Hilary Topper On Air

Have you ever wanted to stop eating and found you just couldn’t? Do you think about food or your weight constantly? Food addiction can take many forms. Symptoms include obesity, anorexia, and bulimia. But for the many people faced with this addiction, there is hope.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Sandra Elia, Founder of the Addictive Eating Recovery Program.

Sandra discusses food addiction. How to diagnose it. How to treat it. And, what plays a role in overcoming it. She will also share her own journey recovering from food addiction. Sandra will outline her first residential treatment program and what people can do to get help from this addiction now.

As an endurance athlete, do you stay away from sugar? Or is it part of your regular intake? Is sugar bad for your training and overall performance? What’s the truth about sugar?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kevin Hanover, Founder & Head Coach HBodyLab LLC.

Kevin will discuss sugar and how and when to use it in endurance sports. He will share the truth about what best fuels and athletes. Learn how sugar impacts your training, how much you should or should not consume, what purpose it serves and more!

Kevin was born & raised on the south shore of Boston, MA where he spent his childhood playing hockey, soccer, and skiing. He learned to find balance in his schedule early on as he worked multiple summer jobs & winter evenings throughout high school. He stayed on the east coast attending UVM majoring in early childhood development and coaching amateur skiers & snowboarders.

Post-college, Kevin found himself marveling at the big city and moved into NYC in 2005. In 2007 his roommate mentioned an ad for a private gym opening in midtown and Kevin immersed himself into the fitness industry spending long hours building his clientele. In 2009 he noticed a growing trend of endurance athletes that were coming to him with minor injuries that were also lacking strength & mobility. Thus HBodyLab was created. He then spent the next 8 years growing his business, mostly in small boutique cycling studios where the majority of endurance athletes in the city train, earning his stripes as an elite strength coach & helping endurance athletes reach their goals all over the world.

When his daughter turned two years old in 2018, he decided it was time to pack up and move the family to sunny Colorado. Currently, Kevin is loving mountain life & building business all over the world.

He is an ISSA certified elite strength coach with continuing education in sports nutrition, cycling & run biomechanics and fitness therapy. Kevin works with beginner triathletes, elite national trail runners, 70.3 world qualifiers, 140.6 Kona qualifiers, duathlon national & world championship qualifiers & ITU short course pro athletes. Kevin spent 2019 as a Team USA athlete and raced the ITU duathlon world championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

HBodyLab provides custom strength & endurance programs through Training Peaks & video clips that allow flexibility & a fully coached platform for athletes of all abilities. To contact Kevin or learn more about HBodyLab, visit www.hbodylab.com.

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir? Do you have a story to tell, but you’re too afraid to tell it because you’re not well-known? Memoirs like “Becoming -- Michelle Obama” sell well because readers are hungry for stories that inspire and/or take place in exotic places and times. But you don’t need to be famous to write a memoir…

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Peter G. Pollak, Author, and Owner of Expendable Man Publishing.

Peter will discuss what it takes in order to write a memoir. Peter will touch upon who should write a memoir and what types of memoirs are successful today. He’ll also speak about how to get started, preferred length, writer’s block and more!

For Peter Pollak's book, you can get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Write-Memoir-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B084P3DSQ3/

Peter Pollak's Background

Born in upstate New York, the son of Holocaust survivors, ten years ago he reinvented himself as a novelist. This was after having had successful careers as a journalist, educator, and entrepreneur.

Now, as an author, Peter continues to follow the recipe of his early achievements. His formula begins with having a clearly-defined goal and developing a plan so that each day moves him closer to that goal. His goal at the moment is to be traditionally published. He works on his writing seven days a week and while he recognizes that perfection is impossible, he is always open to improving his craft.

Peter maintains a website where he reviews books and posts commentary on the writing life. He is also a monthly contributor to LateLastNightBooks.com, and has been on various panels and given talks on writing at a number of writers’ conferences and workshops. To contact Peter or learn more about 10 Things You Need to Know to Write a Novel, Expendable Man Publishing or view his writings visit https://www.petergpollak.com.

zoe lewis

On today's episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Zoë Lewis, performer. The interview focuses on Zoë's work, her life, and her career.

Zoë is known around the world as being an amazing performer and playing vintage jazz, world beat grooves on anything from the piano to the spoons!

Originally from the UK, she’s called Provincetown her home for the last 28 years. She's traveled to over 70 countries picking up musical grooves and stories along the way. She released ten albums of original material.  Zoë has toured with Judy Collins, the Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, Nanci Griffiths and has even opened for Pat Benetar on the ukulele!  

