Hilary Topper On Air

If you prepare a list for triathlon races, or for any other race for that matter, then you may consider listening to my interview with Deanna Eble, partner of The Russo Law Group in Garden City.

Deanna's husband is an Ironman triathlete. He participates in numerous races every year. Each year, while Deanna sits on the sidelines watching, she consistently notices that someone gets hurt. She's even been to events were some had passed away.

During this interview of Hilary Topper on Air, Deanna discusses the other documents you need to compete in a run, swim, cycle event, or triathlon. These documents include health care proxies, trusts, wills, and more.

Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

While attending school, Deanna worked in a nursing home for almost ten years. The experience of working with the families and seeing the challenges presented in trying to care for a loved one inspired her to focus on Elder Law and related practice areas. “Caring for a loved one during an illness can be such a stressful time for everyone involved, and each individual handles that stress in a different way,” says Deanna. “The fact that I can be there for families during times like these, and provide sound legal counsel about how to pay for and provide the necessary care, is what motivates me every day. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies on spending time with their loved ones.”

As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly.

Deanna and her husband, Brandon, have been married since April 2001. They have two wonderful boys. Deanna was born on Long Island and now lives in Kings Park. Deanna enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Have you found your soulmate? Are you ready to propose? Now you just need a ring. But before you purchase an engagement ring, it’s important to learn the ins and outs of how to buy the perfect diamond.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Esther Fortunoff, President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry.

Esther was born into a legendary retail family and devoted her career to developing the Fortunoff brand into one of the largest American jewelry retailers in the world. She is an award-winning jewelry authority and leader in the industry. She began her career at Fortunoff as a teen, and over a 30-year period, became Executive Vice President helping turn Fortunoff into a New York institution beloved by millions.

During her tenure, Esther led her team of buyers to achieve more than $120 million in jewelry and watch sales annually. She directed the buying of precious gemstones, diamonds and pearls, and the design and manufacture of proprietary jewelry collections.

Today, Esther is the President of FortunoffJewelry.com, the e-commerce website launched in 2010, which features a finely curated selection of jewelry for women, children and men. FortunoffJewelry.com also includes a blog where Esther highlights how to incorporate timeless pieces from her various collections into one’s own personal wardrobe.

A pioneer in the diamond and jewelry industry, Esther has received numerous awards and is also an active member of the Long Island community and participates in many civic and charitable organizations.

Esther will discuss how to buy the perfect diamond for that special someone in your life. Discover what’s new in diamond trends and engagement ring purchases. Learn about the four Cs – cut, clarity, color and carat – and why they’re each important when it comes to buying a diamond.

Fortunoff Fine Jewelry was founded in 1922 by Max and Clara Fortunoff as an East New York housewares store which quickly grew to become an iconic brand noted for quality, selection, service and value – eventually opening its Long Island superstore in Westbury in 1964. Throughout the years, generations of customers have come to trust Fortunoff as the go-to destination for their most precious purchases to mark special occasions. Fortunoff Fine Jewelry distinguishes itself with unique designs of fine jewelry from classics to trendy and modern. Its name is synonymous with quality, selection, service and value. To contact Esther or learn more about Fortunoff Fine Jewelry visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com.

No one should go hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. With school closures, job disruptions, and health risks, millions of Americans are turning to food banks for much-needed support. They can't do it alone and you can help.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Jaffe, Founder and Owner of Pop International Galleries, an exciting art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City.

Jeff will discuss Collect For Cause – a very special online GROUP CHARITY EXHIBITION that will support and protect those that may go hungry by donating 20% of all sales to FEEDING AMERICA.

Participating artists for the “Collect For Cause” exhibition include:

• Al Diaz
• Antonio Reonegro
• Boudro
• Claw Money
• Craig Alan
• Dom Pattinson
• Fernando “SKI” Romero
• Gillie & Marc
• Jenna Morello
• Mike “2ESAE” Baca
• Remi Rough
• Robert Mars
• Ron English
• Sean Sullivan
• SEN2
• Solus

Jeff will also speak about how Pop has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown in NYC. Hear why the gallery is hosting this online charity event and how the pandemic has altered how the gallery is supporting its community and its artists.

Jeff came to the USA in the early 80's after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit, and eventually set up a studio and settled in New York City, where he has lived and worked in the visual arts ever since.

