enjoying the benefits of self-managing.</p><h2>If you are an Owner Builder, you will be able to directly manage payments.</h2><p>By controlling when and how payments are distributed to vendors, subcontractors, and manufacturers, you will hold people accountable for the work they do and give yourself a higher place from which you can negotiate terms and contracts. You can also avoid the material and labor markups that are charged by the middleman, a considerable advantage.</p><p>So long as you remain organized and have a solid accounting system, there are no potential cons to consider here.</p><h2>You can build a network that will benefit your construction project and possible work in the future.</h2><p>Labor is a big expense when a home is built, and tapping into any friends or family who have proven construction experience can help bring down costs. It’s also an excellent way to create a network to rely on when you need maintenance work or upgrades done down the road.</p><p>The potential con here is obvious: how much money you can save will be directly tied to how professional and reliable your friends or family members are. So, be careful to weigh your desire to save on costs vs. how much your network really can help you. Sometimes it’s better to pay more for verified experience so that expensive problems are less likely to arise from substandard work.</p><p>Now it’s time to talk about a few negatives that should be factored into your decision to be an Owner Builder.</p><h2>Owner Builder construction loans, including in California, are not easy to find.</h2><p>It is true that if you seek out an Owner Builder construction loan, you’re likely to have difficulty. Lenders are wary of cost overruns, poor construction planning, and delays in construction.</p><p>It is not impossible, however, to find an Owner Builder loan. At Builder Loans, we specialize in helping individuals to find financing for Owner Builder projects, and our terms and rates are very reasonable.</p><h2>Being an Owner Builder is a significant time investment.</h2><p>Remember your friend down the street who managed his own home build? He would tell you that in order to manage the construction of his home, he had to visit the site every day for hours. In fact, it was really like a second job, one that cut into how much time he spent at his real job. It’s something you never really realize until you’re knee-deep in blueprints, payments, and issues to resolve.</p><h2>Only you can decide if being an Owner Builder is right for you.</h2><p>Being an Owner Builder is incredibly fulfilling. You are directly involved in constructing the home that you may live in for years to come. It is very satisfying to manage the project from day to day, watching as your house takes shape and matches the vision in your mind. </p><p>To know whether personally directing the build is the best decision, remember to consider your own experience, time, and budget. An honest assessment of all three will help you make the right choice for you and your home. </p><p><i>Eduard Gubarik is the Founder/CEO of BuilderLoans.net, one of the best construction loan lenders in the industry. Eduard and his team know that the journey to a successful project isn’t always a straight line, so they are committed to being the financial partner their clients need. For more information about Owner Builder loans, please visit </i><a href="http://www.builderloans.net"><i>www.builderloans.net</i></a><i>.</i></p><p> </p>
26 Oct, 2022
Oleg Astakhov
<h3><strong>Dance With Oleg: World-Famous Ballroom Dancer</strong><br>By: Brittney Schering</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dppwFbSFhsQgFSLr-HSahFFjxwHotZtaiPZ9jtsJV-ZkgBec_DHpxl5KkqwYWOKDmL4Wsxo41e-8ffRfSgfqSFRxLtBko-NAq-OGtPgwqCwDLShGRDuUyfz3IAYWHmk1lf7h-5ElJdtm2VSqg0UOJEXiteKHdb6BgnPBwloB_UhVJaUACBpEPpSo"></figure><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dance-with-oleg/id1606162656">Oleg is known to dance</a> like everyone's watching, because everyone loves watching him dance. He struck global fame when his world-class ballroom dance skills achieved multi-platform viral status. Numbers don’t lie, and his YouTube channel has over 200 million views with more than 410k subscribers tuning in. The page, "Dance With Oleg," has surpassed 710k followers on Facebook. With more than 700k followers on Instagram, as well, Oleg Astakhov has a collective audience of 2.5 million followers, making him the most famous ballroom dancer in the world.</p><p>Oleg Astakhov is the world-famous, award-winning, professional ballroom dancer living in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to achieving celebrity status across the internet, Oleg Astakhov has launched the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dance-with-oleg/id1606162656">world's first Ballroom APP</a> - "Dance With Oleg" now available in both the App Store for iPhone and Google Play Store for Android.<br><br>Oleg was born in the small city of Lutsk, Ukraine. At age 16, he moved to Warsaw, Poland to study after becoming the National Latin American Dance Champion. He already won multiple Ukrainian National Titles in the junior and youth divisions of the Latin American dance program.</p><p>He moved to the United States in 2005 and started to compete as a professional ballroom dancer. Oleg achieved the status of winner and finalist in many more major dance competitions.</p><p>In 2007, he opened his first dance school, “Ballroom Dancing LA'' in Alhambra, California. During this time, he became one of the most highly sought after ballroom dance teachers in the industry.</p><p>Oleg opened "Beverly Hills Dance Studio" next in Beverly Hills, CA in 2010. This is when he started to work one-on-one with superstars like Selena Gomez. He is known for working with and teaching many of Hollywood's beloved A-listers, including Gwyneth Paltrow.</p><p>If you are interested in treating yourself to the exclusivity of private dance lessons with Oleg, yes, you can! The price is $500 per 45-min session, and while you may have to sign up months in advance, it’s more than worth the wait. Just ask Ariana Grande.</p><p>“I would like to share with the world how amazing ballroom dancing is: It stimulates your mind and makes you feel younger. It’s not only dance; you will be in touch with the art and music,” Oleg shared. Learn more when you download his <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dance-with-oleg/id1606162656">new ballroom dance app, Dance With Oleg</a>.</p><p>Oleg started his YouTube channel in 2017. Then in 2019, he opened ViBE, the first remotely controlled dance studio and creative space in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. In 2020, he opened Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Arcadia, California - joining forces with the world’s largest dance franchise. From there, Oleg started the world's first monthly subscription-based educational platform for ballroom and Latin dancing in 2021. Oleg just launched the world's first monthly subscription ballroom and Latin dancing educational app, "Dance With Oleg" in 2022.</p>
20 Jan, 2023
AJ Fusco
<p>Site Worker Innovates Workforce Marketplace and Free Training Program, Introducing Efficiency to Clean Energy Sector</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gqXtRoApW56q5cWQwBiLM5v8OPITdNjCCWJd-s8dIgstAKgiUjdELUXSVoQQXlUyn_JrUwnj4R7npAy7j-g6mrCXepgO5I7ZMYtsFQWcmbkyvSI-7wCKhNPdG4QwhA1iCWBDt_rBL5ZPGBgBVjlLZTesVWPYBif6-S6KxvsMmNmt8LZBiSUwJI_5LaMQGg"></figure><p>MIAMI BEACH, Florida–Sustainable energy companies that are concerned about the gap in skilled workers for their projects have a new marketplace at their disposal: <a href="https://siteworker.com/">Site Worker</a>. Founded by CEO AJ Fusco, the workforce platform is connecting skilled labor and subcontractors with clients for their jobs in energy projects, including biomass, energy storage, EV charging, solar, and wind.</p><p>“After analyzing the clean energy industry and assessing the pain points of companies and workers, I designed Site Worker’s platform as well as a training program as a solution,” says Fusco. “Our goal is to streamline the sustainable energy industry across the United States by providing flexible labor, a large labor pool, speed to hire, double accountability of workers through pre-vetting and reference checks, and payments that are processed within 3 business days of a project’s completion.”</p><p>Fusco is happy with the reception of Site Worker’s free training program, which assesses the skills needed for a client’s project and then helps workers to upskill. </p><p>“We have found that clients appreciate how quickly we can train talent and bring them up to the skill level required for a project,” he says. “Workers, for their part, like that they can learn useful skills that allow them to transition to different sectors. For example, while we can provide training in any clean energy sector, we are seeing many participants shift from solar to EV charging installation projects. And, with features like gamification, we are putting the fun back in clean energy jobs, which workers really enjoy.”</p><p>Fusco hopes that the launch of Site Worker and its services will strengthen America’s infrastructure as the demand for clean energy increases.</p><p>“Worldwide living standards are continuing to grow, and power consumption is projected to <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/oil-and-gas/our-insights/global-energy-perspective-2022">triple</a> by 2050,” says Fusco. “Site Worker will provide the efficiency and structure that both companies and skilled workers will need in order to meet that demand.”</p><p><i>Site Worker was founded by CEO AJ Fusco, a serial entrepreneur with fifteen years of experience in building workforce management technology, marketing, operations, recruiting, and subcontracting. The company’s mission is to help overcome the gap in the number of skilled workers available for America’s clean energy projects. Site Worker focuses on providing a large labor pool for both mid-size and Fortune 500 companies, pre-vetting talent, paying subcontractors within 3 business days, supplying clients with one bill, and gamifying the performance review process. The result is a workforce system that is streamlining how clean energy projects are executed.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Site Worker, please visit its </i><a href="https://siteworker.com/"><i>website</i></a> <i>or contact:</i></p><p><i>Site Worker</i></p><p><a href="mailto:press@siteworker.com"><i>press@siteworker.com</i></a></p><p><i>1-888-418-2530</i></p>
18 Oct, 2022
AJ Fusco
<p>Site Worker Launches New Workforce Platform and Free Training Program for Renewable Energy Workers </p><p>MIAMI BEACH, Florida–<a href="https://siteworker.com/">Site Worker</a>, which connects the clean energy sector’s top talent with the world’s best companies, has rolled out its new platform for workers, subcontractors, and clients as well as its free training initiative for participants seeking to upskill in the industry. The company, founded by CEO AJ Fusco, works to empower the skilled talent who work on America’s energy projects, including biomass, EV charging, and storage of solar and energy.</p><p>“We are very excited about launching Site Worker, as it means we are one step closer to our overall goal: helping to streamline the renewable energy sector through flexible labor,” says Fusco. “We are optimistic that we can help to strengthen the industry by widening the labor pool, focusing on speed to hire, providing double accountability of workers through pre-vetting and upfront reference checks, and processing payments within three business days of a project’s completion.”</p><p>Site Worker states that its free training program for energy workers has gotten off to a successful start. While the company is able to train talent in a variety of areas, many participants thus far have been solar technicians who now plan to work on EV charging installations. </p><p>“We are helping a lot of individuals to upskill and diversify their abilities to work on jobs in renewable energy,” says Site Worker. “Both our clients and workers have been very receptive to our offer to train talent for free. Through features like gamification, we are even showing them how fun it is to work on clean energy projects.”</p><p>Fusco is confident that Site Worker, with its platform and training program, has the potential to bring energy companies and skilled workers together to build the United States’ infrastructure.</p><p>“Our immediate goal at Site Worker is to help America’s energy sector to meet the growing demands of the 21st century,” says Fusco. “We are energizing the people who clean up our world and giving them the tools to get crucial work done for communities across the United States.”</p><p><i>Site Worker was founded by CEO AJ Fusco, a serial entrepreneur with fifteen years of experience in building workforce management technology, recruiting, and subcontracting. The company’s mission is to help overcome the gap in the number of skilled workers available for America’s clean energy projects. Site Worker focuses on providing a large labor pool for both mid-size and Fortune 500 companies, pre-vetting talent, paying subcontractors within 3 business days, supplying clients with one bill, and gamifying the performance review process. The result is a workforce system that is streamlining how clean energy projects are staffed.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Site Worker, please visit its </i><a href="https://siteworker.com/"><i>website</i></a> <i>or contact:</i></p><p><i>Site Worker</i></p><p><a href="mailto:press@siteworker.com"><i>press@siteworker.com</i></a></p><p><i>1-888-418-2530</i></p>
16 Oct, 2022
Suraya Sophia Tabesh
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rXidVPxTN6dqf87E62BkQuv5A0v3vdwG6anxqc97wy3X3wGYeseE2RJFobvhXI3jQk001KVUgDFQZiwzUCuwRqd03Sz4fYWpdh6wEpLY43QdjUdxKvhPkDs-ZIz7bIaT6WSvxMK91hyO7P3xmYKe4KM6nsjZA-WpB8_T4CKccu3ya2TNBr9ynxy-xF6rg2wTKANQkA" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Sophia Suraya Special Event: the Spirit of Healing</strong></p><p>Wednesday November 16, 2022, will mark a very special event for <a href="https://infinity-healing.com/.">Infinity Healing</a> founder Sophia Suraya, along with Tara Diana of <a href="https://www.spiritessencebytaradiana.com/">Spirit Essence</a>. Sophia and Tara join with special guest, the psychic medium Rickie Avitan of <a href="https://spiritsconnections.com/product/rickie-avitan/">Spirits Connections</a>, for an inspirational evening of healing and communication. The event will focus on sharing education on how to calm the mind and explore the pathway to becoming recharged, with the ultimate goal of receiving Divine Guidance.</p><p>Sophia Suraya is a divinely connected energy healer and spiritual life coach. She practices Reiki, Chakra Alignment, and performs healing sessions that are non-physical, non-intrusive, and non-denominational. She offers Energy Healing, Spiritual Life Coaching, Pet Energy Healing, and Cleansing for relationships, homes, offices, even vehicles.</p><p>Sophia offers multifacted healing sessions, including energy healing and Reiki, among others, with the singular goal of connecting with each and every client in a deeply personal way. She does not consider herself a traditional mentor or coach, but rather a spiritual companion along the journey of recovery, no matter what the trauma.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9AX91OscEvudZQ3BpT9mOWnyoDl6nD3DvZiajRZph_3sAtJYJ6ECC2--GA50zYeDAdORhFeThGR8-pYpfwsW-ZX9rPmUJYBqsNBaBaGrzoXN0iuPPIoP8oJX74WtZGwVs2ODjBM8bSs-uh-sZMrqLPBBTAJnDslFGmyAtDDXB6BwQ469sKwlKTrkBbD96LArXMDEAQ"></figure><p>Tara Diana is a Medium and Channel for Spirit in all forms. Like Sophia, she has an innate and divine ability to connect with Spirit. Tara brings loved ones, guides, helpers, elders, and other spiritual beings through. She works in multiple formats but favors Mediumship (the act of being a conduit for spirit to pass evidential messages on to others in this realm); Conscious Channeling (the act of allowing Spirit into one's physical body and providing information either through automatic speaking or writing); Trance Channeling (the act of allowing Spirit to take over one's body and use it to provide messages).</p><p>Tara also utilizes Oracle Cards, which allow her clients the clear ability to process the messages as they are laid out in front of them. Tara is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. She has read and taught all over Canada and the United States, with students and clients all over the world.</p><p>Rickie Avitan is a medium, a spiritual healer, and a clinical hypnotherapist. She provides her clients with an environment that is conducive to safe, competent and ethical practice. She is professional and puts her clients’ trust as her top priority. She is committed to helping clients achieve their optimal level of emotional, physical, and spiritual health.</p><p>Together, these three powerful healers are a force to be reckoned with. They have the ability to banish negative energy, open the flow of Universal Light, and promote healing in all aspects of life. The Spirit of Healing event is a unique opportunity to become part of something greater and experience transcendence with real and measurable results.</p><p>The event will take place at the Vancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. The doors will open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6:30pm. A light meal with beverages will be served. Tickets are $99+GST, and guests are asked to arrive by 6:00 pm.</p><p>Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel</p><p>1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B9 </p><p>For more information, or to book tickets to the Spirit of Healing event, visit <a href="https://infinity-healing.com/">https://infinity-healing.com/</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@infinity-healing.com"><strong>info@infinity-healing.com</strong></a></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Suraya Sophia Tabesh
<p><strong>Infinity Healing’s Sophia Suraya Pursues Innovative Holistic Healing Options</strong></p><ul><li><strong>More people seeking therapy & coaching than ever before</strong></li><li><strong>Traditional therapy sees limited results</strong></li><li><strong>Industry sees increase in holistic and spiritual approaches</strong></li></ul><p>The global mental health market value was approximately $383.31 billion USD in 2020 and is anticipated to reach a value of $537.97 billion by 2030. Essentially, people are troubled around the world - and are spending billions of dollars in trying to treat, understand, and cope with a vast array of mental and emotional disorders. Many professionals feel that we are currently in a mental health crisis, and traditional therapy only goes so far.</p><p>Sophia Suraya created<a href="https://infinity-healing.com/"> Infinity Healing</a> to combat this by approaching the global mental health pandemic in a way that is measurable, spiritual, but universal for all belief systems. She is a practitioner of Energy Healing, which address spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. “We are all 99.9% energy and 0.1% matter,” says Suraya. “And yet, we forget to care for ourselves on an energetic level.”</p><p>In her healing sessions, Suraya practices focused meditation and visualization techniques to help build a connection with her clients and, in turn, assist them in connecting to their deepest emotional states to release negative energy and thoughts. This type of healing has proven helpful with anxiety, depression, addiction, and other imbalances that create conflict and disorder.</p><p>Suraya has helped clients all over the world, as her services are available both in person - she currently resides in Vancouver - and remotely. The success of Infinity Healing is indicative of the global shift toward holistic health, which is an approach that considers multiple dimensions of health. Suraya encourages her clients - and everyone she encounters - to consider the entire person. “We are more than a body,” she says. “We must address not only the physical self, but also the mental, social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual aspects of ourselves.”</p><p>The holistic health industry, referred to as the complementary and alternative medicine market, reached over $100 billion USD in 2021 and is growing exponentially. However, it is still far outstripped by traditional medicine - which in many cases does little to ease clients’ discomforts, physical and otherwise. In addition, many who need help don’t seek it, as was demonstrated in a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO): as many as 80% of people with mental health issues aren’t even trying to get help.</p><p>There are a multitude of reasons for this, but common factors include the high cost of treatment, the lack of demonstrable growth after enduring traditional therapy, and the hesitation to take prescription medications.</p><p>Thus, more people struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse problems, emotional disorders, and more, are looking for new options. Infinity Healing fills the gap by providing a personalized service in which Suraya spends time getting to know her clients, and discovering the root causes of their troubles. She has a unique perspective, in that she herself once struggled with depression and anorexia. “I have been where many people are,” she says. “My problems began, as many others’ do, with childhood trauma.”</p><p>Sophia started life as the victim of war, fleeing from her native Kabul as a refugee. Her family settled in Canada and she has since found constant inspiration by her parents’ courage and sacrifice. “A desire to help them and others was forever instilled in me,” she shares. “I was driven to make a difference in other people’s lives from an early age and knew I could help in some way.”</p><p>Suraya provides a variety of services, including cleansings, reiki healing, and chakra alignment, among others. She strives at all times to make her services universal, meaning that a client need not subscribe to any particular belief system in order to receive healing. Her clients include Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, atheists, and others.</p><p>For more information, visit<a href="https://infinity-healing.com/"> https://infinity-healing.com/.</a> </p><p> </p>
16 Oct, 2022
Suraya Sophia Tabesh
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2nPaokRkrOmvOrVb7XKEi-beJ_Ks2qXS8IvBfing1731Le9JdUeLKy1khyzygFGu4abvG6HZt-F2AlAmXk37E3DNBqeZ86G3wJi7H5z4iyI9nin4gFbu1-C1kPDDaIw5XU3_q5nZrBK_7WWCVk3Kt_gJ7_8H6njMZDS3xSEi3Di_IVy8tz3Il8l59bJ-FSE9NXQTAQ" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Sophia Suraya Clears Relationships of Negative Energy to Give Love a Chance</strong></p><p>“Love is all you need,” claim the Beatles - but is that actually true in this ever-changing and chaotic world we live in? It seems that everything can change at the drop of a hat. One day we’re all living life normally - the next, the entire world grinds to a halt in the wake of a deadly sweeping pandemic.</p><p>The divorce rate, always climbing, jumped up during the pandemic, as couples were forced to quarantine together and little problems that could be previously ignored or swept under the rug were put under a magnifying glass. An unfaithful spouse found it harder to hide their illicit activities. Differences of religion or worldview became full-blown arguments - and with all disagreements, there was nowhere to go during lockdown.</p><p>“People fought about things that were never even issues before,” says <a href="https://infinity-healing.com/">Infinity Healing</a> founder, healer Sophia Suraya. “Whether to take vaccines, fighting over COVID restrictions, and even people arguing whether the virus was real or fake! People were already frightened and overwhelmed. Many suffered financially due to their workplaces being shut down. It was a high-pressure situation and may people simply exploded.”</p><p>Relationship conflict is nothing new. And though the pandemic has come to a close, for the most part, people are still suffering emotionally in the wake of it. “Many lost loved ones to COVID,” Sophia shares. “Many lost their jobs, lost their homes, lost relationships. Even building new relationships in the wake of these losses is such a challenge. Relationships new and old are still suffering.”</p><p>To offer comfort and healing in these uncertain times, Sophia offers sessions where she performs Relationship Clearing. “Yes, relationships can be extremely complicated,” she says. “But at its root, a relationship is simply a blend of energies: yours and theirs.” She says the trouble comes when those blended energies are cluttered by negative thoughts and emotions, fearfulness, emotional and spiritual imbalance, and can be negatively influenced by past trauma.</p><p>“All these things can create hidden obstacles that prevent a relationship from healing and growing,” she says. Her Relationship Clearing allows the release of this cluttered energy. She can work with both members of the relationship, or either of them alone. “Relationships that are for your highest good will find new levels of clarity and harmony, while recognizing alternative space to shift toxic and abusive relationships and have those disappear,” she says.</p><p>Sophia also does home clearings, vehicle clearings, even office clearings, as she strongly believes that these rituals remove stagnant and toxic energy and allow the flow of Universal Light to bring cleansing. As she always repeats, "we are energy and we are light and thus, we can heal ourselves of all that is no longer serving us our best, now. </p><p>For more information, or to book a Relationship Clearing session with Sophia and begin your soul’s cleansing journey, visit </p><p><a href="https://infinity-healing.com/.">https://infinity-healing.com/.</a></p><p> </p>
26 Oct, 2022
Suraya Sophia Tabesh
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/W_lJdczHGH-VnW7ZYQqoS1mJTvxH9KWYAldcX_AZq9ZTX6Wa9LHP-r2yWOlq6UCdAyIT-l6BBEkow7OmgiA-rJIBmSxun1fpeeT2hkr4LV-mBJEAi4rWoIxmo_0GEUdBJzqslzkvAJkRrO1Td2L0wJ2CglpE4z_1LrE-AYU8CH7TXbiZ_MuKh7HvzGCJL3CGbH_7kw"></figure><p><strong>Infinity Healing: Sophia Suraya Connects to Mind and Body for a Transformative Experience</strong></p><p>Sophia Suraya of <a href="https://infinity-healing.com/">Infinity Healing</a> has a unique vision. “A desire to help others and being part of positive change is what governs my life,” she says. She offers multifacted healing sessions, including energy healing and Reiki, among others, with the singular goal of connecting with each and every client in a deeply personal way. She does not consider herself a traditional mentor or coach, but rather a spiritual companion along the journey of recovery, no matter what the trauma.</p><p>Sophia started life as the victim of war, fleeing from her native Kabul as a refugee. Her family settled in Canada and she has since found constant inspiration by her parents’ courage and sacrifice. “A desire to help them and others was forever instilled in me,” she shares. “I was driven to make a difference in other people’s lives from an early age and knew I could help in some way.”</p><p>Even after surviving war and relocation, Sophia felt surrounded by chaos, both outside and within herself. “Every day was a struggle for me and I felt uncomfortable in my own skin, and for a long time battled with depression and anorexia. This was before I had any conscious awareness about energy healing.” She recalls a particular sunny day in August when she felt particularly tormented by her struggles. She was so overwhelmed that she had to pull her car over to the side of the road.</p><p>“I suddenly became so overwhelmed that it led me to weep unstoppably,” she recalls. “Pulled over to the side of the road, I looked up and asked, ‘Divine Spirit, I need your help!’ Somehow, I knew a force was around me willing to help and protect as I kept asking for guidance. Suddenly, I felt warmth and the sensation of someone hugging me. It was the most incredible feeling, and my sense of loss and deep sadness turned to tears of joy!”</p><p>From that surreal moment, Sophia was able to surrender herself entirely to a divine power. She felt literally yanked out of a dark place and onto her new path of enlightenment. She began a journey of knowledge into energy healing, and the more she learned, the more she realized that she already intuitively knew and had been practicing without even realizing it. “I began understanding sentiments I had never known or appreciated before, learning new senses, and effortlessly receiving Reiki harmony. I started becoming a pillar of light for which I understood was meant to define me. With my new enlightenment, I was able to heal myself and began exploring how my healing work could help others. My purpose has finally been made very clear to me in this life; to be a Conduit of Love, Strength, Compassion, and Healing!”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/oBAug5fkU1LmL82GYJ_Ox-oC1yvYn6rCd5CBn7stfHggaFtxsUr6RvIputL8juP_6jWlVIH12iQklunLOhNKza7dgeNIK-omv5oEi8bS5rvIcZ82aLNi-KgdXPvhuCsBVzsVivN36DLKMzAd5jG2S4-f61j4FCE3IVaXNmEHkPZPfCYp0sUxm57s9VzcdLPVVF_HHw" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>She is focused on the following areas:</p><ul><li><strong>Healing Sessions</strong> - Sophia serves as a Conduit of Universal Life Force energy to help balance body, mind, and soul. Her passion is seeing people become their highest selves and fulfill their destiny. Healing sessions are non-physical, non-intrusive, and non-denominational, serving as energy shifts transcending borders and symptoms of the body. Most healing is done remotely. Sophia’s gift is showing people the power of their own natural abilities, and she provides tangible tools in self-awareness, self-kindness, and growth, all to create healing of a profound, yet gentle, nature.<br><br><strong>Energy Healing - </strong>“We are 99.9% energy,” Sophia shares, “and only 0.1% matter. Yet we forget to care for ourselves on an energetic level.” In her energy healing sessions, Sophia connects with Angels, Ascended Masters, Galactic Beings and Spiritual Guides, using meditation and visualization techniques to release unwanted feelings, thoughts, and spirits. She helps clients shift their emotional and physical centers to treat anxiety, depression, and addiction. “These healing sessions guide you to what is needed most in that moment,” she says. “It becomes a beautiful way to step back into the harmonious flow of your own life and experience the inner serenity that is your divine birthright.”<br> </li><li><strong>Reiki - </strong>This time-honored system of Japanese healing is gentle, natural, and experiential. Its name means “divine wisdom” and “life force energy”, and Reiki can activate a more harmonious flow of life force energy through the body, enhancing its own innate healing ability. It is particularly effective across distances as it induces healing by calling upon one’s own life balance. “Reiki is a deeply relaxing experience that helps restore balance on a mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual level,” Sophia says. “It is a wonderful tool for anyone eagerly seeking help to let go of anger, worry, and fear, and to uncover divine peace, gratitude, and harmony.”<br> </li><li><strong>Ancestral Energy Clearing - </strong>Psychologists are familiar with generational trauma and are only beginning to understand the implications and effects it can have upon a person’s mental health. “On an energetic level,” Sophia says, “the influence of our ancestral lines and lives often manifest unconsciously in repetitive patterns and beliefs that can lead to depression, addiction, and even suicide. These burdens are not ours to carry.” Sophia applied a gentle release of ancestral blocks, wounds, and limitations, evoking a sense of lightness and liberation and allowing clients to finally experience freedom from these heavy chains.<br> </li><li><strong>Relationship Clearing - </strong>While most consider relationships to be the most complicated part of life, Sophia breaks it down very succinctly: “A relationship is simply a blend of energies: yours and theirs.” She shares that the complications arise when those energies become cluttered by thoughts, emotions, fears, imbalances, past experiences, trauma, and even simply misunderstandings. These can create hidden obstacles that prevent a relationship from healing, growing, or both. Sophia’s relationship clearing sessions facilitate the release of negative energy clutter, and she offers this service either to the couple or to each member individually. “Relationships that are for your highest good will find new levels of clarity and harmony, while recognizing alternative space to shift toxic and abusive relationships and have those disappear,” she says.<br> </li><li><strong>Chakra Alignment </strong>- The concept of Chakras comes from ancient Hinduism but transcends religion and is truly universal. “We all have 114 different Chakras, categorized into 7 major areas,” says Sophia. “This incredible network reaches from the crowd of the head to the root of your spine and beyond. The Chakras are the window to our innate energy source.” Sophia’s healing technique summons pure Universal Energy into the major Chakras, allowing cleansing and healing, the removal of blockages and negative energy, creating balance and well-being, and inviting peace. “The Chakra Alignment will work wonders for those who feel ‘stuck’, depressed, or ill for no apparent reason,” says Sophia.</li></ul><p>For more information, or to book a session with Sophia and begin your soul’s cleansing journey, visit </p><p><a href="https://infinity-healing.com/.">https://infinity-healing.com/.</a></p><p> </p>
02 Feb, 2023
Ryan Adams
<h2>The Inventor of the Exploding Bike Lock is Coming After Your Financial Advisor</h2><p><i>San Francisco, CA</i> - Daniel Idzkowski shook the world back in 2016 with his radical invention, the SKUNKLOCK, the first bicycle lock that fought back against bike thieves with noxious chemicals. The story behind the SKUNKLOCK wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment crazy idea built by someone frustrated by their bike being stolen, it was a crusade to pull the lid off a corrupted industry.</p><p>“The problem at the core wasn’t just that tens of millions of bikes get stolen every year, it was that every single bike lock company was lying to their customers about the effectiveness of their products,” said Idzkowski, regarding why he built the exploding lock. “It needed to be crazy,” when we asked why it needed to fight back, “our goal, first and foremost, was to make enough noise that everyone learned about the existence of angle grinders and that stronger or German steel won’t save your bike.” </p><p>When we asked why he thought bike lock companies were actively hiding the existence of angle grinders, he said simply: “who wants to solve a problem that leads to less profit?” </p><p>Idzkowski has since built a reputation for uncovering misleading marketing propagated by large monopolistic industries and building companies with a mission to right the wrongs. </p><p>With multiple companies popping up since SKUNKLOCK launched trying to solve the angle grinder problem, it’s safe to say Idzkowski accomplished what he set out to do, so we asked him what was next on his conquest for truth.</p><p>“I’m coming after your financial advisor,” he said, “the most corrupt industry today, plagued with misinformation and shady players, is unequivocally the wealth management and investment industry.” It’s well known that 2022 spelled the worst year for the traditional 60/40 portfolio in over 100 years, and Americans lost an estimated 7 trillion dollars in retirement savings. We asked Idzkowski what he thought about the last few rocky years in the markets: “everyone is distracted with commission-free trading apps and cryptocurrencies,” and “every financial advisor and wealth management app is using an antiquated model for asset allocation that no longer serves the needs of the modern investor, and the 99% are told lies to keep it that way.” </p><p>We were intrigued, why would everyone use a model that doesn’t work anymore, and why doesn’t it work anymore? “The reason is simple, the model was revolutionary back when it was published in the Journal of Finance in 1952, but the world has changed substantially over the last 71 years with technology and globalization at the forefront.” The model he was referring to is Strategic Asset Allocation, the gold standard of financial advisors and investing apps alike was derived from Modern Portfolio Theory, the original Ph.D. thesis from Harry Markovitz, published in 1952. “At the core, the model believes that because different asset classes like domestic and international equities are not perfectly correlated, if you put them in the same portfolio, you will benefit from diversification and lower losses in bear markets,” he said. But the problem is that correlations of these various asset classes in today’s world are highly variable and much higher than they were 70 years ago; what’s worse is that during a market crash when you need protection the most, they approach 100%.” </p><p>But what did this really mean for the portfolios of hundreds of millions of people that comprise trillions of dollars? Why is this really a problem? “Drawdown is the real epidemic in the investing world - people are no longer protected from it with these antiquated investing options available to them.” Drawdown is the losses a portfolio can see from its peak to bottom in a given period of time, for example, the drawdown of the 60/40 portfolio in 2022 was over 20%. “What most people don’t realize is that losses don’t have a linear relationship to gains, so when your retirement portfolio loses 30% like many did last year, you need 42% just to get your money back.” Why is this such a big problem? “Imagine the millions of people within a few years of retirement, now they have to work another few more years because that money is gone,” Idzkowski said, “and this compounds over 20 or 30 years: if young investors could have simply reduced that drawdown to 5% or 10%, they could have potentially retired a few years earlier or at least kept up with inflation.” </p><p>We asked Idzkowski what he believes are some of the most common lies, misinformation, or advice being spread to investors, Idzkowski noted that one big misconception is that “if you research a company enough, you can choose the right one, and you will beat the market. That one is very common, also, being told ‘don’t worry, markets go up and down; you can wait out the market crashes and you’ll be fine’ is another one that is prevalent“ Idzkowski said, “but some of the most harmful is that ‘you can diversify by simply buying and holding different passive ETF index funds like equities, bonds, international, and commodities and that will protect you from crashes and drawdown’ he said. We wanted to know what the risks are if we don’t change the way we advise investors and the asset allocation approach we use today: "just because investing in the 60/40 portfolio or passively in a basket of stocks and bonds over the last 30 years has averaged roughly 7% annually, doesn’t mean that you will get that over the next 30 years, and that’s exactly what happened in 2022" a scary thought. </p><p>We wanted to know what <a href="https://sidepocket.com/">Sidepocket</a>, his latest venture, was doing differently that solved this multi-trillion-dollar problem. Idzkowski realized that solving this problem was a massive and complex undertaking, “I guess some people refer to it as a deep-tech, in a similar space as artificial intelligence, it’s taken us over six years of research and development to get to the point where we performed the way we did in 2022, and our core technology has infinite potential for evolution and improvement.” </p><p>Sidepocket launched on iOS in a highly selective closed beta in June of 2022. “Sidepocket offers an investing platform and solution that allows investors to subscribe to multiple fully-automated asset allocation strategies that rebalance your allocation once per month to ensure you’re assets are always protected when there’s a bear market, and that you’re benefiting from growth when times are good,” Idzkowski said enthusiastically with a grin on his face. “Some asset managers and hedge funds call this approach tactical asset allocation, but what we’ve done is a bit more complex. The challenge was really how to take this highly sophisticated approach and technology for asset management, and make it work for investors that aren’t billionaires; it’s easy when someone is accredited, for someone unaccredited, not so much.” Idzkowski explained when we asked if this is something easy to build and why no one else has done it before.</p><p>“Our mission is to bring our asset allocation technology to the masses, not hide it away for the top 1% like most other hedge funds in the industry do. We have to ask ourselves, what would happen if we didn’t make general AI like ChatGPT available to anyone, but only those that could afford it, I surmise it could be a similar outcome if we just created a hedge fund for billionaires instead of a widely available investing solution for the 99%” Idzkowski said emphatically. </p><p>He shares that Sidepocket keeps a close eye on the latest developments in both technology and finance to serve its clients. Plans for 2023 include integrating crypto assets into the platform as a speculative ‘Sidepocket’ an investor can get exposure to, something he claims is more effective than a buy-and-pray strategy for cryptocurrencies. “Whether it's through partnerships with other companies, or by developing new products and services, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve for our clients. We are trying to help them build wealth over the long term and achieve consistent returns for the next 30 years, not the last 30. Our proprietary technology and our ever-evolving advisory engine are what will continue to set us apart in the future,” says Idzkowski. “We're looking to make a transformative leap in innovation in the investment world, starting as a B2C offering, and evolving into a universal API and integrable investing platform that could even help modernize existing Registered Investment Advisors” Sidepocket will officially be opening its door to the public on iOS devices on February 13th. </p><p>Sidepocket is a venture-backed deep-tech company in the wealth management space that offers various automated investing strategies. Clients can group strategies by their own investment goals and utilize advanced statistical analysis, quantitative modeling, and predictive analytics to reduce drawdown during bear markets and crashes, leading to better long-term returns. </p><p>Website: <a href="https://sidepocket.com/">https://sidepocket.com/</a></p><p>Contact: Ryan Adams, <a href="mailto:info@sidepocket.com">info@sidepocket.com</a> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Suresh (FindPro)
<p><strong>FindPro Builds Remote Teams with Top-Notch Talent</strong></p><p>· Forecast to be worth $100 million USD+ in 5 years</p><p>· New full-service app release date revealed</p><p>· Companies can now hire in real time</p><p>Hiring is always a tedious and time-consuming task. It’s hard to find and retain the right talent for the job, no matter the industry. Whether you’re a jobseeker, a hiring company, an agency, or recruiter, there is now a one-stop shop for connecting talent to hiring companies - finding the perfect fit for the job. Both tech talent and non-tech talent are now invited to post profiles with FindPro Group, Inc. CEO Suresh Chowdary has over a decade of experience and expertise in the IT industry and has branched out from his Wall Street roots into entrepreneurship. His superlative technical skills, paired with his strong leadership and communication abilities, allowed him to hit the ground running with his company. “There are no shortcuts in running a business,” he says. “I've learned the easy and the hard way.”</p><p>FindPro is a network that connects technically vetted software developers and non-tech developers with organizations that are in dire need of in-demand talent. FindPro caters to candidates, employees, agencies, and recruiters, and has received demand from bigger and bigger corporations that are immediately hiring for all types of positions. FindPro welcomes not only individuals, but also agencies and recruiters to mass hire bulk talent.</p><p>FindPro strictly vets its tech talent to ensure that only the highest quality agents are offered. Talent is available in many different specializations - there’s a pro for any skill. There are currently over a thousand job openings, so talented engineers, software developers, coders, and more can find their dream job.</p><p>FindPro is the ultimate on-demand platform for talent and firms, and is estimated to reach a market value of over $100 million over the next 5 years. In just a few weeks, FindPro will also release a revolutionary full-service app to put the hiring process right into your pocket. This will allow hiring in real time, and vetted tech talent can find the jobs they’re looking for more quickly than ever before.</p><p>Suresh Chowdary is thrilled with how his company has progressed. "To me, success is the amalgam of determination, talent, and a little bit of luck,” he shares. “I believe with these three inputs, we can build an organization that is both fulfilling for FindPro team, our talent and our customers.” </p><p>For more information, visit https://findpro.ai</p><p>Or check out the company’s social media:</p><p>Twitter: @Findpro_ai</p><p>Facebook: @FindPro</p><p>LinkedIn: @Findpro </p><p>Instagram: @Findproai</p>
31 Oct, 2023
Suresh (FindPro)
<p><strong>FindPro Announces Release of App Letting Tech Companies Hire in Real Time</strong></p><p>Wilmington, DE - Remote hiring company<a href="https://findpro.ai/"> FindPro Group, Inc</a>. has announced that within the next 12 weeks, it will be releasing a full-service app that will serve as an on-demand platform allowing tech companies to hire in real time. Tech talent as well will have the full spectrum of FindPro’s services right in their pocket, allowing qualified professionals to find jobs more quickly than ever before.</p><p>The tech industry has a global market value of approximately $5.2 trillion USD, and the US has the lion’s share at about $1.6 trillion USD. Within this industry, a significant amount of time and money is spent searching for qualified professionals for a variety of positions, from coders to software developers to website designers and more.</p><p>Until now, there has not been a viable option for hiring tech companies when it comes to finding qualified and vetted professionals in a timely manner. In fact, the current average hiring process for an IT professional can take anywhere from weeks to months - during which time no work for which that individual is being hired for can be performed. Background checks, interviews, reading through resumes - the vetting process needs to be thorough to ensure that the individual being hired is a quality professional capable of performing the job duties.</p><p>With FindPro's new app, that lengthy process can now be cut down to mere hours. FindPro's team does all the background legwork for both candidates and potential employers. FindPro goes over resumes, records candidate interviews, performs background checks, tests candidates’ skills, contacts former employers - and then creates a profile that can be used for any potential employer. Hiring companies need only download the app, select what they’re looking for, including time frame and pay rate, and obtain a list of qualified, pre-vetted tech experts ready to work.</p><p>FindPro is dedicated to a timely hiring process; currently, as the company prepares to launch the new app, the average hire time is just 5 days, significantly less than the typical weeks-long or months-long process usually required for a company to find, interview and hire a candidate. Even now, before the app has officially launched, certain roles at FindPro are filled the same day. </p><p>This process will become significantly faster with the release of the real-time app. Every job filled at FindPro saves companies and candidates an average of 50 hours, and the company currently sees a 97% retention rate.</p><p>FindPro was created by CEO Suresh Chowdary, who has spent over a decade on Wall Street working with some of the world’s largest IT companies. His work in the IT industry demonstrated the clear need for a reduction in money and man-hours spent during recruitment and hiring. He is pleased with the expansion of FindPro and anticipates significant company growth with the new options the app will offer.</p><p>Suresh adds that while the company is primarily focusing on tech talent at this time, plans for expansion include offering opportunities for non-tech professionals, such as writers, graphic artists, bloggers - any job that can be performed remotely, essentially, is slated to become part of FindPro’s vast network. “We are currently accepting both tech and non-tech profiles on our website and app,” Chowdary says.</p><p>The team at FindPro is currently preparing the app for launch and ensuring that it is packed with all the features of the website, which includes a developer’s community, the option to hire for specific skills, job alerts, an extensive search platform, and more. Chowdary adds that the company's ability to quickly connect hiring companies to tech talent is the reason for its success. “Based on current growth, the company is estimated to be worth $100 million USD within the next 5 years,” he says.</p><p>The team at FindPro is optimistic about the firm's projected growth for 2023 and is excited about the launch of the real-time app. “To me, success is the amalgam of determination, talent, and a little bit of luck,” Chowdary shares. “I believe with these three inputs, I can generate an organization that is both fulfilling for my employees and my customers.”</p><p><i>FindPro is a network designed to connect technically vetted software developers, as well as professionals in non-tech fields, with hiring organizations in need of high-demand talent. FindPro caters to candidates, employees, agencies, and recruiters.</i></p><p>For more information, visit<a href="https://findpro.ai/"> https://findpro.ai</a></p><p>Contact Suresh Chowdary - info@findpro.ai</p>
21 Feb, 2023
Gil Novaes
<h2>Paws For The Forest Reveals New Campaign Push for 2023</h2><p><i>Fort Lauderdale, FL</i> – <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">Paws for the Forest</a>, the non-profit arm of natural pet product company Native Paw, has revealed an updated campaign strategy for the coming year. In 2022, the reforestation project was able to reach its goal of planting 500 trees in the Amazon rainforest, with the help of the global online community it created. Now Paws for the Forest hopes to double that number in 2023.</p><p>The initial campaign was focused on social media, primarily Instagram, and invited those with a canine compassion and interest in Amazonian reforestation to simply post a picture of themselves with their dog on the non-profit’s social media. Then, for each picture received, Paws for the Forest would plant a tree in the Amazon rainforest. Contributors would also receive a sample of Native Paw’s ethically sourced natural pet care products, which include ingredients from the rainforest itself.</p><p>Native Paw and Paws for the Forest founder Gilberto Novaes states that within the first two months of the initial campaign, his team was able to create the world’s largest online reforestation pet community. “In actuality,” he shares, “we’re among the first of our kind. We felt it was a novel concept to pair pet ownership with a desire to give back to the planet, and we’re very pleased with the success we’ve seen, both in the reforestation efforts and in our partners’ responses to our products.”</p><p>Paws for the Forest has plans to ramp up its efforts this year. Thus far, the organization has seen contributors from over 40 different countries, showing a global interest in the efforts to rebuild the Amazon rainforest. Native Paw’s global initiative was created to foster an environment of sustainability, says Novaes. “We wanted to put together a community where humans, animals, and nature can unite, and to promote a culture of sustainability,” he states. “In particular, we at Native Paw hope to show other businesses that success is possible in alignment with environmental preservation.”</p><p>Native Paw is preparing to launch its e-commerce site, offering natural pet care products with ethically sourced ingredients, many from the Amazon rainforest. “It was when we were formulating our products that we were struck by how diverse and rich the Amazonian biome is,” says Novaes, adding that the new products will feature ingredients like Maracuja for calming, Pracaxi as a moisturizer, Andiroba to fight fur loss, Copaiba oil as an antiseptic, Camu Camu for antioxidants and vitamin C, and more.</p><p>“Sustainability is the key to keeping the ecosystem alive,” Novaes says. “Hence why we’re expanding the Paws for the Forest campaign this year. We want to challenge the world to become engaged with real change. A business can make the extra effort to follow sustainable practices and still experience success.”</p><p><i>Paws for the Forest, created by Native Paw, is a non-profit organization that works to protect and conserve wildlife habitats, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. The organization aims to protect endangered species and their habitats through scientific research, education, and community engagement.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">https://pawsfortheforest.com/</a></p><p>Contact Gilberto Novaes at <a href="mailto:contact@trynativepaw.com">contact@trynativepaw.com</a></p>
22 Feb, 2023
Gil Novaes
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kIp6mf_Az7sueXPLRZgzYTqc_ABg2lbr9twHPYip7U3IW43NG9oODfubhRho8zrQ5gTp2DjvTPlFvgogx2OdksLz-d3R-aOEf7bdzuqTDluzNStAV6qEDn3PTpkO1WzDFc0-3Dj3URDhgE3O93qnry8"></figure><p>Paws For The Forest: There is Hope for the Wonders of the Amazon</p><p>The Amazon Rainforest is a breathtakingly beautiful and diverse ecosystem that is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna. It is characterized by towering trees that can reach up to 300 feet tall and lush, dense vegetation that provides shelter to millions of species. The forest is a canvas of greens and browns, punctuated by the vibrant colors of exotic birds, insects, and flowers. The sounds of the rainforest are equally awe-inspiring, with the chorus of exotic birds, the rustling of leaves, and the buzz of insects creating a symphony of natural sound.</p><p>As one of the world's largest tropical rainforests, the Amazon is also home to thousands of species of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. From the majestic jaguar and Amazonian river dolphin, to the tiny but deadly poison dart frog and the giant Victoria Amazonica water lily, the Amazon is a showcase of nature's diversity and beauty.</p><p>In addition to its stunning beauty, the Amazon Rainforest is also a vital component of the planet's ecosystem, providing critical ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, air purification, and water regulation. The rainforest is also a source of inspiration and wonder, and continues to captivate people from all over the world with its magnificence and diversity.</p><p>However, this lush green paradise is in mortal danger. The Amazon has two faces: one is the verdant tropical paradise, hosting a wondrous ecosystem; the other is a wasteland stretching for miles upon miles, the site of slaughtered trees and ruined vegetation, where 85 acres of trees are cut down every single minute.</p><p>Deforested sections of the Amazon are characterized by the removal of native vegetation and the replacement of it with crops or pasture land for cattle. These areas often feature bare soil and sparse vegetation, with a fraction of the biodiversity found in the intact forest. Deforestation has far-reaching impacts on the region, including soil degradation, loss of habitat for indigenous species, and alterations to regional climates and water cycles.</p><p>In addition to the environmental consequences, deforested sections of the Amazon also often result in social and economic marginalization of local communities, particularly Indigenous peoples. As traditional livelihoods and cultural practices become unsustainable in deforested areas, many people are forced to migrate to cities in search of work.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/s3cK22qdSMLbj2duW6mVNzB6sOCyJy1vF7Ms_ZhmObfCpiqhfB25ez5I2Sry5kUZan4RQMtvYsvgRCRC6iViybkdaseysSLMO8X72_mdZVQfwn4P2ZiNXO-1imZ_v8nKdFS0-9f5Z1bjDiaXc_qQh2I"></figure><p>One organization is committed to making a difference: natural pet product company Native Paw created the non-profit Paws For The Forest to help protect the Amazon rainforest. In 2022, Paws for the Forest ran a social media campaign encouraging dog lovers to post pictures of their dogs - with the promise that for every picture posted to the non-profit’s social media platforms (particularly Instagram), the company would plant a tree in the Amazon rainforest.</p><p>Native Paw/Paws for the Forest founder and CEO Gilberto Novaes saw a way to use the bond between humans and dogs as a tool to engage people in conservation. This creative and innovative approach has allowed his non-profit to plant 500 trees, as well as build a global community of supporters from over 40 different countries.</p><p>“We seek to take steps towards restoring the Amazon and addressing the impacts of deforestation,” says Novaes. “The long-term goal of stopping the felling and restoring the ecosystem is an ambitious one, but with the support of our community and continued efforts, it is possible to make a positive impact.” He adds that the importance of the Amazon rainforest to the health of the planet cannot be overstated, and the work of organizations like Native Paw is crucial to ensuring the preservation of the rainforest for future generations.</p><p>With the support of its partners, local communities, and the Paws For The Forest community, Native Paw is working to restore the Amazon Rainforest by planting new trees. This remarkable initiative aims to bring back the once-thriving forest, which has been devastated by excessive felling.</p><p>To reach as many people as possible, Native Paw is utilizing social media networks, particularly Instagram. The organization is running a campaign in which for every photo posted of someone with their dog who loves the rainforest, a tree will be planted in the Amazon. Customers will also receive a high-quality product made from natural ingredients for their dogs, who are an important part of their lives and play a role in helping to achieve the mission. The entire campaign is being funded by Native Paw.</p><p>According to Novaes, "Not only are we working to restore the forest, but we are also supporting local communities, cooperatives, and families. We are demonstrating that when people come together, the impossible becomes possible. We have the power to change the future of the Amazon and ensure its preservation for future generations."</p><p><i>Paws For The Forest, created by Native Paw, is a united community with one goal: to save the Amazon Rainforest and the planet. To be part of the reforestation pet community and give back to the Amazon, which has already given so much to humanity, please visit </i><a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/"><i>https://pawsfortheforest.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Gil Novaes
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tlVh833nZjCbzS6nPtSzwU5IzHMBEzEcjfXDTfvP2vYeBx7KD5ReCXxm53ZbSmByILoziLbJIZGpF3o0EHsFlSrQcZqiRatQzrYLRdiumJstGFdJETTvgw7rUN_pO80mOpHbFCJwGarXvHzbRkmfZSk"></figure><p>Can Man’s Best Friend Help Save the Amazon Rainforest? Native Paw Says Yes</p><p>The Amazon rainforest is a diverse and vast tropical forest in South America that is home to a rich array of plant and animal species. The forest is characterized by its high humidity, heavy rainfall, and warm temperatures.</p><p>The landscape of the Amazon rainforest is dominated by towering trees, lush vegetation, and winding rivers. The forest floor is covered in a dense layer of undergrowth, and vines and lianas (woody vines) drape from the trees. The sounds of the Amazon rainforest are a symphony of birdsong, insect chirps, and the rustle of leaves in the wind.</p><p>The Amazon rainforest is also home to a large number of indigenous communities, who have lived in the region for thousands of years and have developed a deep connection to the forest and its resources.</p><p>However, the Amazon rainforest is also facing significant threats, such as deforestation and degradation due to human activities like agriculture, logging, and mining. This is having a profound impact on the region's biodiversity and the livelihoods of the indigenous communities who depend on the forest for their survival.</p><p>To combat this crisis, Native Paw, founded by Gilberto Novaes, has created its rapidly expanding global community, Paws For The Forest. This initiative aims to end the destruction by bringing nations together worldwide, with the support of our furry friends. With a growing number of trees planted, Native Paw is committed to starting the multi-generational process of halting deforestation and reviving an ecosystem that is crucial for the survival of our planet.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/nwYO-9F05Pwb7jCO7nbgC2o3dTf5x55omH23Vn_BxVg0xeFEUzvXLraA_7hgROR5mQrz0bSMe3Tu03GM7-wt7n7_9aSvOhnbuZqiBE-4sdAt2o7ofilttCEb-XY5hzJc3uE33jkHVpsXx79-M8NlgoM"></figure><p>Paws For The Forest is helping the rainforest in several ways. One of the main ways is through reforestation. The organization plants trees in the Amazon Rainforest to help restore the areas that have been impacted by deforestation. Additionally, by raising awareness and engaging people around the world, Paws For The Forest is working to reduce the demand for products that contribute to deforestation and encourage more sustainable practices. By uniting people and their dogs, Paws For The Forest is building a strong community with a shared goal of protecting the rainforest and the planet.</p><p>Paws For The Forest operates through a combination of community building, fundraising, and reforestation initiatives. Here is a general overview of how it works:</p><ul><li>Community Building: Paws For The Forest seeks to bring together people and their dogs from around the world who are passionate about protecting the environment and preserving the Amazon Rainforest.</li><li>Fundraising: Paws For The Forest raises funds through various means, including the sale of eco-friendly pet products and by encouraging its community members to participate in campaigns, such as posting photos with their dogs to raise awareness and support for reforestation efforts.</li><li>Reforestation: The funds raised by Paws For The Forest are used to support reforestation efforts in the Amazon Rainforest. The organization works with local communities and partners to plant trees and restore the areas that have been impacted by deforestation.</li></ul><p>Overall, the goal of Paws For The Forest is to create a global community of people and their dogs who are united in their efforts to protect the rainforest and the planet. By leveraging the power of community and social media, Paws For The Forest hopes to raise awareness and drive meaningful change.</p><p>Founder Gilberto Novaes holds a strong belief in both environmental protection and the power of coming together as a community. He believes that by acknowledging our interconnectedness with nature, we gain a deeper understanding of our responsibility to care for the environment.</p><p>"Thankfully, there are many like-minded individuals who are dedicated to saving the forest," says Novaes. "At Native Paw, our goal is to bring people from all over the world together and amplify their efforts to protect the environment. It's a mission that affects us all."</p><p>To create a global community dedicated to rainforest protection, Novaes and his team sought to utilize the strong bond between humans and their canine companions. The result is the creation of the largest reforestation pet community in the world.</p><p>"Our community is made stronger by the connection we have with nature, represented by the bond between us and our dogs," says Novaes. "With this strength, we can make a positive impact on the Amazon Rainforest."</p><p><i>Paws For The Forest, created by Native Paw, is a united community with one goal: to save the Amazon Rainforest and the planet. To be part of the reforestation pet community and give back to the Amazon, which has already given so much to humanity, please visit </i><a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/"><i>https://pawsfortheforest.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Lizzy Yang Liu
<h2>Lizzy Yang Liu Nets Several Nominations, Wins for “A Matter of Time” and “She is Dangerous”</h2><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kJy5jnBpXd7PZkO_c2qihrFRsUdvxMHZxLMz341kJte5iX-HEaDDUjezaa-4juHeGa0j1XcHjXOGpH5MfZhLGP0kmHSxYi-C8huHavthovKD3dzbhvQMnGI2rwwRV6ZR9GWmsS-Q7pVl8YiMkAXJMYO97h7YndgGrKJzHVvXQnFvryAZHIiQcFhUGgSSSTwRaD0mWQ"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – After winning the Remi Awards and earning a place as a selection of LA Shorts Film Festival and Hollyshorts Film Festival, A Matter of Time, a short film directed and produced by Lizzy Yang Liu has received another round of nominations in 2022. </p><p>Rising industry talent Lizzy Yang Liu also recently served as producer/director for the film She is Dangerous, released in 2021. With a string of nominations and awards, praise for her work, and experience working with some of the most experienced actors in the industry, Yang Liu’s career is being afforded greater opportunities through her success. </p><p>With a deep passion for filmmaking, Yang Liu is using her voice to propel the careers of talent of all backgrounds such as LGBTQIA individuals, women, and BIPOC. Lizzy Yang Liu has a resolve to change how the industry looks, ushering in new voices and, accordingly, new stories to be told.</p><h2>Director/Producer Yang Liu</h2><p>As a film producer and director, Lizzy Yang Liu has written and directed several award-winning films, including A Matter of Time, World Without End, and Tessellation. Liu’s productions have won many international film festivals, such as LA Shorts (Oscar, BAFTA qualified), Holly Shorts(Oscar qualified), WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, and New York City Independent Film Festival. </p><p>Currently, as a co-producer, she is working closely with Academy Award winner Donna Gigliotti and Academy Award nominee Diane Quon in the post-production and distribution process of an award-winning documentary Wuhan Wuhan, and an indie feature film Nezouh funded by BFI and Film 4. Nezuoh recently won The Audience Award in 2022 at the Venice Film Festival and was selected by the Busan International Film Festival. Lizzy Yang Liu is developing her career as a multi-media producer, Co-founder, and CEO, she recently found a Startup company "Invisolve Studio". The business is trying to explore and integrate resources and connections in the entertainment industry, including AI technology, visual arts, films, and music.</p><h2>“A Matter of Time” Receives Slew of New Nominations</h2><p>A Matter of Time most recently earned the 2022 Anatolian Film Award, status as a featured winner of the London International Monthly Film Festival, as well as a nomination in the Silicon Beach Film Festival® and the Golden Short Film Festival.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ufnC2Ivq_NQMf7cWhr33yeKpAU23npT0SGN-OcVvlD-FxCO66WDc9fO8dQnfTZ8XihQoNZC_N28JBofPDXUrxRpJn-IJ8sBMmcyPCn8rg0Yd1LBFD4BG3HtxucTNAMZoDYcTv40NeKiDUzMf9ypibfYFEnkQ_srqEA4CYk9EM2cn045Kj8vH1P-24dxD39jQgc8Kyg" alt="屏幕快照 2020-05-08 下午8.02.52"></figure><p>The film has received consistent praise for stellar performances from the main cast, as well as stellar direction and production standards set by director Lizzy Yang Liu. “As an Asian female indie filmmaker in the industry, I spare no effort to speak my voice to the public through my film,” she said when speaking to TheNerdDaily. With A Matter of Time, Liu sought to shed light on less represented stories in Chinese society and conflicts between generations A Matter of Time is a drama that centers on a mother-daughter relationship within the context of intergenerational tension, economic stress, and gentrification</p><p>Lizzy Yang Liu is currently working on a feature film adaptation of A Matter of Time.</p><h2>Suspense Thriller “She is Dangerous” Receives Glowing Reception</h2><p>“She is Dangerous,” a short film produced and directed by Lizzy Yang Liu recently won the award for Best Thriller at the Hollywood Gold Awards, earning young filmmaker Yang Liu another win in a string of successes.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gKtrnDaWLlNLzmMgcJ_QzliBf__P0nVI9EiqfhHJgHYU3ygC_M2VHlwiEJWtqu71Ab4Usz0-Vht5qeza7T9RAdR8SjqwNxQ87-QEr8SeqMTfZmRLSi0S6DMgumFm7skfHLawaXZJw7jk_bCKJvFbiqwfDTL3kXVCRMswrai_9R39e0AglTWMHW0QTxY5qInXLp-qHg" alt="She is Dangerous poster-laurel 拷贝"></figure><p>On the film, Lizzy Yang Liu served as director, writer, producer, and editor of “She is Dangerous”, a film about a boy who specializes in perfume and decides to make a “special” gift for his beloved neighbor girl. The film won the Hollywood Gold Medal for Best Suspense Film and was nominated for an Honorable Mention at the New York Film Awards.</p><h2>Leveraging Industry Success for More Diversity</h2><p>In her production and direction work, Lizzy Yang Liu has expressed through projects like A Matter of Time and Nezouh not only a capability for helming projects disrupting the white-washed film scene of Hollywood, she thrives doing so. In providing a voice to communities of diverse backgrounds, Yang Liu is slowly helping to shift the narrative to underrepresented communities around the world.</p><p>Both breaking from the status quo while meeting the industry standard, Lizzy Yang Liu is changing perspectives through film, art, and an element of social clarity in her work. </p><p><strong>Yang Liu (Lizzy Liu) is an accomplished and award-winning producer and director based in Los Angeles. Currently, she is a co-founder and CEO of a startup Invisolve Studio, producing cutting-edge creative content, including AI Visual Art, Films, and sound design & music. After Yang graduated from Emerson College with an MFA degree, she moved to Hollywood to pursue her dream in the entertainment industry. She works as a creative executive in Starlight Media Inc. (Crazy Rich Asians, Midway) in charge of the independent films department and supervises the “Stars Collective” program to support BIPOC and female filmmakers. She is now exploring and breaking the boundaries of the art and entertainment industry with her professional experiences, organizing and blending technology with all art forms of projects and services with the mindset of an innovator and entrepreneur.</strong></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Lizzy Yang Liu
<h2>Lizzy Yang Liu is Slowly Changing the Face of Hollywood</h2><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/d6CkTUwgojGHLVFtJT1QBQjqOGImXmLw63LFHFxJvg6Z0assPhhUoZLync4s-3xA7_pKlv_wSdTl8FXMCjzbS7-T1cbnKzjwIk6Mc1WW6e15a-S29FcuL4dpxEg6RgPY7SV_-BGhTu5YVFmYH_ZK2FKC-nuT3uCOSHimdjfwlk43S1dGs2xvqQnHukQ4Dy8oA6oAzQ" alt="Lizzy-Photo3"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – A director/producer/writer based in Los Angeles, California, young filmmaker Lizzy Yang Liu is changing perspectives, one audience member at a time.</p><p>Having graduated from Emerson College earning her BFA degree at Beijing Film Academy, and subsequently, her MFA degree in Film and Media Art, Yang Liu is no stranger to hard work. She describes utilizing film as a medium of communication as well as art, “I believe that everything that happens in our daily life is a representation, which has a deeper meaning,” Yang Liu said. “I enjoy observing, thinking, reflecting, and communicating my ideas to the audience by using visual and audio language because I believe that film as the most effective art format can always offer a positive influence to the public and justify unexposed inequities.”</p><h2>Advocacy for Diversity in Film</h2><p>In charge of the “Stars Collective” program as the Executive Officer of North America, Lizzy Yang Liu supports BIPOC and female filmmakers with a $50-100M funding pool. As a film producer and director, Lizzy has written and directed several award-winning films in the past, including A Matter of Time, World Without End, and Tessellation. </p><p>Tessellation is set in the alleys of New York City, focusing on LGBTQ+ concepts throughout modern history in the US. The story describes the love stories of three different female characters in different generations - 1959, 1979, and 1999, each with a particular set of challenges colored in part by the era they dwell in.</p><p>Recently winning in the LGBTQ+ category in the Florence Film Awards, the film signifies a greater message that Lizzy Yang Liu hopes to express in her career. “As an artist, I have a strong responsibility to reveal the unexposed side,” she said when interviewed for another short film of hers, A Matter of Time, which follows a 70-year-old resident living in an area in the midst of a redevelopment, coming to grips with the realities of gentrification while balancing a relationship with her daughter who lives in the city.</p><p>Through these different but equally progressive film concepts, Lizzy Yang Liu presents difficult truths about the experiences of a diverse set of demographics. In coloring the world with different colors and distinct experiences, Yang Liu’s films feel real, while offering an intimate perspective that feels almost mystical in their ability to forge a connection with the audience.</p><h2>Building a More Diverse Hollywood</h2><p>Lizzy has no intention of stopping and knows the power that her skill in the medium affords her. “Our key is to explore a new path in [...] culture rather than following other previous pioneers. There is so much potential we are imagining for the next steps,’ Lizzy explains. In being part of the future of filmmaking in reflecting aspects of today and yesterday to express the makings of tomorrow, Filmmaker Lizzy Yang Liu has a distinct style and a purpose driving every project she leads.</p><p><strong>Yang Liu (Lizzy Liu) is an accomplished and award-winning producer and director based in Los Angeles. Currently, she is a co-founder and CEO of a startup Invisolve Studio, producing cutting-edge creative content, including AI Visual Art, Films, and sound design & music. After Yang graduated from Emerson College with an MFA degree, she moved to Hollywood to pursue her dream in the entertainment industry. She works as a creative executive in Starlight Media Inc. (Crazy Rich Asians, Midway) in charge of the independent films department and supervises the “Stars Collective” program to support BIPOC and female filmmakers. She is now exploring and breaking the boundaries of the art and entertainment industry with her professional experiences, organizing and blending technology with all art forms of projects and services with the mindset of an innovator and entrepreneur.</strong></p>
27 Jan, 2023
Shaunak Misra
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/nzx5sMqLMfOKXAfYRAPMyAPCGIufJY_vWA1eTeLnFAkCD-6ktL0etJZ4QgY1hkvW-VqVgMe4WFW50y_6fJdtbkz5tgUQy7h4zD8g0_IjeQPG8KHcVVB5--Y-jYaTTRz4o8GpEJAeJAlG1mxHxV6_UUKXnP1aJJMTz2xxZljHwwzp1HeiOtnLbBOZeUcsOqlKf_vAWQ" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Shaunak Misra of Dumont Global Points to History for Valuable Investment Lessons</strong></p><p>New York based investment fund, Dumont Global recently welcomed its newest partner, Shaunak Misra. Serving as both partner and senior analyst, Misra will be focusing on research for Dumont’s orphaned assets strategy. Formerly a senior analyst at SoftBank Asia Investment Fund (SAIF Partners), where he led public and private investments across consumer, financials, and technology, Misra holds an MBA from Columbia University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charter holder.</p><p>Misra says that he graduated business school into a very hot market. “Pandemic-induced stimulus had dramatically increased liquidity in the market,” he shares, “and most of my friends had started dabbling in options trading. For a period of time, it seemed surreal – can stocks only go one direction?”</p><p>Options trading is buying or selling options contracts, which are agreements giving the holder the option to buy or sell a collection of underlying securities at a set price by a particular date. As the market hit new highs, Misra turned to history to guide his decision making and he was reminded of several key lessons.</p><p>First, he emphasizes that the chief feature of a speculative episode is the development of something seemingly new and desirable – tulips in Holland, gold in Louisiana, dotcom during early 2000s, real estate and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) during the global financial crisis (GFC), and special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) and cryptocurrency (bitcoin et al) during the current paradigm.</p><p>Second, he points to two types of participants in economic bubbles, a term that refers to an economic cycle characterized by a rapid escalation in market value, especially in the price of certain assets. The types of participants are:</p><ul><li>Those who are persuaded that some new price-enhancing circumstance is in control and they expect the market to stay up and go up indefinitely.</li><li>Those who perceive or believe themselves to perceive the speculative mood of the moment - essentially, they feel that they can get out at the right time.</li></ul><p>Third, both these types of participants are programmed for sudden efforts at escape. So, the unwinding of this bubble should be swift and dramatic. For example, let’s go back to the example of the "tulipmania" which affected Holland in the 17th century. An increased demand for tulip bulbs caused a huge surge in the market, across all classes, reaching its height in late 1636 and early 1637, after the prized bulbs had already been planted for a spring bloom. Certain types of tulips were more desirable and people actually mortgaged their homes to purchase them, with the hopes of profiting from resale.</p><p>What actually happened was that these purchases were purely speculative, made by people who had never even seen the bulbs. Investors lost confidence in the market, possibly because of an outbreak of bubonic plague that occurred in Haarlem, drawing attention away from a tulip auction. In any event, the market crashed and the bubble popped almost overnight.</p><p>The fourth historical lesson that Misra shares is that those who are saved from these market crashes are required to resist two very compelling forces: powerful personal interest that develops in the euphoric belief; and pressure of public and seemingly superior financial opinion that is brought to bear on behalf of such belief. Misra uses the term euphoria as it pertains to the top of an investment cycle, which, according to investor psychology studies, is usually a prelude to the market’s downturn.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7M1kHdqLVMBBtkqfZdyXTgL7aAFeNJgWdSLC1NlgOE82Y5NR9NUBMTeReRFWuW6eIo7VUuPVD1NB3hSD4qu4I4-BSopvNCz15SNjWNPYF7ztpqRK6NLdIxLReopYe0AUDw3kNIKl9dRIMpMOmZommbtvr-b6VVKjbQE1EpcGIhIC2j0EVU8-TgFg3N8gYz3q14bLYA" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>For example, with tulipmania, those who had no personal interest in the flowers may have been less motivated to jump on the tulip bandwagon, and were saved financial destruction when the bubble burst; in the same vein, those who resisted peer pressure to invest astronomical amounts of money in tulip bulbs were also saved from financial ruin.</p><p>Fifth, Misra points out that when people do achieve wealth, they push against the idea that their newfound riches are fortuitous or undeserved. They wish to think their new wealth is because of their superior ability/insight/intuition. For example, in 1929, Paul M. Warburg (an eminent banker and founding parent of the Federal Reserve) warned of a bubble and the public claimed that he was "sandbagging American prosperity". Similarly, Roger Babson made a forecast of a crash in 1929 and was dismissed by famed economists such as Irving Fisher.</p><p>And lastly, Misra states that two factors contribute to investment euphoria: the brevity of financial memory and specious association of money and intelligence. Per the first, people tend to forget financial disasters as a society, and the next generation gains confidence in a particular market without paying attention to the past; and per the second, people tend to associate wealth with higher intelligence and ignore the role of chance.</p><p>Misra considered all these historic lessons in thinking about the current environment, and came to the conclusion that while the timing of the unwind was impossible to predict, Dumont’s belief in the unsustainability of the current euphoria was strong and the team decided to use that insight to manage their portfolio risk, which has worked out well for the company.<br><br>Website: <a href="https://dumontglobal.com/">https://dumontglobal.com/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:sm@dumontglobal.com">sm@dumontglobal.com</a></p>
27 Jan, 2023
Shaunak Misra
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rY-ONwicaS-4YRxw7yBN3zoCKv8h1rQDS3wgQzcfYzHrKZ4Srg_pWAkAF6rQizRIYHO5FFAcYjG_Q--3-OXz_y5VGodciwb0bxdObDJulEp3zqEs6ZTlPfNo4b8dxhJav6SGd6t9cPTlm0vQS5ilSOHb5o7pewzpkqHsNeV95RclQergsq2URpS97hO660-GXOsLNQ"></figure><p><strong>Dumont Global’s New Partner Shaunak Misra Shares His Investment Philosophy</strong></p><p>New York based generalist investment fund, Dumont Global has welcomed its new partner and senior analyst, Shaunak Misra. Launched in 2018, Dumont Global focuses on orphaned assets, which is Misra’s current focus with the company. Some examples of orphaned assets include niche industries, esoteric geographies, and unclassifiable securities, which are often small, mid, micro cap companies.</p><p>Misra was formerly a senior analyst at SoftBank Asia Investment Fund (SAIF Partners), where he led public and private investments across consumer, financials, and technology, Misra holds an MBA from Columbia University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charter holder. His vast experience and successes in the investment industry have led him to develop his own investment philosophy, which he is willing to share.</p><p>Misra describes this philosophy as looking for businesses trading at or less than half of their real business value, run by owner-operator management teams with long-term accretive capital allocation. "The essence of the strategy is to find misperceived quality in areas of the market that are overlooked” he says. He focuses on trying to find dislocations, understanding why those exist and reasons for those to close out in favor of his view. </p><p>He says that he looks for four key aspects, all of which contribute to his interest in investing in a particular business.</p><ul><li>Business Quality – Misra looks for high quality businesses that earn high returns on incremental capital invested that can be sustained for a period of time.<ul><li>What does the company do and how does it make money? How sustainable is the current business model?</li><li>What are the competitive advantages of this business and why do they exist?<ul><li>Entry barriers</li><li>Customer switching costs</li><li>Intangible assets (brands, patents)</li><li>Network effects</li><li>Cost advantages (cheaper processes, better locations, unique assets, greater scale)<br> </li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Management Quality – Who is leading this business and what do we know about them?<ul><li>How is management aligned with shareholders? What are their incentives?</li><li>How has management allocated capital historically?</li><li>What has been the track record of management decisions – have they displayed independent thinking?<br> </li></ul></li><li>Scalability and Growth – What is the total opportunity? How is it split currently? Why will the company be able to grow going forward? What is its right to win? How will economics change once the company scales?<br> </li><li>Valuation – What are the right valuation metrics? What’s currently built into the stock price? How and why do you think differently? Why is your method of valuing the company logical? What is your investment time horizon?</li></ul><p>Misra thinks that having a checklist approach that attacks these questions (and more), helps minimize errors in the investment process.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://dumontglobal.com/">https://dumontglobal.com/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:sm@dumontglobal.com">sm@dumontglobal.com</a></p>
27 Jan, 2023
Shaunak Misra
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/LOiY5XaO8EY11BouxSQED1resANVqe-iDjkhIQzbA_dbPIYFsThtELVxWYQMD13bFu6Z2M3CX9GHaNHTl2X0_XYvXAjFlvHF7FAp6X2MUd19bX4tulOU-ovzg4SvqqQIeQq9Mo6Ulu2TGCO6newOIcuDUIhaAPElshnIk2a_g3AaOQZ1pYgC1c4eSjWZjAXseR6t3g" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Shaunak Misra of Dumont Global: Tips on Navigating a Bear Market</strong><br><br>Shaunak Misra is the new partner and senior analyst at Dumont Global, a New York based investment fund that focuses on orphaned assets, such as niche industries, esoteric geographies, and unclassifiable securities, which are often small, mid, micro cap companies.</p><p>Misra shares that 2022 has been a year like no other, with record highs in inflation which have prompted interest rate hikes exceeding any level that most market participants have ever seen. Consequently, risk-assets have seen a sharp contraction in price. Misra teamed up with his Portfolio Manager to analyze some lessons from great investors that Dumont Global is using as a guide in today’s markets.</p><p>The great news is that any investor can benefit from these lessons. For those new to the investment milieu, a bear market refers to “a decline of 20% or more of a major stock market index, such as the DJIA or S&P 500, for a sustained period. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market, a period marked by market gains of 20% or more” (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/bear-market/#:~:text=Economists%20define%20a%20bear%20market,gains%20of%2020%25%20or%20more.">Forbes</a>).</p><p>Essentially, bear markets can be characterized by pessimism and low confidence among investors, when they seem to ignore good news and consistently sell as quickly as they can, which causes prices to drop even more.</p><p>Misra and his team have the following tips for navigating a bear market:</p><ol><li><strong>Focus on cash flow</strong>. Companies with positive free cash flow (FCF) can de-lever (reduce leverage and pay back debt) and buyback their stock. Stocks reliant on EV/TAM or EV/sales valuation require multiple-rerating, a ponzi-esque dynamic.<br> </li><li><strong>Focus on low leverage</strong>. Companies with appropriate leverage can play offense in the downturn. Appropriate leverage is very sector-dependent. Also, leverage should be lower at the portfolio level – bear markets give you better forward-looking returns, so you don’t need the leverage.<br> </li><li><strong>Simplify</strong>: sell marginal positions so attention can focus on finding the next big winner. Over-diversification is acceptable and sometimes even <i>needed</i> in a bull market. You should concentrate in a bear market: finding the companies that will exponential returns and avoiding (or shorting) those that will bankrupt.<br> </li><li><strong>Extend time horizon</strong>: This one is counter intuitive. In bear markets, everybody faces redemptions and managers become short-termist, trying to avoid negative months. You will see a lot of situations that are “a clear double on two years, but dead money for six months” that nobody wants to own. Conversely, in roaring bull-markets you should be <i>more short-term</i>, doing more merger arbitrage and hedged trades (hedging your trades to protect against potential losses).<br> </li><li><strong>Don’t become a macro trader</strong>: Bear markets are caused by macro factors: a recession, rise in interest rates, spike in oil prices, etc. It’s tempting to focus your attention on those factors to predict when the market will turn but this is impossible. Instead, remain focused on picking single-name securities that are priced for an asymmetric risk/reward, under a variety of macro-outcomes.</li></ol><p>Misra adds that it’s important to keep in mind that the “pendulum swings both ways” – markets can become overly exhuberant in good times and overly pessimistic in bad times, following some of these lessons can help be more balanced and grounds-up in their assessment of the merits of an investment.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://dumontglobal.com/">https://dumontglobal.com/</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:sm@dumontglobal.com">sm@dumontglobal.com</a></p>
17 Oct, 2022
Rachel Burnham
<p><strong>SurfCT, Healthcare Practice Design & Technology Solutions Provider, Opens New Office Featuring Educational Facility</strong></p><p>NEW YORK, New York – <a href="https://www.surfct.com">SurfCT</a>, a Design & Technology solutions company focused on the healthcare industry, has announced the opening of its new office in New York City’s Trinity Building. The new location features an educational facility and adds to the company’s existing Los Angeles, California office to better serve clients from coast to coast. </p><p>The company has also revealed that it is currently in the process of replacing its gas-powered fleet of company vehicles with Tesla electric service vehicles to help reduce its carbon footprint. SurfCT plans to replace its entire fleet of service vehicles by 2024.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://ucc034b9aaf0bf9e8af53194c18c.previews.dropboxusercontent.com/p/thumb/ABpZ0K9gG_QNvlQ9nXgdMHx7O0i7c1gZTMpkl8GG0WEuQR8Je520_gi7UD0DlrmzdLyP0KUKzYthryYDTnhVT_J2Wd2hAEsmzag8-6TXc5ueuI6pzd8Ek5B772q2wVEA0OiioKRjkZboz73MgGzE40BNgSuGYKBptAWnscn8Cug2uqBfLYF035807f3xj-AS5fmTxA6RjVeWCM2rwZrhnVsHFtrxErAQLgBeXKZ7bFz0FiE__o67__EuCtvnBk8KUglgSXicLBHy7GSQHKThtGTS_Vl-R0KEU5TmhjNJI6oFUzbQf7bXSZaoMhaCNbw0W3fu7x0ldwCeWFd1ZgCRTlEE8bjn27uctKC7ALRNY0KFekD8XMt896lPZeHgJbG3OqGepM8O7BaFIQmSZeg_HL9P3Qkj3SZzOwhBpVf8dakrRQ/p.png"></figure><p>SurfCT along with its founder/CEO, Paul Vigario, have pioneered a full range of healthcare-focused IT solutions that connect design & technology with treatment philosophy to help healthcare providers enhance their brands. </p><p>Vigario founded SurfCT in 2003 after graduating from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s degree in Management/Computer Information Systems with a focus on healthcare technology. With two decades focused on healthcare technology and IT integration, SurfCT has worked with more than 12,000 practices worldwide, Vigario has become an expert on how a dental practice should look, function, and operate in the present day.</p><p>“I created <a href="http://www.surfct.com/">SurfCT</a> so dentists and surgeons around the world can blend the latest in high-quality technology systems to achieve automation,” said Vigario. </p><p>Vigario and the SurfCT team work with each client to understand their vision, provide seamless integration of front office, clinical treatment systems, patient experience systems, mobile connectivity, hardware, true digital workflow, and offer ongoing world-class technical service, support and data protection programs. </p><p>“Our team consistently offers innovative means of providing reliable, informative, modern fully-connected technologies and custom new practice dental design solutions for dentists and patients alike,” said Vigario. “With design and technology being merged by SurfCT in dental and medical practices, the level of automation and success is limitless.”</p><p>SurfCT consists of IT professionals; Design & Technology experts that work alongside a team of engineers, trainers, and digital marketing professionals who assist with all aspects of business, practice, and workflow beyond basic IT services.</p><p>“Dentistry is a $110 billion dollar industry projected to be a $200 billion dollar industry in the next five years,” said Vigario. “SurfCT is connecting the dots to ensure our doctors are maximizing their potential and ultimately achieving their version and realization of success. When everything is connected you create new possibilities, execute your vision and elevate your life.”</p><p><i>To learn more about SurfCT, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>website:</i></p><p><a href="http://www.surfct.com"><i>www.SurfCT.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>On instagram </i></p><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/SurfCTcom"><i>www.instagram.com/SurfCTcom</i></a></p><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/PaulVigario"><i>www.Instagram.com/PaulVigario</i></a></p><p><i>email:</i></p><p><i>Hello@SurfCT.com</i></p>
10 Jan, 2023
Sameer Agrawal
<p><strong>Remote Staffing Takes the Chaos Out of Tech Recruitment</strong></p><p>Kate Ruwe is a product manager at a leading software firm in the San Francisco Bay. When she’d begun hiring new software developers for her product in 2016, she’d never imagined that over 40% of them would be people working remotely. </p><p>With the pandemic, Kate was forced to expand her horizons and hiring strategy. “It’s been incredible.” says Kate, “When the pandemic began, I never imagined that I would stumble upon an ingenious solution. Most of my top hires were made overseas and we’ve saved over $100,000 in the last quarter alone.” </p><p>Kate won’t stop bragging about it with her colleagues. She also says that they are accountable and proactive and are able to anticipate problems beforehand and solve them before they even occur. “It’s as if I’ve hit the treasure chest. Life has become so simple. They’re almost always available and accountable. And they always, always deliver on time.”</p><p>With the advent of Covid and work from home becoming the norm, recruiting and retaining talent has become a challenge for the industry, as a result, finding the right talent at the right time remains a topic of concern. According to the US Labor Department forecast, the global shortage of developers might reach<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/08/is-there-a-developer-shortage-yes-but-the-problem-is-more-complicated-than-it-looks/?sh=d4935573b8e0"> </a>85.2 million by 2030. </p><p>To help companies overcome this challenge, on-demand recruitment software and services have come into play. On-demand recruitment is a specialized recruiting solution with a focus on flexibility, speed and industry-specific talent expertise. When a company has limited resources, or there is an immediate demand for resources, on-demand recruitment can be thought of as “leasing” a team of recruiters to enhance a company's in-house talent acquisition capabilities. On-demand recruitment provides companies with the flexibility of choosing when and for how long they need talent acquisition services based solely on needs.</p><p>It is of no surprise that traditional models of hiring have failed both the recruiter and candidates and hence problems of the great resignation, moonlighting, silent quitting, etc. are arising. The only way to survive this especially during times of recession is by hiring smartly. </p><p>"Remote-work is big reality of today’s tech industry and is only going to grow more in the future, and by hiring remotely, tech companies solve their talent resourcing challenges in the best way possible" says Buta Singh, Founder & CEO at Workfall which is a tech-hiring platform that helps software companies hire qualified & pre-vetted coders remotely.</p><p>Language barriers and logistics of training continue to derail several hiring managers away from remote hiring. To top it, there’s this age-old stigma around the quality, reliability and communication with offshore workers. But time and again, the advantages of remote hiring have far outweighed the downsides of remote hiring. The most obvious is that it allows you to tap into a global talent pool. More importantly, in the post-pandemic world, remote hiring is unavoidable and for good reasons. With the pandemic, the majority of the world has found remote hiring to be a better alternative to expensive and cumbersome local hiring. </p><p>While local hiring has its merits, remote hiring is certainly becoming more popular. The leading tech-giants and startups alike have jumped on this bandwagon and are moving towards higher effectiveness and overall work-satisfaction. Singh claims that there has been a big increase in traffic and searches on Workfall.com being made by recruiters looking to hire pre-vetted remote developers. Even with the pandemic out of the picture, the old ways of working are not making a comeback anytime soon. Remote hiring, when executed with intelligence and strategy has a host of benefits which all the tech companies should certainly explore to get the right mix of talent.</p>
25 Oct, 2022
Ryan Becnel
<p><strong>Energea Introduces Revolutionary Renewable Energy Investment Product </strong></p><p>CHESTER, Connecticut – The evolution of saving money (which we often call “retirement planning”) has impacted American lives as much as any other policy or technology in the past 150 years.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ETrMGtNoG7H_hjTpaML_im9BuGAH9uB_3gQYfnsMR3Sfao-NrZLvdcGM7s8PdrPNyBhAVk3mQJqkEdm8jJheKP4Wo1Dga23IBQNECadbsSx6SyHi7tMnqIBULFawaLweKY3LNG-EiKGttkCKJE4HWy1O_q-2WLguzob08MBSgNwCMXbdsW99-yhWxg"></figure><p>In 1875, American Express created the first pension plan. To qualify for an AMEX pension, you had to be more than 60 years of age, have been employed by the same company for at least 20 years, have been recommended for retirement by a manager and have received retirement approved by the board of directors.</p><p>Pensions were the only real choice for workers (beyond leaning on family and traditional savings) until 1978 when the Carter administration created the 401(k). The 401(k) led to many more Americans saving for retirement. It was an economic success, although it is debatable who did better with the 401(k) system: the worker or Wall Street.</p><p>Today, retirement planning is changing again and for the better. Individual Retirement Accounts (or IRAs) give workers a tax break for saving for retirement like 401(k)s, but can be directly controlled by the workers themselves. That means far fewer layers of fees are paid to managers and exposes the investor to far more options than stocks and bonds which can help the shrewd worker disassociate from macroeconomic trends.</p><p>IRAs are especially useful in today’s economy. A Bloomberg Economics report recently put the chance of recession in the next 12 months at 100%. Pretty lousy odds. </p><p>Inflation, currency, and an uncertain world order will take a toll on all retirement plans that aren’t aggressively ballasted with alternative assets with low correlation to the stock market. Pension funds and 401(k) plans exclusively managed by Wall Street will likely suffer the greatest losses.</p><p>Energea created the Energea IRA to help investors diversify their store hold of wealth. Unlike bitcoin or some of the other options out there, global portfolios of renewable energy projects are real assets that produce an inflation-adjusted commodity (electricity) which is sold through long-term contracts in multiple currencies. Investing in renewables in this way will ensure more investors catch the uplift generated by the fastest growing source of energy while also providing the uncorrelated ballast every retirement plan needs as we brace for market turbulence.</p><p>Energea’s investors have enjoyed a realized internal rate of return (IRR) of more than 12% since the launching of the platform in 2020. Energea has continuously identified lucrative solar projects for their investors inside three portfolios: Solar in the USA, Community Solar in Brazil, and Solarize Africa. Most investors spread their investments in Energea across multiple portfolios. </p><p>Energea serves as an asset manager responsible for vetting projects and ensuring ongoing performance across the lifespan of each portfolio.</p><p>Yet, unlike the retirement plan managers of old, Energea strives to continuously improve the investor experience and deepen the relationship and transparency between investors and the assets they own.</p><p>Of equal importance, Energea believes that retail investors are the missing wedge of the global energy transition. Many of our investors are concerned about climate change and want to help deploy resources that contribute to the decarbonization of our energy grid. Other investors are simply looking to improve the performance of their investment portfolios with double-digit yields that can be compounded on a long-term basis.</p><p>The United States faces formidable challenges and the future of its economy and climate change are two of the biggest. Perhaps new investment products that capitalize on the demand for renewable energy, delivered directly to investors through a transparent platform, like the Energea IRA, can be the solution for both. </p><p><i>Mike Silvestrini is a co-founder and managing partner at Energea. Prior to Energea, Mike was co-founder and CEO of Greenskies Renewable Energy, one of the largest commercial and industrial solar firms in the United States. He has managed multiple renewable energy funds worth more than $750 million in aggregate and has overseen the development of more than 400 renewable energy projects. He and his partners sold Greenskies in 2017. </i></p><p><i>Mike served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa, and continues to serve as a board member of the Big Life Foundation, a wildlife conservation non-profit based in Kenya.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Energea, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Ryan Becnel</i></p><p><i>ryanbecnel@energea.com</i></p><p><i>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energea.global/ </i></p><p><i>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/energea.global/ </i></p><p><i>Twitter: https://twitter.com/energeaglobal </i></p><p><i>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energea/ </i></p>
30 Jan, 2023
Shaunak Misra
<p><strong>Dumont Global Names New Partner, Shaunak Misra</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Generalist long/short hedge fund, Dumont Global has just announced that it has named a new partner, Shaunak Misra. Dumont Global’s strategy focuses on assets which fall outside the scope of traditional asset managers due to mandate or behavioral constraints. As a Partner and Senior Analyst at Dumont, Misra will be leading research into Dumont’s “orphaned asset” strategy.</p><p>Before joining Dumont, Misra was a senior analyst at SoftBank Asia Investment Fund (SAIF Partners) from 2016-2019, where he led public and private investments across consumer, financials, and technology. Misra received his MBA from Columbia University where he was selected for the Value Investing Program and was on the Dean’s List. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Delhi University where he ranked at the top of his class. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charter holder.</p><p>A spokesperson for Dumont has stated that the company is pleased to be promoting Misra to the status of full partner based upon his experience and inside knowledge in the industry. He will be focusing on leading research across both currently owned and prospective companies. The firm currently has about $163 million under management and Misra’s expertise will add to the company’s select team of professionals.</p><p>Misra’s research into orphaned assets will include the type of asset class that is neglected by large institutional investors owing to mandate or behavioral constraints. Examples include things such as frontier markets (Venezuela, Argentina, etc.), litigation finance; micro-cap stocks; essentially, anything unclassifiable. The company describes cannabis in particular as the “perfect orphaned asset”, as it involves significant growth, low participation of professional investors, and complicated regulations. </p><p>Dumont launched an investment vehicle into cannabis, psychedelics, and other active substances in January of 2022, and Misra will be leading the research into the industry. The firm currently has several professional investors, including several high-profile individuals, who have expressed good faith in Misra’s abilities. Misra will continue to improve Dumont’s focus on compliance needs of larger, institutional investors.</p><p>Dumont Global was founded as a private investment partnership in 2018 by Chris Yetter and the partners of 3G Capital. The partnership manages one of the largest portfolios in the U.S. regulated cannabis industry, including assets in cultivation, processing, brands, and retail stores. Dumont also invests in research on novel therapeutics for mental health disorders such as psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT. Dumont Global is headquartered in New York City, NY.</p><p><i>Dumont Global is a private investment partnership specializing in orphaned assets, hedge funds, and cannabis. Dumont also invests in novel therapeutics for mental health disorders.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://dumontglobal.com/">https://dumontglobal.com/</a></p><p>Contact Shaunak Misra: <a href="mailto:sm@dumontglobal.com">sm@dumontglobal.com</a></p>
02 Nov, 2022
Ashraf Asker
<p><strong>AMINNAH, Organic, Cruelty-Free Skincare Company, Launches New Aromatherapy, Holiday-Themed Collections</strong></p><p>TAMPA, Florida - The woman-owned skincare company, AMINNAH, which produces organic, cruelty-free, and vegan-friendly handmade products, announces the upcoming launch of its Aromatherapy Collection. The new skincare line will include aromatic room sprays, multiple styles of melting wax cubes, a variety of high-end aromatherapy candles, and even soy wax-based massage candles. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2RxcR2T10TAtgr_QR5aONsLQDv-ijpPx-85LHZkwIpqBwb9z6M_S3Lr2oGyheUVO8022N3oxck6x5fCKvmaAjHpiROMUVf4engBBV3ybZ7KZCEvlDV7Uiy2ddL2CshsOHVDxCgIRqhfNbnD4PqWz4mCV0hbHpRttgJZ-3e4uVXgytTBkwkJjlhaN3W_53w"></figure><p>Mai Asker, the owner, also reveals the release of its new limited-time, special edition Halloween and Christmas collection. </p><p>Tampa, Florida-based AMINNAH recently moved into its new 30,000-square-foot warehouse and is also rebranding itself with a newly created logo, and product design. Asker reveals she has begun focusing on the e-commerce side of her business. </p><p>Asker has always had a passion for creating clean and natural products that make women look and feel beautiful. In 2016, she began developing different scents and combinations of ingredients. She started out selling her products on Etsy, and quickly noticed that users were enjoying one of her original products, the “Unicorn Dreams” Body Butter. </p><p>“All of our handmade products are vegan-friendly and are made with high-end, all natural, and organic ingredients,” said Asker. “We use my original formula and carefully craft each and every one of our products to cater to those looking to have healthy, nourished, and hydrated skin. Our goal is not only to promote healthy skin care but to also inspire other women world-wide. We offer a variety of skincare products, including body lotions, whipped shaving soaps, body oils, and sugar scrubs.” </p><p>According to Asker, within the next five years, she sees AMINNAH entering beauty and health stores across the United State, while her online revenue reaches $20M per year. </p><p>“We don't only want to be in big chain stores, we also hope to position our products on the shelves of small businesses and local boutiques,” said Asker. </p><p><i>For more information about AMINNAH and its products, please visit its website or contact </i></p><p><i>Service@aminnah.com </i></p><p><i>www.Aminnah.shop</i></p>
