Hilary Topper On Air

New York City is a treasure trove of street art. From professional murals to graffiti, there is something for everyone to enjoy. When you talk about street art in NY, the notorious Tats Cru most certainly comes to mind!

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Jaffe, Owner and Founder of Pop International Galleries and renown pop artist, Fernando Romero as they discuss, "Here and Now …a TATS CRU Retrospective."

About Jeff

Jeff came to the USA in the early '80s after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He then earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit. Jeff 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 has a keen understanding of what collectors really want and need. Through the relationships Pop forges and the reputation it continues to build, the collections they help grow tend to remain with people for many years...sometimes even generations. What they do adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways. And consequently, he is convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

About Fernando "Ski"

Fernando Romero was born and raised in New York. He started his career as an artist after attending the Parsons School of Design and by selling art in SoHo, NYC for almost six years. For the past eight years, he’s been represented by Pop International Galleries, where he has found a place to call home, and where he has had much success with his own artwork.

About the Interview

Jeff and Fernando will discuss the latest gallery exhibit at Pop, “Here and Now …a TATS CRU Retrospective.” This is not your average art show! This is a very special event that pays homage to the longest-running “Graffiti Crew” from The Bronx. HERE AND NOW will have on display a comprehensive collection of Tats Cru artworks curated by Fernando "SKI" Romero. The exhibit tells the story of these artists’ astonishing and compelling journey. Learn about this one-of-a-kind exhibit, its importance, and more about Pop International Galleries and Fernando Romero’s relationship.

About Pop International Galleries

Pop International Galleries strives to de-mystify the art buying experience. They aim to facilitate a uniquely fun art buying "event". They bring world-class artists, in an ethically managed, easygoing and accessible environment, to collectors from around the globe. To contact Jeff or learn more about Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Emotions are high and the last thing you want to do is go through your loved one’s estate. Unfortunately, the probate process is something that oftentimes can’t be avoided. So, how can you make sure you’re best prepared?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Marie Elena R. Puma, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning Law Firm.

The holidays are almost here! Have you made your shopping list yet? Still trying to decide on the perfect gift to give that special someone to celebrate the season?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Esther Fortunoff, President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, as she discusses holiday gift ideas!

About Esther

Esther was born into a legendary retail family. And she 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. Esther helped 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 she oversaw 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.

About the Interview

Esther will discuss the perfect holiday gift ideas for all of the special people in your life. Discover what’s hot in jewelry right now. Learn about bestsellers, classic keepsakes, and more!

About Fortunoff Fine Jewelry

Fortunoff Fine Jewelry was founded in 1922 by Max and Clara Fortunoff as an East New York housewares store. It quickly grew to become an iconic brand noted for quality, selection, service, and value. They eventually opened 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.

 

 

Roughly 3.5 million Americans are being prescribed or using medical cannabis today. But, how can a person or a medical provider know that what they are using, or prescribing, is the most effective strain for their, or their patient's, treatment plan?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Stephanie Karasick, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Strainprint Technologies Ltd., the leading demand-side cannabis data and analytics company.

About Stephanie

Stephanie was born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, and left shortly after getting her degree in Graphic Design. She moved to Toronto, working as a copywriter at Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, JWT, Taxi, and MacLaren McCann over a span of 15 years. Somewhere in that time, she began studying photography. She also left the corporate world to work as an editorial and family photographer and a mom. The idea for Strainprint came to her after her first few months of using medical cannabis. She was noticing how little information and scientific validation there was on various treatments. Watch Steph's Video

About the Interview

Stephanie will discuss:

• The genesis of Strainprint and her story
• Why the medical cannabis app is important for individuals
• The importance of medical cannabis data
• What their data is telling us and why that is important
• Why continuing to break the stigma of medical cannabis and legitimizing it as a viable therapeutic option is important