Straddling the art world, both as a gallerist and as an artist, Jeff believes he has developed a keen understanding of what collectors really want and need.

Over the years, Jaffe remains struck by a few things that are constant at POP. Through the relationships the gallery forges and the reputation POP continues to build, the collections the gallery helps grow, tend to remain with people for many years...sometimes even generations. He truly believes that what Pop does, adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways, and consequently, he remains convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

As POP is now into its third decade of operation, Jeff Jaffe is humbled and deeply grateful for the unwavering loyalty and continued support of Pop International Galleries collectors and friends the world over.

As a New York City gallery, Pop International Galleries recognizes that the heart of our city thrives on its creative community. New York is home to some of the greatest artists, art collectives, museums and galleries in the world; but none of this could exist without all of the unstoppable, generous and resilient people who make up our incredible city. We may be currently socially distant, but make no mistake, we are ONE CITY!

To quote the curators: “POP may be a small business, but we always aim to make a big impact. Please spread the word to support the arts and to make a difference for those who so desperately need our help!”

Founded in 1997 by Jeff Jaffe, Pop International Galleries - aka "The Pop Gallery" - is an exciting art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City. Pop International specializes in Pop Art, Urban Art and art and photography that is derived from, or influenced by, popular culture.

To contact Jeff or learn more about Connect For Cause and Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kenneth White of Brookhaven National Laboratory and Andrew Parton of the Cradle of Aviation who are both Co-stewards of the Long Island STEM Hub, an organization consisting of industry, academic, and not-for-profit volunteers working to advance STEM education effectiveness on Long Island.

Ken and Andy discuss the brain drain on Long Island and why the LI STEM Hub is trying to combat it with its new career video series, Full STEM Ahead LI. Learn about the 10 video series, the companies represented and the reason behind the series.

Coronavirus has changed everything – from the way we work to the way we socialize. But, how has the pandemic altered the innovation landscape?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Gregory Zeller, Vice President, Editor at Innovate Long Island, a news website that covers the regional innovation economy from the inside out!

Greg will discuss innovation in the age of coronavirus. He will speak about how the pandemic has altered the innovation landscape on Long Island and elsewhere. He will also talk about how this tragedy is also an amazing opportunity for innovators across Long Island and especially in the education field.

Gregory is the vice president and editor of Innovate Long Island, a news website covering – and celebrating – the Long Island innovation economy. Gregory’s award-winning journalism career spans three decades and top news outlets across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with the occasional detour into marketing and politics; he also is the author of the “Quantum Acres” series of supernatural thrillers, available exclusively at Amazon.com.

Since 2015, the news website Innovate Long Island has covered the regional innovation economy from the inside out. Launched by seasoned veterans of print and digital journalism, Innovate LI is itself an innovation: an exercise in advocacy journalism, dedicated to the amazing research at Long Island’s cornerstone universities and laboratories, the startups spinning out of those institutions, the investor network supporting them and everyone in between – even the innovator building a better mousetrap at home.

Innovation is Long Island’s best socioeconomic hope. And Innovate LI is here to help, by highlighting programs and progress you won’t read about anywhere else. To contact Greg or learn more about Innovate Long Island and the Meteor, visit https://www.innovateli.com/.

Chafing is a widespread problem that can cause irritation, itching, and horrible pain! If you have walked around Disney, you know how bad it can get. Just think about how it is for an endurance sports enthusiast!  It is painful! And, it can even negatively impact your sports performance during a race.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Joe Freeman, CEO of MedZone Products.

Joe discusses chafing and why it is a problem for anyone, especially for endurance sports athletes. Learn about MedZone’s products, specifically ChafeZone and how it helps prevent and soothe chafing so you’re at your best for your upcoming race.

Joe is an entrepreneur with a history of business over the last 25 years. He currently serves as the CEO of MedZone where he continues to expand product lines and distribution to help customers around the country in many different sports. During his tenure at MedZone, he and the team have increased the product line, developed new brands and gained national exposure with national retailers and growing. At home, his wife Kristin is a superstar entrepreneur as well and they have four wonderful children ranging from college to elementary school.

MedZone is a sports medicine and skincare company focusing on niche markets with high quality and effective topical products. We offer products for chafe prevention, blister prevention, pain relief, fitness accessories and more. We’ve been serving customers at all athletic levels since 2001. To contact Joe or learn more about MedZone, visit www.medzonecorp.com.