07 Dec, 2022
David Johnson
<p>Starting Over Is Worth the Risk: The Inspiring Story Behind Digital Marketing Leader Ever Prosper</p><p>As much as American society admires individuals who go against the grain, breaking from the norm can feel scary. There is safety in doing things the way they have always been done, after all, even if it leads to stagnation or dissatisfaction. So, when we hear about people who step out of their own ruts and go after something better, we are reminded that it can be good to challenge ourselves. The story of David Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Dallas-based, affiliate marketing company <a href="https://everprosper.co/">Ever Prosper</a>, shows that any of us can, indeed, find the success we seek if we are willing to work for it and think differently.</p><p>“At Ever Prosper, I am having a great time working with small businesses and Fortune 500 corporations to increase their sales using our customized digital marketing strategies,” says David. “However, my company wasn’t always so successful. I wasn’t even in the online marketing industry. Instead, I was working with Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Johnson in the service industry, where we survived paycheck to paycheck.”</p><p>David reveals that as he worked for years in customer service, call centers, and cable TV installation, he was always grateful for the ability to provide for himself and his family. However, he grew frustrated with the precariousness of his finances, as paychecks were immediately spent, and he also sensed that he could do more with his life.</p><p>“I had always been fascinated by the stories of entrepreneurs and thought that digital marketing sounded like a lot of fun,” says David. “I had just sat on the sidelines for a long time, looking at the life I wanted for myself and my family but unable to provide it. That all changed when I decided to step forward and reinvent myself and my career. I chose to go after the life I really wanted with everything I had.”</p><p>With money in short supply, David resolved to teach himself everything he could about online marketing for businesses. He read every book he could get his hands on, taking notes, and he listened to the advice of industry experts. As he did, he discovered something that both surprised and excited him: he had his own ideas for digital marketing strategies.</p><p>“While I was admittedly a newbie, everything I was learning made a lot of sense to me, and I could see how to take it all one step further and create new strategies,” David remembers. “I began writing down everything in my head, and I envisioned having my own digital marketing company, Ever Prosper.”</p><p>When David founded Ever Prosper in 2015, he faced the same battle encountered by every new entrepreneur: how to cultivate clients. He put his own online marketing strategies to the test, and the phone started to ring.</p><p>“It only took about six months for my family and me to be 100% supported by Ever Prosper,” he says. “Granted, it was six months of very hard work, which continues today, but my dreams of being a self-sufficient entrepreneur and of leaving the service industry were realized. I was able to come alongside large organizations and form partnerships that kept pushing Ever Prosper higher in the industry.”</p><p>Today, David works with his Dallas team of marketing experts to accelerate the growth of businesses through Ever Prosper’s customized, systematic digital marketing strategies. Their clients span the United States and come from all industries, including real estate, aerospace, healthcare, entertainment, education, and health and wellness. </p><p>David attributes the success of Ever Prosper to two factors: his refusal to quit on his dream and his team’s commitment to thinking outside of the box.</p><p>“The truth is, the only thing that holds any of us back is what goes through our minds,” he believes. “At Ever Prosper, we simply believe that any digital marketing goal can be accomplished, no matter how big it might be. When we start from that foundation, it means we can achieve anything for our clients.”</p><p><a href="https://everprosper.co/"><i>Ever Prosper</i></a><i> is a minority-owned digital marketing/strategy company that allows a company’s brand to be the spotlight of campaigns. Through online marketing consultations, easy-to-follow marketing plans, and long-term support, Ever Prosper helps its clients to make an impact on the world.</i></p>
05 Dec, 2022
David Johnson
<p>Ever Prosper Brings Innovative Marketing Strategies to Texas</p><p>FORT WORTH, Texas–<a href="https://everprosper.co/">Ever Prosper</a>, whose team of marketing experts increases demand, online traffic, and sales for their clients, has announced its relocation to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The affiliate marketing company, which was founded in 2015 by CEO David Johnson, works with small businesses and Fortune 500 corporations to accelerate their growth through customized, systematic digital marketing strategies.</p><p>“We are very happy to be here in the DFW area, where we have received a warm welcome from local businesses and residents,” says David. “We are already meeting with clients in a variety of industries, including retail, real estate, communications, health and wellness, and automotive, to get them started on reaching their goals for their digital marketing campaigns. What we have learned is that DFW entrepreneurs and business leaders have ambitious visions for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. We are excited about coming alongside them and helping them to achieve them.”</p><p>David says that he is passionate about helping companies to reach the next level of success because he understands just how difficult that can be. Before starting Ever Prosper, he and Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Johnson originally worked in the service industry, where they could only live paycheck to paycheck. </p><p>“I was very interested in online marketing, however, and I wanted better for myself and my family,” David remembers. “I decided to learn as much as I could about marketing and spent countless hours with my nose in books. That taught me a lot about how to drive online customer engagement, and I went one step further by creating my own marketing strategies. When I founded Ever Prosper in 2015, my ideas helped me to attract new clients, and I saw that I had a natural instinct for marketing. Within six months, I was living into my dream of being 100% supported by Ever Prosper, and I was working with larger organizations and forming partnerships.”</p><p>Now in a suburb of Fort Worth, David and his digital marketing team are expanding their client support to include strategy and business consulting in conjunction with the online marketing needs of their clients. </p><p>“With Ever Prosper, it is about diligence, progress, and profit,” David says. “We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and helping more companies in the metroplex and around Texas to embrace opportunities and capitalize on their competitive advantages.”</p><p><i>Ever Prosper is a minority-owned digital marketing/strategy company that allows a company’s brand to be the spotlight of campaigns. Through online marketing consultations, easy-to-follow marketing plans, and long-term support, Ever Prosper helps its clients to make an impact on the world.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Ever Prosper, please see its </i><a href="https://everprosper.co/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Ever Prosper</i></p><p><i>PHONE</i></p><p><i>EMAIL</i></p>
26 Apr, 2023
David Johnson
<p>David Johnson, CEO of Ever Prosper, reveals how to know when you’re ready for entrepreneurship</p><p><i>Johnson spent years in the service industry, living paycheck to paycheck, before leaving it behind to create the six-figure digital marketing company Ever Prosper.</i></p><p>It is no secret that a sizable portion of the American workforce feels discontent with their jobs (the Great Resignation, anyone?). More than a few people have toyed with pursuing their own dreams instead of helping their bosses to build theirs. They may even have ideas for a great product or service and have read <i>The Lean Startup</i> from cover to cover. Then, just as they are typing out that resignation letter, they hesitate. Is it really the right time to have their own business? What if they fail? Those whispers can cause a would-be entrepreneur to pull their foot back and sit down at their cubicle again, where their dream fades away. When do you know if you are ready for the sometimes brutal world of running your own business? David Johnson, who created the Dallas-based, affiliate marketing company<a href="https://everprosper.co/"> Ever Prosper</a>, talks about how he knew it was time to be his own boss even though the odds were not in his favor.</p><p>“I won’t lie - the entrepreneurial journey is a wild ride,” says Johnson. “It’s true what you hear: there are many late nights when you’re working while the rest of the world is asleep. And yes, you do miss the security of a steady paycheck for a while. However, if you know yourself pretty well, you also realize that there’s nothing else you’d rather be doing.”</p><p>Johnson wasn’t always the CEO of Ever Prosper in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, where he works with small companies and Fortune 500 corporations to create customized digital marketing strategies. Before founding his business in 2015, Johnson worked for years in customer service, call centers, and cable TV installation, earning just enough money to get by each month.</p><p>“They were all good jobs and provided for me and my family,” he says. “But - and stop me if you have ever said this before - I kept feeling like I could do more. Be more. Yes, I had a dependable paycheck, but my mind wasn’t on fire for what I was doing. They were just jobs, and I wasn’t excited to get out of bed each morning.”</p><p>That was the first clue that Johnson was ready to shake up his worklife: he was, in a word, bored. While he continued to work hard simply because he had integrity, he started thinking about doing something else: marketing.</p><p>“I had always been fascinated by online marketing, which I believed was going to be crucial to a business’ success the further we went into the digital age,” says Johnson. “That was my second clue I was ready to do something different: there was another industry that consumed my thoughts as I installed cable and answered phones.”</p><p>Johnson had always been a self-starter, the kind of person who opened his doors when others remained shut. While living paycheck to paycheck meant that he couldn’t afford expensive courses, he could still teach himself about digital marketing. So, Johnson found every book on online marketing that he could and got started reading.</p><p>“I read pretty much night and day,” he recalls. “There was so much information out there, including online, of course, that it took a while to build my foundation of knowledge.”</p><p>As Johnson did, however, he realized something crucial to the success of any entrepreneur: he had his own ideas. He was able to take what he had learned from experts and create new digital marketing strategies. As he jotted down notes, he wondered if he could have his own marketing agency and join the ranks of millions of other business leaders around the United States.</p><p>“I was so excited about becoming my own boss and seeing what I could do as an entrepreneur,” Johnson recalls. “First, however, I had to slow down and go through all the grind that comes from researching the market, making a business plan, and making sure that my finances could take the inevitable hit in the beginning. Once I got the green light on all of that, I took the jump.”</p><p>His first client was, somewhat ironically, himself. Johnson laughs when he says that in order to find out if his online marketing strategies really worked, he had to test them on Ever Prosper.</p><p>“Thankfully, they were rock solid,” he says. “I had to refine them here and there, obviously, but it wasn’t long before the phone began to ring and my inbox filled up. I was probably holding my breath on some level until the clients started to contact me, but once they did, I never looked back. We’ve been running ever since.”</p><p>At Ever Prosper’s new location in the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas, David works with Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Johnson and their team to create bespoke, systematic digital marketing strategies for clients from a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and entertainment. He has no regrets about becoming an entrepreneur.</p><p>“Honestly, I think if you are meant to own a company, you just know,” Johnson says. “You’ll have a vision in your mind that you can’t shake. That said, it does take preparation. Getting into the business world without research and a good plan leads to disaster. Once you have everything in place, though, just follow your dream. Where it will take you, you don’t know, but you’ll never regret doing it.”</p><p><a href="https://everprosper.co/"><i>Ever Prosper</i></a><i> is a minority-owned digital marketing/strategy company that allows a company’s brand to be the spotlight of campaigns. Through online marketing consultations, easy-to-follow marketing plans, and long-term support, Ever Prosper helps its clients to make an impact on the world.</i></p>
26 Apr, 2023
David Johnson
<p>Ever Prosper Relocates to Dallas, Brings Its Digital Marketing Strategies to a New Market</p><p>DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas–With its relocation to the Dallas area, <a href="https://everprosper.co/">Ever Prosper</a> has expanded its online marketing services to businesses in the Southern United States. Ever Prosper, an affiliate marketing company founded in 2015 by CEO David Johnson, works to drive more demand, online traffic, and sales by creating bespoke digital marketing strategies that prioritize long-term success.</p><p>“The welcome we have gotten from small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and the general public proves that Texas is, indeed, as friendly as everyone says it is,” says David. “Moving into our new office as well as meeting with the community has been a very exciting time for us. We have also been busy listening to entrepreneurs and CEOs tell us about their business goals and laying out our digital marketing strategies that will help them to accelerate their growth.”</p><p>The company states that since its opening, it has received many inquiries into its services from an array of industries, including entertainment, retail, healthcare, real estate, and health and wellness. </p><p>“What we are finding is that business owners understand the importance of an innovative, adaptable online presence and are making it a priority. However, they are not quite sure how to maintain it over the long term, especially when they have so many other things to accomplish throughout their workdays,” says Ever Prosper. “We have been working with them to show them how a systematic, customized approach to online marketing can make it easier to accomplish their visions.”</p><p>With an eye on 2023, David and his team of digital marketers have grown their client support program to include strategy and business consulting. The company states that its broader services align with the online marketing needs of its new clients.</p><p>“The coming year is going to be very exciting for both us and businesses,” says Ever Prosper. “Our theme for 2023 will be ‘diligence, progress, and profit.’ Through our commitment to tenacity and thinking outside of the box, we aim to transform our clients by optimizing their digital marketing campaigns and helping them to reach their goals.”</p><p><i>Ever Prosper is a minority-owned digital marketing/strategy company that allows a company’s brand to be the spotlight of campaigns. Founder David Johnson and COO Cassandra Johnson first started in the service industry, where they lived paycheck to paycheck. David taught himself online marketing strategies and then created his own, which he successfully put into practice in 2015 when he founded Ever Prosper. Within six months, the company was thriving, and its clients included large organizations and startups. Today, through online marketing consultations, easy-to-follow marketing plans, and long-term support, Ever Prosper helps its clients to make an impact on the world. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Ever Prosper, please see its</i><a href="https://everprosper.co/"><i> website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Ever Prosper</i></p><p><i>PHONE</i></p><p><i>EMAIL</i></p>
24 Nov, 2022
Showtime Philly
<p><strong>Showtime Sneaker Boutique Expands Across Northeast, Offers Exclusive Sneakers</strong></p><p>With the growth and popularity of sneakerhead culture on the rise, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showtime.philly/">Showtime Sneaker Boutique</a>, led by entrepreneurs Christian Giannola and Arjun Mansukhani, continues to find new ways to build out its designer sneaker boutiques at a remarkable pace. The company has successfully opened two locations in its first year in business, with the latest being in the Fashion District Mall in Philadelphia, which spans three city blocks in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.</p><p>According to Giannola, while Covid-19 was closing down many retail businesses, it created new opportunities for them to open Showtime. Showtime Sneaker Boutique opened in February 2021. Giannola and Mansukhani were 20-year-old college students. The pair credits the freedom and mobility that online classes provided them for their successful launch. </p><p>“Due to discounts in rental space and more availability in malls, we were able to consider the possibility of opening up our first store,” says Giannola. “While we didn't know everything, we did know our product and the market and we both worked part-time in sneaker stores and had an idea about the business model. The grand opening of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showtime.nj/">Showtime in the Mills at Jersey Gardens</a> in Elizabeth, New Jersey was a great success with lines winding around the corner. The traffic and the business in the store have been thriving ever since. We quickly realized we wanted to continue to capitalize on the market and researched different opportunities, deciding to open Showtime in the Fashion District mall in Philadelphia just seven months later.”</p><p>While the inception of Showtime Sneakers first began in 2021, their mutual passion and interest in sneaker releases and sneaker trading began much earlier. The friendly competition between business partners evolved over the years.</p><p>“I started selling sneakers when I was 13 years old,” says Mansukhani. “I did sneaker consignment at stores like Urban necessities, Fight Club, and Stadium Goods along with wholesaling sneakers and streetwear in bulk any chance I could get. When I met Christian, it elevated my sneaker career. Eventually, we started doing deals together because we figured it would be better than competing with each other.”</p><p>“When we were in middle school, we both started doing individual buy, sell, and trades online,” explains Giannola. “Living in two separate towns, we met through trades and sneaker events. We continued with our separate businesses, but we met up at Rowan University, and quickly became friends and business acquaintances again. Some people collect baseball cards, some people collect cars, and my thing became collecting sneakers.”</p><p>Recognizing that sneakers are not just a fad, Giannola and Mansukhani continually explore all opportunities for growth and offer an exclusive inventory that is highly sought after and unavailable in most retail stores. Showtime Sneakers also authenticates everything in-house and lets its customers try on sneakers. </p><p>According to Mansukhani, similar marketplaces online cannot even come close to the experience Showtime Sneaker Boutique offers in-store, letting customers choose from and try on any sneaker of their choice, considering online marketplaces do not offer returns of any kind this makes Showtime Sneakers a better alternative with the largest selection and convenience. </p><p>“We currently have a following among all ethnicities, genders, and ages,” says Giannola. “We have seen exclusive products shift from pop culture to professional business attire. The sneaker world has become an integral part of culture worldwide and it is not surprising to have high-end clients and celebrities reach out to us to find them some of the most sought-after items.”</p><p>Some of the most famous fashion designers, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga are collaborating with well-known sneaker companies like Nike and Adidas, reflecting the permanence of sneaker culture and its potential for growth. </p><p>Showtime Sneakers offers products for the mainstream customer, such as Air Force Ones and Yeezys, all the way up to Dior Air Jordan 1s and Louis Vuitton Air Force Ones that can sell for upwards of $10,000. </p><p>Giannola reveals that he and Mansukhani are currently looking at locations in three other states to expand Showtime Sneaker Boutique. </p><p>“As the market grows, we know that we want to remain competitive and watch business trends closely so we do not move into saturated markets,” says Giannola. </p><p>“I believe this industry will never die and only continue to grow because now more than ever I see people wearing sneakers and streetwear,” adds Mansukhani. “We have many celebrity clients who can be seen on our Instagram.” </p><p><i>For more information about Showtime Sneakers Boutique and its products, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Showtime Sneaker Boutique</i></p><p><i>Christian Giannola</i></p><p><a href="mailto:contact@showtimesb.com"><i>contact@showtimesb.com</i></a></p><p><i>https://www.instagram.com/showtime.nj</i></p><p><i>https://www.instagram.com/showtime.Philly </i></p>
24 Oct, 2022
Chriss Love
<p>Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine: The Urban Music & Entertainment Magazine-Show Watched on Your Phone</p><p>With the possibility of African American wealth plummeting to <a href="https://www.blackenterprise.com/african-american-wealth-zero-2053/">zero</a> by 2053, it is clear that innovative ideas are needed for overcoming the wealth-gap in the United States. One business leader who cares deeply about the problem is entrepreneur/content creator Christi Love, the Founder/CEO of <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a>. Christi Love is one of the 25M people nationwide who love hip hop music, and when she learned about the grim economic forecast for African Americans, she combined her passion for hip hop and entertainment with her interest in blockchain and De-Fi technology to help find a potential solution. The result is <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a>, the first fully-interactive, decentralized, digital-content magazine built on the <a href="https://hedera.com/">Hedera blockchain platform</a>. In the spring of 2023, the magazine-show, which can be watched on cell phones, will launch its celebrity, 3D-NFT magazine covers as well as its 1-Million-Millionaires Challenge, a De-Fi referral and rewards program that Christi Love created and hopes will help bridge the wealth gap in urban communities one subscriber at a time. </p><p>“Helping all African Americans avoid that financial cliff in 2053 will take more than one person or company, of course,” says Christi Love. “However, every person can play a part, and I am very happy that through <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a>, we can help increase possible financial opportunities for People of Color.”</p><p>To help disrupt the wealth-gap experienced by People of Color, Christi Love first created the Spotlight Web3 app and website, which allow viewers to watch exclusive digital-content on hip hop music and urban entertainment, including interviews, concerts, and more. Whether a person is interested in comedy, sports, sneakers, cars, technology, or music, they can find interactive content that can be seen on their mobile device, laptop, or desktop.</p><p>Christi Love then partnered with Hedera Hashgraph DLT to create the first blockchain-like, Distributed Ledger Technology, or (DLT), that includes a De-Fi rewards system, which pays subscribers back for sharing the app with new subscribers. </p><p>“It is based on our ‘subscribe, share, get paid, repeat’ model,” says Christi Love. “When you subscribe to Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine, you pay only $9.95 for one year. That gives you access to the hottest hip hop digital-content. Then, through your friends and family network, you share encrypted subscription-links to our digital-magazine app. When your sharing of your subscription-link leads to a new subscriber, you will see that referral on your private account-dashboard.” </p><p>From there, subscribers will receive a $1 revenue-share each time someone uses their referral link to sign up. That gives them the potential to earn up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. </p><p>“<i>Of course, be sure to register a DBA with the IRS to receive an EIN Number so that you can pay taxes on commission earnings,” </i>Christi Love recommends. “Overall, it’s an exciting opportunity to enjoy the best digital-content out there while earning payouts when someone else subscribes using your subscription-link.”</p><p>She adds that Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine is just as exciting for musical artists, sports figures, advertisers, brands, and sponsors. As interest in hip hop and urban entertainment is steadily growing worldwide, <i>they</i> have the chance to be featured on the platform and be part of a new way that hip hop music fans experience content.</p><p>“We are pioneering a new form of media,” says Christi Love, “one with fully-interactive, high-quality content that reaches millions in America and even around the globe. Decentralized content is the future of online urban entertainment - all from a cell phone.”</p><p>Ultimately, she envisions Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine helping more African Americans to build wealth, contributing to a very different outcome in 2053.</p><p>“Everyone, including People of Color, deserves the chance to create and pass down generational wealth,” says Christi Love. “With Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine and its rewards system, we aim to provide that opportunity to one subscriber at a time and have more potential millionaires across the United States and even the globe.”</p><p><i>Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine is the world’s first fully-interactive digital-content magazine on the blockchain. Through its built-in million-dollar rewards program, it is giving more people the potential to increase their wealth for generations to come. For more information on Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine and to be among the first to know when it goes live, please join the </i><a href="http://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com"><i>waitlist</i></a><i> @ </i><a href="https://www.spotlightdigital.tv"><i>www.spotlightdigital.tv</i></a></p><p><strong>For more information on how artists, brands, advertisers, or sponsors can be involved, please contact us at:</strong> <a href="mailto:media@spotlightdigitalmagazine.com">media@spotlightdigitalmagazine.com</a> <strong>or (310) 881-9661.</strong></p><p><strong> “Step into the Spotlight!”</strong></p>
18 Jul, 2023
Alex Cartwright
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBH-nWWDVPZ4W0vNS2pn-MgjEDO1R9Si4UtZMl5xY4Q/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBH-nWWDVPZ4W0vNS2pn-MgjEDO1R9Si4UtZMl5xY4Q/edit?usp=sharing</a> </p><p> </p><p>Please see updates I made to the google doc above. </p><p> </p><p>Also here is a copy / paste form the google doc incase it didn't save: </p><p> </p><p>Vilicus Capital Launches Program to Create Affordable Housing</p><p><i>Grand Rapids, MI</i> - Vilicus Capital, a real estate investment firm based in Michigan, is making waves in the industry by spearheading a unique initiative that focuses on renovating hotels and converting them into affordable workforce housing. With a mission to address the growing demand for affordable living options while revitalizing communities, Vilicus Capital is making a significant impact in the real estate landscape.</p><p>Alexander Cartwright, Vilicus Capital Managing Partner, is Associate Professor of Economics at Ferris State University and sees the housing shortage as chronic. Housing affordability is often measured by rent to income ratios, a measure of tenants ability to afford rent, which continue to rise. In fact, the percentage of renters spending over 30% of their income on rent recnetly hit a record high. <a href="https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/number-renters-burdened-housing-costs-reached-record-high-2021">https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/number-renters-burdened-housing-costs-reached-record-high-2021</a></p><p>Cartwright points out that of all the apartments under construction, not only is the quantity of construction not nearly enough to meet current demand, but also the type of apartments being constructed are mostly luxury apartments. Developers usually find it more profitable to construct buildings with higher end finishes and luxury amenities instead of affordable housing. </p><p>Vilicus Capital looks for hotels that are either struggling financially or owned by groups uninterested in remodeling them. Hotels are typically in convenient locations, have excellent amenities and can be purchased for a small fraction of what apartment buildings costs - making them attractive buildings that can be converted into workforce housing. </p><p>Vilicus upgrades the hotel rooms to studio apartments (or small one bedroom apartments) and works with local government to secure the zoning approval needed to convert the properties into apartment buildings. Once the hotels have been both physically and legally converted into apartment buildings, they increase in value significantly - allowing Vilicus to offer investors both excellent returns and the opportunity to fill a need in the marketplace other developers cannot fill without governemnt subsidies. </p><p>“As an Economics professor I try to teach my students about the virtues of free markets and the importance entrepreneurs have in sustaining economic growth. However, I worry that when my students graduate and get an entry level job they see a high portion of their income go toward rent which makes them feel like the economy is stacked against them - I want to do something that combats that - hence, my team and I focus exclusively on finding hotels that can be converted to apartments. </p><p>The ‘Hotel to Apartment’ conversion strategy is so profitable, Multifamily Entreprenuer Charles Dobens of MultifamilyOS recruited Hotel Conversion experts David Peters (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/want-to-own-an-apartment-building-buy-a-distressed-hotel-cheap.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/want-to-own-an-apartment-building-buy-a-distressed-hotel-cheap.html</a>) and Alex Cartwright to teach a masterclass on how to convert hotels to apartments. The class will take place July 28-30 in Chicago IL ( <a href="https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/offers/iPXKbb8w?coupon_code=ALEX">https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/offers/iPXKbb8w?coupon_code=ALEX</a> ) where Alex will be teaching students how to find, finance, and operate hotels that can be converted to apartments. “Growing a network of real estate professionals interested in hotel conversion will help us create more affordable housing” according to Cartwright. “I’m interested in teaching others what I’ve learned & be part of putting on the first ever event dedicated to hotel conversions. Currently there is not a network of people working on these kinds of projects, so we need to create the network.” At the event, Cartwright is going to give participants the Vilicus Capital underwriting model, copies of the contracts his firm uses, and invite them to be in his Economics reading group. </p><p>Vilicus Capital is engaged in multiple conversion projects - mostly in the southeast. <a href="http://www.vilicus.capital">www.Vilicus.Capital</a> </p><p>Managing Partner Alexander Cartwright says that the firm’s vision is to become one of the largest owners of workforce housing in the country. “We predict that we’ll have over 10,000 units under management that have been converted from hotels to apartments within the next five years,” Cartwright shares. “We’re fully dedicated to creating meaningful change in the real estate industry and setting a new standard for socially responsible investment and development.”</p><p>Alexander C. Cartwright, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Economics and Chair of the Management Department at Ferris State University. He is a renowned scholar with his Economics research being published in various scholarly and national news outlets. As an affiliated scholar with multiple think-tanks, including The Mackinac Center, he has written extensively about the economic benefits of free markets and the role of property rights and entrepreneurs in driving economic growth. </p><p>Outside of academia, Cartwright is actively involved in various business ventures, including his role as the managing partner of Vilicus Capital, where he focuses on acquiring hotels for conversion into affordable housing. With a strong background in economics and extensive experience in real estate transactions and construction projects, Cartwright brings a unique perspective and expertise to his endeavors. He holds a B.S. in Mathematical Economics from Hampden-Sydney College and an M.A. and PhD in Economics from George Mason University, where he was a F.A. Hayek Fellow.</p><p><strong>About Vilicus Capital</strong></p><p><i>Vilicus Capital is a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring hotels and converting them into affordable workforce housing. The company sources properties, provides underwriting services, secures debt, and makes purchases prior to converting hotels into apartments, and then installs property management and handles administration.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.vilicus.capital/"> https://www.vilicus.capital/</a> </p><p>Contact Alex Cartwright: AlexCartwright@vilicus.capital</p>
28 Oct, 2022
Heather “The Hurricane” Corrigan: Taking the Real Estate Market by Storm
<p><strong>Heather “The Hurricane” Corrigan: Taking the Real Estate Market by Storm</strong></p><p>With intense fury and strong gusts, Heather Corrigan entered real estate five years ago and hasn’t slowed down since. The New Jerseyan was born with innate leadership qualities and a powerful essence to which she credits her success.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/95GpZETfDCgeD8Et_kCb0R-dmxiEBpzfbG3yiHZwjmlUQ43BGan-RK7vk0hiIZq7YHCyRGY0qpFWLkQ8WfFTdHYcrp1TxxRg6W71R63nwc4xmRsSI792l0_tM8qbLsIvRM4D8HOZEiv_hq5ki3VaRtsS5rGv9M4jjof-eRAItxOJdbRy3p_HC4LkPQ"></figure><p>“People started calling me The Hurricane from an early age,” says Corrigan. “I was always quick and efficient.”</p><p>A natural-born saleswoman, Corrigan’s professional journey began when she landed her first job at Century 21 department store as a buyer during her senior year at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). She snuck in through the back of a fashion show on campus to present them her resume. Eventually, she networked with industry professionals and moved on to a Sales Representative position with Samsonite Luggage, and then became Associate Publisher of TravelWare Magazine.</p><p><strong>NAME</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ydFfOHfRgLB06IaKm9dLDx1zs4WDY9V7YChPbqC0wXJsH_IsyeSdtKwRK4vBwBf6dqAbUJIoWWL0ZsjPKDFqL5HheWvHOkI1zqZbiO73nLOyf7fXajK2BtSJBJAaL-t4coWoOfc9ZjKkhHlx0RM9RrETe7EygkiRDULea6TJGP5jHo6fQVUXOCAaGg"></figure><p>Heather Corrigan </p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>United States</p><p><strong>SECTOR</strong></p><p>Real Estate</p><p><strong>WEBSITE</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.heatherthehurricane.com">https://www.heatherthehurricane.com</a></p><p>“I love media, but I knew I was destined for more than luggage, so I became VP of Sales for GOGORILLA Media,” says Corrigan. “I sold cool Gorilla marketing products all over the country to the largest ad agencies all over the world.”</p><p>In 2017, Corrigan got her real estate license and her rise to the top came quickly. As a REALTOR for Re/Max Signature Homes in Closter, NJ, she earned Bronze level in her first year with $6 million in sales. In year two, she improved to Silver level with $7.5 million. Boosting her momentum, in year three, she reached Gold level with $12.4 million in sales. Currently, Corrigan boasts lifetime sales just shy of $53 million and a multitude of awards, including The Kunverter Award, The Maximizer Award, Top Agent Award, The Humanitarian Award, and the Remax Hustle Award. She holds SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), and SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Representative) designations. </p><p>“I am officially in year five of real estate and only two years into doing just advertising and will have over $60,000,000 in sales and over 400 units,” says Corrigan. “Helping make peoples’ dreams come true is what The Hurricane does.”</p><p>On the side, Corrigan acts, models, and performs stand-up comedy. She also runs a party planning business and is a Girl Scouts leader, a Cheer Mom, and is running for local office seats. She was awarded the Hinani award from her temple. </p><p>Additionally, Corrigan is the President of the growing LeTip Chapter of Fairlawn, New Jersey, a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the highest standards of competence and service with a mission to exchange business tips. Corrigan's relationships within the group elevate her power and the value she is able to give her clients.</p><p>As for the future of real estate, Corrigan believes the market is returning to normal. She continues, “this is a good thing! Now is the time to look for a home. Just a few months ago there were major bidding wars and people were paying way over the asking price. Now buyers have some negotiating power. People always need to sell homes and people are always buying so it is always a great time to do some real estate transactions.”</p><p>Corrigan points out that, “entrepreneurs and new small business owners shouldn’t be afraid to jump right in.” “Make phone calls, knock on doors, go on appointments, and do open houses. Do whatever it takes to get your name out there and the business will come.”</p><p>Corrigan has been featured in many publications, talk shows, and as a podcast guest. She has countless 5 Star reviews on Zillow, Google, and RateMyAgent. All of her press and media can be found <a href="https://heatherthehurricaneremaxrealtor.com/index.php/meet-heather/in-the-media/">here</a>. </p><p>Within the next five years, Corrigan envisions herself leading buyer seminars in addition to real estate professional-focused workshops where she can teach other agents how to maximize their potential. She also reveals she is considering building a team, “The Hurricane Team,” to help her business grow. </p><p>Connect with The Hurricane: </p><p>Watch Commercial Here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTW5qLWNT8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTW5qLWNT8</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/homesbyheather2"> https://www.facebook.com/homesbyheather2</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherthehurricane_1"> https://www.instagram.com/heatherthehurricane_1</a></p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@homes_by_heather75?"> https://www.tiktok.com/@homes_by_heather75?</a></p><p>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/pipsqueak75"> https://twitter.com/pipsqueak75</a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9TlHc_f5WUAjXHtSavUqQ"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9TlHc_f5WUAjXHtSavUqQ</a></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTW5qLWNT8&feature=youtu.be%20%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcorrigan/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/hcorrigan/</a></p><p>Zillow: <a href="https://www.zillow.com/profile/heather-gocard8/#reviews">https://www.zillow.com/profile/heather-gocard8/#reviews</a></p>
19 Dec, 2022
Neelam Brar
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TVa4c7c6UH-UdDpKMe6ta_c24UHLRVLclYH_MKgvopH89wHJeX9DaChpVFOjyN62INCLu0GXSY7O_DdpBIXPAReMWm7b1-FIg571d3O_T24noOGgmaQPU4nFiTvkjNi2C-snyLB1HoiguBR5m8_eOIz_EtptwU6G8Vl2S5QScNnkjnAx78J6UCXySz5WVQ"></figure><p><strong>Graceful, Healthy Maturity with Total Life</strong></p><p> Our society doesn't like to think about aging, but it’s an inevitability that cannot be ignored or hidden away. In 2020, the number of Americans aged 60 and older increased by 34% - from 55.7 million to 74.6 million. About 16.9% of the US population is over 65.</p><p> The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders (CARIE) says that we, as a society, are ignoring an impending crisis: the fact that our population is indeed aging, and our country’s citizens and elected officials are unwilling to admit the gravity of the situation and take actionable steps to address it. The healthcare industry is suffering from this, specifically in the arena of mental health issues. Consequently, the mental health of older adults in the U.S. is ignored, and this demographic is preyed upon, limited by a system that is entirely deficient.</p><p> Sara Walsh, LCSW, is the Clinical Director at Total Life Inc., a company that provides fast access to therapy services that are covered by Medicare. “Older adults may be shocked to discover that when they turn 65, finding a mental health provider that is covered by Medicare is nearly impossible. Total Life solves this issue,” Walsh says. “Many of our members are relieved by the speed and ease of use of our platform since they have previously been quoted wait times of up to 6 months or more to see a therapist. This is not acceptable and leaves many having to cope with these alarming statistics on their own. Right now we are challenging these current realities by providing therapists that are covered by Medicare and have immediate availability.”</p><p> She adds that since March 2020, one in five older adults reported experiencing worsening depression or sadness, and 46% reported feeling isolated from others (National Poll on Healthy Aging, 2021). This is a clear indication that the need for mental health providers in this demographic skyrocketed after the pandemic hit. However, the number of available mental health providers sharply declined, creating major cost barriers and lengthy wait times to receive therapy. </p><p>Walsh states that the goal of Total Life is to help eliminate these issues so that older adults no longer have to suffer in silence. Total Life offers private therapy, group therapy and specialized programs targeted to fight the isolation, loneliness, and depression affecting most of the 55 million older adults today. “By providing mental health care online through a senior-friendly platform, we offer an exceptionally diverse therapist network to an equally diverse patient population,” she says. “Our senior friendly virtual platform eliminates barriers formerly in place based on income, zip code, mobility, and stigma. Clients can easily access our services through our platform online or by a traditional phone call.”</p><p> Total Life has a diverse group of therapists uniquely trained and experience in the specific issues surrounding aging, and the company provides a team of Care Coordinators to match each member with the perfect therapist for their needs, taking into account multiple factors such as background, cultural preferences, and more. Along with Medicare, Total Life accepts major insurance such as Magellan, Aenta, Cigna, and more.</p><p> “We believe in offering as many options as possible,” says Walsh. “We have one on one therapy, group therapy, couples’ therapy, etc. We are also launching our new 12-week program designed to combat depression.”</p><p> The therapists that work with Total Life also specialize in:</p><p>• Autism/Asperger's</p><p>• Addictions/Substance Abuse</p><p>• ADHD</p><p>• Alzheimer's</p><p>• Anger Management</p><p>• Anxiety Disorders</p><p>• Bipolar Disorder</p><p>• Borderline Personality Disorder</p><p>• Christian Counseling</p><p>• Chronic Illness</p><p>• Chronic Pain</p><p>• Codependency</p><p>• Coping Skills</p><p>• Depression</p><p>• Dissociative Disorders (DID)</p><p>• Domestic Abuse/Domestic Violence</p><p>• Dual Diagnosis</p><p>• Eating Disorders</p><p>• Family Conflict</p><p>• Gender Identity Issues</p><p>• Grief and Loss</p><p>• Hoarding</p><p>• Infidelity</p><p>• Impulsive Control Disorders</p><p>• LGBTQ+</p><p>• Life Transitions</p><p>• Marital Issues</p><p>• Medical Issues</p><p>• Mood Disorders</p><p>• Narcissistic Personality Disorder</p><p>• Obesity</p><p>• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder</p><p>• Parenting Issues</p><p>• Peer Relationships</p><p>• Personality Disorders</p><p>• Psychosis</p><p>• Relationship Issues</p><p>• Racial Identity</p><p>• Self Esteem</p><p>• Self Harm</p><p>• Sex Therapy</p><p>• Sexual Abuse</p><p>• Sexual Addiction</p><p>• Sexual Dysfunction</p><p>• Sleep or Insomnia</p><p>• Stress</p><p>• Suicidal Ideations</p><p>• Transgender</p><p>• Trauma/PTSD</p><p>• Traumatic Brain Injury</p><p> “Our therapists are experienced with supporting older adults and helping them find ways to thrive no matter the circumstances,” Walsh says. “At Total Life, it’s our mission to help older adults live their best life.” This is so vital right now, as she points to key statistics that reveal this need. About 1 in 5 older adults are tackling mental health issues, with a large majority not being able to access therapy (SAMHSA, 2019). Over 37% of older adults with a household income of under $25,000 reported anxiety or depression, which is nearly twice the rate among seniors who have an income of $100,000/year (KFF, 2020).</p><p> “The challenges of aging are unique and we have designed Total Life to serve older adults with the support they need to help them navigate life changes, illness, pain, loss, and even retirement,” Walsh says. “At Total Life, we make it easy and affordable for older adults to access support from the comfort and privacy of their own homes and often it’s fully covered by Medicare”</p><p>She is excited to announce the launch of Total Life’s one-on-one 12-week depression program. “Depression is different at every age, and unfortunately, depression often goes undiagnosed in older adults due to these differences,” says Walsh. “We work closely with older adults experiencing depression symptoms by providing tailored therapy sessions and treatment plans. This includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is one of the most well researched and effective therapy approaches for depression. Each week will cover important topics and provide some structure for the therapy sessions.”</p><p> Website:<a href="https://totallife.com/"> https://totallife.com/</a></p><p>New depression program:<a href="https://totallife.com/programs-depression/"> https://totallife.com/programs-depression/</a></p><p> Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.carie.org/news-event/how-were-ignoring-an-impending-crisis-what-an-aging-population-means-for-society/">https://www.carie.org/news-event/how-were-ignoring-an-impending-crisis-what-an-aging-population-means-for-society/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/reports-more/report/mental-health-among-older-adults-and-during-covid-19-pandemic">https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/reports-more/report/mental-health-among-older-adults-and-during-covid-19-pandemic</a></p><p><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/bringing-awareness-mental-health-older-adults">https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/bringing-awareness-mental-health-older-adults</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/one-in-four-older-adults-report-anxiety-or-depression-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/">https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/one-in-four-older-adults-report-anxiety-or-depression-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/</a></p><p> </p>
24 Oct, 2022
Chriss Love
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/fdoWeqrYVFjb5B_aN0uJB-6aQxg_PDd0zC3pzbHjJHT4YJ892yEWZSnKHa_w4HCgDln4T3ciKxKXmfL-44y2QBtC6n_6mvWjzVvZCi4IFMwKkOSOCgO9dL1pP3CdElQbLZhG80oLF39GmjS1ncyuQuBJaMlRcVDnQ2mj36UbREOAIhhJbj-c6VxN7w"></figure><p>Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine: Interactive Urban Entertainment Comes to Your Phone</p><p>With African Americans making up <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/improved-race-ethnicity-measures-reveal-united-states-population-much-more-multiracial.html#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20the%20Black%20or,million%20and%2012.6%25%20in%202010.">12.4%</a> of America’s population, a study that predicts their wealth will reach <a href="https://www.blackenterprise.com/african-american-wealth-zero-2053/">zero</a> by 2053 is especially alarming. “That’s millions of people who may have no savings or wealth to pass down to their children,” says content creator Christi Love, the Founder/CEO of <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a>. “I believe that everyone has the right to create financial security for themselves, so I decided to pioneer <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a>, the first fully-interactive, decentralized digital-content magazine, built on the <a href="https://hedera.com/">Hedera blockchain platform</a>. It is a magazine-show that can be watched on cell phones for the 25M people nationwide who enjoy hip hop and urban entertainment. We are gearing up for the spring 2023 launch of our 3D celebrity NFT magazine covers and our 1-Million-Millionaires Challenge, a De-Fi referral and rewards program that over the long term can help African Amerians shrink the wealth-gap for their families.”</p><p>Christi Love believes now is the right time for <a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a> and its referral/rewards program. “As so many people say, wealth is not built overnight. Instead, it is about taking consistent steps over many years to put yourself on a new financial trajectory,” she says. “My goal for Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine is that it can be a tool for African Americans who want to diversify their finances and create a different future for themselves.”</p><p>To help disrupt the wealth gap experienced by People of Color, Christi Love first created the Spotlight Web3 app and website, which allow viewers to watch exclusive digital-content on hip hop music and urban entertainment, including interviews, concerts, and more. Whether a person is interested in comedy, sports, sneakers, cars, technology, or music, they can find interactive content that can be seen on their mobile device, laptop, or desktop.</p><p>Christi Love then partnered with <a href="https://hedera.com/">Hedera Hashgraph DLT</a> to create the first blockchain-like, decentralized, media platform that includes a De-Fi rewards system, which pays subscribers back for sharing the app with <i>new</i> subscribers. </p><p>“It is based on our ‘subscribe, share, get paid, repeat’ model,” says Christi Love. “When you subscribe to Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine, you pay only $9.95 for a one-year, quarterly subscription. That gives you access to the hottest, exclusive digital-content and VIP access to our website. Then, through your friends and family network, you share your encrypted subscription-link to our digital-magazine app. When your sharing of leads to a new subscriber, you will see that referral on your private account-dashboard.” </p><p>From there, subscribers will receive a $1 revenue-share each time someone uses their referral link to sign up. That gives them the potential to earn up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. </p><p><i>“Of course, be sure to register a DBA with the IRS to receive an EIN Number so that you can pay taxes on commission earnings</i>,” Christi Love recommends. “Overall, it’s an exciting opportunity to enjoy the best digital-content out there while earning payouts when someone else subscribes using your subscription-link.”</p><p>She adds that Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine is just as exciting for musical artists, sports figures, advertisers, brands, and sponsors. As interest in hip hop and urban entertainment continues to grow worldwide, they have the chance to be featured on the platform and be part of a new and exciting way that hip hop music fans experience content and fan engagement.</p><p>“We are pioneering a new form of media,” says Christi Love, “one with fully-interactive, high-quality, exclusive content that reaches millions in America and even around the globe. This is the future of online urban entertainment- all from a cell phone.”</p><p>As 2053 and the possibility of African Americans having <a href="https://prosperitynow.org/resources/road-zero-wealth">zero wealth </a>remain on the horizon, Christi Love is optimistic that solutions can be found.</p><p><a href="https://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com/">“Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine</a> and its referral and rewards system are just the start of what we as a society can do,” she believes. “We need more people to think outside of the box so that the wealth-gap in the United States can be bridged. As for me, I am very excited about the future, as we are putting into action our own plan to give more people the potential to become millionaires, one subscriber at a time.” </p><p><i>Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine is the world’s first fully interactive, decentralized, digital magazine on the blockchain. Through its built-in million-dollar rewards program, it is giving more people the potential to increase their wealth for generations to come. For more information on Spotlight Web3 Digital-Content Magazine and to be among the first to know when it goes live, please join the </i><a href="http://spotlightdigitalmagazine.com"><i>waitlist</i></a><i> @ </i><a href="https://www.spotlightdigital.tv"><i>www.spotlightdigital.tv</i></a></p><p><strong>For more information on how artist, brands, advertisers or sponsors can be involved, please contact us at:</strong> <a href="mailto:media@spotlightdigitalmagazine.com">media@spotlightdigitalmagazine.com</a></p><p> <strong>or (310) 881-9661.</strong></p><p><strong> “Step into the Spotlight!”</strong></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Kyle David
<h2>Peregrine Transports Helps Truckers Secure Investment in Their Industry</h2><p>DALLAS, TX – Peregrine Transport, a trucking operation, has established business at a more considerable lot to support their expanded fleet of trucks. PT offers work to Class A CDL drivers, allowing them access to investment and avenues to take control of their own fleet, writing their truck off on taxes for equity.</p><p>As the shipping industry is exploding, it’s no wonder that so much interest has been generated in the last decade. Finding a way to take hold of your own destiny in the industry is easy when you work for Peregrine. With excellent benefits and the option to begin owning your very own fleet, no other shipping company offers its drivers as much independence and support as Peregrine Transports.</p><h2>Drive for Peregrine</h2><p>Peregrine Transports offers both opportunities for driving and investing for Class A CDL Drivers. Market demand for shipping has skyrocketed in recent days, so it’s possible to find consistent opportunities for work. Working for Peregrine affords you benefits and even helps you build your very own fleet of trucks. With an average salary of 90K - 100K, a $6,000 sign-on bonus, help financing to gain ownership of your truck, Peregrine offers their drivers the resources and the support to succeed through investment in the trucking industry. After 2 years of driving, Peregrine will help you build your fleet and retire.</p><p>With a comprehensive team, Peregrine Transports is excited to provide CDL drivers with breakthrough opportunities with our drive to own model. As demand continues to surge for the freight industry, the team passes those opportunities onto the driver. Peregrine Transports offers consistent pay in the short and long term. Earn a full salary with bonuses while you can work your way towards owning your first truck and learn how you can become a fleet partner and start making passive income off of multiple trucks. </p><h2>Investment Partners of Peregrine Transports</h2><p>Investment partners of Peregrine, variably, have a "hands-free" experience, letting the company take care of all operations. Peregrine Transports finds the driver, manages the routes, and even performs maintenance. Investment partners cancount on earning 3k - 6k each month. Partners can even get equity on trucks and use it for tax write-offs. Partners can also expand their fleet with Peregrine and they’ll still manage all operations. With 38 investment partners, 72 certified drivers, and 22M miles driven, Peregrine has maintained operations well enough to continue to attract interest in investment.</p><h2>Expanding Business</h2><p>Peregrine recently expanded its fleet to over 65 semi-trucks all capable of hauling trailer loads for a variety of products and brands. With their expanded fleet, Peregrine Transports recently moved to a new location in Dallas in order to accommodate their expansion. As the business continues to grow, prospects for both drivers and unaffiliated investment partners should increase as the brand becomes more profitable.</p><p>Kyle Moffitt, Founder and CEO of Peregrine Transport, focuses on success as a perpetual motion, an active reward to strive for every day actively. “Success is healthy progress towards worthy goals while providing value to the world,” Kyle says.</p><p>With a unique approach affording non-driving opportunities for Class A CDL Drivers, Peregrine Transport is striving to take the financial freedom it offers its drivers and allows them to build momentum and drive that energy towards proper investment.</p>
16 Nov, 2022
Kyle David
<h2>Peregrine Transport Expands Their Fleet, Establishes Business at Larger Location</h2><p>DALLAS, TX – Peregrine Transport, a trucking operation based in Texas, has established business at a larger lot to accommodate their expanded fleet of trucks. The business offers work to Class A CDL drivers and even helps truckers to take steps to amass their own fleet and run their own operations. </p><p>Peregrine Transports offers lucrative driving and equity-based opportunities for Class A CDL Drivers. As the shipping industry has boomed over the last decade, drivers and companies are finding a way to create and find their own opportunities in the industry. Drivers receive benefits and even begin owning their very own fleet with Peregrine. At their larger location, all operations of Peregrine Transports will be expanded to take on a higher volume of orders, as well as a higher enlistment rate of drivers.</p><h2>An Expanded Fleet Affording Greater Potential Success</h2><p>Peregrine recently expanded its fleet to over 65 semi trucks all capable of hauling trailer loads for a variety of products and brands. With their expanded fleet, Peregrine Transports recently moved to a new location in Dallas in order to accommodate their expansion. As the business continues to grow, prospects for both drivers and unaffiliated investment partners should increase as the brand becomes more profitable. “Bringing our operations from Houston to Dallas just made sense. Along with bringing our fleet to a total of 67."</p><h2>About Peregrine Transports</h2><p>Peregrine Transports offers both opportunities for driving and investing for Class A CDL Drivers. Market demand for shipping has skyrocketed in recent days, so it’s possible to find consistent opportunities for work. Working for Peregrine affords drivers benefits and even helps drivers build their very own fleet of trucks. With an average salary of 90K - 100K, a $6,000 sign-on bonus, and help financing to gain ownership of the truck, Peregrine offers their drivers the resources and the support to succeed through investment in the trucking industry. After 2 years of driving, Peregrine will help drivers build their fleet and retire.</p><p>With a comprehensive team, Peregrine Transports is excited to provide CDL drivers with breakthrough opportunities with our drive-to-own model. As demand continues to surge for the freight industry, the team passes those opportunities onto the driver. Peregrine Transports offers consistent pay in the short and long term. Drivers earn a full salary with bonuses while they can work their way towards owning their first truck and learn how they can become a fleet partner and start making passive income off of multiple trucks. With 38 investment partners, 72 certified drivers, and 22M miles driven, Peregrine has maintained operations throughout its </p><p>Kyle Moffitt, Founder and CEO of Peregrine Transport, focus on success as a perpetual motion, an active reward to strive for every day actively. “Success is healthy progress towards worthy goals while providing value to the world,” Kyle says.</p><p>With a unique approach affording non-driving opportunities for Class A CDL Drivers, Peregrine Transport is striving to take the financial freedom it offers its drivers and allows them to build momentum and drive that energy toward proper investment.</p><p><strong>To learn more contact Kyle Moffitt at </strong><a href="mailto:kyle@svrnty.com"><strong>kyle@svrnty.com</strong></a><strong> or visit </strong><a href="https://www.peregrinetransports.com/"><strong>PeregrineTransports.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
16 Nov, 2022
Kyle David
<h2>Peregrine Transport’s Success is Reaching New Heights as Company Expands</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/rJ8MbDGZWr7VN1tvZX7Pir9sO06VIJruCBXvaN2NBvAUrYnp1gztUajGcI4Cs0-vUbEB7bGM_fYmWmmZE2mNTCSLSYT6LroQ7G1gp1J4opDU55idQbOl5XBccIT8mZoAbmm3o6PPB-v_tDjBIDqWMErkj1kb_ZqcbxYtaXRnYkG9Wz7BB90OGRWWWPo4CQ"></figure><p>DALLAS, TX – Kyle Moffitt, Founder and CEO of Peregrine Transport, is offering Class A CDL Drivers entry into an industry that could potentially support them for years to come. Viewing success as an active reward to strive for, rather than an identity, Kyle views it in simple terms. “Success is healthy progress towards worthy goals while providing value to the world.”</p><p>With a unique approach affording non-driving opportunities for Class A CDL Drivers, Peregrine Transport is striving to take the financial freedom it offers its drivers and allows them to build momentum and drive that energy toward proper investment.</p><h2>About Peregrine Transports</h2><p>Peregrine Transports offers both opportunities for driving and investing for Class A CDL Drivers. Market demand for shipping has skyrocketed in recent days, so it’s possible to find consistent opportunities for work. Working for Peregrine affords you benefits and even helps you build your very own fleet of trucks. With an average salary of 90K - 100K, a $6,000 sign-on bonus, and help financing to gain ownership of your truck, Peregrine offers their drivers not only the resources but the support to succeed through investment in the trucking industry. After 2 years of driving, Peregrine will help you build your fleet and retire.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vP4FJHhGhQCAi4zi5ZgimE6OxOyT6JchvF6jZUvjcfN3RhPKSKBJ-cgD91Hsma53jqSMfgRVJ8EvIOdkmrdY4k4nBk99QrPtSUZjkWf5zOXwyz-Dkc0-RWsJctC3fx0wizJy55NYDEcOxV-25dd630RplF9LK0utpgcNxgdfcSUH7F2QNZ6g2tinBSEwfA"></figure><p>With a comprehensive team, Peregrine Transports is excited to provide CDL drivers with breakthrough opportunities with our drive-to-own model. As demand continues to surge for the freight industry, the team passes those opportunities onto the driver. Peregrine Transports offers consistent pay in the short and long term. Earn a full salary with bonuses while you can work your way towards owning your first truck and learn how you can become a fleet partner and start making passive income off of multiple trucks. </p><h2>Investment Through Peregrine Transports</h2><p>Investment partners of Peregrine, variably, have a "hands-free" experience, letting the company take care of all operations. Peregrine Transports finds the driver, manages the routes, and even performs maintenance. Investment partners cancount on earning 3k - 6k each month. Partners can even get equity on trucks and use it for tax write-offs. Partners can also expand their fleet with Peregrine and they’ll still manage all operations. With 38 investment partners, 72 certified drivers, and 22M miles driven, Peregrine has maintained operations well enough to continue to attract interest in investment.</p><h2>An Expanded Fleet Affording Greater Potential Success</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vfqYWAlSXwMDzt0kxFp5rm0U4whnl2fLDHBzK-xAq9ZVaRTsKyJBMQ2qsuZA-AOP21vNwTrAeQs0X0yG8PZqjy9xmQxYD7yZ0JNsHr8iERtOF-Du2MVcIeJJjX-HRTCZToR3ymeK8jFeUuGtpRC9s3zdrOGU5T3yMLTli8M_L8uvhphDknZG-gDV9gH8Bw"></figure><p>Peregrine’s fleet is 68-strong and based in a new location in Dallas. Peregrine Transports offers lucrative driving and equity-based opportunities for Class A CDL Drivers. As the shipping industry has boomed over the last decade, its simple finding a way to create your own opportunities in the industry. Receive excellent benefits and even begin owning your very own fleet with Peregrine.</p><p><strong>To learn more contact Kyle Moffitt at </strong><a href="mailto:kyle@svrnty.com"><strong>kyle@svrnty.com</strong></a><strong> or visit </strong><a href="https://www.peregrinetransports.com/"><strong>PeregrineTransports.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
15 Dec, 2022
Ishan Mahajan
<h2>Student-Driven Non-Profit Grey to Green Plants its 100,000th Tree</h2><p>ATLANTA, Georgia – A student-run non-profit based in Atlanta, Grey to Green, has reached a milestone, having planted its 100,000th tree. The 501(c) that works for the sustainable development and preservation of environments across the globe’s key initiatives include planting trees globally, creating seed libraries, adopting roads, establishing and running a local greenhouse and hydroponics system, and spreading greater awareness on the state of the environment globally. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/U03-UE2TBXq1D_HT4GRFXB0n8twTVLpptghjxvoK_C3RB0mxom3xkY7Vn7SWTlwmp51OZHdHL_rHnw9-u8KdD4n8A3XETmYarvIjUUwPoJX5AZd6sCil0QLtJmKlkHKM_Lgg7zUl61NcAXN0ysVCNwhM7Fh53RJ14mvK64uO9N9-6ceL6-u9KuRgLMOCxA"></figure><h2>Fighting Deforestation Both in the Community and Worldwide</h2><p>Grey to Green is partnered with AIR Guatemala, a non-profit based in Dundywood, Georgia, matching work to plant over 100,000 trees between Atlanta and Guatemala respectively. AIR Guatemala was established in 1993 and works to provide aid to communities while providing pay in collaboration providing horticultural training. Helping to fight deforestation, Grey to Green is also serving to help strengthen defenses against tropical storms that often hit areas in Guatemala without infrastructure like Los Planes Chuchexic, Santa Lucia Utatlan, Solola, Guatemala. </p><p>Providing more safety from storms is just one benefit to combatting deforestation, as natural life and resources thrive as the environment heals. Additionally, Grey to Green has established school gardens throughout Central America. “It was really exhilarating, to be honest, seeing all those trees we planted,” Co-Founder Raj Patel says about seeing the progress of Grey to Green with Partners/Co-Founders Ishan Mahajan and Brian Yoo. “Although it was great to see those thousands of trees planted, it really warmed our hearts knowing we also made a difference in other people's lives.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pdifnNAOLX0dejyeF6VsVMMO8Xavig8x7fz63pxEqh-YiDuFjZ0CTG_KgvOP79L9VTfeKTbDrtlBScugdYMBAP_xCpOi9pRS4_XJdgYL9s2ggc1wlVkR9aaflTA6ghRd1dcZ9oNmPT2VaGPjRgiN9h7RdQnvzEApib_0tcZQ7RJKBlkAEOvXYC14toeCvQ"></figure><p>Although Grey to Green has had significant success abroad, the student-driven non-profit has also focused on improving the local environment. Mobilizing over 350 volunteers, Grey to Green have been able to clean up various roads in Atlanta, specifically around Lambert High School, where they also attend. Grey to Green is focused on providing science-based solutions to improving the environment and has established both a greenhouse and hydroponics system, the yield of which is to be donated to Atlanta Food Bank.</p><p>“Of course, none of this would be possible, without our generous donors who have contributed over 10,000 dollars to our cause,” Brian Yoo, co-founder, says. “We really appreciated seeing the outpouring of support from our local community, both in donations and interest.”</p><h2>About Grey to Green</h2><p>While the non-profit has done a tremendous amount of work, the core of the organization just consists of two high schoolers looking to make a difference. Starting in February of 2021 after observing the state of the environment around them, Ishan and Brian recognized that COVID-19 highlighted the dire state of the natural world. Headlines such as, “Canals of Italy Clearing After 4 months of Lockdowns” or “New York City Sees Significant Reductions in Smog” opened their eyes to the devastation the environment has suffered as a result of industrialization and urbanization in the United States. Even around Grey to Green’s home of Atlanta, the young founders observe constant litter, “People throwing away their masks, gloves, and tissues on the ground. Although we are high schoolers, we knew that we wanted to make a difference. Thus, Grey to Green was born with the intent of beautifying the environment around us. However, as we grew and our mission attracted other like-minded peers, we were able to expand internationally as well.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lVfLMJUnfdnx_AsIR0BUQaWlMEQxGqJx_38Kt-_LZgNIMdBg3Kpq6lL1hLU3XHPajkOhpXhcq_PgUSU63h4WOuRR4PV0C5sTx2IGp6EJEuaDQE7Xsv59Zk1zDsEogEkGLQsnfD0oTBdHFD5MKe53zo5BDLqGl8g4P5B6-xgSz-tiCXCmPUSzkq2I6ZoyUQ"></figure><p> </p><p>Ishan Mahajan and Brian Yoo are both currently seniors at Lambert High School. Before founding Grey to Green, Ishan and Brian were already good friends. “We actually met on a basketball court,” they say. As both of the founders are going out of state for college – with Ishan focusing on STEM subjects in college while Brian pursues his interests in the humanities – they are hoping to expand Grey to Green through their respective college campuses, helping their project to grow and possibly expand nationally. Founding the organization with classmates Raj Patel and Vishnu Dontu, the non-profit is hoping to make bigger waves worldwide in the next five years.</p><p> </p><p>“Our school chapter already has 350 volunteers and we want to help this project to grow,” Grey to Green explains. “We’re hoping in five years, who knows, maybe we’ll have 5000 volunteers, and we’ll plant our millionth tree.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit </strong><a href="https://greytogreeninternational.org/"><strong>GreyToGreenInternational.Org</strong></a></p>
13 Mar, 2024
Inference Health: Transforming Healthcare Pricing Through Transparency
<p>Healthcare costs are the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html">number one</a> cause of bankruptcy in the US. And with healthcare spending continuing to <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/NationalHealthExpendData/NHE-Fact-Sheet">outpace GDP growth</a> every single year, it's clear that something needs to be done to control healthcare costs.</p><p>Daniel Wu, the CEO of <a href="https://www.inferencehealth.com/">Inference Health</a>, believes the answer is price transparency. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/natalie%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADNjZWQ4NDQ1LTI5ZGEtNGIyZC1iYWFmLWRiNGZlZjdmYzhiNgBGAAAAAAC13SBinfAJSqqmSk2dVg2iBwDgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAAAAEMAADgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAdjM2pAAABEgAQAE5HbtO4fGVEgxyKpYHGapY%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.t8U-5Av2E-gCqJEf-zUvbDmHKBZqHWmCWJSm_3TPsIJEI-EVymY8uj0CgfA5VQA38V3rUYpJJMuIjBdfMjY1cR1cOf1-jRHcYWIXL4u_bFH_LZbYS_vcQPMOGNCMp2V4RB1bjVD-PHgfDQRNHrGuQkCm7zP0uMxg7b9NxEdziq8wboky67UR2et3lYapIArzjvmGnkVuaXBjHfJfTfTw_8wRxfxOpC6rb3KWcY1rIKCOmAohFZH7BcLo2dtUvgsnPWEnhl5gJZ_SXmIMe7AEQZTitkiaMos-nUzp0_7VKZfnjDQ2PetXiE7dDT5famxF_f8G2sMDVF_Moq53fJV3ew&X-OWA-CANARY=3RKQmAQ5PUuCO5ImGPdBDNAZiowqntoYKZFdzSTHqXBTFcsOc3b4edMl5l5nA_foOAZE1axpTSY.&owa=outlook.office365.com&scriptVer=20220909004.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>“Healthcare is a strange world. Only in healthcare can you buy something without knowing how good it is, and how much it will cost,” says Wu. “Prices for procedures can vary dramatically; a total knee replacement might run you $50,000 at a name-brand hospital, but only $15,000 at another surgical center.”</p><p>Wu, a recent Stanford University graduate, explained that the lack of transparency in healthcare costs is preventing consumers from making informed decisions about their care, in addition to exposing them to unaffordable medical bills. “We've built this incredibly byzantine healthcare billing ecosystem, with fee schedules, negotiated rates, deductibles and copays, that all translates to consumer confusion," said Wu. </p><p>Inference Health partners with physicians and facilities to offer transparently priced bundles directly to consumers and employers. Through its network and search tools, the platform allows users who need surgery or another expensive medical procedure to shop around for the care that works best for them.</p><p>“We help folks who are uninsured or have high-deductible health plans,” says Wu. “Our healthcare marketplace enables these consumers to save significantly, and find high-quality, transparently-priced healthcare bundles.” </p><p>Wu has been working on healthcare issues his entire life. In addition to doing research with the National Cancer Institute and Stanford Healthcare, he also published with the Stanford AI Lab.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/natalie%40imperium-pr.com/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkADNjZWQ4NDQ1LTI5ZGEtNGIyZC1iYWFmLWRiNGZlZjdmYzhiNgBGAAAAAAC13SBinfAJSqqmSk2dVg2iBwDgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAAAAEMAADgbrauFMToR5tEC97dKKxTAAAdjM2pAAABEgAQAMe%2FMxPAkxNPp60F4%2FiqTfw%3D&thumbnailType=2&token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkQ4OThGN0RDMjk2ODQ1MDk1RUUwREZGQ0MzODBBOTM5NjUwNDNFNjQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiIySmozM0Nsb1JRbGU0Tl84dzRDcE9XVUVQbVEifQ.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.t8U-5Av2E-gCqJEf-zUvbDmHKBZqHWmCWJSm_3TPsIJEI-EVymY8uj0CgfA5VQA38V3rUYpJJMuIjBdfMjY1cR1cOf1-jRHcYWIXL4u_bFH_LZbYS_vcQPMOGNCMp2V4RB1bjVD-PHgfDQRNHrGuQkCm7zP0uMxg7b9NxEdziq8wboky67UR2et3lYapIArzjvmGnkVuaXBjHfJfTfTw_8wRxfxOpC6rb3KWcY1rIKCOmAohFZH7BcLo2dtUvgsnPWEnhl5gJZ_SXmIMe7AEQZTitkiaMos-nUzp0_7VKZfnjDQ2PetXiE7dDT5famxF_f8G2sMDVF_Moq53fJV3ew&X-OWA-CANARY=qC6t3oMWh0uaDGmekKLsP6A9fKgqntoYt77tazzTckQ_dYxtrojK398ER6aBfDdDzxw6uYMZdFY.&owa=outlook.office365.com&scriptVer=20220909004.07&animation=true" alt="Image preview"></figure><p>Wu sees Inference Health as part of a broader trend in healthcare, pointing to recent legislation like the Transparency in Coverage Act and the No Surprises Act, which aim to improve healthcare price transparency. “I want to see a consumer-friendly healthcare system - when you're worried about getting better, you shouldn't have to think about the bill," he said. </p><p>But Wu acknowledges this will be an uphill battle. For now, he says, “our platform will offer everybody access to all of our providers, giving everyone enough information to find the best healthcare for them.” </p><p><i>For more information about Inference Health, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Daniel Wu</i></p><p><i>dan@inferencehealth.com</i></p>
17 Jan, 2023
Kaila Uli
<p>The Bok Agency and TikTok Strategist/CEO Kaila Uli Launch “0 to Social Proof”</p><p>LOS ANGELES, California–<a href="https://www.thebokagency.com/">The Bok Agency</a>, which helps its clients to grow their social media pages more effectively, has launched “0 to Social Proof,” hosted by TikTok strategist Kaila Uli and Julia Suh from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themantraco/?hl=en">The Mantra Co.</a>, a lifestyle brand with nearly 1MM Instagram followers. “0 to Social Proof” aims to provide tips for how small companies and corporations can create winning content and drive sales through social media. </p><p>“We were frequently asked by business owners how to create viral online content in a world where information speeds past us around the clock,” says Uli. “They struggled to master content creation for their social media platforms, a continuing source of frustration for many of them. They knew that their online presence was crucial to engaging with customers, but they just weren’t sure how to go about it. The Bok Agency decided to work with The Mantra Co. to create ‘0 to Social Proof’ as a solution.”</p><p>The Bok Agency explains that the program starts from the top down. Participants learn how to set up lighting and framing, edit, use trends and captions, maximize SEO, and design a hashtag strategy. The goal is for each business owner to obtain the skills to optimize their social media content so that they can more easily connect with their existing customers, cultivate new ones, and guide each one through the sales funnel. </p><p>“‘0 to Social Proof’ is self-paced, and we are always happy to answer any questions participants may have,” says The Bok Agency. “We hope that they will find it enjoyable and empowering as they learn the strategies behind great content and discover how to utilize them in their own businesses in 2023.”</p><p><i>About The Bok Agency:</i></p><p><i>The Bok Agency was founded by model/marketing professional Kaila Uli, who grew her own audience from 0-180,000 followers in only 1.5 years and has organically driven over 40MM views for herself and her clients. The Bok Agency comes alongside established and growing brands to develop content from the top to bottom. The agency works with its clients to design full, customized strategies, from creating a social media page all the way to monetizing it. The Bok Agency remains passionate about helping small businesses in particular to expand their organic reach and increase views and sales by creating an engaging social media page. </i></p><p><i>For more more information about The Bok Agency, please see its </i><a href="https://www.thebokagency.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Kaila Uli, The Bok Agency</i></p><p><a href="mailto:kaila@thebokagency.com"><i>kaila@thebokagency.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
09 May, 2023
Zahid Sarder
<p><strong>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is a Trusted Advocate of the Bangladeshi People</strong></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>“An influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has guarded the rights and safety of the Bangladeshi community for over 25 years.”</strong></i></p><p> </p><p>New York——<a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com&t=h.eJxFjb0OgyAURl_FMLciykV0cuoLuHW7CCipVIMYkzZ995YmTdfv55wn2cNM2oxMMa4tpcdx5FecnL70GLQJPWrt8mHx5JSRWxreTVzCaCMHKAVndEPfOb-a4HZ_XkPaUmBSSiUEYmm5aEQ1WKsU1AMrEA1KysTnCjVUMi8goU1Cb1_lw3ajRzf_rDpV_-T1BtSKNts.MEUCIGiH0VQmKtnrhFVqXMul7dXOUDqtz-lo-_nJ-_oKfRHnAiEA6Y72j6EWspbZ34KgDxEIE-roXobOUXkBz_pL5g21OhM">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a>, a prominent member of the Bangladeshi-American Society, has received strong acclaim for his work on behalf of and serving the Bangladeshi community.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ctBxiV2m28LOvJtTgxMaui0DpRVrL__tYCQRDq7i_nLyvUbHmYXuZMZ_FsdbHGrFZqx4H0WHXq1ZMWZV86Z3Ha9BFM-olGpebQjFWoIRbR9FuCurQpGoJq1LQoqbgG0GAQfLDK76VA_rEm-saBihKNLLvLevK3bCgjOSgJgSJEm3WAkUO29TQ7b8mw"></figure><p><i>Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and Bangladesh former Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.</i></p><p> </p><p>Born into an aristocratic politically active family and growing up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a city that is roughly a third of the size of New York City with twice the population, establishing ties in the community was central to survival. Saddi took this truth to heart and manifested these values through his actions.</p><p> </p><p>Whether nature or nurture was responsible for shaping Saddi’s outlook on life, he never rested on the laurels of his parents’ accomplishments, instead moving forward to shape an impressive career of his own.</p><p> </p><p>Saddi has a lifelong track record of personal and political accomplishments. He graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree and presently resides in the United States. During his time in Bangladesh and abroad, Saddi served as a Foreign Advisor to the Honorable Begum Khaleda Zia, who was elected Prime Minister for three terms. He fondly refers to this period of time as the “Golden Days of Bangladesh Democracy.”</p><p> </p><p>Recently, <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=finance.yahoo.com&t=h.eJxFjUEOwiAURK9iWEsptSC66lV-4VOIQBvAmGq8u-LGWc7LvHmRew7keiCu1q1cGbM-QdLY7eDWtdNrZAkfhQVfa0A6Q1oCGCyOGtQBMhqadk2f4LyhPe-_EcPYuRoDOR7IrakT1jUvto5CDHLkrECcfNww-3ukW_6dCK6UmqUEGOwoL_KkrZ1ncda8B0BQjMvvVJzFSXW9aGps6gLZYH7aaYngQzM1ZBr6N-8P0AJIIQ.MEQCIGemmhGs6if_zxZuk5BsNJkaCSsb0aA_wvKxPOwlgFq-AiByMaDdENuV7A7l-Pqd9b42zgnGfhYAlWEJX4L4hGJOJg">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> celebrated with supporters and friends when an initiative to rename part of New York City “Little Bangladesh” was accomplished as New York City Council approved a bill, renaming MacDonald to Church in Brooklyn to Little Bangladesh. As "Little Bangladesh” was declared in NYC, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and US House Representatives of New York Revel in Community Win. Saddi played an instrumental role in rallying support for the bill.</p><p> </p><p>On the importance of culture to the Bangladeshi community of New York City, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi says, “As a society, we’re dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Bangladesh for people who have emigrated from Bangladesh, but still wish to keep the history, traditions, and culture of their home country alive.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.yahoo.com&t=h.eJxFjUEOgyAUBa9iWBcRFURXXuWrIKQiBrBGm9690k23M3nz3mj3C-oypGPcQkfIcRz5Cdq5fHSWrPIIZIB1XmCSQRt8Q7uvJp4YxmheJkR8gTYTVpiWFS2KlrJcR7ugR4aeKbzK6PysYs1YyWtKAtje2E16s1u8-d8No0KIgXOAUtW85dWo1DCwZqQFgARBKL-nrGGVyAuW0jKlA_hJ-kv1swWzpFJSU1J_8vkCcItHyw.MEUCIQDGot1zgq71Aa0oaWkGU7yuoPrmAB2CwBZ9DZY6Ll4PLgIgb6mGAwNA28dIJjy0rA7wWHUi4sbmJXxRg3AORQMnKvI">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi</a> has been involved in the Bangladeshi American Society for over 25 years. He is an influential civil society leader praised for playing a pivotal role in carrying the voice of Bangladeshi Americans to lawmakers. In his work, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has received countless accolades, among them a humanitarian award for his work during the COVID-19 Pandemic in helping promote vaccine distribution to the Bangladeshi population.</p><p> </p><p>The Humanitarian awards were presented at The Forum at Columbia University in New York to a number of Bangladeshi community leaders and activists. <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=finance.yahoo.com&t=h.eJxFjUEOwiAUBa9iWEsBWyh15VV-6aclFmgANWq8u8WN2zeZeW9ySys5H8hSypbPjFkXIBhsnrDE2JjoWcBHZiOEeYUJ80JzNA7LkyY0cQ7uhZmaeHcTFQMVuuWcC62bpfiVHA_kWuMBS0yzLZ2UJ9UJlsFfnN8wuZunW_rdyN3So1IAJ9upQbXG2nGUvREcAEEzoXZV9rLVDZc1jTWdIU2YXvYye3BrLVU0VfRfPl9z7UjO.MEYCIQDNdnEbAWcV-ZVNtG6RgTT1u0_7OldbGYMOrh-IiRcK0QIhAPAhOLo6GKsImviVdEB9N7va_sNQBFY3vy3wme-1XP2i">Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, received a humanitarian award</a> along with eleven others. Awards were presented by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who is a Bangladeshi and one of only seven individuals to have received the Nobel Peace Prize, the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the United States Congressional Gold Medal. Dr. Yunus is also known for his work founding the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, and developing the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. While presenting awards, Dr. Yunus expressed his pride at Bangladeshi Americans working to solve humanitarian issues during a time when people need it most.</p><p> </p><p>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has been working with the <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.yahoo.com&t=h.eJxFzkEOgyAQBdCrGNZFQAWpK68yCigpqAGMqU3vXmkXXf1kfublv9AeHOoKNKe0xY6Q4zjKJ8zrWo6rJ4s-IjlhtgobHCEoHa5QyuIAzlkdMatqSmkraDkn79CtQI_MLTqtYTKp4bwSDSMRfG_9poPdPd7CF-dMSjkIAVCZRtxFPRozDLwdGQXQIAkT1ytveS1LyjOtM_2bcZp-8mBdlnKlcvW_vD_RB0N8.MEUCIGy-nsAB0wn7NJAbOXfpZwUHVsf-tTIKHNSkLc4s_ib3AiEAs-n5kmaby_GD0-oR6KaiMBdT_VaIKhTbMMMfksZMTv0">United States Congress</a> advocating for the rights of the people of Bangladesh for over 2 decades. He is well-versed in Indo-Pacific foreign affairs and has met with community and government leaders from around the world. Through work with the Bangladeshi community, collaborating with US Congress, United Nations, Woodrow Wilson Center, Democracy International, and the Prestigious Heritage Foundation, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi has shown a consistent track record of care for the well-being of members of the Bangladeshi community around the world.</p><p> </p><p>According to reports, <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.commonwealthunion.com&t=h.eJxFzEFuwyAUhOGrRKxLiBNDSFa5ytgBjAoPC55lqVXvXtNNt_Nrvm-x1SSeJ7Ewr-2p1L7v57nkXGh3SLxsFAv1RbWy8SLRIkgiuxpnUJOoTgZEihRkSGVCkmB2xMdNiY-T-Ow6OS41eB61vppxUA35FfN6IFuWa_3z9WCtnYwBrn40D3ObvZ8mfZ-HC-Bg1WCOq77rmz1fdKddpxvq29Uv_woZMXWpp3dP_8vPL2eAS8M.MEUCIQD-o6PuX0_e4LnRa0CpLVggTgyf0Y2_MQkmqpUVB7_i3QIgS4NPwX54glYCR7yiap8sb1IHaVllkDNRgpdSnujaFz0">Asian Americans will be the biggest immigrant community in the United States</a> by 2065, mostly due to the South Asian population, which increased by a startling 40 percent in seven years, from 3.5 million in 2010 to 5.4 million in 2017. With the increase in population, they bring greater contributions to the economy and culture of the United States. Likewise, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi makes an impassioned effort to protect the interests of the Bangladeshi community, as well as the entire South Asian community.</p><p> </p><p>Saddi works in the oil industry and resides in Florida with his wife, a Doctor of Internal Medicine, and children when he isn’t lobbying for his country or contributing his expertise in Washington, D.C.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About:</strong></p><p>Zahid F. Sarder Saddi is an influential civil society leader, humanitarian, and advocate for Bangladesh and its people. He helps Bangladeshi expatriates assimilate into life in the United States while also preserving their own values and traditions. Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.</p><p> </p><p>To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjltPgzAARv_KwrPjUmgpSxYXichiMmWZZPOFtFDuBVaKZRr_u-KLr9_Jd3K-tEm02mallVIO48YwlFJ60faUdUyNqhJMT3tunARJGybuMyLJtrCvR_-chEEUJaKbA98Jg8OjFw5d4qIY9lMNhiav1QNwaTIhbnLvFXj2R_3ir6VN2jjCM58deb6oWx3sb4cgfn6KaPl-7Obm-nZpulMyg5JyZ7_V7lZas_R1TPaiyKUDIUCOZYyE7yo-MFFNfD2Iv0poYYwpQoSA3EEestM8pxS6qWUSwgg2LPR7hS60sW7CRc0W9UhExsRnvis4qdrFtKBsQf_L9w9oBWAA.MEUCIBcYZ1e78z9zRyFnRjWHyrIiPM9oBEFRmjwSm0WDfWEyAiEAsMj6noO-E2-OD82YgNm1Rko7R34a0KTbs2xtZ29pejU">www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com</a> or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.globenewswire.com&t=h.eJxFjtFugjAARX_F8DyECi3FZJmgIWo2gmiU-WIKtMAEwbbIYNm_b-xlr_fknpwvpeWlMp8ouZSNmGta13XTrKxjeqOd6ApOp0ldaQdOkivlLymR5Hkpdi5YYzWPbONxehdBPLTR6cMTMzcMIzN9i7an10Kt68-zCgdj3zVOhs9RvmK89Ax3eYnvvSPlBiXA8ji7XwJb3Tr7qD-nRzz4u7J37FUvKzfcGL60fOjqB3UVbNtNfyzWF1t5mijXsflGZc0zJk0IZ8gEmiDVoqgayou2Uhv-Vw4BxjhGiJAZM5GNjISxOIZWAnRCKMEaQL9XaEEDT3U4qumoFoSnlA9skVWkKEfTiNIR_S_fP8-QZW4.MEUCIHo3-od5DzsrLpvKEJSYueOM_Rmrxnb7pOVB01kNACL8AiEAp_9wb1MkUC2Q48xEq4L930INmDneJ9RfyZ2IwiIDZEc">info@zahidfsardersaddi.com</a></p>
02 Mar, 2023
Genius Operations(R) Launches Total Operations Suite and Other Offerings for ABA Professionals
<p>Genius Operations(R) Launches Total Operations Suite and Other Offerings for ABA Professionals</p><p>RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California–<a href="http://www.geniusoperations.com">Genius Operations(R)</a>, which assists Behavior Analysts with developing efficient operational systems for their businesses, is now offering its Total Operations Suite along with other services and events scheduled for 2023. The co-founder of Genius Operations(R), COO Portia James, states that the downloadable tools in the Total Operations Suite will ultimately give BCBA clinicians the ability to optimize their companies and to focus on what matters most to them, such as staff training or quality of services. </p><p>“At Genius Operations(R), we are very passionate about supporting professionals who provide applied behavior analysis treatment to children with autism,” Portia James says. “After listening to their concerns, we decided to create a customizable ABA package that can give them the information and help that they need in order to thrive.”</p><p>The Total Operations Suite features a portal with links to all policies, processes, and documents that are required by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) and that have met the criteria toward BHCOE accreditation. Users will be guided through a 30-minute presentation on how to navigate the portal, and they will participate in a two-hour “Ask Me Anything” meeting, where they can ask questions or share their concerns with Genius Operations(R) specialists before they submit their BHCOE accreditation documents. </p><p>“We also provide a one-hour BHCOE interview prep session, community support from our members, and the opportunity to upgrade the package with tools for improving your operating procedures and workflows,” co-founder Chanavian Baugh says. “Our Total Operations Suite is very useful for Behavior Analysts and aims to simplify and standardize the way that we build and scale ABA companies.”</p><p>Genius Operations(R) recently announced its new partnership with the BHCOE and will be working to empower Behavior Analysts who are minority business owners to earn BHCOE accreditation. The company explains that they are focusing on African American professionals because approximately 3.9% of all Behavior Analysts are Black, and they have substantially lower access to resources for building and maintaining sustainable companies.</p><p>“Through this partnership and our efforts, we hope to see a ripple effect, with more ABA professionals going into underrepresented communities and providing services to minority children with autism,” Portia James states.</p><p>The company reveals that its COO will be speaking at the <a href="https://babainfo.org/conference/">Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference 2023</a>, which will be held from June 17-19 in Detroit, Michigan. Portia James will be speaking on combating burnout by aligning personal values to professional workflows, with the goal of reducing barriers for African American clinicians in the ABA community.</p><p>Also this summer, Genius Operations(R) plans to launch “Radical OBM,” its Organizational Behavior Management certification course that will run for 16 weeks and offer two formats: online certification for clinicians and in-person team training for ABA companies.</p><p>“We are very excited about helping participants learn more about the foundations of organizational behavior management, mission-focused decision-making, and strategic navigation for building, maintaining, and scaling ABA companies,” says Chanavian Baugh.</p><p>From October 11-15, 2023, Genius Operations(R) will be holding a retreat in the Dominican Republic for people of color who are Behavior Analysts and who own or plan to own an ABA company in the next year. The retreat will be held in a mansion in Cap Cana/Punta Cana and feature topics that include:</p><ul><li>the foundations of organizational behavior management</li><li>mission-focused decision-making</li><li>strategic navigation for building, maintaining, and scaling ABA companies</li><li>the benefits of values alignment, self-care, networking, and coaching</li></ul><p>Registration is open now, and prospective attendees can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXHJkpzJi-o6a0HB3JswBxyUWKL-5eDtoMLKh-vU4VPzgDeg/viewform?usp=send_form">reserve</a> their spot by sending an inquiry to the company.</p><p>Genius Operations(R) invites all minority ABA professionals who need assistance with the certification process or with strengthening their business’ operations to reach out to them.</p><p>“We are ready to come alongside you and help you to achieve your mission: to help children with autism,” says Chanavian Baugh. “Nothing is more important to us than empowering you to make a difference in their lives.”</p><p><i>Genius Operations(R) is minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned, and it is</i></p><p><i>committed to narrowing the gap in quality care in underrepresented communities. Its vision is for all clinician-owned ABA companies to operate at a standard of excellence that qualifies them for BHCOE accreditation. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Genius Operations(R), please contact:</i></p><p><i>Portia James and Chanavian Baugh, cofounders</i></p><p><a href="mailto:thegoteam@behaviorgenius.com"><i>thegoteam@behaviorgenius.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>(909) 850-7210</i></p>
28 Dec, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/uACo3cLxlFvM5Y_z5DPFqadfn1ZKBeScRxHm3p9_7vnSb9ZPRw9HcLBi_QoHCmssU16HuQxHNfrpDdvhdtfBleZrCCgKnKMtQ7_3MvM86KLEYxnfWOA3TA32Eh8dF3En5DyROke3bFfSx1atFwdsHVWL2B07RJQbkNK-UTFE6DwoCSmbEE61UsZVa5FwTQ"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenation Fertility Center’s Dr. Merhi On Rising Male Infertility Rates</strong></p><p><i><strong>Why giving high doses of IVF drugs to women is not be the answer</strong></i></p><p>When a couple can’t conceive, the finger is often pointed toward the woman. Infertility is so frequently blamed on women; they’re waiting longer to have children, establishing a career and a stable relationship first - so naturally - people assume - infertility is typically the woman’s fault.</p><p>Not so. Approximately one third of all IVF cycles includes a diagnosis of male infertility. Recent global numbers (from 53 countries) indicate that male sperm counts are in a rapid decline. Men are making fewer sperm, and the sperm they have aren’t as effective at fertilization. Research from the journal <i>Human Reproduction Update</i> indicates that sperm counts have dropped by half over the last 40-50 years - and this decline is speeding up.</p><p>Dr. Zaher Merhi, medical director and founder of the award-winning fertility clinic<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC), says that possible causes of this decline could due to several factors: </p><ol><li>Daily environmental toxins that we produce. For example, we are exposed daily to BPA that is present in toilet papers, plastic bottles and containers, envelopes, printer ink, and processed foods. Phthalates are another group of chemicals mainly used to give flexibility to plastics and they exist in many products that are used daily such as detergents, lubricating oils, medical devices, flooring, soap, shampoo, and lotion. Some of these toxins can directly bind to testosterone receptors thus altering sperm production.</li><li>Cell phones. Men usually put their phones in their pockets, which is super close to their testicles. If you go to PubMed website (which is a library where all the worldwide medical articles are published), and enter the key words “cell phone radiation and male reproduction”, you will find over 135 manuscripts to date, yet no one talks about it! Indeed the daily duration of cell phone use is significantly associated with lower sperm concentration, total count, and motility. Cell phone radiations have also been shown to slow the production of testosterone and increase sperm DNA damage.</li><li>Hand sanitizers: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of hand sanitizers have skyrocketed. Interestingly, The FDA has urged consumers not to use certain hand sanitizer products. Some active and inactive ingredients contained in certain types of sanitizers could reduce the sperm viability and movement. There are new fertility friendly hand sanitizers on the market now (<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/products/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/products/</a>).</li></ol><p>“Male infertility absolutely needs to be addressed and taken more seriously- and medicating the female with heavy doses of IVF medications is often not the answer,” Dr Merhi says.</p><p>Dr Merhi also states “At most clinics, they just automatically go straight to traditional IVF with multiple heavy doses of injections for the women who are not the problem. But a much gentler, less invasive method for women, such as Gentle and Mini IVF, is all that is needed because they are not the problem in those situations. There is no need to spend a lot of money on IVF drugs and put these chemicals into the women’s body when sperm is the issue.” </p><p>RFC counters both male and female infertility issues with a wide variety of alternative and holistic methods. RFC offers 10 different types of IVF - and yes, that does include traditional IVF for those who wish to go that route. But RFC also offers Mini IVF (aka Gentle IVF), natural IVF, at-home kits that patients can use remotely, and holistic treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation, acupuncture and ozone sauna.</p><p>In addition, RFC offers guidance for men experiencing low sperm count. “It’s sometimes things that people don’t want to hear; if you want to achieve a healthy pregnancy, you need to consider your overall health.” </p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en</a></p>
07 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bLgOcqO6Puj-187BU8v4mxM0MpKf1dzDREzrBKbFk-TmYKghKwqTgWNwyrrljwmqtqM8aqjxj8XJus6Tws30nsgEbRUH2sjwZIACTKr9TlpqVr0pyGM90Muzcuh1NqUaWr7lHnITZWdeBdbx9rUHkBAXN8M2bM_Yn7g87qUtnq2iPaue3FUYwwOuMBSguKxt0761BQ"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) Overcomes Cancer & Infertility</strong></p><p>Cancer is a dreaded word that can mean huge life changes - or begin an end of life plan leading to heartbreak and sadness for families and individuals. But in this age of modern medicine, there is often hope for cancer patients. With the latest treatments and equipment, many people beat cancer and go on to live long, full lives.</p><p>However, those fortunate survivors are often faced with a slew of health issues that will last the rest of their lives - and that often includes infertility. While certain types of cancers can certainly affect fertility, especially any kind of cancer of the reproductive system, it’s often more likely that harsh chemotherapy or invasive surgeries affect survivors’ fertility. In addition, those with a family history of cancer and/or infertility are more likely to be at risk for fertility problems.</p><p>What defines infertility? There are several key factors that can lead to a female being diagnosed as “infertile”:</p><ul><li>Ovaries lacking healthy eggs (low ovarian reserve)</li><li>Disruption in the hormones essential to help with egg release (ovulation)</li><li>Tumors or other issues affecting the ovaries or uterus (womb), causing these organs to malfunction</li><li>Damage another part of the reproductive system, such as the fallopian tubes, thus preventing the egg from getting fertilized by the sperm</li><li>Issues with the fertilized eggs sticking into the uterine wall (recurrent implantation failure)</li><li>Recurrent miscarriages, meaning that the fetus cannot be carried to term and the pregnancy is terminated by the body</li></ul><p>Certain scenarios are more likely to cause infertility as a result of cancer; for example: </p><ul><li>The type of treatment, be it chemotherapy and/or radiation</li><li>How heavy the doses of medications are and how they affect the body</li><li>The patient’s age and co-morbidities</li></ul><p>Some cancers of the reproductive system require surgery that removes essential portions of the reproductive system; but radiation therapy can also affect fertility, and so can the drugs used in chemotherapy. For those proud survivors of cancer, barring those who have undergone major surgery to the reproductive system, there is hope for having children. Cancer does not have to condemn the survivor to missing out on the joys of motherhood. Even if surrogacy is the only possibility due to surgery, that can still lead to a happy family.</p><p><a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) is the first non-conventional fertility center located in New York City, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester, and Connecticut, but serving women and couples all over the world. Founded by medical director and award-winning fertility specialist Dr. Zaher Merhi, RFC pioneers the latest technology alongside time-honored holistic approaches to offer a myriad of different options for hopeful parents who have history of cancer.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cAdiNVPiQ7ZVsLHPhYQLqblrGC0T5Pg680ZZhxXqnM2ynTFT0ojFr82BGZE362nNi_gHFcW5GK2TbvCqq4PWX9QeXirzpo7xs0yoBZcI5k7hbik6lJoCbWSL4uJag044P4xIKavZAsK8AoQ-5DV9M7wXCJ4BJN6jiUH60TTIZrgS53pF5ePIQpQQlpncgTBYCGuzpA" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>RFC offers conventional services such as surrogacy and egg donation, as well as traditional IVF; but that isn’t the best choice for everyone. Many cancer survivors have had enough of needles! This is where RFC truly outshines the competition by offering several methods of “needle-free” and gentle IVF. In addition, cancer survivors are usually sick and tired of ingesting harsh drugs; RFC’s Natural and gentle IVF options, and/or the “Do It Yourself” IVF package, allow patients to make choices about what they’re putting into their bodies.</p><p>Another option that many cancer survivors explore is egg freezing, and RFC does that, too! No matter what health problems a woman has faced, there is always an option, and RFC is dedicated to offering more possibilities than any other clinic. RFC believes, regardless of age or weight, that the process should be as natural and painless as possible and puts patient comfort above all else.<br><br>To learn more, please call (203) 557-9696 or e-mail info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p>
07 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jk_qWfW0OcH79W8Hn5ScHtuGDYVmeuZV1RONTT0KBQHhRZPzEKEuh5LblBYt5YPGIdaZxmjzO6jPD_X3g6TBI0r9xJe3-uNZkR0iFD_fmIiezi6gTMvu2QGUGNriGaADgQ1iFbwB0e7WmJqLEVeyDb4ggQ9N8tZxDyc5lQIRHP_Zu_rpYYY7PIwh_Q"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center in Bahamas Offers Stem Cell Ovarian Rejuvenation: The First in the World. </strong><br><br><a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC)’s medical director and founder, Dr. Zaher Merhi, said “This is the next big thing in IVF. RFC Bahamas will be the first place in the world to offer it!”</p><p>What is this revolutionary new service? Adipose (fat) stem cell ovarian rejuvenation centers around the extraction of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs) which are adult stem cells (mesenchymal stem cells) that have self-renewal properties and multi-potential differentiation. They’re usually isolated from fat tissue located in the abdomen, using a minor procedure called mini-liposuction.</p><p>So what are stem cells? Found throughout the body, stem cells are “neutral” unspecialized cells that are able to develop into specialized cell types with more specific functions, such as ovarian cells, blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells. Stem cells can be guided and activated into becoming more specific cells that can be used in people to regenerate and repair tissues that have been damaged. Adult stem cells are found in most adult tissues, and most abundant in fat.</p><p>Scientific research from all over the world has indicated that stem cells hold great promise in regenerative medicine and tissue repair. Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent disease by improving cell regeneration and aiding the tissue in its healing and repairment process. Stem cell therapy holds a great potential for treatment of various diseases in humans that includes diabetes, spinal cord injuries, cardiovascular disease, orthopedic injuries, stroke, and even infertility.</p><p>So why adipose (fat) stem cells? They have several advantages over other cells such as the bone marrow stem cells. Adipose stem cells are easily accessible, have been studied in humans and proven to be safe. They can differentiate into “new” younger eggs that can get fertilized to form embryos - allowing parents to transfer their DNA to their children. They have a high ability to proliferate, and their differentiation can be regulated by estrogen. Finally, they have low immunogenicity, meaning the body rarely tries to reject them as “foreign”.</p><p>Patients may be a candidate for adipose stem cell ovarian rejuvenation if they:</p><ul><li>Have low ovarian reserve (low AMH or high FSH levels)</li><li>Have premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)</li><li>Have chemotherapy-induced ovarian failure</li><li>Have poor egg quality</li><li>Have poor embryo quality</li><li>Have early menopause</li><li>Have troublesome menopausal symptoms</li><li>Are not a candidate for hormone replacement</li></ul><p>The team at RFC Bahamas is eagerly preparing to offer this cutting edge new service to women all over the world. Dr. Merhi, a world renowned fertility expert and researcher, has spent countless hours poring over texts and writing his own manuscripts on the subject prior to implementation. “We are committed to pursuing every option when it comes to fertility,” says Dr. Merhi, who is also a Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Maimonides Medical Center in New York.</p><p>Women always have eggs inside their ovaries, but many of these eggs are dormant. Even postmenopausal women still have on average 1,000 dormant eggs inside their ovaries. Ovarian rejuvenation is a newly pioneered procedure intended to re-awaken egg maturation and development within the ovary and potentially improve egg quality. Rejuvenation Therapy could be used to achieve pregnancy in women with low ovarian reserve, women with POI, and even women with early menopause.</p><p>RFC is well known for its huge array of fertility services, which include both time-honored holistic relaxation methods such as acupuncture, to the very latest in reproductive technology, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and ozone sauna. RFC Bahamas’ mission is to provide, using stem cell therapy, the most innovative treatment for patients based on evidence-based medicine.</p><p>As one of the foremost experts in ovarian rejuvenation therapy, Dr. Merhi believes that stem cell therapy has the potential to treat a wide range of infertility and reproductive conditions to provide patients the options of fighting menopause and diminished ovarian reserve as well as poor endometrial lining in cases of failed implantation.</p><p>RFC Bahamas offers treatments with adipose stem cells to help infertile patients with several conditions prolong and improve their reproductive lifespan. </p><p><i>The content of RFC Bahamas website is intended to provide information about the rendered services. The content and scope of the website is subject to change at any time. No statements or implied treatments on this website have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. This website is only intended for consumers outside the United States.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/">https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