About Strainprint™

Founded in Toronto in 2016, StrainprintTM Technologies Ltd. is the leading demand-side cannabis data and analytics company. With the world's largest longitudinal, observational dataset of its kind and a mission to advance the scientific understanding of cannabis and its legitimization as a mainstream therapy, Strainprint helps medical cannabis patients and doctors to use cannabis in the most effective and responsible way possible. Strainprint's data platform supports global cannabis research and provides advanced business intelligence and treatment guidance to producers, retailers, medical practitioners, pharmacies, government, and industry. Strainprint is HIPAA, PIPEDA and PHIPA privacy compliant, military-grade encrypted, and all patient data is completely anonymized and at rest in Canada. It can be seamlessly embedded or integrated with most electronic medical records (EMR) and seed2sale software systems. Strainprint Analytics is accessed by customer subscriptions. The Strainprint App is free to patients and can be downloaded from both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. www.strainprint.ca, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Strainprint Reports are available at https://strainprint.ca/strainprint-reports/.

Have you ever been concerned about an aging parent who seems to be making “bad” decisions? Or, have you thought about who will look after your children should something tragic happen? These are difficult scenarios to think about, but guardianships can offer peace of mind.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eric Einhart, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning Law Firm.

About Eric

Eric focuses on the areas of Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Guardianship, and Real Estate. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. Eric is admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars. He is also a member of ElderCounsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where he serves on the Programs and Publications committee, he is the Vice-Chair of the Tax Section, and he is Editor-in-chief of the NAELA News.

Eric is a sought-after writer and speaker. He has written articles and blog posts for the NAELA News, Nassau Lawyer, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Tax Section Blog, MassMutual Special Care Planners, The Student Appeal, and the VJRussoLaw Blog. Eric has also presented numerous seminars on Elder Law and Trust and Estate Administration to a national audience and locally in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties to both consumers and professionals.

About the Interview

In a society that deeply values the notion of independence and personal autonomy, there are many legal issues related to independence and personal autonomy that arise when a person loses capacity. Depending on whether the appropriate legal planning is already in place, the loss of capacity may result in the need for a court-appointed guardian.

Eric will discuss the topic of Guardianships and answer common questions such as:

• What is a guardianship?
• When is it needed?
• What does a Guardian do?
• What is the process to be appointed Guardian?
• Who can be appointed guardian?
• What are the costs involved?
• What can be done to avoid a guardianship?

About Russo Law Group, P.C.

The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Eric or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

When training or competing in an endurance race, do you ever feel like you’re trapped in your head? Are negative thoughts running through your mind distracting you from your goals? Are these thoughts damaging your overall sports performance? Do you have the mental toughness you need to be the best runner you can be?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Michele Ufer, an internationally sought-after expert in sports and management psychology, a successful ultrarunner, and author of the book, Mental Toughness for Runners.

Leadership is defined as, “the ability to create a vision and influence, motivate, inspire and transform others to achieve certain goals towards that vision.” So how does leadership positively or negatively impact your small business?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Ronald K. Stair, Principal and CEO, Creative Plan Designs, Ltd. a CEFEX certified third-party administration firm. Listen to learn leadership best practices for the small business owner.

About Ron

With over forty years of experience in the actuarial consulting, and retirement plan design fields, Ron leads an expert team of credentialed retirement plan consultants and administrators who provide concierge client service to businesses nationwide and around the world. Ron is a member of the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA), the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and the Conference of Consulting Actuaries

About the Interview

Ron will discuss leadership best practices for the small business owner. He will speak from his own experience having won numerous awards for his Human Resources policies. He will also talk about his philosophy and how he treats his employees. Learn how happy employees provide for happy clients!

About Creative Plan Designs Ltd.

There are many third-party administrators in the NY Metro area, but Creative Plan Designs has just a handful of real competitors. Why so few? Too many firms in this industry work on volume, revenue sharing. and providing the lowest common denominator in service. Is that really who you want managing your retirement savings (one of your largest assets)?

While most third-party administrators position themselves as an employee benefit, we create plans for the employer. We work for business owners and their partners. Our typical client has between 2-50 employees; however, we can handle much larger organizations, and we serve clients across the US and internationally. We create leading-edge plans that work for each business owner’s unique needs-- no cookie-cutter plans! To contact Ron or learn more about Creative Plan Designs Ltd., visit www.cpdltd.com.

