Hilary Topper On Air

Being proactive in your healthcare is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Scheduling regular doctor visits, as well as monitoring your symptoms at home are crucial to living a happy, healthy life. According to a report by World Population Review, Hispanic citizens make up about 18% of the U.S. population, yet despite this large population size, they may not be receiving the same quality of healthcare that other US citizens do. These disparities in healthcare for Hispanic minorities need to be recognized.

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Isabel C. Mira, Esq. an attorney at Pegalis Law Group, LLC about disparities in healthcare for Hispanic minorities. Learn tips on how to better look after your health, especially for those in the Hispanic community. She will also discuss home remedies, language barriers, and building communication and trust.

Isabel C. Mira, Esq. has been an advocate for plaintiff’s rights since she started her legal career in Colombia, South America and she continues to do the same here in the United States. She conducts pre-trial litigation, representing patients in medical malpractice actions for Pegalis Law Group, LLC in Lake Success, New York.

Ms. Mira came to Pegalis Law Group after a successful career in New York, protecting creditors’ rights while navigating the intertwining federal and state compliance regulations. She had a niche practice representing individuals with disabilities, which serves her well at Pegalis Law Group. Ms. Mira also enjoyed the opportunity to intern at Glen Cove City Court for the Honorable Joseph McCain. Although already an attorney when she first arrived in the United States, she acquired the skills to practice in New York by working in a plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm and attending St. John’s University School of Law. She has been profiled as a prominent medical malpractice lawyer in the Long Island Business News, in their “Who’s Who” publication. In 2020 and 2021, Ms. Mira was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in New York.

In her native country of Colombia, South America, Ms. Mira was a civil litigation solo practitioner. She also practiced law at Corantioquia, a governmental agency charged with the enforcement of the environmental policy. There she prepared legal responses to public petitions, and administrative decisions, and addressed environmental regulations.

Ms. Mira is a member of the Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Colombia, as well as in the Federal Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. She obtained her law degree from Universidad de Medellín, Colombia. She graduated with a Master of Law in American Legal Studies from St. John’s University School of Law.

Pegalis Law Group represents people suffering from preventable medical errors and personal injury. We strive for accountability by advocating for clients, which ensures safer medical practices and better patient care. To discuss your medical/legal situation, call Pegalis Law Group at 1-866-MED-MAL7. There is never a fee for legal consultations. To contact Isabel or to learn more about Pegalis Law Group, visit https://pegalislawgroup.com/.

Have you heard of the town Nissequogue on the North Shore of Long Island? Many are calling this town a “Hamptons Alternative” or a "Mellower Hamptons”.

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Tracey Kupferberg – a licensed associate real estate broker, and Terri Orlando – an accredited real estate staging professional, who make up the Kupferberg Orlando Team. Learn about the charming community, Nissequogue, more about real estate on the North Shore of Long Island, and what makes the Kupferberg Orlando Team so unique and dynamic.

Each with their own unique skill set, The Kupferberg Orlando Team members together offer a full-service approach to your real estate needs. Tracey’s sales and legal expertise, Lindsay’s marketing savvy, and Terri’s design and staging prowess allow them to provide exceptional services to their clients. This includes their unique, pre-listing service that they implement for the homes they market and sell.

They skillfully guide buyers and sellers through the complex real estate process with knowledge and a wealth of resources on staging, interior design, renovations, mortgages, landscaping, moving, cleaners, and more.

The Kupferberg Orlando Team serves discerning clients at every price point on Long Island’s North Shore. Their primary focus is on creating value for their clients, listening to their needs, educating them on the market, and finding them the best solutions. 'Buying and Selling Done Beautifully!' For more information on the Nissequogue Open House on June 5th and 6th, visit kupferbergorlandoteam.elliman.com.

Although 56% of Americans think having a will is important, did you know that only 1 in 3 actually has an estate planning document? And more so, people who do have an estate plan in place often make costly mistakes. So, how can you stop making mistakes in your estate plan?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Kim N. Christian, Esq., Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. Learn about the importance of an estate plan, how to stop making mistakes in your estate plan, common misconceptions, how often to review or update your plan, and best practices people can use when creating their estate plan.

Kim is a Partner with Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach and Manhattan, New York. Her areas of practice include Elder Law, Estate and Trust Planning, Real Estate, and Special Needs planning. Kim has presented seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning, as well as Special Needs planning throughout Nassau County and Queens County, and is a sought-after speaker on these topics.

Kim earned her law degree at St. John’s University School of Law and served as Research Editor of the New York Litigator. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association as well as the Nassau County Bar Association. Kim is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey, and has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP).

Kim began her career as a general practitioner, but soon gravitated to Elder Law, Estate Planning, and related practice areas. “I chose to focus on this area of the law because I believed it would give me the opportunity to help people when they need it most… and it has,” says Kim. “Nothing gives me greater professional satisfaction than helping clients receive the long-term care they need while protecting their life savings at the same time. I also strive to help my clients remain independent for as long as possible, live their golden years in comfort and dignity, and cope during times of family crisis.”

Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Deanna, estate planning for second marriages, and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

Did you know that starting in kindergarten, if a student reads or is read to for 20 minutes a day at home, they will hear 1.8 million words per year? By 6th grade they will have read for 851 hours! So, why is reading to children important?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with David Konrad, author of the Project Adventure Children’s Book Series - an action-packed, fun-filled, and driven by characters series that will be cherished by young readers seeking their next favorite mystery. Listen as David discusses the importance of reading to children at any age. Learn why dads should get involved, about David's own experiences as a stay-at-home parent, why kids ages 9-12 want adventure stories, the pros and cons of screen time, and more!

David Konrad is an adventurous dad who shares his love of storytelling not only with his twins but with young readers around the world. He is the author of the Project Adventure Children’s Book Series. These action-packed, fun-filled mysteries feature characters that young readers root for again and again.

His desire to make a difference in the lives of children is reflected in his writing. With his own children in mind, David set out on his own adventure as an author. While moving to different European locations and raising his young family, he found inspiration to write. When not writing or reading, David enjoys cooking and playing basketball with his kids.

The Project Adventure Children’s Book Series tells the story of preteens Ethan and Matt who are best friends and founders of the Project Adventure kid-detective agency. They are always looking for adventures, solving a good mystery, and making new friends. Together, they embark on exhilarating journeys that strengthen their friendship, courage, and social skills.

The digital box set contains the first four mysteries in the Project Adventure children’s books series including The Heart of the Island, Rumble at the Zoo, The Courtside Mystery, and The Scrapyard Shakedown.

Discover more information on David's website, https://davidkonradauthor.com/, or order books on Amazon.

The ME TOO Movement gained a lot of momentum working to protect women from harassment in the workplace. But now some women are left wondering, what about the kids? With more than 21.7 million reports of inappropriate incidents on well-known platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram reported to the CyberTipline during the pandemic alone, what can we do to protect our children? Learn more about the KIDS TOO Movement.

On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Tania Haigh, Founder of the KIDS TOO Movement and co-founder of Parents Against Child Sex Abuse (P.A.X.A.). Listen as Tania discusses child safety and how to protect children from inappropriate behavior online and how parents can get involved in the KIDS TOO Movement.

Tania Haigh is a passionate advocate for protecting children from harm. Through her work as co-founder of Parents Against Child Sex Abuse (PAXA), Tania identified a need to elevate parents’ voices addressing child protection.

After five years taking on one of the toughest epidemics impacting children, Tania has disrupted the child protection space by launching the #KIDSTOO movement in November 2021. Beyond the hashtag, KIDS TOO builds on child sexual abuse, online safety, and child poverty. Tania’s commitment to this work reflects her tenacity in solving these areas.

Tania’s rigor has been consistent in her 20+ year career in business, more notably a decade at McDonald’s USA leading Family Marketing & the Happy Meal; an entrepreneur supporting brands like Nutella; producer as TEDxOakParkWomen founder and as a public speaker.

The KIDS TOO Movement has been activated to send a rallying cry of support for women to join together and now help protect our children online. For more information visit, www.kidstoo.org.

In order to maximize sports performance, athletes need the right nutrition to fuel their bodies and recover well. But how do you fuel your body to increase your sports performance?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Gary Jomrich, established endurance athlete and co-creator of TrainingMeals - an app-based solution for smart and effective nutrition and supplement planning for athletes. During the interview, Gary discusses how athletes can fuel their bodies to increase their sports performance and his new app, TrainingMeals - essentially a sports nutritionist on your phone.

A professional in the all-natural and organic foods sector and a vivid age group triathlete Gary Jomrich always struggled with nutrition during training and at his races. After meeting his wife Klara, a nutritionist, she took over his coaching. Not only did Gary become a better athlete but using correct nutrition made him enjoy endurance sports even more. The idea was born to share Klara's expertise and how other athletes can fuel their bodies to increase sports performance too. So, they created a platform that would allow the implementation of nutritional planning based on an athlete's physiological and training data. Gary's expertise in the food industry and experience as a triathlete help a bit as well.

TrainingMeals provides a complete web-based solution for smart and effective nutrition and supplement planning for athletes of all different sports, training seasons, physiological circumstances, and training. We're athletes and health nuts, and we are passionate about helping motivated individuals to achieve their goals. We are our own customers - we use TrainingMeals in our own training and racing every day. We are proud of the unique work environment this has created. Every one of us, beginning with our chefs to developers and graphic designers, is enthusiastic about our product. This passion ensures that work rarely gets boring, and we all move towards better results for their staff, their athletes, and their shareholders. For more information visit www.trainingmeals.org.