15 Apr, 2024
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qgfR0Qyl-3yuUnjsfT6hzH5iBBD7Fb18u4XoVDcLa0Qu4_S2uKoM-5YGFzO0xT_dNOOYtcnwNIoUjYgP6rlIm0T64C2kh8zy4tFNXSJ_diU6CDz8MJ-GYrx8m0Hj2ZdgQKue8q3fCg-Sftglh9OKXOP7wJjVvrTVMe3bXwmalCZ3XmvGLY3PR5AM8Q"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) Medical Director Dr. Zaher Merhi Wins ASRM Star Award for The Third Year in a Row</strong></p><p>The<a href="https://www.asrm.org/resources/research-grants-and-awards/asrm-scientific-congress-member-recognition/asrm-star-award/"> American Society for Reproductive Medicine</a> (ASRM) has announced the winners of its prestigious Star Award for 2022. This coveted list once again includes celebrated and internationally acclaimed board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist Dr. Zaher Merhi.</p><p>“What an honor!” says Dr. Merhi. “Thank you, ASRM, for awarding me the ‘Star Award’ for the third year in a row. It is such a privilege that I get to help out so many women, men, and couples build their families. I wouldn’t want to do anything else!”</p><p>The 2022 ASRM Star Award recognizes members who have presented during at least nine of the ASRM Annual Meetings/ASRM Scientific Congresses starting in 2012. These presentations can include postgraduate or Pre-Congress courses/seminars, Scientific Program symposia, posters and/or abstracts. The Star Award, given annually, is to profess gratitude for those who have devoted countless hours toward shaping ASRM into the leading society for reproductive medicine.</p><p>Dr. Merhi is the founder of<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC), Manhattan and Connecticut's first IVF Center to utilize non-conventional fertility methods. He worked in the fertility field for over 20 years prior to founding RFC and currently serves as its medical director. He is also currently a Professor at SUNY Downstate University and Maimonides Medical Center. His extensive training and faculty appointments include the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the NYU School of Medicine, and the University of Vermont. </p><p>Dr. Merhi’s board certifications include OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD). In addition, he serves as the Chair for multiple high-profile committees, including the Endocrine Society, American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), New England Fertility Society, and Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), among others.</p><p>As an internationally recognized fertility expert, lecturer, editor, grant reviewer, and educator, Dr. Merhi continues to focus his research on ovarian reserve (low AMH or high FSH), PRP ovarian rejuvenation, gentle stimulation IVF, natural IVF, and IVF without injectables. At RFC, he has pioneered multiple cutting-edge and holistic treatments, blending the old with the new to ensure that every patient has a fighting chance to become pregnant with her own eggs.</p><p>Along with his team at RFC, Dr. Merhi has implemented the latest technology for treatments such as Ozone Sauna therapy, which has the potential to improve egg quality in patients presenting with endometriosis, immune disorders, body inflammation, and PCOS. He’s published over 100 manuscripts and papers. In addition to his recognition in medical circles, Dr. Merhi and his research have been featured in various articles by major news outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg, ABC News, USA Today, Yahoo Finance, the NY Post, and others. He has also graced the pages of popular magazines like Harvard Business Review, Glamour, Instyle, Parade, Women’s Health, Allure, and more.</p><p>”My primary goal is to continue my research into fertility and continually provide the latest technology to my patients,” he says. His passion remains making fertility achievable for all patients and RFC has no cutoffs for weight or age, but instead creates customized fertility treatment plans based on multiple factors, including the patient’s prior reactions to IVF cycles.</p><p>For more information, please email at info@rejuvenatingfertility.com or call at (203)-557-9696.</p><p><a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC): Fertility Treatments Anywhere, Anytime, for Anyone</strong></p><p>Today’s world is connected by technology. People want the absolute best products and services regardless of their location. Now that extends even to starting a family with those who have struggled with infertility.</p><p><a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> (RFC) is the first fertility center in the Northeast to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. But a massive 40% of RFC patients are outside the New York and Connecticut area, where RFC is based. Patients flock to RFC from all 50 states and all over the world, including Canada, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, India, and even as far away as Asia.</p><p>Dr. Zaher Merhi, founder and medical director of RFC, shares that his goal has always been making in vitro fertilization (IVF) equally accessible to everyone, regardless of location, age, or weight. RFC offers outside monitoring (OM), which allows patients worldwide to enjoy RFC protocols and access to the finest fertility providers.</p><p>With OM and other options like RFC’s Portable IVF and At-Home IVF Kit, patients need only follow a few simple steps:</p><ul><li>First, the patient will have a video consultation with one of the elite RFC doctors. Based on the history and demographics of the patient, the doctor will choose one of the 10 revolutionary IVF treatments offered at RFC.</li><li>Then an OM form will be emailed to the patient- consists of a prescription to perform blood and ultrasound. The patient needs to just find a nearby lab, fertility clinic, or OBGYN doctor - even a radiology center - which can perform the blood draws and ultrasounds.</li><li>RFC will get the blood and ultrasound results from that facility, and RFC doctors will review those results the same day, and let the patient know what medications they should take next.</li><li>Finally, only one in-office visit is required, on the day of the actual procedure.</li></ul><p>RFC’s Portable IVF option utilizes the latest technology to transport eggs and sperm via portable incubators from any RFC office to the IVF lab, where embryologists receive the eggs and sperm to perform fertilization. After a few days, the embryos are transported back to the originating office, where the patient undergoes the embryo transfer.</p><p>The At-Home IVF Kit is a patented breakthrough kit by RFC that includes everything a patient need for Gentle IVF fertility treatment without coming to the office for the repeated monitoring visits for blood draws and ultrasounds.</p><p>These options were created during the pandemic, as travel was considered dangerous. For older patients, however, time was of the essence when it came to freezing their eggs and pursuing their IVF treatments. Thus, the Portable IVF system and the At-Home IVF Kit were born. They allowed patients to avoid traveling to the heart of the city while still receiving treatment.</p><p>Dr. Merhi is also dedicated to providing fertility treatments to everyone, regardless of race, creed, religion, or preference. He is a friend to the LGBTQIA+ community, and RFC is proud to support these couples on their journey toward building their very own families. RFC clinics offer multiple options for LGBTQIA+ couples and world-renowned doctors are on hand to prove that diversity is a blessing and everyone has the right to enjoy a family.</p><p>The clinic is currently accepting patients from all over the world via telemedicine and offers a variety of IVF options, egg freezing, egg donation, and surrogacy as well as other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation. </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/">https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/b7xTV4tto5aD48i1jLMjbXtW92VxzETB1YSgfjwfZ6I2aa9FYost4XNPnAsjdBb0q4X2TB_7MfUBhwrEQdZXUmtlR3YrOECSk9zpvwjMfSQp9ILH9FfccqNWbbrOdntS7PCK_PCMJtmJ-B7uT7znqyT_FzyArUs-qG6bFilXhxl7iU6WgPGJq3eQ9kUFUYhPRK8Waw" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center: The First Fertility Clinic in the US with No Age or Weight Cutoff</strong></p><p>Many women struggling with infertility have been turned away from fertility clinics based on their age and/or weight. At <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic</a> (RFC), the providers and team feel that this kind of discrimination needs to stop. Headed by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, RFC has no age or weight cutoffs and no other restrictions for women undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization) or egg freezing.</p><p>Other clinics incorporate cutoff points for BMI (body mass index) because egg retrieval is done under general anesthesia. A higher BMI can present risk factors; however, this also prevents many potential IVF or egg freezing patients from starting their fertility journey and takes away their dream of becoming parents. </p><p>Fortunately, RFC has the best resources for everyone and is willing to take that leap of faith alongside its patients. Upon founding RFC, Dr. Merhi made the conscious choice to forgo these types of limitations to make sure everyone has access to treatment. “We are treating patients, not statistical numbers,” he says. “We can safely perform egg retrieval under local anesthesia, eliminating many risk factors associated with general anesthesia.”</p><p>The other restriction that RFC avoids is the age-old statement that many women hear: “You are too old to freeze your eggs.” That, says Dr. Merhi, is no longer the case: nuclear transfer, or Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT), is a process during which eggs are rejuvenated by getting only mitochondria - not eggs - from a donor. </p><p>“This is the future of IVF,” says Dr. Merhi. “Essentially, this means that freezing your eggs at any age - even menopausal women have eggs which can be awakened by PRP - will actually preserve your DNA, which, following MRT, allows you to pass all your genes to your children.”</p><p>He refers to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/prp-ovarian-rejuvenation/">ovarian rejuvenation</a>, which concentrates the patient’s own platelets into injections designed to accelerate healing. A patient’s own blood is drawn at a lab and run through a centrifuge, which separates the blood from the platelets, which, once thus activated, can stimulate growth of reparative cells at the injection site. PRP therapy, as applied to ovarian rejuvenation, consists of injections given vaginally directly to the ovaries under the guidance of an ultrasound.</p><p>Dr. Merhi explains that MRT is approved in the UK and is making its way to the US. “Compelling new data supports its feasibility with the hope it will get approved soon. So if you missed the chance to freeze your eggs at an earlier age because no one told you to do so, freeze your eggs now! RFC believes that donor eggs might become history soon.”</p><p>After working in the fertility field for over two decades, Dr. Zaher Merhi has the experience that patients can trust, and the passion for his industry that has prompted him to commit his energy into further research. This is why RFC clinics are equipped not only with the latest cutting edge technology and equipment, but also with millennia-old techniques designed for relaxation and to fight body inflammation.</p><p>The latest treatments and scientific development are seen alongside natural and holistic options such as acupuncture to envelope not just the body, but also the mind. “Most fertility clinics only offer traditional IVF with a barrage of medications,” says Dr. Merhi. “At RFC we have so many options and we allow our patients the chance to choose. We take patients that other clinics turn away because we feel that everyone deserves the chance for a healthy baby.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/">https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
12 Jan, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vEK5mGMWb1uW4I5oFqkg6KH14_AwlFneCf47ym6qW8bQ7Gn1AYArmCLOhWgjL5Pq_1ZX8FR327WP939wSL4YnIsChPByPPbMJGogRSSF_22nfoJRlTmXia4mV3DfXym8ecSSpyo_S_5C6r-6FKVr970hk4c5EOasqr2dKeMuIFSqm47CXVXAYNEZ-oIyHZ_GvQilBg" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Offers Novel “Reproductive Immunology” Program for Infertile Women</strong></p><p>Failure to conceive when you are desperately longing for a baby is one of the worst heartaches. For those dreaming of starting a family, there’s nothing more devastating than a constant negative pregnancy test - especially if the reasons for infertility continue to go undiagnosed. When all else fails, fertility doctors often turn to a field of medicine which studies the interactions between the immune system and the reproductive system. This is known as <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/reproductive-immunology-and-endometriosis/">Reproductive Immunology</a>.</p><p>Reproductive Immunology testing tries to find explanations for unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and complications that arise when a patient actually does become pregnant. This field of medicine is known to help in the treatment of endometriosis, inflammation-related infertility, and previously failed in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. </p><p>Endometriosis is associated with and could be a symptom of other immune and </p><p>inflammatory disorders, such as:</p><ul><li>Thyroid disorder</li><li>Rheumatoid arthritis</li><li>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)</li><li>Fibromyalgia</li><li>Celiac disease</li><li>Multiple sclerosis</li><li>Inflammatory bowel disease</li></ul><p>It’s also important to keep in mind that women with endometriosis have poorer outcomes while undergoing IVF treatments because they tend to have lower ovarian reserve, poorer egg and embryo qualities, and lower implantation rates.</p><p>After extensive research and training in the field, RFC has become one of the leaders in the field of Reproductive Immunology and is committed to treating women who have endometriosis, failed IVF, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent miscarriages, or had a pregnancy with a history of active autoimmune disease (hashimotos and others). A mother’s immunological system plays a key role in pregnancy, as her body essentially considers an embryo to be half foreign. This can cause the body to actually reject that embryo. The mother must develop immune tolerance to her embryo in order to provide protection and immunity for both.</p><p>RFC’s goal is to help these women achieve successful pregnancies. RFC performs comprehensive analyses which help assist in generating a unique immunological treatment plan to effectively manage an IVF cycle and an early pregnancy.</p><p>Such work-up and treatments at RFC include:</p><ul><li>INTRALIPIDS infusion to lower NK (Natural Killer) cells</li><li>INTRA-UTERINE PRP infusion: PRP has been shown to increase stickiness and thickness of the uterine lining</li><li>Endometrial biopsy for lining inflammation and receptivity (ERA)</li><li>Omega 3 supplementation such as EPA and DHA</li><li>Steroids (such as Prednisone) to lower body inflammation</li><li>Blood thinners such as Lovenox and baby aspirin</li><li>Other treatments based on each patient’s medical history</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VL8LN1OkjYYmBdMGl2L36eQ1eiu1d52L-wKiSYD_Sxgp3f2zoPu5j3MXqRSZwlOKO0LT7jwbFbedtBaF28wiRz0FQUP2vfoh4RzI47xudiehxrF7B8DP9l7CG0LfSW5Qi4ktgNkTLWFgZJRM6h_iAlgxyn1pH-2S3FAXdfHXMW9cZDcT8MmwExqxRVWxcr29k_-ZIg" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) has four locations in New York and one location in Connecticut, and was founded by Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist. Dr. Merhi has been practicing in and researching the fertility field for over twenty years and continues to aggressively research every option for women hoping to become pregnant, regardless of age, medical history, or even body weight.</p><p>“We treat patients that other clinics turn away,” Dr. Merhi shares. “We have no cutoff or restrictions when it comes to age or BMI. We have ways of safely treating women over 40 and with a higher BMI.” RFC also blends the latest cutting-edge technology with ancient practices. Brand new technological advances like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for ovarian rejuvenation are conducted alongside the ancient art of acupuncture. “We offer holistic and alternative methods,” says Dr. Merhi. “A healthy baby does not necessarily have to be the result of heavy doses of medication. After all, the world’s first IVF baby was born via natural IVF!”</p><p>RFC continues to pioneer treatments regarding Reproductive Immunology, while Dr. Merhi, the medical director and founder, continues his research in order to provide the best possible variety of fertility treatments, both old and new.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/">https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
16 Feb, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/n3uk_f4xG99_562DNRXdPQ86Vr5TXCyWR0om4kzxEUdzuhWrxMfKXSd8bUeIZR71oBXkcjRD63xDkQanKnXyZPIdqvLHtWMtjUxVXTElPE-uUiH51Y_sZhSaY1ErGhznZ3a9NCRXsdR1Xukuaaf38xQ"></figure><h2><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center Named First Fertility Clinic in the US with No Age or Weight Cutoff</strong></h2><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Northeast based fertility clinic<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic</a> (RFC) has been named the first fertility clinic in the United States that imposes no cutoffs for patients based upon age or weight.</p><p>The clinic has received multiple mentions, honors, and awards; founder and medical director Dr. Zaher Merhi, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, is the recipient of three Star Awards from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and was named Top OB/GYN Doctor in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and Top Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist by New York Magazine.</p><p>However, Dr. Merhi and his staff feel that this particular honor is especially relevant to their patients. “We see many patients who have been turned away from other fertility clinics because they were over a certain age, or because they were called too overweight,” Dr. Merhi states. “Based on the newest guidelines, we have no age or weight restrictions for women undergoing IVF, egg freezing, or our other many services.”</p><p>Dr. Merhi has published over 100 manuscripts and has presented research at conferences across the world. “Other clinics have BMI cutoffs because they feel that a higher BMI can cause complications under general anesthesia - which is how they perform egg retrieval,” he says. “However, we can safely perform egg retrieval under local anesthesia, eliminating many risk factors associated with general anesthesia.”</p><p>He adds that RFC has resources for patients who have been rejected by other fertility clinics based on their age or ovarian reserve levels due to fear of making their pregnancy rates lower. “We are treating patients, not statistical numbers,” says Dr. Merhi. “Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to treatment.”</p><p>In addition, RFC’s staff does not have an age cutoff for patients who wish to freeze their eggs. “We offer nuclear transfer, or Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT), which is a process during which eggs are rejuvenated by getting only mitochondria - not eggs - from a donor,” Dr. Merhi reveals. “This is the future of IVF. Freezing your eggs at any age can actually preserve your DNA. With MRT, you can pass all your genes on to your children. We’ve seen success even in menopausal women whose eggs have been awakened by PRP.”</p><p>PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, ovarian rejuvenation is a treatment that utilizes the patient's own platelets and plasma in injections to improve egg quality/quantity. The process begins by drawing a sample of the patient's blood at a laboratory, which is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the blood and platelets/plasma. PRP is then administered by injections directly into the ovaries through the vagina, with ultrasound guidance.</p><p>“We are committed to providing the most advanced technology and equipment at our clinics,” he says. “Every body has different needs; each fertility journey is different. We offer the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as ancient techniques designed to promote relaxation and combat inflammation throughout the body.”</p><p>Whether it’s the most recent technological innovation or natural and holistic approaches like acupuncture, the team of medical professionals at RFC clinics are committed to continue offering care to every patient, regardless of age or weight. </p><p>According to Dr. Merhi, "Many fertility clinics only offer conventional IVF along with a host of medications, but at RFC, we offer a variety of options and allow our patients to choose. We accept patients, in person and via telemedicine from all over the world, that other clinics reject because we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity for a healthy baby."</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is the first IVF Center in the Northeast to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients from all over the world via telemedicine and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy as well as other fertility treatments such as PRP ovarian rejuvenation.</i></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/"> https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/"> https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en"> https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
22 May, 2023
Zaher Merhi
<p><strong>Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC) Pioneers Holistic IVF Treatments</strong></p><p>Founded in 2020 by advanced fertility researcher Dr. Zaher Merhi, MD, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic (RFC) is a fertility clinic with a difference. For decades, women struggling with infertility have been limited to conventional aka traditional in vitro fertilization (IVF), which involves a barrage of medications. “These treatments aren’t always effective,” says Dr. Merhi, “and they often do more harm than good.” To this day most fertility clinics only offer traditional IVF.</p><p>RFC, with clinics in New York and Connecticut and remote options for global patients, offers 10 different types of IVF and focuses on alternative and holistic approaches, such as the newly pioneered platelet-rich plasma (PRP) ovarian rejuvenation. This therapy can restore ovarian health and allow patients to finally become pregnant with their own eggs, a breakthrough in the industry.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxA_JSIiorPjzlKSQyyd-yNtkVbq3TZCE0xwi5gg32o/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxA_JSIiorPjzlKSQyyd-yNtkVbq3TZCE0xwi5gg32o/edit</a></p><p>The above sent for publication, not the below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Multimillionaire Businesswoman Aja Yada: Pressure Makes Diamonds</p><p>Aja Yada, the owner of several million-dollar companies and creator of a trading strategy course for working mothers, is using her life story to correct a common misconception. “So many people believe that in order to accomplish their dreams or reach financial security, you have to be part of a small percentage of society,” says Aja. “If you are not in that 1%, then you have no chance. My own life shows that the opposite, in fact, is true - anyone can accomplish their goals or build wealth with the right mindset, knowledge, and consistency.”</p><p>Today, Aja is a multimillionaire CEO who manages over twenty employees at ______ (NAME OF COMPANY). However, her beginnings and childhood were more humble and pointed towards a life of hard work and tenacity, not necessarily one of financial wealth.</p><p>“I was born in Atlanta into a lower class, broken family,” Aja reveals. “We lived on the east side of the city in a neighborhood that wasn’t the projects but wasn’t Beverly Hills, either. My mother and father were never together, so I experienced a lot of instability like so many children unfortunately do.”</p><p>From infancy until Aja was seven years old, she was shuttled back and forth between different homes, alternating between living with her single mom and her aunts. When her mom got breast cancer, Aja’s life experienced yet another earthquake.</p><p>“That was definitely hard for me to process and cope with at such a young age,” she remembers. “It felt like the ground under my feet was constantly shifting, and I had a hard time understanding who or what I could rely on.”</p><p>When Aja was almost eight years old, she moved in with her dad and stepmom, with whom she found some of the stability that she had been craving. “Life was still difficult, of course, but I did feel more grounded,” she says. “I got a chance to be in one place and have the structure and consistency that I needed.”</p><p>Aja was only thirteen years old when her mom passed away from breast cancer. The shock and pain of losing her mother led to her searching for a way to cope with that void. She found it in investing.</p><p>“This wasn’t as out of left field as you might think,” Aja says. “I had been interested in investing and trading since I was about eight and dreamed of being my own businesswoman. When my mom died, I needed something to focus on, so I started teaching myself the ins and outs of investments.”</p><p>Aja watched YouTube tutorials, studied online articles, and began reading book after book to pick up tips and jargon. The more her knowledge of investments grew, the more determined she became to create a life for herself. Becoming a mother as a teenager only solidified that conviction.</p><p>“I now had a daughter to take care of, and I took that responsibility very seriously,” says Aja. “I had a vision of the kind of lifestyle I wanted to give her, and myself, so when I was 19, I founded my own health-and-wellness company.”</p><p>At 23, Aja met her husband, Yahdan Yada, when the two attended the same mentorship program. She smiles as she remembers the connection they both felt when they met. “It really is true what people say, that you will know you have met ‘the one’ when you meet them,” she says. “We both knew that we had found who we were destined to be with. Our relationship blossomed from there.”</p><p>Aja explains that she and Yahdan were both natural entrepreneurs and that he was working to completely redo the infrastructure of his own business. While it was making six figures, they both could see the potential for it to generate multimillion-dollar revenue. Yahdan could also see that Aja was a born organizer and leader, and he asked her to lead the overhaul.</p><p>“I took full rein of the rebuild, the website, the shipment facilities, everything,” she says. “Over time, I helped make him into a multimillionaire. It’s very important to me that people know he has helped me, too, however. Yahdan gave me $250K, and by investing it in real estate, stock options, and crypto, I have about $10M. All of this was a major turning point for me and really developed my business expertise.”</p><p>Today, Aja juggles running her rapidly expanding business with prioritizing the needs of her family. While she loves being a CEO and growing a successful company that provides for its employees, she loves her family even more. Her children, she says, are her greatest investment, and she remains a hands-on mom.</p><p>Her other priority centers on helping more single mothers to understand the steps they can take to empower their own futures. “I understand how difficult it is to navigate life and to provide for children financially, emotionally, and mentally,” says Aja. “We play these different roles all at the same time simply because kids don’t understand that their mom needs a break.”</p><p>While Aja acknowledges that being a single mom while working to be professionally successful is, and will always be, difficult, she recommends that everyone dream big. “Challenge yourself every day,” she says. “Teach yourself about financial literacy like I did so that you understand how to build your wealth. Make sacrifices to become successful, but make sure they are the right ones. Don’t work so hard that you forget to provide for yourself emotionally. And, remember: there is nothing that can break you. You can achieve anything and everything if you believe you can do it and take steps.”</p>
07 Sep, 2023
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZLnwUWxohDqOK3kyfJUg-FAoEZdPnJo58YdisxGwXE/edit#heading=h.52i4c5t85qrd">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZLnwUWxohDqOK3kyfJUg-FAoEZdPnJo58YdisxGwXE/edit#heading=h.52i4c5t85qrd</a></p><p> </p>
11 Oct, 2022
Tianna Robinson
<p>Why Self-Love Is Vital for Entrepreneurs to Be Productive: Minister Yahdan Yada</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eOmmJGjfBIFeBeC_427urdk18ghosrgBvngW6Mx43TSmRI6Gs8-MvjqfeNRlYasgFBhcqbQjSllCGDfGL2RkDfswAWpiJdLMNa1THDCAq6hIASAuiUffCINZP2pM4iizV68_c1Qh1NSpnsmKuhAS0lWRH4zYTDY6rfW8E4nftVjO403LHjFRfFFIoQ"></figure><p>In the world’s eyes, Minister of health Yahdan Yada, Founder of <a href="https://www.theworldsgreatestrejuvenation.com/">The World’s Greatest Rejuvenation</a> and Yadalo Group SA, is a bit of a contradiction. On the one hand, he is highly ambitious: he is on a mission to provide thousands of jobs by transforming the African continent’s beleaguered transportation system and to open a luxury wellness resort in the mountains of Ecuador. On the other hand, however, he is a passionate believer in self-love and in taking care of the mind and body. In short, Minister Yada believes in slowing down everyday even as he presses ahead with world-changing projects. He cheerfully acknowledges the paradox but insists that not only is checking in with himself vital for his health, it is, in the end, what drives his productivity.</p><p>“I could never have come as far as I have if I hadn’t prioritized taking care of my mind, body, and spirit,” says Minister Yada. “I have learned, perhaps the hard way, that success comes only when your thoughts are aligned with your goals, and that includes how you see yourself. You can have the heart of a world leader or a CEO, but you will not reach your full potential if your thoughts are holding you back.”</p><p>He explains that because he grew up fatherless, neglected, and abused, he reached adulthood with a mind consumed by negativity. Convinced that he was worthless, he underperformed, and he drifted between jobs, unable to live into his ambitions.</p><p>“Eventually, I discovered self-love, which was the key to transforming my mind and filling it with positivity,” Yada explains. “Once I chose to believe that I was not, in fact, worthless, my self-esteem increased, and I had more confidence and energy to live into my real self. I was able to be everything I had always dreamed of being. For this reason, I make time to check in with myself everyday and be sure that I only have life-affirming thoughts in my mind. I recommend that all CEOs, no matter how big or small their businesses might be, do the same.”</p><p>Self-love, Minister Yada continues, is also important because it acts as a magnet for attracting the right people to your circle. When he was full of self-hatred in his teens and early twenties, he drew individuals who only affirmed that toxicity.</p><p>“Let’s stop for a moment here and really think about what this means for the entrepreneur,” Minister Yada says. “Starting a business, let alone making it successful, is just plain tough. It’s one of the biggest tests of faiths you can come across. You only have a dream, and somehow, you’ve got to persevere until you make it a reality. Yet, your own negativity is not only holding you back, it is also attracting people who will reinforce any doubts or anxieties that you have. It’s like you are standing in quicksand and sinking that much faster.”</p><p>Minister Yada’s self-hatred manifested itself in toxic relationships with people who were not supportive of his entrepreneurial ambitions. However, when he turned to self-love and cut ties with emotionally unhealthy people, he began attracting individuals who were genuinely supportive.</p><p>“I met my incredible wife, who not only believed in my ideas but helped me make them stronger,” Minister Yada remembers. “My positive energy drew her and other great people to me, and their own positive energy made me and my company better. That synergy is beautiful to experience and can help any entrepreneur to be more productive.”</p><p>Self-love has a direct impact on the body, not just the mind. When Minister Yada was in the grips of negativity, his health plummeted. At one point, he had so much anxiety that his liver began to shut down.</p><p>“As you can imagine, this caused me to really think about the meaning of self-love and about the importance of releasing stress,” he says. “It also caused me to rethink what I put into my body, the only one I will ever have. If I am going to run international companies on multiple continents, I have to power my body with the right foods, not just my mind.”</p><p>Minister Yada eventually created a new diet for himself, one that corporates herbs and raw vegan foods. By detoxing his body, he boosted his immune system, and he was able to experience more mental and physical energy. That, in turn, led to more productivity at work.</p><p>These experiences have made Minister Yada a firm believer in self-love and in its ability to help entrepreneurs be more productive. Today, as he leads The World’s Greatest Rejuvenation and works to raise living standards in Senegal through Yadalo Group SA, he encourages business owners to check in with themselves to make sure their thoughts and habits are positive. </p><p>“I get it - we all want to charge ahead as soon as the sun rises so that we can reach our business dreams,” says Minister Yada. “The world won’t stop for us, so we feel we have to keep pushing and pushing until the sun goes down again. Remember this, though: no entrepreneur can be truly happy or even successful without self-love. With it, you will have the power to reach your dreams and, even better, to enjoy the journey and empower those around you.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OCWCMsjXhhi8SWaKaXnu68aEV0N2LzVHVg2lTfhpp72rHry5L8vtFce-dU1ZJZ54TBpDzx0us2h6cUpYVgXLwlG46Dxw1ti15sGhOOE907Fz-pHV6whyToIKBQiFu6mndyHRQGd7Mq5l83vKc8S0L8PNSIzAXLI_BMnFZXqrR6qjtFzXgQUVSlbIGg"></figure>
16 Jun, 2023
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKLKO4ghqwDauw-K-SfLYx4QcJ5Il5AIq6CnFzp_du8/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKLKO4ghqwDauw-K-SfLYx4QcJ5Il5AIq6CnFzp_du8/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p><i>The Little Mermaid</i> Comes to Philadelphia: Tianna Robinson Hosts Screening for Community Leaders and Children</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2-718w0TPWOaZgg566zErIz1-KzOccJbb6tRL_6dbt3dCK56KDIwk-o4cFK-FK8V6C6_14p55hxB2BdSXLD_rNKjQCwfATizjDFQb9smmjvWeKPTONQARIkbRmTTS-0B3Zn6NqWFbcLm2Kuk1s0TAa4"></figure><p>PHILADELPHIA, PA–Tianna Robinson, who is an entertainment publicist, Philadelphia native, and Chief Creative at <a href="https://www.intertwinedagency.com/">Intertwined Agency</a>, returned to her hometown to host something special for local children: a screening of Disney’s <i>The Little Mermaid.</i> The June 4, 2023, event brought together families, leaders, and kids, all of whom were captivated by the live-action retelling of the 1989 classic animated film.</p><p>Tianna explains that she wanted to do something special, alongside the #WinWithBlackWomen nationwide theater buyout campaign, which advocates for more representations of Black women and the fostering of community solidarity.</p><p>“We live at a pivotal time in the entertainment industry, when we are beginning to see on screen a bigger reflection of the wonderful diversity across the United States,” Tianna says. “The screening was a chance to celebrate the casting of a wonderful African American actress in the lead role of Ariel and to have meaningful conversations about the importance of diverse and inclusive representation in media and entertainment.”</p><p>In preparing for the event, Tianna and her team at Intertwined Agency worked with schools, churches, and online groups to get the word out. She found plenty of support, as many Philadelphians, young and old, were excited about seeing a modern version of the beloved fairy tale that focuses on the power and resilience of its central character.</p><p>“Once the movie was over, we couldn’t stop talking about it,” she recalls. “No matter what generation we were from, we all knew we had seen something special, and it was a race to see who could tell their favorite parts first. We were all chattering about how real the special effects were and how gripping the story was. It was such a fun, uplifting time for everyone.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zqTxHrgCV5J4eorUOZbrJ0TuRssFipik9FVz74Hj0yCtDV6mVpIhHX0e39sHqLpDZirNkMbDrpJiNa-Sli8icugNkCEuSn6wkwOlM_XyQoNzRfbeAiSH5f1J3agRBol8BShRK9srQc5xgbujBogyegw"></figure><p>The screening was especially memorable for the younger attendees, as it included raffles and giveaways, ensuring that every child went home with a bookbag full of mermaid-themed gifts. The most meaningful gift being notebooks and pens. In giving each child a notebook and pen, I wanted to gift them with something very important: the power to make their dreams come true.”</p><p>Tianna believes deeply in the ability of writing to help anyone to manifest their dreams. Her hope is that by having a place to write down their own goals, each child will be inspired to believe that the life they want is not just possible - it is destined to come to them.</p><p>“We all have the same potential to be anything we want to be in life and to accomplish anything,” she says. “We must be the encouragement that someone else may need in order to take another step closer to achieving their dreams.”</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bhVOuwoxOruAdxJphaxq-h34jC_DuACjDkpzFKhOeDTuXzgyBaMu9d3cUcYZBIpezEDfzYx_SER4s3u_OUBk_hg5-tNGtP68cwZuX3UE9wD5meNYWdRoBn2hccaBKcSDNRMSi49JzydoqabUFH_lEFU"></figure>
06 Sep, 2023
Tianna Robinson
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l4iKR0ez2ynN4XrKIMUC3EgT0hMMoVanx2y6ZP9TAh0/edit#heading=h.4s5u2r1ay1e6">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l4iKR0ez2ynN4XrKIMUC3EgT0hMMoVanx2y6ZP9TAh0/edit#heading=h.4s5u2r1ay1e6</a></p><p> </p>
13 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl, the Creator of a House That Unpacks in an Hour, Opens 2nd Factory </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2MVTEEgHVho-xNIkDqrmW7MfNQLyvUnExlDAhG7qINUN1qXrVN_Uy_QB171b8x3U3GcXZ-SRegfrO0SBSOkUk3ht3W03LWG_R58vDQrAanZtGVMfzAr7mAjiWkboMz33Ls3tCk5zhNvLaoBY06zwFAI" alt="Las Vegas factory's grand opening"></figure><p>LAS VEGAS, NV–<a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> recently held the<a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/north-las-vegas-modular-home-maker-opens-2nd-factory-2709476/"> grand opening</a> of its second factory in North Las Vegas. Boxabl’s Founders Paolo and Galiano Tiramani were joined by North Las Vegas government officials to help employees mark the milestone. The new facility will allow Boxabl to increase its production of its 375-ft.2 homes and offer them to more customers, primarily in the western half of the United States. </p><p>“We are proud of just how far we have come in five short years,” says Galiano. “We have gone from having a vision and an idea on the internet to producing over <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmy9xqwoVgP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">300 units</a>. With our second Las Vegas factory, we aim to ramp up production and produce many more.”</p><p>Boxabl has been dedicated to research and development since its inception, resulting in a unique process for manufacturing houses like cars. The new Las Vegas facility will enable Boxabl to expand their manufacturing and drastically reduce the time it takes to make a Casita. To further speed up production, Boxabl has also invested $15 million in new machinery and equipment.</p><p>The company has also announced its latest project: a Boxabl community to tackle a workforce housing shortage in Arizona, where the cost of homes continues to rise. </p><p>"Units for the Arizona project will use components that are produced in our new Vegas factory, which is just one of many projects we will be working on in 2023,” says Paolo. “We also continue to build out our plan for a billion-dollar factory to produce housing at a rate that has never been seen before.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a 375-ft2 home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>Boxabl Press</i></p><p><a href="mailto:press@boxabl.com"><i>press@boxabl.com</i></a></p><p><i>702-500-9000</i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl, the Creator of a House That Unpacks in an Hour, Opens 2nd Factory</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2MVTEEgHVho-xNIkDqrmW7MfNQLyvUnExlDAhG7qINUN1qXrVN_Uy_QB171b8x3U3GcXZ-SRegfrO0SBSOkUk3ht3W03LWG_R58vDQrAanZtGVMfzAr7mAjiWkboMz33Ls3tCk5zhNvLaoBY06zwFAI" alt="Las Vegas factory's grand opening"></figure><p> </p><p>LAS VEGAS, NV–<a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> recently held the<a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/north-las-vegas-modular-home-maker-opens-2nd-factory-2709476/"> grand opening</a> of its second factory in North Las Vegas. Boxabl’s Founders Paolo and Galiano Tiramani were joined by North Las Vegas government officials to help employees mark the milestone. The new facility will allow Boxabl to increase its production of its 375-ft.2 homes and offer them to more customers, primarily in the western half of the United States. </p><p>“We are proud of just how far we have come in five short years,” says Galiano. “We have gone from having a vision and an idea on the internet to producing over <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmy9xqwoVgP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">300 units</a>. With our second Las Vegas factory, we aim to ramp up production and produce many more.”</p><p>Boxabl has been dedicated to research and development since its inception, resulting in a unique process for manufacturing houses like cars. The new Las Vegas facility will enable Boxabl to expand their manufacturing and drastically reduce the time it takes to make a Casita. To further speed up production, Boxabl has also invested $15 million in new machinery and equipment.</p><p>The company has also announced its latest project: a Boxabl community to tackle a workforce housing shortage in Arizona, where the cost of homes continues to rise. </p><p>"Units for the Arizona project will use components that are produced in our new Vegas factory, which is just one of many projects we will be working on in 2023,” says Paolo. “We also continue to build out our plan for a billion-dollar factory to produce housing at a rate that has never been seen before.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a 375-ft2 home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>Boxabl Press</i></p><p><a href="mailto:press@boxabl.com"><i>press@boxabl.com</i></a></p><p><i>702-500-9000</i></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl, the Creator of a House That Unpacks in an Hour, Opens 2nd Factory </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2MVTEEgHVho-xNIkDqrmW7MfNQLyvUnExlDAhG7qINUN1qXrVN_Uy_QB171b8x3U3GcXZ-SRegfrO0SBSOkUk3ht3W03LWG_R58vDQrAanZtGVMfzAr7mAjiWkboMz33Ls3tCk5zhNvLaoBY06zwFAI" alt="Las Vegas factory's grand opening"></figure><p> </p><p>LAS VEGAS, NV–<a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> recently held the<a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/north-las-vegas-modular-home-maker-opens-2nd-factory-2709476/"> grand opening</a> of its second factory in North Las Vegas. Boxabl’s Founders Paolo and Galiano Tiramani were joined by North Las Vegas government officials to help employees mark the milestone. The new facility will allow Boxabl to increase its production of its 375-ft.2 homes and offer them to more customers, primarily in the western half of the United States. </p><p>“We are proud of just how far we have come in five short years,” says Galiano. “We have gone from having a vision and an idea on the internet to producing over <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmy9xqwoVgP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">300 units</a>. With our second Las Vegas factory, we aim to ramp up production and produce many more.”</p><p>Boxabl has been dedicated to research and development since its inception, resulting in a unique process for manufacturing houses like cars. The new Las Vegas facility will enable Boxabl to expand their manufacturing and drastically reduce the time it takes to make a Casita. To further speed up production, Boxabl has also invested $15 million in new machinery and equipment.</p><p>The company has also announced its latest project: a Boxabl community to tackle a workforce housing shortage in Arizona, where the cost of homes continues to rise. </p><p>"Units for the Arizona project will use components that are produced in our new Vegas factory, which is just one of many projects we will be working on in 2023,” says Paolo. “We also continue to build out our plan for a billion-dollar factory to produce housing at a rate that has never been seen before.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a 375-ft2 home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>Boxabl Press</i></p><p><a href="mailto:press@boxabl.com"><i>press@boxabl.com</i></a></p><p><i>702-500-9000</i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl Builds 130,000-ft.2 Factory for Homes that Unpack in One Hour</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NdHtXJzi7OIliEbnXYsyr2pDRmgBE0W0HMDzTdYzYn9RWX00HYorjlPaX_YzGT0ibmTCqpPUv6HPOItEA1lVTWBaOlnKs9ze25V27V7Bwlpk2sP4yS3iuM52e4YfEMGJSZ0holXgVFtaMyN_xe5zfBQoOG2mXKf8dsijPcI34CAn01pns6jt1U5pD--V4Q"></figure><p>With sustainability and the environment on many people’s minds these days, the news that <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> is building a second factory for its tiny homes is major news. Whereas previously houses could take months to build, the company’s 375-ft.2 <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a> is assembled in under a minute and, once delivered to the owner, takes less than an hour to unpack. Boxabl’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factory</a>, then, is important for anyone who believes in minimizing their impact on the planet and who likes the idea of paying only $50,000 for a legitimate, high-quality home.</p><p>It’s worth pausing to think about where the founders of Boxabl, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"> Paolo Tiramani</a>, are taking society: homes that are made on assembly lines just like cars, eliminating the cost of overhead and labor and driving down housing prices.</p><p>Not so long ago, American society in particular was married to the idea of “bigger is better.” The bigger your house was, the more status you had. These large homes took a lot of manpower to construct, and we were accustomed to worksites that evolved slowly. First, the concrete foundation was laid. Then the frame of the house was constructed, and on and on until a beautiful new home had been built.</p><p>Is there anything wrong with this model? Not necessarily - unless you care about helping more lower and middle-income people to become homeowners in an expensive market. There is also the question of how to rehouse people whose property has been destroyed by tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. When you consider these long-standing issues, then you start to see the traditional housing industry differently. A tiny home that is assembled in 60 seconds, that can be easily shipped to different states and perhaps even countries, and that can be quickly erected, gives new meaning to “affordable, sustainable housing.”</p><p>It was perhaps inevitable that homes that are built like cars would draw criticism. Words like “scam” or “illegitimate,” however, speak not to Boxabl’s quality but to the lack of imagination exhibited by detractors. After all, with Boxabl’s customers including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>, who owns a prototype of the Casita, a 110,000-strong waitlist, and even <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/A1fUcQ0zJm0">Kanye West</a> interested in meeting with Boxabl, the company must be doing something right.</p><p>Thus the new factory, which <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> states will continue to manufacture more Casita homes and their various configurations that allow them to be assembled like Legos. Boxabl’s engineers have designed a precise process that allows the Casita to be constructed, including its full-sized kitchen, bathroom, and living space. Everything from the sliding glass doors, cupboards, vessel sink, oven, and fridge is installed in the Casita at exact times so that in less than 60 seconds, the home is built. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a> adds that sections of the factory are designated for storage of the Casita’s main biodegradable materials, which include steel, concrete, and EPS foam as well as structurally laminated panels for the walls, floor, and roof. The materials, purposefully chosen to make the Casita resistant to fire and rated for snow loads and hurricane-speed winds, help the tiny home to be stronger than the average building.</p><p>Boxabl’s second factory is evidence that the public is embracing its vision of sustainable, affordable living. It will be interesting, to say the least, to see where the company takes the housing industry and what our neighborhoods look like twenty years from now.</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see</i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i> www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit</i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i> https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently,</i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i> Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Kanye West Signals Willingness to Meet with Boxabl, Leader in Sustainable Housing</p><p>In a September 2022 podcast, Kanye West mentioned that he is “totally down to meet with the guy from Boxabl.” West has become known in the housing industry for his work to create homes that are sustainable and <a href="https://www.stirworld.com/see-news-kanye-west-builds-yeezy-home-igloo-like-structures-for-affordable-housing-in-the-us">affordable</a>. <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> is the creator of the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, the 375 ft.2 house that unpacks in an hour, which is likely why it has apparently caught the attention of West. </p><p>West is not the first celebrity to be interested in Boxabl, as one of the owners of the Casita’s prototypes is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>. The publicity from Musk’s purchase helped to dispel any doubts about the company’s legitimacy and drove up sales of the $50,000 tiny home, with the waitlist more than 110,000 strong. </p><p>Now, as Boxabl ramps up production of its high-quality houses in its factories on assembly lines, the company’s co-founders, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"> Paolo Tiramani</a>, talk more about the Casita and how it is leading sustainable living. </p><p>“The Casita is redefining how people see homes,” <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> says. “They understand that housing does not have to be astronomical in costs. Also, the Casita is helping people to rethink a home’s impact on the environment. Lastly, they see it as a legitimate, efficient way to quickly re-house victims of natural disasters, such as tornadoes and hurricanes.”</p><p>To create a new way to make homes, <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a> and Galiano turned to the car industry, where automobiles were turned out by the minute instead of months, as was the case with homes. By eliminating the bloated costs of overhead and producing houses in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>, Boxabl could revolutionize an entire industry. </p><p>“We dreamed big and dared even bigger,” says Paolo. “We could see no reason why a house couldn’t be assembled just like a car in under 60 seconds. It took a while and a lot of thought, but we came up with a very precise, choreographed way to assemble walls, put in a sink, install paneling, and create a house. It resulted in the Casita, which is giving America a different model for affordable, sustainable homes.”</p><p>To avoid the impression that their houses lacked creativity or personality, Boxabl based their design on the Legos concept: the owner can customize their home by stacking and connecting different configurations. </p><p>Inside the Casita, homeowners find all the amenities of a traditional house, including a full-sized kitchen, bathroom and living space. Every inch of its 375 ft.2 is designed to maximize the space. Features that include a vessel sink, sliding glass door, deep shower/tub, cupboards, oven, sink next to a window, and fridge surprise people who typically expect “small” to mean “sparse.”</p><p>Weather, of course, was a concern, one that Galiano and Paolo addressed in the Casita’s design. Steel, concrete, and EPS foam are its core components since none of them biodegrade. Structurally laminated panels in the walls, floor, and roof reinforce the Casita and make it stronger than the average building. It is also fire resistant, rated for snow loads and hurricane-speed winds, and is less likely to be damaged by floods or mold.</p><p>“The Casita is the result of innovative thinking and the belief that everyone, no matter where they live or how much money they make, deserves safe, legitimate homes,” says Galiano. We hope that Boxabl and its team will do their part to help people to live in harmony with the planet and to do so affordably.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7rv7cQEoaWJ_vW7tdV1N6az3c39x6lI8JUaPUxox7dVbcJIv6wJVflnpbUA3u2qf7Pkhk19QNJ-a7gU-dBjcLzoCwDSK4lu7QVvgus5DAYH5_JgdYZey7ktb-CtRqwNnHduK1za8yVt9spU_wNtq13JpS2EPxSJN0DcqcbCR-YcrnalRC_NxRxXx7jGyog"></figure><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see</i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i> www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit</i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i> https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently,</i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i> Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Kanye West Expresses Interest in Meeting with Boxabl</p><p>Kanye West, known for his efforts to make homes more <a href="https://www.stirworld.com/see-news-kanye-west-builds-yeezy-home-igloo-like-structures-for-affordable-housing-in-the-us">affordable</a> and sustainable, has said he would be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1fUcQ0zJm0">open</a> to meeting with <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, the creator of a house that unpacks in just an hour. West made the remarks during a podcast he was recording in September 2022. </p><p>Boxabl is accelerating efforts in the housing industry to make quality, legitimate homes that are less expensive and easier to create through the use of manufacturing lines at its factories. The first of its homes, the 375-ft.2 <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, has generated significant interest, especially since one of the owners of its prototypes is none other than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>. </p><p>The news that the billionaire had purchased the $50,000 home designed by Boxabl is likely one reason the waitlist for the Casita has surpassed 110,000 customers. It is also dispelling any doubts about the company’s legitimacy. The co-founders of Boxabl, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"> Paolo Tiramani</a>, believe that because customers understand that manufactured homes are not a scam, they feel free to purchase a house that is affordable, sustainable, safe, and comfortable.</p><p>“The Casita is redefining how people see homes,” <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> says. “They understand that housing does not have to be astronomical in costs. Also, the Casita is helping people to rethink a home’s impact on the environment. Lastly, they see it as a legitimate, efficient way to quickly re-house victims of natural disasters, such as tornadoes and hurricanes.”</p><p>To create a new way to make homes, <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a> and Galiano turned to the car industry, where automobiles were turned out by the minute instead of months, as was the case with homes. By eliminating the bloated costs of overhead and producing houses in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>, Boxabl could revolutionize an entire industry. </p><p>“We dreamed big and dared even bigger,” says Paolo. “We could see no reason why a house couldn’t be assembled just like a car in under 60 seconds. It took a while and a lot of thought, but we came up with a very precise, choreographed way to assemble walls, put in a sink, install paneling, and create a house. It resulted in the Casita, which is giving America a different model for affordable, sustainable homes.”</p><p>To avoid the impression that their houses lacked creativity or personality, Boxabl based their design on the Legos concept: the owner can customize their home by stacking and connecting different configurations. </p><p>Inside the Casita, homeowners find all the amenities of a traditional house, including a full-sized kitchen, bathroom and living space. Every inch of its 375 ft.2 is designed to maximize the space. Features that include a vessel sink, sliding glass door, deep shower/tub, cupboards, oven, sink next to a window, and fridge surprise people who typically expect “small” to mean “sparse.”</p><p>Weather, of course, was a concern, one that Galiano and Paolo addressed in the Casita’s design. Steel, concrete, and EPS foam are its core components since none of them biodegrade. Structurally laminated panels in the walls, floor, and roof reinforce the Casita and make it stronger than the average building. It is also fire resistant, rated for snow loads and hurricane-speed winds, and is less likely to be damaged by floods or mold.</p><p>“The Casita is exactly what the world needs in order to solve the housing crisis,” says Galiano. “We are thankful to be leading the movement to create high-quality homes that don’t require a 30-year mortgage and that can quickly shelter people who have lost everything to a storm.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CO8smyTbJ-34i1yAMbvIawHhii_wwYp_OUYvYoAAwEzfn9eBR9NwO8kcMSO6CI9zJcgnmi2Nm0_gqdVxKQiJb4U1YRw1G0hNOP8nIyBxQEaDx-ACwQDZRedptP_4Xs-suxmJjNaFFVhCOiFLVQYG7-btAMWZtBw14JM60CbuJHHTtwHEVBj7YZWjwJMAsg"></figure><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see</i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i> www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit</i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i> https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently,</i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i> Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Elon Musk’s Boxabl House</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Tesla CEO and billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> is a household name partly due to his provocative Twitter persona. However, it is worth remembering that the reason the public pays attention to Musk is his prescience and insight into technological innovations. First co-founding the financial transaction service PayPal and later becoming the CEO of the electric automobile company Tesla Motors, Musk even pioneered the corporate space race. </p><p>As a billionaire, Musk’s behavior and expenditures would no doubt seem extravagant to many. It was for this reason highly newsworthy when Musk confirmed that he had purchased a house for $50,000. Following a storm of speculation, Musk eventually confirmed that he had bought his new home from <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, a technology startup that specializes in mass-producing homes in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>. Musk purchased the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a> from Boxabl, a 375 sq. ft. studio apartment configuration complete with a kitchen, bathroom and appliances.</p><p>It’s not difficult to see why Musk became interested in Boxabl, considering his own bent for technological innovations that address relevant concerns. Just as Tesla Motors addresses the increasingly serious problem of vehicles’ reliance on fossil fuels by employing an efficient electric motor, Boxabl addresses the affordable housing shortage by mass-producing houses and selling them at affordable prices. </p><p>“Homes were simply too expensive for far too many people to afford,” says Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “Yes, we were all used to that production model, but it resulted in houses that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paolo and I foresaw a different way: we could produce homes in factories, which would dramatically lower both their labor and overhead costs.”</p><p>Setting out to refine their production methods until they could create a new house every minute, Boxabl co-founders <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paulo Tiramani</a> and Galiano Tiramani studied the assembly line methods employed by the automobile industry, in which manufacturers are not uncommonly able to produce one house per minute. Boxabl learned how to more effectively streamline the construction process to cut down costs and time expenditures, thereby making housing more affordable. </p><p>Although the streamlining process demands a great deal of uniformity between parts, this does not mean that Boxabl’s homes are identical. On the contrary, Boxabl homes are designed much in the manner of legos, so that individual parts can be rearranged according to the individual homeowner or family’s preferences. Floor plans are easily customizable and all changes made in this manner are highly reversible. </p><p>Despite their unprecedented affordability, Boxabl’s homes are built to endure the elements. “Weather was a huge factor for us,” says Galiano. “A lot of work went into making sure that the Casita would be capable of withstanding the elements. We chose to use steel, concrete, and EPS foam, none of which biodegrade. The structurally laminated panels that we put into the walls, floor, and roof make them stronger than the average building. People assume affordable means cheap or low quality. We are defying that expectation - we produce houses on an assembly-line within a factory, and they are built to last.”</p><p>It is perhaps Boxabl’s ambition that most resonated with Musk. The company does not merely aim to redefine the construction industry, but intends to become the world’s premier developer. As the waiting list for one of their products, the Casita, is currently more than 110,000 customers long, there is clearly no shortage of market demand for the company’s products. </p><p>“We’re trying to become the biggest player in a $13 trillion global construction industry,” says Boxabl co-founder Paolo Tiramani.“There is a $13T global construction industry where existing building methodologies are insufficient to meet the market demand. We have proven our product is a real solution.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><i>Paolo Tiramani is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, Paolo is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Elon Musk Owns a Boxabl House</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Tesla CEO and billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> is well-known for his Twitter persona and musings on simulated reality. However, the reason people listen to Musk is far more substantiated. Musk has many times over demonstrated keen insight into cutting-edge technologies and future technological trends. After co-founding the financial transaction PayPal, Musk became CEO of Tesla Motors and led the charge in the corporate space race. </p><p>Although the public was well-acquainted with Musk’s eccentricity and penchant for unusual decision-making, the Tesla CEO’s purchase of a $50,000 house came as a surprise to many. After allowing for ample speculation on the matter, Musk eventually confirmed that his new home was created by <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, the technology startup that produces homes by assembly line processes in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>. Musk had purchased the startup’s first model, the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, a studio apartment configuration with a bathroom and kitchen fully equipped with appliances. </p><p>Musk most likely became intrigued by Boxabl for the affordable housing problem, which the company is addressing, the company’s concept of building houses in factories, and the company’s efficiency, as Boxabl is capable of producing one house per minute between its two Las Vegas factories. </p><p>“Homes were simply too expensive for far too many people to afford,” says Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “Yes, we were all used to that production model, but it resulted in houses that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paolo and I foresaw a different way: we could produce homes in factories, which would dramatically lower both their labor and overhead costs.”</p><p>In order to reach their ambitious goal of factory-producing one new house per minute, Boxabl co-founders <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paulo Tiramani</a> and Galiano Tiramani closely studied the manufacturing methods of the automobile industry, namely its sophisticated refinement of assembly line techniques. Boxabl’s founders quickly learned how the streamlining and simplification processes of assembly lines can be applied to the development of housing. The resultant efficiency cuts down on both overhead and labor costs, enabling the company to provide their homes for extremely affordable prices. </p><p>While assembly lines require there to be uniformity in component parts, Boxabl homes as a whole are by no means uniform. Conceived to function in the same way as Legos, Boxabl homes are endlessly rearrangeable, permitting homeowners to customize floor plans to their liking, Furthermore, there are upgrades available to help adorn the homes such as modern lighting fixtures, soaking tubs and vessel sinks.</p><p>Although Boxabl homes are uniquely affordable in today’s market, the company does not compromise on quality and longevity. “Weather was a huge factor for us,” says Galiano. “A lot of work went into making sure that the Casita would be capable of withstanding the elements. We chose to use steel, concrete, and EPS foam, none of which biodegrade. The structurally laminated panels that we put into the walls, floor, and roof make them stronger than the average building. People assume affordable means cheap or low quality. We are defying that expectation - we produce houses on an assembly-line within a factory, and they are built to last.”</p><p>Perhaps the main reason why Musk purchased a Boxabl home is the Tesla CEO’s admiration for the company’s ambition. Boxabl is not content to merely define the construction industry, but plans to dominate the industry, as well. Since market demand for their products has resulted in a 110,000 customer long waitlist, the company will have the revenue flow necessary to continue expanding. </p><p>“We’re trying to become the biggest player in a $13 trillion global construction industry,” says Boxabl co-founder Paolo Tiramani.“There is a $13T global construction industry where existing building methodologies are insufficient to meet the market demand. We have proven our product is a real solution.” </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><i>Paolo Tiramani is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, Paolo is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
18 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl Introduces the Assembly Line to House-Building </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Ever since it was introduced to the nascent automobile manufacturing industry over a century ago, the assembly line has become a hallmark of manufacturing. It is now used in the creation of countless other products and technologies and is applied to numerous industries. The reason for the assembly line’s widespread adoption is its efficiency, which lowers costs for manufacturers and consumers alike. The long-term consequence of the assembly line’s implementation across industries has been a newfound accessibility for products and technologies around the world. </p><p>Perhaps the only major industry where the effects of the assembly line are not fully felt is the construction industry. While the pieces that comprise a house and the tools that are used to put those pieces together are the products of assembly line methods, the houses themselves are not streamlined in their production. Rather, they are built one-by-one as isolated projects. In consequence, construction remains highly expensive and home ownership is out of reach for many individuals and families. </p><p>The construction industry has neglected to implement assembly lines or comparable streamlining systems because the task has long been considered impossible, given the size of many houses and their variability. This presumption was considered axiomatic until the technology startup <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> made factory-produced houses a reality and reached a point of efficiency where the company can produce one house per minute. Tesla CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>’s recent purchase of a $50,000 Boxabl home has alerted many to the fact that the age of mass-produced affordable housing is upon us. </p><p>“The industry itself was outdated and due for a refresh, as too many people were being priced out of the housing market,” says Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a>. “We decided to change how houses are produced so that they would be more affordable. However, we didn’t reinvent the wheel - to reduce costs, we took a page from the auto industry. The assembly line allowed us the ability to mass produce a product in the shortest most cost-effective manner possible.”</p><p>Boxabl’s first and most popular model is the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, a studio apartment configuration that now has a waitlist over 110,000 customers long and counting. The Casita is equipped with a bathroom and kitchen and appliances. Upgrades for the Casita include modern lighting fixtures, soaking tubs and vessel sinks. At only $50,000, the Casita provides all of the essentials along with many conveniences. </p><p>“Homes were simply too expensive for far too many people to afford,” says Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “Yes, we were all used to that production model, but it resulted in houses that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paolo and I foresaw a different way: we could produce homes in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>, which would dramatically lower both their labor and overhead costs.”</p><p>Although Boxabl’s homes are much cheaper than most houses on the market today, this is not indicative of lower quality and lesser durability. Boxabl products are meticulously designed to withstand the elements, constructed with non-biodegradable materials such as steel, concrete and EPS foam. The structurally laminated panels in the walls, roof and floor of Boxabl homes make them sturdier than most homes on the market today. They are even designed to handle heavy snow-load and hurricane-speed winds. On the whole, Boxabl homes are more resistant to flood, fire and mold damages.</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><i>Paolo Tiramani is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, Paolo is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
18 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxbal Brings the Assembly Line to the Construction Industry </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Ever since the assembly line was invented a century ago, its tendency toward simplification and streamlining has been applied to nearly every major industry. It is now used in the manufacture of innumerable other technologies and products aside from automobiles. The assembly line has allowed for products to be manufactured more cost-effectively, thus making goods more affordable to consumers. </p><p>Perhaps the one major industry that has avoided the assembly line method is the construction industry. While the components of houses and buildings are created with Fordist processes, houses and buildings are almost invariably constructed one-by-one as unrelated, isolated events. Consequently, the predominant methods for constructing buildings and homes have thus far not benefited from streamlining and simplification. Due to inefficiency and the ample human labor currently involved, buildings are extraordinarily expensive to construct. The costs of constructing a house by the current methods ensure that millions will not become homeowners. </p><p>The benefits of assembly line methods are overwhelmingly clear across industries. The main reason why architects have not tried to incorporate these methods into development is because it has long been considered impossible. That is to say, it was considered impossible before the technology startup <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> discovered how to mass-produce homes in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a> and before billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> tweeted that he had purchased a $50,000 home from the company. </p><p>“The industry itself was outdated and due for a refresh, as too many people were being priced out of the housing market, “ said Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a>. “We decided to change how houses are produced so that they would be more affordable. However, we didn’t reinvent the wheel - to reduce costs, we took a page from the auto industry. The assembly line allowed us the ability to mass produce a product in the shortest most cost-effective manner possible.”</p><p>Boxabl’s own ‘Model T’ is the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>. Once Musk confirmed his purchase of the Casita, the customer waitlist began to grow considerably and eventually reached over 110,000 customers long. The Casita features a kitchen and bathroom complete with appliances and a studio apartment layout. The Casita can be upgraded with various additional features including vessel sinks, modern lighting fixtures and soaking tubs. With the $50,000 Casita, home ownership can become a reality for countless individuals and families that long to have a space of their own. </p><p>“Homes were simply too expensive for far too many people to afford,” says Boxabl co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “Yes, we were all used to that production model, but it resulted in houses that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paolo and I foresaw a different way: we could produce homes in factories, which would dramatically lower both their labor and overhead costs.”</p><p>While Boxabl products including the Casita are far cheaper than the vast majority of houses on the market today, they are no less functional or less safe than more traditional homes. Boxabl products are built to withstand the elements and to last. For this reason, they are constructed with concrete, steel and EPS foam. Boxabl homes also benefit from structurally laminated panels in the roof, floor and walls that make Boxabl homes more durable than most buildings. They are also built to withstand hurricane-speed winds and heavy snow-loads and are more resistant to fire, mold and flood damages. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><i>Paolo Tiramani is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, Paolo is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
18 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>How Legit Is Boxabl?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p><a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, a construction/technology startup with an innovative approach to building houses, has earned a strong reputation both within and outside of the construction industry for its efficient mass production of houses via assembly line processes. Boxabl reached a new level of prominence when Tesla CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> announced that he had purchased one of the company’s products.</p><p>Musk purchased the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, a 375 sq. ft. studio apartment configuration that cost him $50,000. After Musk confirmed his purchase of the Casita, the product’s waitlist grew to include over 110,000 customers. </p><p>Boxabl’s reception by the general public has varied. While many believe that Boxabl will pave the way toward more affordable housing, others are skeptical about the company’s practicability. Those who are skeptical often cite the fact that thousands of Boxabl customers have not yet received their Casitas. The ratio between customers who have received their Casitas and those who have not reflects poorly on the company’s track record, the company’s critics suggest. However, this apparently unpropitious ratio can be more soundly attributed to the Casita’s long waitlist as well as the general tendencies of Boxabl’s customers. </p><p>A significant portion of Boxabl customers who have received their Casitas are not inclined to make their purchases known on social media. Since many are drawn to the Casita for its ability to provide comfort, stability, and convenience in remote locations, many customers who have received their Casitas use the product to put more geographic distance between themselves and heavily populated areas. In consequence, those who have not yet received their Casitas tend to be more conspicuous than those who have. </p><p>Some commentators have also expressed skepticism with regard to the company’s claims and aspirations. Boxabl believes that it can make home ownership more accessible by producing houses at a faster rate. The company also believes that their products will provide longer-term utility to their customers and will incur lower environmental costs than living spaces created by other developers. </p><p>From the company’s intensive study of assembly line methods in the automobile industry, the company is now capable of factory-producing one house per minute. Having cut down on overhead and human labor costs, Boxabl is able to provide houses at much lower prices than most realtors or developers will charge. By outcompeting other developers in this manner, Boxabl expects to become the preeminent developer in the worldwide construction industry. </p><p>Because Boxabl’s houses are produced in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>, they do not expose the environment to the pollution and environmental decay that typifies outdoor construction projects. They can be installed and removed from areas much more cleanly than traditional houses, resulting in less significant environmental impacts. Furthermore, a spokesperson for the company says, “Boxabl’s units are foldable—they can condense into compact form for shipment and unfold on a lot in under an hour. This innovation makes transportation efficient, cost-effective, and less environmentally taxing than all other operations in the industry.” </p><p>Boxabl’s use of assembly line methods ensures a much speedier production of houses. If Boxabl continues to expand and the company’s products become more commonplace, this will greatly reduce the waiting period that is currently the bane of all construction projects. Furthermore, owing to the Casita’s simplicity of design and highly compatible parts, the house is easily renovated and rearranged. With minimal time expenditure and at no extra cost, Casita owners can easily find the floor plan that suits them best. </p><p>While Boxabl has its fair share of detractors and skeptics, the company’s prodigious rate of production, highly affordable pricing, and environmentally sustainable designs will likely provide enough evidence of the company’s legitimacy in the coming years for even its staunchest critics. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani </i></a><i>is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani:</i></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Is Boxabl a Legitimate Company? </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p><a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, a construction/technology startup with an innovative approach to house-building, has become well-known for its business model which involves mass-producing houses in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>. The company became famous after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk </a>confirmed that he had purchased one of their products, the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, for $50,000. </p><p>A 375 sq. ft. studio apartment configuration, the Casita was already fairly popular before Musk confirmed his purchase. After Musk’s announcement, the Casita’s waitlist grew to over 110,000 customers. </p><p>Along with the excitement surrounding the company for their construction innovations, which are anticipated to increase housing affordability by large margins, the company has faced some skepticism with regard to their legitimacy. Some commentators are doubting whether the company will provide all of their customers with the products they have paid for. </p><p>This skepticism is the result of the seemingly lopsided ratio between those who have received their Casitas versus those who have not. The apparently overwhelming majority of Boxabl’s customers who have not yet received their Casitas is partly the result of the aforementioned customer waitlist and partly the result of customers’ habits and predilections.</p><p>Quite unlike the garrulous Musk, many Casita purchasers do not notify the public about their recent home purchases via social media platforms. Many customers who have received their Casitas are more inclined to use their purchases to live off the grid, or in more rural and remote environments. In consequence, those who have received their Boxabl purchases tend to be less conspicuous than those who have not yet received their Casitas. </p><p>The skepticism directed toward Boxabl is also attributable to the company’s bold claim that they can help solve the following issues: the inaccessability of home ownership for millions of people; buildings with short-term utility and long-term environmental effects; the unwieldy length of time required to construct or renovate a house. </p><p>As Boxable is currently able to produce one house per minute, with significantly lessened overhead costs, the company is able to sell their houses at much lower prices than other developers while still turning a profit. If the company continues to profit and expand, it can be assumed that homeownership will become more accessible</p><p>Boxabl intends to lead the construction industry into becoming more streamlined and factory-orieted. If the company succeeds in this endeavor, the 11 trillion dollar construction industry would be able to produce homes for a greater variety of people, and would do so while negating most of the environmental costs associated with continuous development. </p><p>Because Boxabl houses are produced in factories, they do not expose the environment nearby to the pollution and environmental decay which typifies ongoing outdoor construction projects. They can be installed and removed from areas much more cleanly than traditional houses, resulting in less significant environmental impacts. Furthermore, a spokesperson for the company says, “Boxabl’s units are foldable—they can condense into compact form for shipment, and unfold on a lot in under an hour. This innovation makes transportation efficient, cost-effective, and less environmentally taxing than all other operations in the industry.” </p><p>Boxabl’s use of assembly line methods ensures a much speedier production of houses. If Boxabl continues to expand, and the company’s products become more commonplace, this would greatly reduce the waiting period that is currently the bane of all construction projects. Furthermore, owing to the Casita’s simplicity of design and highly compatible parts, the house is easily renovated and rearranged. With minimal time expenditure and at no extra cost, Casita owners can easily find the floor plan that suits them best. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani:</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani </i></a><i>is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani:</i></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani </i></a><i>is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Affordable Housing by Boxabl </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>As material inequalities become more pronounced, and many resources remain scarce in the post-pandemic economy, there is a widespread shortage of affordable housing. Many hard-working professionals are resigning themselves to the belief that they will never become homeowners in the current housing economy. </p><p>While the issue of housing costs has been tackled by numerous entrepreneurs, there has been no company more trailblazing and effective in meeting the problem’s demands than <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, an architecture/technology startup founded in 2017. </p><p>Boxabl operates on a simple premise: just like automobiles and most modern conveniences of the 21st century, houses can be produced in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>. Specifically, the company’s products are manufactured via assembly line processes. The company’s method of building houses is greatly informed by the automobile industry, which the founders of Boxabl studied intensively. With their refined assembly line-based manufacturing process, the company is now capable of producing one house per minute. </p><p>Boxabl opted for assembly line processes because the company believes that the methods employed by the construction industry are outdated. Rather than streamlining resources and standardizing the steps in the house-building process, the construction industry tends to build on a house-by-house or building-by-building basis, which is far less efficient than Fordist methods. Additionally, construction projects are mainly conducted outdoors, meaning that buildings-in-progress are routinely exposed to harmful weather conditions. Construction is frequently delayed by unfavorable weather.</p><p>The construction industry is somewhat anomalous among modern industries. Although it is immensely profitable (currently valued at eleven trillion dollars worldwide), and although it is benefited by ample competition between developers, this industry has never taken the decisive leap into the assembly line process. While many developers and observers have assumed that there is some good reason for the industry’s avoidance of Fordist methodology, Boxabl is convinced that the construction industry would greatly benefit from the implementation of assembly line methods. </p><p>The model that Boxabl is now mass-producing is the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, which at 375 square feet includes a fully-equipped kitchen and bath among other modern conveniences. The Casita can be unpacked in one hour, and is more resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, wind and other forms of damage than most other housing options available today. </p><p>“Weather was a huge factor for us,” says company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “A lot of work went into making sure that the Casita would be capable of withstanding the elements. We chose to use steel, concrete, and EPS foam, none of which biodegrade. The structurally laminated panels that we put into the walls, floor, and roof make them stronger than the average building.”</p><p>Along with their unheard-of affordability, Casitas are remarkably easy to rearrange and renovate. Boxabl’s houses are designed to function as Legos, with enough compatibility between parts to permit numerous combinations and many potential layouts. All changes made to a Casita’s floor plan are easily reversible, allowing homeowners to relaxedly find the floor plan that works best for them. </p><p>Although Boxabl is able to produce one Casita every minute, many of the company’s customers will not be receiving their orders immediately, owing to the waitlist for the product (over 110,000 customers long). The Casita had been growing in popularity before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>’s announcement that he had purchased one from the company. After Musk’s announcement, the customer waitlist for the Casita was considerably extended. </p><p>As the company expands its manufacturing capacities to produce homes at greater rates, and to provide homes to a greater number of people, the company may provide a solution to the widespread, affordable housing crisis. Boxabl aims to redefine the eleven trillion dollar construction industry, and to become the world’s preeminent developer. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> states. “Housing costs are ridiculously high, and stepping outside of the traditional ways of production is key to solving this. Boxabl, with its commitment to affordability, comfort, and ease, is the answer.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani </i></a><i>is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl as a Solution to Affordable Housing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>With material inequalities on the rise, and a widespread dearth of resources as the world continues to reel from the worldwide pandemic, it’s no wonder that affordable housing has become such a scarcity. As it stands, many professionals and hard-working people are resigning themselves to the idea that they may never own a home of their own. </p><p>Numerous entrepreneurs have proposed solutions to this dilemma, though perhaps no proposition has been as audacious or as practicable as that of Boxabl, an architecture/technology startup launched in 2017. </p><p><a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> was founded on the premise that houses can be built in factories with the assembly line method famously employed by Henry Ford. The company’s founders have intensively studied the automobile industry to enable them to reach their goal of producing one house per minute. After a few years of adapting architectural conventions to the assembly line process, Boxabl has succeeded in their aim; their two factories now jointly produce one house per minute. </p><p>In terms of efficiency and affordability, Boxabl’s method is an immense improvement upon the way that houses are usually built. Far from being streamlined, the predominant mode of development is highly scattered: houses are often built one by one as isolated events. They are usually exposed to the elements throughout the construction process, subjecting them to numerous dangers. Also resulting from an exposure to the elements, construction time is often limited to only those days when weather permits. </p><p>Construction is perhaps the only major worldwide industry that has not implemented the assembly method in any serious capacity. It has previously been supposed that houses are too large and variable in their adornments to be produced in factories. Boxabl believes that this mode of thinking is complete folly, not to mention bad business. </p><p>The model that Boxabl is now mass-producing is the <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, which at 375 square feet includes a fully-equipped kitchen and bath among other modern conveniences. The Casita can be unpacked in one hour, and is more resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, wind and other forms of damage than most other housing options available today. </p><p>“Weather was a huge factor for us,” says company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “A lot of work went into making sure that the Casita would be capable of withstanding the elements. We chose to use steel, concrete, and EPS foam, none of which biodegrade. The structurally laminated panels that we put into the walls, floor, and roof make them stronger than the average building.”</p><p>Casitas are also much more readily customizable in many respects: designed to function as Legos, individual sections of the Casita are easily detached and reattached so that the Casita owner can design their ideal floor plan. Thus, not only is the housing made more affordable; even substantial renovations can be made at no additional cost. Any renovation made to the Casita’s floorplan by rearranging its parts is easily reversible. </p><p>Despite the unusually speedy production of Casitas, Boxabl’s customers will not immediately receive their purchases, as the company’s customer waitlist is currently over 110,000 customers long. This extraordinarily long waitlist partially owes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>’s recent reveal that he has purchased a 50,000 dollar home from the company. </p><p>As the company expands its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">manufacturing</a> capacities to produce homes at greater rates, and to provide homes to a greater number of people, the affordable housing crisis will likely be diminished in its effects. Boxabl aims to redefine the eleven trillion dollar construction industry, and to become the world’s preeminent developer. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> states. “Housing costs are ridiculously high, and stepping outside of the traditional ways of production is key to solving this. Boxabl, with its commitment to affordability, comfort, and ease, is the answer.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani:</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani </i></a><i>is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
14 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Environmentally Sustainable Housing by Boxabl</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>In the 21st century, environmental issues are impossible to ignore. Though human development has reached far-ranging and unlikely places, proving our ingenuity and willingness to thrive amidst a wide range of environments, our continual expansion has come at enormous costs. These costs include, though are not limited to, the widespread pollution of air and water, the scarcity of potable water, and the mass extinction of species. </p><p>One of the foremost contributors to these environmental issues is the construction industry, currently valued at eleven trillion dollars worldwide. With the way the construction industry typically operates, buildings are not designed to last for very long. Shopping malls and many similar buildings have been notoriously short-lived in their utility. On the other hand, construction projects often have long-term consequences for their surrounding environments as well as for the world at large. </p><p>The methods employed by the construction industry are not only harmful to the natural environment, they are harmful to the constructions themselves. As the populations of various species dwindle and disappear, natural environments are destabilized. This has the unfortunate effect of abetting natural disasters as they occur, thereby causing an increase of property damage in developed areas. </p><p>Numerous entrepreneurs have sought solutions to these relevant issues. <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, an architecture/technology startup that was launched in 2017, has been the most ambitious and successful in creating sustainable housing that is readily affordable to a wide range of people. “Boxabl’s units are foldable,” says a spokesperson for the company. “They can condense into compact form for shipment and unfold on a lot in under an hour. This innovation makes transportation efficient, cost-effective, and less environmentally taxing than all other operations in the industry.” </p><p>Boxabl’s sense for economy is particularly evident in the Casita. A 375 ft2 studio apartment configuration, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factory-built</a> <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a> features a full kitchen and bath and is well-equipped with appliances and other modern conveniences. The product’s compactness will lead to reduced energy consumption among Casita owners. This built-in sustainability is most likely why Tesla CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> purchased a Casita, a fact that Musk has recently confirmed. There is evidently a market for the Boxabl product, as is indicated by the Casita’s 110,000 customer long waitlist. </p><p>“The Casita is the culmination of the desire of our engineers to solve three key problems,” says company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “First, how to bring down housing prices, which are far too expensive for millions of would-be homeowners to afford. Second, how to lessen the environmental impact we all have on this planet. And third, how to help people impacted by natural disasters to be rehoused quickly in homes that are safe and sustainable.”</p><p>As environmental conditions continue to deteriorate, and natural disasters are made more catastrophic as a result, millions of people may potentially lose their homes and livelihoods to natural disasters in the coming years. With the advent of Boxabl’s Casita, however, victims of natural disasters are more likely to find safe and accommodating shelters in the aftermath. </p><p>“How many times have we seen people be displaced by floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes?” company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a> asks. “There is always the need for a rapid response in these emergencies so that people can have safe shelter again. The Casita, which can be unpacked in only an hour and can come fully stocked, will be the perfect solution for these situations.”</p><p>As Boxabl homes become more commonplace and replace traditional homes, the construction industry can be expected to have less deleterious effects on the natural environment. The company expects to bring about a major shift in the way that houses are both constructed and conceived of. Boxabl also intends to become the major player in the world’s eleven trillion dollar construction industry. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani:</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani </i></a><i>is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
06 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl Introduces Environmentally Sustainable Housing </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Among the many problems facing the 21st century, widespread environmental unsustainability is perhaps the most pressing and acute. The expansion of human civilization into ever more unlikely places has resulted in problems that are increasingly difficult to ignore: severe water shortages, pervasive ground water and air pollution, and mountainous sites of physical wastage. </p><p>One of the chief contributors to these problems is the $11T construction industry. As it currently operates, most buildings are not designed to last any significant length of time. The imprints that these development projects make on the Earth are far more permanent in their effects, incurring severe environmental damages. </p><p>As the human population continues to increase, environmental depletion will exacerbate natural disasters with greater magnitude, resulting in massive damage to human settlements. This, in turn, will only prompt further outdoor construction projects. If the construction industry continues to employ its current methods, this vicious cycle will remain ongoing. </p><p>Unlike just about all other developers and creators of living spaces, <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> offers a product that provides affordable housing without compromising on sustainability measures. “Boxabl’s units are foldable—they can condense into compact form for shipment and unfold on a lot in under an hour,” says a spokesperson for the company, “This innovation makes transportation efficient, cost-effective, and less environmentally taxing than all other operations in the industry.” </p><p>Boxabl’s designs are also highly efficient in their use of space. The <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, for instance, is a 375 square-foot studio apartment configuration that features a full kitchen and bath, complete with appliances and other modern conveniences. As temperatures across the globe continue to increase, compact houses like the Casita will save on energy expenditures immensely. It is probably the company’s environmentally-oriented approach to housing that inspired Tesla CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a> to purchase a Casita for himself. Since Musk confirmed his recent Casita purchase, the waitlist for Boxabl has expanded to include over 110,000 customers. </p><p>“The Casita is the culmination of the desire of our engineers to solve three key problems,” says company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a>. “First, how to bring down housing prices, which are far too expensive for millions of would-be homeowners to afford. Second, how to lessen the environmental impact we all have on this planet. And third, how to help people impacted by natural disasters to be rehoused quickly in homes that are safe and sustainable.”</p><p>Among the most urgent issues that natural disasters entail is the number of people who lose their homes and immediately require some form of shelter from which they can restart their lives. Because environmental damages contribute to the severity of natural disasters, the number of families who lose their homes to natural disasters can be expected to increase in the coming years. </p><p>Fortunately, as Casitas can be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">manufactured</a> quickly and require only one hour to assemble, victims of natural disasters will henceforth be more likely to find safe and accommodating shelters in the aftermath of the life-threatening event which destroyed their property. </p><p>“How many times have we seen people be displaced by floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes?” company co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a> asks. “There is always the need for a rapid response in these emergencies so that people can have safe shelter again. The Casita, which can be unpacked in only an hour and can come fully stocked, will be the perfect solution for these situations.”</p><p>As many consumers can be expected to decline renting or mortgaging traditional homes in favor of Boxabl homes, the environmental impacts of the construction industry may be less severely felt. Boxabl aims to redefine the massive construction industry and to become the world’s preeminent developer. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i>:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
06 Feb, 2023
Revolutionizing the Home Industry, One House at a Time
