Hilary Topper On Air

As an endurance athlete, you’re focused on your speed, your form, your mental game, and your goals for the next race, but have you thought about your nutrition? More so, do you know about the importance of minerals, like magnesium, and how they can affect your overall sports performance?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Theresa Seaquist, CEO (Chief Endurance Officer); Science Advisor Endurance Liaison for MOXiLIFE.

Theresa discusses why minerals are so important and how they affect an endurance athlete’s overall sports performance. Learn how Magnesium, a key metabolic mineral, influences a variety of body functions and mechanisms. Discover how macro and micronutrients are the foundation of our energy and building blocks. Hear about how minerals are synergistic activators to 600+ enzymes in our body. Theresa also speaks about Magnesium deficiency and why our society is Magnesium deficient. She explains how hydration and magnesium work with sodium and potassium and the absorption of minerals and unique issues with Magnesium.

Do you have a child with special needs? Are you inundated with thoughts of how you can best plan for his or her future, especially when they reach adulthood?

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

Deanna is a member of the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and sits on the sections Medicaid committee. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York (2001).

Deanna’s areas of practice include: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Social Security Disability (SSD), Social Security Income (SSI), and Real Estate.

Raising a child with special needs not only brings some physical and mental hurdles, but you also have to deal with the inevitable, your child reaching the age of majority and then what? Many parents are inundated with information from all different sources encouraging a guardianship for their child. Guardianship is not the only option when it comes to your child reach age 18.

Deanna will discuss the topic of special needs planning and answer common questions such as:

• What happens when your child turns 18?
• What government benefits exist?
• What socialization services are available?
• What kind of employment opportunities are available?
• What living arrangements exist?
• How do you plan in advance?

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 Deanna or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

There was a time, not too long ago, that when you went to a chiropractor, you just got an adjustment. Today, chiropractors offer so much more! From new treatment techniques and full body assessments to hyperbaric chambers and nutrition, chiropractors treat the whole body in order to enhance overall sports performance.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Jeff Poplarski of Sports and Family Chiropractic in Amityville, Long Island.

Jeffrey E. Poplarski is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He holds the position as Adjunct Full Professor at SUNY Farmingdale State University in the Sports Management and Biology Departments and LIU Post in the Health, Physical Education and Movement Science Departments. His practice is located in Amityville and first offers Chiropractic care, along with massage therapy, cold laser therapy, physical therapy modalities, nutritional counseling, podiatry, sports medicine rehab, sports performance assessments and peak performance personal training.

Dr. Jeff was appointed by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the Chairman of the Practice Rounds and Caddy Committee for 7 U.S. Open Golf Championships. Since 2002, Dr. Jeff has been Chairman of the U.S. Open Golf Championship Wellness Team, totaling 16 years with the USGA. He currently instructs the “First Swing” golf clinic for the handicapped, sponsored by the Eastern Amputee Golf Association. In 2018, Dr. Jeff was also the Chairman of the 2018 Senior U.S. Open Wellness Team at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Dr. Jeff is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He’s also a certified Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional, Fitness Instructor, Golf Coach and Junior Coach Dr. Jeff is Graston Technique Certified and on the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Concussion Registry and an Elite Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). He is also K VEST certified and uses 3D and 6D motion capture technology to fully understand how the body moves. Dr. Jeff is also certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment. (SFMA) He is also certified in BODITRAK a comprehensive education platform on an athlete’s interaction with the ground (GRF) and sports performance.

Dr. Jeff discusses common sports injuries and new techniques to treat patients. Learn how Dr. Jeff assesses endurance athletes in order to improve their overall sports performance. Hear about hyperbaric chamber therapy and how nutrition plays an overall role in sports performance. Discover how chiropractors enhance overall sports performance.

Visit Dr. Jeff on the web at www.drjeffpoplarski.com, contact him via e-mail at [email protected] or call his office at 631-598-7034.

Technology has and continues to change the world. There's one technology center at New York Institute for Technology called the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC). This center, located on Long Island, is changing the way we do business both here and around the world.

ETIC fosters discovery, cultivating new businesses and products, and trailblazing fresh ideas in technology, engineering, and applied science. ETIC constantly creates partnerships between the academic community and professional organizations. ETIC's goal is to make a difference in IT and cybersecurity, bioengineering and medical devices, and energy and green technologies.

ETIC has 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and facilities. The center is dedicated to supporting its partner companies and offering them access to funding through their investor networks. They also help students become transformative leaders in the field. Further, their goal is to spur the NYC community to develop excitement about scientific advances.