After a difficult two years, many businesses are hoping 2022 is the year things turn around. But for some, this may mean making a dramatic change in who will remain the stakeholders of the business…Business divorces can be tricky and emotional. Whether the “break up” is between friends, family members or business partners, parting ways in business can cause irreparable damage to a valued relationship. So, how do you prepare for a business divorce?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with David Saponara, an attorney at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP – a commercial law firm representing businesses and business owners, government entities, executives, and professionals in a wide variety of matters, including corporate divorce. David discusses what a corporate divorce is, four key items that need to be addressed before proceeding with the process, case studies, and more!

David is a senior associate whose practice focuses on commercial litigation and bankruptcy and restructuring.

David represents business clients of all shapes and sizes across a variety of industries, including finance, retail, real estate, and hospitality. He guides clients through every stage of litigation and arbitration, beginning with conducting pre-suit investigations and evaluations, continuing through discovery and motion practice, and concluding with trial and appeal. Throughout the litigation and arbitration lifecycle, David works collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their objectives.

David’s experience and expertise also involves guiding clients through difficult situations in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. He has represented creditors and other parties in interest in large, complex chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings such Sears, The Weinstein Company, Dean & DeLuca, Centric Brands, J.C. Penney, and Brooks Brothers. Whether the issues involve a client’s own financial difficulties, or those of an important customer, supplier, or business partner, Mr. Saponara utilizes his bankruptcy and restructuring experience to achieve efficient results in each representation.

Before joining Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP, David was an associate at a boutique bankruptcy firm, where his practice focused on bankruptcy litigation and representing debtors, creditors, and other parties in interest in chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

To contact David or for more information about how to prepare for a business divorce from the attorneys at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP, call 212-868-1010 or visit www.kudmanlaw.com.

Are you constantly battling your body and your weight? Is it hurting your mental health? How can you find your body's natural size?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Heather Mathes, author of Paid to Be Perfect: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect – A guide to eating, looking, and feeling your best while maintaining YOUR BODY’S natural size at ANY size or ANY age. Learn from Heather what your natural size is and how to find it, her thoughts on diet culture, and mental health. In addition, hear about her experiences in the modeling world.

Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. After a ten consecutive year fit modeling contract, as well as modeling for other companies outside of her contract, she retired to become a mom in 2008. She then came out of retirement in 2016 at the age of 46 to continue fit modeling for the same company at the exact measurements she was in her twenties, not because she was under contract, but because she had developed health and wellness methods that kept her weight from fluctuating. She did this unconsciously as these methods became her norm. These methods and more are what she shares in her book, Paid to Be Perfect: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect. She lives in Columbus, OH with her husband, her son, and her dog.

Heather shares stories about her own experiences in the fit modeling world, includes insider secrets into the fashion world where she was paid to be “perfect”, and offers tips and expert advice for anyone who wants to find and maintain their body’s natural size. She is relatable and informal in sharing what is possible for anyone to achieve. A guide to eating, looking, and feeling your best while maintaining your body's natural size at any size or any age! To order your copy of Paid to Be Perfect: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect, visit paidtobeperfect.com.

Are non-compete agreements enforceable?

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Gary Trachten, partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP, a New York City commercial law firm representing businesses and business owners, government entities, executives, and professionals in a wide variety of matters, including employment law. Hear from Gary about non-compete agreements in terms of employment, reasons why they exist, and whether or not they are based on anti-competition. In addition, learn about New York State standards and what makes a non-compete enforceable or not.

Gary Trachten, a founding partner in 1986, has a practice concentrating on employment law and commercial litigation. Providing both transactional and dispute resolution services, he regularly represents inter-dealer brokers, traders, portfolio managers, investment bankers, corporate officers, physicians, salespersons, middle managers, and other employees. His business clients, for commercial as well as employment matters, have included companies in fashion apparel, hospitality, banking, cosmetics, music production, restaurant franchisor, flavor and fragrance, building products, and other industries. He has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community, who have given him the highest possible rating for his legal abilities and adherence to ethical standards, rating him AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM in Martindale-Hubbell®. He has also been awarded Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers® status for the New York metro area every year in 2010 – 2017.

To contact Gary about non-compete agreements or for more information about Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP, call 212-868-1010 or visit www.kudmanlaw.com.

Are you ready to travel again? Have I got the destination for you! Visit Vista Verde Ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Stephanie Wilson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Vista Verde - a luxury guest ranch located outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Learn all about this one-of-a-kind year-round getaway destination from the food to the horses, the guests, and more!

Stephanie came to Vista Verde fresh out of college and tried to figure out what she was going to do with her life. Assuming this was a quick stop before she dove into her career, she never imagined she would be calling this a career 25 years later. From her starting point of wrangling horses to being a part of the executive team running the ranch, Stephanie has found a fulfilling career in hospitality.

Vista Verde is a luxury guest ranch located outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  The ranch offers all-inclusive vacation packages that vary throughout the year from family dude ranch vacations to girlfriend getaway weekends to romantic escapes during adult-only times. For more information or to book your stay, visit www.vistaverde.com.