<p>Boxabl Brings High Quality to Affordable Housing </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>What if finding a home was as simple as shopping online? While the home buying process may never be quite as fast as clicking “add to cart,” <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> is streamlining the home industry with its easy-to-install pre-made homes. In 2017, founders <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> created a factory-based, home building operation with the objective of creating high quality sustainable housing options at an affordable price point.</p><p>“The industry itself was outdated and due for a refresh, as too many people were being priced out of the housing market, “ said <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a>. “We decided to change how houses are produced so that they would be more affordable. However, we didn’t reinvent the wheel - to reduce costs, we took a page from the auto industry. The assembly line allowed us the ability to mass produce a product in the shortest most cost-effective manner possible.” The result? They were able to trim months off the process of building a home and thousands of dollars off the price as well.</p><p>Typically, building a home involves heavy labor, sometimes in inclement weather, for months on end. Boxabl moved that process indoors to its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factory</a>, where it efficiently manufactures every aspect of its homes. Knowing how important it is for a home to feel personal, Boxabl also allows the client to create the home layout they prefer, similar to a life-size, stackable Lego configuration. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, Boxabl’s popular tiny home and very first product model, features a kitchen, bathroom, and all appliances in an apartment-style layout. Elegant upgrades such as deep soaking tubs, modern lighting fixtures and vessel sinks are some of the luxurious touches owners can opt for in these custom, manufactured homes. </p><p>“With Boxabl, we create a finished home that is ready to ship in one minute,” said <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a>. “This cuts down on significant costs, which are a large part of why buying a home remains out of reach for many who simply can’t afford it.”</p><p>Boxabl’s innovative approach to housing has caught the attention of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>, who purchased one of the startup's earlier prototypes. After the billionaire tweeted the delivery of his custom Boxabl home, interest in the new startup skyrocketed. Elon Musk isn’t the only admirer of their work, as they currently have a waitlist of 110,000 customers eagerly looking forward to the delivery of their Casita model home. </p><p>What has made Boxabl a success so far is the level of quality in the homes they produce. “People assume affordable means cheap or low quality,” stated Galiano. “We are defying that expectation - we produce houses on an assembly-line within a factory, and they are built to last.”</p><p>For Boxabl, strong building materials are one of the most important aspects of their homes’ design. Their Casita model uses steel, concrete, and EPS foam. These are all non-biodegradable materials that are resistant to pests, mold, and other hazards. For extra protection against fire, hurricane-strength winds, and other acts of nature, the walls, roof, and flooring materials for the manufactured homes are produced with structurally laminated panels. With these top-tier features, the Casita tiny home is actually stronger than most newly built homes on the market today. </p><p>Another goal of the founders is to be able to provide affordable, easy-to-erect homes to quickly house those affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. “Our Casita model can be unpacked in about an hour,” Galiano stated. “The impact on those displaced by disasters can’t be understated. Instead of waiting months to be housed, our product can significantly decrease the wait time and help get them back on their feet.”</p><p>As the housing market continues to change, Boxabl’s founders are excited about potential new opportunities. “We’re trying to become the biggest player in a $13 trillion global construction industry,” explained Paolo. The company has already expanded their original site to include a second assembly line factory. “Currently, we have the capacity to produce a complete home in approximately one minute,” stated Paulo. Boxabl’s unique home building company will be one to watch as the home buying market continues to evolve.</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Assembly Line Homes Shake up the Industry
<p>Boxabl as a Solution to the Housing Crisis and Disaster Relief </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>Custom, made to order, right off the assembly line – houses? That’s exactly what the founders of <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, a $3B company, deliver. Since 2017, founders <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani </a>have been shaking up the housing industry with their sustainable, easy-to-produce homes.</p><p>“The industry itself was outdated and due for a refresh, as home prices were too high for many people, “ said <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a>. “We decided to change how houses are produced so that they would be more affordable. However, we didn’t reinvent the wheel - to reduce costs, we looked to the assembly line, which had already shown how to mass produce a product in the shortest time possible.”</p><p>Typically, building a home involves heavy labor, sometimes in inclement weather, for months on end. Boxabl moved that process indoors to its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factory</a>, where it efficiently manufactures every aspect of its homes. Knowing how important it is for a home to feel personal, Boxabl also allows the client to create the home layout they prefer, similar to a life-size, stackable Lego configuration. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a>, Boxabl’s popular tiny home and very first product model, features a kitchen, bathroom, and all appliances in an apartment-style layout. Elegant upgrades such as deep soaking tubs, modern lighting fixtures and vessel sinks are some of the luxurious touches owners can opt for in these custom, manufactured homes. </p><p>“With Boxabl, we create a finished home that is ready to ship in one minute,” said <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a>. “This cuts down on significant costs, which are a large part of why buying a home remains out of reach for many who simply can’t afford it.”</p><p>Boxabl’s innovative approach to housing has caught the attention of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk,</a> who purchased one of the startup's earlier prototypes. After the billionaire tweeted the delivery of his custom Boxabl home, interest in the new startup skyrocketed. Elon Musk isn’t the only admirer of their work, as they currently have a waitlist of 110,000 customers eagerly looking forward to the delivery of their Casita model home. </p><p>What has made Boxabl a success so far is the level of quality in the homes they produce. “People assume affordable means cheap or low quality,” stated Galiano. “We are defying that expectation - we produce houses on an assembly-line within a factory, and they are built to last.”</p><p>For Boxabl, strong building materials are one of the most important aspects of their homes’ design. Their Casita model uses steel, concrete, and EPS foam. These are all non-biodegradable materials that are resistant to pests, mold, and other hazards. For extra protection against fire, hurricane-strength winds, and other acts of nature, the walls, roof, and flooring materials for the manufactured homes are produced with structurally laminated panels. With these top-tier features, the Casita tiny home is actually stronger than most newly built homes on the market today. </p><p>Another goal of the founders is to be able to assist those who were displaced by natural disasters with affordable, easy-to-erect homes. They see Boxabl’s manufactured homes as a viable way to quickly house those affected by hurricanes, tornados, and other occurrences and get them back on the path to normalcy. </p><p>“When a disaster hits, people don’t have months to wait for a new home to be built. Our Casita model can be unpacked in about an hour, plus it includes all of the necessary appliances for added convenience,” Galiano stated.</p><p>So, what’s next for Boxabl’s founders? “We’re trying to become the biggest player in a $13 trillion global construction industry,” explained Paolo. “Throughout the process, we always aimed to go big. We’ve been told “no” a million times, and we’ve had a million things not go our way. Looking back, it was all a part of the learning experience to prepare us for where we are now.” With a second factory to expand production and meet increased demand, Boxabl seems poised to lead the way in new sustainable housing creation. </p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
17 Jan, 2023
Alysha Campbell
<p>Black Places Equal Safe Spaces: CultureShift HR & Alysha M. Campbell Lead Workshop Series to Destigmatize Mental Health</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R3qMjVXm0GLEcLsyKIv1MHrVxyarcZW-PwkBuRwWL-VF3mGO5GsZiCXscLjMPaZ2fSFvrdenRgev0BkbogEUPVQAqkfKLXODI--WDE-POVyAJSOwE3XhvMdklTiXR0_83wOTXVzyw7ViUINeUwBPLHCOzLjdw2hjYjIHR6uyJOLTWeYmxaFutEXkDA9GVA"></figure><p>NEW YORK, New York–<a href="https://www.cultureshifthr.com/">CultureShift HR</a> and Founder/CEO Alysha M. Campbell are kicking off the hybrid workshop series <a href="https://alyshacampbell.com/blackplacesequalsafespaces/">Black Places Equal Safe Spaces</a> (B.P.E.S.S.) with a free virtual event on January 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST. B.P.E.S.S. aims to break the stigma of mental health among black professionals and to support them by raising awareness and offering resources and tools. </p><p>Campbell states that she started B.P.E.S.S. as a response to the alarming growth in the suicide rate in the Black community. “Mental health is a tremendous challenge around the world for millions of people of all ethnicities,” she says, “but statistics show that the Black community in particular is suffering due to socio-economic disparities and racial trauma. At CultureShift HR, we care deeply about prioritizing mental health. We hope that B.P.E.S.S. will contribute to the creation of more safe havens for support within our own communities.”</p><p>The workshop will feature talks by mental health experts, advocates, and industry professionals with the goal of creating a sense of safety and support as well as encouraging positive change. </p><p>In the free virtual event, attendees will learn about how they can begin the conversation on mental health and wellness in any space and how to be authentic and open in a hybrid workplace. Workshop leaders will demonstrate a mental wellness technique that can help practitioners enjoy moments of calm and clarity in stressful situations. Topics of future workshops will include the power of mindfulness, the importance of self-love and acceptance, and the process of the journey to healing. </p><p>People who would like to attend the first B.P.E.S.S. event on January 30th at 12:00 EST can register <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuitrDwpHNJexc-lj8x1OiDTvxPEyH4E">here</a>. Anyone interested in learning about the dates of future workshop events from B.P.E.S.S. is encouraged to sign up for its mailing list <a href="https://blackplacesequalsafespaces.com/">here</a>.</p><p>CultureShift HR hopes that the mental health-tailored resources provided by B.P.E.S.S. will equip workshop attendees and members of the Black community with the right tools and strategies to be proactive about their mental health.</p><p>“We are dedicated to empowering those who have experienced trauma while working alongside other organizations that provide support services specifically for Black professionals,” CultureShift HR says. “Change and healing can come when we are willing to talk about mental health and then turn it into action.”</p><p><i>CultureShift HR was founded by Alysha M. Campbell and is an HR consulting firm with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For any questions about Black Spaces Equal Safe Spaces, please visit its </i><a href="https://alyshacampbell.com/blackplacesequalsafespaces"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact: </i></p><p><i>Alysha M. Campbell</i></p><p><a href="mailto:alysha@cultureshifthr.com"><i>alysha@cultureshifthr.com</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>201-228-0098</i></p>
30 Mar, 2023
Stephen Planet
<p><strong>Francesca’s Element: Breaking The Mold In Keepsake Preservation</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8hPr_NuSpJUQt6TmT43mdhOVCvy4bNUsXO-tr8s4hNMp674mbTY8PF9MbhZeltPEGhqg8q7w5331jte7DZNH-F0t3isvZC8IJzHTD7T0BbDa-aXitqmpqvco2DyNjQ33DXR_e3B9EHUA-l2C8BVHqJSU0PHwIdN_Tg0IWQdNMcqVWvS35e_9OLpE7NdOVw"></figure><p>Dallas-based floral preservationist, <a href="https://www.francescaselement.com/francesca-s-element-llc">Francesca’s Element</a>, has been creating eye-catching art pieces to commemorate milestone events since its opening in 2020. Company Founder Francesca Mackey, alongside CEO, Stephen Amiewalan, has continuously discovered new ways to preserve floral bouquets and other special pieces through the medium of resin art.</p><p>Aside from its traditional floral preservation process, the company has expanded its creative offerings to preserve a number of things. The artists at Francesca’s Element can preserve the ribbon or bow that was around a bouquet, charms representing a loved one, and lace from a wedding dress to name just a few. In regards to memorial orders, the team of artists can preserve hair, ashes, watches, medical bracelets, rings, jewelry, and more.</p><p>Any item that is dry and does not retain moisture can be preserved in resin. The epoxy, or a mixture of chemicals, does not react well to moisture or water. When in doubt, potential customers can always reach out to the team at Francesca’s to ask if what they’re envisioning can be done. </p><p>“With resin art, nothing will ever be perfect, but an artist can always strive for it. There will always be methods that change or better materials and equipment to use.” </p><p><i>For more information on Francesca’s Element, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>https://www.francescaselement.com</i></p><p><i>Francesca’s Element </i></p><p><i>Francesca Mackey and Stephen Amiewalan</i></p><p><i>francescas.element@gmail.com</i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Stephen Planet
<p><strong>Get To Know The Artist and Owner Behind Dallas Floral Preservation Company Francesca’s Element</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jmrBD9IlMlcaAcjEFyeMLlCXwHv4sSiKz1O-O1jbiVsB6H2JkrAfIqyRInisn_uZqknIaIqtVoDumlnFKGYgpSelOHXXairBFTzJvdZyAUuKeMS8XS9RevG4uPeWOW4qSXiAuSVG5u2ARbYqQmqTd_K6lQwWrs5PG-7zfFE3kH0nMRCyE5eFPrIsrw"></figure><p>Stephen Amiewalan is a savvy businessman who moved from Nigeria to the United States for a more prosperous life. When he and Francesca Mackey met, she was working for the local theme parks in Orlando, Florida as a hotel concierge and a florist for events and weddings. She was inspired by the independent life Stephen led working for himself and wanted to forge the same path for herself. Regardless of her many college majors and not being able to decide what career she wanted to pursue, her whole life she always knew deep down she wanted to work with flowers. They meant so much to her in so many ways, but she didn’t think that dream would be possible as running a small flower shop comes with many hardships. Amiewalan knew about her dream and encouraged her to pursue the floral arts.</p><p>With her dreams in mind, the pair moved to Texas, Mackey’s home state, during the pandemic and found a niche they could both thrive in: floral preservation. Their medium is resin art. When they combined their talents and work ethic to pursue their best, their company, <a href="https://www.francescaselement.com">Francesca’s Element</a>, exploded in a matter of months. They now have their own studio and a team of incredible, dedicated, and talented individuals who care about the mission as much Amiewalan and Mackey do. </p><p>Through this experience, they found that the only way to learn this craft was through blood, sweat, tears, and of course, money. It took months of hard work, researching YouTube videos, and too many mistakes to count to fully grasp this art form as no one was teaching it. They spent tens of thousands in just one month alone fixing mistakes. Their mission is not only to preserve treasured memories for their clients, but to make sure other resin artists who want to forge their own paths to financial freedom can do so without sacrificing the same blood, sweat, and tears they have.</p><p>“It is humbling, exciting, and magical to preserve flowers in this way,” says Mackey. “Flowers are living things and with life comes death. Think of it as freezing a moment in time that will follow you throughout your life.”</p><p>The couple’s main priority is ensuring all of their clients’ precious flowers are safe and their keepsakes are created with the same quality, attention, and care they would expect for their own keepsakes. They strongly value the happiness of their clients above anything else. It’s important to know that they strive to continue improving their craft because with handmade products such as flower preservation, nothing will ever be perfect. Think of every flaw as every bit of uniqueness to the client. No two clients are the same nor are they perfect. Neither is flower preservation. Flaws make each piece unique and special as they do for humans.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.francescaselement.com">https://www.francescaselement.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/francescaselement">https://www.facebook.com/francescaselement</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescas.element/">https://www.instagram.com/francescas.element/</a></p>
03 Nov, 2022
How This Flower Preservation Company Grew Insanely Fast: Francesca’s Element
<p><strong>How This Flower Preservation Company Grew Insanely Fast: Francesca’s Element</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ApEPgtIvLTuCGp5RA9F69ZEuHtqj5E9_HiDcL85E80j30BBooRQENznFl_5JIjk_bjoikR9tVkaTutqfah7J-UhEtHx5PsWAlsBXh3tmGdr3NwEqwRyM8cjSmNE-ujacJSw3ftUoRgoUziY5_f3GH3KXqrkbwiW4hb2MHYRcjDNbnILh2iIjRaQmhQ"></figure><p>Flowers have always been important to Francesca Mackey. To her, they hold so much power. They represent love, thoughtfulness, remembrance, empathy, and so much more. She always had a dream of living a quiet life surrounded by flowers and perhaps running a small flower shop. While that didn’t necessarily pan out, Mackey still found a way to work and play with flowers by creating <a href="https://www.francescaselement.com/">Francesca’s Element</a>, a floral preservation company that offers its clients a unique way to honor and preserve the life of bouquets and memorials from milestone events, with an emphasis on weddings. </p><p>The idea to use resin art as a medium to preserve floral arrangements as keepsakes came to Mackey, an experienced florist, during a time of uncertainty and during a time when many people were scrolling through various social media platforms more regularly. Mackey credits a video she viewed on TikTok for her inspiration. Through her own trial and error and a lot of practice, Mackey’s adoration for resin art and flowers blossomed. Once her craft was established, Francesca's Element was born and has been flourishing ever since. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_yW8itcLzYraZBf34aem70ZJmhR1qtgm2x0uwnKVuplE2dzpLDGmQx0Hd3tQ6BP19T2JCoo3INzogxh9bkb09w_yY-Pz3tCgWGy6Jx0Bo92nUp9wS2sriWo-COvGtGDwV2lbn3g4KdemeD10U7TNIzUFw4aMK17KM825wgcPUOyrmHmWIH9DVC3-lQ"></figure><p>“It is humbling, exciting, and magical to preserve flowers in this way,” says Mackey. “Flowers are living things and with life comes death. Think of it as freezing a moment in time that will follow you throughout your life.”</p><p>During the temporary halt forced on the wedding industry in 2020 brought on by the pandemic, Mackey and Stephen Amiewalan, Owner and CEO of Francesca’s Element, took advantage of the time it created to focus on growing and improving their skills and their business model in preparation for the post-pandemic wedding boom. </p><p>While some couples opted to elope or have smaller, more intimate weddings, more chose to postpone them until 2021 and 2022. A total of 2.6 million weddings are projected to occur throughout 2022, which breaks down to over 7,000 sacred unions per day. </p><p>Amiewalan and Mackey acknowledge that although the wedding industry will continue to evolve and provide their business with a larger client base, competition will steepen as more goods and services are introduced to the market. This is why the team at Francesca’s Element intentionally began working with as many brides as possible to accelerate their skills and accommodate their rapidly increasing demand. </p><p>“We work incredibly hard every single day to improve our craft and we’re always looking for ways to make the process more enjoyable for our clients,” says Amiewalan. “With resin art, nothing will ever be perfect, but an artist can always strive for it. There will always be methods that change or better materials and equipment to use.” </p><p>According to Amiewalan, the company’s mission is not only to preserve treasured memories for its clients, but also to make sure other resin artists who want to forge their own paths towards financial freedom can do so without sacrificing the same blood, sweat, and tears they themselves have throughout their own experience.</p><p>Francesa’s Element prides itself on top-notch customer service. Amiewalan and Mackey believe an informed client is a happy client and it is with this mentality that they approach each client with support and information during every step of the process.</p><p>“We have potential clients reach out to us directly through social media advertisements so that we can be sure any and all questions are answered,” says Amiewalan. “Every flower preservationist has their own style and design so it’s important for a potential client to connect with us and our work.” </p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/francescaselement">https://www.facebook.com/francescaselement</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francescas.element/">https://www.instagram.com/francescas.element/</a></p>
15 Nov, 2022
Adam F
<h2><strong>“Networking is Everything,” Adam Farfan on his Amazing Track Record of influence and possibilities. </strong></h2><p>Los Angeles, CA– <a href="http://adamfarfan.com/">Adam Farfan</a> has been in the financial industry for over 20 years he has always been using this leadership formula that has brought extremely high success to the clients he's had and companies that he has done business with. These methods have simplified the learning curve of everyday people to do exactly what his ultra-wealthy clients have done with the tax-free financial plan (TFFP), originally created only for the wealthy, Adam Farfan now offers these proven methods to everyday people with a net worth under $1M to help them shelter their money tax-free, protect against loss and lawsuits in some cases, and build generational wealth.</p><p>With three successful exits and two decades of experience, Adam Farfan is an excellent resource for maintaining good finances. But Adam also believes that in order to have financial success these 3 keys are a must for your success in overall life; god, family, and business. </p><p>Adam speaks about a few things that bring success to the people around him. </p><h2>Business Financial Growth</h2><p>In approaching financial growth, Adam’s first step is to assess the quality of your accounting, budgeting, and self-auditing. Who is doing your accounting and bookkeeping? Is someone of a different specialization better suited? </p><p>“It’s key for someone to help you achieve your financial goals by the habits spending,” Adam says.“In order to grow your company weekly or daily measuring is a must.”</p><p>Create a chart that shows you a basic form of your EBITDA. EBITDA is a measure of a company's profitability, so higher is generally better. From an investor's point of view, a “good” EBITDA is one that provides additional perspective on a company's performance without making anyone forget that the metric excludes cash outlays for interest and taxes as well as the eventual cost of replacing it’s tangible assets.</p><p>Adam also provides focuses on systematizing your financial eco-system, budgeting, and ensuring you have appropriate categories. This way you can rest assured that your data is usable and verifiable, also incredibly important to have “the end in mind” which is a successful exit. </p><p>Providing guidance on proper financial reporting, Adam helps find plans to use to measure your growth. Tracking finances through statements is essential, as well as employing strategic planning and budgeting utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and operating metrics.</p><h2>Key Tips to Running a Company</h2><p>In providing guidance on running a company, Adam observes and possibly employs clear compensation planning and growth mode strategies. Providing guidance on properly instituting bonuses, building staff bonus plans, and tiered structures, Adam uses KPIs to measure non-revenue generating team members, overrides sales commission, and other factors. He also employs equity structures based on value created by a team member or partner.</p><h2>Introducing TFFP! What is the Tax-Free Financial Plan?</h2><p>As the founder of the financial strategy -TFFP (Tax-Free Financial Plan), a simple yet powerful concept-strategy that helps people achieve financial freedom, he has partnered up with some of the largest corporations in the world to help and mentor clients about these programs. By utilizing major companies to help his clients minimize taxes and risk from losing in down markets as well as sheltering from any lawsuits, Adam is giving a guide to greater economic mobility.</p><p>“My goal is for everyone in America to achieve financial literacy,” Adam says, “I’m taking what I’ve learned after decades in finance, working with many different approaches and industries under my wing.” </p><p>Adam assists clients in diversifying funds between applicable tax-free investments, these clients often have regular investments such as 401(k)/403(b), Traditional IRA/Roth IRA, Municipal Bonds, Tax-free Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), and US Series I Savings Bonds. </p><p>By balancing this with capable guaranteed ventures, Adam is helping clients through coaching and mentoring is helping them take advantage of available legal resources to grow their income to the best of their ability and realize their full professional potential.</p><h2>Mentorship and Expanding Brands</h2><p>Having been mentored by some of the best minds in the business world today, Adam Farfan has utilized his experience and talent in finance to ensure the highest and most positive influence and return for clients seeking his services. By utilizing his team skills in accounting, business, and finance, Adam helps clients reach their true full potential.</p><p>Adam has explained, “I know mentorship is everything, which is why I gathered some of my closest friends, millionaires, billionaires, best-selling authors, speakers, and serial entrepreneurs, brought them to my house in Hollywood Hills, and started a series of videos, interviews, and Live calls so my clients and students can learn from the very best. I know that mentorship and associations are the keys to success, which is why I made financial literacy so accessible and extremely affordable for any of my clients, regardless of their budget.</p><p>Adam truly has a passion for helping others, it’s extremely uplifting and inspiring to have entrepreneurs in a world like this who want to contribute to a better tomorrow.</p><p><strong>Adam is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and speaker. Adam owns and operates a variety of privately held companies and has built millions of dollars in revenue for his clients and agents in the financial services industry. With over two decades of experience, Adam has directly consulted for sales divisions of INC 5000 to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in the global life insurance market, annuity, and investment knowledge has made him a highly sought-after professional and thought leader. Adam’s greatest passion is building leaders and successful entrepreneurs, to-date he has mentored dozens of start-up founders and has created over $500M in value. Finally, when not enjoying life globe-trotting or throwing lavish parties in the Hollywood Hills, Adam always finds a way to contribute to people’s personal development regardless of their history. </strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, about the TFFP or how to work with Adam, contact </strong><a href="mailto:support@adamfarfan.com"><strong>support@adamfarfan.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
13 Feb, 2023
Adam F
<h2><strong>United Wealth of America Launches New Financial Literacy Platform, Tax-Free Financial Plan (TFFP)</strong></h2><p><i>Los Angeles, CA</i> - <a href="http://unitedwealthofamerica.com/">United Wealth of America</a>, a financial innovation, investment, and estate planning firm, has announced its release of financial literacy platform Tax-Free Financial Plan (TFFP). As an online financial coaching company that deals with small businesses, corporate planning, and non-profit organizations, Adam Farfan has designed TFFP to also cater to the individual looking to maximize their financial future.</p><p>TFFP is a service that can help people achieve financial independence. While similar plans are typically aimed at only clients who have significant wealth, TFFP is accessible for everyone. </p><p>Since the inception of TFFP, Adam Farfan, founder of UWA, has partnered up with some of the largest corporations in the world to help educate clients about these programs. By utilizing major companies to help clients minimize taxes and risk from losing in down markets as well as sheltering from any lawsuits, the firm is giving a guide to greater economic mobility.</p><p>The firm assists clients in diversifying funds between applicable tax-free investments. These clients often have regular investments such as 401(k)/403(b), Traditional IRA/Roth IRA, Municipal Bonds, Tax-free Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), and US Series I Savings Bonds. </p><p>“My goal is for everyone in America to achieve financial literacy,” Adam says, “I’m taking what I’ve learned after decades in finance, working with many different approaches and industries under my wing.”</p><p>By balancing this with capable ventures, the team behind TFFP is helping clients through coaching and mentoring to take advantage of available legal resources to realize their full professional potential.</p><p>As part of the rollout of TFFP, United Wealth of America is preparing National Expansion Seminars across the US virtual offices worldwide.</p><p>“Success is defined by your self-esteem and how your loved ones see you,” says Farfan. “Align intuition, strategy and useful resources to make your most important daily decisions.”</p><p>Founder and CEO<a href="http://adamfarfan.com/"> Adam Farfan</a> has 20 years of experience in business finance, commerce, the global life insurance market, annuities, and investments. He operates several other privately held companies and has provided consulting for sales divisions of INC 5000 to Fortune 500 companies. Adam Farfan provides mentoring services to a diverse portfolio of clients, from celebrities and top athletes to everyday individuals.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=unitedwealthofamerica.com&t=h.eJxFjMsOgjAQAH-F9Ky0VdounPiVtQ9oZIHUJR6M_6714nVmMi9xlEUMjZiZ90HKY80cwzPiwvOWkGLJHlu_kRSnRtxruUbeypS4M-ZiOy0fSGOm_VsedN7LL9baee9cSp3xiNCDikojpCuCualeS22dcQrAQgu2rmNdY0AKOJWIPE6EeamzakO1f_L-APxnOGo.MEUCIF-pJ-RZ-jdMfkg4UAxuT1XFgJw8NHehm6bJj16WdAnhAiEAm60IbIhYOL1qlP7lsW_ocomEpK21x9nxUD4pz-raTYc">http://unitedwealthofamerica.com/</a> </p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:support@adamfarfan.com">support@adamfarfan.com</a> </p><p>Contact: Adam Farfan</p>
30 Sep, 2022
Ilya (LeadLocate)
<h2>LeadLocate Recognized as the Best Automotive Lead Generation Provider</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/RF3VQWpddgsMz2-lLTfy5fhCToSuxGMVw2cJzemk7MxuWI09LSD1ZdnPYmjWumiWJ--3kpd78XXPsZ6JgcCuaMFvDZzRrbTqJqLuAhi7nnBE8DF3OV-GbgmYxosFL8YUZaYSesK7s8GPRG7lQ4_dSI4RKTg_gr5XJB1hqZkV3S1BTJLx8nY0uWod8w"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – LeadLocate is an all-in-one automotive lead generation software and CRM platform. Generating in-market sales leads and providing car dealers with all the tools necessary to sell more cars, LeadLocate works with both individual salespeople and entire dealerships regardless of size or budget.</p><p>The sales lead generation software utilizes an all-in-one digital marketing platform that includes both live sales leads and CRM tools under one login. With LeadLocate, you can generate your own sales leads and manage all of your communications in one place without relying on multiple platforms. Using proprietary technology like DealTracker, TxtNotify, and LiveShopper, LeadLocate can deliver unparalleled sales results for your team in a fraction of the time required by traditional marketing efforts. </p><p>By providing inbound leads, LeadLocate helps you find local in-market car shoppers that are interested in finding a car and could afford monthly payments. It uses customer data to identify what kind of vehicle shoppers are looking for and are not VIN-specific. LeadLocate also collects client contact information for every inbound lead and asks detailed pre-screening questions to focus on serious buyers. </p><p>As car sales can be incredibly challenging without a decent supply of leads to contact. LeadLocate’s inbound leads are perfect options for car sales professionals who are looking to supplement their existing leads pipeline. Every inbound lead will include the prospective buyer name, contact info, car preferences, and other helpful information to take out the busywork and get you closing deals quickly.</p><p>LeadLocate also offers services for finding prospecting leads, which is perfect for salespeople and dealerships that have strong trade-in and acquisition programs. Prospecting leads account includes everything you need to prospect for people looking to sell, trade, or upgrade their current vehicle. This plan is particularly effective if your store has a trade-in program or likes to acquire private vehicles from the general public. LeadLocate will target your local 20-50 mile radius for people selling their vehicles online and allow you to prequalify them with just a couple of clicks. People who are interested in doing business with our dealership will then call, text, or email back, asking for more information on how you can assist them.</p><p>LeadLocate is a multi-purpose automotive lead generation software and CRM platform that caters to auto dealers but is expanding to include boat and RV sales. LeadLocate is one of a few companies that does not require long-term contracts or integration with the current software at the dealership. The company is growing exponentially and hoping to dominate the automotive software space as the consumer car buying process is transformed in the age of e-commerce</p><p><strong>LeadLocate was founded in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the car sales lead generation process for individual car salespeople and dealerships. The traditional automotive lead generation process includes implementing multiple advertising sources, CRM software, DMS software, and many other elements that make the process cumbersome and difficult to manage. With LeadLocate, you can sign up today and start receiving quality car sales leads within 24-48 hours. We provide you will all the software and marketing in one platform. All you have to do is talk to potential buyers.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more at </strong><a href="http://leadlocate.com"><strong>LeadLocate.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
23 Sep, 2022
Online Platform Connecthedocks Introduces Dock Hosting to Maritime Communities
<p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. –<a href="https://connecthedocks.com/"> Connecthedocks</a> has announced the launch of its new online platform that connects private boaters with private docks. The booking website offers some eligible homeowners a way to earn passive income by means of dock hosting, while helping travelers find a vacant dock to store their boat with daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual rental flexibility.</p><p>“I realized that there was demand from both private dock owners and boat owners to connect, and there had to be a better way of connecting them,” says Davis Helsby, Connecthedocks Founder and CEO.</p><p><strong>Revenue Generator for Dock, Private Marina Owners </strong></p><p>With many U.S. homeowners and real estate investors feeling like they’re swimming upstream, new income-generating options are becoming attractive, and in some cases, critical to stay afloat. </p><p>Homeowners of waterfront property featuring a boat dock have a unique opportunity to offset mortgage payments and living expenses by renting their dock without compromising the interior of their homes. Another option for creating double income streams is renting the dock and home separately. </p><p>Connecthedocks allows dock hosts to customize listings through a user-friendly control panel. Users can set their own rental price, share their own details, upload images, and pause or remove listings. The platform also lets dock hosts rent their dock on their own terms based on factors like season, dock size, its location, and the size of the boat. </p><p><strong>Dock Hosting With Peace of Mind</strong></p><p>Helsby’s decade-long experience in the commercial insurance space ideally positioned him to successfully launch the digital booking platform with a comprehensive liability program in place and a best- in-class legal agreement created by a maritime attorney. </p><p>Through ConnectCover, the platform features the first ever Dock Host Liability Insurance (1MM) and Dock Physical Damage (up to 5MM) to ensure dock hosts feel secure and comfortable throughout the process. Both parties are also carefully vetted through a super-hog guest screening/booking policy and require Boater Liability Insurance of $300,000. </p><p>Transactions are safe and secure through the website. Once the reservation has been completed, the platform accepts pre-payment for rental fees and disperses the payment securely after a successful stay. </p><p><strong>Boaters: Find a Dock Anywhere, Anytime </strong></p><p>Oftentimes, marinas and boat ramps are overbooked, waitlisted or overcrowded. Cost adjustments are also a factor with the rising demand. </p><p>With Connecthedocks’s interactive platform, boaters are guaranteed a place to store their vessel by planning ahead and booking one of thousands of privately owned docks and boat slips available to them. </p><p>Through a simple search, Connecthedocks provides multiple options for travelers based on their specific needs, including fixed docks, floating docks and boat lifts. From kayaks and canoes to yachts and in between, the platform offers choices and amenities inclusive to all users. Flexible, short-term docking options and last-minute bookings are possible with the traveling technology website. </p><p>Temporary dockage opens up new cruising grounds for boaters reluctant to anchor out, while the platform helps more experienced cruisers find temporary dockage as they travel through busy waters. Having the option to dock up in a residential area away from marinas gives travelers a less trafficked alternative for those travelers who wish to get a more local feel. Additionally, temporary dockage eliminates the hassle of having to relaunch before continuing on a voyage. </p><p><i>Connecthedocks was founded by Davis Helsby, a lifetime boater and water lover. A graduate from FSU with a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate and a Masters in Entrepreneurship from the University of Central Florida. With Professional Mariner Training at the Chapman's school of Seamanship, Sales professional at Marinemax, and Yacht broker in Fort Lauderdale, he has exceptional experience in the maritime community. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Connecthedocks, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Davis Helsby</i></p><p><i>support@connecthedocks.com</i></p>
30 Sep, 2022
Ilya (LeadLocate)
<h2>LeadLocate Offers Best-in-Class Automotive Finance Leads in the United States</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/A8en44p5HRrbgJWL5rGlBGfehZoeR0E-KD8oxWOhozD33P6OzmoNHInDD1L_6BGE0R8Me5PjZ-pQ7PORLndLMQOEI-8y6j95m5hiWaekOCAq7zS8TbsrWP022unDUmN8BQDp0ewZIYP_P3fqiTY4E4DH0I3XIVEX8gjhcOWGendAaba8mEIDLu9njg"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – All-in-one automotive lead generation software and CRM platform LeadLocate is expanding to include boat and RV sales. LeadLocate is one of a few companies that does not require long-term contracts or integration with the current software at the dealership. The company is growing exponentially and hoping to dominate the automotive software space as the consumer car buying process is transformed in the age of e-commerce</p><h2>LeadLocate Streamlines Sales Leads for Dealerships</h2><p>LeadLocate employs an all-purpose digital marketing software tool and CRM platform including both active sales lead generation with a CRM platform under a single login. Through the service car dealerships can curate their own sales leads and manage communications in one place. Utilizing technology like DealTracker, TxtNotify, and LiveShopper, LeadLocate offers legitimate leads that are tailored to the dealership's inventory and rates.</p><p>Through the provision of inbound leads, LeadLocate directs dealerships to in-market car shoppers searching for a car similar to those in their inventory with enough to afford regular payments. Drawing upon a well of customer data, requests for vehicles are not VIN-specific and allow dealerships to find something fitting the shopper’s needs. LeadLocate asks prospective buyers the right questions to ensure that they’re a right fit for your dealership before sending out the lead.</p><p>As car sales can be incredibly challenging without a decent supply of leads to contact. LeadLocate’s inbound leads are perfect options for car sales professionals who are looking to supplement their existing leads pipeline. Every inbound lead will include the prospective buyer name, contact info, car preferences, and other helpful information to take out the busywork and get you closing deals quickly.</p><h2>Introducing Services to RV and Boat Dealerships</h2><p>LeadLocate is currently adapting to expand its services to RV and Boat dealerships. Utilizing the same technology, adapted to RV and Boat sales, LeadLocate would be offering the same comprehensive service, collecting information along with customer preference for the price, make, model, and payment plan options if needed. Sharing this info with the dealerships to ensure they have access to contact with possible buyers, but also providing info on prospective sellers for dealerships with trade-in programs.</p><p>Expanding to include boat and RV sales affords LeadLocate a wider client base, building its already rich data systems to match buyers with dealerships and share the proper information with dealers. LeadLocate is also one of a few companies that do not require long-term contracts or integration with the current software at the dealership, allowing clients to try month-to-month instead of being forced to commit annually. LeadLocate is hoping to begin offering its software to RV and Boat dealerships sometime next year.</p><h2>Supplement Your Sales Lead Pipeline Today</h2><p>If you are hoping to supplement your existing sales lead pipeline at your dealership, increase sales, and find more customer success. By offering sales leads both inbound and prospective for dealerships that may deal in trade-ins or used cars, LeadLocate can benefit dealerships of any type and size. It’s obvious why so many dealerships have employed LeadLocate’s software in their more than five years of service. Contact LeadLocate and find the right plan for you today.</p><p><strong>LeadLocate was founded in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the car sales lead generation process for individual car salespeople and dealerships. The traditional automotive lead generation process includes implementing multiple advertising sources, CRM software, DMS software, and many other elements that make the process cumbersome and difficult to manage. With LeadLocate, you can sign up today and start receiving quality car sales leads within 24-48 hours. We provide you will all the software and marketing in one platform. All you have to do is talk to potential buyers.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more at </strong><a href="http://leadlocate.com"><strong>LeadLocate.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
30 Sep, 2022
Ilya (LeadLocate)
<h2>LeadLocate Car Sales Leads Take Your Dealership to the Next Level</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4mvoe8i5TnfTCeRKCmvD-PEI-bFAmge8JSAMdcksu5GOPjTL-JlRCDrtcQF06Has6mzayrslN6skNpI2KKPKbd3AUtrnY9TaS53895oYpDMR8iahfmdZSH_3kBDVgtLne05fYoIbe-VIHAFnpNJpGghOXVztcgtKN2M48qZ6aPGHtjkg3sLE6XKEzQ"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California – LeadLocate is a multipurpose automotive lead generation software and CRM platform. Soon expanding to include boat and RV sales, LeadLocate is one of a few companies that does not require long-term contracts or integration with the current software at the dealership. The software works quickly to scout serious buyers for dealers to exponentially grow sales and bolster existing sales lead pipelines.</p><h2>LeadLocate Streamlines Sales Leads for Dealerships</h2><p>LeadLocate employs an all-purpose digital marketing software tool and CRM platform including both active sales lead generation with a CRM platform under a single login. Through the service car dealerships can curate their own sales leads and manage communications in one place. Utilizing technology like DealTracker, TxtNotify, and LiveShopper, LeadLocate offers legitimate leads that are tailored to the dealership's inventory and rates.</p><p>Through the provision of inbound leads, LeadLocate directs dealerships to in-market car shoppers searching for a car similar to those in their inventory with enough to afford regular payments. Drawing upon a well of customer data, requests for vehicles are not VIN-specific and allow dealerships to find something fitting the shopper’s needs. LeadLocate asks prospective buyers the right questions to ensure that they’re a right fit for your dealership before sending out the lead.</p><p>As car sales can be incredibly challenging without a decent supply of leads to contact. LeadLocate’s inbound leads are perfect options for car sales professionals who are looking to supplement their existing leads pipeline. Every inbound lead will include the prospective buyer name, contact info, car preferences, and other helpful information to take out the busywork and get you closing deals quickly.</p><h2>Introducing Services to RV and Boat Dealerships</h2><p>LeadLocate is currently adapting to expand its services to RV and Boat dealerships. Utilizing the same technology, adapted to RV and Boat sales, LeadLocate would be offering the same comprehensive service, collecting information along with customer preference for the price, make, model, and payment plan options if needed. Sharing this info with the dealerships to ensure they have access to contact with possible buyers, but also providing info on prospective sellers for dealerships with trade-in programs.</p><p>Expanding to include boat and RV sales affords LeadLocate a wider client base, building its already rich data systems to match buyers with dealerships and share the proper information with dealers. LeadLocate is also one of a few companies that do not require long-term contracts or integration with the current software at the dealership, allowing clients to try month-to-month instead of being forced to commit annually. LeadLocate is hoping to begin offering its software to RV and Boat dealerships sometime next year.</p><h2>Utilizing E-Commerce to Improve Auto Sales</h2><p>LeadLocate is an all-in-one software tool and CRM platform that can help bolster your leads pipeline by using customer data to ensure you’re yielding serious buyers who could afford monthly payments. Generating in-market sales leads and providing car dealers with all the tools necessary, LeadLocate works for dealerships of any size and has special services for dealerships that run a trade-in program.</p><p><strong>LeadLocate was founded in 2016 with the goal of simplifying the car sales lead generation process for individual car salespeople and dealerships. The traditional automotive lead generation process includes implementing multiple advertising sources, CRM software, DMS software, and many other elements that make the process cumbersome and difficult to manage. With LeadLocate, you can sign up today and start receiving quality car sales leads within 24-48 hours. We provide you will all the software and marketing in one platform. All you have to do is talk to potential buyers.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more at </strong><a href="http://leadlocate.com"><strong>LeadLocate.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
09 Oct, 2023
Lonnie Fore
<p><strong>The International School of Hospitality Introduces New Program for Soft Skill Training</strong></p><p><i>Las Vegas, NV</i> - The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) has recently released its new training initiative, CLIMB®. The CLIMB® Hospitality Professional Development program from TISOH is a complete library of self-paced e-learning programs, designed by and for hospitality professionals, that is usable across all connected devices and suited to a professional's busy lifestyle.</p><p>Harnessing a range of learning artifacts, the targeted programming features interactive content leading to improved comprehension and learner engagement. CLIMB® users may choose to take the 60-min classes individually, or as a five-class Skill Series. Skills Series include: Guest Service, Communication, Essential Management, People Management, and Restaurant Management. Additionally, users may choose to take a 10-class Core Series to orient and increase the skill level of those in associate, supervisor, or manager levels. </p><p>Key program highlights of the CLIMB® e-learning system include: industry professional developers, 60-minute classes, the ability to learn from anywhere, the ability to start and pick-up as needed, low cost, CEU records as documentation of learning, a learning summary for each class, and 100% accessibility, whether on mobile, tablet, or computer.</p><p>The entire program is accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. TISOH is an accredited member of ACCET, a national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. TISOH is also listed in the American Council on Education’s Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education (AIPE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation’s (CHEA) website, which are widely used by government agencies, military services, corporations, and professional organizations for identifying credible education and training organizations relative to accepting CEU credits and establishing tuition reimbursement policies. </p><p>CLIMB® is needed due to the fact that soft skills are documented to be among the most difficult traits to teach. In the hospitality industry, the number one resource is skilled labor. As a service-based industry, hospitality is a people-based industry. Finding technically competent, trainable staff is one thing, but the bigger question is: do they possess the wherewithal to deliver service? This begs the perennial question of whether service is trainable and, if so, how?</p><p>Soft skills are those that are not technical in nature, and these skills affect how work is performed rather than measuring how much work is being performed. In hospitality, appropriate communication is key, whether between staff members or between staff and guests. Hospitality staff require empathy and the ability to listen effectively. These and other soft skills center around the ability to work with others, to manage one’s work and environment, and the skills with which to solve challenges at hand. </p><p>According to thebalancecareers.com, the top soft skills center around communication, leadership, critical thinking, having a positive attitude, teamwork and a positive work ethic. If one considers these skills, with limited variance, they are universal across industries. </p><p>Soft skills are learned differently than “hard” technical skills. Soft skills are more personal; as learners absorb the material, they interpret it personally and, in that sense, have more at stake. Consequently, soft skill training can either be successful or dismissed off handedly. </p><p>For soft skills training in hospitality, there are vendors offering generic online courses. Those are broad in topic and do not specifically speak to hospitality service. The International School of Hospitality (TISOH), an accredited educational institution that specializes in hospitality, offers soft skills training that directly speaks to the hospitality industry, and more importantly, directly to hospitality professionals, ensuring that the material has personal relevance, and is comprehensible, absorbable, and applicable. </p><p>CLIMB® provides for instant, turnkey hospitality training. Subscription-based, CLIMB® provides both value and a range of options for learners. Users have full control over their learning experience, while managers maintain supervisorial control of their subscribed learners. CLIMB® has been shown to retain employees through its multi-level training, and offers a low cost to employers. It is the only program of its kind in the industry and TISOH is excited to implement this program.</p><p><i>The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) is a unique school developed to provide quality, practical, short-term continuing education and career training programs which enable participants to apply their learning toward personal fulfillment, professional advancement, and career development in the hospitality industry.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://tisoh.edu/">https://tisoh.edu/</a></p><p>Phone: 702-947-7200</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@tisoh.edu">info@tisoh.edu</a></p><p>CLIMB®: <a href="https://hospitalityclimb.com/">https://hospitalityclimb.com/</a></p>
22 Sep, 2022
Buy Your House for Cash Company, SNB Empire, Receives Private Funding to Extend its Services to More Homeowners
<p><strong>Buy Your House for Cash Company, SNB Empire, Receives Private Funding to Extend its Services to More Homeowners</strong></p><p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – <a href="https://www.snbempire.com">SNB Empire</a>, a company that buys houses for cash, assists homeowners facing unfortunate circumstances, such as foreclosure and property damage.</p><p>With recent private funding for $1,000,000 and behind the leadership of co-founders Apollo Suggs and Broderick Battle, SNB Empire has plans to extend its helping hand to over 100 homeowners and local communities in the next year. </p><p>Homeowners who choose SNB Empire as their home buyer benefit by eliminating the traditional buying process. It removes unreasonable demands, home inspection delays, mortgage approval, and appraisals. Because the company purchases homes in their current condition with cash, the process avoids real estate agents, open houses, contingencies, inspections, and credit issues. </p><p>“We want to go to the people who need a helping hand in stressful situations,” says Apollo Suggs, SNB Empire Co-Founder. “We think of this as a double bang for our buck because we not only help our homeowners in these transactions, but we also help the communities by handling the tax debt that is not being paid to the counties, which has a direct impact on the communities. So, our services are needed to continue funding our much-needed community services like maintaining parks, community centers, new roads, streetlights, policing, and fire departments." </p><p>Self-taught entrepreneur and Co-founder of SNB Empire, Apollo Suggs, has had experience in several business ventures in various fields, including medical billing, insurance, social media marketing, and real estate. After years and years of trial and error and taking courses and reading books like <i>Rich Dad Poor Dad</i>, Suggs realized to reach financial stability and to have an opportunity to leave a legacy; he would need to invest in assets. Giving back to his community and helping homeowners in stressful financial situations is a strong force behind creating SNB Empire.</p><p>“Our ultimate goal is not only to create financial success for the company but also to help many people along the way,” says Suggs. “We want to invest our money into helping people who can benefit from our help. We may have the resources to invest in luxury real estate, but that’s not exactly what we want to do. We want to go to the people who need a helping hand in stressful situations.”</p><p>In partnership with savvy real estate agent, investor, and Co-Founder Broderick Battle, Suggs plans to expand his reach to new U.S. markets. </p><p>“Together, we plan to take SNB EMPIRE to heights never touched before. We plan to be a well-known home investor in several U.S. markets in five years,” says Suggs. “We hope to have increased our products and service lines to include real estate flipping and property management. We also hope to hit the 10,000,000 gross revenue market by buying 1000 properties.” </p><p><i>For more information about SNB Empire, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Apollo Suggs </i></p><p><i>info@snbempire.com</i></p>
30 Sep, 2022
SNB Empire, Company that Buys Houses for Cash, Improves Solutions for Sellers with Private Funding
<p><strong>SNB Empire, Company that Buys Houses for Cash, Improves Solutions for Sellers with Private Funding </strong></p><p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida –<a href="https://snbempire.com/"> SNB Empire</a>, a company that pays cash for homes, has announced it has received $1M in private funding to provide improved solutions for homeowners needing to sell their property quickly and conveniently. The home buying company is committed to providing trustworthy assistance to homeowners facing various situations that have resulted in the need to sell their homes promptly and efficiently. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ZYBxDBifCN1qwXHWL_-Qm0FPkQcmm3wr94YspSoBoinsQSnRzQ-8-tNu2SbK7o-gpk-UL-A7tRF8pFeRn8LLMozfC1h7MIpmZNKeqF1bjZzPnoPPKJ5XRVaNsVwoJYQKJeiMQgBHqJlaqC3Y9N3Td0tjcj8g-3Nar_a2kNqX65ld0-JRjIqROxkYzA"></figure><p>With more than 2M people facing foreclosure through no fault of their own, SNB Empire is working with each client to develop a plan to provide them with a solution to sell their home without unreasonable demands, home inspection delays, and mortgage approval for appraisals. The homeowners are able to avoid real estate agents, open houses, contingencies, inspections, and credit issues. </p><p>“Our goal for the year is to help 100 homeowners within the following year,” says Suggs. </p><p>“We want to go to the people who need a helping hand in stressful situations,” says Apollo Suggs, SNB Empire Founder. “Our sellers tend to be homeowners looking at a foreclosure or may have inherited a vacant house they don’t know what to do with. Or maybe they have a home that is in terrible distress. We think of this as a double bang for our buck because we not only help our homeowners in these transactions, but we also help the communities by handling the tax debt that is not being paid and has a direct impact on the communities. So, these services are needed to continue funding our much-needed community services like maintaining parks, community centers, new roads, streetlights, policing, and fire departments." </p><p>SNB Empire buys homes in their current condition, including those needing significant repairs from mold, fire, and storm damage. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and operates in five major cities: Phoenix, Arizona; Terre Haute, Indiana; Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; and Atlanta, Georgia. </p><p>According to Suggs, SNB Empire plans to become a well-known home investor in several U.S. markets and expand its products and services lines to include real estate flipping, property management, and development. </p><p>“In five years, we hope to hit the $10,000,000 gross revenue market by buying 1,000 properties by then,” says Suggs. “Our ultimate goal is not only to create financial success for the company but also to help many people along the way. We want to invest our money into helping people who can benefit from our help.” </p><p><i>SNB Empire came to be once Apollo Suggs realized that he would have to start investing in assets to have financial stability and an opportunity to leave a legacy. After years and years of trial and error, going back to the drawing board and reading books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, it made sense to him to partner with Broderick Battle, a savvy realtor and investor from Washington, D.C. Together, they plan to take SNB Empire to heights never touched before. </i></p><p><i>For more information about SNB Empire, please visit its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Apollo Suggs</i></p><p><i>954.866.6639</i></p><p><i>info@snbempire.com</i></p>
31 Jan, 2023
P.E. Barrington
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Is92YEPUbPwG0n7WJdZXXxHSJa-P5j50hbXuisVn4FOKgvhodNK2uoLxuqACCinegz-4GSwTYGSu7IOAtJEdoxOnW0MusTFLD3eXazTtC_omh6gknG3iNhLjbtGBtnf1qr0Zh0zvv0-Bd7wEzqX46FDPZ1GdoDufvEFgmXzImUHsugxQ7RMMAe1U80Y_QD9itkU" alt="IMG_256"><figcaption>Who Okayed This?! by P.E. Barrington</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Author Philip E. Barrington’s New Novel: Based on a Thrilling True Story</strong></p><p>Award winning author P.E. Barrington’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649909314/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=9T41ECESSC5A&dchild=1&keywords=the+riveting+life+of+grant+davis&qid=1619727309&sprefix=The+riveting+life+o,aps,197&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=wrinaut08_writersandauthor">Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis</a>, as seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, is a gripping thriller made even more riveting by the fact that it is actually based upon true events. The novel won the 2022<a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/"> Stellar Book Award</a>.</p><p><strong>With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?</strong></p><p>Who Okayed This?! is the story of Grant Davis, a man whose life is turned upside-down in a matter of moments. An attempt on his life leaves him scrambling for answers as he tries to discover why the people closest to him are determined to destroy him.</p><p>The novel has been called dark, gritty, and suspenseful. In the summer of 1995, the small upstate New York town of Woodstock is not as innocent as it seems on the surface. When Grant is the victim of a brutal home invasion, he finds himself injected with a deadly poison. Even worse, the attack came from those he trusted most. As he races against the clock to find a cure, Grant’s journey will take him from the streets of New York City to a mysterious castle, hidden in the wilderness of Bavaria.</p><p><strong>Truth Stranger Than Fiction</strong></p><p>Grant finds himself facing corruption on both sides of the law as he struggles to find answers. While parts of this story are fictionalized, author Barrington urges his readers to keep an open mind. “Sometimes,” he says, “truth is stranger than fiction.” He also feels that while his novel focuses on high-intensity life and death stakes, it also holds an important message: “Embrace life,” he urges. “Live every day with passion. Lose and keep the faith. Win and still be grateful. You never know when life can change completely. Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake!”</p><p>This message is what truly resonates with readers of Who Okayed This?! It’s a wild ride and a race against time, a truly page-turning thriller; but it also carries a strong message to embrace life day by day and make memories. Newly acclaimed author P.E. Barrington has created a shockingly true and wildly entertaining saga of a man fighting for his life.</p><p><strong>Winner of the Stellar Book Award</strong></p><p>Barrington’s gripping novel received the 2022 <a href="https://usawire.com/philip-e-barrington-the-proud-recipient-of-the-prestigious-stellar-book-awards-2022/">Stellar Book Award</a>. “The prestigious ‘Stellar Book Award’ symbolizes the display of courage, perseverance, and belief in the human spirit,” says Barrington. “I’m delighted and honored to be the proud recipient of this award.”</p><p>His journey to writing his masterpiece is as gripping as the story itself. Barrington confesses that he was forced to dictate the story, as he was left terribly injured in a horrific car accident. “I was crushed between two cars,” he recalls. “I woke up with my neck in a Philadelphia collar, metal splints on both wrists, and a cast on my right leg. I couldn’t even walk. I was confined to a scooter for mobility.”</p><p>Facing a long and painful recovery, Barrington began to write down his experiences as part of his healing. He reached out to a friend who was confined to a wheelchair due to a serious illness, and she, being a successful author herself, encouraged him to write. “Life is like a book,” he says. “Some chapters are sad, some are happy, and some are exciting. But if you never turn the page, you will never know what the next chapter has in store for you.”</p><p>Despite the challenges he has faced, Barrington has made a full recovery. “With life as short as a half taken breath, don't plant anything but love,” he urges his readers. He also offers the following teaser for his award-winning novel:</p><p><i>“The last threat on my life was a collect call from Sing Sing. It was from an individual stating that he’s going to kill me and I won’t see it coming because my time is running out! </i></p><p><i>It’s been several years since but still to this day, in the early morning hours when fear has the best of me and it becomes too much, I think about what he said all the time, like clockwork, ticking in the back of my mind, wondering if my life will be taken away from me and when that horrible ticking will ever stop!”</i></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.philipebarrington.com">www.philipebarrington.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/">https://www.instagram.com/philipe.barrington/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Okayed-This-Riveting-Grant-Davis/dp/1649909314/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=9T41ECESSC5A&dchild=1&keywords=the+riveting+life+of+grant+davis&qid=1619727309&sprefix=The+riveting+life+o,aps,197&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=wrinaut08_writersandauthor">Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis-philip-e-barrington/1138517730?ean=9781649909312">Barnes & Noble</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57510424-who-okayed-this-the-riveting-life-of-grant-davis">Goodreads</a></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Yaniv Brikman
<p><strong>Yanni Brikman Builds a Better Future with Better Together Builders</strong></p><ul><li>Environmentally sustainable building materials</li><li>Fully licensed, insured, & bonded</li><li>In-house professional design services</li></ul><p>In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, circumstances can be altered at the drop of a hat. Jobs change, hurricanes hit, tragedy strikes - the entire world can come to a near standstill in the wake of a deadly pandemic. Life is uncertain, so your home shouldn’t be.</p><p>Yanni Brikman established Better Together Builders with the dream of bringing eco-friendly construction materials and practices to build environmentally sustainable designs. The company has a passion for giving back to the community and to the planet, and has garnered the knowledge and experience of over a decade in the general construction industry and created a brand that allows customers to feel empowered and educated while their vision comes to life.</p><p>“I created Better Together Builders to shed new light on the construction industry,” says founder Brikman. “We build long-lasting relationships with customers by making them a part of each project’s success, walking them through the entire process, and allowing them to choose customized details to be applied to the final execution.” He shares that Better Together Builders focuses on maintaining a high level of workmanship and quality and gives special attention to customer service.</p><p>Building Together Builders uses the latest in green efficient materials and methods for optimization in function and innovative design. The company specializes in additional dwelling unit (ADU) design and construction, room additions, complete home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and more. Building Together Builders offers in-house professional design services and lets customers be a part of the process from beginning to end. The company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and the team treats each home like it’s their very own, with all the love and attention to detail.</p><p>CEO and founder Yaniv Brikman - goes by Yanni - is a husband and a father to two beautiful sons, ages 6 and 4. He was born in Israel and served as a high-ranking officer in the army for four and a half years. After serving his country, Brikman started working in the construction industry. His hard work and dedication to his craft led him to manage one of California’s largest construction companies. In 2018, he opened his own boutique style construction company, focused on making the world a better and more beautiful place. Brikman’s spirit of diligence and perseverance permeates every aspect of his company. His team is passionate about honesty, transparency, and going above and beyond to meet customer needs.</p><p>“Integrity is key in this industry,” Brikman shares. “We are fully transparent with customers, vendors, and each other. We believe in equal opportunity and fight discrimination within our company. Right now we’re privileged to have three incredible female leading project managers and they truly enrich the team.” He also shares that Better Together Builders enjoys rave reviews and gets many referrals by word of mouth from highly satisfied customers. “It’s better to invest in our customers than in marketing,” he says. “A happy customer will stay with you for years and is better than any advertising you can do. We build relationships, not just houses.”</p><p>Brikman created his company primarily for homeowners near Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and Conejo Valley, but is excited about expanding to new areas as the business grows. He shares that his company is hyper-attentive to fine quality and is detail-oriented. “We offer a very high level of construction,” he says. “People who want a truly beautiful home to enjoy for years to come are our typical clients. We create safe spaces from the chaos of the outside world with high function, elegant design, and sustainable materials.”</p><p>While Better Together Builders specializes in opulent and modern bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects, they are open to any home improvement projects and have even branched out into roofing, landscaping, and more. Brikman plans to open three new branches within the next few years, and is planning to invest in and help develop the first zero net energy city in the US, focusing on clean energy efficiency and affordable housing. “We need to leave this world better than we found it,” he says. “Our company is running a marathon, not a sprint.”</p><p>Brikman is leading his team to create beautiful spaces while focusing on customer service and quality. “Today’s compromise is tomorrow’s standard,” he says. "We are dedicated to the highest quality in our work, and in our customer service. In the end, that extra work is always worth it, for our customers, for our company, and for our planet.”<br><br>Website: <a href="https://bettertogetherbuilders.com/">https://bettertogetherbuilders.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettertogetherbuilders/">https://www.instagram.com/bettertogetherbuilders/</a></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>The Best Wagyu in San Diego</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Uyd2th2rYABGHPdaUtgWAHFUsKCKpRKi_p_PyjnA8Y7K0QhuHpbfKgL9u7pLFCmzjhAnCm4hvuvABKjk9C_PhCd4MCUvxGxLNZP2xCYdVL3dlE4THiQsduQJV6GEMZp83VNQxWfEChnCIwVh423MNvShpmcdkfBxAQILezwTMbmMt26uEBazGJtpCLShcQ"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Are you looking for the best Wagyu in San Diego? Look no further, The Meatery provides excellent, certified Wagyu from <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japan</a>, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australia</a>, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">America</a> with a variety of cuts all boasting a quality that is certified by the Kobe Beef Association. Both the products made in the bounds of the country and imported to The Meatery have an excellent variety of products.</p><p>Boasting the highest reviews on Google for people looking for the best Wagyu in San Diego, a diner simply has to have the experience for themselves to truly understand the quality of Wagyu The Meatery provides. Wagyu beef offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience defined by the excellent flavor and high quality of Wagyu.</p><h2>If You’re Looking for the Best Wagyu, Visit The Meatery</h2><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to provide premium meats to consumers that couldn't go to restaurants. It has since grown very quickly, and today the company ships all throughout the USA and Canada, with many repeat customers who claim A5 Halal Wagyu from Australia is their favorite.</p><p>The company’s first 2 years have provided invaluable insight into its customers’ preferences and needs, including preparation recommendations. Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. A new feature, Meatery Live, was created to allow customers to video chat directly with one of the company’s knowledgeable butchers and pick the exact steak that will be shipped. Over these last two years, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/">TheMeatery.com</a> has built a dedicated base of consumers, many of which have explained how appropriate the A5 Wagyu price is when considering the amazing dining experience one can have with a few cuts.</p><h2>The Best Wagyu San Diego Can Offer</h2><p>Here in the Golden State, there is a countless supply of businesses in niche markets, but the location you can find the best Wagyu? San Diego. Local business The Meatery is 1 of 5 Kobe Beef Certified butchers in the country, has by far the biggest selection of Japanese, Australian, and American Wagyu, and has hundreds of 5-star reviews. Multiple variables will have an impact on the flavor profile associated with each cut of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Wagyu Beef</a>. However, regardless of where your Wagyu beef is from, you can be certain that you will be enjoying a special cut of beef that is world-renowned for its rich taste. </p><p><strong>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic as a means to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants. The Meatery has since grown to shipping throughout the USA and Canada and has two retail locations in the San Diego area with many more planned.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>The Meatery: San Diego's Wagyu Authority</h2><p> </p><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Here in the Golden State, there is a countless supply of businesses in niche markets, but one question that has persisted is where to buy <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Wagyu</a> in San Diego. Local business the Meatery is here to help. The Meatery is Kobe Beef Certified (1 of only 5 in the country), has by far the biggest selection of <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese</a>, <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian</a>, and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">American Wagyu</a> and has hundreds of 5-star reviews if you’re looking for where to buy Wagyu in San Diego. </p><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to provide premium meats to consumers that couldn't go to restaurants. It has since grown very quickly, and today the company ships all throughout the USA and Canada, with many repeat customers who claim <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">A5 Halal Wagyu</a> from Australia is their favorite.</p><p>The company’s first 2 years have provided invaluable insight into its customers’ preferences and needs, including preparation recommendations. Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. This has opened their business wider from people simply inquiring where to buy Wagyu in San Diego, to people ordering from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> worldwide. A new feature, Meatery Live, was created to allow customers to video chat directly with one of the company’s knowledgeable butchers and pick the exact steak that will be shipped. Over these last two years, TheMeatery.com has built a dedicated base of consumers, many of which have explained how appropriate the A5 Wagyu price is when considering the amazing dining experience one can have with a few cuts.</p><p>Are you looking for where to buy <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Wagyu </a>in San Diego? Look no further, The Meatery provides excellent, certified Wagyu from Japan, Australia, and America with a variety of cuts all boasting a quality that is certified by the Kobe Beef Association. Both the products made in the bounds of the country and imported to The Meatery have an excellent variety of products.</p><p>Boasting the highest reviews on Google for people looking for where to buy Wagyu in San Diego, a diner simply has to have the experience for themselves to truly understand the quality of Wagyu The Meatery provides. Wagyu beef offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience defined by the excellent flavor and high quality of Wagyu.</p><p>To try for yourself, visit <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> and order some cuts today.</p><p><strong>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic as a means to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants. The Meatery has since grown to shipping throughout the USA and Canada and has two retail locations in the San Diego area with many more planned.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Wagyu on a Budget: Australian Wagyu Picanha</h2><p> </p><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Australian Wagyu Coulotte, otherwise called the <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-ms-9-3-4lbs">Picanha</a> is an exclusive cut of meat. Cut in a triangular shape, it finds its highest popularity in Brazilian steakhouses. Being part of the sirloin cap, the cut has a delicate surface along with a rich and delicious flavor and an excellent grain on the meat. If you're feeding a lot of people and want to impress, consider Australian Wagyu Picanha. It is incredibly filling, delicious, and goes a long way. <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-ms-9-3-4lbs">The Wagyu Picanha</a> is available in its entirety, or if you’re looking for a more cost-effective option with fewer diners, <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-center-slices-ms-9-9oz">center</a> and <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-corner-slices-ms-9-9oz">corner</a> slices of the Wagyu Picanha are available. </p><p><a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-ms-9-3-4lbs">The Wagyu Picanha</a> can be paired with such spirits and wines as a Shiraz or Bourdeaux, Japanese Whisky, Martinis, an Old-Fashioned, and Club Soda with Lime. Sides should be kept to mild and less intense flavor profiles.</p><p>A hungry man can comfortably consume 8-14oz of <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-ms-9-3-4lbs">Australian Wagyu Picanha</a>. The flavor profile of Australian Wagyu Picanha is beefier, more savory, and less buttery than <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu</a>. </p><h2>The Meatery Sells a Variety of Cuts of Wagyu</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/maSUb5Wq8q1CWwm8qDHWNV9o7e2R_tDDuv6G7W3LG3mAQrUUU0SvmTpXOccWS1UDu7JMwt80f0o1Acju0KvMFWZcsnFZx9N0LGAJbvuOQeE2EMk_PRJSEvPy7NNf4-BWLreBQgzCRq_A6pg_7nnHKMBGawjf09_JcjVn-MZ_87IsCGxrAItccyxjEMu6Cg"></figure><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to provide premium meats to consumers that couldn't go to restaurants. It has since grown very quickly, and today the company ships all throughout the USA and Canada, with many repeat customers who claim A5 Halal Wagyu from Australia is their favorite.</p><p>Surprisingly enough, the vast majority of our customers start out by trying Japanese A5 Wagyu but find it to be so intensely rich that they actually prefer Australian Wagyu like the Wagyu Picanha, as it still "eats like a steak" while having 3x the marbling of a USDA Prime.</p><p>The company’s first 2 years have provided invaluable insight into its customers’ preferences and needs, including preparation recommendations. Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. A new feature, Meatery Live, was created to allow customers to video chat directly with one of the company’s knowledgeable butchers and pick the exact steak that will be shipped. Over these last two years, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/">TheMeatery.com</a> has built a dedicated base of consumers, many of which have explained how appropriate the A5 Wagyu price is when considering the amazing dining experience one can have with a few cuts.</p><h2>Try the Wagyu Picanha Today</h2><p><a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-ms-9-3-4lbs">Australian Wagyu Coulotte</a>, otherwise called the Picanha is an exclusive cut of meat. Cut in a triangular shape, it finds its highest popularity in Brazilian steakhouses. Being part of the sirloin cap, the cut has a delicate surface along with a rich and delicious flavor and an excellent grain on the meat. If you're feeding a lot of people and want to impress, consider Australian Wagyu Picanha. It is incredibly filling, delicious, and goes a long way. The Wagyu Picanha is available in its entirety, or if you’re looking for a more cost-effective option with fewer diners, <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-center-slices-ms-9-9oz">center</a> and <a href="https://themeatery.com/products/australian-wagyu-picanha-corner-slices-ms-9-9oz">corner</a> slices of the Wagyu Picanha are available. </p><p>A hungry man can comfortably consume 8-14oz of Australian Wagyu Picanha. The flavor profile of Australian Wagyu Picanha is beefier, more savory, and less buttery than Japanese A5 Wagyu. </p><p><strong>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic as a means to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants. The Meatery has since grown to shipping throughout the USA and Canada and has two retail locations in the San Diego area with many more planned.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Survey: 80% of The Meatery's Customers Think Australian is the Best Wagyu Steak</h2><p> </p><p>SAN DIEGO, California – Based on data found in a survey of The Meatery’s customers after having tried both <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese</a> and <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a>, Australian Wagyu steak was found to be the favorite over the classic Japanese wagyu.</p><p>Surprisingly enough, the vast majority of our customers start out by trying <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 Wagyu</a> steak but find it to be so intensely rich that they actually prefer <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu steak</a>, as it still "eats like a steak" while having 3x the marbling of a USDA Prime. As the Australian Wagyu steak typically has a lower BMS (Beef Marble Score), this Wagyu steak does not have nearly the level of richness or sweet flavors that are more present in the Japanese Wagyu steak. Australian Wagyu steak boasts a much more balanced, savory, and beefy flavor than the Japanese Wagyu steak.</p><p>As Wagyu cattle are raised differently in Australia, given a wider space to roam, a different diet, and a different feeding schedule, the Wagyu steak yielded from this cattle is inherently different from the Japanese Wagyu steak. </p><h2>The Meatery Sells a Variety of Wagyu Steak</h2><p>Nicholas Fiorentino founded <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> in 2020 during the height of the pandemic to provide premium meats to consumers that couldn't go to restaurants. It has since grown very quickly, and today the company ships all throughout the USA and Canada, with many repeat customers who claim A5 Halal Wagyu from Australia is their favorite.</p><p>Surprisingly enough, the vast majority of our customers start out by trying Japanese A5 Wagyu but find it to be so intensely rich that they actually prefer <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a>, as it still "eats like a steak" while having 3x the marbling of a USDA Prime</p><p>The company’s first 2 years have provided invaluable insight into its customers’ preferences and needs, including preparation recommendations. Fiorentino recently unveiled a new website and hopes to customize the shopping experience by matching customers with the perfect cut every single time. A new feature, Meatery Live, was created to allow customers to video chat directly with one of the company’s knowledgeable butchers and pick the exact steak that will be shipped. Over these last two years, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/">TheMeatery.com</a> has built a dedicated base of consumers, many of which have explained how appropriate the A5 Wagyu price is when considering the amazing dining experience one can have with a few cuts.</p><h2>Find Out Which Steak You Prefer for Yourself</h2><p>With many subtle, but noticeable differences between the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak and the Australian Wagyu steak, a diner simply needs to have both experiences for themselves to truly know what they prefer. The Australian Wagyu steak does not have nearly the level of richness or sweet flavors that are more present in the Japanese Wagyu steak. Australian Wagyu steak boasts a much more balanced, savory, and beefy flavor than the Japanese Wagyu steak. It’s not completely unlikely, though, that you may prefer the richer, more decadent, buttery, and sweet flavor of the Japanese Wagyu steak.</p><p>To try for yourself, visit <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> and order some cuts today.</p><p><strong>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic as a means to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants. The Meatery has since grown to shipping throughout the USA and Canada and has two retail locations in the San Diego area with many more planned.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<h2>Myth: If it isn't Japanese Wagyu, it isn't real Wagyu</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7KdQP9ALM36f18CIxboPs8OYjkTPwONMl08nU7fDj6xASeJG7nkUWE9tXJ-ThYW3C3vjZyg7_JndiZtCYEXsSJ6X_EhHQA0NMwKZW8aASIbJkVMEp55u_lZRey_g2QOLddJpWlFFOwa5uvceudZ3WyvDwXgQDENWG1EbtO-aa9kAxfckbOHxmeXEAUxdjg"></figure><p>SAN DIEGO, California – If you’re new to the world of Wagyu, understanding the key differences between<a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu"> Australian Wagyu beef</a> versus <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese Wagyu beef</a> can be challenging to say the least. Although both types of beef are Wagyu, they are considered by many to be different, especially in terms of tenderness and taste. Wagyu from both nations possess their own characteristics and traits that give them a unique and savory flavor. </p><h2>Wagyu: a Breakdown</h2><p>Defining Wagyu beef plays a vital role in understanding the difference between Australian Wagyu and Japanese Wagyu. Simply put, Wagyu simply translates into “Japanese Cow” (Wa = Japanese, Gyu = cow). Wagyu beef has been prized throughout the world for its rich taste and tenderness along with the vast fat deposits that give it its “marbled” appearance. Wagyu beef can come from anywhere in the world but contains direct traces of Japanese Wagyu cattle.</p><h2>Grading & Texture/Flavor Differences</h2><p>Inspectors go above and beyond just marbling scores when grading Wagyu beef in comparison to their <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/australian-wagyu">Australian Wagyu</a> counterparts. In addition to marbling, Japanese inspectors also examine the beef’s yield and firmness/texture. They also find the yield, which is simply the measure of how much beef is available compared to the weight of the carcass. The higher the yield, the higher the yield grade. Any Wagyu carcass with a yield of 72% or more is given a grade of “A”. Carcasses with a yield between 69-72% are given a grade of “B”, with anything below 69% receiving a “C” grade.</p><p>Next, the firmness and texture are examined by the JMGA inspectors. Wagyu beef with very good firmness and texture is given a grade of “5”. Average firmness and texture will result in a grade of “3”, with inferior firmness and texture receiving a “1”. The yield and firmness/texture grades are placed together when assigning an overall grade, such as “A5”. The “A” represents the yield with the “5” representing the firmness/texture grade. </p><p>Feeding techniques will also have an impact on Wagyu beef’s texture and size. <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese Wagyu</a> cattle are fed for at least 600 days if not more before slaughter. In comparison, Crossbred Australian Wagyu are fed for only 350 to 450 days. The more extensive feeding cycle of Japanese Wagyu cattle leads to the cattle being larger and fattier with a more robust tenderness. Australian Wagyu cattle are typically given a diet of grass with wheat and barley. On the other hand, Japanese Wagyu cattle are fed using the Total Mixed Ration system (TMR) which consists of grains, wheat, and barley. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mR4bf8MhBzr9miswgrjNxyDePKgJhLznyt6pyneG9oqLmdId5aHUivK2HPN-ILGmLa-1R6jQsGNhjTJzMxH70L3ILE4Zoe8Vl8obc6pfXS0MbUOCvizyLqM7ztw3W7HOfdFEhf17dS5fyAzG2zNlsf6zHQ26XKpzONZ9i41jWsvgd1HDzvrAdVmSqQaO1Q"></figure><p>Although both Australian Wagyu and Japanese Wagyu are highly marbled, only Japanese Wagyu is regarded as having the “melt-in-your-mouth” texture. This is largely due to the higher levels of marbling that typically occur within Japanese Wagyu. Since Japanese Wagyu cattle are fed for up to 250 more days before slaughter than their Australian Wagyu counterparts, they may be more tender and possess more marbling. You may notice that Japanese Wagyu possess a unique “sweet” flavor, which may be attributed to the higher levels of marbling found in Japanese Wagyu.</p><h2>Myth: Wagyu Cattle Cannot be Raised Outside Japan</h2><p>Traditionally, the Japanese government has not allowed the export of live Wagyu cattle or their DNA, declaring the cattle a “national treasure”. However, between 1975 and 1997, the Japanese government did allow the export of a handful of animals that were taken to Australia, the United States, and other nations. </p><p>Outside of Japan, Australia now has the largest population and breed association of Wagyu. Since 1997 however, no additional Wagyu cattle or DNA have been exported from Japan. Australian Wagyu farmers rely on breeding their existing Wagyu cattle to continue their production. </p><p>Additionally, Japan is a small and mountainous island nation with minimal land for raising cattle in comparison to Australia’s vast amounts of open plains. This can make it more difficult and expensive for Japanese farmers to raise their Wagyu cattle. Japanese Wagyu cattle also go through longer feeding and life cycles than Australian Wagyu cattle. Japanese cattle farmers are also well aware of the elite status Japanese Wagyu beef holds, making Japanese Wagyu more expensive than its Australian Wagyu counterpart. Regardless of the nation in which the cattle are raised, the location within the nation also has a direct impact on taste. Northern Australia also offers cattle plenty of open space and access to tropical grasses for feeding thanks to its more humid environment. In Southern Australia, the grasses are often more “traditional”, with feed varying from farm to farm.</p><h2>Experience the Difference Yourself With American, Australian, and Traditional Japanese Wagyu at The Meatery</h2><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a>, founded in 2020, opened its second retail storefront in May, with plans to open more in 2023. <a href="https://themeatery.com/">TheMeatery.com</a> was also recently accepted into the Kobe Beef Association, making TheMeatery.com one of just a handful of providers in the United States authorized to sell genuine Kobe Beef.</p><p>When comparing Australian Wagyu versus Japanese Wagyu, you may notice a difference in taste, texture, and tenderness. Multiple variables will have an impact on the flavor profile associated with each cut of Wagyu Beef. However, regardless of where your Wagyu beef is from, you can be certain that you will be enjoying a special cut of beef that is world-renowned for its rich taste. </p><p>If you are looking to give either Australian Wagyu or Japanese Wagyu a try, it’s important to work with a butcher that understands what highly graded Wagyu beef is. The Meatery works directly with producers of the world’s best Australian and Japanese Wagyu beef to deliver a memorable dining experience.</p><p><strong>The Meatery was founded in 2020 during the height of the pandemic as a means to ship Wagyu Beef to consumers unable to enjoy it at restaurants. The Meatery has since grown to shipping throughout the USA and Canada and has two retail locations in the San Diego area with many more planned.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, visit </strong><a href="https://themeatery.com"><strong>TheMeatery.com</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
07 Mar, 2023
Anthony Sola
<p>Edison Law Group Launches Free Trademark Promotion for Entrepreneurs</p><p>WASHINGTON, D.C.--<a href="https://edisonlawgroup.com/">Edison Law Group</a>, a leading intellectual property law firm, is offering a new trademark promotion to help entrepreneurs protect their business. Clients who purchase a patent search from the firm will also receive a free trademark.</p><p>Starting a business is already a difficult enough task, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added additional challenges for business owners. Many companies have been forced to pivot their strategies in response to the pandemic while others have been struggling to get off the ground. The team at this firm recognized the gravity of the situation and felt compelled to offer their support. To that end, they devised a unique promotional campaign aimed at easing the burden and helping fellow business owners thrive during these trying times. </p><p>Trademark registration is an essential step for any business that is looking to protect their intellectual property and prevent others from using a similar name or logo. By offering the promotion, the firm is working to help more entrepreneurs protect their brand and put their business on the path to success.</p><p>The mission of Edison Law Group is to aid entrepreneurs in comprehending the different approaches for securing their intellectual property. Those who are interested in learning more about the firm's complimentary trademark promotion are encouraged to reach out to its team via phone or email. The team will gladly assist business owners in initiating the process of safeguarding and protecting their brand. </p><p><i>Edison Law Group has 35 years of patent law experience and helps protect the ideas of hard-working inventors. The firm’s attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and are committed to providing high-quality legal services to their clients. Edison Law Group understands the challenges entrepreneurs face and is here to help them to navigate the complex world of intellectual property.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Edison Law Group, please see its </i><a href="https://edisonlawgroup.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Michael Meyer, Esq. Junior Associate </i></p><p><i>Edison Law Group</i></p><p><i>1-800-848-5957</i></p>
03 Nov, 2022
Humeira Ahmed
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nuC5rr5hmfGt7nrBCaRTv3YrpeP612M7cpTalz0BUZNNOBA5kKYeHcIaP5e6Xzom1B9BN8yV7RAg3_PEMIlD66Ng_FYH_DxbgLabHpnbfF3tAhQ9x8Xheb8NTyL4Q8_klwBPu-_fWI4Ip5-uZa2JnlPfBS5ApBMjVp-iKUAj0y1x94-B9cZkgPZVI3TE44F_9UDm"></figure><p><br><strong>Enjoy the Rain: Travel Smarter with Huriia</strong></p><p>Some of the most beautiful cities in the world are just as rainy as they are fascinating - but that shouldn’t stop anyone from visiting. Imagine missing out on the gloomy grandeur of Cologne, Germany, home of northern Europe's largest Gothic church; or passing up the epic coffee and classic grunge vibes of Portland, Oregon. What about Edinburgh, Scotland, an ancient and mysterious city, rich with history? It rains an average of 191 days a week there, so tourists absolutely need to be aware of the weather.</p><p>Whether it’s one of Europe’s oldest cities or the humid greenery of Hawaii, travelers visit some of the rainiest places on earth by the droves every single year. Not all of them have a travel umbrella at the top of their list, so they often end up purchasing low quality traditional umbrellas upon reaching their destinations - cheap products that break, leak, and are often sold for astronomical costs at airports and tourist destinations.</p><p>Now there is an answer: Huriia. This premium product is the first wearable umbrella holder, designed to set the traveler free and allow them to experience the wet and wonderful world. Huriia was created by Dr. Humeira S. Ahmed, the visionary founder and creative mastermind behind the brand. During her time spent traveling the world, seeking the most uplifting and transformative experiences, Dr. Ahmed noticed that in the rain, she continually ran into the frustrations of trying to live one-handed. Juggling an umbrella along with luggage, food or drink, phones and cameras - it was uncomfortable and it seemed an unnecessary part of life on the go.</p><p>Having earned her doctorate of pharmacy degree at Creighton University, and working as a pharmacy manager in northern California, Dr. Ahmed has an educated and creative mind. She saw the problem and came up with a solution: a novel invention that would forever change the way the world carried umbrellas. Her unconventional way of thinking led her to a unique viewpoint when she encountered her frustrations and she decided to make everyone’s lives easier.</p><p>Standard umbrella design had gone mostly unchanged for years, and traditional umbrellas are bulky and hard to hold onto. Dr. Ahmed wanted to find a solution that looked effortless and stylish and solved this obvious problem while creating products of the highest quality. Travelers love gadgets, and the Huriia wearable umbrella holder will appeal to all those craving something innovative. It’s minimalist and elegant, and was born from a brilliant mind immersed in the love of travel.</p><p>Dr. Ahmed first envisioned Huriia one rainy day while visiting the Japanese gardens in Portland. The rainy weather put a soft yet vibrant spin on the entire area, and she was entranced, taking photographs at every turn. However, she became frustrated at having to attempt to hold her umbrella and take pictures at the same time. “And just like that,” she recalls, “the idea for an elegant wearable umbrella holder sparked up like a light-bulb in my head. That’s when I decided to change the umbrella industry forever.”</p><p>That misty day in the gardens culminated in the launch of her company Huriia. Products include the unique umbrella holder, UV umbrellas, and extra straps to allow a customized fit. The holders can accommodate any umbrella with a standard (10 mm) pole, but Huriia’s own premium lightweight umbrellas feature UV protection and are designed to work seamlessly with the Huriia holder. The hands-free holder is portable and lightweight, flexes and contracts to fit securely over the wearer’s body, and adjusts to the individual’s body with use. It has a non-slip rubber lining to keep it in place and comes with two lengths of optional straps for added security in the fit.</p><p>The word <i>Huriia</i> means “freedom” in Arabic, and is indeed designed to set the traveler free - free to enjoy the world in all its beauty and wonder.</p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://huriia.com/">https://huriia.com/</a></p><p>Email: </p><p><a href="mailto:hey@huriia.com">hey@huriia.com</a></p>
22 Feb, 2023
Leslie McGehee
<p>LetYouKnow Launches Apps for iOS and Android, Empowering Consumers to Find Their Own New Car Deals</p><p>SEATTLE, Washington–<a href="https://www.letyouknow.com/vehicle/ucd/vehiclecriteria">LetYouKnow</a>, the only online marketplace that empowers consumers to name their own price for new cars, recently released apps for iOS and Android to help consumers get new car deals on the go and on their terms. LetYouKnow uses its patented algorithm to match new car buyers to franchised new car dealerships all over the United States. </p><p>The newest feature of LetYouKnow’s apps allows consumers to search more broadly for new cars all over the country. “We know that many consumers have a price in mind for their new car but are open to its make and model, so we created a feature that allows for more of a general search,” says LetYouKnow’s co-founder and CEO, Boris A. Zhukov. “Consumers are now able to search within specific price ranges and search radiuses, and the results will include all new cars available within those parameters. This feature brings more flexibility into the process of finding a new car, plus consumers can choose the price range that best fits their budget. All of this helps to remove the stress of negotiating a price for a new car.” </p><p>LetYouKnow’s highly innovative online marketplace lets consumers dictate what price they want to pay for new car purchases. They can either search for new car deals by using the Search Deals option or can name their own price with the Submit Your Price option. With the Submit Your Price Option, consumers choose their car specification, input their zip code and choose the search radius. The consumer will not know the dealership’s name and its location at this point; however, the matched dealer will be within their specified search radius. Once the consumer submits their price bid, they will get an instant response whether or not their price bid has been accepted. If accepted, a nonrefundable service reservation fee is paid as a prepayment of the buyer’s price and the matched dealership is revealed. The buyer then completes their transaction with the matched dealership. LetYouKnow only facilitates new car transactions and not used cars since LetYouKnow cannot guarantee or know the condition of used cars while new cars are all in the same condition. </p><p>LetYouKnow also features transparent pricing for new car buyers. The prices that are listed and/or the price bid amount includes all dealership fees (such as documentation fees, etc.). When the buyer finalizes their transaction with the dealership, there are no surprise fees. While LetYouKnow cannot provide the exact cost of taxes and licensing/registration fees, as that varies by state and local laws, LetYouKnow recently began providing an estimate for taxes and licensing/registration fees to give consumers an idea of what the total price will be, further eliminating any surprises. </p><p>LetYouKnow states that one of its biggest goals is to make the process of purchasing a new car more convenient and streamlined for buyers, so it is currently developing a feature that will allow consumers to pre-order vehicles on its platform. Consumers will be able to build their car specifications, choose their search radius, and then, as usual, name their own price with the Submit Your Price option. </p><p>“Especially with the current market conditions, the automotive industry is seeing more buyers pre-ordering their new cars, so we wanted to innovate technology that would give them the option to do so through our platform,” the LetYouKnow team says. “We are also working on implementing shipping options for those who may live further away from dealerships or have busy schedules and do not want to travel to the dealership to complete their transaction. Depending on distance and other factors, there may be a fee for delivery, but any delivery fees would be disclosed prior to the buyer submitting their deal.” </p><p>As LetYouKnow finalizes its pre-order and shipping options, which will be available by the end of 2022, it is ramping up plans to update its infrastructure to include a myriad of new goods and services. By the end of 2023, the company will expand and begin offering fixed operation products and services offered by franchise dealerships, such as brake services, oil changes, batteries, alignments, timing belts, parts, etc. LetYouKnow also looks forward to adding other motor vehicles, such as boats and motorcycles. The company will then add services such as hotel stays, restaurants, salon services and car washing services, etc. to take its customer empowerment vision of pricing to new markets. LetYouKnow’s infrastructure can adapt to any industry offering new goods and services. </p><p>“We are very excited about these new additions, as we want to give consumers the potential to purchase goods and services on their own terms,” says the LetYouKnow team. “LetYouKnow really lets the consumer drive the transaction, which makes consumers feel better about spending their money and will typically save them time and money.” </p><p>For the remainder of 2022, the company’s main focus is completing and rolling out its pre-order and shipping features. “At LetYouKnow, we are working hard to optimize and innovate every detail of the new car buying process and give the buyer the power to control the price of their transaction,” says Zhukov. “Our goal, whether we are helping customers find their own deals for a new vehicle or expanding our services, will always remain the same: to empower consumers by helping them find great deals by giving them price controls and making their purchases fast and easy.” </p><p><i>LetYouKnow helps consumers buy new cars on their own terms. LetYouKnow was co-founded by CEO Boris Zhukov, who was frustrated after spending much time and energy helping his friends and families find the best new car deals and he knew there had to be a better way. Zhukov along with co-founder and CTO Gang “Aaron” Shao created the LetYouKnow marketplace, first launching the website in 2020, rebranding the site in 2021 and adding iOS and Android apps in 2022. By allowing new car buyers to submit their prices to get instant results, LetYouKnow’s AI-driven technology is empowering consumers to get their own price, to get transparent pricing, save time and get the best deals, all with the elimination of price haggling.</i> </p><p><i>For more information about LetYouKnow or to find a new car, please see the company’s</i><a href="https://www.letyouknow.com/vehicle/ucd/vehiclecriteria"><i> website</i></a><i> or contact:</i> </p><p><i>LetYouKnow, Inc.</i> </p><p><i>844-873-8300</i> </p><p><i>info@letyouknow.com</i> </p><p> </p>
24 Feb, 2023
Leslie McGehee