On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Dr. Michael Nizich was interviewed. Hear what he has to say about how ETIC contribute to the region. He also talked about how the ETIC is preparing the regional workforce. In addition, he discussed students benefit and how the ETIC is making students think about global change.

Michael Nizich is the director of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) and is an adjunct assistant professor of computer science at New York Institute of Technology. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in information technology in a variety of industries, including aviation, education, law enforcement, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. Nizich has held IT leadership positions in both private and publicly held companies.

With more than 10 years of college-level teaching experience, Nizich holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from Long Island University, a master’s degree in Technology Systems Management from Stony Brook University, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Dowling College.

Through ETIC programs, Nizich regularly connects both domestic and international students with internships and full-time positions in cybersecurity. He also directs NYIT’s Center of Academic Excellence for Cybersecurity Education, designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, and serves as a member of the CTEA committee for cybersecurity for Suffolk County Community College.

For more information on ETIC, go to http://www.nyit.edu/etic.

Are you a runner looking for your next challenge? Look no further than the 50 States Endurance Challenge where you compete in a half or full marathon in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kelli Boyer, an avid runner and a 50 States Endurance Challenge finisher!

Kelli Boyer is an RRCA-certified running coach, a member of several run-focused organizations such as National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA), the Minority Women’s Marathoners Association (MWMA), Half Fanatics, Marathon Maniacs, 100 Half Marathons Club, a 50-states Half Marathon Club, and is in her fourth year as a proud Balega Socks Impi!!

Kelli was always a recreational runner and ran my first half marathon in 2012 after recovering from a knee injury.  A friend, who just earned his RRCA coaching certification, and offered to train her to run a half marathon.  Her first half was in Pennsylvania, then Florida, DC, and Virginia, and she just kept going.  The journey took over six years and she finished on January 20, 2019.

Kelli had a coach for the first few half marathons, but then joined the local Jeff Galloway training group, to learn and incorporate the run/walk/run method.  She still trains with them today.  Kelli joined a group because she felt like she needed more people to motivate her for that distance.

Along the journey Kelli earned the nickname "Run Pretty", because she typically ran in skirts, pearls, a flower in her hair, and a full face of makeup! The name is also because she never wore the same outfit twice in a race.

Kelli will tell us about her running journey! Hear about her training, her favorite races and how she stayed focus. Learn more about running tips, her nickname and how to accomplish/what it takes to accomplish the 50 States Endurance Challenge!

To contact Kelli or learn more about her journey and the 50 States Endurance Challenge follow her on Instagram at http://www.Instagram.com/run_pretty.

You’ve registered for a race – whether it be a triathlon or bicycle event – and now you’re trying to figure out how to transport your bike to your next race destination. What do you do?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Marc Lauzon, Founder of President of TriBike Transport.

Marc will discuss how to transport a bike to your next race. He’ll also compare the cost and effort of transporting your bike with an airline versus transporting with TriBike Transport. Many athletes think they will save money by taking their bike with them when traveling via airline. However, there are many costs involved, including time costs, when taking your bike with you to a race. He will also discuss the new service  launching in 2019: Pack & Ship anytime, anywhere!

Did you know that female leaders who act in ways associated with male leaders – assertive, authoritative, directive – are seen more negatively than males? Unfortunately, this is the case in today’s society. But, The Women’s March, the Me Too Movement, and so much more has empowered women to stand up for what they believe in, take action, and claim their voice in today’s world.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Rhonda Moret, Founder of Elevate For Her.

Rhonda has more than 20 years of experience working in a strategic marketing and business development capacity for some of the world’s most recognized brands including Universal Studios, Subway Restaurants, Nike Golf, the PGA of America, and the PGA TOUR. She has also worked with several high-profile individuals including PGA great Tiger Woods, tennis legend Billie Jean King, NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, MLB Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, New York Times bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki, and yes, even Donald Trump (President of the United States).

With direct hands-on experience working in all areas of the marketing discipline -- from branding, strategic marketing, and design, to digital marketing, special events, public relations, and as a result of her comprehensive knowledge base, Moret is frequently retained by organizations seeking short-term marketing initiatives which ensure long-term results. Her work has garnered her media attention and she has been interviewed by Forbes, The Washington Post, Adobe’s CMO.com, The Business Journal, USA Today, and several other publications and other media outlets.

Rhonda is also a professional speaker, offers one-to-one strategy sessions and VIP days, and hosts mastermind groups exclusively for women looking to be her professional best. She lives in Del Mar, California with her family.