Her “Small is Tremendous” CD was signed to Judy Collins’ Wildflower record label. Another song was signed to Putumayo records and became #1 in the satellite radio kids charts for 18 weeks. She has won numerous songwriting awards and her songs have appeared on Broadway, in documentaries, movie soundtracks, and in commercials.

She created and starred in two musicals; SNAIL ROAD and ACROSS THE POND which was staged in Provincetown to packed houses. She leads a theatrical 1920's SPEAKEASY which has become a big hit with the Cape Cod summer crowds performing prohibition-era jazz.

Zoë has played at numerous music festivals, teaches musical workshops, performs on Olivia cruises, and takes her show to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico every winter.

As much known these days for her storytelling as for her songs, her performances are upbeat and fun. Some say they are almost circus-like yet poignant and oftentimes political. Zoë is an entertainer from a bygone age.

Zoe's 10th album of swing, folk and world-beat grooves on piano, uke and guitar joined by a stellar band. Clever songwriting delivered with a British sense of humor. Upbeat and intelligent and perfect for all ages. LISTEN / BUY

If you have an IRA, there are new changes and regulations that recently went into law that will affect your IRA, your estate plan and your will. Listen in as Hilary Topper interviews Vincent J. Russo, ESQ of The Russo Law Group.

Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art. Do you think that art can heal?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews artist, Michelle Sakhai.

Hear from Michelle about her artistic journey and how art can also offer healing and inner peace to those who connect with it.

As an endurance athlete, fueling your body to increase your overall performance is incredibly important. But, with so many products out there, how can you determine what’s the best product to use – that will keep you fully charged and running at peak performance?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Matthew Bach, Triathlon Business Director for UCAN, the maker of the long-lasting energy source, SuperStarch.

Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014, was the top amateur and 6th overall at Eagleman 70.3 in 2015, then placed 72nd overall in Kona 2015. Matt worked on Wall Street for nine years, but recently earned his MBA from Temple University and made a career change. Matt is now the Triathlon Business Director for UCAN. Matt has been using UCAN’s long-lasting energy source – SuperStarch – since 2014. Prior to using SuperStarch, he experienced GI distress and bonking. SuperStarch has transformed his approach to triathlon nutrition that led to performance breakthroughs. He is such a big believer that he now works for the company. Matt has a wife and two children and lives in Summit, NJ. He also enjoys playing golf and tennis, bowling, playing cards and a nice glass of scotch.

Matt will share more about how this new type of carbohydrate fuels endurance athletes throughout the country. Learn how SuperStarch was developed, how it works, and Matt’s personal experience with the product.

UCAN delivers smarter energy powered by SuperStarch®, a patented, naturally cooked non-GMO food starch that provides a slow-release of complex carbohydrates to keep athletes fueled and performing at their best. SuperStarch energy powders and bars flip the script on athletic energy consumption - providing steady, long-lasting energy with no sugar spike and no sugar crash. It is quickly becoming the go-to for elite athletes, professional athletes, Olympic athletes and weekend fitness warriors. Learn more about UCAN and SuperStarch® at www.generationucan.com and get the latest buzz in the #UCAN world @GenUCAN on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Every year in the U.S. there are more than 100,000 deaths due to medical errors in the U.S. Some reports say it’s more like 300,000. That’s a very scary statistic. How can you protect yourself from becoming a victim of medical error?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Robert Fallarino, Esq., an attorney at Pegalis Law Group, LLC.

Robert is a trial attorney with thirty years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation. Notably, he obtained the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012.

Robert has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life-altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting for his clients, whether that means obtaining a jury verdict, a court conference settlement, or by use of a mediator.

Time and again, Robert has resolved cases for millions of dollars for patients who have been victims of medical negligence across NY State and around the nation including in North Carolina, Nebraska, Idaho, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Robert ensures his clients from all walks of life feel comfortable with every aspect of the legal proceedings, and confident of the decisions throughout the legal process.

Robert has been named to the 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 list of Best Lawyers in America® which each year recognizes only 5% of all attorneys across the country. He has also been named every year since 2012 to the New York Metro Super Lawyers© List, for peer recognition and professional achievement. Robert is active in community matters. He currently serves as the vice president of the East Williston Union Free School District Board of Education, and has served on the board since 2009. He previously volunteered to serve the public as a prosecuting attorney for The Village of Floral Park. To fulfill his professional and community service roles, he relies on the support of his wife and his sons, who are life-long residents of Long Island, NY.