<p>Set It and Forget It: LetYouKnow Launches “Autopilot” Sales Automation for Dealerships</p><p>SEATTLE, Washington–<a href="https://www.letyouknow.com/vehicle/ucd/vehiclecriteria">LetYouKnow</a>, the nationwide, e-commerce marketplace that matches consumers with new car deals, is introducing its “autopilot” feature that allows new car dealerships to set automatic pricing thresholds to help them sell more new cars. With this new feature, LetYouKnow is making listing new cars even easier for the 100+ dealerships in its growing dealer network to fully automate their listings and offer their best prices for new cars without advertising their prices.</p><p>LetYouKnow empowers new car dealerships to anonymously list their vehicles by automatically setting different pricing strategies determined by floor planning and market conditions. Dealership pricing thresholds are also encrypted to ensure that LetYouKnow transactions won’t affect or disrupt dealerships’ ongoing walk-in sales.</p><p>LetYouKnow’s patented <a href="https://patents.justia.com/inventor/boris-aleksandrovich-zhukov">algorithm</a> empowers buyers to dictate prices on new car purchases. They can either search deals or name their own prices at LetYouKnow.com (or on its apps) within their desired search radius. The matched dealer information won’t be visible to the buyer but will be within the chosen search radius. Once the consumer submits their price bid, they will receive an instant response if their price is accepted. If accepted, a nonrefundable service reservation fee is paid as a prepayment of the consumer’s price and the matched dealership’s information is then revealed. LetYouKnow immediately initiates a $500 prepayment to the dealership to reserve the car deal for the buyer. The buyer’s vehicle information is transmitted to the dealership’s CRM to mark the car as reserved. The process is highly automated, with autopilot helping dealerships put little effort into moving inventory to real buyers instead of pursuing paid leads.</p><p>“We give dealerships the power to save time and money by automating their sales with automatic discounts while helping them move new cars more efficiently by handing dealerships new car buyers at no cost, at prices that meet or exceed their set, hidden thresholds,” says co-founder/CEO, Boris A. Zhukov. Other third-party vendors can charge dealerships high fees for leads that they must spend time and human effort to follow up on, in hopes of closing a fraction of those leads. “We understand how busy sales managers are, as they keep track of their inventory that often changes daily. By giving dealerships the option to ‘set it and forget it,’ we streamline their operations by letting them focus on high markup sales.”</p><p>Co-founder/CAO Leslie D. McGehee reveals that their inventory is nearing 5,000 new vehicles, all within the last 250 days despite the supply-side constrained environment, and that number continues to grow. “As expected, we have faced challenges because of the chip shortage and resulting impact on dealerships and their own inventories,” McGehee states. “However, we have persevered and now have more dealerships signing up with our marketplace as the production of chips ramps up. Our new autopilot feature has also been welcomed by dealerships as inventory has increased from a few listings to nearly 5,000 within a short amount of time.”</p><p>LetYouKnow is also working to accommodate its growing number of dealerships in its network by developing Android and iOS apps for dealerships. “The apps are designed for dealers to react to live bids that they missed and empower them to have data on what real buyers are willing to pay for their models, so they can utilize all of this data at the dealership level in their own pricing decisions,” says McGehee. “The level of data that we can provide to dealers on top of getting them committed buyers with prepayment at no cost is truly unprecedented, and we want to continue to offer more features to benefit dealerships. We are pushing forward to release autopilot modes for pre-orders and shipping options in the second half of 2023 to enable buyers and dealers to strike more transactions that are combining features of empowerment and convenience.”</p><p>As LetYouKnow continues to grow, it has also expanded its board of directors by adding two seasoned professionals in the automotive industry. In April 2022, LetYouKnow welcomed Dyer Auto Group owner William (“Will”) D. Dyer and Marin Mazda owner Michael J. Glasser to its board.</p><p>“The addition of Will and Mike to our board is very beneficial to LetYouKnow, as they provide their automotive industry experience and expertise, making LetYouKnow even stronger,” says Zhukov.</p><p>LetYouKnow invites dealers to learn more about its highly innovative marketplace and how they can join the LetYouKnow dealer network to list their new car inventory on its platform and take advantage of its autopilot sales automation feature. </p><p>“The sign-up process is straightforward, and autopilot makes listings on LetYouKnow automated according to dealers’ desired pricing strategies. As we continue to innovate, LetYouKnow is attracting more and more fans among dealers and buyers that will further fuel our fire to design new features and technology that simply do not exist today to make the new car buying process faster and more efficient to both dealers and buyers,” co-founder/CTO Gang “Aaron” Shao says.</p><p><i>LetYouKnow was co-founded by CEO Boris A. Zhukov, who was frustrated after spending much time and energy helping his friends and families find the best new car deals, and he knew there had to be a better way. He and co-founder/CTO Gang “Aaron” Shao created the LetYouKnow marketplace to make it easier for new cars to be listed and sold. Dealerships anonymously list their new car inventory on LetYouKnow’s platform, and consumers choose their car specifications, submit their own prices, provide their zip codes, choose their desired search radiuses, and receive instant responses. Today, LetYouKnow’s AI-driven technology is connecting consumers with dealerships and changing how new cars are sold by dealerships and purchased by consumers. LetYouKnow is the only company currently using this patented technology.</i></p><p><i>For more information about LetYouKnow, please see the company’s </i><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/@47.609917,-122.3404561,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1cVoyZjNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa305deb7e3c60fbf?hl=en-US"><i>reviews</i></a><i>, visit the company’s </i><a href="https://www.letyouknow.com/vehicle/ucd/vehiclecriteria"><i>website</i></a><i>, or contact:</i></p><p><i>Boris A. Zhukov</i></p><p><i>LetYouKnow, Inc.</i><br><i>844-873-8300 </i><br><a href="mailto:info@letyouknow.com"><i>info@letyouknow.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
09 Sep, 2022
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Vzv2anYv3th-qny4NGUqIGmtBfAbbHWhMdc7cdlwo8EPA1fQMerFaxXYBziS2VlZ3cbsimWxHN_lQ7pLTriV0-YtPnQ1k-jFKtjxMlRIOIbk-NbQLvhtK2x9UyEtDnRlvPzwxzB2uUyg6t8zkASjup05ZGOOIUYYn6cHudrgNtsreY-8bzSIqwOzzw"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wfe04gr0BDu3HPXBKe2BRu4s_RuYPoElUXAPbPkbOZB37UX4DkGJUJgNBt7uRHLCmZxq08la3EANq5nqjMpV6oC7AkXsgnig3ENlJ_LH9N6-n4N6AyoMKR1RUUoglLcqDakNN9rr7Z8nGueufsT2uyXfVhdVHoBUXZ7dg9NuKDxS3zMvTtYBRPWmpA"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wfe04gr0BDu3HPXBKe2BRu4s_RuYPoElUXAPbPkbOZB37UX4DkGJUJgNBt7uRHLCmZxq08la3EANq5nqjMpV6oC7AkXsgnig3ENlJ_LH9N6-n4N6AyoMKR1RUUoglLcqDakNN9rr7Z8nGueufsT2uyXfVhdVHoBUXZ7dg9NuKDxS3zMvTtYBRPWmpA"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wfe04gr0BDu3HPXBKe2BRu4s_RuYPoElUXAPbPkbOZB37UX4DkGJUJgNBt7uRHLCmZxq08la3EANq5nqjMpV6oC7AkXsgnig3ENlJ_LH9N6-n4N6AyoMKR1RUUoglLcqDakNN9rr7Z8nGueufsT2uyXfVhdVHoBUXZ7dg9NuKDxS3zMvTtYBRPWmpA"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
14 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wfe04gr0BDu3HPXBKe2BRu4s_RuYPoElUXAPbPkbOZB37UX4DkGJUJgNBt7uRHLCmZxq08la3EANq5nqjMpV6oC7AkXsgnig3ENlJ_LH9N6-n4N6AyoMKR1RUUoglLcqDakNN9rr7Z8nGueufsT2uyXfVhdVHoBUXZ7dg9NuKDxS3zMvTtYBRPWmpA"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
14 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Can Saniton’s New Interlocking Bottle Help the Planet?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wfe04gr0BDu3HPXBKe2BRu4s_RuYPoElUXAPbPkbOZB37UX4DkGJUJgNBt7uRHLCmZxq08la3EANq5nqjMpV6oC7AkXsgnig3ENlJ_LH9N6-n4N6AyoMKR1RUUoglLcqDakNN9rr7Z8nGueufsT2uyXfVhdVHoBUXZ7dg9NuKDxS3zMvTtYBRPWmpA"></figure><p>The plastic bottle has been around for decades, remaining mostly unchanged. The low cost of production coupled with the low cost of materials has led to an ever increasing number of plastic bottles in the world. The transportation of these bottles clogs our ports and highways with trucks and containers of all the beverages and products we love. This movement causes an astounding amount of carbon emissions. Globally, recycling programs have led to a reduction of waste from the plastic industry. Unfortunately, the burden of carbon emissions still remains. </p><p>The worldwide plastic bottle industry contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, statistics that are directly attributed to the transportation of bottled goods. The bottling industry, as opposed to the logistics industry, has been able to make much headway in this area. So the question is: Can a new bottle design really reduce carbon emissions? </p><p>The short answer is yes. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) innovated an interlocking plastic bottle that is designed to do just that. Alaa Hattab, owner and founder, says: “We are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.” </p><p>It will take an incredible amount of human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by revolutionizing the plastic bottle. “When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of water or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.</p><p>As Saniton Plastic introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions from logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to reduce the use of shrink wrap and cartons as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact.” Saniton Plastic says. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/new-home/"><i>website</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Saniton Plastic’s Interlocking Plastic Bottle: A Game Changer for Earth</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lrgtts-q-f-08uHn-Q2-K7oYoa2HBOs6j0gguTQqHiwuZNRYtBWSuGU6oYsigM4UGDLVyXKUrtukf4ihDZYIEVpJFjPxR6JddRyVrwutqPn_ZRGCv_dUPZOVy4HY02toTl5duXvC2wHAJnSX5b3zRb_1ALlCSGkzO6sBkiHRqA-BBD-6ia-m3487Ew"></figure><p>The plastic bottle, long used to hold soft drinks, milk, and other liquids, now has a different future. With its patented interlocking plastic bottle, <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> is disrupting a $171.2B global plastic bottle industry. It is on track to lowering the environmental and logistical impact of carbon emissions from logistics by up to 35%.</p><p>To change an industry that generates <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions, Saniton Plastic focused on increasing the number of plastic bottles that are shipped on pallets. Circular bottles never fully touch, leaving wasted space on pallets. With Saniton Plastic’s interlocking design, that empty space is eliminated, resulting in up to 35% more room on pallets and reducing storage and shipping costs by up to 35%. </p><p>Additionally, more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The company expects that by allowing plastic bottles to interlock and stabilize each other, less shrink wrapping and fewer shipping cartons will be used.</p><p>Saniton Plastic hopes that through its interlocking plastic bottle, it can help put the planet on a healthier path for years to come.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qpCJWsQxj7F81oaqIOq534kOxvlrpDVbDQYQhXdmXJlk-rhGwJCrwp9H7XC2ViPWesewS0OBP0UCprTgm28NdDOtU-PBVX5GDQr_p02H2gAvjEfLZuYhPopUSle6Rr1YvEAp3wHJKF5JotkyR0pCsmGfskinpR3eUW4CTxLAWIGOceAejM2kxmdHMA"></figure>
25 May, 2023
Nikhil Arun
<h2>Indian-American Entrepreneur Nikhil Arun Recognized for COVID-19 Testing Innovations</h2><p><i>San Francisco, CA</i> - The pandemic was a time of uncertainty for the entire world. A big part of the fear and doubt that plagued society was the lack of access to COVID-19 testing. Those who got sick were often left in the dark, wondering whether or not they were victims of the pandemic - and unable to get the care they needed.</p><p>A large part of that fog was lifted thanks to the collaborative efforts of a few dedicated individuals, one of which was Nikhil Arun.</p><p>Arun is an Indian-American entrepreneur who now serves as the VP of Product at 1health, a platform that delivers streamlined, next-generation testing and diagnostic services.</p><p>Nikhil Arun lead 1health's product team which worked alongside Rutgers University Labs to develop the first at-home COVID-19 saliva test in the United States. This was especially significant for those in underserved areas where healthcare professionals are not always available. Arun also created "Testing As a Service," which allowed organizations to deploy COVID-19 testing under their brand on their website within a week. This development led to a significant increase in COVID-19 testing in companies, schools, and government agencies who could now deploy their own branded COVID-19 test. In addition, Arun developed a tool to manage vaccination administration for underserved communities.</p><p>Arun also designed a product to track COVID-19 outbreaks and compliance, which has been used by large American employers like Skywest and the US Air Force. This has helped businesses come back safely while ensuring compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Arun's contributions to the field of healthcare demonstrate his commitment to innovation and his ability to create solutions that make a difference in people's lives.</p><p>Thanks to Arun’s work, 1health has been praised for enabling the protection of the most vulnerable during the pandemic. Newcastle County executive Matt Meyer proclaimed, “One of our most sacred public responsibilities in a pandemic is to protect the most vulnerable. 1health has enabled us to do that with excellence.”</p><p>“We're committed to providing innovative solutions that solve real-world problems and improve healthcare outcomes,” Arun says of his work during the pandemic. “Our Testing As a Service platform is just one example of how we're helping organizations deploy COVID-19 testing quickly and efficiently.”</p><p>Arun originally joined 1health in 2019 as Head of Growth, but soon advanced to VP of Product + Customer. In his current position, Arun is responsible for the creation of new products, leading a team that includes software, science, customer success, and operations professionals. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.</p><p>“I believe that we all have a duty to add value to the communities we’re part of by being agents of change,” Arun says. “At the heart of my work is a simple desire to do my part to help solve the largest challenges that our society faces.”</p><p>1health.io's next-generation diagnostic platform that was developed by Arun's team has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the Best-in-Class Clinical Diagnostic Platform award at the UCSF Digital Health Awards. The platform enables lab testing results to be accurately delivered in minutes, not days or weeks, reducing costs and expanding growth opportunities for laboratories. The company's innovative approach to diagnostic services has helped to establish it as a leading provider of streamlined testing solutions. The UCSF Digital Health Awards recognize companies that are using technology to improve healthcare outcomes and bring positive change to the industry. 1health.io's selection as a quarterfinalist is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and its impact on the healthcare industry.</p><p>“At 1health, we're always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare,” Arun shares. “We're excited to be a part of this rapidly evolving field and to be making a difference in people's lives.”</p><p><strong>About 1health</strong></p><p><i>1health is a leader in driving healthcare innovation by revolutionizing the way laboratories service medical providers and consumers. By providing a modern, secure, and user-friendly software platform, 1health is enabling lab testing results to be accurately delivered in minutes, thereby reducing costs and expanding growth opportunities for laboratories. The company provides testing services to leading enterprise companies and leading-edge laboratories and is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and saving more lives.</i></p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2F1health.io%2F&esheet=52801904&newsitemid=20220803006088&lan=en-US&anchor=1health.io&index=2&md5=25f403085a6f56cb469089947a305ab7">1health.io</a></p>
11 Oct, 2023
Nikhil Arun
<h2>Nikhil Arun Paved the Way for Convenient and Accessible At-Home Diagnostics</h2><p>The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for societies around the world. The rapid spread of the virus, combined with its high mortality rate, led to a significant strain on healthcare systems and workers. Governments were forced to implement strict measures to contain the spread of the virus, such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, and mask mandates. These measures, while necessary, had a significant impact on the economy, with many businesses forced to close their doors permanently. The pandemic also highlighted existing inequalities in society, with marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the virus. The development of vaccines provided hope for a return to normalcy, but vaccine hesitancy and distribution challenges presented further hurdles.</p><p>During this time of uncertainty, 1health's mission was to make COVID testing easier, quicker, and more accessible. Nikhil Arun, 1health's VP of Product + Customer, and his team were responsible for four major innovations that proved to be key during the COVID crisis.</p><p><strong>The first at-home saliva test</strong></p><p>Nikhil Arun played a crucial role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by spearheading the product team that developed the first at-home COVID saliva test in the United States in partnership with Rutgers University Labs. This was a major breakthrough in the battle against COVID-19 as it allowed individuals to test themselves for the virus without having to rely on healthcare professionals, making the testing process much more accessible and convenient for people in underserved areas.</p><p>The at-home COVID saliva test developed by Arun and his team at 1health.io was particularly important for Americans who live in remote areas or poorer zip codes since they tend to live farther from centers that offered mass testing. The test was easy to use and allowed individuals to collect their saliva samples in the comfort of their own homes, making the testing process less daunting and more accessible for all.</p><p>By developing this innovative testing solution, Arun helped to alleviate some of the major challenges faced during the pandemic, such as the limited availability of testing kits and the long wait times for results. The at-home saliva test allowed people to quickly and easily test themselves for COVID-19, reducing the burden on healthcare systems and helping to slow the spread of the virus.</p><p><strong>Testing As a Service</strong></p><p>Creating "Testing as a Service" was a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. Before this innovation, COVID testing was limited to certain healthcare providers or institutions, and the process of implementing testing programs was often complicated and time-consuming. Arun's idea of offering COVID testing as a service made it possible for any organization to easily deploy a COVID test with their brand on their website. This enabled companies, sports leagues, consumer brands, schools, states, and government agencies to quickly set up testing programs for their employees, customers, or citizens. Over 300 organizations ended up deploying branded tests via 1health including much of Fortune 100, some of the largest consumer brands in America, 40+ schools, the largest hospital systems, multiple military branches, many professional sports teams, and a lot of Hollywood movie sets.</p><p>Such an innovation not only helped to identify and isolate COVID cases early but also helped to prevent the spread of the virus in communities. The ability to offer COVID testing as a service allowed for greater accessibility and flexibility, ensuring that COVID testing was available to a wider range of people across the country. By making COVID testing more widely available, Arun's innovation played a critical role in slowing the spread of the virus and saving countless lives.</p><p><strong>Vaccine management for the underserved</strong></p><p>As the COVID-19 vaccine became available, it became clear that there was a significant challenge in getting the vaccine to those who needed it most. This was particularly true for underserved communities, which often lack access to the resources needed to facilitate vaccine distribution and administration. Nikhil Arun recognized this challenge and took action, developing a tool to manage vaccination administration specifically for underserved communities. This tool enabled these communities to effectively track the distribution and administration of vaccines, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of society were prioritized and protected.</p><p>Matt Meyer, the County Executive of New Castle County, praised the work that 1health and Arun did in developing this tool, calling it an "excellent" solution for protecting vulnerable populations. The tool was widely adopted by various organizations and government agencies, making it easier for healthcare professionals to track vaccine distribution and ensure that those who needed the vaccine the most received it in a timely and efficient manner. By providing a much-needed solution to a significant challenge, Arun played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19, and his innovation helped to save countless lives.</p><p><strong>Tracking outbreaks</strong></p><p>Nikhil's team at 1health.io developed a product to track COVID outbreaks and compliance, which has been utilized by large American companies, schools, counties and the US Air Force. This product allows institutions to operate safely and effectively by tracking COVID outbreaks and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. It has been particularly important for businesses that operate in industries with high levels of customer or employee interaction, such as the food and beverage industry where it was used by McDonalds and the manufacturing industry where it was used by General Motors.</p><p><strong>Post Pandemic</strong></p><p>Arun has also contributed to cancer prevention and adverse drug reaction prevention through his work at 1health. His team has developed innovative solutions to help identify individuals who may be at risk for developing cancer, such as genetic testing for lung, breast, and ovarian cancer. This testing can help individuals take proactive steps to reduce their risk of developing cancer or detect it early, when it is most treatable. In addition, Arun's team has also developed solutions to help prevent adverse drug reactions, which are a major cause of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. Their innovative approach to adverse drug reaction prevention involves the use of genetic testing to identify individuals who may be at risk for adverse drug reactions and the development of personalized treatment plans to reduce that risk.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://1health.io/">https://1health.io/</a> </p>
26 May, 2023
Nikhil Arun
<h2>Nikhil Arun: The Innovator Behind Key COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Solutions</h2><p>COVID-19 was a time of great fear and uncertainty for people around the world. The pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, swept across the globe and impacted every aspect of daily life. It was a virus that spread quickly and easily, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and in some cases, fatal. The world was unprepared for the pandemic, and it quickly overwhelmed healthcare systems, leaving healthcare workers on the front lines struggling to keep up with the demand for care. Lockdowns and social distancing measures were put in place to try to slow the spread of the virus, but it still resulted in millions of infections and deaths worldwide. It was a time of great stress and anxiety for many, as people worried about their health, their jobs, and their loved ones. The pandemic highlighted the importance of public health and preparedness, and it forever changed the way we live and interact with one another.</p><p>One man at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis was Nikhil Arun.</p><p>Arun is an Indian-American entrepreneur, now known for multiple innovations during the pandemic which helped protect the world’s most vulnerable populations. Arun grew up in Redmond, Washington, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University in 2011. He then enrolled in Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, earning his MBA in 2018. Arun joined Microsoft in 2012. During his time there, he worked on Xbox Voice Search and on redesigning Microsoft’s billing and advertising systems. </p><p>In 2017, Arun founded In-Video Impressions. This advertising technology company made deals with artists and content creators, mined audiences who viewed that content, and allowed corporations to target those audiences. He sold the company to the San Francisco-based company Vitagene in 2019.</p><p>At that point, Arun joined 1health, a healthcare technology company, as Head of Growth. Arun quickly rose up the ranks to become Vice President of Product + Customer, which is the role he works in today. Arun is charged with innovation and the creation of new products, leading a team that includes software, science, customer success, and operations professionals to achieve these results.</p><p>During his time as the Vice President of Products at 1health, Arun played a pivotal role in the fight against COVID-19 by introducing four major innovations. First, he developed the first at-home COVID saliva test in the U.S. in collaboration with Rutgers University Labs. This has been particularly significant for individuals in underserved areas who cannot always rely on healthcare professionals and find themselves needing to take COVID tests themselves. Second, he created "Testing As a Service'' to allow any organization to set up quick and efficient COVID testing on their own website for their customers or members, resulting in widespread COVID testing in various industries and government agencies. </p><p>Additionally, Arun developed a tool for managing vaccination administration for underserved communities, which has been praised for its effectiveness in protecting the most vulnerable. Moreover, Arun enabled businesses to re-open safely with a product that tracks COVID outbreaks and compliance, which has been utilized by large American employers, schools, counties, and the US Air Force. In addition to these COVID-related innovations, Arun has also been responsible for multiple innovations that aid in cancer prevention and adverse drug reaction prevention.</p><p>“I believe that it’s integral to add value to the communities you are a part of by being an agent of change,” Arun says. “We must all do our part to help solve the largest challenges that our society faces.”</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://1health.io/">https://1health.io/</a> </p>
07 Sep, 2022
Maxim Lending, Corp Lays Out the Differences Between Mortgage Brokers, Lenders, and Banks
<p>Maxim Lending, Corp Lays Out the Differences Between Mortgage Brokers, Lenders, and Banks</p><p>Whether you are interested in refinancing your home or purchasing a new property, you are likely faced with more options than you thought were possible. At the center of your search are brokers, lenders, and banks, and it can be difficult to understand the pros and cons of one over the other. Below, Brian Jahanbin, a 20-year veteran of the industry and the President of <a href="http://www.maximlending.net">Maxim Lending, Corp</a>, a full-service brokerage firm, digs into their differences so that more individuals can confidently seek financing for their properties.</p><p>“While some borrowers like to go directly to a bank or lender because they think this will give them the best rates or terms, that is not necessarily true,” says Brian Jahanbin. “When you look across the mortgage industry, you can see that working with brokers like Maxim Lending, Corp can give borrowers many advantages.”</p><p>The first benefit, he explains, is that a broker often offers lower interest rates and costs. One reason is because their overheads are generally lower than those at a lender or bank. Without those extra costs to cover in monthly budgets, brokers can pass on that savings to their clients in the form of reduced rates and better terms.</p><p>“This is true at Maxim Lending, Corp because with our low overhead, we can lower our rates and costs as well as our margin for benefits for our borrowers,” Brian Jahanbin states. “It ultimately means that we are able to give our clients some of the best terms in the market.”</p><p>Another issue that negatively impacts mortgage rates is the limited programs offered by a bank or lender, who is usually locked into providing mortgages only for a specific customer demographic. Anyone outside of that profile will have trouble obtaining financing from that bank or lender.</p><p>“Brokers, on the other hand, are nimble,” says Brian Jahanbin. “At Maxim Lending, Corp, we can serve any client regardless of their credit score. We easily turn from one financing option to another until we find the best terms for our clients, which leads on the whole to lower costs for them.”</p><p>Brian Jahanbin says that at Maxim Lending, Corp, these advantages have resulted in hundreds of new homeowners and better financing for mortgages. “My team and I enjoy surprising borrowers with terms that are affordable and reasonable and that lead them to what they most want: the keys to their new property or refinancing.”</p><p>Brian Jahanbin started Maxim Lending, Corp in 2021 with the goal of offering customers the lowest rates on mortgages. He also had a dream of helping individuals who had less-than-perfect credit to become property owners, also.</p><p>“Real estate is still potentially a great way to create a strong future for you and your family,” he says. “Knowing this, I wanted everyone - whether they have a great credit score or one as low as 500 - to have a chance to secure their future. At Maxim Lending, Corp, we show our clients that getting a mortgage with reasonable rates is not as hard as they might think.”</p><p>The company has access to the lowest rates in the industry because its team works with over 100 investors and offers many programs, including financing for people with low credit scores. In just over a year, the company has rapidly grown and is now licensed to offer VA, FHA, DSCR, JUMBO, CONV, and hard money loans in 11 states. </p><p>“We have been able to help so many people obtain refinancing and new mortgages that we are now hiring new, experienced loan officers,” Brian Jahanbin reveals. “We are especially proud of our expansion because in this current market, most mortgage lenders are laying off their loan officers and staff. Each member of our team upholds our commitment to fast service by helping us to maintain an average loan closing of less than 21 days.”</p><p>Brian Jahanbin offers some last suggestions for people who are searching for a mortgage or refinancing. “Take your time,” he says. “The industry has a lot of terms and paperwork that can make it all seem difficult. Remember to shop around and make sure you really are getting the best rate. Never be pressured into a mortgage you don’t want, and please feel free to reach out to us at Maxim Lending, Corp. We love to answer questions about mortgages and to help people understand the options they have for financing their dream properties.”</p><p><i>Maxim Lending, Corp is a full-service brokerage firm founded by Brian Jahanbin, who rose in the mortgage industry by working as a top-producing loan officer and branch manager for major realtors. Brian Jahanbin was also ranked in the top 1% originators in the United States in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and has closed over $1B in mortgage transactions in the past 20 years. </i></p><p><i>For more information about Maxim Lending Corp and its no-income verification loans on investment properties and loans for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500, please visit </i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.maximlending.net&t=h.eJxtjcEOwiAQBX-l4axgCbuFnvorILSiZUsITU2M_66c9faSeZl5sb2sbOzYrdY8CnEcB0_2GdMayEdaOIXKTh17tM93b2WZqwKQqHpxD5YoUphiyqHEPZ1z4dctCaNxdtI7a82AGsDhbMBYcCZofwElekQJg9RKc2z60PSuREvTv7pv-Ae8P2QoO5w.MEUCIHYpwQtCJivuWO3RL-V84bQjT4y4y6vAdyl1Z94i-UAjAiEA9mDR7xgCmkMVIbMdmdM5nnPB6aRM1mhMdb3cfn9mXe0"><i>www.maximlending.net</i></a><i> or call toll free 1-888-345-9333.</i></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Jesse Brooks
<p>Phony Texts Adapts Viral Story into Short Film <i>Break In</i> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GWQMN_JA2ysGyT-Xr6jb1gRjoO_fu-KRNVILgwvtnXFbgTqc-IiZzRRXO8pLL606wQevhczxkXo46rRjug1DoMKXBvIKj60XS5GqF75CV-Y5ix5Q8_jHEQ6AoK60tAf8uUBMcgQame5xy7nCFzUjj-fdz8ysX4VHJG65llUNV9I6pFX624KH_O2iOg"></figure><p>LOS ANGELES, California<strong> </strong>– <a href="http://www.phonycontent.com">Phony Content</a>, a digital production house whose writers produce 1-2 new scripted text message stories everyday for social media, has announced it has wrapped filming of <a href="https://vimeo.com/657661625"><i>Break In</i></a><i>.</i> The new short film, which started as a Phony Texts and accrued over 15M views before being adapted for theaters, dramatizes what happens when a man breaks into what he believes is the apartment of his best friend’s girlfriend.</p><p>“We are very excited about bringing <i>Break In</i>, one of our most popular Phony Texts episodes, to the big screen so that our fans can see the live-action grow outside the chat bubbles,” says Jesse Brooks, co-founder of <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.instagram.com&t=h.eJxljcsOgyAUBX-lYd0KKGBx5a8oXhVbHoFrbNP03xvcdj1z5nzInp6ku5AVMeaO0uM4KuszDksaXGWCo3EN_o3wwkzJ9UIexfaAIS0zCilrJTjdYPDeeuiti5Ds7m4xneOGQyNbLdqGTYLdGWvNaPQotZgnOTJDuVK1ZLXkqtKq9KH0N8gZ-vPZBI_gsdQKngr-A98fYgg_kg.MEUCICbdDYlu-AZLhLi9UrC4en6sJH830FnX6D7GTDO7Kv1LAiEAx7J7Wd1ALDxxHSywMzpvplj0x2XVfTqEd1bQGTtksrE">Phony Content</a>. “We had a great time creating the narrative and seeing it come alive as a movie. Our next goals are to build <i>Break In </i>into a feature within the next few years and to continue to develop more of the stories from Phony Texts into bigger productions.”</p><p>This production comes on the heels of another of Phony Content’s projects, iBible, which was accepted to <a href="https://schedule.sxsw.com/2021/events/OE41377">SXSW 2020</a>. iBible focuses on making Biblical stories accessible to the Gen Z audience through text messages and videos as well as fictionalized FaceTimes. </p><p>“This was one of the most challenging projects we have taken on,” Phony Content states. “It tested our team’s creative skills to adapt the world’s most well-known stories into our format. How do you take Noah and show him learning to build the Ark on YouTube? We couldn’t have accomplished the project without our hardworking and creative team of editors and designers.”</p><p>Phony Content, which runs syndicated programming for Phony Texts in seven languages (German, French, English, Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, and Norwegian), has also launched its new romance channel in France: "L'amour au bout du fil,” or “Love on the Line.” It is the first syndicated program to feature Phony Content’s love stories. </p><p>“Our short form series, which airs on Snapchat Discover, follows scripted, dramatized conversations between characters on Snapchat,” says Phony Content. “Gen Z in particular will relate to the banter and drama on our show, as our stories are very relatable and relevant to our real relationships to our screens.”</p><p>With the goal of developing more short films and larger projects, Phony Content will also be expanding to a new office location in Echo Park. With the additional space, the company plans to workshop more ideas as well as shoot productions of stories from <i>Phony Texts</i>, including one that will go into production in the fall of 2022<i>.</i> With the new office, the company will foster a larger, more collaborative space that will allow Phony Content’s writers and design team to handle all aspects of a production in-house.</p><p>Phony Content invites everyone, no matter their generation, to check out its comedic stories across social. “Whether we are in our twenties or our eighties, we all need to laugh,” the company states. “And, remember to watch <i>Break In</i> before you see our short film: that way, you can join the debate on whether the book, so to speak, is better than the movie.”</p><p><i>Phony Content was founded in 2018 by two Gen-Z brothers, Jesse and Simon Brooks, who realized that the old coffee shop and bar banter they grew up with now happens in group chats. With this in mind, the two decided to take the same formula of a situation comedy and reimagine it for mobile audiences. Jesse and Simon launched Phony Texts, a chat fiction network that scripts text message conversations. Together they have built a team of writers and editors that produce 1-2 stories every day. Since 2018, they have expanded Phony Texts and now have six different Snapchat shows and an audience well over 14M across all of its social media channels. Phony Content gets over 170M minutes watched per month and over 70M video views per month across its network.</i></p><p><i>For more information on Phony Content, please visit its </i><a href="https://www.phonycontent.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Phony Content</i><br><a href="mailto:hello@phonycontent.com"><i>hello@phonycontent.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Kevin Gunderson
<h2><strong>Supplement Brand Inno Supps Starts Off Month Strong with </strong></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/91ZWqcFSuiNhZ0-YHFimPg6YUpyICVE4M7ukcOcejtN6l1ZzoiaZ3rcPbHm_gjGvPaLQN4UcBFVyrAXGaOJEOzogfDD0dsl7GfEZ7JU2Bq_xsiYzdbslW29PtHjVKcr7cGgWwUGuBeFiIi8cPtfgYWavSzFArDbG20R_vdDpAaoApDDGgd2TmGWrDQ"></figure><h2>Release of Men’s Vitality Product Lineup to Complement T-Drive</h2><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Inno Supps, a nutritional supplement company specializing in male vitality, is taking the industry by storm with one of its signature products, a natural testosterone booster,<a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/t-drive-v2"> T-Drive</a>. With its latest release of new supplements, the brand is focused on leveraging its vast following digital marketing acumen to meet the health needs of both men and women with natural solutions. Since Inno Supps was founded in 2019, the company has found considerable success, specifically in the male vitality market.</p><h2>Recent Releases for Male and Female Vitality</h2><p>Inno Supps is starting the month out strong with several new recently launched supplements to improve male and female vitality, from the inside out. </p><p>In the men’s corner, we have <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/advanced-prostate-support">Advanced Prostate Support</a>! This brand new product provides a potent 1-2 punch targeted at the root cause of unhealthy prostate growth. Added plant sterols provide powerful support for bladder function and healthy urinary flow, while essential minerals help balance hormones for overall health and performance. </p><p>But the newest addition to Inno Supps’ male health lineup is the breakthrough men’s hair growth formula — <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/max-mane">Max Mane</a>! This comprehensive blend of natural ingredients works by targeting the multiple root causes of hair loss at the source. It includes ingredients like:</p><p><strong>YüthTM</strong> - This cutting edge ingredient helps hack the hair growth cycle to slow down shedding and keep your hair growing. </p><p><strong>Saw Palmetto</strong> - This potent plant extract targets the #1 root cause of men’s hair loss from within. </p><p><strong>Solubilized Keratin</strong> - The most bioavailable form of keratin — the main building block of hair and skin. Supplementing with this ingredient replenishes keratin stores to help strengthen hair and help it grow. </p><p>And to help further supercharge men’s health and vitality, the company is offering a stack – the Men’s Age Defense Stack, which combines these new products with flagship supplement and top-selling testosterone booster, T-Drive. By skyrocketing testosterone levels, stimulating hair growth, and providing peak prostate protection The Men’s Age Defense stack is helping men of all ages look and feel like they did in their prime!</p><p>And for the ladies, the company recently released a series of supplements for female wellness and vitality: Complete PMS Support, Inno Drive: For Her and UT Balance. <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/complete-pms-support">Complete PMS Support</a> helps relieve symptoms of your period, like cramps and moodiness; <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/inno-drive-for-her-v2#">Inno Drive: For Her</a> with ingredients designed to help women balance hormones and lower cortisol and stress levels plus boost libido; and <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/ut-balance">UT Balance</a>, which provides probiotics to help maintain a healthy pH balance and antioxidant protection against bacteria in your urinary tract.</p><h2>Best Selling Product, Natural Testosterone Booster T-Drive</h2><p>T-Drive is carefully formulated with natural ingredients clinically shown to boost free and total testosterone levels by addressing key biological factors that interfere with testosterone production in men. Inno Supps recommends men combine T-Drive with their other supplements Nitro Wood and Night Shred, a natural blood flow booster and a powerful fat-burning sleep aid that targets belly fat and optimizes sleep, respectively. By targeting different health factors like these that can help increase the flow of testosterone, the products can be utilized together to help men find new peaks in working out, performing at their job, or engaging intimately at home.</p><h2><br>Inno Supps Offers a Variety of Supplements for Both Men and Women</h2><p>Inno Supps is a viable option for both men and women seeking supplements to help optimize sleep, muscle recovery, estrogen or testosterone production, and other health factors. With Inno Supps, customers are offered clinically backed, doctor recommended products with natural ingredients and rave reviews.</p><p><strong>Inno Supps is a nutritional supplement company based in Las Vegas with a mission to help both men and women of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals by providing the most effective natural supplements on the market. Founded in 2019 by marketing master Kevin Gundersen, the company offers top-tier products that contain ZERO sucralose, artificial sweeteners, fillers or harmful additives — a rare find in the athletic supplement world.</strong></p><p><strong>Inno Supps leaves no stone unturned when it comes to formulating the highest-quality products you can find — for the past decade, the company has been tirelessly working with teams of scientists and doctors to create the best flavored and highest quality natural supplements on the market. For more information, visit </strong><a href="http://innosupps.com"><strong>InnoSupps.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Kevin Gunderson
<h2>Inno Supps Launches T-Drive, a Men's Testosterone Booster</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/095VNqLSTJ9f_sgMekhQUsBkB5uDs6NulwvJbKfXUwiGjt3M3lBSmZPEO46BLC-FxLwDwJNYf6js3ECsA0g2jcoW7orcHzXALIO1sh64u_B4PlwPFm8rCJoyvPLsFyDOGmvlQSGK70976bSJiIqj-Cxc-fU6oekQwh0ddV3AFVzzTQ1Rcxp5YvmKtA"></figure><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Inno Supps is a natural supplement company that has revolutionized male vitality for thousands of men with our best-selling natural testosterone booster, <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/t-drive-v2">T-Drive</a>. Inno Supps is providing customers with clinically proven products to enhance their general physical well-being and enhance performance at the gym, at work, and at home.</p><h2>Since <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/">Inno Supps</a> was founded in 2019, the company has exponentially grown in product offerings, operations, and personnel and its impact on the male vitality market has grown along with it. Best-selling testosterone booster T-Drive is Inno Supps’ carefully formulated natural solution clinically proven to boost free and total testosterone levels by addressing key biological factors that interfere with testosterone production in men. </h2><h2>Inno Supps highly recommends that men stack T-Drive with Nitro Wood, Inno Supps’ natural blood flow boosting product with ingredients clinically shown to boost nitric oxide by up to 230%, and Night Shred, a powerful fat-burning sleep aid that targets belly fat and optimizes sleep for peak recovery and testosterone production. Taken together, these products maximize men's health from all angles to help them achieve peak performance in the gym, in the workplace, and in the bedroom. Inno Supps calls this stack the Supercharged Male Stack, the “triple-threat performance enhancer in the gym, bedroom and beyond.”</h2><h2>Inno Supps also offers an array of cutting-edge supplements to help men and women burn fat, build muscle, optimize gut health and improve female vitality.</h2><p>The company recently released two products for male wellness and vitality: <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/advanced-prostate-support">Advanced Prostate Support</a> provides a potent 1-2 punch targeted at the root cause of unhealthy prostate growth; and <a href="https://www.innosupps.com/products/max-mane">Max Mane</a>, a comprehensive blend of natural ingredients that works by targeting the multiple root causes of hair loss at the source. </p><p>And to help further supercharge men’s health and vitality, the company is offering another stack option – the Men’s Age Defense Stack, which combines these new products with flagship supplement and top-selling testosterone booster, T-Drive.</p><p>T-Drive is an excellent option for men seeking any one of the countless benefits that are afforded by higher testosterone. T-Drive contains several ingredients that are clinically known to boost testosterone and improve overall vitality. It includes key nutrients that are known to help stimulate and support healthy testosterone production, and increase overall male vitality, and energy levels in the gym and in the bedroom. After a 90-day study on the effects of T-Drive on participants with low sperm counts, results showed a 167% increase in sperm count, a 53% increase in semen volume, a 57% increase in sperm motility, and a 17% increase in serum testosterone levels. Natural ingredients like ashwagandha increase testosterone and male vitality markers while other ingredients like Fenugreek and Epimedium naturally support and stimulate testosterone levels respectively to improve body composition.</p><p>T-Drive is an obvious choice for those seeking a better mindset and physical well-being at work, more success building muscle at the gym, or improving sexual performance. T-Drive is a carefully tested formula of natural ingredients that allows men to reach new heights in overall vitality. If you’re interested in trying T-Drive or the Supercharged Male Stack, visit <a href="https://www.innosupps.com">InnoSupps.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Inno Supps is a nutritional supplement company based in Las Vegas with a mission to help both men and women of all ages achieve their health and wellness goals by providing the most effective natural supplements on the market. Founded in 2019 by marketing master Kevin Gundersen, the company offers top-tier products that contain ZERO sucralose, artificial sweeteners, fillers or harmful additives — a rare find in the athletic supplement world.</strong></p><p><strong>Inno Supps leaves no stone unturned when it comes to formulating the highest-quality products you can find — for the past decade, the company has been tirelessly working with teams of scientists and doctors to create the best flavored and highest quality natural supplements on the market. For more information, visit </strong><a href="http://innosupps.com"><strong>InnoSupps.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
13 Jun, 2023
Walter Clapp
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WB7AWWysRxKEV0qFG8FbEjmpcsrldsYqiO4B5fsEjcUR4JswmJsJV7sDVvCymN1kocWPmuqpvkXMzcCwceZ_fg5nv-T67rBtvwuSieqgzVAQ9xnHcGAfTISCwByPH1wKQVe68UkRcNVTF1fW151BL9b_smj9H4nWSsR_NalrgMr2T2rbn97xwSGOVd6y6A"></figure><h2>Walter D. Clapp Esq. To Seek Republican Candidacy in 2024 US Presidential Race</h2><p><br>Montana attorney and inventor Walter D. Clapp, has announced his candidacy for the Republican 2024 Presidential race.</p><p>Walter Clapp earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating with honors. He has also been certified in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.</p><p>“I founded my firm Honor Coin Law in Montana based upon the same types of values that will be integral to my Presidential campaign,” Clapp states.</p><p>As a native Texan, Clapp understands the rural rugged independent culture of Montana. He spends time performing volunteer work, and was one of the first Rural Incubator Project for Lawyers Fellows to serve middle class Montanans.</p><p>“I’ve spent my career being a spokesperson for the underrepresented,” Clapp states. “That is what America needs right now: a politician who isn’t a politician. Someone who cares about the people’s voice. Someone willing to make huge changes for the good of the nation.”</p><p>He has recently revealed details about his Presidential campaign goals, which include shrinking the federal bureaucracy by increasing representation in the House, decreasing frivolous governmental spending and decreasing illegal immigration. As for hot button moral issues, Clapp believes those issues are best decided but the States. </p><p>”The first proposed amendment to the Constitution, what should have been the First Amendment, dealt with an issue more fundamental than speech or religion - proportionality of representation,” Clapp states. “The amendment never passed due to a logical impossibility that came out of a last minute change to the proposed language." </p><p>“In 1929, Congress passed an act which halted the expansion of the House of Representatives and fixed it at 435 members,” Clapp says. “However, that hardly stopped the US population, or the federal bureaucracy from expanding! How does this help the millions more Americans being underrepresented year after year? The House was meant to be our layer of truth. The lack of a functioning House with the Artificial Intelligence threat looming is real.”</p><p>The House was intended to increase with the US population. Instead it stagnated and delegated its powers to what has become the Fourth Branch - the administrative state. With more citizens and the same number of Representatives since 1929, each Representative is less and less connected to their constituents. “When the Constitution was new, each district was intended to have no more than 30,000 constituents,” Clapp states. “In 2020, that number had swollen to near 800,000. And it’s getting worse every year. The lack of accurate representation has led to massive polarization and it needs to be corrected. A stagnant House also clears a path for corruption to take hold in the Presidency, as well as in Congress.</p><p>“After increasing the size of the House, I plan to enforce Congress’s mandate from the states to hold an Article V Constitutional Convention of the States,” Clapp says, "There has not been an amendment to the Constitution proposed since the invention of the internet!”</p><p>He also plans to allocate National Defense spending where it’s desperately needed: securing the country’s electric grid, bolstering supply chains, providing security for cyberspace and airspace, and increasing national petroleum production and refining capabilities. This leads to another huge goal of his future administration: building an Interstate Tunnel System to mirror our current Interstate Highway System.</p><p>He adds that millions of dollars of misspent funds could be better used for securing US borders with cutting-edge technology. “People like to point fingers and claim that Republicans have no love for immigrants,” he says, dismissing this as myth. “In fact, illegal immigration is actually contributing to these horrifically high numbers of women and children being trafficked, as well as violence along our borders. It’s not as simple as killing two birds with one stone. But it makes you question the current governmental spending trends when these significant problems exist.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9pDcpsVKWDFHjBWJjK7MAS3TShg42P0Kw73HzVYTq5xqtKSwUaAMPAfgFIKUEXlS61Ybz2jY2yXkW5pfJQNsSx7a9NNGvovMorqtoRr7_VX2MSC41zdp0ZEg4JkdfsvhU4KucOgSOZVn4SXESS8ld2Zfy57kLb75zIRXw5NCBxYy9YmIN6Vi-Qc4X8JVxC7U"></figure><p>He adds that contrary to information spread by smear campaigns, the Republican party embraces those who wish to enter the country legally and become productive members of society. “We need to provide attainable pathways for legal citizenship,” Clapp says. “Yes, our country was built upon immigration, and there should be reasonable ways for newcomers to join our country legally. The current method is not working.”</p><p>He also plans to use his own knowledge of technology to increase security in the nation by using blockchain technologies to audit databases of all future unclassified internal data of executive agencies. “Blockchains allow secure encryption of large amounts of data,” he says. “We have the technology to increase security for unclassified data - and to allow public audits - we just aren’t using it.”</p><p>Above all, Walter Clapp wants to remind his beloved nation that the most important war we face is internal. “Every day we fight a battle that rages between our ears,” he exclaims. “It’s a war between love and hate, good and evil, truth and untruth. My message is that the Republican Party stands for good, for truth, and yes, for love. At rock bottom, we must, as a party, have a love of free speech and representation. Every American must be able to speak their truth without fear of government intrusion.”</p><p>To draw attention to these causes, Mr. Clapp will be driving a team of horses and a wagon through Yellowstone, and across America beginning this July. Follow along on the website and social media.</p><p>Mr. Clapp’s Committee is currently seeking volunteers, donors, and paid staff for the duration of his campaign.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.communityadaptation.com/">https://www.clapp24.us</a></p><p>Contact the Clapp 2024 Team: <a href="mailto:wdclapp@honorcoinlaw.com">AL@clapp24.us</a></p>
12 Jun, 2023
Walter Clapp
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qr1B6-RVDMK8u9fEIq8kXnOJwbA8YhW2Lq8PleUEbPzcYcYscjWeptJ437fQf_A5KYnwthmSS3ONSu060ACwkJnxI_2A0Ts15oup8Fy70T4KkHvvSFBGlmzqEhLuxgNJBJaSUIx5_SaVEnEc_ZGtMeZI1lkLGlwtnMaHci_7msiSR-Fhsqn_gheVw1cp6pOF" alt="IMG_256"></figure><h2><strong>Lawyer & Entrepreneur Walter D. Clapp Announces Run for President 2024</strong></h2><p><br>The White House is ready for a new kind of leader. Polls and studies show that Americans are fed up with traditional politicians; in fact, <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2022/06/06/americans-views-of-government-decades-of-distrust-enduring-support-for-its-role/">65%</a> of US citizens feel that political candidates run for office to serve themselves, rather than the people they are representing, according to the Pew Research Center. In addition, only 20% of Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing.</p><p>It’s time for a change. Pioneer lawyer Walter D. Clapp, Esq. has announced his bid for the Republican candidacy for the 2024 Presidential race. This Texas-born tech-savvy lawyer and entrepreneur is passionate about freedom, technological progress that is accessible to all citizens, and re-establishing a nation of opportunity.</p><p>Clapp is the founder of Montana’s Honor Coin Law, PLLC, a professional limited liability company, which serves the rural population of that great state, providing exceptional legal counseling and consulting. Clapp is also educated in blockchain and distributed ledger technology.</p><p>His Presidential platform will be based upon the following key principles:</p><ul><li>Shrink the Federal Bureaucracy by Drastically increase the size of the House of Representatives</li></ul><p>“When the House was set up,” Clapp explains, “it was intended as a people’s chamber of Truth, and was intended to grow as the US population grew, to be a continual check on the power of the Executive and Judicial Branches. Today, we have 8 times worse representation than a citizen of the United Kingdom - and we fought a war against the Brits on the notion of better representation. </p><p>George Washington championed a Constitutional Amendment as a part of the Bill of Rights to fix a ratio of representation that would fix this problem, but the language had a mathematical impossibility for a period of of population. As a result, what Washington proposed as our First Amendment never passed. </p><p>So in 1929, Congress passed a simple law to stop the expansion of the House. The US population has since tripled and the Executive Branch continued expanding, but the House did not. That means we have inaccurate representation, lack of truth, lack of oversight, and a flourishing corruption.</p><p>As President, I vow to veto all nonessential legislation until Congress passes a law fixing a new ratio, so we can replace unelected bureaucrats with responsive representatives.”</p><ul><li>Enforce Congress’s mandate from the states to hold an Article V Constitutional Convention of the States</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9pDcpsVKWDFHjBWJjK7MAS3TShg42P0Kw73HzVYTq5xqtKSwUaAMPAfgFIKUEXlS61Ybz2jY2yXkW5pfJQNsSx7a9NNGvovMorqtoRr7_VX2MSC41zdp0ZEg4JkdfsvhU4KucOgSOZVn4SXESS8ld2Zfy57kLb75zIRXw5NCBxYy9YmIN6Vi-Qc4X8JVxC7U"></figure><p><br>After the House is fixed, Walter will ensure Congress fulfills its Constitutional duty. The US Constitutional gives states the power to call a Convention of the States for the proposal of amendments to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and place term limits on federal officials. Many Americans are demanding this action to allow their voices to be heard and Walter Clapp fully supports such a Convention.</p><ul><li>Allocate National Defense spending to secure the country’s electric grid, national petroleum production and refining capabilities, cyberspace, airspace, bridges, and supply chains</li></ul><p>Walter plans to secure our critical infrastructure, invest in small scale nuclear, and build an interstate tunnel system that will ensure America cannot be invaded, cannot be crippled, and can withstand any natural or manmade disaster. </p><ul><li>Secure our borders with advanced technology, and provide sensible paths to citizenship for people that want to be productive members of America</li></ul><p>“Proponents of illegal immigration like to make the claim that most of us living in this country are descendants of immigrants ourselves,” Clapp says. “But the key word here is not immigration. It’s <i>illegal</i>. To become a citizen of the US, you should respect its laws. Illegal immigrants are breaking the law, pure and simple. That doesn’t mean we don’t want any immigration. We need to make drastic changes with the pathway to becoming a legal citizen so that those who are willing to be productive members of our society are able to do so. In the meantime, I will implement a zero tolerance policy for illegal crossings. ”</p><ul><li>End human trafficking in America</li></ul><p>Every year, an estimated 15,000 - 50,000 women and children are trafficked in the US. We don’t really know the exact number, because so many cases go unreported - and resolved. The <a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics#:~:text=Since%20its%20inception%2C%20the%20Human,were%20identified%20in%20these%20cases.">National Human Trafficking Hotline</a> reported 51,073 contacts in 2021, over 13,000 of which were directly from victims or survivors of trafficking. Clapp vows to end human trafficking in the US once and for all. To do so, he believes we must start with the root cause, our failed War on Drugs. </p><ul><li>Utilize Bitcoin blockchain embedded Merkle tree hashes to audit databases of all future unclassified internal data of executive agencies</li></ul><p>Blockchains are a data structure that hash data efficiently and securely. We can apply this existing technology to ensure our federal bureaucrats cannot delete or manipulate data - and make our databases in the Executive branch publicly auditable. </p><ul><li>Remind the American people, and the world, that the war that matters most is the war within.</li></ul><p>“The internal war is the one that every citizen fights,” Clapp shares. “Between love and hate, good and evil, truth and untruth. My message is that Republican Party stands for good, for truth, and yes, for love. At rock bottom, we must, as a party, have a love of free speech and a love of representation. Every American must be able to speak their truth, and elect real representatives without fear of government intrusion.”</p><p>To draw attention to these causes, Mr. Clapp will be driving a team of horses and a wagon through Yellowstone, and across America beginning this July. Follow along on the website and social media.</p><p>Mr. Clapp’s Committee is currently seeking volunteers, donors, and paid staff for the duration of his campaign.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.communityadaptation.com/">https://www.clapp24.us</a></p><p>Contact the Clapp 2024 Team: <a href="mailto:wdclapp@honorcoinlaw.com">AL@clapp24.us</a></p>
07 Sep, 2022
Gaming Intelligence Launches as World’s First AI-Driven Platform for Betting Odds, Sports Data
<h2><strong>Gaming Intelligence Launches as World’s First AI-Driven Platform for Betting Odds, Sports Data </strong></h2><p>LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The recent launch of <a href="https://www.trygi.com">Gaming Intelligence</a>, a real-time data and betting odds platform driven by artificial intelligence, provides sports fans a new place to wager on various athletic events. The enterprise, created by Founder and CEO Edward Kahl, intends to provide those interested in betting on sports legally with a sophisticated user experience, featuring capabilities to run sports betting simulations across all the major sportsbooks. Using IP technology in addition to proprietary and patented solutions, the platform’s Your Best Bet feature will allow bettors to view the odds, money lines and spreads in real-time from all the major sportsbooks. The platform also boasts easy-to-understand match-up statistics and data on various sporting events. </p><p>Soon after the 2018 Supreme Court decision to lift the national ban on sports gambling took effect, the sports betting industry saw explosive growth. Now, more than a third of the U.S. population can legally wager on sporting events online, while heavily-populated states continue to move towards legalization. </p><p>As many technology companies enter the gambling business and sports organizations begin to open up to its potential, the marketplace has become increasingly competitive. Online betting site developers are committed to innovation and providing users with quality services. Gaming Intelligence is backed by an executive team that has decades of experience in technology, sports betting, data science, eGaming, software, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. </p><p>“Gaming Intelligence will be a significant disruptor to the sports betting industry,” claims Gaming Intelligence COO, Ralph Wagner. “In minutes, the sports betting consumer will be able to view in real-time the odds, moneylines, and spreads across all sportsbooks in a single state. Just as quickly, the sports betting consumer can click to the sportsbook that represents the best best, and place his or her wager. In addition, through our Your Best Bet calculator, customers can assess their payout based on single bets or parlay bets. One click away, consumers can then be taken via Gaming Intelligence to the sportsbook that represents their best bets and place their wager.” </p><p><i>Gaming Intelligence is the world's first AI driven platform for betting odds and sports data.</i></p><p><i>For more information on Gaming Intelligence, please visit</i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i> </i></a><a href="https://www.trygi.com"><i>https://www.trygi.com</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Gaming Intelligence</i></p><p><a href="https://www.trygi.com"><i>edward@trygi.com</i></a></p><p> </p>
03 Nov, 2022
John Singson
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</p><p>“JOHN SINGSON HOTBOXIN’ WITH MIKE TYSON”</p><p> </p><p>Philippine raised and famous businessman John Singson, breezed in at the Hotboxin’ studio where the living legend and the “<i>Baddest man on the planet</i>” Mike Tyson operates his podcast to talk with popular guests. Mr. Singson and the “<i>Iron Mike Tyson</i>” had a lengthy conversation about life, career and achievements. </p><p> </p><p>[Mike Tyson] when did you feel like you reached your peak? </p><p> </p><p>[John Singson] “<i>I really saw the real success when I see my kids being at peace, having fun and enjoying life. Some people are so poor all they have is money”. </i></p><p> </p><p>Mike Tyson also shares that his kids are everything. The conversation lead to business and plans about Tyson’s cannabis and real estate business which was Mr. Singson was excited about. John’s plans is to keep his industrial investment in Mike Tyson’s company and see it grow from there.</p><p> </p><p>John Singson and Mike Tyson has one thing in common, and that is being experienced to be around tigers and other animals. Tyson is known for having tigers around him as he plays with them as if they were no big deal; and Mr. Singson grew up visiting his grandfather’s residence which they had lions, tigers, a black panther, leopards and the list goes on. </p><p> </p><p>(<i>I am a big big fan of passive income, being a real estate investor and a businessman, we really expect minimal risk with cash flow being at top priority. The only way to grow financially is to buy time, and you can do that with money which will buy you more time) </i>said Mr. Singson. </p><p> </p><p>The business mogul John Singson and grandson of famed powerful Filipino Governor “<i>Chavit Singson” </i>reiterates that money is far from being measured as success, <i>“money is just an amplifier for me, it helps me become who I am even more, money will never give you security as far as emotion and love, money is just a tool, don’t drown with it.” </i></p><p> </p><p>The Iron fist, Mike Tyson was very happy to hear from Mr. Singson and left him with some wisdom from life learning experiences [ <i>Remember this</i>, <i>Everybody you fight is <strong>not</strong> your <strong>enemy</strong> and everybody who helps you is <strong>not</strong> your friend ] -Mike Tyson </i></p><p> </p>
11 Oct, 2022
Autistic Lawyer Finds Niche Helping People Facing Foreclosure
<p><strong>Autistic Lawyer Finds Niche Helping People Facing Foreclosure</strong></p><p>Columbus, Ohio foreclosure defense and real estate attorney Troy Doucet of <a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law/">The Law Office of Doucet Gerling Co., LPA</a> is using his recent Autism diagnosis to leverage his innate qualities to better serve his clients. What Doucet once viewed as a personal defect is now elevating his capacity to perform well as a lawyer. With a new perspective and a sense of acceptance, the benefits of being neurodivergent are no longer overshadowed by the challenges it has often created for Doucet his entire life. </p><p>Starting from a young age, Doucet struggled with social interactions, as most Autistic people do. Missing social cues and struggling to inherently understand people resulted in bullying and adverse experiences. This, combined with an ongoing internal battle riddled with confusion during his formidable years, led him to focus on self-reflection. Doucet explains, “I have worked hard to better understand new social environments. I’m always trying to figure out how to be better and do things better. The flip side to my challenges is a talent that has allowed me to do well as a lawyer. I can focus considerable energy on specific topics. Law is one of my special interests, so I’ve been able to learn and apply it on a deep level. It has also created a relatively comfortable space for me to operate because I am able to communicate well on topics in which I have a good understanding.” </p><p>Doucet appears to be the first openly <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdoucet/">autistic lawyer in Ohio</a> and among a small handful in the United States who are open about their diagnosis. Doucet hopes his openness about autism helps to break the stigmas and misinformation often associated with those who are neurodivergent. </p><p>Earlier this year, Doucet began seeking answers to better understand himself and how his brain functions. He came across free online quizzes that test for autism markers. After the results consistently indicated markers for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he found a psychologist whose practice focused on Autism. He goes on to explain, “I figured someone focused on the space would be more likely to be able to diagnose an adult, thinking that it’s not as common. Then I went through a formal interview and test process with them.” That led to his formal diagnosis.</p><p>Doucet has been focused on helping his clients defend against foreclosure with proven success for over a decade. Several of his cases have set state and U.S. federal precedence. Additionally, in 2021, with hopes to help those who need to fight foreclosure or to educate prospective homebuyers, Doucet and his business partner, Andy Gerling, published a second edition of the how-to book, <i>27 Legal Defenses To Foreclosure: How To Beat The Bank in any State</i>. The guide features recommended defensive strategies and checklists that make it easy to understand. </p><p>Doucet and Gerling also launched <a href="https://www.elearning.law/courses/foreclosure-defense-course">Complete Foreclosure Defense</a> <a href="https://www.elearning.law/courses/foreclosure-defense-course">Course</a>, which offers 45 lessons and 20 hours of online coursework that provides subscribers with the information needed to successfully defend against foreclosure. It covers the broad background of the process, specific tools needed for court proceedings, and video lessons on defenses available in all 50 states. </p><p>Doucet reveals that his recent diagnosis has inspired him to consider possibly expanding his practice to help the neurodivergent community. However at this point, he is focusing on speaking about autism and sharing his story through <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdoucet/">social media</a>. He says, “This is all new so it may take some time before I land on a specific way I can use my skillset to help the community the most.”</p><p>In the meantime, Doucet adds, “I hope my disclosure helps others find the confidence to share their own stories.” Those who know us can better appreciate that we approach situations with good intentions, even if our perspective is poorly delivered from time to time. Those who don’t know us should appreciate that good people who happen to be neurodiverse are all around you, in forms that you may or may not expect.” </p><p><i>To learn more about Troy Doucet please visit</i><a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law"><i> https://www.loanlawyer.law</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="http://www.doucetgerling.com"><i> www.doucetgerling.com</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: 888-200-9824</i></p><p><i>Contact: Troy Doucet</i></p>
15 Sep, 2022
Real Estate and Business Attorneys Launch Complete Foreclosure Defense Course
<p><strong>Real Estate and Business Attorneys Launch Complete Foreclosure Defense Course </strong></p><p>COLUMBUS, Ohio – If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure, real estate and business law attorney Troy Doucet’s new comprehensive online course could help you avoid losing your property or avoid bankruptcy. </p><p>The Ohio-based law office of <a href="https://doucetgerling.com/">Troy Doucet and Andy Gerling</a> has launched <a href="https://www.elearning.law/courses/foreclosure-defense-course">Complete Foreclosure Defense</a>, which offers 45 lessons and 20 hours of online coursework that intends to provide subscribers with the information needed to successfully defend foreclosure. It covers the broad background of the process, specific tools needed for court proceedings, and video lessons on defenses available in all 50 states. </p><p>The Complete Foreclosure Defense course includes: </p><ul><li>How the process works and what you can expect at each stage</li><li>How to answer a foreclosure lawsuit, or file for your own injunction</li><li>Templates you can use directly in court, including pleadings and discovery</li><li>Practice advice from your instructor</li></ul><p>Doucet and Gerling also help hotel and office building owners fight against foreclosure with a goal of making deals that allow them to keep their property, or that assist them to exit, all without bankruptcy. </p><p>Doucet has excelled in real estate financial litigation for more than a decade, with several of his cases setting state and U.S. federal precedence. In 2021, with hopes to help those who need to fight foreclosure or to educate prospective homebuyers, Doucet and Gerling published the updated second edition how-to book, <i>27 Legal Defenses To Foreclosure: How To Beat The Bank in any State</i>. The guide features recommended defensive strategies and checklists that make it easy to understand. </p><p>“You have to know the rules of the game in order to win at it,” said Doucet. “With litigation, knowing the law as well as the civil rules of procedure is critical to finding success.” “We have helped nearly 1,600 clients resolve over $150 million in legal disputes since 2010. In the next five years, we hope to be servicing a broader range of clients in additional practice areas, with a focus on litigation.”</p><p><i>Troy Doucet has litigated hundreds of cases and dozens of appeals in his career, with several notable decisions that shape consumer law for the benefit of people at the Sixth Circuit federal appellate court. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida, and in several federal courts that include the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is rated AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubble, and was named a Top 100 High Stakes Litigator for Ohio in 2019. He is a “SuperLawyer” in the area of debtor/creditor law, a designation only top 5% of lawyers achieve. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about Doucet and Gerling or Complete Foreclosure Defense, please visit </i><a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law"><i>https://www.loanlawyer.law</i></a>. </p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.doucetgerling.com"><i>www.doucetgerling.com</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: 888-200-9824</i></p><p><i>Contact: Troy Doucet</i></p>
08 Nov, 2022
Troy Doucet
<p><strong>Ohio Foreclosure Defense Attorney Debuts Online Foreclosure Defense Course</strong></p><p>COLUMBUS, Ohio – Troy Doucet, Columbus, Ohio foreclosure defense and real estate attorney, announces the launch of <a href="https://www.elearning.law/course/144679">Complete Foreclosure Defense</a>, an online course that aims to educate homeowners on how to avoid losing their property. The comprehensive program offers 45 lessons and 20 hours of coursework that covers the background of the process, provides specific tools needed for court proceedings, and video lessons on defenses available in all 50 states. In addition, the course includes information on how to answer a foreclosure lawsuit, how to file an injunction, and templates that can be used directly in court. </p><p>“You have to know the rules of the game in order to win at it,” says Doucet. “With litigation, knowing the law as well as the civil rules of procedure is critical to finding success.” </p><p>Doucet, of <a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law/">Doucet Gerling Co., LPA</a> , also helps hotel and office building owners fight against foreclosure with the goal of making deals that allow them to keep their property, or that assist them to exit, all without bankruptcy. </p><p>“We have helped nearly 1,600 clients resolve over $150 million in legal disputes since 2010,” says Doucet. “In the next five years, we hope to be servicing a broader range of clients in additional practice areas, with a focus on litigation.”</p><p>Doucet has been focused on helping his clients defend against foreclosure with proven success for over a decade. Several of his cases have set state and U.S. federal precedence. Additionally, in 2021, with hopes to help those who need to fight foreclosure or to educate prospective homebuyers, Doucet and his business partner, Andy Gerling, published a second edition of the how-to book, <i>27 Legal Defenses To Foreclosure: How To Beat The Bank in any State</i>. The guide features recommended defensive strategies and checklists that make it easy to understand. </p><p><i>Troy Doucet has litigated hundreds of cases and dozens of appeals in his career, with several notable decisions that shape consumer law for the benefit of people at the Sixth Circuit federal appellate court. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida, and in several federal courts that include the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is rated AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubble, and was named a Top 100 High Stakes Litigator for Ohio in 2019. He is a “SuperLawyer” in the area of debtor/creditor law, a designation only top 5% of lawyers achieve. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about Doucet and Gerling or Complete Foreclosure Defense, please visit </i><a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law"><i>https://www.loanlawyer.law</i></a>. </p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.doucetgerling.com"><i>www.doucetgerling.com</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: 888-200-9824</i></p><p><i>Contact: Troy Doucet</i></p>
08 Nov, 2022
Troy Doucet
<p><strong>Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate Attorney Troy Doucet Debuts Complete Foreclosure Defense Course</strong></p><p>COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Law Office of <a href="https://doucetgerling.com/">Troy Doucet and Andy Gerling</a>, based in Colombus, Ohio, has launched the <a href="https://www.elearning.law/course/144679">Complete Foreclosure Defense course</a>. Led by foreclosure defense and real estate attorney, Troy Doucet, the online course includes 45 lessons and 20 hours of coursework that aims to educate subscribers needing to protect their property from foreclosure and their assets from bankruptcy. It covers the background of the process, specific tools needed for court proceedings, and video lessons on defenses available in all 50 states. </p><p>Doucet has been focused on helping his clients defend against foreclosure with proven success for over a decade. Several of his cases have set state and U.S. federal precedence. </p><p>In 2021, Doucet and his business partner, Andy Gerling, published a second edition of the how-to book, <i>27 Legal Defenses To Foreclosure: How To Beat The Bank in any State</i>. The guide features recommended defensive strategies and checklists that make it easy to understand. </p><p>Doucet and Gerling also help hotel and office building owners fight against foreclosure with the goal of making deals that allow them to keep their property, or that assist them to exit, all without bankruptcy. </p><p>“You have to know the rules of the game in order to win at it,” says Doucet. “With litigation, knowing the law as well as the civil rules of procedure is critical to finding success.” “We have helped nearly 1,600 clients resolve over $150 million in legal disputes since 2010. In the next five years, we hope to be servicing a broader range of clients in additional practice areas, with a focus on litigation.”</p><p><i>Troy Doucet has litigated hundreds of cases and dozens of appeals in his career, with several notable decisions that shape consumer law for the benefit of people at the Sixth Circuit federal appellate court. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Florida, and in several federal courts that include the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is rated AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubble, and was named a Top 100 High Stakes Litigator for Ohio in 2019. He is a “SuperLawyer” in the area of debtor/creditor law, a designation only top 5% of lawyers achieve. </i></p><p><i>To learn more about Doucet and Gerling or Complete Foreclosure Defense, please visit</i><a href="https://www.loanlawyer.law"><i> https://www.loanlawyer.law</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Website:</i><a href="http://www.doucetgerling.com"><i> www.doucetgerling.com</i></a></p><p><i>Phone: 888-200-9824</i></p><p><i>Contact: Troy Doucet</i></p>
07 Nov, 2022
Arti Sharma
<p><strong>Toronto Digital Marketing Agency Measure Marketing Observes HubSpot’s New Platform Enhancements</strong></p><p>TORONTO, Canada – <a href="https://measuremarketing.com/">Measure Marketing Results Inc.</a> has announced its recent attendance at HubSpot’s INBOUND 2022 as part of its commitment as a HubSpot solutions partnered agency. The Toronto-based, full-service digital marketing firm bared witness to <a href="https://measuremarketing.com/kick-off-spotlight-session-the-connected-customer-experience-simplified/">new platform enhancements announced by HubSpot</a> that will prove to be instrumental to the marketing efforts of businesses in the future. </p><p>INBOUND is an annual event powered by HubSpot that unites thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, and revenue operations. The conference draws thousands of marketing professionals interested in learning about the latest trends, advancements, and emerging marketing technologies each year. </p><p>Acknowledging that disconnected systems and data are the top concern for businesses post-pandemic, Measure Marketing plans to strengthen its alliance with HubSpot by utilizing the platform’s new applications designed to help marketers improve their connections with their customers. </p><p>HubSpot is a CRM platform and a unified platform of tools for marketing, sales, service, content management, and operations. The HubSpot team has been focused on reversing the disconnection through a connected platform and applications, nurturing a connected community, and creating the “connected customer.”</p><p>Measure Marketing’s expertise lies in the CRM, Sales Hub, CMS Hub and Marketing Hub, which are four of the five software solution products wrapped up into one platform. Measure Marketing utilizes the platform’s Marketing Hub to help its customers implement email nurturing, social, web, account based marketing, content marketing, and analytics into their marketing campaigns. HubSpot’s Marketing Campaigns section now allows users to get a consolidated view of all their omnichannel strategies. Having one view for all campaigns and unified team collaboration with the calendar view feature allows marketing leaders to report in a way that will give a business’s marketing leaders and CEO pertinent data. Businesses can use this to reinvest more in marketing campaigns because they know what’s working without diving into a whole plethora of tools. </p><p>Measure Marketing’s partnership with HubSpot and its INBOUND 2022 attendance advances the agency’s mission to continue to execute strategic, innovative digital marketing campaigns to help grow revenue and sales for its B2B customers, primarily in the healthcare, manufacturing, and technology software industries. </p><p>“Being a partner with [HubSpot], we take pride in serving companies to avoid any leakages, optimize and get the required data and sites that help their sales teams and operations teams, especially rev ops teams, to perform better,” says Arti Sharma, CEO of Measure Marketing Results Inc. </p><p>According to HubSpot’s 2022 State of Inbound Marketing Trends Report, which produced data points by surveying 1,600 global B2B and B2C marketers across industries, B2B brands are adopting traditionally consumer-facing strategies like influencer marketing, ambassador communities, and social media marketing. Furthermore, B2B brands found inbound marketing and SEO to be more effective than B2C brands. The report also reveals that B2B companies are experiencing better ROI from inbound marketing and SEO than B2C brands. </p><p>Measure Marketing believes its partnership with HubSpot helps position its agency as a full-service marketing technology and customer technology solution for its B2B customers.</p><p>“New product enhancements are exciting for existing and new customers looking for a CRM automation solution,” says Sharma. “New product releases make it an exciting time for organizations that want to leverage a full suite of martech (marketing technology) to their advantage.”</p><p>Measure Marketing offers HubSpot training and onboarding, e-commerce development and management, content creation, social media management, marketing automation and email, conversion and web analytics, search engine optimization, pay-per-click implementation, and account-based marketing. </p><p>The firm reveals its vision is to be able to serve and have an impact on 500 businesses by 2025. Within the next 5 years, the agency wants to expand with offices in North America, the UK, India, the Philippines, and Latin America.</p><p><i>After spending almost 15 years bringing thought leadership to Fortune 500 companies and franchise systems and contributing to the growth and success of several start-ups, Arti Sharma founded Measure Marketing Results Inc. in 2008. Measure Marketing Results Inc. collaborates with organizations in e-commerce, healthcare, technology, and B2B industries. The team helps organizations reach articulated marketing goals through scalable, integrated, inbound marketing initiatives that build brand awareness, generate and create demand, and strengthen customer relationships to support overall business growth objectives and increase revenue.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Measure Marketing Results Inc., please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Arti Sharma</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@measuremarketing.com"><i>info@measuremarketing.com</i></a></p>
07 Sep, 2022
How Move Management May Change the Real Estate Game
<p><strong>How Move Management May Change the Real Estate Game</strong></p><p>BERGENFIELD, NJ – The average American moves once every five years, but it doesn’t mean that moving gets any easier. In a recent survey 45% of Americans found that moving was more stressful than going through a divorce. Though movers can be of huge assistance, there are many features that a moving service may lack. </p><p>The moving industry has long remained stagnant in terms of its business model and range of service offerings. A standard moving company will only offer a limited selection of services to help you relocate or move your items into storage. Though some companies <i>may</i> go the extra mile and offer packing services or furniture assembly, that is often the extent of what they can provide. To put it bluntly, moving companies rarely do much more for you than haul your belongings from point A to point B. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vawNUzVVZwilbhv2LPVEsrFZ2S4HXx25-DFS_5I1dmia3r6rCi64cADB1p_U4syRCHBc-6oQY31g9BtcKsAWvpouy7eOsbc8x5_UDJlQcndnJIYsxC4TYkczF3pJ1L29JXi33LLQrQ9KgPcwP-Gz4vU"></figure><p>While these services can be a huge blessing to anyone looking to move, you are often left to your own devices once you’ve waved goodbye to the movers. This means that everything from mounting your TV, to installing your light fixtures, assembling your furniture, hanging your art and even hooking up your utilities will require hiring your fair share of contractors, Craigslist gig workers and TaskRabbits. So instead of enjoying your new home, you must get back online to research more contractors, acquire more quotes, read more reviews, hire more companies and pay another set of workers to help you get settled. On average, those in the process of moving have to hire 4-7 additional contractors to properly get moved in. </p><p>But, a new venture known as realOestate has emerged to challenge what it means to be a moving and logistics service. <a href="https://www.realoestate.com/">realOestate</a> serves as a mediator between movers, realtors and utility services to assist all aspects of the move in and move out process. </p><p>“Nowadays it makes perfect sense for travelers to order flights, hotels and rent cars from the same online service,'' says founder and CEO Ronnie Tenami. “So we did the same, just with moving, one of the three most stressful events that we experience in our lives.”</p><p>First launched in March of 2022, realOestate develops a streamlined system for real estate agents and property management companies to merge the real estate transaction process with their clients’ moving needs. By doing so, brokers can inject additional value into their services and provide their clients with customer experience they didn’t expect to get from an agent. Moreover, in combining the real estate transaction and move management process, realOestate has managed to untap a new $100 billion market, opening a wealth of opportunities for the various industries involved in a move. </p><p><strong>A huge value-add for agents in the real estate industry</strong></p><p>Many top real estate agents are aware of the added value a service like realOestate can bring to their brokerage. </p><p>“The days of agents being glorified door openers are over!” says Triplemint’s Vanessa Zdesar. “As a successful agent in today’s world, you have to be a great listener, be overly communicative with your clients every step of the way, and ultimately be educating them throughout the process -- in other words, provide something of value beyond just showing available inventory.” </p><p>Zdesar emphasizes that buying and renting in NYC can be a complex and time-sensitive process, far different from other places in the country. </p><p>“So for clients, being able to simplify/streamline the process from start to finish is of utmost importance,” says Zdesar. “That’s where services, like realOestate, come in handy. Once the purchase process is complete, clients want to breathe easy and not be bogged by another obstacle, like ‘How am I going to move all my stuff now?’” Zdesar sees a service like realOestate as an asset to her business. As she puts it: “Move management is not only beneficial to my clients, it also makes me look great. It’s a win-win for all involved.”</p><p>The real estate industry is not the same as it was 20 years ago. The rise of the internet has drastically revamped the profession, and transformed the day-to-day roles of real estate agents. </p><p><strong>“</strong>Before, your brokers had little black books of whom to call in order to source listings for their buyers, or conversely, find purchasers for their sellers,” says Ryan Kaplan,<strong> </strong>a 15-year veteran of the real estate industry and part of Douglas Eliman’s “Eklund Gomez” team, co-owned by “<i>Million Dollar Listing</i>’s star Fredrik Eklund. “Now the vast majority of listings are public, so identifying the product is less frequently the issue. Brokers now have to act more like advisors—they need to be fluent in pricing guidance, articulate in their sales process when presenting a home, yet still well-networked in order to source the occasional and coveted “off-market” deals.” </p><p>Kaplan emphasizes the overwhelming advantages that a service like realOestate can bring him and his clients. </p><p>“A transaction that embraces both the real estate side and the move management process creates the perfect white glove service for any client looking to relocate.” Many brokers will learn throughout their careers that customer service can often be the feature that makes an agent stand out. As Kaplan notes: “Finding the right property, appropriately valuing it, and negotiating the deal are all fundamental necessities of a broker, but a broker that excels on the customer service side will also have quality resources for their clients.” </p><p><strong>A luxury service that won’t break the bank</strong></p><p>An affordable and all-encompassing service like realOestate may sound too good to be true. However, CEO Ronnie Tenami has decades of experience in the NYC move management industry and works hard to secure a deal for his clients. Despite the unique nature of his service, Tenami knows that clients will put a lot of weight on the price tag, a.k.a “the bottom line.” In the words of Tenami: “Clients may assume that this luxury concierge service will end up being wildly expensive, but actually, the opposite is true. Our system is designed to have lower overhead costs that allow us to offer these services at a lower market rate and give discounts and freebies.” Furthemore, as Tenami adds: “clients can rent storage units at up to 60% lower than the market price and save all the way to their new home.” </p><p>The beauty of a service like realOestate is that all parties benefit: the agent, the movers, the contractors, and, of course, the client. </p><p>“Everybody wins,” says Tenami. “Imagine a seller with a busy career and kids who has bought a new home and needs to move. To complete this transaction, they’ll need to dispose of old furniture, disassemble a large wardrobe, unmount and remount their TV’s and chandeliers, pack their boxes professionally, deep clean the unit and pass the key to the new buyer,” Tenami recalls of this all-too common scenario. “We are talking about 5-6 contractors they will no longer have to search for, saving them a ton of energy. Now add free utility hookups to the mix and just imagine how amazing it makes the agent or the building look for saving their client or tenant from such an enormous hassle. The unparalleled convenience of this service prompts the question: “Who are these people going to recommend to their friends when they're looking for an agent?” </p><p><strong>As times continue to change, so do our expectations </strong></p><p>It’s astonishing that prior to realOestate, no moving company or real estate firm has had the foresight to tap into this market and merge all steps of the real estate and moving process. Whereas numerous consumer-focused services like Amazon and Uber have strived to improve the convenience and experience of their clientele, few companies in the real estate and move management world have done the same. In the words of CEO Ronnie Tenami, “both the real estate and moving markets have only experienced minor aspects of digitalization, and conduct business almost the same way they did 30 and 40 years ago. Meanwhile, people’s habits continue to change and evolve quickly. People no longer consume music and TV shows the way they used to. They don’t do their shopping or work as they once did and they are now about to change the way they go about buying, renting and moving into their new homes as their expectations from these services grow.” </p><p><i>realOestate</i></p><p><i>t: 917-730-8090</i></p><p><i>www.</i><a href="https://www.realoestate.com/"><i>realOestate</i></a><i>.com </i></p>
04 Oct, 2022
Alina Muradyan
<p><strong>Top Real Estate Broker Shares How to Recession Proof Your Real Estate Business and Assets</strong></p><p>WEST HOLLYWOOD, California – Most people fall into two distinct categories when they hear a person mention ‘the one’ in reference to just about anything in life: believer or skeptic. Top real estate agent and luxury real estate brokerage owner Alina Muradyan is a believer and it’s with this character trait that she inspires her clients to see the bigger picture. </p><p>"When we find something that we like, for example… our destination, or when you show a home and they love it, they say, ‘that’s the one’,” explains Muradyan. “You marry the person who is ‘The One’.”</p><p>Although ‘The One’ seems to define Muradyan and her business in the simplest of ways; on the contrary and through a much broader scope, the colloquial term creates a space for limitless possibilities. Building on this mentality is how Muradyan approaches her connections and relationships with her clients and peers, and how the name of her brokerage, <a href="https://themuradyangroup.com/">The One: Powered by the Muradyan Group</a>, came to be. </p><p>Just like her continually evolving personal and professional brands, her rise to the top has been anything but mundane. After several years working in banking and real estate finance, Muradyan did real estate sales until 2020 before going on to open her own boutique real estate company that same year, just days before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world as we know it. Currently, the brokerage focuses on the development of income-producing luxury properties and works to help its clients grow generational wealth through various real estate investment opportunities. </p><p>“There is no separation of personal brand and business brand,” said Muradyan. “Your personal brand fuels the business brand, but eventually when you’re actually building the business you have to take your personal brand and make it in a way that when you’re out of it your business is still successful. You have to be the model.”</p><p><strong>Podcast: How to Recession-Proof Your Real Estate Business </strong></p><p>With the recession looming over our heads these days, it’s easy to get stuck in a fixed state of mind. While some real estate investors, home buyers, and other industry players have pulled back and remain in a holding position, many others are pivoting and reaping the benefits of logical risk-taking. For those seeking answers about whether to save, invest, buy or sell, the advice seems to differ depending on who they ask. With all the confusion and uncertainty facing the real estate market today, it can be challenging to find trustworthy and knowledgeable advice. </p><p>Recognizing a void for refreshing and objective guidance on how to recession-proof a real estate business and fearlessly grow wealth through investment properties, Muradyan recently joined <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKuwK-ZBNc">The Pocket Network Podcast</a>, a forum for real estate professionals to discuss hot topics and common challenges, as a guest to share valuable insight and ways to confront recession. </p><p>During the in-depth podcast, Muradyan uses an earthquake analogy to describe recession and credits her success to nourishing her own foundation, recalibrating and shifting her business model. Muradyan encourages real estate professionals to focus on building their businesses behind the scenes. </p><p>“Build it so people don’t see it,” advises Muradyan. “Build so that you’re so strong that when an earthquake happens you can withhold on your feet. You have to create a life where even if a recession hits, you can still withstand it,” said Muradyan. You have to figure out what works for you and I educate my clients and use the same system and approach towards their investment properties as well.”</p><p><i>To learn more about The One: Powered by the Muradyan Group, please visit </i><a href="https://www.themuradyangroup.com"><i>https://www.themuradyangroup.com</i></a><i> or contact Alina Muradyan at </i><a href="mailto:alinamuradyan@yahoo.com"><i>alinamuradyan@yahoo.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>Website: </i><a href="https://www.themuradyangroup.com"><i>https://www.themuradyangroup.com</i></a></p><p><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/themuradyangroup"><i>https://www.facebook.com/themuradyangroup</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: </i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themuradyangroup/"><i>https://www.instagram.com/themuradyangroup/</i></a></p><p><i>Email: alina@themuradyangroup.com</i></p>
23 Sep, 2022
Canvia digital art canvas expands its reach for 3D creators and collectors
<p><strong>Canvia digital art canvas expands its reach for 3D creators and collectors</strong></p><p>SANTA CLARA, California – The first company to launch a commercial digital art canvas with NFT display directly from a user’s crypto wallet, <a href="https://canvia.art/">Canvia</a>, reveals two new company advancements. </p><p>First, Canvia announces the launch of its new 3D display support, enabling thousands of sculpture artists and 3D artists to join the Canvia platform. The new addition allows users to view and navigate in all directions around 3D artwork and collectibles on their Canvia digital art frame. The purchase of 3D objects has become increasingly popular as luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton have begun selling 3D versions of their products as NFTs. 3D objects are also a popular collectible for those who utilize 3D assets in virtual worlds and gaming platforms.</p><p>The advanced digital art platform developer has also introduced its new Artist and Content Creators Community Development Program. The initiative intends to support leading artists, galleries, and museums by providing up to 15 devices for use during an exhibit without a fee. </p><p>“A number of museums, art events, conferences and galleries have benefited from this program over the last year,” says Craig Gould, Head of Content and Partnerships for Canvia. “Our aim is to support the art community so that they can display their creativity without any hassle.” </p><p>Canvia uses proprietary image processing and built-in sensors that adapt curated art to a room’s ambient visual conditions and décor. Building on its continued innovation in the art and tech sector, the company has been the first in the industry to introduce many tech features including realistic rendering of digital art using patented Artsense technology, protection against screen burn effect, which supports prolonged display of art, and remote art display control.</p><p>Through new advancements, Canvia now allows users to overcome aspect ratio issues using remote zoom technology. Additional new updates that have been implemented into the platform include a new privacy mode option for on-premise image upload. Canvia also supports the smart home and building’s ecosystem through integrations with virtual assistant technologies like Alexa. </p><p>The Canvia digital art canvas is available to art and photography lovers, smart home enthusiasts, museum and art gallery employees, and hotel managers and owners through different retail channels worldwide, including the Canvia website, Amazon, and Wayfair. Along with the one-time purchase, there is a premium content subscription where subscribers gain access to art content from the company’s partners. </p><p>According to Rahul Ranjan, CEO of Canvia platform and devices, Canvia has plans to continue leading innovation in the fast-growing art and tech sector. The company has been granted patents on art display, and continues to build a patent portfolio on innovative solutions in image processing, visual experience and new use cases, including NFT. </p><p>“In the next five years, we want to establish digital art canvases as one of the mainstream adoptions very similar to Alexa or Smart TVs in homes, offices, and hotels,” says Ranjan. </p><p>Canvia’s <a href="https://canvia.art/blogs/news">Art Sense Podcast</a> is a weekly program that features in-depth discussions with thought leaders and taste makers in the art world, including curators, collectors, critics, authors, and artists. Listeners and critics agree that the podcast is one the leading programs focused on the visual arts.</p><p><i>For more information on Canvia, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Craig Gould </i></p><p><i>craig@canvia.art</i></p>
28 Oct, 2022
Luxury Vacation Homes Management Company, The Proper Group Vacation Rentals, Expands Its Global Presence With Major Hotel Chain Partnership