Are you an entrepreneur and an endurance athlete? Between work, family and the sport, we are constantly juggling. Then within the sport, we juggle some more! We have to focus on training, nutrition, equipment, and race logistics, it’s easy to get bogged down by all of the details. And it’s even easier to feel completely burnt out by it all. So, what can you do?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Tim Delss, Owner and Head Triathlon Coach at CB Multisport.

About Tim

Tim has been competing in organized sports since he was 5-years-old. Starting in team sports and eventually moving into endurance sports, Tim was first a runner and then progressed into triathlons. His first triathlon was the 2010 Savageman 70.0, rated "The Hardest Triathlon on Earth" by Triathlete Magazine. Since completing his first race he’s immersed himself in the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer, and coach. He served as the Training Coordinator for the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 seasons. For the 2016 season, he was the Vice President and the Club's President for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Additionally, Tim was the IRONMAN Head Coach for IRONMAN Maryland in 2018, as well as, led their First Timers Program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

About the Interview

During this interview, Tim discusses how to juggle work, life, and triathlons. Learn how an endurance athlete can maximize his or her time and training in order to perform at their very best on and off the course.

About CB Multisport

CB Multisport offers personalized endurance sports coaching for athletes of all levels. Whether your goal is to run your first 5k or race at an elite level, we will create a training plan that fits your life and your goals to help you become a smarter, stronger, faster you. To contact Coach Tim or CB Multisport visit: http://www.cbmultisport.com/.

Planning financially for you and your family’s future can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. A living trust can help put your mind at ease and be an invaluable planning tool. But, do you need one?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Frank Buquicchio, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm.

About Frank

Frank earned his law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and was admitted to practice in 1994. He focuses on the areas of Elder Law, Estate and Trust Planning, Veterans Benefits, Trust and Estate Administration, and Real Estate.

Frank has been designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is on the Board of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Frank is a member of the invitation-only NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). He is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations’ Elder Law Committees (Past Co-Chair), and the Suffolk County Bar Association Surrogate’s Court Committee. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (Long Island) and the Chair of their Legal Advisory Committee. Frank is also on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation Long Island Chapter.

About the Interview

A Living Trust can be an invaluable planning tool. Trusts can be utilized for a myriad of reasons including avoiding probate and protecting assets from the cost of long term care. They can also be used to protect a loved one who has special needs. It is a common misconception that trusts are “for rich people”. “Rich” is, of course, a relative term, but you do not have to be financially “rich” for a trust to be helpful in your estate plan.

Frank will discuss the topic trusts and answer common questions such as:

• What is a living trust?
• What’s the difference between a revocable and irrevocable living trust and when should each be used?
• How do living trusts work?
• How can you determine if you need a living trust to protect a loved one with special needs?

About Russo Law Group

The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Frank or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

Let’s face it, in today’s fast-paced world, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done! So when you’re faced with a time crunch, what is the first thing that slides? Your workout. Whether you love to exercise or hate it, how do you ensure you’re maximizing your workout time and getting the most out of the time you invest?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Joel Singer MS, lead coach at MetPro – world-renowned concierge nutrition, fitness & lifestyle coaching company.

About Joel

Joel has a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and has been in the health and wellness industry for 15+ years as a coach, consultant, and educator. He is passionate about nutrition, exercise, and transforming people’s lives through MetPro’s strategy and lifestyle.

About the Interview

Joel will discuss the details of how you can maximize your workout, time, and energy at the gym or on-the-go. Learn how MetPro sets goals for exercise. Hear about the primary tools they use to measure progress or success, the challenges that many individuals face, and how to make exercise a part of your life. In addition, Joel discusses how MetPro designs programming to fit your individual needs and goals. Discover how MetPro determines how much exercise an individual needs over a lifetime and if that amount changes over time. Also, hear firsthand from Hilary herself about her own personal journey with MetPro.

About MetPro

MetPro is a world-renowned concierge nutrition, fitness & lifestyle coaching company. Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. This tactful and personalized approach to health has allowed MetPro’s team of experts to strategically redirect their clients toward achieving their greatest results. To contact Joel or learn more about MetPro, visit metpro.co/onair.