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My birthday is here and I wanted to share a birthday message with you.

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary talks about being on "pause" in New York for nearly eight weeks and counting. She discusses and reflects on the month of April and talks about why T.S. Eliot's poem, The Wasteland, suggested, "April is the cruelest month."

You will hear about how Hilary's mother, sister, and Hilary shared birthdays and her experiences throughout her life. You will also learn about what happened to them both and why Hilary's birthday is bittersweet.

Hilary Topper also shares insights and hopes for the future.

Listen to this one, we know you will be moved.

What makes a good salesperson? Is it their personality? Follow up skills? Or, is it because they know how to read their potential customers/clients? Perhaps it’s a combination of all of the above.

In this episode, Hilary interviews Tim Healy. Tim is the host of the business talk show/podcast, “The Profit Express” on WRHU FM, NY and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST. He is also the owner of Healy Success Solutions.

In this interview, Tim discusses The Profit Express, how he prepares for a guest, how he develops a rapport and more. Learn how the ability to interview a guest can help you become a better salesperson.

Tim Healy is the President and Owner of Healy Success Solutions. Tim’s mission is to help sales organizations “Turn their Prospects into Profits.”

For over 17 years, Tim has helped individual sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate sales teams create selling success through his customized Prospect to Profit Sales Training & Coaching Programs.

Tim works with clients in advertising, finance, insurance, industrial manufacturing, social media, marketing, information technology, payroll, real estate, law, and accounting.

Tim is also the host of the business talk show, “The Profit Express” on 88.7 FM WRHU and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. The Profit Express tackles all topics from Sales and Marketing to Entrepreneurship and beyond! Each week he interviews some of the businesses' most exciting and successful authors, entrepreneurs and celebrities. The Profit Express has recently celebrated 450 shows!

Tim Healy’s Profit Express is geared for 25-54-year-old business owners and executives who want to be entertained and to make money. Tim’s ability to engage guests, by peeling back the onion, results in great stories and usable advice.

His guests include business leaders and celebrities from AOL Founder Steve Case, to Barbara Corcoran, Mike Rowe, to a best-selling former Gambino Mobster and George Foreman. You can listen to George as he shares why he was ready to sell his famous grill right after losing a 12 Round Fight!

You’ll never want to miss an interview! Guests of Tim Healy’s Profit Express share amazing stories that reveal their top secrets so his audience can gain real profits. These are interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. To contact Tim or learn more about The Profit Express or Healy Success Solutions, visit https://healysolutions.com/the-profit-express/.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Brett Hickey, Founder & CEO of Star Mountain Capital - a specialized asset management firm exclusively focused on investing in established U.S. based small and medium-sized businesses.

Brett discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting all of us, but especially small and medium-sized businesses. He speaks about what he is currently seeing and predictions for what’s to come as it pertains to the business landscape. He will also talk about the most impacted industries during this time and what risks business owners should consider in loan/fixed income investment strategies. Brett will also touch upon how businesses like his can help during this time.

Are you a female executive and a mom? Do you struggle with work-life balance? A recent study by the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) found that more than 50% of workers say that work conflicts with life responsibilities at least two or three times per week. Due to this, about 40% of women have delayed having children.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eileen Lichtenstein, CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success."

Eileen will tell us how today’s technology has impacted work-life integration. She’ll offer advice to mom executives on how they can better manage their work-life balance. Eileen will also discuss ways in which female entrepreneurs can disconnect to reduce stress and restore balance to their lives. In addition, she will provide real-life case studies and concrete tips that executive moms can practice in order to keep a well-maintained work-life integration.

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS, is the CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. She is also the author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success."

Eileen specializes in personal development and executive coaching- training. This training includes stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication, and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback and early childhood education.

She was on the faculty at Hofstra University and CUNY and has years of experience in anger management, parent-centered coaching, EFT tapping and emotional freedom techniques. Eileen’s office and small trainings are in Uniondale, NY. She also works via the Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

Balance & Power Inc. empowers organizations, individuals and families to SOAR to New Heights of Happiness and Productivity! Eileen will help you and your organization be positive, productive and powerful with effective de-stress, anger management, and communication tools. To contact Eileen or learn more about Balance & Power, Inc., visit www.balanceandpower.com.