<p><strong>Luxury Vacation Homes Management Company, The Proper Group Vacation Rentals, Expands Its Global Presence With Major Hotel Chain Partnership </strong></p><p>ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Florida. – <a href="https://www.tpgvacationrentals.com/">The Proper Group Vacation Rentals</a>, a boutique collection of luxury vacation homes managed by former hospitality executives and real estate experts, announces its plans to expand into new markets that will include Miami, Tulum, Los Angeles, and Mykonos. The company will also be partnering with a major hotel chain later this year. This partnership will give the company a global presence for the launch of the recently acquired www.properbookings.com a site where users will find a new breed of booking platforms curated by some notable figures and celebrities in the world of travel. </p><p>The Florida-based group, which was founded in 2017 by hospitality and real estate consultant, Nicholas Kiraly, also currently services Vail, Co. and with additional expansion agreements has become one of the fastest growing luxury management companies in the country. The group offers full-service rental and asset management programs to its homeowner clients, in addition to providing luxury hospitality services for guests. </p><p><strong>Vacation Property Management</strong></p><p>Owning a rental vacation home is often time-consuming and can be full of many unexpected challenges, especially for those homeowners who don’t reside within close proximity to their rental property. By partnering with a trusted property management company, homeowners don’t have to go it alone. Maximizing profitability and reducing the many stress factors for its clients is the key focus of The Proper Group team, which combines decades of experience in property management and real estate expertise. </p><p>The group offers programs that take the guesswork out of determining the right rental rate, provide cost-effective maintenance and retain tenants through various strategies. </p><p>The Proper Group’s rental programs for homeowners include: </p><ul><li>Increasing exposure through digital and social media marketing</li><li>Maximizing profitability by maintaining the highest rate possible and keeping the property consistently rented</li><li>Routine cleaning and maintenance</li><li>Improved guest relations</li></ul><p><strong>Luxury Hospitality Services </strong></p><p>Vacation should be relaxing and stress-free. It should be a peaceful escape from routine, day-to-day life. Regardless if guests are seeking beautiful views and solitude or an adventurous experience, accommodations are at the top of the list. The Proper Group caters to high-profile guests. Its expansive real estate property portfolio offers several homes and locations to choose from. </p><p> The Proper Group guest services include: </p><ul><li>Turn-down services</li><li>Transportation</li><li>Fridge and pantry stocking</li><li>Concierge</li><li>Wedding and event planning</li></ul><p><i>For more information about The Proper Group Vacation Rentals, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Nicholas Kiraly</i></p><p><a href="mailto:nicholas@tpgvacationrentals.com"><i>nicholas@tpgvacationrentals.com</i></a></p><p><i>Instagram: https:</i><a href="//www.Instagram.com/thepropergroup"><i>//www.Instagram.com/thepropergroup</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Facebook:</i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TPGvacationrentals"><i> </i></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepropergroup"><i>https://www.facebook.com/thepropergroup</i></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TPGvacationrentals"><i> </i></a></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Tanner Simkins Gets Complete SET in the Game</strong></p><p>The sports world took a knee during the pandemic - that much we know. But it’s bouncing back fast and strong.</p><p><a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a> CEO and founder Tanner Simkins watched the industry change over the course of the COVID-19 outbreak and implemented several key strategies that spelled out success - not only allowing his agency to weather the pandemic’s storm, but bounce back afterward.</p><p>In 2021, the Supreme Court decided that the NCAA could no longer limit education-related payments to student athletes. Therefore, the nation’s approximately more than 460,000 NCAA athletes will be allowed to accept endorsement deals, branded promotions, local advertisement partnerships, autograph signings, and profit from social media posts. </p><p>NIL representation is only a small part of the company’s core competencies. Since 2014, Complete SET has provided strategic options for its growing client roster, which has resulted in over $50 million in dealmaking - this covers a broad variety of categories including consulting, brand partnerships, marketing, contract negotiations, and digital services. “Success in business,” Simkins shares, “is a combination of sweat equity, expertise, and proximity. I make it a point to control all three.”</p><p>Complete SET Agency is a full-service sports and entertainment firm that provides multi-disciplinary services to offer flexibility as clients’ needs change. Operating as a hybrid business agency, the firm’s clientele includes professional athletes, sports executives, and teams across various athletic industries. Complete SET provides digital services such as consulting and online marketing and promotion. The agency renders business solutions and strategic innovation for companies as well.</p><p> “NIL gives me another avenue to deliver in. I have done deals with traditional sports consumer brands…but I prefer to architect more innovative deals…These deals generate buzz for my student athlete clients and a boost to their personal brands.”</p><p>For over a decade, Complete SET has provided strategic options for its professional clients. “Never say can’t,” he says. “Believe in bold ideas, be innovative and different.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">https://completesetagency.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@completesetagency.com">info@completesetagency.com</a></p>
25 Nov, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7OqEny0nv4iU8Uv8XStzB5U6CIaIzmboQN0hUoq-dkYsccQ4K_rSYDYM-TvkLlGg9hAnocX7SoCdqKjiaTkLAfBKWz1SHd67vu-CrcBqyJWX8juMR-XpK1gT4D7c5DL8dYwZg_TelG_ckMml5Alw50ZVgZ-q6HHFifKNvnFuMlQ-qOf1JJOKb8jqqnYzVqWKrBt21dL0wA"></figure><p><strong>Sports Agent Tanner Simkins: Smaller Agency, More Personal Attention</strong></p><p><a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a> CEO and founder Tanner Simkins has a vast amount of experience to draw from when it comes to the sports industry. He has a passion and drive for the game; and as a licensed and certified sports agent, an entrepreneur, and author, Simkins knows the point spread better than anyone.</p><p>Here are several key factors that make his smaller and more personal sports agency stand out amongst its bigger corporate competitors.</p><p><strong>Utilize Your Talents</strong></p><p>Simkins has built a hybrid sports firm that deals in marketing, athelte and brand representation, business management, consulting, and digital services. </p><p><strong>Bring in Talent</strong></p><p>Because Complete SET caters to all types of talent, from college athletes to musical artists, the agency has arms open wide to anyone with a dream and drive looking for representation. It’s easy to attract talent when you don’t restrict yourself to just one arena, after all. </p><p><strong>Keep Your Team Positive</strong></p><p>Simkins points out that smaller agencies like Complete SET have the jump on their larger competitors. An agent with a smaller firm has the time and energy to devote more attention to each client, making them a priority. The positive workplace is a huge bonus that continues to drive productivity.</p><p><strong>Stay Versatile</strong></p><p>When it comes to mixing up the plays, Complete SET is at the top of the game. “We operate as a hybrid business agency,” Simkins says. “We deliver representation, digital services, consulting, financial management, and other advisory services. We believe in being as agile in our business as possible.”</p><p><strong>Fast and Personal Service</strong></p><p>Because Complete SET is a smaller agency, each agent has a limited roster of clients that they devote their time to - which means faster results and more customized options for every single client. “We have the ability to provide personalized services that bigger agencies can’t,” Simkins reveals. “We can really get to know each client and find out what they really want and how to make it happen for them.”</p><p><strong>Find A Niche</strong></p><p>Every agency has a specialty - and Simkins says that Complete SET’s is in its versatility. “You might be a professional baseball player,” he says. “We’ve got you. Or maybe you’re a student athlete looking to license your name, image, and likeness. We’ve got you, too. Or maybe you’re a small business owner looking to market yourself online via social media platforms. We’ve got you.” He says that being a smaller agency allows Complete SET to shine in a variety of different avenues.</p><p><strong>Innovate More</strong></p><p> “We’re all about strategic innovation,” says Simkins. “We create blue ocean opportunities that add value to your bottomline.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">https://completesetagency.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@completesetagency.com">info@completesetagency.com</a></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Tanner Simkins Weighs In On New NCAA NIL Guidance</strong></p><p><a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a> CEO and founder Tanner Simkins has recently announced that his agency has expanded into the name, image, and likeness (NIL) sector, representing college athletes across multiple sports. Recent news regarding the NIL industry has all the agents talking - and Simkins has lent his experience and expertise to the subject.</p><p>On October 26, 2022, the NCAA announced new NIL legislation, which included a host of updated rules clarifying the internet NIL policy - specifically, regarding Division I universities’ involvement. The most significant change is that the new guidance lets coaches assist NIL entities such as third-party collectives with fundraising or autographed memorabilia. However, coaches can’t give cash directly to those organizations.</p><p>“When it comes to NIL NCAA member universities are only allowed to do certain things,” says Simkins. “Under the interim policy, they can let student athletes know about potential NIL opportunities, and they can work with NIL service providers to match those opportunities with appropriate students; but they aren’t allowed to negotiate on behalf of an NIL entity or student to secure those opportunities.”</p><p>This is where Simkins and his Complete SET Agency come in - because while the new initiative allows schools to support enrolled college athletes in certain ways that can help them profit from their NIL, like providing photos or graphics to the students and/or NIL entities, they can’t provide free services like graphic design, tax preparation, or contract review. The schools also can’t offer any kind of equipment like cameras or computers to student athletes to support NIL activities - unless those options are available to all<i> </i>students.</p><p>“These guidelines are designed so that student athletes aren’t given unfair services that other students don’t get,” says Simkins. But while schools can promote NIL activities, they can’t let student athletes promote their own activities while participating in required athletics events like pre- and post-game activities, news conferences, things of that nature. "So these student athletes absolutely need a NIL representative - not just to negotiate for NIL opportunities but to promote them.”</p><p>Simkins is founder and CEO of <a href="http://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a>, a full-service sports entertainment firm that works with multinational brands, athlete entertainers and accredited investors. Simkins holds degrees from the University of Miami and Columbia University. </p><p>Website:<a href="https://completesetagency.com/"> https://completesetagency.com/</a></p>
01 Dec, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Tanner Simkins: leading in NIL representation</strong></p><p>The sports industry affects nearly every other industry - in fact, it’s one of the most far-reaching markets out there. Sports have an impact on us our whole lives. Kids play T-ball and little league to learn athletics and good sportsmanship; teens play sports to socialize and work out; college students play to earn scholarships and potentially invest in future careers; adults may be athletes, sports writers, sports reporters, sports agents, team owners, investors - the list is endless.</p><p>It’s no wonder that the global sports industry is exploding - in fact, it’s expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 41.3 percent between 2021 and 2022 and be worth over $700 billion US by 2026. Not only that, but it’s an ever-changing industry. For example, just last year, in 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA can no longer limit education-related payments to student athletes, meaning that students can accept endorsement deals, branded promotions, local advertisement partnerships, autograph signings, and can also profit from monetizing social media posts. </p><p><a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a> CEO and founder Tanner Simkins has opened up his agency to create an ever-expanding roster of talented student athletes who are now seeking professional representation in droves. These athletes can now receive payment for everything from royalties from sales of their jerseys, for example, to their likeness being used in popular sports video games. Simkins is ready and willing to create customized services for every single client.</p><p>“NIL gives me another avenue to deliver in, which is always good,” he says. “I have done deals with traditional sports consumer brands like clothing companies or beverage companies; but I prefer to architect more innovative deals, like with music labels and tech companies, for example. These deals generate buzz for my student athlete clients and a boost to their personal brands. So whether it's in new frontiers like cash compensation or a more straightforward product for promo swap, our primary goal is helping the student athlete.”</p><p>Simkins has built or acquired over a dozen companies of varying status and scale through Complete SET’s venture fund. Simkins holds degrees from the University of Miami and Columbia University. He has the drive of a peak athlete and the knowledge and experience of a seasoned sports agent, making him and his agency truly the Complete SET.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">https://completesetagency.com/</a></p>
26 Oct, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Tanner Simkins: Entrepreneur, Sports Agency, Award-Winning Author & Sports Writer</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IcRJj9quqUlxi2l6RYN3NJ0RQApNUuDDnrstoFIcz7m8FiOV5T8_VviiWEp2IWqoVuv5IlBV9wHoEZVeofxm86zYrfxp7ds8g_6xRVBUEnnPjQ8PwEllcPI0Z7VRgxhM_GRlXQTYEyZ5rjlUwxXuDzTdQ8Wk9qEzvvrdvdmf7ES-MKnh8M5FvhitF4Yx" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>The founder and CEO of Complete SET Agency, a robust hybrid business agency that represents sports, entertainment, and other talent (S.E.T.), is Tanner Simkins - and he’s well known in the sports industry, as a former athlete and current trusted sports agent. His firm handles athletes at the college and professional level, sports teams, high profile entertainers, and more - and Simkins himself is an established author and platinum-selling songwriter, to boot.</p><p>When people hear his name, they immediately think <i>sports</i> - as his reputation is synonymous with the industry. But he’s also a successful writer and published author - while he’s done alongside his many other endeavors, as he’s spent the last 14 years honing his expertise in business management consulting, marketing and branding, content and media production, and digital strategy. </p><p>Talk about your modern Renaissance man.</p><p>Simkins really is a jack of all trades; but while he’s usually known for brokering over $50 million in deals across his multiple endeavors, his extensive education is apparent when reading his writing. He has degrees from the University of Miami (where he worked closely with the Miami HEAT) as well as Columbia University, and his written work has been seen in Entrepreneur Magazine, Reuters, NBC Sports, Yahoo Finance, Motley Fool, among others.</p><p>He is a chapter author of The Sport Business Handbook: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Business-Handbook-Insights-Industry/dp/1492543101">Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry</a> (2019) and is the author of two published children’s books, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nico-Basketball-Player-Tanner-Simkins/dp/0578454459">Nico the Basketball Player</a> (2019) and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nora-Always-Stays-Tanner-Simkins/dp/0578314584">Nora Always Stays Busy</a> (2021), both fun and colorful stories that promote physical activity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship for kids.</p><p>Simkins has the ability to write anything - even platinum-selling music, like Eres Top, performed by Ozuna featuring Diddy & DJ Snake (2019) and No Te Tardes, performed by RiFF RAFF featuring Juanka & Brray (2020) - proving that Simkins really is the epitome of well-rounded talent. The kind of mind that can tackle anything thrown at it is rare in this day and age, but Simkins never ceases scoring points.</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pJTMuZKNatKfVpbk-dGiwl56C-Qqr9LT5ozpMr-SeO-02IlS1LW5h43zN0RI6MnPLnS3JMfegpTOfChwFPxE0Vu-6-3TrVvq7Hf_PWBRfLVZdcJdj8lPDUew6K8IyHNSRS6ZOHKXnwXxlAwnje-0P_nkKtkGTRkw7WSZoRTKkN9ROtWB5S4M9TB9_Eug"></figure><p>His writing credits for Entrepreneur.com include fascinating titles like “4 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Roger Federer”, “5 Tips for Successfully Working Remotely in the Long Term”, and “5 Habits of Leaders at the Top of the Ladder”. And this is just a small sample of his work. Simkins is passionate about sports, business, and entrepreneurship, and is dedicated to sharing his experience and education with the world.</p><p>Prior to founding Complete SET Agency, Simkins earned a Masters in Sports Business from Columbia University, where he was recognized as a Fellow for both the Ivy Sports and Global Sports Symposiums. In addition, he holds a B.S.e.d. in Finance, and a B.B.A., in Sports Management, from the University of Miami prestigious dual bachelor degree program, where he graduated with honors. He has also been recognized with awards or nominations by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Webby Awards, and the Peabody Awards. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and lives in Miami, Florida.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">https://completesetagency.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@completesetagency.com">info@completesetagency.com</a></p><p>Tanner Simkins: <a href="http://tannersimkins.com/">http://tannersimkins.com/</a></p>
24 Oct, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Complete SET CEO Tanner Simkins: the Think Tank of Sports & Entertainment Representation</strong></p><p>Tanner Simkins is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET agency</a>, a hybrid and entertainment firm that works with multinational brands, world-class athletes, platinum entertainers, and more. Simkins has agreed to sit down and weigh in on what he calls his innovative agency model a think tank of sports and entertainment representation.</p><p><strong>What inspired you to get into sports representation?</strong></p><p>I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and played sports my whole life. My dad was a star three athlete, and I still hear stories about his glory days. My mom was the lead majorette for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The influence of sports was there from an early age for me. Growing up, my brother was always the better basketball player, so the plan was for him to go pro, and for me to be his agent. </p><p>Fast forward a bit - my brother is now a super successful real estate finance exec, and I’m just trying to keep the dream alive! I am so proud of what I’ve built with Complete SET Agency. We go head to head with some of the biggest companies in the world and, despite being out-funded and outsourced, we continue to win clients in sports representation and consulting. </p><p><strong>What experiences early in your career helped to shape your focus on becoming a sports agent?</strong></p><p>While I am a certified sports agent, I prefer the entrepreneur description because I am the CEO of the company and I do so much more in business. Everyone wants to work in sports, and being an athlete or a fan is no qualification; you have got to bring value to the table. For me, the hustle needed to make it to the top echelon of this industry was appealing. </p><p>I was told early on by a mentor that to be an elite sports exec, you have to be “the 1% of 1%”. I embraced the challenge and each of my educational or career steps since has been intentional and strategic. I lean into the unconventional, which this career path very much is. </p><p><strong>How does an agency like Complete SET help athletes and brands?</strong></p><p>I lead Complete SET Agency like a think tank. I always want to be at the frontier of new trends and developments. If there is a way I can disrupt the marketplace or innovate somewhere, that’s the route I take. Many competitor agencies operate with what I believe is an antiquated model - so doing things differently and boldly is my comparative advantage. </p><p>It’s part expertise, part sweat equity, part authenticity, part charisma - and I package that up into a suite of services which looks one way for athletes and differently for our company’s clients. It's about pushing the envelope on cutting edge technologies and trends. My commitment to this type of mentality usually gets the meeting, and after that, it's time to deliver. </p><p><strong>How did some previous experience like with the Miami Heat and elsewhere help shape your future career?</strong></p><p>I am an interdisciplinarian. It's just my curious nature to develop a lot of skills and juggle a lot of things. I was at University of Miami wrapping up my dual undergraduate degree when I was working full time for the Miami Heat. Technically I was an intern, but I was doing it all, and I loved that. We ended up winning the NBA Championship that year, so I like to joke that I have a perfect winning record, because that was my one season with the club. </p><p>Then I went to Columbia University for my grad degree and I utilized my position as an Ivy League student to my advantage. I was freelancing, doing contracted sports projects for big time companies like Bloomberg and Time Magazine. I was doing some sports finance and venture capital work about this time as well. I was lucky enough to work for legend Joe Favorito and he introduced me to heavy hitters, like Harvey Schiller for example and many others. </p><p>It was doing good and reliable work for these types of people and companies that allowed me to build a book of consulting business, which I eventually rolled up to create Complete SET Agency. I got certified in all the pro basketball and football leagues shortly thereafter to add in the athlete representation dynamic to my agency. We have been rolling ever since! </p><p><strong>How have you seen Complete SET change the course of your clients' careers?</strong></p><p>I know what it is like to chase a dream, to put your heart and soul into a goal like being a pro athlete. So it is very rewarding to be able to help my clients. I have terrific client testimonials crediting my support and good work to their career success, which is always very special to hear. We don't stop there, though; we work with our clients throughout their post-playing career to pursue business opportunities and philanthropic efforts. </p><p><strong>What is something you're excited about for the future of Complete SET Agency?</strong></p><p>Onward and upward! We are going to continue to scale. I have already been approached with some acquisition offers so I imagine the bigger agencies will continue to be interested in the work I am doing. As for now, no exit plans are in place. My focus is on increasing dealflow, creating disruptive innovation, and bringing bold ideas to the solutions I provide to clients. </p>
26 Oct, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Simkins Leads Agency Ripe With Big-Time Potential</strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RCYMRwrwJ4P92qlCSxPy5AKDD6ritbCyHSi8uDY9LwbJumeDG7KJ6V1zJSqiZaPW0oD7J5OtftTni3bUyDuEJ5LJq6dqWMijtQli9KK8lLVVazyfc2GyOqLV2Skg678EpXUNhsKlAQKniZQ1jHev4GAbVOGbIaHcw9lSuyG3-CaFdkdU69aP-kxNq0OiQHm9wyAFNQ" alt="IMG_256"><figcaption>Tanner Simkins, CEO of Complete SET Agency</figcaption></figure><p>One sports agency has a young, hungry, and aggressive CEO leading it to be one of the hottest and fastest growing companies in sports business. He is well-educated, deeply experienced, and hyper focused. Meet Tanner Simkins of Complete SET Agency. </p><p>Tanner Simkins, founder and CEO of <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">Complete SET Agency</a>, is filling a gap that has gone unattended for some time “No one is doing what we’re doing,” he says. “The agency industry hasn’t changed much in 30 years. Complete SET is ready to change the game.”</p><p>Simkins has been involved with athletics his whole life, so he understands the specific needs of both professional and student athletes. “We just opened up to representing student athletes,” he reveals. Since 2021, students can now profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL) due to a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court. “Now the NCAA can’t prevent these up and coming young athletes from making money off their talent,” says Simkins. “NIL gives me another avenue to deliver in. I have done deals with traditional sports consumer brands like clothing companies or beverage companies; but I prefer to architect more innovative deals, like with music labels and tech companies, for example. These deals generate buzz for my student athlete clients and a boost to their personal brands. So whether it's in new frontiers like cash compensation or a more straightforward product for promo swap, our primary goal is helping the student athlete.”</p><p>Simkin’s youthful mindset is open to innovation and he is prepared to shake things up in the sports industry. “Most of the NIL representation demand is in football and basketball,” he says. “But Complete SET is certified in all sports leagues and we offer a broad range of services, covering everything from deal-making to digital marketing.” His agency is fully licensed, certified, bonded, and insured, and Simkins has diligently trained his team to infuse them with his energy and education.</p><p>“We’re also on retainer with some major brands,” he says. “We specialize in the sports entertainment media space and we offer digital strategy, consulting, communications, reputation management, and more. Our clients range from athletes to team owners, league officials, serial entrepreneurs - we actually have a record 6 billionaires on our books,” he adds proudly.</p><p>Simkins is multi-talented himself. He’s an executive music producer and songwriter with a platinum level hit, and he’s a published author with several books he’s written and co-written. Few have accomplished in a lifetime what he’s achieved by his thirties as he makes a dent in business leadership.</p><p>“What makes SET different is that we’re a smaller agency,” he says. “We have a stellar reputation so we’re carving out a space for ourselves. We compete with big agencies because our clients are ‘big fish’ in a smaller pond. We offer one on one services. They’re part of our family and we’re very hands-on. Our clients receive personalized attention that bigger agencies lack.”</p><p>Complete SET Agency is a full-service sports entertainment firm. The team works with multinational brands, professional athletes, entertainers, sports executives, and teams across various athletic industries. The hybrid business agency offers multi-disciplinary services to offer flexibility as clients’ needs change. Complete SET provides digital services such as consulting and marketing. The agency renders business solutions and strategic innovation for companies as well.</p><p>For over a decade, the firm has provided strategic options for its professional clients, which has resulted in $50 million+ in dealmaking - this covers a broad variety of categories including deals brokered by the agency for its clients. The success of the business, Simkins shares, is a combination of sweat equity, expertise, and proximity. “Never say can’t,” he says. “Believe in bold ideas, be innovative and different.”</p><p>His ideas are bold, indeed - and he has the education and experience to back them up. Simkins achieved a Masters in Sports Business from Columbia University, where he was recognized as a Fellow for both the Ivy Sports and Global Sports Symposiums. He also holds a B.S.e.d. in Finance, and a B.B.A., in Sports Management, from the University of Miami prestigious dual bachelor degree program, where he graduated with honors. </p><p>His written work has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Reuters, NBC Sports, Yahoo Finance, Motley Fool, and other notable platforms. Simkins’ published works include Nico the Basketball Player (2019), Nora Always Stays Busy (2021), and he co-authored The Sport Business Handbook: Insights From 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry (2019). </p><p>Simkins describes Complete SET as an agency with many options for clients. “We offer complete full service solutions in the verticals of sports entertainment and talent,” he shares. “S.E.T is an acronym (sports, entertainment, talent) and a trademark that we own, so the agency name, Complete SET, really has a lot of brand equity tied up in it.”</p><p>His firm has grown every year it’s been in business, adding more clients yearly, and seeing more athletes achieving their dream jobs. “We help them set a career path,” says Simkins. “For all our clients, we’re seeing them reach rewarding goals and building a future.”</p>
26 Oct, 2022
Sabira Arefin
<p><strong>Data Tech Entrepreneur Sabira Arefin Expands Into ID Resolution </strong></p><p>SEATTLE, Washington – Entrepreneur and business management professional, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/">Sabira Arefin</a>, is pioneering ID resolution technology. Her company recently developed a global identity solutions product featuring data technology that has powered various large data companies, including Telcos. Arefin’s company provides data profiles and intel that are applied to two-thirds of the country’s universal emergency number system. </p><p>“Telcos powered two-thirds of America’s 911 system using our data profiles and intel when a call came in, who is the caller, and where is the call coming from,” says Arefin. </p><p><a href="https://martech.org/what-is-identity-resolution-and-how-are-platforms-adapting-to-privacy-changes/#h-what-are-the-benefits-of-using-identity-resolution-platforms">Identity resolution</a> is the science of connecting the growing volume of consumer identifiers to one individual as he or she interacts across channels and devices. Identity resolution platforms are created to integrate consumer identifiers across those channels and devices in a way that is accurate, scalable, and privacy compliant. This is how a persistent and addressable individual profile is established. </p><p>In 2013, Arefin co-founded LocalBlox™, a technology company that builds highly-scalable business and neighborhood platforms, aggregating 23M+ local business profiles, 2M-3M events, and crime and news content across 112K neighborhoods. The company provides tools to leverage neighborhood and business data in a three-dimensional aspect by integrating place, time, and social signals. The ability to hyper-locally connect people with businesses helps drive intelligence for relationship management, sales and marketing wins, fraud prevention, and identity protection. The platform powers first responder services and financial institutions with identity resolution for location fraud prevention as well as safe data management. </p><p>Arefin, who has over 10 years of experience providing customer-centric data technology services, has been on a mission to identify opportunities and translate a concept into a sustainable product that improves the efficiencies of organizational operations through customer-centric data tech services. </p><p>“I take pride in my work and believe that all of my previous positions combined have provided a foundation of skills that position me to be a contributing member of society,” says Arefin. “Throughout my career experiences, I have become adept at evaluating processes and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals while overseeing operations throughout all phases. Additionally, I possess both the interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to build productive relationships that I can utilize towards helping improve their chances for better quality.” </p><p>Arefin, who has an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science from Truman State University, has always had a deep fascination with learning the data behind how hospital operations contribute to growth in everyday life and society. She will pursue the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School this Spring. </p><p>Her accomplishments include conceptualizing and maintaining a project plan and project budget for over 10 software applications, including Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Sales Logix CRM software, and other third-party applications. She has been acknowledged as a competitive innovator in the market by contributing earnings of $5M in revenue. </p><p>Arefin reveals that she is currently exploring business opportunities internationally and will be expanding into Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and Europe in the next six months to two years. </p><p><i>Linkedin: </i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabiraarefin/</i></a></p>
29 Aug, 2022
Chapa Financial Technologies launches payment gateway service in Ethiopia
<p>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-based<a href="https://chapa.co/"> Chapa Financial Technologies</a>, a financial services and data engineering company, launches its new payment gateway service to help small businesses and large merchants simplify financial transactions. </p><p>Chapa was founded in 2020 by entrepreneurs Israel Goytom and Nael Hailemariam. The homegrown fintech company was then officially licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia in May 2022. Its primary focus is to alleviate problems associated with secure payments for businesses and governmental organizations in developing countries, mainly in East Africa. </p><p>With an extensive background in solving real-world problems using the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, Israel identified specific economic issues in Ethiopia and set out to find solutions that would connect the country with the global economy and to further the region’s advancement through its B2C, payment tools, and payment APIs. </p><p>“Fragmented payments in Ethiopia have been a significant problem for most Ethiopian businesses and entrepreneurs,” Israel said. “We have acquired and established holy-grail tools, exclusive techniques and methodologies to ensure the production of qualified hi-tech fixes for our customers.” </p><p>With a strong commitment to innovation and development and a passion for improving Ethiopia’s economic state, Israel and the team at Chapa built <a href="https://www.mygerd.com">MyGerd.com</a>, a fundraising campaign that raised $300,000USD to address some of the country’s biggest challenges.</p><p>In addition, EyezonEthiopia.com, the GoFundMe of Ethiopia, raised over $6,000,000USD for internally displaced Ethiopians and conflict-damaged health facilities in partnership with the largest bank in Ethiopia, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE).</p><p>Israel reveals future plans for the company include the introduction of Chapa Capital, a platform that offers Ethiopian businesses quick access to loans without any collateral.</p><p><i>For more information about Chapa Financial Technologies, please visit</i><a href="https://chapa.co/."><i> https://chapa.co/.</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Chapa Financial Technologies S.C</i></p><p><i>Israel Goytom</i></p><p><a href="mailto:Info@chapa.co"><i>Info@chapa.co</i></a><i> </i></p>
23 Sep, 2022
Chapa Launches the First Payment Gateway in Ethiopia
<h2><strong>Chapa Launches the First Payment Gateway in Ethiopia</strong></h2><p>ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-founded fintech company <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=chapa.co&t=h.eJxFjMEOgyAQBX_FcG4FXFnFk79CcItEUIJ4Mv33yqnH92YyN7tyYFPD1lLSOXFuV5NMaw_OXg3bKtmpHNl9Sq9Uh73kuykmeJp9TJT9Fd8pP37kegFtB5CDtqMeOxyFfSaAApT9oIhLRBAChMJWYc1TzfszX45om100PtRSRUtF_-f7A45GMSc.MEQCIE4GhD2ql-N_LiAcz8xb_DyVUrj0zRWjFBoZfa6HavKKAiAj-Ov41KN05K8lAdCkZzC8NWgwzA9RhilCERUPD0A5Vg">Chapa Financial Technologies</a> (Chapa) has launched a new payment gateway service that connects Ethiopia to the global economy. The payment gateway is designed to simplify secure financial transactions for businesses and governmental organizations in developing countries, mainly in East Africa. </p><p>Chapa was founded in 2020 by entrepreneurs Israel Goytom and Nael Hailemeriam. The National Bank of Ethiopia officially licensed the homegrown fintech company in May 2022. The company's primary mission focuses on building payment APIs and payment tools for ambitious Ethiopian businesses. Chapa's first, new, advanced payment infrastructure promises to help businesses serve international and local customers by providing access to secure and unified digital payment solutions. With Chapa's digital financial products, customers are provided with an all-in-one solution for international cards, mobile money, local and international bank transfers, and Paypal. Customers are able to accept and make secure payments worldwide through multiple channels. </p><p>"With more than 110 million people, Ethiopia is the second largest country by population in Africa, but fragmented payments have been a significant problem for most Ethiopian businesses and entrepreneurs," Israel said. "We have acquired and established holy-grail tools, exclusive techniques and methodologies to ensure the production of qualified hi-tech fixes for our customers. Now Businesses can focus on scaling their businesses while we handle their payments issues." </p><p>Israel was recognized for his work as a student and researcher by earning several awards and patents internationally. He was named The African Inventor in China for his A device for detecting similar proportions between microstructures on PVC work. Before co-founding Chapa Financial Technologies, he worked on problems related to humanitarian AI, multi-frame super-resolution, and climate change at Mila Quebec AI Institute in Montreal. Israel was also a researcher at NBU-MSE Lab, supervised by Tao Weidong, where he worked on two-photon polymerization and smart printing methods.</p><p>Currently, as Chief Technology Officer for Chapa Financial Services, Israel primarily focuses on developing a seamless payment experience for businesses, entrepreneurs and developers.</p><p>"Our products are customer-centric, and I spend most of our time discussing with our clients to give their customers the best payment experience globally," Israel said.</p><p>Israel, a self-professed human rights and climate change activist, along with the team at Chapa, built MyGerd.com, a fundraising campaign that raised $300,000USD to address some of the biggest challenges Ethiopia faces. In addition, Chapa partnered with the largest Ethiopian bank, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, to create EyezonEthiopia.com, an initiative that raised over $6,000,000USD for internally displaced Ethiopians and conflict-damaged health facilities.</p><p>As part of its 2025 vision to connect Ethiopia to the global economy, Chapa reveals its plans to empower 100,000 entrepreneurs and businesses with convenient and safe payment methods.</p><p><i>To learn more about Chapa Financial Technologies, please visit</i><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=chapa.co&t=h.eJxFjEsOhCAQBa9iWM_wsaUVV16FYA8SRQniyszdR1azfK9SdbMrb2xs2FJKOkch3GKT5e4QnL0atla0Uzmy_5RO6xY7JXZb7BZoCjFRDld8p_wIUZgZjOtB9cYNZmhxkO6ZABpQdb0moRBBSpAaucaap5oPZ7480Tr5aMNWSxXNFf2f7w-wfjFV.MEUCIG20nKc6ksWCqRH4EhU3nV8Ry54a3se2UOBDZDce4LaGAiEA2M1ivvt455VuzyaY3Z0b-UxkgY19nk-JjcNY3uRsJkY"><i> https://chapa.co/.</i></a><i> </i></p><p><i>Chapa Financial Technologies S.C</i></p><p><i>Israel Goytom</i></p><p><a href="mailto:Info@chapa.co"><i>Info@chapa.co</i></a><i> </i></p>
15 Sep, 2022
MHS Pizza Corp
<p><strong>Champion Pizza CEO Hakki Akdeniz: From Homelessness to Success</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Former homeless immigrant now a successful entrepreneur</strong></li><li><strong>Award-winning philanthropist gives TEDxRutgers talk</strong></li><li><strong>Champion Pizza goes from near-bankruptcy to thriving franchise</strong></li></ul><p>New York City’s <a href="http://championpizzanyc.com/">Champion Pizza</a> is thriving along with its founder and CEO, former displaced immigrant Hakki Akdeniz.</p><p>From sleeping next to his pizza oven to stay warm after being forced to give up his apartment, Hakki has overcome diverse obstacles to grow his business to the successful chain restaurant it is today. In February 2022, he was welcomed at Rutgers University to give his TEDx talk, “Homeless Not Hopeless”. In the talk, he described his humble origins: raised in the small village of Silvan in Turkey, he had to develop an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. At just 9 years old, he had to drop out of school to work and help support the family.</p><p>Encouraged by a friend, he moved to New York City in 2001 in pursuit of the American dream - but a dream was all he had. He didn’t speak English and had almost no money. That friend, the only person Hakki knew in New York, never showed up as promised to pick Hakki up from the bus depot. He had nowhere to go. He found a cheap motel but his money was soon gone. He went from the cold streets to a homeless shelter and at last was given a job as a dishwasher at a pizza restaurant.</p><p>For a long time, Hakki barely made a living but managed to save his money; despite setbacks, which included having his savings stolen by a trusted friend, he finally opened his first restaurant on the lower east side of Manhattan. But his struggles weren’t over. The business was slow to gain traction, and eventually Hakki found himself sleeping at the restaurant when he couldn’t afford his apartment.</p><p>Everything changed in 2010 when he won first place in the World Pizza Championship (he’s now a three-time winner) - and the tide turned for Champion Pizza, so named as to honor Hakki’s triumphs over adversity. Hakki’s restaurant began to get attention and he was soon able to open multiple locations. </p><p>He is now the proud member of an elite group of those who have been called upon to share their knowledge and experience via a TED talk. But despite the success he has achieved, Hakki’s mission is far from complete. His true passion is to give back to those in need and help those struggling with homelessness, just as he once did. Now he has donated millions of dollars’ worth of pizza, clothing, and other necessities to the homeless population of New York City. He has also provided indigent people with places to sleep, medical check-ups, haircuts, and showers, as well as helped them get jobs and start new lives. His goal is to motivate them to pursue the same success that he has found.</p><p>“It is all about living through giving,” Hakki says. “My goal is to help as many homeless people as I can, because I understand how it feels. I know that I can inspire change.” He feels that his story is the epitome of the American dream: born impoverished, lacking a formal education, and coming to NYC to pursue an impossible dream and reaching success. </p><p>Champion Pizza employs as many homeless people as it can at its various locations. Hakki asked in his TEDx talk that other companies reach out to the needy as he has, not just to donate money but to actually give them a chance at employment. “Each homeless person has a story,” he says. “No one chooses to live on the streets.” In 2019, he received the Beacon Award from The American Immigrant Society, and he continues to pursue his philanthropic work as well as grow his business.</p><p>Website: <a href="http://championpizzanyc.com/">http://championpizzanyc.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hakkiakdenizz/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/hakkiakdenizz/?hl=en</a></p><p>Hakki Akdeniz’s website: <a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=hakkiakdeniz.com&t=h.eJxFzEsOgyAUQNGtGMatFAVER27lCagvyCcEB9p07w2ddHpzct_kzAeZGrKXkiZKd3AOwRkb8G519JQ8GuIqCLbEvK2FC9FJzmiBDDP6ZDOe_pnyT6_SDEIYYzXjBlYlFCyLBiUsB9azF2VSMjWO3dC3XV3butY7-IQxJLxvCJeeNw941GElppJ_-XwB3vE33w.MEQCIBld5em_MXOK8F9IgEFrLtGxFI64dEJS1MW1pgZgkiCgAiBsOtJV-jQtnCmhRaMCG_IuhDrjqk7U6I1t2Qd2hsBQPw">http://hakkiakdeniz.com</a></p>
26 Oct, 2022
MHS Pizza Corp
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/sVyhRpEI_Wcwa-vV7UBAQPB2lf1FlOOsYyFB9CAFIgodortdaOIE1e6fq1q8dIR0NZbvKwxHAIXCOSMBEk6m-ir-edIckgO_zqkzIeBurjamyyy59WcQFQ9gqAy5jawQ_Uv8Fv6BEKUI0tmMiQRsPc0CHGyLsdHlw35p4y7l83Wccd-qxRhVv2uWI40rrCWDNoY"></figure><p><strong>Hakki Akdeniz: From Homeless Immigrant to TEDx Speaker</strong></p><p>Hakki Akdeniz, a former homeless immigrant and now successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the hit NYC pizza chain Champion Pizza, presented at the February 2022 Rutgers x TED talk. Hakki has come a long way from sleeping on the streets to giving his speech at this prestigious university. He went from having absolutely nothing to being part of a small elite group who can say they’ve been chosen to give a TEDx talk.</p><p>Hakki was born in Silvan, a small village in Turkey. His childhood was spent in poverty, as his family had very little money. In fact, he had to drop out of school at age nine to work and help support his family. He did his best to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit in the hopes that in the future, he could work his way up to achieving something greater.</p><p>Hakki’s journey would take him from Turkey to New York City, where he was in pursuit of a job and a place to live. Hakki found work at a pizzeria but did not know a single thing about making pizza. Getting fired would have been devastating; but his compassionate employer allowed Hakki to start out at the restaurant as a dishwasher. However, he was still homeless. He had found shelter at NYC’s Bowery Mission. For 96 days, this was his home.</p><p>Through hard work and determination, Hakki worked, saved his money, and gradually learned everything about making pizza and running a business. He faced many setbacks; as well as struggling with homelessness, Hakki’s savings were stolen by someone he had trusted as a friend. Penniless once more, he had to start over from nothing.</p><p>But this time he’d already been at the bottom and knew that it was possible to make it back up, just like the last time. So he worked, and waited, and saved, and continued to learn about the art of making pizza and running a restaurant. At last, he built his now successful chain, Champion Pizza. He had finally achieved his dream of becoming something greater than just a poor immigrant from a small village. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Tkc_bZTVNZqPMbZ6GzJEaj3bjLBu0ZF1YMbXjSIDjLa7TBE2a0ic_IbQdvGYyIVF3OrR4B7e6dRc6BM5mCcEnO-LDJcsPsX898LSHQmAD9TBmmIgMzghehQwxTsX4pdgk_9J9Ym6IROlN8tGaS7Mj9N2oXub51tM165CTGLMPZcWvR65uZKZeRDTgspIuUBV_zc" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>However, he wasn’t done yet. Hakki had a new mission in mind: he wanted to give back to those in need, to help others just as he had once needed help. Over the years, Hakki has donated millions of dollars’ worth of pizza and clothing to the homeless population of New York City. Additionally, he has provided them with places to sleep, medical check-ups, haircuts, and showers. His goal is to motivate them to pursue the same success that he has found.</p><p>Hakki’s first-hand experience taught him that even those in the worst of conditions can find their way to success. “It is all about living through giving,” Hakki says. “My goal is to help as many homeless people as I can, because I understand how it feels since I used to be homeless as well.”<br><br>He knows that he has the power to inspire change. This is a big reason why was so honored to have been chosen to give his TED x Rutgers talk. “I want a platform where I can inspire millions more,” he shares. “My dream has finally come true, and I am so excited. I ask that everyone gives those in need a chance. Not everyone goes through life with equal opportunities. Some are born far less fortunate than others. So please, do not judge and instead spread love, peace, positivity, and help as much as you can. This way, we can bring humanity up altogether toward a greater future.”</p><p>His story is nothing short of inspirational. A man born in an impoverished region in a third world country came to America with nothing but a dream and found success and happiness through sheer will and hard work. Lacking even an elementary level education, Hakki Akdeniz nonetheless went from rags to riches. More importantly, his TEDx talk wasn’t about his legacy or accomplishments: it focused on his struggles and his own desire to give back to those in need.</p><p>“We need people to motivate our younger generation toward good deeds,” he says. “I hope to be that motivation by doing as much as I can for those who are in need.” His humanitarian and philanthropic work goes beyond merely writing checks for charities, as he routinely hires homeless workers at his own establishments. “I want to set an example, and not just talk about helping others. I have given people the second chances that I was once given and I have seen lives changed through the simple act of offering someone a shower, a haircut, or a job. We are all in this together.”</p><p>Website: <a href="http://championpizzanyc.com/">http://championpizzanyc.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hakkiakdenizz/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/hakkiakdenizz/?hl=en</a></p>
20 Sep, 2022
Tanner Simkins
<p><strong>Complete SET Agency Scores Points in NIL Marketing Space</strong></p><p><i>Miami, FL</i> - Sports agency Complete SET is grabbing industry attention with its recent NIL marketing push. “I believe in developing bold ideas, being innovative, and being different,” company founder and CEO Tanner Simkins recently stated. “So being an early leader in the NIL representation space was a natural step.” </p><p>In 2021, a Supreme Court ruling banned secondary educational institutions from prohibiting student athletes from benefiting financially from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Since this ruling, everything has changed for NCAA student athletes, as they can now profit from their hard work in their respective sports. What’s allowed? What isn’t? Naturally, student athletes need help navigating this new terrain, this is where a knowledgeable representative, like Simkins, can add significant value.</p><p>Simkins predicts that “the NIL market will continue to grow for the next few years. Eventually the growth rate will steady as we progress through the innovation adoption curve. So now is the time to strike at capturing market share.” </p><p>Traditional NIL deals are typically compensation for local appearances or obtaining royalties from merchandise like jersey sales. However,<a href="https://completesetagency.com/"> Complete SET Agency</a> instead architects innovative deals that capture the full value of the student athlete's brand, which includes social media and digital marketability. “We push the envelope with our dealflow: ecommerce, web3 activations, content creation, and combining strategic partners that not only match our clients’ personality but also elevates their personal brands,” said Simkins. For the right client who values brand building and disruption, representatives like Tanner Simkins and the team at Complete SET have competitive advantage.</p><p>NIL representation is only a small part of the company’s core competencies. Since 2014, Complete SET has provided strategic options for its growing client roster, which has resulted in over $50 million in dealmaking - this covers a broad variety of categories including consulting, brand partnerships, marketing, contract negotiations, and digital services. “Success in business,” Simkins shares, “is a combination of sweat equity, expertise, and proximity. I make it a point to control all three.”</p><p>As the NIL marketplace continues to evolve, Complete SET will continue to lead the way with student athlete representation. </p><p>Tanner Simkins is an award winning American businessman and author. He is founder and CEO of Complete SET Agency, a hybrid business agency representing athletes and brands. He also is a certified sports agent. Simkins also executive produces a variety of content including platinum selling music. Simkins holds degrees from the University of Miami and Columbia University.. Simkins' written work has been seen in Entrepreneur Magazine, Reuters, NBC Sports, Yahoo Finance, The Motley Fool, and other noteworthy outlets.</p><p><i>Complete SET Agency represents athletes, entertainers, and multinational brands. Operating as a full-service business agency, Complete SET provides strategic business solutions, digital marketing, consulting, and other advisory services. Tanner Simkins is the founder and CEO of Complete SET Agency.</i> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://completesetagency.com/">https://completesetagency.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@completesetagency.com">info@completesetagency.com</a></p>
28 Oct, 2022
Flex Shopper
<p><strong>FlexShopper Offers Buying Options for Those Affirm Leaves Behind</strong></p><p>The lease-to-own company <a href="http://www.flexshopper.com">FlexShopper</a>, LLC (FPAY) is changing the way customers do business in the product rental industry. Now, potential consumers with bad credit can acquire the products they want and need to live their best lives. FlexShopper offers a variety of services along with its overall goal of providing options to customers going through financial challenges. </p><p>Companies in the rent- or lease-to-own industry are seeing an increase in business due to consumers suffering financial hardships as a result of the current recession and income lost during the pandemic. The options available to consumers who are looking to purchase their favorite brands, but lack the capital, now extend beyond simply attempting to apply for credit cards. Lease-to-own alternatives provide choices usually unavailable for people with a challenging credit history or new borrowers looking to build credit. </p><p>Due to poor or limited credit history, many customers find themselves left behind by other big brands. The same is often true of Rent-A-Center, which also offers limited options due to their lack of online availability – customers must be able to physically visit the store to make selections. For those living in areas where there are no Rent-A-Center stores, this means they’re out of options. With FlexShopper, customers with bad credit are often accepted even when Affirm denies them or only offers a minimal spending limit; and with FlexShopper’s online marketplace, customers can shop from anywhere. </p><p>FlexShopper offers consumers the brands they love in 4 simple steps, so they can shop now and pay over time. </p><p><strong>1: Apply</strong></p><p>Customers can easily apply online in minutes. Within just seconds, they can be approved for a spending limit of up to $2,500 that may be used on one or multiple products. </p><p><strong>2: Shop </strong></p><p>The FlexShopper marketplace offers the latest electronics, furniture, appliances, and more, including the most popular brands. The site offers over 100,000 products, all available with equal weekly payments. </p><p><strong>3: Sign & Ship</strong> </p><p>Customers simply accept the electronic lease agreement, and in one click, the process is done. Products ship directly to customers, or they can opt for curbside pickup at a local Best Buy store on select items. </p><p><strong>4: Pay Over Time</strong> </p><p>The automatic weekly payments begin on the first Friday after customers sign. Customers have up to 52 weeks (1 year) to pay, or they can pay off early and own the item(s) outright. </p><p>FlexShopper prides itself on being the one of largest online lease-to-own marketplace and continues to increase its huge selection of products from top brands. The payment plan has no hidden fees and the company is fully transparent about the costs involved with the process. The product range includes in-demand items including furniture, appliances, smart home products, and patio furniture, as well as home office supplies, video games, jewelry, mattresses, even fitness equipment. The products are shipped from trusted retailers such as Best Buy, Amazon, Overstock, and more. </p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/housing-market-predictions/">Forbes</a> reports that the housing market continues to soar, yet there is still an increasing demand for homes, meaning that despite the skyrocketing housing prices, people are still purchasing homes. However, high housing prices often mean that many families who do move into their dream homes now lack the finances to furnish their new home accordingly. With FlexShopper, customers can furnish their new space with quality products and pay for them over time. It’s also a great option for college students outfitting a new apartment or dorm room, or even newlyweds buying a new place together for the first time. </p><p>The options are endless, just like the flexibility of the company. There is even an option to add a protection plan, FlexAdvantage. For a low weekly fee, customers receive protection benefits such as involuntary unemployment payment waiver, courtesy waiver, product protection, and even discount health and wellness services. </p><p>FlexShopper is unique in the industry as it offers customers more time to pay and more affordable weekly payments, as well as offering excellent customer service with full transparency.</p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://www.flexshopper.com">www.flexshopper.com</a></p><p>Email: </p><p><a href="mailto:help@flexshopper.com">help@flexshopper.com</a></p><p>Facebook: </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/flexshopper">https://www.facebook.com/flexshopper</a></p><p>Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/flexshopper/">https://www.instagram.com/flexshopper/</a></p>
29 Sep, 2022
Jena Cash
<p><strong>SoCo Lashes Shakes Up Beauty Industry with Product Launches, Business Retreat </strong></p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mMivB_6eAw4xDdVstPD5ens_AhmIQbo0kRrlTv-wc4GPvb1b5aCCqlOa14sXQ9EdtVAib5qEufBwrCI3pTYrJditDtQ2yzg7RfVahFGA2abCnuFiVmRESlohnp74xme5_XUZv55xa_n9PtkpPCkuKYbMNkS7fZJLkEKmXD1e-eZYt7swEr1bra2RGg"></figure><p>Most of us are familiar with Artistotle’s famous line, there is no great genius without some touch of madness. For Jena Cash, licensed cosmetologist and Founder of<a href="https://www.socolashes.com"> SoCo Lashes</a>, this philosophy rings particularly true. In 2016, Cash stayed committed to her love for nature and animals while she embarked on a journey that would lead her business to accomplish something no other eyelash extension company had done before. Using almost 100% biodegradable and recyclable product packaging and shipping material, SoCo Lashes established itself as the first-ever eco-friendly eyelash extension retail company. Many of the industry's established companies now use the biodegradable lash box pioneered by SoCo Lashes. </p><p>“I remember thinking that lash artists were either going to think I was crazy or a genius,” said Cash. “We are about five years into running our company and to this day our mission has stayed the same: To put our planet and its creatures first.”</p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J_MIq-KNhryRgozao_tIJmli0ottWh6ZgTdzeQY4q_S5x7SLlchp-_JUAVWTqfxaiLSDGenVHgR6aEVU7wZ4_1a9zZ0mNmafxdRagFIeEGc6gZ-V8OSSgVt-jyGtf3byZI6TF4GSBSXJJ21fGr06PQjsiPNxzP2kPq8R3_vs799IAgnf-Yr3uhNlvQ"></figure><p>The biodegradable lash box is not the company's only product launch to shake up the industry. Its first product, The Jena Lens, was developed in 2018 to help lash artists showcase their work in a new way. It allows artists worldwide to mimic a professional image right from their phone. Without the hassle of using a DSLR camera, users are able to edit and upload photos to social media platforms instantly. </p><p>Cash recently launched<a href="https://socolashes.com/pages/scl-entrepreneurship-programs"> SoCo Business Retreat</a> as an extension of her retail business to help beauty professionals hone in on their specific niche so that they stand out among others in the crowd. The retreat focuses on educating women entrepreneurs about how to execute a seven-figure income business plan. The programs offered include a Business Mastery Retreat and Business Mentorship Session. </p><p>In addition to the retreat, Cash also hosts<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspo-podcast/id1511087258"> Inspo Podcast</a>, which covers a wide range of topics to help grow the eyelash extension community and provide information on how to stay relevant and knowledgeable on the latest industry trends. </p><p><a href="https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lash-booth-collective">Lash Booth Collective</a>, a division of SoCo Lashes, is a workshop that takes a unique, inclusive approach to networking and connecting with other industry professionals. According to the company, the event provides a space that allows all competing brands to collaborate and learn. </p><p>“Our business model has always been to build a brand that people can emotionally connect with, because this a business where your customers grow your brand for you,” said Cash. “In five years, we see our brand becoming among the most relevant brands in the industry, as well as providing products and trainings worldwide.”</p><p>The company reveals that it has been invited to host a Lash Booth Collective event on opening night at The Lash Conference in Pasadena, CA November 4, 2022. This will be the first event with over 75 attendees. </p><p><i>For more information on SoCo Lashes and its products, please visit </i><a href="http://www.socolashes.com"><i>http://www.socolashes.com</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>SoCo Lashes</i></p><p><i>Jena Cash</i></p><p><i>jena@socolashes.com</i></p>
23 Sep, 2022
Northern California eyelash extension supplier expands its reach with business retreat, training workshops
<p>Redding, CA-based eyelash extension retail company <a href="https://socolashes.com/">SoCo Lashes</a> will host <a href="https://lashcastproductions.com/products/lash-booth-collective">Lash Booth Collective</a> at The Lash Conference in Pasadena, CA November 4, 2022. This marks the company’s first event to attract over 70 attendees. A division of SoCo Lashes, Lash Booth Collective is a workshop that takes a unique, inclusive approach to networking and connecting with other industry professionals. According to SoCo Lashes founder, Jena Cash, the event will provide a space that allows all entrepreneurs in the beauty industry and solo lash artists to collaborate and learn. </p><p>In 2016, SoCo Lashes established itself as the first ever eco-friendly eyelash extension retail company with the launch of its 100% biodegradable and recyclable product packaging and shipping material. Many of the industry’s established companies now use the lash box pioneered by SoCo Lashes. </p><p>“We are about five years into running our company and to this day our mission has stayed the same: To put our planet and its creatures first,” Cash said. </p><p>Cash recently launched<a href="https://socolashes.com/pages/scl-entrepreneurship-programs"> SoCo Business Retreat</a> as an extension of SoCo Lashes to help beauty professionals hone in on their specific niche so that they stand out among others in the crowd. The retreat focuses on educating women entrepreneurs about how to execute a seven-figure income business plan. The programs offered include a Business Mastery Retreat and Business Mentorship Session. </p><p>In addition to the retreat, Cash also hosts<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspo-podcast/id1511087258"> Inspo Podcast</a>, which covers a wide-range of topics to help grow the eyelash extension community and provide information on how to stay relevant and knowledgeable on the latest industry trends. </p><p>“Our business model has always been to build a brand that people can emotionally connect with because this is a business where your customers grow your brand for you,” Cash said. “In five years, we see our brand becoming among the most relevant brands in the industry, as well as providing products and trainings worldwide.”</p><p><i>For more information on SoCo Lashes and its products, please visit </i><a href="http://www.socolashes.com"><i>http://www.socolashes.com</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>SoCo Lashes</i></p><p><i>Jena Cash</i></p><p><i>jena@socolashes.com</i></p>
26 Sep, 2022
Stephen Planet
<p><strong>Unique Wedding Flower Preservation by Francesca’s Element LLC: “The Honey Darling Collection”</strong></p><p>DALLAS, Texas – Dallas-based <a href="https://www.francescaselement.com">Francesca’s Element</a>, a floral preservation company, has launched the Honey Darling Collection to expand its customized creative offerings. With the new collection, Francesca’s Element now provides its customers with several keepsake options, including custom portrait paintings, serving trays, photo frames, and bookends. A bride and her groom can choose their favorite captured memory from their big day and freeze it in time along with the bride's bouquet. </p><p>The idea to preserve floral arrangements as keepsakes came to Mackey during the peak of the Covid19 pandemic; a time of uncertainty and during a time when many people were scrolling through various social media platforms more regularly. Mackey credits a video she viewed on TikTok for her inspiration. Through her own trial and error and a lot of practice, Mackey established her craft, and thus, Francesca's Element was born within a year. </p><figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/d3I6rWVfj_18p46cV63ZFUROryP0cXBWg3Aijim_Ok37EOs0ulpOfHr49ikYIStOONc-5y8WVQQFMOZuDp4VXOZxvUJGF4e-JrW-uR-aEoX1QMxCFPjOuZKkGzmXOmTkvQeeUn_8XAVlM9MBNePn0hIvK51hJrEsQ-8PcJtiMLlXSOFXhuRD1gOKhA"></figure><p>“I was bouncing around jobs, but always had a secret dream to be a florist,” says Francesca Mackey, Francesca’s Element Founder. “When I found floral preservation, I realized it was the perfect way to combine my nearly two years of experience as a floral hostess and the artistic skills I’ve had my entire life.” </p><p>With the help and support from owner and CEO, Stephen Amiewalan, Francesca’s Element currently consists of a team of twelve talented artists and has preserved over 700 keepsakes to date. Amiewalan's management expertise allows Mackey and her team to collaborate and focus on what they do best: create quality artwork. </p><p>“We make box displays, jewelry, and posters, which are super popular," says Mackey. “It's really cool when people see my stuff and they know it's mine. I have a really good support system that encourages me along the way."</p><p>The creative process from start to finish is not a simple one. It involves several steps, beginning with drying flowers and then using clear resin to preserve them for generations as family heirlooms, statement pieces, or as unique wall decorations that can be displayed in a home’s interior. The entire process, from start to finish, usually takes several weeks to complete.</p><p>The company hopes to become the largest wedding floral preservation company and vows to continue to strive for high-quality products and services. </p><p><i>For more information on Francesca’s Element, please visit its website or contact: </i></p><p><i>Francesca Mackey and Stephen Amiewalan</i></p><p><a href="mailto:francescas.element@gmail.com"><i>francescas.element@gmail.com</i></a></p>
21 Feb, 2023
Gil Noveis
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/QF5BGxdQQarEc6n7DQeq0Y8TaycHv4O4zAZjc4tFyNilcW47Tx5Vr8w0_n21rvF9AXCBybOQ7fFskBJjIq5qIqoebQaa2kwIbhIVW_wREitGkAlyvXhK9P5benzb_KYolt_6nj_SxtGeC4q6rVYADog"></figure><h2>Paws For The Forest: the World’s Largest Reforestation Pet Community</h2><p>Walking through the Amazon rainforest can be an immersive and awe-inspiring experience. The dense vegetation and towering trees create a lush and shady environment that is cool and moist even on the hottest days. As you walk, you'll hear the sounds of the forest all around you, including the chirping of insects, the calls of birds, and the rustling of leaves in the wind. The ground is often soft and spongy, with a thick layer of fallen leaves and debris. The forest floor is also home to a diverse array of smaller plants and animals, such as ferns, mushrooms, and lizards.</p><p>The air is heavy with the scent of damp earth and vegetation, and it's not uncommon to see monkeys, toucans, and other exotic animals as you hike through the forest. You might also see evidence of the indigenous communities who live in the Amazon, such as small huts or fishing boats along the river.</p><p>The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important ecosystems in the world. It is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The rainforest also plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, as it absorbs and stores large amounts of carbon dioxide. This helps to mitigate the effects of climate change and maintain a stable climate for the entire planet. The Amazon rainforest also serves as a source of livelihood for indigenous communities, who have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries. </p><p>The deforestation and degradation of the Amazon rainforest not only threaten the unique biodiversity it supports, but also has far-reaching impacts on the world's climate and local communities. Protecting the Amazon rainforest is essential for the preservation of the planet's biodiversity and the well-being of both present and future generations.</p><p>One company is dedicated to bringing about real change. Paws for the Forest, powered by Native Paw, has become the largest global pet reforestation community. In 2022, it achieved its initial goal by bringing together 40 nations to plant 500 trees in the Amazon Rainforest, demonstrating a unique ability to foster a sustainable environment where communities receive support, and where humans and animals collaborate to build a better world.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/vV2IBdYdbFFPpRvE1xvv0Posl5A2W5Q2nEHzNmM7IY6_4yiGgFmibHvEy1qk546EbK6vLyRATI0MHSd2P5EcuE9n9RgF8EER322QvfC89RjFSptGCrQFdb-9H_po54weVqa1H3R6HN0EiGKK1J-zRNI"></figure><p>Founder Gilberto Novaes has expressed how deeply moved he was by the overwhelming reception that Paws for the Forest has received. "It was a thrilling moment to see that first tree go in the ground, and to know that it was just the beginning of a much larger effort," he said. Novaes has always held the conviction that both preserving the environment and the power of community are crucial. According to him, when we acknowledge our connection to nature and view ourselves as part of a larger ecosystem, we gain a deeper appreciation for the significance of safeguarding it. </p><p>"Fortunately," Novaes says, "there are many individuals who share this passion for saving the forests. With Native Paw, our aim was to amplify these efforts by bringing people together. It is, after all, a mission that has far-reaching effects for all of us."</p><p>With the goal of building a worldwide community to preserve the rainforest, Novaes and his team chose to leverage the close relationship between humans and their faithful companions, dogs, to establish the largest reforestation community for pet owners. "This has only made our movement stronger, as it symbolizes our connection to nature," Novaes explains. "With this combined strength, we can all make a difference for the Amazon."</p><p>With support from partners and the neighboring communities, as well as the establishment of the Paws For The Forest community, Native Paw is working to replant trees in the Amazon Rainforest. This remarkable endeavor aims to rejuvenate what was once a lush forest but has now been reduced to barren land due to rampant deforestation.</p><p>Novaes recognizes that in order for the Amazon to be restored, Native Paw must maximize its reach by leveraging the power of social media, particularly Instagram. This is why Native Paw's first initiative involves planting a tree in the Amazon for every photo posted of a rainforest enthusiast with their dog. At the same time, Native Paw's customers will receive a high-quality product made from natural ingredients for their dogs, who play a critical role in their community and can contribute to the cause. The entire campaign is being fully funded by Native Paw's capital.</p><p>"Bringing together people from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds and cultures, has helped to awaken a sense of environmental, social, and economic responsibility,” Novaes says. “While there is still much work to be done, we believe that by fostering a connection between nature, humans, and animals, and by creating sustainable, value-driven solutions, we can help preserve the Amazon for generations to come."</p><p>Paws For The Forest, founded by Native Paw, is a unified community with a singular purpose: to protect the Amazon Rainforest and our planet. To join the reforestation pet community and give back to the Amazon, which has already provided so much for us, please visit <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">https://pawsfortheforest.com/</a>.</p>
21 Feb, 2023
Native Paw and Paws For The Forest: Restoring the Amazon One Tree at a Time
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i8KW2LlPpkuKEHHfFOgp96E2wGDn5FF4zRf2CTFDcrsfFMIhpLsRA6C530L2NknflD4qGgsiJZUEn0Fspr-ZUlpMDiJeYJe8-Q0jEQJBjWkAx1huaLameWDYHIgsQoYL5cfnonLPRmoe6hxmqKQNUbw"></figure><h2>Native Paw and Paws For The Forest Initiate Global Cooperation to Save the Rainforest</h2><p>Amazon deforestation refers to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, which is one of the largest and most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. The Amazon rainforest spans across nine countries in South America, covering an area of over 6.7 million square kilometers.</p><p>Deforestation in the Amazon has been happening for decades due to a variety of factors, including agriculture, cattle ranching, mining, and infrastructure development. This destruction of the forest has significant environmental impacts, including loss of biodiversity, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced water cycles.</p><p>To address this issue, there have been various initiatives aimed at reforestation in the Amazon. These include government-led programs, as well as private initiatives by companies, NGOs, and individuals. For example, some companies have committed to reforestation as part of their sustainability efforts, and there are also organizations that work to protect and restore the Amazon through planting trees, improving forest management practices, and reducing deforestation.</p><p>Reforestation efforts in the Amazon can have many positive outcomes, including the restoration of habitats for endangered species, the sequestering of carbon from the atmosphere, and the improvement of local water cycles. However, reforestation is a complex and long-term process that requires collaboration and sustained effort from all sectors of society.</p><p>The Amazon rainforest is an essential component of the global ecosystem, and it is critical that we take steps to protect and restore it for future generations. In response to the ongoing crisis affecting the Amazon rainforest, Gilberto Novaes has founded a global community called "Paws For The Forest" through his organization, Native Paw. This campaign aims to bring nations together to put an end to the destruction of the rainforest and is relying on the support of our canine companions. With a goal of planting hundreds of trees, Native Paw is committed to a multi-generational effort to halt deforestation and revitalize the vital ecosystem that is crucial for the health of our planet.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/n_yM_WYWTyC5zskBtvtSv44qlx2DTROLAqNbQxGM5tHpPgXmrFU6stwrPJnKQOJsk2oakfLYeXpisA_clsAh-W7ote97ruMk_yrPjL48sQOmGyX--5xStXbzm09jSxaz2YjpyiYsn19z4UbwiYLPfko"></figure><p>The goal of this initiative is to stop the destruction of the Amazon and support its restoration through reforestation efforts. One of the ways Native Paw is achieving this is by planting trees in the Amazon. The organization works with local communities and conservation groups to identify areas in need of reforestation and then carries out tree-planting initiatives. By planting trees, Native Paw is helping to mitigate the effects of deforestation and support the recovery of the rainforest ecosystem. </p><p>In addition to tree-planting, Native Paw is also raising awareness about the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest. Through its global community, "Paws For The Forest," the organization is bringing people together to support its mission and raise awareness about the urgent need to protect this important ecosystem.</p><p>Novaes has always believed in the power of community and the impact it can have on the environment. He believes that when people understand their interconnectedness with nature, they become more aware of their responsibility to take care of it. Novaes recognizes that there are many individuals and organizations working tirelessly to protect the Amazon rainforest and with the creation of Paws For The Forest through Native Paw, he aims to amplify their efforts.</p><p>To bring the world together in this mission, Novaes and his team utilized the special bond between humans and their dogs to build the largest reforestation pet community in the world. The alliance between pet owners and the environment serves to strengthen their cause and bring greater attention to the need to protect the Amazon.</p><p>"Our movement is stronger because it represents our connection to nature itself," says Novaes. "With that strength, all of us can help the Amazon."</p><p><i>Paws For The Forest, created by Native Paw, is a united community with one goal: to save the Amazon Rainforest and the planet. To be part of the reforestation pet community and give back to the Amazon, which has already given so much to humanity, please visit </i><a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/"><i>https://pawsfortheforest.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
20 Feb, 2023
Gil Noveis
<h2>Native Paw Plants 500 Trees In Amazonia Through Paws For The Forest Campaign </h2><p><i>Fort Lauderdale, FL</i> - Native Paw, a manufacturer of natural pet products with ethically sourced ingredients, is pleased to announce that 500 trees have been planted in the Amazon rainforest through the company’s non-profit organization, Paws for the Forest.</p><p>Paws for the Forest went into 2022 with the goal to unite as many countries as possible, spread a message of reforestation awareness via social media, and through this digital campaign, was able to attract contributors from 40 different countries to achieve its goal of planting 500 trees.</p><p>Native Paw founder Gilberto Novaes states that this accomplishment is a testament to the company’s efforts to create a sustainable environment in which communities can come together to promote real and measurable change. “Our desire is to show the world that there is a way to join forces between men, animals, and nature to create a better world through sustainability and care for the environment,” Novaes says. “And we continue to generate value, sustainability, and connection between nature, humans, and animals.”</p><p>During its initial launch in 2022, Paws for the Forest saw an immediate reaction from its campaign. “Within the first two months of our social media campaign, Paws for the Forest became the largest reforestation pet community in the world,” Novaes reveals. “Creating this global reforestation community allows anyone to become involved in giving back to nature.”</p><p>For every photo that a Native Paw customer posted to the company’s Instagram page posing with their dog, the company would plant a tree - and also send the contributor a sample Native Paw product, all of which are created with natural ingredients ethically sourced in the rainforest itself.</p><p>“We wanted to find a way to introduce people to our products while also contributing toward the global good,” says Novaes. “We wanted to show that you can create a business with mindfulness and a focus on sustainability, leaving our world better than we found it.”</p><p>In 2023, Native Paw plans to extend the reach of its Paws for the Forest campaign, growing the community further. “This year we’ll be launching the Native Paw e-commerce site,” he reveals, “making our natural products available to customers worldwide. We’re excited about this - but primarily because the business will allow us to continue to fund the non-profit. We love dogs and want all pet owners to have access to quality natural products, and we stand behind our product line. At the same time, we intend to utilize the company’s revenue toward our continued reforestation goals.”</p><p><i>Paws for the Forest, created by Native Paw, is a non-profit organization that works to protect and conserve wildlife habitats, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. The organization aims to protect endangered species and their habitats through scientific research, education, and community engagement.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">https://pawsfortheforest.com/</a></p><p>Contact Gilberto Novaes at <a href="mailto:contact@trynativepaw.com">contact@trynativepaw.com</a></p>
23 Feb, 2023
Native Paw Plants 500 Trees In Amazonia Through Paws For The Forest Campaign
<h2>Native Paw Expands Paws For The Forest Reforestation Campaign, Launches E-commerce Site</h2><p><i>Fort Lauderdale, FL</i> - Native Paw, a producer of pet products with natural ingredients sourced from the Amazon rainforest, is launching a restructuring of its social media campaign and non-profit organization, Paws for the Forest. The non-profit just announced that its community effort has planted its 500th tree in the Amazon rainforest and the focus for the next year will be increasing Paws for the Forest’s online footprint and community outreach efforts.</p><p>In addition, Native Paw has announced that it will be launching its e-commerce website in 2023. The company’s tech team is hard at work creating the site, and Native Paw’s distribution team is coordinating products and shipments to ensure stock and availability upon the launch of the virtual store.</p><p>As the company’s non-profit branch, Paws for the Forest is committed to expanding its outreach with the goal of doubling its reforestation efforts in the coming year. Founder Gilberto Novaes established the growing global community to unite nations around the world in this endeavor.</p><p>“At Native Paw, we have a passion for man’s best friend,” Novaes shares. “We love dogs, and we love dog owners, and we are determined to provide quality natural products for pet owners. But when we initially designed our products, utilizing ingredients from the Amazon, we as a company were struck by the fact that the rainforest is being decimated, and we felt that as a business, we were in the position to help.”</p><p>He states that 85 acres of trees are cut down every minute, and that this unique and delicate ecosystem - one of the world’s most diverse - is in danger. “This impacts everyone,” Novaes says. “Fortunately, there are many like-minded people who have been trying just as hard to save the forest. At Native Paw, we envisioned that by bringing the world together, we could accelerate those efforts.”</p><p>Paws for the Forest ran an initial campaign in 2022, inviting dog owners to post a picture with their dog on the company’s Instagram page. For every picture, the non-profit promised, it would plant a tree in the rainforest. In addition, each contributor would receive a sample product from Native Paw’s new line. The campaign was funded from Native Paw’s own capital.</p><p>“It has been called a business risk,” Novaes says, “but in our minds, it was the best way to spread awareness about the work we’re doing. We have a passion for creating safe, natural, effective products for dogs, to allow them to live long, healthy, happy lives. And we have a passion for the environment and for saving the rainforest. To us, it only made sense to combine the two.”</p><p>In 2022, Native Paw, through Paws for the Forest, gained support from followers from 40 different countries; the result was the planting of 500 trees in the Amazon. “I cannot tell you how exciting it was to plant that first tree, let alone the other 499,” Novaes says, adding that he hopes to see this number doubled in 2023.</p><p>“With the launch of our e-commerce store, we will be able to expand our reforestation efforts even more as our products provide us with more capital,” he says. “So much of what we do goes back into the planet. We want happy customers and healthy dogs, but we also seek a global awakening, the creation of an ecological, sustainable, and social conscience. 2022 showed us that we’re on the right path. 2023 will see us reaching even further.”</p><p><i>Paws for the Forest, created by Native Paw, is a non-profit organization that works to protect and conserve wildlife habitats, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. The organization aims to protect endangered species and their habitats through scientific research, education, and community engagement. Native Paw will soon be launching its e-commerce store, offering natural products targeted at dog owners.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://pawsfortheforest.com/">https://pawsfortheforest.com/</a></p><p>Contact Gilberto Novaes at <a href="mailto:contact@trynativepaw.com">contact@trynativepaw.com</a> </p>
29 Aug, 2022
Richburg Enterprises Lets Clients Thrive Through a Personal Touch
<p><strong>Richburg Enterprises Lets Clients Thrive Through a Personal Touch</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Services designed for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and high net worth individuals</strong></li><li><strong>Help navigating the complexities of retirement administration</strong></li><li><strong>Tax management and financial planning services offered</strong></li></ul><p>Wealth management goes far beyond a firm merely handing out advice to its clients - at least, if that firm is determined to ensure its clients’ success and build their wealth.</p><p>Richburg Enterprises takes a personal interest in its clients’ financial health and is focused on the specific needs of entertainment and sports professionals, as well as business owners. Richburg Enterprises leverages a network of high-end services and vetted providers to establish an effective measurable plan to achieve goals and grow a client’s portfolio. The company offers services in three main categories: business management, tax management, and financial planning. </p><p><strong>Business management</strong></p><p>This sector deals with services such as budgeting, bookkeeping, cash management, and family office management. Richburg Enterprises believes that an efficient method for building wealth is through careful financial management with everything from business to home expenses. The team offers Chief Financial Officer services for CEOs and has experience when it comes to financing acting, artistic, and athletic brands. The firm customizes its accounting and financial services to enhance clients’ brands and assist them in achieving financial goals.</p><p>Richburg Enterprises’ services in business management include:</p><ul><li>Developing corporate structure and incorporating entities</li><li>Preparing, implementing and monitoring operational budgets</li><li>Paying monthly bills and managing accounts payable</li><li>Invoicing and managing accounts receivable</li><li>Bookkeeping and maintaining accounting records</li><li>Cash Management and assisting with credit acquisition</li><li>Tour administration and reporting</li><li>Coordinating investment plan</li><li>Managing risk and insurance program</li><li>Preparing periodic cash and financial statements</li><li>Family office management</li></ul><p><br><strong>Tax management</strong></p><p>Richburg Enterprises strives to retain the greatest part of clients’ income by minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing after-tax earnings. The firm feels that a key component of wealth management is developing a comprehensive tax planning strategy prior to all business ventures.</p><p>The tax professionals at Richburg Enterprises are experts in Federal, state, local, and international tax laws. The team provides support to clients in Chief Financial Officer roles by developing and implementing a customized tax plan specific to those clients’ industries and goals.</p><p>Tax management services include:</p><ul><li>Tax Planning</li><li>Federal, state and local tax preparation</li><li>Federal, state and local tax audit representation</li></ul><p><strong>Financial planning</strong></p><p>The team at Richburg Enterprises realizes that wealth management is more about people than about numbers. A client’s financial structure requires careful understanding of goals to preserve wealth for future generations. Richburg Enterprises has a dedicated team to work with clients, their estate attorneys, and investment advisors to create a personalized financial plan that reflects each client’s values and meet their long-term goals.</p><p>The firm coordinates estate plans by providing estate attorneys and investment advisors with accurate information and documentation. To provide support for estate planning, Richburg Enterprises coordinates with other financial professionals to implement and monitor clients’ financial plans to achieve their goals.</p><p>Financial planning services include:</p><ul><li>Coordinating estate and retirement plan</li><li>Trust/Charitable Organization accounting</li><li>Reconciling investment statements</li><li>Preparing Charitable Organization, trust and estate tax returns Family office management</li></ul><p><strong>CEO Michelle Richburg</strong></p><p>Richburg Enterprises’ President and CEO is Michelle Richburg, who is passionate about her work as a CFO. “To me, it’s never just numbers on the page,” she exclaims. “We’re very intentional about educating clients, making sure they pay their taxes, and enabling them to build wealth. Transparency is really key. We’re always open, honest, and direct.”</p><p>Ms. Richburg grew up in New York and credits her financial aptitude to her grandmother, a domestic worker who prized financial independence and managed to save astutely and purchase four houses in cash. This stressed to Ms. Richburg the importance of saving and offered a proven example of its benefits. After achieving a BS in Business Administration and completing training programs in wealth management, marketing management, total quality management, and banking at Mercy College, Ms. Richburg climbed the ranks of the New York banking industry, becoming a Senior Vice President at Signature Bank while handling financial portfolios for platinum music stars.</p><p>After parting ways with Signature Bank, she spent two years at People’s Bank before an Oprah Winfrey conference inspired her to make a major move. “She changed my life,” Michelle admits. “After that weekend, I thought, ‘Why am I settling? There are things I can do to move the dial.’ It turned a light switch on and brought me back to all of the things my grandmother embedded in me. That’s how I went from quitting my job to opening an actual office of my own.” She launched Richburg Enterprises in 2015, representing everyone from NBA stars and entertainers to small business entrepreneurs. She was named as a top business manager for 2020 and 2021 in Billboard, and also made Billboard's 2020 and 2021 lists of R&B Hip Hop Power Players.</p><p>Early clients included major television personalities and music stars. In 2018 she welcomed CPA and MST Fabian Wright as a partner, adding a tax department in-house to the firm. Now, Richburg Enterprises specializes in business and tax management services in addition to financial planning. Ms. Richburg continues to look after a long list of clients and the accounting firm for WMG BFF Social Justice Fund—valued at $100 million. Along the way, Diverse Representation selected her among “The Ten To Watch in 2021,” while Black Enterprise profiled her. She co-authored her first book, <a href="https://richburgentllc.samcart.com/products/still-i-thrive"><strong>Still I Thrive</strong>,</a> in 2021.</p><p>“In order to create and sustain generational wealth, you have to plan and save,” she shares. “There’s a happy medium between splurging and saving. We’re here to help. It’s a long journey. It didn’t happen overnight, but I’m so blessed and grateful to be where I’m at.”</p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.richburgenterprisesllc.com">www.richburgenterprisesllc.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themichellerichburg/">https://www.instagram.com/themichellerichburg/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-amos-richburg-203a457/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-amos-richburg-203a457/</a></p>
31 Oct, 2022
Peter Skidmore
<p>Med Rep Meeting Partners with LeasePoint Funding Group to Launch Med Rep Financing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hy_byq6djw22ARdgohArlC9V4sjadRn5LNtW9B8mroRWpSgpSK88_BhpWFtjvD84xPlFeWHTaKl8F1Up68fgLAhaG1vmh3iQvn4-4KCyoh3lWheCqgzyfhjHPl0SmThAFnA6ItnIQ3NoCF37RD662cc"></figure><p>WINTER GARDEN, Florida–<a href="https://www.medrepmeeting.com/#/OurStory">Med Rep Meeting</a> (Med Rep), which eliminates cold calling from the daily lives of medical representatives, has partnered with <a href="https://www.leasepointfg.com/">LeasePoint Funding Group</a> (LeasePoint), the provider of capital and equipment financing, to launch <a href="http://www.medrepmeeting.com">Med Rep Financing</a>. With the announcement, medical representatives can now prequalify physicians for up to $350K of medical aesthetic devices or learn the reasons for disqualification before a meeting.</p><p>Med Rep states that the ability of a medical rep to prescreen a physician will streamline the sales process. “Traditionally, a medical representative might spend anywhere between 3-6 hours discussing a device with a doctor, who could then be denied credit for any number of reasons,” says Peter Skidmore, Med Rep’s CEO. “Or, perhaps they might be approved but only after having to provide further documentation, such as tax returns or bank statements. At Med Rep, we believed that by working with LeasePoint, we could bypass these issues and ultimately give back an important commodity to medical representatives: time.”</p><p>To help medical reps quickly prescreen and prequalify doctors, LeasePoint explains that it is leveraging its commercial/tech lending platform. “Before the partnership, we were already using our software and our network of over 20 lenders to provide diverse and flexible credit for equipment financing and commercial lending,” says Jeff Markim, Managing Director of LeasePoint Funding Group. “It only made sense to take our services a step further and work with Med Rep Meeting to prescreen for appointments. We are very pleased to be partnering with them, and we hope that the prequalification process for physicians purchasing medical equipment will be much easier.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Zo9KeMJORcAqK0UQ4FnK_rnsuJTFSJhwD1bX7ueI1OHCpKSJy_tALdVj8fDEANkw0jdghQwnlFZ6j0bJSb1xPkiITk0dp4K-OA2e_z4iRHuHJWdW4brKF1uHF6QPoKzqOtfDmviNVpLq4RYubrIFoU"></figure><p>As the rollout of Med Rep Financing continues, Med Rep states that understanding the profile of a doctor before even meeting them has the potential to save time and money for medical representatives.</p><p>“They now have a tool that can give them a more precise picture of the physician as well as what it will take for them to qualify,” says Med Rep Meeting. “All before the meeting ever happens.”</p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting was founded by CEO Peter Skidmore to put an end to cold calling for medical representatives. Med Rep Meeting handles bookings from A-Z and gives its clients detailed information about scheduled meetings, including food preference and other crucial specifics. Med Rep Meeting is booking over 1,000 meetings each month for its clients, with an average of 100 every day.</i></p><p><i>LeasePoint Funding Group is one of the most rapidly growing equipment finance companies in the country. With significant equity backing, LeasePoint operates as a hybrid independent funder and lessor; this unique strategy creates diversification, flexibility, and virtually unlimited funding. With roots in Austin, TX, LeasePoint has leveraged local expertise to develop a proprietary loan origination system. Our technology utilizes automated underwriting, one-page documents, and same-day funding to create the fastest and easiest process in the market. LeasePoint is the new standard for speed and simplicity in equipment finance.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Med Rep Financing, please contact:</i></p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting </i></p><p><i>Peter Skidmore </i></p><p><i>Winter Garden, FL</i></p><p><i>442-852-4300</i></p>
31 Oct, 2022
Peter Skidmore
<p>Med Rep Meeting Partners with LeasePoint Funding Group to Launch Med Rep Financing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hy_byq6djw22ARdgohArlC9V4sjadRn5LNtW9B8mroRWpSgpSK88_BhpWFtjvD84xPlFeWHTaKl8F1Up68fgLAhaG1vmh3iQvn4-4KCyoh3lWheCqgzyfhjHPl0SmThAFnA6ItnIQ3NoCF37RD662cc"></figure><p>WINTER GARDEN, Florida–<a href="https://www.medrepmeeting.com/#/OurStory">Med Rep Meeting</a> (Med Rep), which eliminates cold calling from the daily lives of medical representatives, has partnered with <a href="https://www.leasepointfg.com/">LeasePoint Funding Group</a> (LeasePoint), the provider of capital and equipment financing, to launch <a href="http://www.medrepmeeting.com">Med Rep Financing</a>. With the announcement, medical representatives can now prequalify physicians for up to $350K of medical aesthetic devices or learn the reasons for disqualification before a meeting.</p><p>Med Rep states that the ability of a medical rep to prescreen a physician will streamline the sales process. “Traditionally, a medical representative might spend anywhere between 3-6 hours discussing a device with a doctor, who could then be denied credit for any number of reasons,” says Peter Skidmore, Med Rep’s CEO. “Or, perhaps they might be approved but only after having to provide further documentation, such as tax returns or bank statements. At Med Rep, we believed that by working with LeasePoint, we could bypass these issues and ultimately give back an important commodity to medical representatives: time.”</p><p>To help medical reps quickly prescreen and prequalify doctors, LeasePoint explains that it is leveraging its commercial/tech lending platform. “Before the partnership, we were already using our software and our network of over 20 lenders to provide diverse and flexible credit for equipment financing and commercial lending,” says Jeff Markim, Managing Director of LeasePoint Funding Group. “It only made sense to take our services a step further and work with Med Rep Meeting to prescreen for appointments. We are very pleased to be partnering with them, and we hope that the prequalification process for physicians purchasing medical equipment will be much easier.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Zo9KeMJORcAqK0UQ4FnK_rnsuJTFSJhwD1bX7ueI1OHCpKSJy_tALdVj8fDEANkw0jdghQwnlFZ6j0bJSb1xPkiITk0dp4K-OA2e_z4iRHuHJWdW4brKF1uHF6QPoKzqOtfDmviNVpLq4RYubrIFoU"></figure><p>As the rollout of Med Rep Financing continues, Med Rep states that understanding the profile of a doctor before even meeting them has the potential to save time and money for medical representatives.</p><p>“They now have a tool that can give them a more precise picture of the physician as well as what it will take for them to qualify,” says Med Rep Meeting. “All before the meeting ever happens.”</p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting was founded by CEO Peter Skidmore to put an end to cold calling for medical representatives. Med Rep Meeting handles bookings from A-Z and gives its clients detailed information about scheduled meetings, including food preference and other crucial specifics. Med Rep Meeting is booking over 1,000 meetings each month for its clients, with an average of 100 every day.</i></p><p><i>LeasePoint Funding Group is one of the most rapidly growing equipment finance companies in the country. With significant equity backing, LeasePoint operates as a hybrid independent funder and lessor; this unique strategy creates diversification, flexibility, and virtually unlimited funding. With roots in Austin, TX, LeasePoint has leveraged local expertise to develop a proprietary loan origination system. Our technology utilizes automated underwriting, one-page documents, and same-day funding to create the fastest and easiest process in the market. LeasePoint is the new standard for speed and simplicity in equipment finance.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Med Rep Financing, please contact:</i></p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting </i></p><p><i>Peter Skidmore </i></p><p><i>Winter Garden, FL</i></p><p><i>442-852-4300</i></p>
31 Oct, 2022
Peter Skidmore
<p>Partnership of Med Rep Meeting and LeasePoint Funding Group Leads to Med Rep Financing</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kA0fMl7G9JhVhU-4OPNUHqyd_fx9cOqKsONjj4Jy7vus1cGjJvV_821SxH-W09i8SFR1y3I4_CVfuZO5DZRu2gMZZ2-Jwzlf56UFtj9p7javAX-7YRXB_Oi4S-5smgRPwN525D7CGISVtMw2fhg80dk"></figure><p>WINTER GARDEN, Florida–With the announcement that <a href="https://www.medrepmeeting.com/#/OurStory">Med Rep Meeting</a> (Med Rep) and <a href="https://www.leasepointfg.com/">LeasePoint Funding Group</a> (LeasePoint) have partnered to launch <a href="http://www.medrepmeeting.com">Med Rep Financing</a>, medical representatives are now able to prescreen and prequalify physicians for up to $350K of medical aesthetic devices before a meeting. Medical reps also have the ability to know the reasons for a disqualification as well as the need for any extra documentation, such as tax returns or bank statements.</p><p>Med Rep, which was founded by CEO Peter Skidmore to eliminate cold calling for medical representatives, states that in establishing Med Rep Financing, the goal is to introduce efficiency into the sales process.</p><p>“As many medical reps know, until now they have not been able to have the doctor’s profile before a meeting, including whether they will be approved for credit or require additional documentation,” says Skidmore. “What this has often resulted in is lost time. A medical rep might spend 3-6 hours talking about a device with a physician, only to find out they were not qualified or the lender needed more information. By partnering with LeasePoint, we are offering medical representatives a new option that makes the approval process simpler.”</p><p>The technology side of the partnership is LeasePoint, the provider of capital and equipment financing. “We are happy to be working with Med Rep Meeting to speed the prequalification process of physicians,” says Jeff Markim, Managing Director of LeasePoint Funding Group. “We were already leveraging our commercial/tech lending platform and network of 20+ lenders to help businesses from an array of industries obtain flexible credit. By helping Med Rep Financing to prescreen for appointments, we are going one step further and providing a much needed ability, one that can streamline the approval process for physicians.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KJgIFEeaUhiZ4xMzpRpRYqllXJkRB8gf7G2-3Fg1gcPcPSsPdWMIp6W9fK0s0I7Zk3pjfmjUrMmCleucgt9MNFYw_pbg9H2lDmBXvl5pGJIf7RWMuW2ct2EDA8T9BnTJYkHFNOf-WLc5zWUVL48nNHI"></figure><p>With the launch of Med Rep Financing, Med Rep says that it will continue to innovate new ways to potentially save time and money for medical representatives.</p><p>“Med Rep Financing is just the beginning,” Skidmore says. “We will always aim to give medical reps as much information as possible so that when they walk into a meeting with a physician, their hard work will be less likely to result in a surprise disqualification.”</p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting was founded by CEO Peter Skidmore to put an end to cold calling for medical representatives. Med Rep Meeting handles bookings from A-Z and gives its clients detailed information about scheduled meetings, including food preference and other crucial specifics. Med Rep Meeting is booking over 1,000 meetings each month for its clients, with an average of 100 every day.</i></p><p><i>LeasePoint Funding Group is one of the most rapidly growing equipment finance companies in the country. With significant equity backing, LeasePoint operates as a hybrid independent funder and lessor; this unique strategy creates diversification, flexibility, and virtually unlimited funding. With roots in Austin, TX, LeasePoint has leveraged local expertise to develop a proprietary loan origination system. Our technology utilizes automated underwriting, one-page documents, and same-day funding to create the fastest and easiest process in the market. LeasePoint is the new standard for speed and simplicity in equipment finance.</i></p><p><i>For more information about Med Rep Financing, please contact:</i></p><p><i>Med Rep Meeting </i></p><p><i>Peter Skidmore </i></p><p><i>Winter Garden, FL</i></p><p><i>442-852-4300</i></p>
11 Oct, 2022
Lester Owencraft
<p>CSaaS Corporation: Redefining the Intrinsic Value of C-Suite as a Service </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.csaascorp.com/">CSaaS Corporation</a> (“CSaaS”) provides tech companies in growth mode with all the executive-level support they need to help CEOs navigate their often-treacherous journey from Seed to Series C and beyond. With economic uncertainties facing local and international business leaders, CSaaS remains focused on providing a solution to the one consistent challenge facing every one of its clients: why go it alone when they can now partner with a powerhouse of C-level advisors, domain specialists whose collective experience exceeds 280 years? </p><p> </p><p>Based on survey feedback and comprehensive data provided by the founders & CEOs of 156 failed tech startups, independent research conducted by Wilbur Labs (Dec 2020) identified the likely reasons for their failure. Second only to funding limitations, CEOs were faced with the challenges of either having limited access to a broad pool of multi-skilled expertise to help with strategy development and in-field execution, or not being able to afford this level of executive expertise and experience on a permanent full-time basis. </p><p> </p><p>“Many founders had mistakenly believed that building, executing on and then adhering to a structured business plan and revenue acceleration model may slow them down or limit their agility,” states Leonidas Papadopoulos, CSaaS Advisory Board Member and award-winning international entrepreneur. “Additionally, they often expected to exit before there was pressure on them from investors to drive revenue and to be profitable. These founders were banking on their next funding round, an acquisition, or closing a major enterprise deal for survival. When those did not materialize, there was no Plan B. With all on their plate every minute of every day, it is somewhat plausible that these founders had failed to prioritize the mission-critical priority of identifying and then executing on predictable and sustainable revenue growth accelerators.” </p><p> </p><p>To address this challenge, CSaaS developed GEM, a proprietary client engagement methodology built on the practical premise of saving time, saving money, and mitigating risk for the client. GEM, (Growth Execution Model) provides CEOs direct access to all the expertise they need, how they need it, and only when they need it. Each CSaaS Advisory Board member is a domain expert with a proven track record of success, covering the high-impact areas of GTM strategy, revenue acceleration methodologies, marketing, all aspects of IT infrastructure, tech-stack solution design, finance and legal planning. The GEM support model from CSaaS offers clients access to not just one, but all the <a href="https://www.csaascorp.com/our-team/">CSaaS Advisory Board members</a>, at a monthly cost far less than just one full-time executive. </p><p> </p><p>“With our clients maintaining a keen eye on the potential impact of looming economic headwinds on their growth trajectory, CSaaS recognizes the importance of strategy planning coupled with flawless execution. We have redefined a traditional C-Suite as a Service advisory offering to include not only discovery and strategic advice but extending this to include pragmatic execution of the strategy, hand-in-hand with the client every step of the way. At CSaaS, the Advisory Board members challenge themselves to do more than just think outside the box, but to make the box bigger,” concludes Papadopoulos. </p><p> </p><p><i>C-Suite as a Service from the CSaaS Corporation is a platform built on its proprietary GEM framework and designed to provide stakeholders, CEOs, and investors with unlimited access to all the expertise they need, how they need it, and only when they need it. </i> </p><p> </p><p><i>For more information about CSaaS Corporation, please visit its </i><a href="https://www.csaascorp.com/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i> </p><p> </p><p><i>CSaaS Corporation</i> </p><p><i>Tel: USA (888) 505-5067</i> <br><i>Email: </i><a href="mailto:expert@csaascorp.com"><i>expert@csaascorp.com</i></a><i> </i> </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img 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13 Feb, 2023
