As you may already know, we at LodeStar are passionate about promoting mental health awareness. September was National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, so there was no question we would be getting out, spreading the word and doing our part toward raising awareness. As part of that effort, we were honored by a visit with Dr. Shira Kafker to discuss this critical topic.

Marcia Zaruba O’Connor visited with us at LLL recently. She’s a fellow Philadelphia 100 honoree and the CEO and founder of the O’Connor Group, a talent acquisition and human resources provider.

We had the honor of visiting again with Regina Lowrie, CMB, the President and CEO of Dytrix, and one of the industry’s true thought leaders. Here’s what she discussed with our own Jim Paolino.

Our own Jim Paolino had the tables turned on him, as he was interviewed by Content Beacon’s Brian Rieger about the great year LodeStar’s had so far in 2021. He also discussed some very big news about the brand’s future.

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This week we dive into what we did this summer and tease our fall plans.

This week we discuss nothing at all about mortgage! We discuss what we learned how to cook during quarantine and what we still do today.

Jim and Alayna dive into their experience in the workplace and as managers over the years. Memes, management styles and the need for respect.

This week we jump into our favorite Olympic Sports and why mental health matters in the arena and in the workplace.

We discuss the economic impact that AirBnb has on both the Hospitality and Mortgage industries. Plus our personal preferences while traveling on where we like to stay.

This week Jim and Alayna dive into their first jobs and what they learned while scooping ice cream and flipping burgers.