Robert is admitted to practice law in New York, North Carolina and the District of Columbia, as well as in the Federal Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of New York State Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Washington D.C. Bar Association, and American Association for Justice.

Robert obtained his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law where he was a Thomas More Scholar. He graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in government and politics.

Preventable medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer. Robert will discuss what you can do to help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of medical error. He will speak about the role of an experienced medical malpractice attorney and the time limits in place.

Pegalis Law Group represents people suffering from preventable medical errors and personal injury. We strive for accountability by advocating for clients to ensure safer medical practices for better patient care. To discuss your medical/legal situation, call Pegalis Law Group at 516-684-2900. There is never a fee for legal consultations.. To contact Robert or learn more about Pegalis Law Group visit https://pegalislawgroup.com/.

How can you stand out? How do you take your passion and turn it into profit?

In this special edition of Hilary Topper on Air, Lisa Gordon, Executive VP of HJMT Public Relations Inc., interviews Hilary about her newly released book,  Branding in a Digital World - How to Take an Integrated Marketing Approach to Building a Business.

Hilary JM Topper, MPA, is a 30+ year public relations veteran. She runs both HJMT Public Relations Inc., a full-service public relations and social media agency, and HJMT Media Company, where she curates two blogs and a podcast. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University and has been teaching there for six years. In her spare time, she trains for triathlons. Topper’s first book,  Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media, but were afraid to ask...Building Your Business Using Consumer Generated Media was published in 2009.

Hear from Hilary as she discusses her new book, how she first came up with the idea, and the writing and editing process along the way. Learn key business takeaways. Get an inside sneak peek of the various chapters and elements covered in the book. And walk away learning a secret or two from Hilary's past and her start in Public Relations!

Whether you are starting a new business, looking for a job or changing careers, the new book, Branding in a Digital World –  How to Take an Integrated Marketing Approach to Building a Business, will help you gain a competitive edge. Author, Hilary JM Topper, MPA, President and CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc., a full-service public relations and social media agency located in New York, helps the reader build a brand and create an integrated marketing plan that will get results.

Branding in a Digital World is a hands-on workbook that will help guide you as you build a brand, market it effectively across digital media, and ultimately, reap a strong return on investment. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• building an integrated marketing plan.
• using social media marketing.
• recruiting ambassadors and influencers for your brand.
• integrating IoT and wearable tech.
• creating a compelling blog and social content.
• increasing your SEO.
• using public relations, direct mail, and email marketing to tie together the entire process.

There is also a special section on fake news, nonprofit management, and virality. Each chapter of the book starts with a quote from more than 30 business leaders including: Author, David Meerman Scott; YouTuber, Steve Garfield; Olympian, Jeff Galloway; and Social Media Guru, Sree Sreenivasan.

Branding in a Digital World is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iUniverse, and at your local bookstore for $20.99 for the softcover and $31.99 for the hard copy.

Have you heard the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen, CPA turned 2016 Olympic gold medalist?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen. They are the authors of Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold.

Elizabeth Jorgensen received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her master’s from Carroll University. In 2017, she was named Carroll University’s Graduate of the Last Decade. Her memoir, co-written with Nancy Jorgensen, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, is available from Meyer & Meyer Sport. Jorgensen is published in the Journal of Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and served as guest editor for the Fall 2017 issue. Other work appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Azalea (Harvard University’s Journal of Korean Literature & Culture), Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, and elsewhere. Learn more at lizjorgensen.weebly.com

A Wisconsin writer and musician, Nancy Jorgensen co-authored the 2019 memoir, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. In alternating voices, she and daughter Elizabeth tell the story of Gwen Jorgensen’s path from CPA to Olympic gold medalist. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Music from Alverno College and a Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A high school choir director for many years, she is the co-author of two music education books. Her writing also appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Prime Number Magazine, Cagibi, Ruminate Magazine, Brevity and elsewhere.

Elizabeth and Nancy will discuss the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen. Gwen, a CPA turned the 2016 Olympic gold medalist and the family that supported her unconventional path to success. Hear about the secret world of Olympic training, professional coaching, international travel, sponsor funding, and anti-doping requirements. Discover what it takes to be the best in the world!

Narrated in alternating voices Go, Gwen, Go: A Family's Journey to Olympic Gold is an inspiring story. This memoir introduces readers to a young woman of modest athletic achievements who uses desire and discipline to attain the ultimate in sport: the Olympic gold. To contact Elizabeth or Nancy or learn more about Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, visit https://lizjorgensen.weebly.com/ and https://nancyjorgensen.weebly.com/.