Sahil Gupta
<h2>Oma Robotics’ Tech ‘Oma Sperm InSight’ Improves Potential of IVF</h2><p>SAN JOSE, California – Using cutting-edge AI and robotics, Dr. Sahil Gupta, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Oma Robotics has revolutionized the industry. In conjunction with human-centered care in the clinical setting, Oma Robotics seeks to redesign fertility treatments and make it more accessible than ever with their technology, Oma Sperm InSight™. </p><p>One of the most important innovations for the company is Oma Sperm InSight™. This revolutionary process uses AI to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cell for use in IVF. Oma Fertility offers a wide variety of services such as IVF, egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, and donor egg IVF. The clinic strives to walk the client through every step of the process and maintains consistent and clear communication. </p><h2>About Oma</h2><p>Oma Fertility, a division of Oma Robotics, was founded in 2020 by a team of world-leading engineers, AI experts, and physicians. The idea for Oma Fertility was born when one of the founders, Gurjeet Singh spoke to an acquaintance who had gone through IVF. Singh was shocked that the couple endured six cycles of IVF without success. When he found out they were paying $45,000 for each cycle and eventually went bankrupt due to this staggering price, he knew he had to do something. The first step was bringing in co-founder Dr. Sahil Gupta, a renowned expert in the field of fertility and a medical entrepreneur. With the addition of Dr. Kiran Joshi, the team was complete and formed Oma Fertility.</p><p>IVF can be significant financial stress to fertility care seekers and their families. Because of Oma Sperm InSight’s potential for increasing fertilization rate and embryo quality, along with their ethical pricing model, Oma Fertility makes IVF significantly more accessible for families, compared to conventional clinics. Through vertical integration, Oma Fertility passes on cost-saving developments that have historically not been passed on to the patient. Oma is a full-service fertility clinic that brings top lab design and technology to a wide range of in-house treatments, including intrauterine insemination (IUI) and IVF, among others. Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has opened more clinics in Missouri, Georgia, and New York since that time. The company will expand nationally through 2023. </p><h2>The Future of Oma</h2><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta is determined to make a mark on the industry through both medical expertise and an understanding of business. “As a physician entrepreneur, success to me means delivering top–quality patient experience and care while generating shareholder value,” he says. “Success also means that they are building a company that has a positive impact and brings joy to the lives of thousands of people. 'The Why' is a very important part of success.”</p><p>Not only is Oma Fertility looking to make fertility treatment affordable, but also doing it in the most innovative ways possible. In conjunction with its sister company, Oma Robotics, Oma Fertility has revolutionized the success rate, accuracy, and accessibility of reproductive care with the help of Oma Sperm InSight™. </p><p><strong>To learn more, contact Dr. Sahil Gupta at </strong><a href="mailto:sahil@omafertility.com"><strong>sahil@omafertility.com</strong></a><strong> or visit </strong><a href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.omafertility.com&t=h.eJxtjssOwiAURH-lYa3QizzarvorWMASixB6G2KM_64s3LmdmZwzL3KUjUwdWRHzxFitlaZovCsYtoBPuqRITh25t83DYSo3j0JKrgSw3cQ5xOxKOOI5l7ZlBrgYwdtLLy33doCFD9waI7UWQ-81A6Wk0hxGoFI3tGvo3axhm7_mkq4Jw7L_xLa1f3Jsr-H9AbTJOsE.MEUCIQC8y-xAauZrldqYtpDUvuCV2aHDuH4-qG4IVy_ifQzXjQIgdMuCddWm8gmb9Zphp_VRu6-VpW8l2EkOFTuIno4sv5k"><strong>www.omafertility.com</strong></a></p>
16 Oct, 2022
Sahil Gupta
<h2>Dr. Sahil Gupta is Revolutionizing the Fertility Industry</h2><p>SANTA BARBARA, California – Sahil Gupta is the Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Oma Robotics and Oma Fertility. He brings extensive expertise in the fertility space with a pioneering business model that integrated robotics and AI into the fertility treatment sector. A physician by training, Dr. Gupta previously founded and opened Aveya, a chain of eight clinics in India and Nepal performing up to 6,000 cycles per year. Dr. Gupta is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School, and completed the General Management Program at this University as well as having earned a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Safdarjung Hospital in India.</p><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta has a long track record of providing affordable services for both couples and individuals seeking new approaches to fertility technology. Fertility treatment in India typically ranges from $2000 to $3000, making it unaffordable to the general population. Dr. Gupta sought out to make a change, believing that the public deserved affordable options which could be accomplished with the addition of cutting-edge technology. “I launched Aveya with the hope that using artificial intelligence will improve outcomes and will bring affordable reproductive medicine to the common people.” Aveya holds a stable pregnancy rate of 60% which is at par with the best clinics in the world.</p><p>By bringing his expertise to Oma Robotics, he is providing a safe, affordable avenue for couples and individuals seeking fertility services. The United States represents one of the most privatized health industries in the world, which also means that it is one of the most expensive health care industries in the world. Oma is helping to fill the real need for more affordable fertility services without compromising the quality of health care or success rates.</p><h2>About Oma Fertility</h2><p>Oma Fertility, which is a division of Oma Robotics, was founded in 2020 by a team of world-leading engineers and AI experts. The idea for Oma Fertility was first conceived when founder Gurjeet Singh spoke to an acquaintance who had gone through IVF. Singh was shocked to learn that the couple endured six cycles of IVF without success, paying $45K for each cycle and eventually having to file for bankruptcy. </p><p>After hearing about his acquaintance’s distress, Singh decided to build a new fertility clinic that was more efficient and affordable so that people wouldn’t have to go bankrupt trying to conceive. While creating the company, Singh decided to bring on Dr. Sahil Gupta and Kiran Joshi as co-founders due to their respective experiences and expertise in the fertility services industry. Dr. Sahil Gupta in particular was especially beneficial to the new company due to his vast experience and prior success with fertility clinics from his ground-breaking work with Aveya, the chain of fertility clinics he established in India and Nepal.</p><h2>Oma Sperm InSight™</h2><p>Oma's first innovation was Oma Sperm InSight™, which uses AI to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cell for use in IVF. Offering services like egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, and donor egg IVF, the clinic stays with you through every step of the process and maintains consistent and clear communication. Oma Fertility developed its first technology, an AI sperm selection tool called Oma Sperm InSight™, to help embryologists pinpoint the most promising individual sperm cells to pair with eggs</p><p>On average, women undergo three cycles of IVF before either becoming pregnant or giving up, which can be an extremely stressful process. The Oma team developed the AI platform as a first step in reducing the number of cycles required and improving the IVF process. The company will implement additional technologies in the near future, including robotics to support fertilization and incubation. </p><p>Humans have a biological drive to build families, but fertility rates have been dropping in recent years. As a result, a growing number of pregnancies are relying on IVF—and approximately 20% will rely on IVF over the next two decades.</p><p>Even with advances in recent decades, the success rate for IVF is still around only 30% today. The typical IVF patient goes through three cycles to get pregnant before giving up. Even when successful, IVF is still an enormously draining process, physically and emotionally—especially for women. Reducing these stressors and improving the success rate is critical. Oma Fertility set out to improve the experience and knew they could do that through a novel AI tool to assist in IVF.</p><p>Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has plans to expand throughout the United States by the end of 2023.</p><h2>IVF Made Accessible</h2><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta is determined to make a mark on the industry in the U.S., as he has done in India and Nepal, through both medical expertise and an understanding of business. “As a physician entrepreneur, success to me means delivering top–quality patient experience and care while generating shareholder value,” he says. “Success also means that we are building a company that has a positive impact and brings joy to the lives of thousands of people. 'The Why' is a very important part of success.”</p><p>Bringing balance to his work with a consistent effort, Dr. Sahil Gupta is determined to make fertility services more affordable, safe, and easy, so that more people can experience the gift of life.</p>
16 Oct, 2022
Sahil Gupta
<h2>Physician and Entrepreneur Dr. Sahil Gupta is Making Strides with Oma Fertility</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vjGxEz4kYbKC_nPMzbFLmOpQVGZlBGuTnN9AsC2mOPsmI9hHuahWZ44dXZbXanyEqxbE1NySczWggW4IAJFmaOl9oOfKlHUSSMcNFKhUA12g8atdG0Eiu39MTmLGlQpYHrZpgJXa49wqUw_pr1Kx8p4"></figure><p>SAN JOSE, California – Oma Fertility, a division of Oma Robotics, is taking steps to make fertility services more accessible and affordable for everyone. Dr. Sahil Gupta, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer of Oma has been crucial in ensuring that the services provided to patients are as comprehensive, successful, and affordable as possible.</p><h2>Oma Robotics & Fertility Services</h2><p>The Company's first major innovative breakthrough is Oma Sperm InSight™, which uses AI to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cell for use in IVF. Identifying the highest-quality sperm is extremely helpful for increasing the odds of conception. Offering services like egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, and donor egg IVF, the clinic stays with you through every step of the process and maintains consistent and clear communication. Oma opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara in 2021 and now operates in 5 different cities across the country.</p><p>In conventional sperm selection, an embryologist typically spends less than one minute examining 20 sperm cells and selecting one cell per egg. The process is highly manual, time-constrained, and subjective, with high rates of disagreement between embryologists about what a healthy sperm cell looks like. Oma’s AI technology, Oma Sperm InSight, was created by a team of engineers, AI experts and fertility specialists who spent many years developing the system to evaluate the morphology (shape) and motility (pattern of movement) of each sperm cell in real time. To train the AI, Oma created a large dataset of individual sperm cells that were analyzed by a panel of embryologists. The AI within Oma Sperm InSight was trained to predict the consensus opinion of the panel.</p><h2>Oma was Founded with Accessibility in Mind</h2><p>Oma Fertility was founded in 2020 by a team of the best and brightest engineers and AI experts. The concept for the business came after founder Gurjeet Singh spoke to an acquaintance who had gone through IVF. Singh was horrified to learn that the couple endured six cycles of IVF without success, paying $45K for each cycle and eventually having to file for bankruptcy. Bringing on co-founders Dr. Sahil Gupta and Kiran Joshi, Singh made sure to include experts in the fertility services business on the ground floor, particularly Dr. Sahil Gupta who previously succeeded in this endeavor with his founding of Aveya, a chain of fertility clinics in India and Nepal which brought quality medical care, a high rate of pregnancy, with fees that were affordable to the general public.</p><p>Gupta’s prior success with Aveya, based on his business model to integrate AI into the fertility sector, attracted huge investors. Because Gupta’s business plan had already proven successful, Oma Fertility has raised $29M through seed funding and a Series A funding round led by JAZZ Venture Partners, Root Ventures, Mithril Capital, Global Asset Capital, and Free Solo Ventures in addition to an $8.5M debt facility led by Silicon Valley Bank. Other notable investors include Shumeet Banerji (BoD at HP, Reliance Jio, and BBC), Suchi Saria (Founding Director, Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, CEO at Bayesian Health), Jon Symonds (BoD and Chairman at GSK), and Jack Tai (BoD at Eli Lilly, HSBC, Mastercard).</p><h2>Dr. Sahil Gupta is Making Fertility Services Affordable</h2><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta is one of the co-founders and the Chief Commercial Officer at Oma Robotics and Oma Fertility. He is a physician by training and previously founded and opened Aveya, a chain of eight fertility clinics in India/Nepal, serving as Founder/CEO. Dr. Gupta is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School, where he completed the General Management Program. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Safdarjung Hospital in India, and with that is proving himself a pioneer with a business plan that has changed the face of fertility treatments for the better.</p><p>By joining Oma Robotics, he is providing a safe, affordable avenue for couples and individuals seeking fertility services. In the United States particularly, which is one of the most privatized, and therefore the most expensive, health industries in the world, Oma is helping people get access to affordable fertility services without sacrificing the quality of health care or successful results.</p><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta has a long track record of providing affordable services for couples or individuals seeking new approaches to fertility technology. Fertility treatment in India typically ranges from $2000 to $3000, making it unaffordable to the general population. Dr. Gupta sought out to make a change, believing that the public deserved to have affordable options with the addition of advanced technology. “I launched Aveya with the hope that using artificial intelligence will improve outcomes and will bring affordable reproductive medicine to the common people.”</p><p>Prices for IVF have skyrocketed and are now over $20,000 dollars for one cycle in the United States and it usually takes more than two cycles of IVF to achieve success. Dr. Gupta has co-founded Oma Fertility, in conjunction with the best and brightest engineers to streamline a cutting-edge process where AI and robotics help in enabling consistency in success rates and make IVF more accessible and affordable to the general population. This process allows for even more successful treatments due to the elimination of human error with AI, while reducing the cost to the consumer. </p><p>Bringing balance to his work, Dr. Sahil Gupta is determined to bring fertility services to a larger demographic by making them affordable, safe, and easy.</p>
13 Feb, 2023
Sahil Gupta
<h2>Dr. Sahil Gupta and Oma Fertility Provide Affordable IVF Procedures</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TZWssUIQY2E7tIrvt2RFpK2LVStP4sIcVVoAFS9S3KO0QrqrVEXhmmZLG5IU0GAOXPSFYaXoNnG9og6sFpShP9rzTvm-7fspXOyQO70pithDg5N_xov3epKDAIZpvFDu43umVz3Pqekbn0UGbDQVCbw"></figure><p>SAN JOSE, California – Healthcare costs have skyrocketed. One service that has seen an exponential rise in cost is fertility treatment, but there is good news. Oma Fertility, and its CCO and co-founder Dr. Sahil Gupta, are determined to make IVF and fertility treatments affordable again. In addition to being affordable, Dr. Gupta has revolutionized fertility treatment using artificial intelligence in conjunction with robotics to improve success rates. Dr. Gupta’s cutting-edge approach has both lowered the cost and boosted successful outcomes by eliminating human error. </p><h2>Oma Fertility</h2><p>The company's initial major innovation was Oma Sperm InSight™. The technique uses artificial intelligence to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cells for use in IVF. This increases both the quality of the sperm and the rate of successful IVF. Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has plans to expand nationally through 2023.</p><p>Conventional IVF is a highly manual process, and there is significant disagreement between embryologists about what a healthy sperm looks like. On average, Oma found that embryologists agreed on assessments of sperm cell quality only about 50% of the time.1 In fact, when an embryologist was given a dataset that they themselves had previously labeled, they disagreed with their own prior assessment in 15% of the cases. At Oma Fertility, they knew that they could help improve the IVF process and outcomes by designing AI to support sperm selection and help reduce the number of IVF cycles required. </p><p>Gupta’s prior success with Aveya, a chain of fertility clinics he established in India and Nepal, based on his business model to integrate AI into the fertility sector, attracted huge investors to Oma. Because Gupta’s business plan had already proven successful, Oma Fertility has raised $29M through Seed and Series A rounds led by JAZZ Venture Partners, Root Ventures, Mithril Capital, Global Asset Capital, and Free Solo Ventures in addition to an $8.5M debt facility led by Silicon Valley Bank. Other notable investors include Shumeet Banerji (BoD at HP, Reliance Jio, and BBC), Suchi Saria (Founding Director, Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, CEO at Bayesian Health), Jon Symonds (BoD and Chairman at GSK), and Jack Tai (BoD at Eli Lilly, HSBC, Mastercard).</p><h2>AI-Powered Services that are Affordable</h2><p>What makes Dr. Gupta and Oma Fertility unique is the fusion of AI, Robotics, and top-quality medical care. World-class engineers and world-class doctors collaborate at Oma Fertility and the result is unlike anything the industry has ever seen.</p><p>With great power comes great responsibility, and that is why Dr. Gupta strives to make these life-changing services accessible to everyone. With his entrepreneurial spirit, extensive knowledge in the field of infertility, and a vision to use AI and robotics, Dr. Gupta has finally found an avenue to share his vision with the world.</p><p>Dr. Gupta has a long track record of providing affordable services for couples or individuals seeking new approaches to fertility technology. “Typically, IVF and fertility treatments around the world are priced at an outrageous cost of $5000-8000 per cycle. In the US, that cost is a generally whopping $20,000 and it takes multiple cycles on average to achieve a pregnancy. This is essentially a paywall that keeps out the public and makes fertility impossible for those that struggle and can’t afford it,” Dr. Gupta said.</p><p>Co-founder Dr. Sahil Gupta has brought with him, his success with previous fertility clinics such as Aveya and has helped the company to expand to different locations across the country. By combining AI and robotics in the lab and human-centered care, the clinic will make parenthood possible at a more affordable price. </p><h2>About Dr. Sahil Gupta</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/9Of1cmqLCWNhg4A7l6__VMfz_-VWAtiUtbwlO-Zh_HTCnuLlv6lC90Pvk8Li6yeBPdtp4vUD_U-F-DmHa1K2bjsyMhKqJCt2rTYE8I9ZpuV51FmEyKmincwkuvhjXizkqgnb0_i-oGp2Arrmy61q0Vw"></figure><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta is one of the co-founders and the Chief Commercial Officer at Oma Robotics and Oma Fertility. He is a licensed physician who previously founded and opened Aveya, a chain of eight clinics in India/Nepal. He served as the Founder and CEO of the company. Dr. Gupta is an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School having completed their General Management Program. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Safdarjung Hospital in India. He has strived to make fertility treatment more accessible and improve success rates over the course of his career.</p><p>Co-Founded by Dr. Gupta, Oma Fertility has raised $29M through Seed and Series A rounds led by JAZZ Venture Partners, Root Ventures, Mithril Capital, Global Asset Capital, and Free Solo Ventures in addition to an $8.5M debt facility led by Silicon Valley Bank. Other notable investors include Shumeet Banerji (BoD at HP, Reliance Jio, and BBC), Suchi Saria (Founding Director, Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, CEO at Bayesian Health), Jon Symonds (BoD and Chairman at GSK), and Jack Tai (BoD Given that sperm is half the equation, a key entry point for improving IVF success is through selecting the right sperm. Choosing the most promising sperm cells to pair with eggs can help improve IVF outcomes early on in the process by creating more healthy embryos.</p><p>Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has plans to expand nationally through 2023. </p>
03 Nov, 2022
Sahil Gupta
<h2>Dr. Sahil Gupta Continues to Make Fertility Services Affordable Through OMA</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Tn2ZFFAoKh4UINNfft00QxBu08cr492gjuAY99lPlBzBX51t6XjL-JJEsy7P2iiScQWmNUrpBufCapF9SHlwdqkv2iBTMmPnJiyESb-T-mQsN5e3w-PEtWX-WbBcSXInMa2CluVNP4fi254mvJ4ElvM"></figure><p>SAN JOSE, California – Oma Robotics, a robotics company based out of silicon valley in California, has started using some of its proprietary AI and Robotics technology to automate processes for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Co-founder, Dr. Sahil Gupta, has been critical in Oma Robotics’ rapid expansion in the US market. Dr. Gupta had previously opened fertility clinics in several countries. One of the most well-known of these is his Aveya chain of fertility clinics in India. By combining AI and robotics in the lab and human-centered care, Oma Robotics’ fertility arm will make parenthood possible at a more affordable price. </p><h2>What is OMA Fertility?</h2><p>Oma Fertility is the new fertility division of Oma Robotics. It was founded in 2020 by a team of top-notch engineers and AI experts. Oma was first conceived when founder Gurjeet Singh heard the story of an acquaintance who had gone through IVF. Singh was astonished to discover that the couple endured six cycles of IVF without success, paying $45K for each cycle, and eventually filing for bankruptcy. After learning how expensive and difficult the traditional IVF process was, Singh decided to make his own IVF company that could offer IVF services that were significantly more effective and affordable. </p><p>To help him realize this vision, Singh brought on Dr. Sahil Gupta and Kiran Joshi as co-founders. Singh included these experts in the venture because of their respective experience and expertise in the fertility services industry, and because of Dr. Gupta’s prior success with his pioneering business model. </p><p>The company's first innovation that has taken IVF to the next level, is Oma Sperm InSight™, which uses AI to help pinpoint the most promising sperm cell for use in IVF. Offering services like egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, and donor egg IVF, the clinic stays with the patient through every step of the process and maintains consistent and clear communication. Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has plans to continue expansion nationally throughout the next few years.</p><p>Because of Oma Sperm InSight’s potential for increasing fertilization rate and embryo quality, along with our ethical pricing model, Oma Fertility makes IVF significantly more accessible for families, compared to conventional clinics. Through vertical integration, Oma Fertility passes on cost-saving developments that have historically not been passed on to the patient. Oma Fertility’s per-cycle cost for IVF, including ICSI, is $7,500.</p><p>Oma Fertility opened its first fertility clinic in Santa Barbara, California in 2021 and has plans to continue expansion nationally throughout the next few years.</p><h2>About Dr. Sahil Gupta</h2><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta is one of the co-founders and the Chief Commercial Officer of Oma Robotics and Oma Fertility. He is a physician by training and specializes in fertility. Aveya, Gupta’s chain of eight clinics in India and Nepal, does 6,000 IVF cycles per year. Dr. Gupta is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and has completed the school’s General Management Program. He also earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Safdarjung Hospital in India.</p><h2>Affordable IVF & Fertility Services</h2><p>Dr. Sahil Gupta has a long track record of providing affordable services for couples or individuals seeking new approaches to fertility technology. Fertility treatment in India typically ranges from $2000 to $3000, making it unaffordable to the general population. Dr. Gupta sought out to make a change, believing that the public deserved to have affordable options with better technology. “I launched Aveya with the hope that using artificial intelligence will improve outcomes and will bring affordable reproductive medicine to the common people.” Aveya holds a stable pregnancy rate of 60% which is at par with the best clinics in the world. </p><p>By bringing his expertise to Oma Robotics, he is providing a safe, affordable avenue for couples and individuals seeking fertility services. In the US particularly, one of the most privatized health industries in the world, making it one of the most expensive in the world, Oma is fulfilling a strong demand and great need for more affordable fertility services.</p><h2>Dr. Sahil Gupta on the “Why’s” of Business</h2><p>“Success means that we are building a company that has a positive impact and brings joy to the lives of thousands of people. 'The Why' is a very important part of success,” Dr. Sahil Gupta explained in the approach he brings to OMA and the zeal he has brought to previous ventures. With a resolve to bring substantial value to everything that he does, Dr. Sahil Gupta is determined to change any industry he’s utilizing his expertise to help shape.</p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Saniton Plastic Creates the First Interlocking Plastic Bottle</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bKkLZD92krPOd-LNkXgGels_FexoQj9-INn5QbXZHUxQMxUji2WPofmxYwMst-9OIMvT6POV3q6Yd1EPlv2gxPdCg3EQwBRRG_z_OVVaWhpnENxHFIOrbveAnrhhK6xVQvZlw4M80Gmr06J9ZzMXP1SRD27jXzEjl-OVm_qguE-QZxp3F9Wpdbw_"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York – The impact of the global plastic bottle industry on our environment is something we can all see in our daily lives. Every day, thousands of plastic bottles packed on pallets make their way to grocery and big box store shelves around the world for our consumption. With the announcement that <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) has launched the first interlocking plastic bottle, the company aims to change how liquids, such as soap and orange juice, are stored and even shipped from factories to neighborhood stores. The company states that through its patented design, which eliminates the empty space between plastic bottles that are transported on pallets, its goal is to reduce the worldwide impact that plastic has on both the environment and logistics by up to 35%. </p><p>Plastic bottles, Saniton Plastic explains, are part of a global industry that is valued at $171.2B and contributes to <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions. The transport of these bottles is responsible for <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions.</p><p>“At Saniton Plastic, we were concerned about these numbers and wanted to do our part to lower them,” says the company. “We knew that it was unlikely that plastic would be replaced by another material anytime soon. Given that, we came at the problem from a different angle: the design of plastic bottles.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8DY2HdB8WQBLxj5N_-CUgGy_SbbZdPqZGRKOFV1fbS1QMJ3VPCnyfbo-0UWRCM9oFycTboigPVfVj0oRvsIcwzXeEAWnM-QJgWdwVQBEfQujMlTZcVwHutjQSsRb_luj1SYZRpSxlerVy_wahxXP05tMGdbSoPqWfYpcj2x_oUwmwtyRB1Q4ACOsFw"></figure><p>For many years, consumers have purchased their soft drinks, dishwashing detergent, and other liquid products in circular bottles. Saniton Plastic says that this design has helped to raise both the costs of logistics and the environmental impact of plastic.</p><p>“Picture a wooden pallet on your average ship or truck,” the company says. “Now place plastic water bottles in rows. You will quickly realize that because of their circular design, it is impossible for bottles to fully touch each other. There are spaces between them, and this is the problem we are solving with our interlocking plastic bottles.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic states that through its design, each plastic bottle interlocks with the others around it, eliminating the empty space and ultimately allowing more bottles to be put on the pallet. “More plastic can now be transported even though the pallet size itself hasn’t changed. That has the potential to add up to 35% more products by volume.”</p><p>One of the company’s goals is that by allowing the bottles to secure each other and need no further stabilization, less shrink wrapping and fewer cartons will be used. “What we also hope to see as a result is 35% more room per pallet as well as a reduction in storage costs by up to 35% per square foot,” Saniton Plastic states. “And, of course, our biggest aim is to reduce emissions from logistics by up to 35%.”</p><p>As the company works with corporations to introduce its interlocking bottles into supply chains, its engineers are exploring ways to incorporate its design into aluminum and glass bottles.</p><p>“At Saniton Plastic, we believe that no potential solution to the world’s pollution problems is off the table, including making any container be capable of interlocking,” the company states. “Innovations like these may help our planet to remain beautiful for years to come.”</p><p><i>Saniton Plastic LLC is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking plastic bottle design, please see its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@sanitonplastic.com"><i>info@sanitonplastic.com</i></a><br><br> </p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>The First Interlocking Plastic Bottle Is Launched by Saniton Plastic</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pjUMRBo23tHCbIX57E9sKQPShUfsAKh3CAPXhzg2yTwr9cx00lrQkcC2Z1fFDoaj7hARlmoGcgfLK8icGXpZiQcJc2qWm700pn8vi7JV5CmBdiSwlD1xymDB_eZzDMR4iqGq5KSeyFLhEybpn2wT3jSC5omvlDVLaLamd8_1QpfxzWfiAyMcopaF_Q"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York–Consumers and businesses alike may soon see a different kind of plastic bottle on store shelves: one that is interlocking and has the potential to lessen the pollution caused by the transport of water, soft drinks, and other liquids. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”), which works to find solutions to the logistical and environmental problems caused by plastic bottles, has released its patented interlocking design that eliminates wasted space between bottles. </p><p>Saniton Plastic states that approximately <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions are attributed to the worldwide plastic bottle industry, which is also responsible for <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of the global greenhouse gas emissions. It became the company’s goal to see if those numbers could be lowered by finding a way to use fewer pallets to ship the same number of plastic bottles.</p><p>“While plastic is a significant contributor to the world’s pollution problem, we can all agree that it is unlikely to be eliminated from supply chains anytime soon. With that in mind, we decided to attack the issue from a different angle: shipping pallets,” Saniton Plastic explains. “Our engineers studied pallets of bottled water and noticed one crucial detail: there was a lot of wasted space between the bottles.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cWCyKQbMNEYSf-IShY08jNFJideE4_avQrBWGIyRpZNrh3MiXaS-H9NqAxommQt6Nyt3r4KR5TdZmuuWGJ0epLW7kO3ElnfE0UczxR9U8cSRtkXXLWepYhI7BiHCQ-OlYXyu1YUwutPKd20TPzxcb1oHFYjeEEmdZL08H2wUahgeIs8B8_rFA5R8pQ"></figure><p>Until now, bottle designs have been circular, the company continues, meaning that plastic bottles never fully touched each other or made use of all shipping space. Saniton Plastic says that its design eliminates that empty space by allowing plastic bottles to fully touch each other on all sides.</p><p>“That potentially adds up to 35% more room on a pallet,” the company states. “Even better, because the bottles interlock, they stabilize each other, which we hope will lead to less shrink wrapping and fewer shipping cartons. Eliminating wasted space on pallets may lead to the reduction of storage and shipping costs by up to 35% per square foot and up to 35% in emissions from logistics.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic is currently working to introduce its new interlocking bottles to a worldwide plastic bottling industry worth $171.2B. The company’s main goal is to lower the logistical and environmental impact of plastic by up to 35% around the world.</p><p>“Our future, and that of our planet, will be shaped by the decisions we make today,” says Saniton Plastic. “We remain committed to doing what we can to innovate possible solutions to the problem of plastic and pollution. As we explore ways to incorporate our interlocking design into aluminum and glass bottles, we hope other companies will join us in our goal: to use our resources and talents to leave a healthier planet for future generations.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking plastic bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@sanitonplastic.com"><i>info@sanitonplastic.com</i></a><br><br> </p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>The First Interlocking Plastic Bottle Is Launched by Saniton Plastic</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pjUMRBo23tHCbIX57E9sKQPShUfsAKh3CAPXhzg2yTwr9cx00lrQkcC2Z1fFDoaj7hARlmoGcgfLK8icGXpZiQcJc2qWm700pn8vi7JV5CmBdiSwlD1xymDB_eZzDMR4iqGq5KSeyFLhEybpn2wT3jSC5omvlDVLaLamd8_1QpfxzWfiAyMcopaF_Q"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York–Consumers and businesses alike may soon see a different kind of plastic bottle on store shelves: one that is interlocking and has the potential to lessen the pollution caused by the transport of water, soft drinks, and other liquids. <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”), which works to find solutions to the logistical and environmental problems caused by plastic bottles, has released its patented interlocking design that eliminates wasted space between bottles. </p><p>Saniton Plastic states that approximately <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions are attributed to the worldwide plastic bottle industry, which is also responsible for <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of the global greenhouse gas emissions. It became the company’s goal to see if those numbers could be lowered by finding a way to use fewer pallets to ship the same number of plastic bottles.</p><p>“While plastic is a significant contributor to the world’s pollution problem, we can all agree that it is unlikely to be eliminated from supply chains anytime soon. With that in mind, we decided to attack the issue from a different angle: shipping pallets,” Saniton Plastic explains. “Our engineers studied pallets of bottled water and noticed one crucial detail: there was a lot of wasted space between the bottles.”</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cWCyKQbMNEYSf-IShY08jNFJideE4_avQrBWGIyRpZNrh3MiXaS-H9NqAxommQt6Nyt3r4KR5TdZmuuWGJ0epLW7kO3ElnfE0UczxR9U8cSRtkXXLWepYhI7BiHCQ-OlYXyu1YUwutPKd20TPzxcb1oHFYjeEEmdZL08H2wUahgeIs8B8_rFA5R8pQ"></figure><p>Until now, bottle designs have been circular, the company continues, meaning that plastic bottles never fully touched each other or made use of all shipping space. Saniton Plastic says that its design eliminates that empty space by allowing plastic bottles to fully touch each other on all sides.</p><p>“That potentially adds up to 35% more room on a pallet,” the company states. “Even better, because the bottles interlock, they stabilize each other, which we hope will lead to less shrink wrapping and fewer shipping cartons. Eliminating wasted space on pallets may lead to the reduction of storage and shipping costs by up to 35% per square foot and up to 35% in emissions from logistics.”</p><p>Saniton Plastic is currently working to introduce its new interlocking bottles to a worldwide plastic bottling industry worth $171.2B. The company’s main goal is to lower the logistical and environmental impact of plastic by up to 35% around the world.</p><p>“Our future, and that of our planet, will be shaped by the decisions we make today,” says Saniton Plastic. “We remain committed to doing what we can to innovate possible solutions to the problem of plastic and pollution. As we explore ways to incorporate our interlocking design into aluminum and glass bottles, we hope other companies will join us in our goal: to use our resources and talents to leave a healthier planet for future generations.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking plastic bottle design, please see its </i><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@sanitonplastic.com"><i>info@sanitonplastic.com</i></a><br><br> </p>
07 Sep, 2022
Saniton Plastic: The Company That Is Reducing Carbon Emissions by up to 35%
<p>Saniton Plastic: The Company That Is Reducing Carbon Emissions by up to 35%</p><p>The impact of the global plastic bottle industry on our environment is something we can all see in our daily lives. Every day, thousands of plastic bottles packed on pallets make their way to grocery and big box store shelves around the world for our consumption. “This industry is responsible for <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions and contributes to <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions,” says <a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a>. “To assist in lowering these figures, we are launching the world’s first interlocking plastic bottle, which can help reduce the environmental and logistical impact of shipping liquids by up to 35% around the world.”</p><p>It will take an incredible amount of innovation and human ingenuity to maximize as much shipping space as possible, and Saniton Plastic would like to contribute to this progress by helping us rethink the plastic bottle. </p><p>“When we shop at the grocery store, we are accustomed to picking up our juice, soap, and other liquids in circular bottles without thinking of the impact they make on the environment,” says Saniton Plastic. “We pick up a plastic bottle at the store and move on to the next item on our list. That one bottle of milk or soda came from a shipment of hundreds of plastic bottles packed into cases, then pallets, then added to a stack of pallets. This is where the engineering aspect of our bottle really shines. Not only will more bottles fit on a pallet, but more pallets can be stacked securely without damaging the product underneath. The combined impact can help lower carbon emissions from the logistical industry by up to 35%.”</p><p>When we look at a case of bottled water, there are typically 24 round bottles in a rectangular case, or three rows of eight, with a significant amount of empty space in the case. Manufacturers have attempted to solve this problem by using square bottles, but this missed the target, as there continues to be empty space in the pallet, pallets continue to have a stacking limit, and the bottles won’t fit in a standard cup holder. </p><p>Saniton Plastic proposes we rethink the shipping industry with their new design. When implemented, a case of 24 interlocking bottles will be smaller and more stable, allowing 35% more product onto a typical pallet. </p><p>“This is wonderful news for companies who would like to reduce storage and shipping costs by 35% while helping to heal our environment, which is our biggest goal,” says Saniton Plastic. “We want our interlocking bottle to lead the charge in reducing emissions from the shipping industry.”</p><p>As the company introduces its interlocking plastic bottle to companies around the world, it remains focused on creating more solutions for carbon emissions in logistics. “We would like to utilize the interlocking feature to try to reduce shrink wrap and carton use as well as introduce aluminum and glass designs to make a greater impact,” Saniton Plastic reveals. “A reduction in carbon emissions is possible if we dedicate ourselves to being the innovators our planet needs.”</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%.</i></p><p><i>For more information on Saniton Plastic LLC and its interlocking bottle design, please go to </i><a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/"><i>https://sanitonplastic.com/</i></a><i> or contact </i><a href="mailto:info@sanitonplastic.com"><i>info@sanitonplastic.com</i></a><i>.</i></p>
13 Apr, 2023
Joelle Khatib
<p>Saniton Plastic Launches Its Flagship Product: The First Interlocking Plastic Bottle</p><p>NEW YORK CITY, New York – <a href="https://sanitonplastic.com/#about">Saniton Plastic LLC</a> (“Saniton Plastic”) has created the first interlocking design for plastic bottles, with the goal of changing how liquids are shipped around the world and affect the environment. Saniton Plastic, the sole owner of the patented technology, says with the release of its product, it aims to impact a $171.2B global plastic bottle industry that is responsible for <a href="https://www.oecd.org/publications/itf-transport-outlook-25202367.htm">40%</a> of global transport emissions. </p><p>“Currently, the bottles of water, soft drinks, and other liquids that you buy are circular in design,” says Saniton Plastic. “Our research has shown that the transportation of these products on ships, trucks, and planes around the globe contributes to <a href="https://climate.mit.edu/explainers/freight-transportation">8%</a> of global greenhouse gas emissions. The question we set out to answer was if we could help to reduce that percentage by introducing a new design for plastic bottles. Our engineers found what we believe is the solution: our interlocking bottle.”</p><p>The typical freight pallet, Saniton Plastic explains, contains wasted space between circular plastic bottles. Eliminating that space became key to its efforts to reduce the logistical impact of plastic on the environment.</p><p>The company states that its interlocking design means that the bottles now fit tightly together. “Without that extra space, more bottles can fit on the pallet,” says Saniton Plastic. “Now picture that increase across the thousands of pallets that are shipped each day, and you can see the potential impact this can have both on businesses and on our environment.” </p><p>The company adds that because each bottle links together with those around it, there is the potential for less usage of shrink wrapping and shipping cartons, as the bottle design itself may help to stabilize pallets.</p><p>“What this all translates to for businesses, we believe, is three things: first, there will now be up to 35% more room on a pallet. Second, they can reduce storage and shipping costs by up to 35% per square foot. Third, emissions from logistics could also be reduced by up to 35%,” Saniton Plastic states. “All because we are eliminating that wasted space.” </p><p>Saniton Plastic hopes that with the launch of its interlocking bottle, its ultimate goal of reducing the environmental and logistical impact of plastic by 35% around the globe may be realized.</p><p><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> is the only plastic bottle manufacturing company in the world with patented technology used to manufacture the interlocking plastic bottle. Founded by CEO Alaa Hattab, the company is reducing the logistical costs of shipping plastic bottles worldwide and is lowering carbon emissions by up to 35%. </i></p><p><i>For more information on </i><a href="https://www.sanitonplastic.com/#about"><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></a><i> and its interlocking plastic bottle design, please see its website or contact:</i></p><p><i>Saniton Plastic LLC</i></p><p><a href="mailto:info@sanitonplastic.com"><i>info@sanitonplastic.com</i></a><br><br> </p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>The 5 Secrets of Excellent Credit: Devin M. Davis Helps You Understand How to Improve Your Score Fast!</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/P1_qizxUzHSVqvIsLyCHe5UpmKym7_s2R1_G_66XdYquPg-Y8XDmCJK2egeE_xM3a2JC6-yTPeXQWVGZ96mC8xcE1nZ4pk17Yy0IVAcVW1YbRDLv_niWhxDTplwx8y0_RD7d6AZnrQfWgmcaQ6BH4Q"></figure><p>If you are struggling with improving your credit score or are concerned about how it might impact your future, you are not alone. “Millions of people have low credit scores and are confused about how to improve them,” says <a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Senior Credit Specialist, Business Coach, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. “That’s why I help them to understand the five secrets of having excellent credit, which is so important in the American financial system.”</p><h2>Secret #1: There are no collection or charge-off accounts on the credit report. </h2><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> explains that if you want to have stellar credit, you need to remove all negative items on your credit report as soon as possible.</p><p>“Having these negative items has a huge negative impact on your credit score especially in the last 2 years, that is a huge impact,” he says. “To fix it, you will ideally have a professional look at it and avoid doing the ‘do it yourself’ kind of thing, which will only make things worse for you in the long run.” </p><h2>Secret #2: Good credit scores are backed by at least four tradelines. </h2><p>A tradeline is basically an account that appears on your credit report. For example, any of your credit cards are considered tradelines. Your car note is a tradeline. Your mortgage is a tradeline. People with great credit typically have 4+ tradelines on their credit report. Credit card tradelines hold the biggest weight when it comes to improving the score.</p><p>“Four is just the minimum - you should have four or more open accounts on your credit report at all times,” Devin advises. “If you don’t have many tradelines, you should think about getting added as an authorized user from maybe a family member. Tradelines, authorized users, and piggybacking are all the same thing. The more accounts you have in good standing on your report, the more solid your credit report will be. I would make sure the card you get added has no missed payments, has a low debt utilization ratio that is under 30%, and has over two years of payment history.”</p><h2>Secret #3: People with excellent credit have an aged tradeline that is at least two years old.</h2><p>Individuals with high credit scores typically have an aged tradeline that is over two years old. Older aged tradelines and higher credit limits correlate to bigger credit score increases. </p><p>“It can be tempting to close old accounts, especially if you just paid them off, but doing so will decrease their age. Instead, leave accounts open and use them a few times a year,” Devin recommends. “That way, the bank won’t close them due to inactivity. After all, you must have credit in order to have a credit score, so this will work to your advantage.” </p><h2>Secret #4: The debt utilization is under 10%. </h2><p>A low debt utilization will help you improve your credit score. To know your percentage, go to your credit monitoring site and look at the Credit Factors section, which will tell you exactly what your utilization is. </p><p>“If your debt is over 30% utilization, your score is automatically dinged,” Devin reveals. “You want your utilization to be as low as possible, preferably between 10-30%, which is the sweet spot. Good is under 30%, better is around 10%, best is around 2% percent, never keep your credit cards at 0% percent. If you keep your credit card at 0 percent, over 6 months your card might get closed by the bank for non use.</p><p>If you are unable to pay down debts, then an authorized user tradeline, one with a high credit limit, will balance out your utilization.” </p><h2>Secret #5: Credit inquiries are kept to a minimum. </h2><p>Try to limit the number of low-hard inquiries to under four on each credit bureau. He says that once you go over four, your score takes a hit. In the end, you could get denied for credit just for having too many hard inquiries.</p><h2>Information about how to manage your credit is available.</h2><p>“The world of credit and how to manage your score can be confusing,” Devin states. “Remember: no matter where you stand, you can always improve your score. Reach out if you ever need guidance. I’ll be more than happy to help you understand how to read a credit report and improve your credit fast so you can feel more financially secure and start getting the approvals you need.” </p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Veteran Devin M. Davis Talks About 10 Military Lessons That Can Lead to Your Success</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jApFc-ezfT-R7s5W9PzyNzu2GFktR6Nm5O0f9wSwwnlpwRCgEBzDXy5pJ4UQ9GmMHgtFc3PgJDaxb_MXnTTUCeVSL0o2BUjHvZAePrV0NJmkHwYla7kSiC8bqTrib1UIBgGlRzLy5-s5uOX9K6eJjjQ"></figure><p><a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Senior Credit Specialist and Business Coach, is also a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who has seen his own life be transformed by the lessons he learned from his mentors during his twenty years of service. The military, he says, is an amazing place to learn hundreds of traits and skills that help men and women become successful in life. Now, <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> is using his experiences as an infantry leader to help those around him understand how to use ten military lessons to build the lives they have dreamed of having. </p><h2>Lesson 1: Manage chaos</h2><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> believes that while there are ways to manage your life and give it order so that you can be productive, chaos is always going to come. “We all know that life cannot be controlled 100%,” he says. “Therefore, it’s crucial that when chaos comes - an emergency, a layoff - you stay mentally on top of it. Instead of the chaos swamping you like a wave washing over a boat, you keep on top of it and stay calm so that you can make wise decisions and be just fine.”</p><h2>Lesson 2: Be mission driven</h2><p>Everyone needs a purpose, something that gives their life meaning and connects them to a greater cause. “Otherwise it’s too easy to drift and feel aimless,” Devin explains. “It’s very important that you have a goal that you want to accomplish, whatever it might be: to find a new job within three months, lower your golf score by five points, or go back to school to get your degree. Remember to stay focused on the mission so that you are more motivated to make the best use of every second of every day.”</p><h2>Lesson 3: Make use of limited resources</h2><p>Sometimes it’s not about having a mission but about understanding you already have the tools to accomplish it. </p><p>“I hear this one a lot,” Devin reveals. “People want to lose weight but can’t afford a gym membership and use the fancy equipment. Well, if money is really tight, they can work out in their own homes and lift gallons of milk!”</p><p>Another limited resource is time. “We all struggle with that one, of course,” he says. “Usually, we have far more of it than we think. It’s often a case of turning off Netflix so that we can jot down our ideas for a book or learn a new skill. Time is precious, so make sure you are using it to its advantage.”</p><h2>Lesson 4: Perform well under pressure</h2><p>Too many people freeze or break down when placed in stressful situations. However, it’s in those moments that we most need to step up. Devin states that significant personal and professional growth comes when we are able to keep calm in crisis situations and deliver our best effort, which will carry us through to the calm waters waiting for us.</p><h2>Lesson 5: Manage risks</h2><p>“The military will teach you to assess risks ahead of time and prepare for them instead of going blindly into a situation, vulnerable to unexpected dangers,” explains Devin. “Before you do anything - move to a different city, invest in a company, try a new diet, whatever it may be - make sure that you evaluate any risks and have a plan for mitigating each one.”</p><h2>Lesson 6: Have a thick skin</h2><p>He says that being assertive and being defensive are completely different. “Yes, you should stand up for yourself in all situations as appropriate. However, it is inevitable that you will meet people of all different types, and you must learn to work with all of them. Sooner or later, you will also receive constructive criticism from them, and being able to receive it in a professional way will go a long way towards your success.”</p><h2>Lesson 7: Be self-disciplined</h2><p>This is one of the Marine Corps’ biggest tenets. “The ability to take personal responsibility for what you do is highly valued in the service,” says Devin. “Being able to set goals for yourself and take steps everyday to achieve them will be vital no matter what stage of life you may be in.”</p><h2>Lesson 8: Exhibit excellent leadership</h2><p>A successful life will include leading others to do the right thing and to achieve aims. Too many people, he thinks, are followers, not leaders.</p><p>“We see the result in our society in our headlines, at our jobs, and in our schools,” he believes. “We need more individuals who will step up and be examples for those around them.”</p><h2>Lesson 9: Learn about other cultures</h2><p>The world has never been bigger or smaller. With technology bringing people from around the globe closer together while divisions and misunderstandings continue to occur, any successful individual will educate themselves on different cultures.</p><p>“Embrace the global community,” Devin advises. “It is incredibly diverse, and choosing to seek out people from other cultures and countries will expose you to new ideas. You will definitely grow as a person because of it.”</p><h2>Devin’s final lesson</h2><p><br>“Be teachable,” he suggests. “It can go against the grain in a society where so many are searching for their share of the spotlight. However, by focusing on being coachable, dependable, and courageous like our military members, you can reach the next level in business and in life.”</p><p> </p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>If Credit Unions and Banks Slugged It Out, Who Would Win? Devin M. Davis Reveals the Answer</p><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ipQjbSYDF73Ue_Fn74kfqBUIFSVyR1wjLySX_JHJj2Hzyin2DmcrkvlU-vsx_dznocBjhQbYkIfLqgiVVEXnFgV7hTaawl0IBcH_7rhAUeROyXZ-G7pD6qMSfQQQtGdY_JsOwbP9E_Ne9FAVye5785k"></figure><p>Ask ten people whether you should use a major bank or a credit union, and you will get eleven different answers. That makes <a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Senior Credit Specialist, Business Coach, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, laugh. “That’s true,” he says. “The pros and cons of each one can make it hard to decide which one is better. If you’re uncertain, you’re not alone. I actually get asked this question a lot, so I’ll give my own opinion on which one is best to go with and why.”</p><h2>The pros of credit unions</h2><p>To understand which one is best for you (and which one <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> prefers), it helps to first understand the benefits of going with a credit union.</p><p>“First, their eligibility requirements are less rigid than those of banks,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> explains. “Checking accounts are generally free, which is a nice perk. If you get a loan from a credit union, you can expect lower interest rates, and their credit cards tend to have higher limits.”</p><h2>The cons of credit unions</h2><p>While there are relatively few disadvantages to using a credit union, they should be considered. Generally, they have fewer physical branches, which can translate to limited access to ATMs.</p><p>“It also means that even if you do have a branch in your city, you may face a bit of a drive to get to it,” says Devin. “Or, if you live relatively close to a branch, that could all change if you decide to move elsewhere.”</p><h2>Pros of major banks</h2><p>As you might expect, if you go with a major bank, you can expect to have access to many convenient locations as well as better technology and apps.</p><p>“They also have a stronger ATM system, all of which contributes to travel being easier, especially abroad,” Devin states. “These are some benefits well-worth considering when you are weighing whether to choose a credit union or bank.”</p><h2>Cons of major banks</h2><p>While banks have multiple points in their favor, they aren’t without their limitations.</p><p>“You will find that their eligibility requirements are stringent,” says Devin. “Also, their interest rates and transaction fees are higher than those of credit unions. And, of course, there is always a line inside, right when you are in a hurry.”</p><h2>Credit union or major bank? Devin explains his preference.</h2><p>He loves using credit unions for his personal accounts because he can get the best interest rates, and he is given the highest limits on credit cards. He also likes that credit unions give him the best rates for all of his cars.</p><p>“The customer service at credit unions is always great, too, which I value,” Devin says. “They are super easy to work with. I like the fact that I own a portion of the company, too. However, most important for me is that they support the small businesses in the area. That’s why between a major bank and a credit union, I choose credit unions.”</p><p>Business accounts, he continues, are another story. In his opinion, Navy Federal and PenFed are the best credit unions if you can get in. </p><p>“The limits are very nice, and Navy Federal has two of the best credit cards,” Devin believes. “The Navy Federal issues cash rewards for some starting out with credit. The card is green in color. The other card, the Navy Federal Flagship, gives very high limits. It is black in color, and to qualify for it, you normally need a higher credit score.”</p><h2>Major bank or credit union - which will you choose?</h2><p>There you have it - the main differences between major banks and credit unions. “When you are making your choice, take your time and really look at the details of each one,” Devin suggests. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and line everything up and compare apples to apples. When you do, you should be able to see which one is better and make the right choice for yourself.”</p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p><p> </p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Success Loves Speed: Devin M. Davis on Why You Must Hurry to Reach the Finish Line</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KTZjAyaPayoGXg29Yo8K35L_jho14EvKgJT4Lg9MFZSpQ2P1R4kIFIvBbwyYO75Gc3ZUh7V1Wt0-F4sb5Gv-XuG6BAMMKNLx9xRjpnaEicKSoQ1gjK6VcdKPqIUpIJsWsz3bU1R_sjfzImdi23PHhAc"></figure><p>Why is it, exactly, that some people find success while others don’t? If everyone has the potential to achieve their life goals, then why do some individuals earn degrees and awards and build sizable retirement funds while others struggle to find their footing well into their forties and fifties? <a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Retired Marine Corps Veteran and creator of a coaching program that accelerates his clients’ personal and professional growth, says the answer often comes down to one of his biggest mantras: success loves speed.</p><p>“Have you ever noticed that successful people are always in a hurry?” he asks. “Sure, in the movies we see wealthy individuals lying around on yachts or hanging out in the trendiest cafes, but that’s not really the reality for those who are achieving their aims. It doesn’t tell the real story of how they got to where they are. When you talk to successful people, you learn that they are compelled to go faster and accomplish more throughout the day.”</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> says that the pace of successful people is fast. They move fast, talk fast, and make decisions quickly. Hesitation or procrastination is foreign to them. Time is just as valuable, if not more so, than money, and they are determined to make the most of every second.</p><p>“It also comes down to their goals and how badly they want to achieve them,” he believes. “They have something that they believe very deeply in, be it a book they want to write, a product they want to bring to the market, or a place where they want to be able to retire. They live and breathe that goal, no matter how difficult it might be, and it compels them to move quickly throughout every day as they reach for it.”</p><p>Successful people understand that reaching their goals does not happen overnight and is instead composed of a series of small steps that must be taken. Each one leads them a little closer to that dream home, the ability to fly around the world, or their own business.</p><p>“They are consumed by taking every step and reaching the finish line so that they can win,” <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> explains. “As the days and weeks pass, they feel that finish line getting closer and closer. That is why they are at a full sprint. The slower they go, the longer they have to wait. The faster they go, the sooner their dreams will be realized.”</p><p>If you are seeking success for yourself, you should be moving so quickly that people around you are telling you to slow down a bit. While Devin doesn’t recommend overworking yourself, he does say that with speed, you have the ability to shorten the amount of time it takes to turn your goal into a successful outcome.</p><p>“Speed empowers you to take action and turn your idea into success. Having the ability to make decisions quickly is a gamechanger,” he says. “Remember: success loves speed.”</p><p>Now, how big of a hurry are you in?</p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Devin M. Davis Reveals 6 Easy Tips for Your Child to Have a Great Credit Score By Age 25</p><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9X-nzAQmky1663MhAwHvRJSWx77PzN195QqppS2173b43JhQY3fZwvSWfP6vUHkV5XBSiTR_g4gVx6KB0sWRmDgr-wvf7lrGnqLfhDBDHeODmQEgMbTaFA7Bz3KjQPg-Wau91MR7b1IvY5aaqd8XQN4"></figure><p><a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Senior Credit Specialist, Business Coach, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, believes that the need for having great credit is never going to go away. “With car loans, apartment rentals, school loans, and mortgages, just to name a few, everyone needs excellent credit,” he says. “If you are a parent, it is never too late to start thinking about how to help your children build their own credit super early, super fast, and, best of all, free.”</p><p>“Free” in the world of credit is almost unheard of, but <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> assures parents that building stellar credit for their children is, indeed, free. It is crucial that they do this so that their kids can eventually have their first car, their first apartment, or their first credit card. </p><p>“I know what you’re thinking: what about cosigning?” he says. “That’s the cool part - parents don’t have to be cosigners for their children. Instead, by taking some easy steps, they can help their children have close to an 800-credit score by the time they are 25. I have seen it happen, and I’ll show you how it’s done.”</p><h2>Step 1: Get your children into the public record</h2><p>The first step, one of the most crucial, is to enter your children into the public record by going to the website <a href="http://www.optoutprescreen.com">www.optoutprescreen.com</a>, which is the official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance.</p><p>“By doing this, banks and lenders can easily verify your children for faster approvals rates. By opting in, you might even start getting some offers in the mail. I would start doing this when your children are around 17 or 18 years old,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> advises. “This is a great way to get them on the right path to good credit.”</p><h2>Step 2: Open a bank account for your child.</h2><p>The second step is to help your child open up a checking and/or savings account early in their teen years. “Most banks will let children have accounts starting at age fourteen so long as the parents are co-owners,” he says. “This has multiple advantages. First, it’s another way for children to quickly get into the public record. Second, it gives them structure and helps them learn about proper money management, all of which are key to building great credit by the time they are in their twenties.”</p><h2>Step 3: Encourage your child to get their first job.</h2><p>Getting a job as a teenager will be huge. Devin advises that in order to build excellent credit, your child should start working as early as possible so that they get into banking systems. “That trail of steady income will help build a positive picture for the banks to consider when deciding whether or not to give your child a car loan, for example.”</p><h2>Step 4: Consider allowing your child to be an authorized user on your credit card.</h2><p>“This is called tradelines or piggybacking,” Devin explains. “In order to add them to your credit cards, you must have a perfect payment history and a debt utilization ratio that is under 30%. A credit card history that is more than two years old would be the best scenario. You can allow your child to become an authorized user when they are sixteen.”</p><h2>Step 5: Put a household bill in your child’s name. </h2><p>When your child is around age 16 or 17, consider putting a bill, such as the Internet or phone, in their name. This simple step allows them to experience the responsibility of paying a bill on time each month as well as be entered in the public record.</p><h2>Step 6: Help your child get a secure credit card.</h2><p>“This is different from your traditional credit card, as it must be backed by a cash deposit from your child,” Devin says. “Most banks will issue these when a person turns eighteen, and it’s an effective way to build strong credit.”</p><h2>The takeaway for parents concerned about their children’s credit scores</h2><p>It is never too early to set your child on the road to having strong credit as an adult. “It is one of the biggest gifts you could ever give them,” Devin believes. “With some research and preparation, you can set them up to have a nearly perfect credit score by the time they are in their mid-twenties.”</p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Devin M. Davis: What Will You Discover On the Other Side of Fear?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/JZPzBo9WcKI4CHkztygvTvLrZtVEE5IhFuIkU4A6miu_6gsZbPePwnkIZ34LGKV7SPWcs4zeGs8yJg_LjFlesD5q4ZR52MSiFTigWtr504BIdEprKtM4qCDmG1jZCds46NXXAsVWxfnMyBVvIH8-7ds"></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p>There’s a key scene in <i>Rudy</i>, the true story about the 5’6” walk-on who against all odds played football for Notre Dame, that epitomizes one of <a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>’ deepest beliefs. The Retired Marine Corps Veteran, Author, Business Coach, and Senior Credit Specialist says that if you want to succeed in life, you have to play to win, not to lose.</p><p> </p><p>“Rudy Ruettiger had wanted to play for the Fighting Irish, one of the greatest football teams at the time, for all of his life. There was just one problem: he was at least six inches shorter than the other players and weighed practically nothing in comparison,” <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> recounts. “Yet, he was determined to prove he could keep up with a national champion football team.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> says that when Rudy went up against a player during practice, he stared the other guy right in the eye. “It was the classic ‘I’m going to destroy you’ expression. The coach blew the whistle, Rudy surged forward - and was knocked flat on his back. Again, and again, and again.”</p><p> </p><p>Anyone familiar with the story will know that despite this less than promising beginning, Rudy prevailed and got to suit up to play against Georgia Tech in the film’s finale. Devin thinks this perfectly illustrates the reality that whatever your goal might be, you won’t reach it if you play to lose.</p><p> </p><p>“Have you ever thought about whether you are playing to win or to lose?” Devin asks. “Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of people about their lives, including whether or not they are really happy with what they’re doing and achieving. Almost immediately, I can sense if the person is playing to win or if they are playing to lose.”</p><p> </p><p>People who are playing to lose, he explains, are playing it safe. They are coloring within the lines and staying within their comfort zones. They have set rules for themselves: they won’t get on that dance floor and risk making a fool of themselves even though their feet are secretly tapping to the music. </p><p> </p><p>“It could be the individual who makes it to age fifty without ever having been challenged or fulfilled by their career,” says Devin. “They have chosen a job that pays the bills, which is a blessing, but deep down, they know they would rather be doing something else. They worry, however, that they are too old, too established, too-something to take a chance and go after work that is more meaningful for them. They are playing defensively, not offensively, and seeing the results day in, day out.”</p><p> </p><p>Those who are not afraid to take on gigantic football players and risk being snapped like a twig, however, approach each day differently. “The interesting thing about these people is that they are not, in fact, fearless,” says Devin. “They are not immune to anxiety about the future. Instead, they refuse to allow it to stop them. They keep their eyes on what they want to accomplish and focus on being a champion. They approach every moment of every day with the intention of winning - even if they don’t.”</p><p> </p><p>Why is it that some people play to win and others don’t? Are some individuals just naturally wired or driven to succeed?</p><p> </p><p>“Perhaps, but I think that’s a little too simplistic,” Devin answers. “Yes, some people are innately confident or assertive and so go after what they want without reservations. What is far more inspiring, in my opinion, is when a person struggles internally with their self-doubts vs. that college degree they want to earn or that new skill they would like to learn. When they choose to ignore their fear or perceived limitations and go after their dream, that is heroic.”</p><p> </p><p>If you really want to succeed in life, you have to fight. You must take some risks even when you want to run the other way. “Taking risks is not the same thing as being unwise,” Devin allows. “Don’t jump out of an airplane without a parachute. It does mean, though, that if you want to see your life be transformed and live life on a higher level, you will have to step through the fear. When you do, what you discover about yourself and your true potential will convince you to say goodbye to self-doubt forever.”</p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Devin Davis: What Would Our Crazy World Look Like If Everyone Were Their Own Heroes?</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KiLRglcBpG6_oVAhvBCwf3ohKWXmXASntX-grhaUDJVSxIhWPq6beOlgrrOlBO4LGuz8t-V3BuGN-wo_4i-Wkm9Bu_BKYJ8svH9FraweLbbEl9-N-1r-QnPI5ih4dVUf_Y_z3_w9KRSkFbKPSXDezRU"></figure><p> </p><p>Retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran <a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, who is now a successful Business Coach and Senior Credit Specialist, is well-known for his mentorship of young Marines. For over twenty years, he taught leadership and guided servicemen and women through some of the same questions we all face, only juxtaposed against the sacrifices and pressures of a military career. “Those conversations and experiences taught me a lot about people,” Devin recalls, “including that no matter how gifted we all are, many of us are burdened with ghosts that hinder our efforts to live stronger, healthier lives. I often found myself asking the Marine one question: what would happen in their life if they were their own hero?”</p><p> </p><p>The question and its answer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> thinks, are vital to the ability of any person to reach their full potential personally and professionally. He is a firm believer that every person has their own unique strengths and can achieve anything they set out to do. </p><p> </p><p>“However, life happens,” he says. “People have turbulent childhoods and must heal from the trauma. They may make poor choices and have to deal with the fallout. Whatever it is that happens, so often individuals feel paralyzed to effect change in their lives no matter how talented they might actually be.”</p><p> </p><p>This was often what <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a> would discover when he was talking to the other Marines. He could see that they had innate leadership skills or the potential to do more and be more, but the weight of their pasts was clinging to them, whispering that they could not, in fact, go forward and were instead destined to fail.</p><p> </p><p>“That’s when I suggested that they be their own heroes,” says Devin. “I encouraged them to step forward and to challenge that false vision of what they could do.”</p><p> </p><p>He also reminded them that the world is always whizzing by us. Time never stops and instead just keeps ticking inexorably whether we act or not. So, as we stand paralyzed with indecision and self-doubts, life continues to pass us by, and we lose opportunities that may never come again. </p><p> </p><p>“We talked about the reality that very few people, no matter how well-intentioned they might be, will notice that you are standing there frozen, in need of help,” Devin believes. “They are too busy to see you most of the time. That means that when we are stuck, it is on each of us to take the first step and test who we think we are.”</p><p> </p><p>Devin saw many Marines improve their lives when they chose to become their own heroes. “Sometimes it was the guy who was dead-sure that he couldn’t do another pushup, that he was just going to fail if he tried,” he recalls. “Other times, it was someone who was certain that they were worthless because of what they had been told as a child. When each person challenged their own self-perception and took a step beyond it, that was heroic. It meant they were breaking free of their pasts and learning who they really were. That was freedom for them and a blessing for me to witness.”</p><p> </p><p>The importance of being your own hero and transforming your own mentality and life cannot be understated. In the end, the only person who can take that first step, Devin says, is you.</p><p> </p><p>“Listen to your inner dialogue throughout the day and notice what you are telling yourself,” he recommends. “What are those negative ideas or fears that are going through your mind? Be your own hero and choose to find out if they are really true. So often, they are not, and when you discover your true capabilities, that’s when you discover who you really are and can share that gift with the world.” </p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. As the author of Business Credit Secrets and the builder of </i><a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com"><i>Boost Score Now</i></a><i>, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Devin Davis
<p>Devin Davis on Why the 5 F’s of Life Are So Important to Complete Success</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HmBPNGwTqj_dXZVJSr_OgI11CxADog0bfxBG42X9XMWljENQYb-ttrB6t1F6UZpwGllMiUIlqAAyInhtpbko1kV2wI_oZtVp6eONMVnXdbZrIlZcuP0PuWXTZkdRgfe4gS1EXZytf_TNAhUdwuAxaHA"></figure><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.devinmdavis.com">Devin M. Davis</a>, a Senior Credit Specialist, Business Coach, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, is the guy you wish you had for a neighbor - not because he’s willing to water your lawn while you’re on vacation (he is) but because he likes to use his experiences to help others to improve their lives. As the author of <i>Business Credit Secrets</i> and the builder of <a href="http://www.boostscorenow.com">Boost Score Now</a>, a financial services company, Devin has worked hard since his days in the Corps to find success as an entrepreneur. Now, as his career continues to grow, he is guiding more people to understand how they, too, can be content and successful.</p><p>“I get a lot of questions on how I created the life I wanted for myself,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdevindavis/">Devin</a> reflects. “I think it’s because there are so many individuals who are dissatisfied with how their lives are going. Perhaps you are one of them. Your life might not be terrible, but it might not be exactly what you want it to be, either. Maybe you’re just stuck and don’t know how to propel yourself forward. Either way, I understand, and the 5 F’s of Life can provide you with the direction you need. They are a must for complete success.”</p><p>The first F stands for Faith. “This is a tricky one because what, exactly, people have faith in will differ,” says <a href="https://devinmdavis.com/bio">Devin</a>. “So, first you must define what you have complete trust or confidence in when times get tough. Typically it’s something bigger than yourself. Perhaps it’s God or the universe. Maybe it’s your own abilities or the reality that tomorrow always has the potential to be better.”</p><p>However faith is defined, Devin states that it is crucial that a person devote themselves to it each day. With so many obstacles coming at them, they will need their faith to see themselves through them. “You cannot reach success without faith,” Devin says. “Devoting yourself to it each day will keep you grounded and help you to navigate the inevitable bumps in the road as you journey to success.”</p><p>Family is the second F. “Again, how you define this may be different from other people: you might call your family your spouse and children while someone else might say their family is their close group of friends,” says Devin. “Regardless, family is crucial for you to have complete success. We all have an innate need for companionship and authentic relationships with others. If you neglect your family as you pursue financial success, you may achieve your goals but at a price that leaves you empty.”</p><p>The third F, Fitness, makes Devin laugh a little. “Let’s face it - none of us are getting any older,” he says. “Your body is the only one you will ever have, and you are not going to attain complete success without taking care of yourself every day. Be sure that you are treating your body with kindness by eating right, exercising, and staying fit. There are no real Benjamin Buttons on this planet, so stay in tune with how you feel as you get older. Your health will always be a primary part of your success.”</p><p>The fourth F, Devin continues, is Finance. While this is what many people think of when they picture being successful, he cautions that it is actually far deeper than they might realize. </p><p>“Yes, we all want the big bank accounts, but how many stories have you heard of people who won the lottery and then went broke?” he asks. “When I say Finance, I am talking about structure and discipline. Financial success cannot come if you don’t first have the right mentality about money and about how to put it to work for you. So, before you pursue financial success, be sure that you understand how to manage it responsibly when it does finally come your way - and it will.”</p><p>The final F is Fulfillment. Devin has known individuals who were wealthy and at the top of their careers but were not fulfilled. “It’s actually a very lonely, empty place to be,” he believes. “We all have a deep yearning to be useful and to use our skills for a higher purpose. People who pursue success without examining themselves and giving voice to their inner desires will often live flat, even meaningless lives. Every truly successful person I have ever known has always felt the joy of fulfillment.”</p><p>Devin believes that by committing themselves to the 5 F’s each day, everyone can be successful in all areas of their lives. “Remember: the definition of success can be different depending on who you ask,” he says. “Don’t get wrapped up in whatever anyone else is doing. Instead, just focus on the 5 F’s in your own life in whatever order you decide to tackle them. You’ll be surprised at how soon your life begins to change for the better.”</p><p><i>Devin M. Davis is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and self-made entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses, including a business coaching company and a financial services business. A financial expert, he has taught and studied finance, credit, business, money, motivation and leadership for many years. Devin is using what he knows about attaining success to help more people understand that there really are no elevators to success - only the stairs that they choose to walk up, one step at a time. </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
20 Mar, 2023
Justin Ramsaran
<p>R Group Works with Medical Device Companies to Develop Data Strategy Around Interoperability Platform for Healthcare</p><p>NEW YORK, New York–<a href="https://www.rgrp.co/">R Group</a>, a leader in digital healthcare transformation and Interoperability as a Service (IaaS), has announced it is collaborating with global cardiac medical device manufacturer Fukuda Denshi UK to integrate its innovative technology for Fukuda’s interoperability connectivity platform to connect disparate clinical systems. R Group, founded by Justin Ramsaran and industry experts, is working in coordination with global medical device manufacturers to help hospitals and medical facilities to become technologically driven and workflow focused. R Group’s collaboration with Fukuda Denshi UK has created innovative ways to develop clinical data strategies for various healthcare systems throughout the UK and empower teams by reducing the friction encountered when adopting new technologies.</p><p> </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2t9U8PGbcngpVYXZ_TRJf20HS_RkuHv2_Ov24LZ7RG8SEO129Iw3BSNWqqLIqCCBgEeLT5cdUCJydLy3pBTu8uMB7O_Nyx_bSduLX8hyBwG53NrI05hdqvTIdGPwmWgEk4EoYB5rZKROnMp_NSbMAGw"></figure><p> </p><p>In today's digital world, healthcare providers are seeking innovative ways to improve patient outcomes, and this has led to a surge in the use of digital health technologies. One of the latest digital health technologies is an open healthcare software architecture, which allows healthcare providers to develop interoperable software solutions that can communicate with each other seamlessly. </p><p>“This approach can unlock the full potential of healthcare data, and we are using it to create next-generation connectivity for healthcare with an open healthcare software architecture,” says Ramsaran. “We are collaborating with medical device manufacturers to develop an open framework for interoperability for healthcare systems. Our mutual goal is to create cutting-edge technology that connects the unconnected medical devices found in hospitals and optimize clinical workflows.” </p><p>Fukuda Denshi UK, one of the forefront leaders in patient monitoring, has looked to R Group in developing solutions around interoperability to reduce the current fragmentation within the industry. As siloed data systems continue to plague the healthcare system with inefficiencies that impact patients downstream, clinical teams are heavily reliant on the data from various data systems; when they fail, it creates an impact throughout the hospital. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iplUlyy53tU5TZcDXAu6eNyuHVVvM10DROPX0IzO2C9uYgZgnVize1618kghrufwZr_eIJLnpdgAR531Jbq8p8pYor2wY0dug_QEIrKjOHZgxfhROmL3XmodSdKIGWZuZnJ72asQcyTykNFhBUF_iCg"></figure><p> R Group is focused on developing digital healthcare data strategies and has created an open healthcare software architecture that provides the necessary infrastructure for healthcare providers to build and deploy interoperable software solutions with reduced friction. This architecture is built on open standards and protocols, providing flexibility, interoperability, and scalability. This approach allows healthcare providers to integrate data from various sources, such as electronic health records (EHRs), medical devices, wearables, and other sensors, and bring them together into a single data repository. </p><p>R Group is developing an ecosystem to allow clinicians and device developers like Fukuda Denshi UK to collaborate more effectively by reducing friction in data and increasing clinical outcomes. Clinical data tools such as R Group’s latest “open space” device connector enables end users to integrate with ease, and it empowers users to become data scientists without a deep learning curve. </p><p>“Our goal is patient-centric care for everyone in healthcare. Providing treatment customized to each patient is challenging, but with technology, no matter the demographic, patient population, and area, we can create a more proactive diagnostic system. Each patient deserves quality treatment which meets or supasses the standard of care,” says Ramsaran. </p><p><i>R Group was created to challenge the conventional by being unconventional. It combines the concepts of rapid development from the software world with the utility needs of healthcare to foster innovation. Workflow Focused, Technology Driven.</i></p><p><i>Credit: </i><a href="https://www.fukuda.co.uk/"><i>Fukuda Denshi UK</i></a><br><i>For more information about R Group, please see its </i><a href="https://www.rgrp.co/"><i>website</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Adrian DeMuth, R Group</i><br><i>(646) 389-3759</i><br><i>adrian</i><a href="mailto:justin@rgrp.co"><i>@rgrp.co</i></a><i> </i></p><p>____________________________________________________________________</p><p>CORRECT NEW APPROVED ARTICLE </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHpwn3swsEPpGOef-tGaE09Rt4ymTWYCbphr5XBstX0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZHpwn3swsEPpGOef-tGaE09Rt4ymTWYCbphr5XBstX0/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
23 Nov, 2022
Justin Ramsaran
<p>R Group: Driving Change by Enabling Digital Transformation for Legacy Healthcare Systems </p><p>As our society becomes more dependent on technology, in-tune companies seek to modernize their operational systems. This transition is essential for the healthcare sector as well. Although the United States has one of the most advanced hospital systems in the world, the pandemic has exposed many shortcomings. </p><p>“Many of the medical devices found in hospitals are still not connected to electronic medical systems,” says Justin Ramsaran, the CEO of <a href="https://www.rgrp.co/">R Group</a>, which is focused on providing solutions for healthcare’s most prevalent issues. “The problem is that the information on those devices is not unified throughout the care continuum, resulting in cascading, costly errors. We are solving this with our simplified health-tech platform that connects these unconnected medical devices and optimizes them for the 21st century. All medical personnel, no matter where they are in a hospital, will now be able to access the full history of a patient’s stay.” </p><p>Ramsaran further elaborates that the legacy systems are fragmented leading to the issues that hospitals face today. This current situation cannot continue as is, almost demanding a transformation of their operations. In many legacy systems, devices and software solutions are fragmented throughout the care continuum. This disconnect between these siloed data systems creates clinical inefficiencies that hinder innovation and grossly impact the quality of patient care. </p><p>“Healthcare interoperability as a whole is a large ecosystem that encompasses technology solutions, medical devices, clinical users, and patients,” Ramsaran states. “Healthcare systems need health-tech solutions - both software and hardware - that can seamlessly integrate into their environments, operating almost like the connective tissue that holds together data systems. Over the last twelve years or so, many systems, ranging from medical devices to EMRs, were built for utility but were not an open platform for data exchanges within interoperability. This was considered minor, but ten years later and in the midst of a pandemic, it was seen how vital interoperability systems were and will continue to be for patient data exchanges.” </p><p>Ramsaran sees the solution to be the empowerment of healthcare systems by redefining the status quo and thinking outside the box. His company, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rgrp">R Group,</a> seeks to carry out these solutions by integrating medical devices with its health-tech. Integration leads to the health-tech optimizing workflow, eliminating operational inefficiencies, and improving clinical decision-making - all within one platform. These solutions enhance visibility across healthcare departments and multi-unit care teams with vendor-agnostic connectivity solutions. </p><p>“Our pragmatic approach is to leverage the speed from the agile software world and combine it with healthcare standards to develop a health-tech solution that encapsulates everything from the platform to the ecosystem,” says Ramsaran. “We are reducing hospital overheads, simplifying the interoperability stack, increasing clinical efficiencies, and empowering new solutions. Our Open Health Architecture platform is an ecosystem that connects unconnected devices and data systems, resulting in more flexibility and accuracy within hospitals.” </p><p>R Group focuses on Products/Services designed around Interoperability as a Service, which creates connectivity between various clinical systems to create a unified platform within hospitals. A few of the core components of its program include </p><p>R Connect: Interoperability Data Exchange, </p><p>RCX: Data Capture Device, </p><p>Analog-RS: Legacy Connectivity </p><p>Combined with R Group’s solutions, their CAS (Clinical Application Specialists) are subject matter experts on clinical workflows, data solutions, and interoperability to enable rapid adoption for new digital systems. By connecting the unconnected with transformative AI and its white-labeled device connectivity engine, R Group optimizes clinical workflows and improves patient care. </p><p>“R Group’s platform enables the healthcare ecosystem to move at the speed of thought. This allows hospital staff to refocus on the core of patient care and enables confidence to make clinical decisions with informed data to impact patient lives,” Ramsaran says. </p><p>R Group understands the healthcare industry’s immense need to connect all devices on one health-tech platform. “The advantages to doing so are significant,” says Ramsaran. “With a connectivity solution that is driven by tech and focuses the workflow, they will be able to reduce readmissions and operate more smoothly. R Group’s low-code/no code health-tech platform eliminates issues that are common with legacy systems and gives hospital staff the support they need the most. When we see unified data systems and reduced operational silos, we will really see what hospitals can do for their patients.” </p><p> </p><p> </p>
25 May, 2023
Charles Sanders
<p>Rose Sanders Law Firm to Offer Its Personal Injury Litigation Services Nationally in 2023 </p><p> </p><p>HOUSTON, Texas–<a href="https://rosesanderslaw.com/">Rose Sanders Law Firm, PLLC</a>, whose personal injury lawyers have collected over $20MM for their clients since 2018, has announced that it will be opening offices in Los Angeles and Albuquerque in 2023. The firm, which was originally founded by attorney <a href="https://rosesanderslaw.com/attorney/rose-erica/">Erica Rose Sanders</a> before she partnered with her husband, <a href="https://rosesanderslaw.com/attorney/sanders-charles/">Charles “Chuck” Sanders</a> in 2020, will be bringing its expertise in car accidents, defamation, family law, wrongful death, and other areas to clients across the Southern and Western United States. </p><p> </p><p>“We are very excited about opening our new offices in California and New Mexico,” says Charles Sanders. “With the success of our locations in Houston, Dallas, McAllen, and El Paso, we decided that now is the right time for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rosesanderslaw/">Rose Sanders Law Firm</a> to expand outside of Texas. We are ready to assist more people who have been in accidents with pursuing justice from the negligent parties and their insurance providers.” </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rosesanderslaw/">Rose Sanders Law Firm</a> states that the Los Angeles office will be the first to open in 2023 and will be located in the Beverly Hills area. The firm’s office in downtown Albuquerque will open in the fall of 2023. </p><p> </p><p>“In 2024, we plan to open our seventh office in Atlanta, at which time we will reevaluate our business plan and determine if it is the right time to launch locations in New York City or Chicago,” says <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosesanderslaw/?hl=en">Rose Sanders Law Firm</a>. “Within the next five years, we plan to have approximately twenty offices throughout the United States, amplifying our ability to handle complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation for clients.” </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rose-sanders-law-firm/">Rose Sanders Law Firm</a> also reveals that Erica Rose Sanders was given the Rising Star Award in October 2022 for her courtroom record of defending family law clients and for her commitment to the legal field. </p><p> </p><p>“We are thrilled for Erica, who has worked tirelessly for justice for family law clients and accident victims across Texas,” <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdm5HS4h/">Rose Sanders Law Firm</a> states. “We know that in 2023, she will continue to put the needs of our clients first and use her skills to help them obtain the best possible outcome.” </p><p> </p><p>Rose Sanders Law Firm invites anyone who has been injured in a car accident to check out its online <a href="https://rosesanderslaw.com/blog/">resources</a> or schedule a free consultation. “While the process can be confusing, our attorneys will do their best to make it easier and help you understand your legal options. Remember: we will be with you every step of the way and always ensure that you feel heard.” </p><p> </p><p><i>At </i><a href="https://rosesanderslaw.com/about-rose-sanders-law/"><i>Rose Sanders Law Firm, PLLC</i></a><i>, attorneys use their wide variety of experience to help people with cases related to personal injury, defamation, and entertainment law. Its current offices are in Houston, Dallas, and McAllen, with new locations to be launched in Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and Atlanta. Clients work with the same knowledgeable lawyer throughout the entire legal process and are given a personalized case strategy for their legal matter. Call 713-221-3773 to schedule a free consultation with one of Rose Sanders Law Firm’s lawyers.</i> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://g.co/kgs/zj8t1z"><i>Charles Sanders</i></a><i> is the CEO of Rose Sanders Law Firm, PLLC and managing partner. While working as an insurance adjuster and claims counsel for insurance companies, Charles experienced the tactics that major insurance companies employ against injured claimants. After successfully defending, adjusting, and managing many multimillion-dollar wrongful death/medical malpractice cases, Charles learned that the best way to beat these companies is to employ their own tactics against them. Today, he brings his knowledge and experience to Rose Sanders Law Firm, PLLC. </i> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://g.co/kgs/X7ZxVM"><i>Erica Rose Sanders</i></a><i> is the founding partner and CFO of Rose Sanders Law Firm. Erica graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and attended Emory University. While at the University of Houston Law Center, she was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and chaired the Moore's School of Music Gala. She was an honoree and speaker for the Human Rights Gala. Erica completed a summer clerkship at the law office of Dan Cogdell, a nationally prominent White Collar Defense attorney.</i> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
12 May, 2023
Ronnie Shalev
<p>Shalwin Properties Acquires 88-Unit Apartment Complex in KS, Expands Investments into Oil & Gas and Other Asset Classes</p><p>WICHITA, KS–<a href="https://www.shalwinproperties.com/about-us/">Shalwin Properties</a>, whose mission is to help other professionals build and protect their wealth so they can reclaim their lives and freedom, has announced the expansion of its real estate portfolio into Wichita, Kansas. With the acquisition of an 88-unit apartment complex near the downtown of the city, the company now manages over $184MM in assets and 1,418 units across three states. Additionally, founder Dr. Ronnie Shalev reveals that <a href="https://www.shalwinproperties.com/home">Shalwin Properties</a> has also begun investing in oil and gas, build-to-rent developments, and private equity funds.</p><figure class="image"><img 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puts your money to work!</i></p><p>“For much of 2023, we have been actively seeking out new investment opportunities and conducting research into markets around the country. After deciding to invest in Wichita and spending time looking at different properties around the city, we were very happy to acquire our new complex at a discounted price,” says Dr. Ronnie Shalev. “We will be in Wichita for the long term, and we are currently managing the renovations with an eye on increasing its value.”</p><p>Shalwin Properties goal is to help investors to diversify their portfolios through passive alternative investing; the company has begun expanding into alternative asset classes other than real estate. Its leadership is exploring oil and gas opportunities in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico as well as build-to-rent developments in Arizona, Texas, and North Carolina. Shalwin Properties is also looking into providing private equity opportunities for investors.</p><p> </p><p>“Our company has grown rapidly since its inception, and as we have scaled up, we have laid the foundation for offering our clients other asset classes in addition to real estate,” Dr. Shalev states. “Throughout 2023, we will continue to leverage our capital and expertise to take Shalwin Properties to the next level and offer our clients more exciting options for their own portfolios.”</p><p><i>Shalwin Properties was started by Dr. Ronnie Shalev, a board-certified ER physician turned real estate investor, and her husband, Ben Winski. The company’s mission is to help professionals to invest in alternative assets. For more information on Shalwin Properties, its new acquisitions, and its portfolio, please see </i><a href="https://www.shalwinproperties.com/"><i>https://www.shalwinproperties.com/</i></a><i> or contact:</i></p><p><i>Dr. Ronnie Shalev, Shalwin Properties</i><br><a href="mailto:info@shalwinproperties.com"><i>info@shalwinproperties.com</i></a><i> </i></p>
17 Nov, 2022
Nicky Fiorentino
<p>The Meatery and Wagyu: This Isn’t Your Average Beef</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sZD_V-5HfXqww4X6yfXsBqWot4ls9liMjgYqlNzO00vlqYXbRafm4IflgkUJqbIeE6vbM_O5yBvtL0TmcYbP3UctMKqK_gYLsHQQihFbTnIzieOzzxL9n96-GSAEEQVVl6VB8IH38-D4tkcAq9A7P60"></figure><p>For years, the rich, buttery flavor of <a href="http://themeatery.com">wagyu beef</a> could only be dreamed of by most steak enthusiasts. Served in upscale restaurants, the delicacy from Japan was prized by meat lovers for its marbling and distinct taste. Like anything that outdoes its competition, <a href="http://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">Japanese A5 wagyu steak</a> came with a cost too high for the average beef eater. With a little innovation, hard work, and persistence, however, Nicholas Fiorentino, CEO and Founder of <a href="http://themeatery.com/collections/japanese-a5-wagyu">The Meatery</a>, has changed the wagyu beef scene, ultimately helping anyone who is curious, or even passionate, about wagyu burgers to try them without having to find the nearest four-star restaurant.</p><p>“I founded <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMeateryShop">The Meatery</a> back in 2020 during the shutdown to help out a lot of people who could no longer eat <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/american-wagyu">American wagyu</a> and other premium meats in restaurants,” Nicholas explains. “While we all eventually adjusted to being at home for such a long time, we remained, at heart, people - despite the pandemic, we wanted to continue eating our favorite meats, such as <a href="https://themeatery.com/collections/wagyu-burgers">wagyu burgers</a>. As I listened to people talk about how much they were missing the restaurant experience and wagyu beef, I decided to step up and create The Meatery to be an online supplier of wagyu. It really resonated with the community, and The Meatery has taken off from there.”</p><p>Nicholas says that one of his first jobs was to help people understand what, exactly, wagyu is and why it is so different from other types of meat. Wagyu, he continues, can literally be translated into “Japanese cow” and can only be found in four types of cattle. </p><p>“Wagyu, in essence, is prized because of its abundance of fat, which looks like marbling,” Nick explains. “While there are certain types of fatty meats that you probably want to avoid, that’s not the case with wagyu beef. The more fat there is, the more delicious it is going to be. It is what makes it so different from any other meat you have probably tried.”</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeatery/?hl=en">The Meatery</a> quickly became the center of wagyu on the Internet, with word spreading about the California company that was able to supply its customers with American wagyu, wagyu beef, wagyu steak, and other fine meats. The company has become so popular that it opened its second retail storefront in San Diego in May 2022 and plans to establish more in 2023 as it increases its American and Canadian customer base.</p><p>“Being the Founder of a company that has grown quickly has taught me a lot about entrepreneurship and the importance of customer loyalty,” he believes. “As you might expect, expanding from the Internet to brick-and-mortar storefronts has been very expensive, and the repeat business we see each month has been incredibly helpful with offsetting the acquisition costs. I will never stop being grateful for our customers.”</p><p>He reveals that in the midst of working with suppliers to obtain wagyu beef, wagyu steak, and American wagyu from farms that treat their stock humanely, he has met a lot of people from all walks of life and formed relationships with them.</p><p>“As you might expect, wagyu burgers are a new idea for a lot of backyard grillers,” Nicholas states. “I get a lot of questions about the best way to cook wagyu beef without losing its flavor or texture. I realized that a lot of people are curious about the ins and outs of wagyu, so along the way, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themeatery">The Meatery</a> has become an information source for at-home chefs who want to know more about cooking this meat.”</p><p>One man, he says, wanted to know about the different parts of a cow and what they are used for, so Nicholas created a graphic that breaks down where the flank, chuck, etc. are located, the type of steak they make, and why. Another customer was uncertain about the differences between wagyu steak and angus steak, so Nicholas created a blog to explain those nuances and other topics.</p><p>The most popular question concerns how wagyu beef becomes so marbled. “It’s a combination of a very precise, grain-diet and a lifestyle that prevents the cattle from becoming stressed,” he answers. “Plus, they come from a cold climate and just naturally have more fat, which is spread intramuscularly instead of sitting on top of the muscles. It all contributes to the marbling that makes wagyu so famous.”</p><p>As The Meatery was recently accepted into the Kobe Beef Association, it is now one of the few providers in the United States that is authorized to see genuine Kobe beef. With the honor, Nick sees a strong future for The Meatery.</p><p>“We are about all things wagyu, of course,” he says. “However, we are also about community, one that is always willing to answer questions about a wonderfully delicious meat. Even if you just want to know the difference between American and Australian wagyu, don’t be afraid to ask. Be careful, though - once you enter the world of wagyu, it will be very difficult to leave!”</p><p><i>The Meatery was founded in 2020 by marketing executive Nicholas Fiorentino. It has quickly become one of the top suppliers of wagyu steak, wagyu beef, wagyu burgers, and American wagyu. For more information, please see </i><a href="http://www.themeatery.com"><i>www.themeatery.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><p> </p>
06 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>Boxabl Redefines Sustainability with the Casita, the Little House that Unpacks in an Hour</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p>It’s safe to say that for a company to get the attention of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>, its idea must be visionary and its leadership bold. It explains, then, the 110,000-strong waitlist that <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a>, founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a>, is enjoying for its Casita, a $50,000 house that unpacks in an hour: when word got out that Musk had bought one of Boxabl’s three prototypes, orders, already strong, went through the roof. Now, as Boxabl goes public and offers its shares to investors, interest is increasing in the company that may redefine not only the tiny home space but the housing industry itself.</p><p>The Boxabl story is one of practicality and ingenuity. Back in 2017, <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a> could see that the current way of building homes - out in the hot sun or rain with hammers and sweat equity - wasn’t sustainable in the long term. </p><p>“Homes were simply too expensive for far too many people to afford,” says Galiano. “Yes, we were all used to that production model, but it resulted in houses that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paolo and I foresaw a different way: we could produce homes in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>, which would dramatically lower both their labor and overhead costs.”</p><p>For inspiration, the two men looked at the automobile industry, whose factories regularly turn out new cars by the hour. With the construction of vehicles choreographed with the utmost precision, Paolo and Galiano could see the potential for an assembly line of houses. The building system would work like Legos: different configurations able to stack and connect at the preference of the homeowner.</p><p>“The biggest question we asked ourselves was ‘why not?’” Paolo says. “Why couldn’t it be done? When it came down to it, it was 100% possible, and we jumped right into building the capability to produce a finished home at the rate of one every minute.”</p><p>The Casita is Boxabl's first product, a studio apartment configuration complete with a kitchen, bathroom, and appliances. Its design was crucial. Boxabl’s Founders knew that they would need to show that the Casita was of high quality, sustainable, and made to last for generations, so they obsessed over every detail. </p><p>“Weather was a huge factor for us,” Galiano reveals. “A lot of work went into making sure that the Casita would be capable of withstanding the elements. We chose to use steel, concrete, and EPS foam, none of which biodegrade. The structurally laminated panels that we put into the walls, floor, and roof make them stronger than the average building.”</p><p>The Casita, Paolo continues, is rated for hurricane-speed winds and is less likely to be damaged by floods or mold. “It is also snow-load rated and was engineered with fire resistance in mind.”</p><p>With the innovation of the Casita, Boxabl stands on the verge of disrupting a $13T global construction industry. The company has been raising money at a $3B valuation, with Galiano’s ownership worth over $500M and Paolo’s over $1B. With the Casita, the two men aim to bring affordability to a bloated home industry as well as help victims of natural disasters to restart their lives in the aftermath.</p><p>“How many times have we seen people be displaced by floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes?” Paolo asks. “There is always the need for a rapid response in these emergencies so that people can have safe shelter again. The Casita, which can be unpacked in only an hour and can come fully stocked, will be the perfect solution for these situations.”</p><p>As orders grow for the Casita, whose waitlist is well over a year, both Paolo and Galiano are enthusiastic about the future of Boxabl.</p><p>“We are at a crucial point where we must rethink how we shelter ourselves,” Galiano states. “Housing costs are ridiculously high, and stepping outside of the traditional ways of production is key to solving this. Boxabl, with its commitment to affordability, comfort, and ease, is the answer.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
06 Feb, 2023
Kal Bielawski
<p>With the Casita, a house that unpacks in just an hour, Boxabl leads sustainable living</p><h2><i>The future of tiny homes is reimagined with the launch of a $50,000 house whose owners include Elon Musk</i></h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wMQ0M1XPOCf_2RfVIkwKtGziY7ZskPC1y2dYuHOhgICTPJsxKZfiUmolQKX-166ve7r-uOFTEJs2CAl_p-MRPY0hGHpUbkNyk-XcJEXSTN10W8-LbmzJ76Z9IzBggKIsX-z6dlf3f5nVqKaa5tkEpg"></figure><p><i>Boxabl’s Co-Founders Paolo Tiramani and Galiano Tiramani (Credit: Boxabl)</i></p><p>American society has long been accustomed to large houses that take months to build and whose price tags require 30-year mortgages. However, the launch of the 375 ft.2 <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/gallery">Casita</a> by <a href="https://www.boxabl.com/">Boxabl</a> is evidence of a growing interest in affordable, sustainable living in tiny homes. The company’s house that is delivered to customers and unpacked in just an hour is generating a lot of attention, including from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28403353/exclusive-boxabl-founder-discusses-selling-50k-house-to-elon-musk-huge-wait-list-and-if-we-could-see">Elon Musk</a>, the purchaser of one of its prototypes. Now, as the waitlist for the Casita surpasses over 110,000 customers, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani">Galiano Tiramani</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani">Paolo Tiramani</a>, Boxabl’s Co-Founders, discuss their little house that is proving that sometimes, less really is more.</p><p>“The Casita is the culmination of the desire of our engineers to solve three key problems,” says <a href="https://twitter.com/GalianoTiramani">Galiano</a>. “First, how to bring down housing prices, which are far too expensive for millions of would-be homeowners to afford. Second, how to lessen the environmental impact we all have on this planet. And third, how to help people impacted by natural disasters to be rehoused quickly in homes that are safe and sustainable.”</p><p>To impact these issues, the two men put their heads together back in 2017 and analyzed America’s mammoth housing industry. “What we could see was that while the people who were building homes were enormously talented, the industry itself was outdated,” <a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani">Paolo</a> recalls. “Its business model relied upon workers who labored for months in the hot sun and rain. We decided to flip that model on its head and produce a house in only a minute in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyik-J1kdU&t=7s">factories</a>.”</p><p>Intrigued by the idea, Paolo and Galiano studied America’s automobile production lines for clues into how a house could be assembled in less than 60 seconds. What they realized was that by carefully choreographing the assembly of every wall, door, and ceiling - everything down to the placement of a microwave - they could put together small, comfortable homes in factories, eliminating much of the overhead and labor historically required for construction.</p><p>“We envisioned a building system that would be similar to Legos, with the homeowner being able to stack and connect different configurations,” says Galiano. “This would give them the ability to customize its design.”</p><p>Not surprisingly, the two men faced skeptics as they pushed ahead with their vision. While the tiny home space was growing, factory-made houses were a new idea, one that took time to catch on.</p><p>“The early days of Boxabl were a little tough, but that changed as we began designing the Casita and showing everyone that our vision was not only possible but the future of sustainable living,” Paolo states. “When we completed our prototypes and ultimately launched the Casita, that’s when our waitlist grew to include tens of thousands of people who are excited about living more sustainably, affordably, and simply.”</p><p>The two men obsessed over each detail of the Casita’s design. With a full-size kitchen, bathroom, and living space, the house is designed to maximize every foot of space. Appliances include a fridge, a sink next to a window, an oven, cupboards, a deep shower/tub, a vessel sink, a sliding glass door, and more.</p><p>“We also put a lot of thought into what the Casita would be made of because we wanted it to be suitable for all types of weather,” Galiano states. “We settled on steel, concrete, and EPS foam because none of them biodegrade. We wanted owners to be reassured that ‘small and affordable’ doesn’t mean ‘cheap,’ so we put structurally laminated panels into the walls, floor, and roof. This makes the Casita stronger than your average building.”</p><p>The Casita was engineered to be fire resistant and is rated for snow loads and hurricane-speed winds. Its construction also means that it is less likely to be damaged by floods or mold.</p><p>“This attention to detail and quality is behind the interest the Casita has been receiving,” Paolo confirms. “Now that we have proven that good homes can be made in factories, we are leading a global construction industry that is worth well-over $13T. Where do Boxabl and the Casita go from here? There are so many ways our little house can improve the lives of people around the world. We can’t wait to see the impact Boxabl and our future designs will have on our planet and future generations.”</p><p><i>About Boxabl:</i></p><p><i>Boxabl, a building construction technology startup with a valuation of over $3B, is the creator of the Casita, a tiny home that can be unpacked in only an hour. Resistant to bugs, water, mold, fire, and wind, it is redefining the future of sustainable living. </i></p><p><i>For more information on Boxabl and the Casita, please see </i><a href="http://www.boxabl.com"><i>www.boxabl.com</i></a><i>. To invest or read the offering circular, please visit </i><a href="https://invest.boxabl.com/"><i>https://invest.boxabl.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p><p><i>About Paolo Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-tiramani"><i>Paolo Tiramani</i></a><i> is an American industrial designer and billionaire. He has provocative thoughts on technology and the future. Currently, </i><a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloMBTiramani"><i>Paolo</i></a><i> is CEO and majority shareholder of Boxabl, the technology startup creating a comprehensive building system for the $13 trillion global construction industry. His work is manifold; he holds 155 patent filings, covering a diverse mix of inventions and intellectual property, including hardware, housewares, juvenile, sporting goods, medical, personal care, construction, and automotive. </i></p><p><i>About Galiano Tiramani:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani"><i>Galiano Tiramani</i></a><i> is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who has founded many successful startups: two of his notable exits were a cryptocurrency exchange/ATM network founded in 2012 and a large marijuana farming, hash oil production, wholesale distribution, and trap house facility, which was sold in 2019. Boxabl will be the 3rd startup to use his ability to get projects operational and generating revenue quickly. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Solve My Sales Tax: Easing the Stress of Sales Tax Complexity</p><p>Sales tax, that extra 8.25% (depending on where you live or shop) that gets tacked on to your purchase total, is not just the bane of every shopper’s experience - companies find it tricky to understand, too. With over 12,000 sales tax jurisdictions in the United States, how much extra gets paid by the buyer and ultimately reported to the government is difficult for small and medium-sized businesses to handle. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>, understands. A self-described sales-tax nerd, she and her team of five dedicated specialists are serving SaaS and eCommerce businesses by helping them navigate the complexities of sales tax compliance, all while staying sane.</p><p>“It’s funny how something that is taken for granted in American society is the source of tremendous frustration for companies,” Charli says. “Since launching in early 2022 and helping businesses with compliance, consulting, the creation of sales tax systems, and more, we have grown very quickly. There is a real need for one centralized location where companies can find experts who just get sales tax and can make it easy for them.”</p><p>Easy is relative, of course, but Charli assures her clients that sales tax really can be made simple. She has designed her company’s services to address the most common issues and questions that businesses have.</p><p>“Our Nexus Analysis has been very useful for many clients who would like to know where they have triggered sales tax nexus,” she explains. “It lets companies analyze their sales data and business activity. We also register businesses for sales tax in the necessary jurisdictions - remember, there are thousands, so this is very useful. We are skilled at setting up an entire streamlined system with the software of our clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. All of these services eliminate headaches and allow business owners to focus their brain power on other issues, which they definitely love being able to do.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also handles the filing of sales tax returns and welcomes all questions on sales tax. One of the most common they get is on Notice Management. Charli says that this is typically a demand letter from a state that claims the company owes sales tax for certain reasons. </p><p>“We enjoy helping in these situations because most of the time, we can legally reduce the amount of sales tax they owe,” she states. “It’s all part of the services we offer, which is making life at the office a lot simpler.”</p><p>While Solve My Sales Tax’s suite of services has grown popular, Charli reveals that it’s the company’s simple price structure that clients most appreciate. With one simple monthly price, clients can turn their sales tax dilemmas over to Charli and her team and focus on running their businesses.</p><p>“Most accounting firms bill hourly for this type of work,” she says. “That is traditionally how it’s been done, but the problem is that the client isn’t able to budget how many billable hours they will receive an invoice for. We decided to make it much easier for our clients and give them one price for our all-inclusive sales tax compliance services.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax offers several convenient price structures, one of which is geared towards smaller businesses. For example, if a client needs sales tax filings in three states and does not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax would charge $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month, and it would include free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month. Charli says this incorporation of simplicity into its business structure is why Solve My Sales Tax is growing.</p><p>The new price offering has the potential to help small-to-medium-sized businesses to save on their sales tax compliance. According to Avalara, currently the world’s largest sales tax software company, small emerging businesses spend around<a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html"> $11k per month</a> on sales tax compliance while small-to-mid-sized businesses spend about $17k. Charli reveals that her clients on average spend roughly half of this amount when utilizing Solve My Sales Tax plus sales tax automation software. </p><p>“It shows that outsourcing sales tax has the potential to bring down costs compared to doing it in house,” says Charli. “If the average sales tax accountant for a corporation makes $75k annually, outsourcing it is roughly half of that price, and it is still done by a team of professionals who are highly skilled in this field.”</p><p>She has seen a big demand for her company’s help, with clients coming from abroad and within the United States. “We work remotely and have the capability to help anyone from around the world,” she states. “Our clients are basically split between international companies that are selling into the United States, those that are U.S.-based, and those that are accounting firms that don’t offer full service sales tax, so they send it to us on a white-label basis. We’re happy that we are able to help such a diverse array of clients.”</p><p>As Solve My Sales Tax fills a niche across multiple industries, Charli invites more businesses to give them a call. “No question is too small to ask us,” she assures. “We exist because we really do like to solve sales tax. When you talk to us, you will know you have found the one company that can help you with everything related to sales tax.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Sales Tax Compliance Made Easy: Solve My Sales Tax</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Y_1w5lRH0lFlm330NIwbW17Je8bgi1tAa2VgsejDBev9R_uSW9ByI86Jl79fgL6uPRMueGdK5UyTHPDwDiLtbMThyTG-Dnk6LB7SjqHSCtw1rcEfzokFunQfqNNOwalRo1vjGKmZOIXyIG5yuaK11iQ"></figure><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>, says that there is much more to the sales tax that is automatically added on to your purchases than meets the eye. “You can think of sales tax as being like a dam,” she explains. “It looks simple enough, but behind it is an entire lake or reservoir that is just waiting to burst forth. That is the United States’ sales tax system: more than 12,000 sales tax jurisdictions all lead up to that one percentage that ends up on your receipt. No wonder our clients come to us so stressed out! They really need our assistance to stay sales-tax compliant, and we enjoy helping them.”</p><p>Charli and her team of five dedicated professionals are who you call when you are tired of trying to understand whether your organic chocolate bar has the same sales tax in Nebraska as it does in Louisiana. “With thousands of sales tax jurisdictions, it’s easy to see why that one question wouldn’t be so simple to answer,” she states. “After six years in sales tax, I decided to use my experience to found Solve My Sales Tax and take pressure off of companies. We have taken off and been growing ever since.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax offers a full suite of services that are designed to address the issues that companies most commonly face when working with sales tax.</p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big relief.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>As sales-tax compliance can smooth the way for a business to operate or for a wrench to be thrown in its gears, Charli is happy that Solve My Sales Tax has already helped so many companies.</p><p>“What we are consistently hearing from our customers is that they never knew one little percentage could have such big ramifications for their businesses,” she states. “They like that we are taking that weight off their shoulders and giving them the security of being sales-tax compliant.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>No Idea How to Stay Compliant in 12,000 Sales Tax Jurisdictions? Solve My Sales Tax Has Answers</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0I9-PAqsl1KmwjXn0ANbkAJw7tkZ4z8fUTw9mvJUSI9YS8gD83g8JaK3A_bX4LgRJo5-mlrTQuHPdyQKdAWKBVpcGQ0DW9MtE3L0crmTNfIaJx582VBC6bcHp9kIf_iqJD9cB_OOMU_n26VvmSl44m0"></figure><p>What does it take to run <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>, a fast-growing sales tax company that is helping businesses to stay sales-tax compliant in the United States? As it turns out, a lot of expert knowledge, unending patience, and a very good sense of humor. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of Solve My Sales Tax, says that all three have been behind the fast growth of her company since its 2022 launch. “That and empathy,” she adds. “We talk to a lot of stressed out business owners who are fed up with trying to understand the sales tax rules for their products in Oregon and South Carolina. They never quite believe us when we say that we actually like figuring things like that out.”</p><p>Yes, you read that right - Charli and her team of five sales tax experts enjoy spending their days elbow-deep in all things sales tax. “Some think it’s an odd passion,” she concedes, “but then they get to know me and see how analytical and numbers-oriented I really am. It was just a natural step for me when I used my six years of sales tax experience to found Solve My Sales Tax.”</p><p>Since then, her company has quickly taken off. She attributes the growth to Solve My Sales Tax’s services that were designed to address common problems faced by business owners.</p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big relief."</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>For companies that are either toying with the idea of outsourcing their sales tax needs or are on the fence, Charli invites them to reach out to Solve My Sales Tax with their questions. </p><p>“At Solve My Sales Tax, we’re experts in the United States’ sales tax system and also a group of very friendly people,” Charli says. “We work very hard every day to know sales tax backwards and forwards so that we can solve every sales tax issue our clients have. Try us out - before you know it, you’ll be letting us take care of your sales tax needs and enjoying the freedom.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Tired of the Fine Print? Give Your Sales Tax Issues to Solve My Sales Tax</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cuQZQ42FyfmByLKKo7uDjGSeBYTj1MCe7xfa2rSK2A-EQbuOtsB80zXjDZBi0haWPM-Y7lx0NXeqM6kRRqmpf8bWhfmksJB41PYOxmCplNsGo-o-ShBkpblF_WvXm-zs31Z6QbR4aORPC2GeIz457hY"></figure><p>If you are a business owner, fill in the blank: doing your own sales tax compliance is about as fun as _____. “I hear a lot of crazy answers to that one,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>. “One of our clients said, ‘Driving home a busload of young kids on the last day of school. Another, a guy, said, ‘Sitting through the movie <i>Titanic</i> for the twentieth time.’ You get the picture - the people who turn their sales tax needs over to Solve My Sales Tax are more than ready to free themselves of the aggravation, and we are very happy to help them out.”</p><p>At Solve My Sales Tax, Charli and her team of five sales tax specialists work every day to help their clients to stay sales-tax compliant in the United States. It’s a bigger job than most consumers likely realize, as that one percentage added on at the register can vary between the country’s 12,000+ sales tax jurisdictions.</p><p>“As a business owner, when you first realize how complex the sales tax regulations really are, you can feel overwhelmed and wonder what you’ve gotten yourself into,” says Charli. “That’s why we stepped in - at Solve My Sales Tax, we wanted to relieve companies of their sales tax problems so that they could concentrate on running their businesses.”</p><p>Charli accomplished this by first analyzing the market to see where the gaps in services were and then creating services at Solve My Sales Tax that would address each one. </p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big relief.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>The message from Solve My Sales Tax is simple: staying sales-tax compliant is vitally important but need not take up hours of your workdays. </p><p>“If America’s sales tax regulations were put into a book, it would be incredibly long,” says Charli. “Why not outsource your sales tax issues to Solve My Sales Tax instead of trying to understand its complexities? We know that book backwards and forwards, and we can save you a ton of time, all while helping you stay sales-tax compliant.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Say Goodbye to Migraines: Solve My Sales Tax Simplifies Sale Tax Compliance</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/U60TZiybYPaaIOlYpd9oIEsVgHigLu3ksF9cAHLpVGf8J7QQTbv9ExlO0_paQpoe3LcqqfUufEmr_q9PgWSnp4-sX2essLGcD3YLJWO24nsXvP6OwevVeyk0eLYIGEBoFXCmvT7zFf8OqVbQmxTrT00"></figure><p>If a survey were conducted on the biggest annoyances faced by business owners, you might expect responses to include late employees, vendor issues, and cranky customers. “Right up there would be sales-tax compliance,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>. “It’s a well-known secret in the business world that making sense of the sales-tax system in the United States is a huge headache, which is why at Solve My Sales Tax, we have become sales tax experts. We’re aiming to take sales-tax compliance off that list by simplifying it for everyone.”</p><p>If you doubt that one percentage that is familiar to anyone who has ever shopped in the United States has the potential to drive business owners a little crazy, then consider this: the country has over 12,000 sales tax jurisdictions, each one with its own guidelines and exceptions.</p><p>“What is so simple from the consumer’s perspective can be a nightmare for a company,” Charli believes. “The ability of Solve My Sales Tax to navigate such a cumbersome system is why we have grown so fast in only six months and are set to expand in 2023. Businesses are more than ready to turn their sales tax issues over to us.”</p><p>At the heart of Solve My Sales Tax is a comprehensive suite of sales tax issues that address the challenges that small and large businesses encounter when doing sales tax.</p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big relief.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>So, if you ever find yourself in the position where the very words “sales tax” make you want to pull your hair out, give Solve My Sales Tax a call first.</p><p>“Really, turn it over to us!” Charli invites. “At Solve My Sales Tax, we know all the ins and outs of the United States’ sales tax system. We can save you a lot of time and free you of aggravation. After all, one percentage and everything that lies behind it is not worth losing your hair!”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Solve My Sales Tax Makes Staying Compliant in 12,000+ Jurisdictions Easy</p><p>If you spend a day with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>, you will quickly realize two things: America’s sales tax regulations are incredibly complex, and the woman has an equally formidable memory. Charli acknowledges the first and brushes aside the second. “Staying sales-tax compliant in the United States is difficult to do if you are not familiar with the codes and guidelines,” she concedes. “As for me, I am just one of those people with a knack for numbers and a passion for fine print. At Solve My Sales Tax, I also work with a wonderful team of equally committed people who care about solving the sales tax issues that our clients typically encounter. That has been the key to our remarkable success since our launch in 2022.”</p><p>If you think that sales tax compliance is not a pressing issue on the minds of business executives, think again. In less than six months, Solve My Sales Tax has grown to include five dedicated sales tax specialists, and Charli plans to expand over the next year to accommodate more clients.</p><p>She attributes her company’s success to the confusion of executives over how to stay compliant in America’s 12,000+ sales tax jurisdictions and to the suite of services that Solve My Sales Tax offers to address common sales tax issues.</p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big reason why they take so much Tylenol.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>So, the next time you are wondering if your organic shampoo has the same sales tax on the island of Hawaii as it does in Concord, New Hampshire (and how long it will take you to find out), remember Solve My Sales Tax.</p><p>“We love to do what drives most other people absolutely crazy,” Charli says. “Let us figure out those little details about sales tax so that you can skip the migraine and stay sales-tax compliant.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>With Solve My Sales Tax, Premature Graying Is No Longer a Threat</p><p>American consumers are well-versed in that pesky percentage that gets added to most of their purchases: the sales tax. It’s safe to say that most barely notice it. However, as relatively inconsequential as it is to shoppers, it has big ramifications for companies, who must pay careful attention to it so that they stay sales-tax compliant. “It is very important for businesses because if they don’t pay the appropriate sales tax, they risk additional penalties that can eat into their revenue,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>. “Yet, how are they supposed to accurately navigate the regulations for over 12,000 sales tax jurisdictions? Doing so is very time-consuming and stressful, so I established Solve My Sales Tax to make life a lot easier for businesses.”</p><p>You might think it’s rare that someone loves all things sales tax. Charli cheerfully admits she’s a little unusual that way. “I’m a numbers person, and the more details there are, the happier I am,” she explains. “I’ve got more than six years of sales tax experience, and what stresses out other people - sales tax regulations - makes me energized.”</p><p>In creating Solve My Sales Tax, Charli had one main goal: to be useful. She knew that understanding the fine print in the United States sales tax system would mean the difference between staying compliant and receiving a fine, so she analyzed the market and created solutions for the most common problems. </p><p>“A lot of clients struggled with understanding when they had triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big reason why they take so much Tylenol.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>For those who are still going product by product, trying to understand the sales tax regulations for each one, Charli invites them to put aside their pens, close their software, and turn it all over to Solve My Sales Tax. “Let us handle those little details about sales tax,” she says. “You can then focus on using your time and money to grow your company into an even bigger success.” </p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Solve My Sales Tax Makes Staying Compliant a Breeze </p><p>The United States has one of the biggest economies in the world and is understandably the focus of many companies that are seeking a market for their products. While the country’s 329M people represent a large potential customer base, business leaders who dream of making their fortunes by selling to them still have to grapple with one thorny issue: sales tax. “It’s a lot trickier than you might think,” says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>. “It’s so accepted in American society that many people don’t realize that the rules for sales tax vary state by state and product by product. It’s only when businesses dive into it that they see how complex it is. At Solve My Sales Tax, we simplify it, difficult as that may be to believe!”</p><p>Charli is one of those people you want next to you when you are reading through the United States’ labyrinth of sales tax regulations. With over six years of experience in sales tax, she founded Solve My Sales Tax because she could see that one simple percentage was causing headaches for countless businesses.</p><p>“So many people were getting hung up for days as they tried to stay compliant, and I thought there had to be an easier way that could save them both time and money,” she remembers. “I decided to start an all-inclusive sales tax firm that could help with every sales tax issue that international and domestic companies encounter as they do business in America.”</p><p>One of those problems was the sales tax nexus, which many clients struggle to understand. “We created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem,” Charli explains. “With it, businesses can better analyze their sales data and business activity. We have also become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big reason why they take so much Tylenol.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>For those who are considering outsourcing their sales tax needs, Charli invites them to reach out to Solve My Sales Tax. “Sales tax is something that seems so small that it barely matters, but staying compliant is very important,” she says. “There are so many ways to get tripped up by the regulations, so if you ever need some help, Solve My Sales Tax is here to make your life easier.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
16 Aug, 2022
Charli Harrell
<p>Solve My Sales Tax Eliminates the Headache of Sales Tax Compliance</p><p>It’s said that behind every great sales tax accountant in the United States lies a steady supply of Tylenol. That makes <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliharrell/">Charli Harrell</a>, the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/">Solve My Sales Tax, LLC</a>, laugh. “That might be a bit extreme, but there’s some truth to it,” she says. “It’s easy to believe it - America has over 12,000 sales tax jurisdictions. For a company to figure out which of their products require sales tax, where, and how much, they have to jump through some significant mental hoops. Staying compliant in one of the world’s largest economies is far from easy. That’s why I started Solve My Sales Tax - I could see that more than a few businesses were very ready to outsource their sales tax issues to a sales-tax nerd like me.”</p><p>Charli isn’t exaggerating - she really does love the ins and outs of sales tax in the United States. With her team of five dedicated experts, she helps SaaS and eCommerce clients from around the world with their sales tax compliance, consulting, creation of sales tax systems, and more. She smiles at the thought of her first client, who emailed his company’s details to her with a few parting words: “Take it!”</p><p>“He was a little stressed,” Charli remembers, “but we took over his company’s sales tax issues and made him feel a lot better.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax’s services are all-inclusive and cover every problem that international and domestic businesses typically encounter when working with sales tax in America. </p><p>“A lot of clients struggle with understanding when they have triggered a sales tax nexus,” she says, “so we created our Nexus Analysis to solve this problem. With it, businesses can better understand their sales data and business activity. We have become very good at registering businesses for sales tax in the right jurisdiction, which for most people is a big reason why they take so much Tylenol.”</p><p>Solve My Sales Tax also routinely sets up an entire streamlined system with the software of its clients’ choice that connects to their POS system and simplifies/automates sales tax compliance. </p><p>“It’s all designed to free owners from the aggravation of sales tax compliance so that they can concentrate on running their companies,” says Charli. “They can leave those pesky sales tax details to us.”</p><p>Recently, Solve My Sales Tax introduced “One Simple Monthly Price,” which packages the company’s services into easy-to-understand price structures. Charli reveals that this has been very popular, especially with businesses that in the past struggled to forecast how much they would need to spend on sales tax.</p><p>“We got rid of the old hourly billing structure, which was ambiguous and hampered companies’ efforts to create accurate budgets,” she states. “Now we have one simple monthly price that our clients can depend on, and that has been very helpful for them.”</p><p>She gives an example of a simple price structure that is popular with small businesses. For clients who need sales tax filings in three states and do not use a sales tax software, Solve My Sales Tax charges $375 for three filings and $400 for two hours of consulting each month. </p><p>“It also includes free Notice Management and Monthly Nexus Analysis, for a total of $775/month,” she says. “It is one simple monthly price that companies can rely on.”</p><p>For companies who wonder about the value of outsourcing their sales tax needs, the average amount that small emerging businesses spend on sales tax compliance is <a href="https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america/2021/10/can-your-business-spend-less-on-sales-tax-compliance.html">$11,000 each month</a>.</p><p>“That is a sizable chunk out of their revenue, but it’s even worse for small-to-mid-sized businesses: $17,000,” says Charli. “Think about how much you have to pay a sales tax accountant. How would you like to save about half of that by outsourcing to us and using sales tax automation software? That’s money you can invest back into your company and grow even further.”</p><p>As the United States’ sales tax regulations are legendary, Solve My Sales Tax sees clients from around the world. “It’s one of the benefits of working remotely,” Charli believes. “We can easily pivot and meet the needs of our clients, including accounting firms that use us on a white-label basis. Solve My Sales Tax is very adaptable.”</p><p>Charli says the door to Solve My Sales Tax is always open, so to speak. “There is no question about sales tax that you can ask that we can’t answer,” she says. “Go ahead - try to stump us. If ‘sales tax’ were a category on Jeopardy, we’d get every answer, so feel free to reach out when you are ready for us to help you to stay sales-tax compliant.”</p><p><i>Solve My Sales Tax, founded by CEO Charli Harrell, is helping businesses to navigate the complexities of sales tax in the United States. It specializes in nexus analysis, state registrations, state filings, creation and implementation of streamlined sales tax systems, product taxability determination, notice management and resolution, general sales tax consulting, sales tax for merging and splitting businesses, sales tax audit support, and more.</i></p><p><i>For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://solvemysalestax.com/"><i>https://solvemysalestax.com/</i></a><i>. </i></p>
08 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<h2>How Liane Agbi Built 2 Six-Figure Businesses To Support Women’s Empowerment</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0VP-nXJ42-dy9G8ZfP6HkJjd3TdJ6G7ySHEvJEtdjtmT4wyg37lhSR0J8uVeSGtKmv4xFw-TGfXmZOKyrpoXS_JBMKnXGi6JE-Vvf5BgrYZGwRew1TfJextOHbFo8xmcBbGDszwyLOpp9b4BC4S6cSwJrb7wUBDxEFhItGyrcXT_9yADgalvBnKdGFBSsQ"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – A digital media maven at heart, Liane Agbi is a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites. She is also the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London.</p><p>Liane’s brand Beautifuli Digital is a boutique web design agency that allows female entrepreneurs to put their best foot forward and present the best of their brand through a simple yet comprehensive and unique design. Helping clients propel their brand with higher traffic and better user experience for fans or customers perusing their website. With a novel approach and a commitment to clients, Beautifuli Digital is ready to help women take their brands to the next level.</p><h2>Liane Agbi Advocates for Women in Industry</h2><p>A web developer, UX designer, and owner of Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites, Liane Agbi is the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London. Liane Agbi has a commitment to helping women from all walks of life get ahead on the claims of merit and hard work.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/iqU1rKcU5JeS0mNA7UNXK0E7lOV4yiIUmk-XGQyqqeaH4XSMGefDvo6mijUWBRnE6DGK2Or8U6pP66PzDj2-UbFZfXRa0VfVVhR1mWlyGWpf54uIjImUys-fCn6k2Gd-UOi69CQ14GFy6RrMsMxndO5JLhnKR5oB_lTPIbQdMbUIjDaeAzKv3oQ3YUiFvQ"></figure><h2>Liane Agbi on her Polished Approach</h2><p>All of Beautifuli Digital’s projects begin with a preliminary consultation call to help identify a client’s business needs and determine if Beautifuli’s services are a good match. Once enrolled, Beautifuli will do a deep dive into the technical and creative foundations of a client project to ensure that the final product is distinct while utilizing a consistent design standard that inspires trust and engagement.</p><p> </p><p>After signing off on a design, Beautifuli creates an aesthetically pleasing digital product that balances form and function to attract your ideal audience. Building responsive sites and apps from the ground up; Beautifuli works with clients to create a best-in-class experience on top of a framework of the client’s choosing. Once the project is launched, it provides a select period of post-launch support at no extra cost to make sure the site continues to run smoothly. Clients are also provided the option to keep Beautifuli Digital’s services on retainer, providing assistance as your personal webmaster for future technical maintenance of your site at a low monthly fee.</p><h2>Liane’s Continued Success</h2><p>With new services including post-launch design templates, retained services, and UX-focused audits, Beautifuli Digital is excited to share these concepts with clients to help them reach new heights of success in their businesses. Beautifuli Digital is a boutique web-design agency focused on helping women propel their brand forward with a cohesive and unique web design that will prompt engagement from fans and clients as well as high traffic and a far outreach.</p><p>Beautifuli Digital builds high-performing websites for women who want a cohesive and unique website design that holds user experience at heart. With comprehensive services in curating and building your website to appeal to a specific audience. </p>
08 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<h2>Liane Agbi is the Crusader for Women's Empowerment that Industry Needs</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Gh7wxwHRuXP2LTgX3k6WnLwrKt_GAon1KJ1ZldZ-cB0rHe6xJNYE_TBUKcLtTp3LmxvJTiRajtvPlfg01w3Z8pEl7a4FdpY9FmPCYZVmyWd8qfMylK0ZISCB9jrlrSGo2n5VyMi_69OiwZcgPtbR7t5BFOUsLIxQkyPgvfswnT9otzX7o6IKRhWJkthm"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – Liane Agbi, the founder of two growing six-figure businesses, is excited to revive the networking event BAUCE HAUS, a summit to call home, make industry connections, and even lifelong friends. With a variety of activities and providing a chance to network with women in your own or an accompanying field, BAUCE is thoroughly excited to relaunch BAUCE HAUS.</p><p>Originally launched in 2019, BAUCE HAUS is a pop-up event where women will be able to gain strategic tips that can help them level up in their professional careers and side businesses. Liane Agbi has supported women-driven businesses and causes throughout her career, establishing herself as a strong voice for women entrepreneurs. </p><h2>Liane Agbi on Helping Women Succeed</h2><p>A web developer, UX designer, and owner of Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites, Liane Agbi is the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London. Liane Agbi has a commitment to helping women from all walks of life get ahead on the claims of merit and hard work.</p><h2>From Wine & WiFi to BAUCE HAUS </h2><p>In 2017, Liane first interfaced with the concept of interpersonal events. This led to her creating a VIP content-based platform that provided subscribers with digital coaching for growing a business. While Liane considers the subscription service a failure, Liane then tested another event idea, something small and much more effective. An event called “Wine and Wifi,” was pitched as a meet-up in a local coffee shop where women simply showed up and engaged with each other.</p><p>In late January this year, Liane decided to fully commit to the idea of hosting a one-day summit—but eschewed the typical conference with the standard panels for a format that was a convivial and genuine reflection of the industry.</p><p>The idea of Haus came to life. BAUCE HAUS is an intimate yet inviting event with a casual and welcoming vibe to promote natural connections between self-made women. At BAUCE HAUS women of all demographics can socialize to find a new mentor or business partner and make new friends.</p><h2>Liane Agbi Helps WOC in Business Connect</h2><p>Women of color in the industry face enough roadblocks, and BAUCE HAUS provides them with a stress-free industry event where they can meet new friends and maybe even find a mentor or a business partner. BAUCE has fashioned itself as a publication to be representative of women, specifically women of color, and their respective journeys to success and self-realization. </p><p><strong>A digital media maven at heart, Liane Agbi is a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites. She is also is the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, contact Liane at </strong><a href="mailto:liane@baucemag.com"><strong>liane@baucemag.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<p><br> </p><h2>Liane Agbi is Applying Business Savvy to Ensure a Better Future for Women</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YdAEYzD4X2bEbDOeR-0mwNDbEnivRarrLoJyidTJKQYUYjl0E33mEbMSTD88S6i43Tuc6M91d8AAd9eCGoWzyu-Fha1r66DuGvkzVr0jG6OOA79-6T0_EMTI9Yx__u_oaVQEN0rt6sOoDBBrv6stUUTOHPyt24zmv9DWqRhwbJmdaUdpsl88MqesIEfAcQ"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – Liane Agbi is creating distinct web experiences for women-driven companies and creators that prioritize user experience to ensure high-traffic and brand recognition. Through her brand Beautifuli Digital, Liane Agbi is giving women the tools to make their own success, driven by a passion for supporting other women and providing, especially women of color, a greater chance of achievement.</p><h2>Introducing Liane Agbi</h2><p>A web developer, UX designer, and owner of Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites, Liane Agbi is the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London. Liane Agbi has a commitment to helping women from all walks of life get ahead on the claims of merit and hard work.</p><h2>Beautifuli Digital Boasts User-Friendly Templates</h2><p>All of Beautifuli Digital’s projects begin with a preliminary consultation call to help identify a client’s business needs and determine if Beautifuli’s services are a good match. Once enrolled, Beautifuli will do a deep dive into the technical and creative foundations of a client project to ensure that the final product is distinct while utilizing a consistent design standard that inspires trust and engagement.</p><p> </p><p>After signing off on a design, Beautifuli creates an aesthetically pleasing digital product that balances form and function to attract your ideal audience. Building responsive sites and apps from the ground up; Beautifuli works with clients to create a best-in-class experience on top of a framework of the client’s choosing. Once the project is launched, it provides a select period of post-launch support at no extra cost to make sure the site continues to run smoothly. Clients are also provided the option to keep Beautifuli Digital’s services on retainer, providing assistance as your personal webmaster for future technical maintenance of your site at a low monthly fee.</p><h2>Liane’s Passion-Driven Approach</h2><p>A digital media maven at heart, Liane Agbi is a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites. She is also the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London.</p>
10 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<h2>How Liane Agbi Transformed Her Passion For Uplifting Women Into Two Successful Multiple 6-Figure Businesses</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cTlh31o8-Vh3fDfWKxYZkXzhzaVYeRzUKFMngSrGisSDROwpMHqhw7yCy4Dy_4lAHeX4BuhrNtvDjYJ2T4AYgtizgfAB-6cuu-kRJh3hRC2_Mso0yn4GDHpD6rr9V-l6cMcuyIlFLjmqGKMd12SJ7TxELNmD2G69JX3-qjX734tc-IGE84_2AG6q5gdtUw"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – The web developer, UX designer, and owner behind Beautifuli Digital, Liane Agbi, is having a moment as she rides a seemingly continuous wave of success. </p><p>The young maven and founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women, is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London. Liane Agbi has a commitment to helping women from all walks of life get ahead on the claims of merit and hard work.</p><p>BAUCE, an online magazine for self-made women, has been running successfully for 10 years. With the revival of the networking event, BAUCE invites representatives from countless woman-owned businesses, and contacts gathered from a decade in the industry, to share knowledge and communicate ideas between self-made women. The event originally ran in 2019 to wide acclaim and is being revived for 2022.</p><h2>Liane Agbi is Promoting Interaction Between Women Entrepreneurs at BAUCE HAUS</h2><p>In 2017, Liane first interfaced with the concept of interpersonal events. This led to her creating a VIP content-based platform that provided subscribers with digital coaching for growing a business. While Liane considers the subscription service a failure, Liane then tested another event idea, something small and much more effective. An event called “Wine and Wifi,” pitched as a meet-up in a local coffee shop where women simply showed up and engaged with each other.</p><p>In late January this year, Liane decided to fully commit to the idea of hosting a one-day summit—but eschewed the typical conference with the standard panels for a format that was a convivial and genuine reflection of the industry.</p><p>The idea of Haus came to life. BAUCE HAUS is an intimate yet inviting event with a casual and welcoming vibe to promote natural connections between self-made women. At BAUCE HAUS women of all demographics can socialize to find a new mentor or business partner and make new friends.</p><h2>Liane Agbi’s Advocacy for Women</h2><p>The online magazine for self-made women has been running for ten years to industry acclaim and is excited to revive the networking event. Originally launched in 2019, BAUCE HAUS is a pop-up event where women will be able to gain strategic tips that can help them level up in their professional careers and side businesses. With BAUCE HAUS’ revival, the women-owned business has a summit to call home, make industry connections, and even lifelong friends. With a variety of activities and providing a chance to network with women in your own or an accompanying field, BAUCE is thoroughly excited to relaunch BAUCE HAUS.</p><p><strong>A digital media maven at heart, Liane Agbi is a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital, a boutique agency that helps female founders elevate their online presence with high-performing websites. She is also is the founder of BAUCE Magazine, a lifestyle site for self-made women. Her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Master’s in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London.</strong></p><p><strong>To learn more, contact Liane at </strong><a href="mailto:liane@baucemag.com"><strong>liane@baucemag.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
09 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<p><br> </p><h2>Liane Agbi is Propelling Women-Owned Brands to the Next Level</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/bvwkrsGT4bST-VklBTQuFVpsgwBfPNwa0FfQWlsMR8C-jivxPoqnYME-FY6XBQxe4FMg9ZiKsAYRdgLOJtW9o0OETQKbJVgbtzLAcnoTnbjUsrVQBBJQobze_PmZpfyAyoZx9dYZEPsgMrx2hpY15OBY0-0ASbbQfWwn0tXUZE5A1g-LTqZaCljNW3vEtw"></figure><p>NEW YORK CITY – Liane Agbi is the founder of the brand Beautifuli Digital – which builds high-performing websites for women who want a cohesive and unique website design that holds user experience at heart – and online magazine BAUCE. With comprehensive services in curating and making their website appeal to a specific audience, Liane uses UX-focused website audits and post-launch digital marketing templates – that can help women-owned businesses grow after launch. By providing support to this demographic, Liane’s approach emphasizes professionalism, while offering feminine design aspects that reflect polish, sharpness, and strength.</p><p>Liane Agbi is a digital media maven at heart. Working as a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital and founded BAUCE Magazine, her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Masters in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London</p><h2>Liane Agbi Uses Web Design to Propel Women-Driven Business</h2><p>With UX-focused website audits ensuring that users enjoy an intuitive experience that prompts high engagement and post-launch digital marketing templates, Liane Agbi is giving women-led businesses the tools they need to succeed in a digital world. As e-commerce has exploded in popularity during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a greater need from businesses and creators for a digital space that not only communicates their work but reflects an ingenuity that resonates with a brand’s target audience.</p><h2>Pushing Forward With Passion</h2><p>“When I started BAUCE, it was just me and I didn't have a team. I was the only one creating content, and I was doing it in between working at my full-time job as a web producer at a TV station,” Liane said in an interview with Mogul Millenial. “Looking back at that experience, I think one of the biggest challenges that I faced and that many people face is starting a media company alone.”</p><p>“There are low barriers to getting into media. It’s not expensive to start a site, whip it up, and get it going. But to really scale it in the way you want to, you really need to have a team and that was something I pushed off for a very long time.” Liane provided determination and a particular perspective that allowed BAUCE to take off, leveraging her success to establish a second web brand that stands apart with Beautifuli Digital.</p><p>Liane Agbi creates distinct web experiences for women-driven companies and creators that prioritize user experience to ensure high-traffic and brand recognition through Beautifuli Digital. Liane Agbi is giving women the tools to make their own success, driven by a passion for supporting other women and providing, especially women of color, a greater chance of achievement.</p>
08 Dec, 2022
Liane Agbi
<h2>How Liane Agbi Is Helping Diverse Female Founders Succeed Online</h2><p>NEW YORK CITY – Liane Agbi is changing our social environment through her work with her women-centered ventures, specifically <a href="http://baucemag.com">BAUCE</a>, a digital magazine for self-made women. </p><p>While BAUCE offers creative content to help ambitious women from disadvantaged backgrounds learn how to achieve financial freedom and become successful, her other female-focused business <a href="https://beautifulidigital.com/">Beautifuli Digital</a> builds high-performing websites for women who want a cohesive and unique website design that holds user experience at heart. Her boutique web agency also provides other comprehensive services in curating and building your website to appeal to a specific audience. In the new year, Beautifuli Digital will begin offering new services – including UX-focused website audits and post-launch digital marketing templates and tools – that can help women-owned businesses continue to see growth once their website launces.</p><p>Liane Agbi is a digital media maven at heart. Working as a web developer and UX designer that owns Beautifuli Digital and founded BAUCE Magazine, her mission is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds overcome obstacles to achieve financial freedom and personal success. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Liane received a B.A. in English and Ethnicity, Race & Migration from Yale University and her Masters in UX Design from the University of Creative Arts in London.</p><h2>Introducing New Services</h2><p>With UX-focused website audits ensuring that users enjoy an intuitive experience that prompts high engagement and post-launch digital marketing templates, Liane Agbi is giving women-led businesses the tools they need to succeed in a digital world. As e-commerce has exploded in popularity during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a greater need from businesses and creators for a digital space that not only communicates their work but reflects an ingenuity that resonates with a brand’s target audience.</p><h2>Advocating for Women Across Demographics</h2><p>“In the beginning when I started BAUCE, it was just me and I didn't have a team. I was the only one creating content, and I was doing it in between working at my full-time job as a web producer at a TV station,” Liane said in an interview with Mogul Millenial. “Looking back at that experience, I think one of the biggest challenges that I faced and that many people face is starting a media company alone.”</p><p>“There are low barriers to getting into media. It’s not expensive to start a site, whip it up, and get it going. But to really scale it in the way that you want to, you really need to have a team and that was something I pushed off for a very very long time.” Liane provided a level of determination and a particular perspective that allowed BAUCE to take off, leveraging her success to establish a web brand that stands apart from Beautifuli Digital.</p><p>Liane Agbi creates distinct web experiences for women-driven companies and creators that prioritize user experience to ensure high-traffic and brand recognition through Beautifuli Digital. Liane Agbi is giving women the tools to make their own success, driven by a passion for supporting other women and providing, especially women of color, a greater chance of achievement.</p>
17 Aug, 2022
Trey Goodman
<p><strong>1 Sport Of Life Global Inc. Making Their Mark in the Supplement Scene</strong></p><p>Sports performance, injury recovery, exercise efficiency, and cellular restoration are just some of the premiere pillars of today’s health sciences. However, “They cannot be effectively employed without adequate nutritional factors,” says <a href="https://1sportoflife.com/">1 Sport of Life’s</a> Brand Founder and CEO Brannen C. (Trey) Goodman Sr., a Sports Medicine/Naturopathic Health Researcher and Master Supplement Formulator. Many customers and clients often refer to him as “Dr. Elite.” As former owner/operator of long-time establishment, Elite Health Foods & Supplements in Culver City, California, which closed permanently during the height of the pandemic, Trey’s passion for the human health industry stems from his own journey. </p><p>Our abilities to achieve and maintain peak physiological and restorative functions become increasingly problematic as we age. Research confirms that when supplements are formulated and manufactured properly, they can aid in the restorative process and boost our "life's performance." There is an advantage to taking a quality premium supplement tailored to the complexity of our bodies, so as to not ingest useless ingredients in vain. As a former pro level football, baseball, martial arts, and track and field athlete, Trey is committed to making 1 Sport of Life Global Inc. an even more meaningful endeavor with greater convenience. </p><p>With a Lifetime Student of Holistic Health & Research at the helm, 1 Sport of Life Supplements just may be the ideal choice for general health aids, exercise recovery and sports performance advantages. The CRN Consumer Survey in 2019 reported that the majority of people aged 18 or older take dietary supplements. Among all age groups, adults between the ages of 35 and 54 have the highest usage of dietary supplements at <a href="https://www.crnusa.org/newsroom/dietary-supplement-use-reaches-all-time-high">81%</a>. Approximately 30% of adults over 65 take four or more <a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2020/february/the-truth-about-supplements">supplements</a>. </p><p>1 Sport of Life’s newest product, <a href="https://1sportoflife.com/fol-liquid-multinutrient-landing-page/">Foundation’s of Life, Liquid Multi Nutrient Formula</a>, is proving to consumers world-wide, to be an ultra-premium liquid superfood supplement designed to eliminate the costly need for multiple supplements. With over 200 nutrients, it enables 100% absorption of every essential vitamin, mineral and countless vital co-factors in an easy to consume 1-ounce super shot. It is 100% vegetarian, non-GMO, soy, gluten, and sugar free. </p><p><a href="https://1sportoflife.com/fol-liquid-multinutrient-landing-page/">Foundation’s of Life, Liquid Multi Nutrient Formula</a> supports mental health, cardiovascular health, improved blood circulation, muscular endurance, immunity/antioxidant cellular protection, efficient metabolism function, and healthy joints and bones. It has an amazing wild citrus berry flavor and is sweetened with agave cactus nectar and other fruit juices. </p><p>This “multi nutrient” supplement will surely benefit those eating unbalanced meals. It can also help those who consume GMO produce and other processed foods. People who have trouble sleeping may find this supplement beneficial as well. Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding can also take this supplement. If you are sick, have other medical conditions, or are frequently stressed or depressed, you should also try this supplement. Anyone who is lactose intolerant, smokes, consumes alcohol, or exercises</p><p>frequently will also notice a benefit when taking this supplement. </p><p>This Liquid Multi Nutrient Formula provides every vitamin and mineral your body requires to help optimize and maintain cellular efficiency by activating enzyme systems that are essential to cellular function. Phyto-nutrients, which are found in various forms of plant life, are so important, nutritionists recommend at least 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. In reality, less than one in five Americans get even half of these amounts. </p><p>Founder Trey Goodman is passionate about making sure his supplement formulations are researched, vetted above all others, and 3rd party tested. He points out that, “The supplement industry is vastly growing with more and more unregulated, unresearched, non-vetted companies and individuals who are simply interested in their bottom dollar rather than effective formulations grounded in Human Health Sciences.” </p><p>Trey goes on to say that one of the biggest challenges he has faced with his business is in making sure that other component chains of his operations take as much pride in their work as he takes in his. This is a result of the fact that sourcing from synthetic sources and low quality manufacturers is so widely abused that it has made competitive pricing a “stark challenge” to contend with. On the other hand, Whole-Food sourcing and strategic manufacturing techniques that preserve and sustain Bioavailability Absorption Potential, Intra-Cellular Utilization and Health Effectiveness do not come cheap. Therefore, it leaves brands like 1 Sport Of Life with much lower profit margins. Although this in turn hinders growth and product awareness, Trey continues to take pride in the strive for Quality over Quantity. </p><p>1 Sport Of Life has the answer to all your nutritional and exercise recovery needs in its new Foundations Of Life Liquid Multi`Nutrient Formula supplement. It has been well researched and formulated for optimum absorption and utilization, to help put you in the healthiest state achievable.</p>
15 Dec, 2022
Zaher Merhi
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/LA6_lZSnQ4KC9kU28fBZoLeNMYKM9z3VvIAkkrkAoehEPY8maqS7c7JZd4p8SLlJSuGqglYgRf7yQDuNP3oKGDVZdIeAYt8J153klgUFd8DBeGEjtUSRdUhQvbEUNl0LfaYHzbB78Di6rukl-KC5-5NTnGVueFWIBbYvbjv0y-Irx5lhvg4lnUAJdRub_8uTGN7PIw" alt="IMG_256"><figcaption>Ozone Sauna available at RFC clinics</figcaption></figure><h2><br><strong>Cutting-Edge Fertility Treatments: RFC Pioneers Ozone Sauna</strong></h2><p><br><i>New York, NY</i> - <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">Rejuvenating Fertility Center</a> has pioneered the use of Ozone Sauna as a treatment for women suffering from infertility. RFC is pleased to announce that it has begun accepting appointments for this innovative new technology. Ozone sauna is a detoxification technique that introduces ozone via a closed sauna that uses heat and moisture to open pores for better absorption.</p><p>Ozone is similar to oxygen, but is more concentrated than the oxygen we breathe. Ozone sauna therapy is recommended for women who have experienced low ovarian reserve, poor egg/embryo quality, a thin endometrial lining, inflammatory disease, or have a poor response to IVF medication. In the ozone sauna, humid heat opens the pores and ozone is able to penetrate the skin in order to circulate throughout the entire body. Ozone has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.</p><p>Ozone has been shown to have many benefits and has been used as an antiseptic, for cancer treatments, skin conditions, bed ulcers, joint problems like arthritis, vascular diseases, and to fight infection. The providers at Rejuvenating Fertility Center, headed by founder Dr. Zaher Merhi, recognized the benefits of ozone sauna therapy as it relates to fertility and have adapted the technology accordingly.</p><p>Dr. Merhi, OB-GYN, MD, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, is the first to have published manuscripts showing the fertility benefits of ozone sauna. Dr. Merhi has conducted extensive research showing that ozone has the potential to boost fertility especially in women over the age of 35, and can prove beneficial alongside more traditional in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.</p><p>Ozone sauna is part of RFC’s newest protocol of offering a comprehensive and customized fertility plan to patients. Whether a woman has been trying for years to get pregnant or is just beginning her attempts to conceive, RFC can implement multiple treatments, including ozone sauna, to reduce stress, lower inflammation, and promote fertility, even in women over 40.</p><p>“Ozone is emerging as a new adjunct therapeutic agent for female infertility,” Dr. Merhi wrote in one of his research papers. “Results suggested that ozone therapy could have beneficial effects on tubal occlusion, could protect from endometritis and vaginitis, might protect ovaries from ischemia and oocyte loss and finally might lead to less formation of pelvic adhesions.”</p><p>In another paper, Dr. Merhi studied three patients who had a persistently thin endometrial lining despite the use of several medical agents known to improve endometrial lining thickness. This condition represents a huge challenge during frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. The patients received a combination of transdermal and intravaginal ozone therapy, along with Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. The treatments were successful in improving the thickness of the endometrial lining in all three patients. Two of the three patients became pregnant following single embryo transfer.</p><p>Dr. Merhi considers this to be a huge success and plans to continue his research into the benefits for Ozone sauna therapy as it pertains to fertility. The team at RFC are excited to offer this cutting-edge new technology as a fertility treatment to both local patients in New York and Connecticut as well as patients worldwide receiving remote care from RFC.</p><p><i>Rejuvenating Fertility Clinic is New York and Connecticut's first IVF Center to offer non-conventional, holistic, and organic fertility methods. The clinic is currently accepting patients and offers a variety of IVF options, egg donation and surrogacy, and other fertility treatments. </i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/">https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@rejuvenatingfertility.com">info@rejuvenatingfertility.com</a></p><p>Phone: (203) 557-9696</p><p>Dr. Merhi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/">https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/</a></p><p>Rejuvenating Fertility Center on Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rejuvenatingfertilitycenter/</a></p>
23 Aug, 2022
Preet Raj
<h2>Meet Preet Raj, the CTO leading the wave of User Data Privacy </h2><p>Preet Raj is a highly accomplished technologist and a rising entrepreneur on a mission to enable transparency with data collection practices and give control back to the users on how their data is shared and used.</p><p>Preet Raj recently dropped Bakstage, giving brands worldwide the capability to host social interactions and communication right on their own websites and apps. Bakstage is a space for brands to connect and build deeper relations with their consumers while still having direct access to valuable user data which is used to personalize user experiences and spark more engagement.</p><h2>What is Bakstage?</h2><p>With social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, while you may be able to connect with the general public, the sites become oversaturated with accounts, run on algorithms that are out of your control, and hoards your own information. Many businesses have come to demand more control, a stronger line of connection with their consumers, and a digital space entirely devoted to their brand. Bakstage aims to meet these businesses where they’re at, providing a space where they can truly engage with their audience. </p><p>Bakstage allows its clients to convert their consumers to loyal fans and advocates of the brand, championing both the product and the brand's mission. Bakstage is striving to become the gold standard for trust and privacy for consumers. Bakstage is a no-code platform for companies to establish communities and host live streams on their websites within a matter of minutes. Brands using Bakstage get access to their Consumer Data Platform (CDP) highlighting consumer insights and consumer journeys more closely.</p><p>Brands in the current digital space, according to Bakstage, are overly dependent on “walled garden” social networking platforms like Facebook or Twitter for engaging with their consumers and building a community. As a result, they do not own any of their consumer data, don’t have insights into consumer behavior, and boast low engagement on their website and pages.</p><p>New features integrated into the application have the potential to enrich experiences for brands and customers alike. With changes such as advanced analytics, which allow consumers and brands to connect more easily through utilizing user data, and card view smart widgets, which allow brands to track user data more effectively, Bakstage reorients consumer data to the correct brands rather than sharing this information with large social media platforms.</p><h2>Meet Preet Raj</h2><p>Named one of the Top 10 CTOs to Watch in 2022 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Preet has always been in the driving seat of technology innovation and has been working with Web Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning since his early undergraduate days, for which he possesses multiple patents. He grew up in India, where he spent all his teenage and early twenties focusing on cool robotic autonomous programming and building advanced AI models before moving to the United States to pursue his Master’s in Computer Science. Since then, he has worked for top investment banks on Wall Street like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley & J.P Morgan where he built and led the development of amazing tech for the Investment Banking division. After that, he headed engineering for Fin-tech, Consumer-tech, and SaaS startups, scaled engineering teams from the ground up, and built systems that generate multi-million in revenue.</p><p>It doesn’t stop there, he led the development of multiple award-winning platforms, FLYX – Best Apps of 2020 Google PlayStore, FX Hedge Pool, and best new venue initiative by FX-Markets to name a few.</p><p>He’s an industry speaker, a mentor and advisor to many technology startups, and an active member of many communities for startup founders where he lends his expertise and experience in building products, scaling technology, and teams.</p><p>For the past few years, Preet has dedicated his career to building solutions that champion user privacy and help organizations gain consented 1st Party user data. He has since built many proprietary Programmatic Data Collections units for running extremely accurate and consented targeted Ad-campaigns.</p><h2>Finding Success</h2><p>Preet Raj attributes his success to patience and collaboration with an excellent team. “Success to me is doing things that you love with the people that you like. Entrepreneurship can be very lonely, finding the right co-founders/team is one of the biggest successes that an entrepreneur can achieve.” As Preet Raj continues his work, it’s clear he’s constantly striving to push harder and harder to propel Bakstage, and continuously strives for complete data transparency.</p><p>If you are a brand that is suffering from low engagement on your websites and apps, then <a href="https://bakstage.ai/">Bakstage</a> might just be the right tool that you have been waiting for.</p>
23 Aug, 2022
“I See Us Being Everywhere and Changing Everything,” Preet Raj on Bakstage, Digital Consumer Engagement, and Privacy
<h2> “I See Us Being Everywhere and Changing Everything,” Preet Raj on Bakstage, Digital Consumer Engagement, and Privacy</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5xbCuUlDljqx779rcovt0KbTayKRNo2GHOA8goy34norwe2toj7okGorUmricYWp9UzmNd0shtuRIYMxTec74tQA9bmyuSMrewzSwSFu6FRXcPmdmdDzGl_64SP2LC1Yq0Y7zaBQTmWFiPoeWYkQXto"></figure><p><a href="https://bakstage.ai/">Bakstage</a> is a no-code AI technology platform made for both emerging and established brands to build deeper relations with their customers via live and interactive audio & video experiences on their own websites. </p><p>Recently, we got to catch up with Bakstage CTO & Co-founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/preet-raj/">Preet Raj</a> based out of New York City, to learn more about the platform.</p><p><strong>What is Bakstage?</strong></p><p>“The idea behind Bakstage was always, ‘What if there was a social media platform that placed you in a brand’s own space?’ I mean, if going to someone’s Twitter or Instagram is like going to a booth that’s designated for them or their products in a long line of booths, why not bring someone into a brand’s headquarters, the backstage? That’s Bakstage for you. Giving a brand a social online space where they can feel a sense of ownership, and likewise, fans of this brand can be part of an exclusive club and moreover feel comfortable knowing there isn’t a third party that has access to their information. Instead of being in a relatively public space, where your information is just out there, your data is treated as more privileged information and is only shared with who you’d like to share it with.”</p><p><strong>Why should businesses use Bakstage and not the standard social media sites?</strong></p><p>“Well, that’s the million-dollar question. All businesses should be building communities that they own and manage, and build direct relationships with their consumers so that they understand them and can serve them better. Our technology enables businesses to create live and interactive audio and video experiences on their own websites. We further give brands access to their own Customer Data Platform (CDP) where they get direct access to their consumers and detailed actionable analytics and insights. We never advise businesses to stop using their existing social media accounts, we actually encourage them to use their accounts to drive more traffic to their own websites using our technology.”</p><p><strong>Can you speak a little more on the importance of consumer data for a business?</strong></p><p>“Well, there are countless benefits of collecting consented 1st Party consumer data but all of those also come with specific responsibilities as a business. Good quality consumer data will help a business understand their overall target audience, demographics, interests, age groups, etcetera, which will help the business improve the overall consumer experience. It will allow for greater levels of personalization, which leads to better conversion rates and shorter sales cycles.”</p><p><strong>Tell me about the team behind Bakstage.</strong></p><p>“We have one of the best leadership teams that any startup can hope for. We compliment each other in the best possible way, our <a href="https://bakstage.ai/b/team">team</a> consists of subject matter experts in ad-tech, data, design, and content. We are innovators and builders who understand the importance of owning consumer data, and the future of consumer privacy, and are on a mission to help brands build deeper relationships with their consumers.”</p><p><br><strong>Where do you see Bakstage in the next five years?</strong></p><p>“I see us being everywhere and changing everything. For brands and businesses, I see us being the obvious choice for digital consumer engagement that truly caters to changing consumer behavior. For users, when they see “<strong>Powered By Bakstage</strong>” on any website it should automatically instill trust and authenticity in their minds.”</p><p><strong>What is success to you?</strong></p><p>“Success to me is doing things that you love with the people that you like. Entrepreneurship can be very lonely, finding the right co-founders/team is one of the biggest successes that an entrepreneur can achieve.”</p><p>—</p><p> As Bakstage continues to gain traction, Preet Raj’s success will only multiply in the coming months and years. Giving power back to the brands is first and foremost on Bakstage’s initiative, which businesses are undoubtedly noticing.</p><p>Bakstage empowers its clients to convert their consumers to loyal fans and advocates of the brand, championing both the product and the brand's mission. Every brand emerging or established needs to have a strategy for engaging its consumers on their own websites and apps. It looks like <a href="https://bakstage.ai/">Bakstage</a> can get you started in minutes.</p>
06 Aug, 2022
Lolita Malone
<p><strong>Maui X Lolita Brings Fly Girl Style to the World’s Hottest Runways</strong></p><p>Maui X Lolita (MXL) is about to show off its sleek styles, bright patterns, easy to wear playsets, and swoon-worthy swimsuits to the world.</p><p>MXL will be showing at New York Fashion Week, Harlem Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. This mother/daughter team started their company in 2020, utilizing Lolita’s two decades of experience in fashion and design. Her daughter Maui is along for the new venture, and from their midtown Manhattan headquarters, the team designs and produces stunning looks designed for today’s fearless fashionista.</p><p>“MXL strives to make a difference in the fashion world,” says Lolita. “In a world of fast fashion, we are different. Creating bold designs for fly girls is not only our motto, but a statement we live by. Each of our pieces are made for the person who dares to be different from the crowd, and for the ones who refuse to be told what to do and what to wear. Our items are made in small batches so the odds of seeing someone wearing the exact thing as you are slim to none.”</p><p>Each edition is limited to approximately twenty pieces per style, ensuring the highest quality and offering customers a chance to own something as unique as they are. MXL offers a variety of styles, patterns, and colors and everything is hand-made. This creates a fashion experience seldom seen in today’s over-saturated market of cheap mass-produced products that lack the personal touch. Not surprisingly, the mother and daughter team is working overtime to ensure that they’re showcasing their freshest new styles at the upcoming fashion weeks.</p><p>“We are so excited to present our brand at New York Fashion Week,” says Lolita. “NYFW and Harlem Fashion Week are so iconic. We have worked very hard to get to this point and we’re becoming a name in New York now. We can’t wait to showcase our designs at these huge fashion events.”</p><p>New York Fashion Week is held every year in February and September. During this week to nine days, fashion buyers, the press, and the public are treated to a showcase of fashion collections from designers across the globe. NYFW is one of four major fashion weeks in the world; the others are Paris, London, and Milan.</p><p>Paris Fashion Week is another of the “Big 4”, as the major fashion weeks are called, and holds two yearly events: one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. The history of Paris Fashion Week starts back in 1945 but the first original event was held in 1973. Each year the event is held at select locations throughout Paris.</p><p>Harlem Fashion Week is a more exclusive event in New York City and is dedicated to support the Harlem community and promote diversity in fashion. In 2022 the theme is “Capturing the Black Experience in Fashion”, making it the perfect time for talented designers of color like Maui X Lolita to be featured.</p><p>Maui X Lolita would like its clients to be a part of the designing process in the future and plans to offer custom options on select pieces. “We’d love to see what our customers would choose for themselves if given the option,” Lolita says. “We’d like to implement this with our brand at some point.”</p><p>Until then, the team at MXL continues to brainstorm the hottest designs using high quality and high impact fabrics for the most eye-catching outfits. Both Lolita and Maui describe fashion design as art and think of themselves as artists - and looking at their work, no one can argue with that. The combination of fun, easygoing fashion and gorgeous patterns is iconic.</p><p>“Each artist has something unique and beautiful to share with the world,” Lolita shares. “Seeing a stranger wearing your artwork is an indescribable feeling. The ultimate success is being able to create something that is appreciated by your intended audience and being able to grow and sustain a livelihood from these creations.”</p><p>MXL designs will be shown in New York and Paris in the fall of 2022.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://mauixlolita.com/">https://mauixlolita.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Lolita@mauixlolita.com">Lolita@mauixlolita.com</a></p>
24 Aug, 2022
Lolita Malone
<figure class="image"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/POqWzGEcb6QXC2dII3zoXUqNfaQ8JKCOVLqwguaxvSbY-kN8jAVViyAmCi4ttbs00vSHXeS17xt0VWM0sjuwpsL2VBLiKnPuGgJNWYUiRyAbYON8yTRdvFlMm8nowZ2Do7PIiIVCvZQk1KmzByH11YZmV4zhItiu"></figure><p><strong>Maui X Lolita Announces Collection To Be Showcased at New York, Paris, Harlem Fashion Weeks</strong></p><p><i>New York, NY</i> - Manhattan fashion brand Maui X Lolita (MXL) has announced that it will be premiering its new collection at New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and Harlem Fashion Week in the fall of 2022.</p><p>The company started in 2020 and utilizes the two decades’ of experience attained by the company’s founder, Lolita Malone. Since teaming up with her daughter Maui to launch their business, Lolita has expanded MXL into an acclaimed fashion brand offering a range of products created in small batches. Each item is produced in limited runs of twenty pieces or fewer per style, and the product line includes swimwear, accessories, casual wear, dresses, and tracksuits.</p><p>Being featured at the upcoming fashion weeks is a huge step for the company. The opportunity for fashion houses to showcase their collections for the world to see does not come easily, and the team at Maui X Lolita is pleased to release their fall collection at these events.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/h6GaEmrg_hshWBShEOrU0MZDcqCDmHH7fHtdFBU7NJmLSHP2VoaOSzi8EHAIrqd74Ji3MDXjvlH7trkTRS1ltr3StQC07dbNlqUl-v6Uhg-7JAoqR-eZQ_-1MD-HHy7_a4b9G9nzkfVGhExFnKuuwDEEZvS0usHt" alt="IMG_256"></figure><p>Runway 7 Fashion is the premier New York City Fashion Week event, during which Sony Hall in Manhattan’s Theater District is transformed into a unique vertical platform. This is where Maui x Lolita will drop its fall collection. The company is pleased with the recognition it has received that has led up to being included in New York Fashion Week, one of the four most important fashion weeks in the world.</p><p>Since its creation in 1943, New York Fashion Week has led the world in the latest fashions and trends. It is known as one of the “Big 4” fashion weeks in the world; the others are located in Paris, London, and Milan. These major fashion shows set the scene for fashion all across the world. Looks showcased at these high-profile catwalks influence designers globally, not just for haute couture, but for everyday fashion as well.</p><p>MXL will also be featured at the Paris Fashion Week (<i>Semaine de la mode de Paris</i> in French). 800 professional buyers, 2000 journalists, and 400 photographers flock to France for the events surrounding Paris Fashion Week, and it is here that key trends are revealed that will shape clothing choices for thousands of other designers. Maui X Lolita will be dropping the continuation of their fall collection both in Paris and in Harlem.</p><p>Harlem Fashion Week is the third of three fashion weeks in which MXL is participating. It garners as much attention as bigger fashion weeks but is a more exclusive event, and its 2022 theme of “Capturing the Black Experience in Fashion” promotes a theme of inclusion being seen more and more in the fashion world.</p><p>The team at Maui X Lolita is excited about being featured at these three fashion weeks. For all designers, showing their designs at major fashion weeks results in the public being made aware of their brand. MXL has spent the last several months preparing the fashions that it will be presenting for the three fashion weeks and is confident that the greater public will be as receptive to this growing brand as its current clients have been.</p><p><i>Maui X Lolita is a fashion brand based in Manhattan, NYC. The company offers a variety of products created in small batches and includes swimwear, casualwear, and accessories.</i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://mauixlolita.com/">https://mauixlolita.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Lolita@mauixlolita.com">Lolita@mauixlolita.com</a></p><p>Phone: 646-770-6683</p>
06 Aug, 2022
Lolita Malone
<p><strong>Maui X Lolita Brings Fly Girl Style to the World’s Hottest Runways</strong></p><p>Maui X Lolita (MXL) is about to show off its sleek styles, bright patterns, easy to wear playsets, and swoon-worthy swimsuits to the world.</p><p>MXL will be showing at New York Fashion Week, Harlem Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. This mother/daughter team started their company in 2020, utilizing Lolita’s two decades of experience in fashion and design. Her daughter Maui is along for the new venture, and from their midtown Manhattan headquarters, the team designs and produces stunning looks designed for today’s fearless fashionista.</p><p>“MXL strives to make a difference in the fashion world,” says Lolita. “In a world of fast fashion, we are different. Creating bold designs for fly girls is not only our motto, but a statement we live by. Each of our pieces are made for the person who dares to be different from the crowd, and for the ones who refuse to be told what to do and what to wear. Our items are made in small batches so the odds of seeing someone wearing the exact thing as you are slim to none.”</p><p>Each edition is limited to approximately twenty pieces per style, ensuring the highest quality and offering customers a chance to own something as unique as they are. MXL offers a variety of styles, patterns, and colors and everything is hand-made. This creates a fashion experience seldom seen in today’s over-saturated market of cheap mass-produced products that lack the personal touch. Not surprisingly, the mother and daughter team is working overtime to ensure that they’re showcasing their freshest new styles at the upcoming fashion weeks.</p><p>“We are so excited to present our brand at New York Fashion Week,” says Lolita. “NYFW and Harlem Fashion Week are so iconic. We have worked very hard to get to this point and we’re becoming a name in New York now. We can’t wait to showcase our designs at these huge fashion events.”</p><p>New York Fashion Week is held every year in February and September. During this week to nine days, fashion buyers, the press, and the public are treated to a showcase of fashion collections from designers across the globe. NYFW is one of four major fashion weeks in the world; the others are Paris, London, and Milan.</p><p>Paris Fashion Week is another of the “Big 4”, as the major fashion weeks are called, and holds two yearly events: one for spring/summer and one for fall/winter. The history of Paris Fashion Week starts back in 1945 but the first original event was held in 1973. Each year the event is held at select locations throughout Paris.</p><p>Harlem Fashion Week is a more exclusive event in New York City and is dedicated to support the Harlem community and promote diversity in fashion. In 2022 the theme is “Capturing the Black Experience in Fashion”, making it the perfect time for talented designers of color like Maui X Lolita to be featured.</p><p>Maui X Lolita would like its clients to be a part of the designing process in the future and plans to offer custom options on select pieces. “We’d love to see what our customers would choose for themselves if given the option,” Lolita says. “We’d like to implement this with our brand at some point.”</p><p>Until then, the team at MXL continues to brainstorm the hottest designs using high quality and high impact fabrics for the most eye-catching outfits. Both Lolita and Maui describe fashion design as art and think of themselves as artists - and looking at their work, no one can argue with that. The combination of fun, easygoing fashion and gorgeous patterns is iconic.</p><p>“Each artist has something unique and beautiful to share with the world,” Lolita shares. “Seeing a stranger wearing your artwork is an indescribable feeling. The ultimate success is being able to create something that is appreciated by your intended audience and being able to grow and sustain a livelihood from these creations.”</p><p>MXL designs will be shown in New York and Paris in the fall of 2022.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://mauixlolita.com/">https://mauixlolita.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/mauibylolita/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Lolita@mauixlolita.com">Lolita@mauixlolita.com</a></p>
17 Aug, 2022
Jonathan Dapra
<p><strong>Dr. Jonathan Dapra Shares the Secrets to Small Business Leadership Impact in New Book</strong><br><br> </p><ul><li>98% of US companies are small businesses (i.e., fewer than 500 employees)</li><li>Current leadership resources cater only to larger companies</li><li>There is a distinct difference, Dapra says, between small, mid-sized, and larger companies that are typically ignored</li></ul><p>At over 35 million, the number of US small businesses is huge—they represent the bulk of the US and international economies. Yet their leadership teams are lacking resources specific to these small companies’ needs, as the currently available business leadership publications are designed for larger companies.</p><p>Dr. Jonathan Dapra is the chief innovations officer and co-founder of Alaric, a leadership consulting firm specializing in leadership impact within small and midsize companies. He thinks it’s time to change how people talk about leadership in small and large companies. Dapra, a leadership and strategy practitioner, has partnered with a high-profile team to release a book that is the beginning of that change. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789047439/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6KBC1N5EQAVTCDSFCAAD"><i>From 50 to 500: Mastering the Unique Leadership Challenges of Growing Small Companies</i></a> is an initial step; it is essentially the guidebook for highly effective small business leaders and introduces Alaric’s distinct data and insights into assessment, development, coaching, and strategy refinement for small and midsize companies.</p><p>Dapra was long fascinated by effective leadership in small to midsize organizations. His research showed that extant knowledge in business management neither represented nor applied to smaller businesses and his desire was to fill that gap. He conducted extensive research in his doctoral studies and created a comprehensive small business leader competency model that he labeled Small Business Leader Success Factors© and Derailers©. This research is the first of its kind to be published, and was instrumental in Dapra and his collaborators creating Alaric’s leadership model and small business segmentation framework to help small business leaders to succeed. </p><p><i>From 50 to 500</i> was a project based on Alaric’s mission statement to be partners to the world’s small business leaders, and was a collaboration between Dr. Dapra as well as his colleagues Dr. Richard Dapra, lauded as an expert in talent development, and Jonas Akerman, former president of BTS USA, a highly acclaimed strategy implementation firm. “<i>From 50 to 500</i> is one of the world’s first small-business leadership books,” says Jonathan Dapra. “I think of it as a rallying call for small business leaders. I want to begin a long-overdue conversation about the distinct challenges and business capabilities leaders need to produce results within their organizations.”</p><p>Dapra and his co-authors identify key characteristics of small companies that often position those organizations for rapid growth. But achieving growth requires leaders to demonstrate great leadership, and that is where the <i>High Impact Small Business Leadership© </i>model comes into play. This intuitive and highly-relevant model empowers small business leaders by defining Motivators, Capabilities, and potential Derailers that are specific to smaller companies. The book discusses the kind of challenges that many smaller businesses typically face and offers a chance for leaders to access the kinds of tools needed to strengthen their leadership effectiveness and accordingly, have tremendous impact across their organization.</p><p>“We founded Alaric and wrote this book for the same reason,” says Dapra. “We saw a glaring hole in the leadership consulting market. 100% of leadership books only speak to 2% of leaders. In the US and Europe, governments and academia alike seem to have trouble identifying what different sized companies look like.” Dapra refers to the Small Business Administration (SBA) which uses <a href="https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/basic-requirements">the rule of 500</a> to define any company with fewer than 500 employees as a “small business”. Dapra and his colleagues disagree with this black-and-white definition, feeling that attempting to define an entire range of companies by two extremes is insufficient for those companies’ needs.</p><p>Dapra points out that there are different types of organizations with different organizational and market challenges faced by their leadership teams. “There are what you might categorize as sole proprietors, partnerships, mom and pop shops, and more,” Dapra says. “With growth comes organizational complexity and a hierarchy. Small businesses begin to look like large companies, but they are still small businesses, and their leaders require a specific set of leadership capabilities to impact their organizations.”</p><p> </p><p>This is where Alaric and the new book <i>From 50 to 500</i> come in. Dapra and his team recognized that every major academic leadership framework and the range of practitioner solutions are all based on data from large companies. The gap in small business-specific leadership knowledge led Dapra’s team to combine years of academic research, field experience, and client interviews to develop a definitive approach for segmenting the range of companies thought "small," and then create a small business-specific, easy-to-understand, and actionable leadership model that helps readers and Alaric’s clients self-assess their leadership capabilities.</p><p> </p><p>Dapra points to Alaric and the new book as the pathway to helping small business leaders build their self-awareness and identify capabilities they wish to strengthen and consequently improve their impact across their company. <i>From 50 to 500</i> is the first and only book to speak specifically to the needs of small business leaders. “Before this,” Dapra shares, “no one was speaking to the leaders who make up the majority of the world's economies. Imagine a world where every leader had the tools and a coach and partner in developing high-impact leadership capabilities.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789047439/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6KBC1N5EQAVTCDSFCAAD"><i>From 50 to 500: Mastering the Unique Leadership Challenges of Growing Small Companies</i></a> is being published by John Hunt Publishing’s Business Books International imprint. It is currently available for pre-order and will be released in February 2023. Alaric partners with small businesses for assessment, development, coaching, and strategy refinement. The company is preparing a series of web-based assessment and development tools that can be easily accessed and purchased by small business leaders and their leadership teams.</p><p><i>Jonathan Dapra is a leadership and strategy practitioner who researches, writes, teaches, and consults about small business. Dr. Dapra has over 20 years of diverse experience as an executive, entrepreneur, trainer, instructor, and leadership coach. He began his career at Dun & Bradstreet, started firms in the tech and gaming industry, and built the special effects company AutoFX. He was part of the leadership team at Dynamic Graphics, president of Pandromeda3D, and CEO of the middleware company Meta4 Interactive. He later joined The Early Start Fund. Jonathan has worked with EDMC, The Art Institute, and currently, is the Rosenblum Endowed Professor of Business at </i><a href="https://www.plymouth.edu/"><i>Plymouth State University</i></a><i>. Jonathan has a Doctorate of Business Administration and an MBA in strategy. </i></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.alaricpartners.com">www.alaricpartners.com</a></p><p>Phone: 603-901-3103</p><p>Jonathan Dapra on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdapra/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdapra/</a> </p><p>Homepage: <a href="http://www.jonathandapra.com">www.jonathandapra.com</a></p><p> </p>
08 Sep, 2022
TRVFIT Fitness CEO Tyler Koronich Opens Franchising Opportunities Across the US
<p><strong>TRVFIT Fitness CEO Tyler Koronich Opens Franchising Opportunities Across the US</strong></p><p>National fitness studio <a href="https://trvfit.com/">TRV|FIT Fitness</a> is excited to start opening up franchising opportunities across the country, after putting a halt to new locations during the pandemic. The company has developed a long waitlist since 2020, and has begun contacting the entities ready to open franchise locations.</p><p>TRV|FIT Fitness offers personal training, semi-private training, and group fitness sessions. The TRV|FIT workout creates diverse workouts that not only promote calorie burn but also promote balanced strength, quality, mobility, and longevity. With 16 locations in 2 states and more locations opening this year, TRV|FIT is making a difference one success story at a time.</p><p>The company prides itself on being a program rather than merely fitness classes, however. TRV|FIT sets the standard of functional group fitness and provides clients with all the tools and resources they need for success. Each client has a different set of needs when it comes to health and fitness. With personal training, the TRV|FIT team personalizes the program to each client’s needs and accommodates all fitness levels.</p><p>The company’s semi-private training sessions offer a deep-dive into progress and accountability and is designed for small groups. It remains fully customizable for clients to meet unique goals and find workouts appropriate for their skill level. It’s a popular option for friend groups even if they have differing fitness goals.</p><p>The group fitness sessions at TRV|FIT are a set of classes which can be combined in a myriad of ways in order to help clients reach their goals. Each 45-minute session is designed to make the most of the clients’ time. The team strives to teach sustainability to clients so that results will last, and there are 4 different options available:</p><ul><li>TRV|X: this is the classic workout which combines strength, cardio, and muscular endurance.</li><li>SWEAT: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions with the goal of working the heart rate to optimal performance and calorie burning zones</li><li>GRIT: strength training sessions intended to build quality strength through a combination of compound movements and accessory work</li><li>RIOT: the premier boxing and conditioning workout in Michigan and Tennessee; it requires no experience</li></ul><p>Founder and CEO Tyler Koronich has been working in the fitness industry for over 13 years. He started TRV|FIT Fitness at the age of 23, after working for a major worldwide fitness franchise and learning the ins and outs of the industry. TRV|FIT is now a national fitness studio franchise with 16 locations in 2 states with multiple new locations to open this year.</p><p>Koronich, bestselling author of You’re Not Finished, describes the success of his company: “Entrepreneurship is perseverance not perfection. It's leading from the front with delusional optimism.” It is with this attitude that he enabled his company to weather the storm of the pandemic and emerge stronger than ever.</p><p>Koronich has developed TRV|FIT into a line of products that optimize the health and fitness industry.</p><p>The business began with a 1,000-square-foot gym in Howell, Michigan, where Koronich grew up. Koronich grew up fascinated by mixed martial arts and other combat sports, and worked as a personal trainer for big box gyms prior to founding TRV|FIT Fitness. The business grew quickly: within months of opening, it outgrew the initial location and moved into a 3,000-square-foot gym; shortly afterward the business tripled in size yet again and relocated to a 9,000-square-foot location in Genoa Township.</p><p>Koronich attributes the company’s success to the unique and customizable aspect of the workout system, as well as its wide variety of options, including boxing and yoga, ensuring that clients of all body types, fitness levels, and health issues can find the perfect workout for their lives and bodies. “We found innovative ways to weather the pandemic,” says Koronich. “Now we're expanding like crazy and doing better than ever.”</p><p>Website: <a href="https://trvfit.com/">https://trvfit.com/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@trvfit.com">info@trvfit.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trvfit/">https://www.facebook.com/trvfit/</a></p>
29 Aug, 2022
Axis Supply Changes the Way Customers Do Home Improvement
<p>Axis Supply Changes the Way Customers Do Home Improvement </p><p> </p><p>As inflation skyrockets to its highest level in four decades and supply chains remain snarled, products that have traditionally been taboo are suddenly in high demand: those dinged up refrigerators and other “marred” appliances. Until now, most Americans have avoided them like the plague, but a tough economy is changing their minds. This is especially true of homeowners looking to perform home improvement projects, says <a href="http://www.axissupplyco.com">Axis Supply</a>, a national retailer known for its low prices and quality home improvement merchandise. Its teams are helping a lot of people to give that dented - and deeply discounted - dishwasher another look, and consumers are seeing the value in the company’s high-quality appliances, power tools, and building materials that have minor cosmetic flaws. </p><p> </p><p>“In the past, many customers would refuse to consider purchasing an item with a small dent or scratch,” states Naved Ahwazi, CEO of Axis Supply. “But with delivery times stretching to six months for basic home improvement materials, more people are now willing to take a look at supplies with superficial issues that do not impair functionality.” </p><p> </p><p>An example of how the company is changing the buying experience is its recent effort to provide 6 million square feet of luxury vinyl tile flooring to customers in a span of just two weeks. Luxury vinyl tile is the highest quality of vinyl flooring and is in extremely high demand. Through efficient use of its brick and mortar locations and its network of accredited clients, the company distributed all 6 million square feet at a 70% cost savings to customers.</p><p> </p><p>Axis Supply says that its typical customer has been struggling to find the items they desperately need to outfit their homes. Its employees help them to recognize the previously unappreciated value in a less-than-perfect product. Customers are assured that every item the company stocks in its retail locations is inspected thoroughly using a proprietary due diligence system. In addition, customers are provided with a cost comparison, showing them how much of a discount they are receiving off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. </p><p> </p><p>“Many of our products are deeply discounted simply because of a minor flaw, and it is always rewarding to see the look of surprise and gratitude on a customer’s face when we show the cost comparison and they realize how much they are saving,” says Ahwazi. </p><p> </p><p>Axis Supply’s low-cost, high-quality offerings are allowing the company to build a niche among first-time buyers and professional investors. For people buying their first home, getting a deal on an item with a small scratch can be perceived as a “cool factor,” something that they associate with the sacrifices they made to achieve the American Dream. For investors who rehabilitate and resell homes for a living, bringing a home to market that has appliances can mean the difference between selling a home and losing a buyer to a competitor. </p><p> </p><p>“The bottom line is that we are changing how people think about creating the home and life they want,” declares Ahwazi, “and that new perspective makes all the difference in the world.” </p><p> </p><p><i><strong>About Axis Supply</strong></i> </p><p><i>Axis Supply is an experienced national supply management operator. The company also provides logistics and supply chain management consulting services to international clients in Latin America and the MENA region. For more information, please visit</i><a href="http://www.axissupplyco.com/"><i> www.axissupplyco.com</i></a><i> or contact:</i> </p><p> </p><p><i>Axis Supply</i> </p><p><i>INFO@AXISSUPPLYCO.COM </i> </p><p> </p>