Rhonda will discuss how and why the time is now for empowered women to claim their voice.  She will discuss how women should stand up and speak out. She will talk about how to ask for a raise, the plum project, and find the right mentor.  Rhonda will also go over the greatest obstacle holding women back in the workplace, in society, and within personal relationships and more!

Elevate For Her is a professional development organization offering programming specifically designed for women. Programs include negotiations, personal branding, unconscious bias, personal finance, and even improv. They offer programming to corporations, associations, and on a one-to-one basis. Their subject matter experts include a Stanford Law School professor, Harvard’s first Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and even a well-sought after Hollywood actress. To contact Rhonda or learn more about Elevate For Her, visit www.ElevateForHer.com.

Do you feel stressed in your everyday life? Do you have goals you want to reach, but feel like something always stops you from achieving them? Have you tried creative visualization to reduce stress and reach goals?

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 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 Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

Eileen will tell us how to harness the power of creative visualization in order to reduce stress and help achieve your goals. She will also speak about the subconscious and daily practices we can employ in order to succeed in our everyday lives. Eileen will also discuss the law of attraction, EFT tapping techniques and more!

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

Did you know that 7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members? Unfortunately, female adolescents and teens with self-esteem issues are prevalent in today’s society.  But, what can you do to help? And, how can girls discover their self worth and self esteem?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Theresa Roden, Founder & Executive Director of i-tri – an inclusive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls.

Theresa earned an Education Degree from Stonehill College in MA. She also taught pre-school and Kindergarten at the Hampton Day School for eleven years and later created a Movement & Music Program for their pre-school. Today, she is the Founder and Executive Director of the award winning, i-tri Transformation Through Triathlon Program, which in its 10 year history has grown from 8 girls at one school to this year’s group of close to 200 girls at 10 schools on Long Island.

Theresa was inspired to create the i-tri Program after her own experience of being transformed through triathlon.  She never considered herself an athlete, but at 35-years-old she decided to try and complete the Block Island Triathlon. As she began to train, she discovered so much about herself. When she crossed the finish line, she felt like a totally different person! Theresa finally liked herself and appreciated her body for its accomplishments instead of constantly criticizing it for not being a certain shape and size.

A few years later she began to think, what if she had learned all of this when she was 12 instead of 35? And, what a different experience she would have had in life. From there, i-tri was formed.

Theresa will discuss the importance of helping girls discover their self worth and self esteem through body positivity, empowerment, self-respect and more! Learn how i-tri was founded and its future plans for expansion. Also, hear how the program works, its unique approach and how it integrates STEM activities. Theresa will also talk more about i-tri’s 10th Anniversary, fund raising opportunities and success stories!

Based in Suffolk County, Long Island, i-tri is an inclusive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls. Through a curriculum of physical fitness, family outreach, nutrition classes and self-esteem workshops, affirming respect, responsibility, teamwork and dedication, as well as the sport of triathlon, i-tri girls develop healthy habits and healthy attitudes, which last a lifetime. To contact Theresa or learn more about i-tri visit www.itrigirls.org.

Does work hurt? Are you unhappy at your current job? Do you want to make a change, but don’t know how? What can you do to start healing your relationship with work?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Rebecca Le Vine, a work relationship healer and author of, “Work Hurts – 3 Steps to Healing Your Relationship With Work.”

As a Talent Acquisition specialist for nearly 20 years, Rebecca developed unique insight to the causes of work dissatisfaction and how people respond to it. With it, she developed a system to change that dynamic and, in so doing, transformed her own career. Now, for the last ten years, Rebecca has used that proficiency to help others do the same. Unlike most career counselors, she takes a holistic approach to career satisfaction that aligns your desires, needs, talents and spirit. She is a Work Relationship Healer, helping women in management experience joy, fulfillment, inspiration & prosperity through a healthy relationship with work.

If you are unhappy at work or if work hurts, it’s time to talk about the pain you feel and understand what is causing your pain.  It is also time to make it stop hurting and heal your relationship with work. A holistic approach, focusing on your gifts, desires, needs, and spirit, will help you have a healthy relationship with work.

Rebecca discusses why we keep the secret of work hurt. How it doesn’t serve us or meet our needs. She talks about why work hurts and how we are not working in alignment with our gift and talents. She even touches upon why we need to talk about the pain in order to create lasting change, move away from it and see possibilities ahead.

While Work Relationship Healer is Rebecca’s chosen title, she is a Career Consultant and Coach helping women in management make work, work for them. Her clients get confidential, one-on-one counsel, in a process that heals, plans, motivates and inspires. To contact Rebecca or learn more about her new book, Work Hurts, visit https://www.Rebeccalevine.org.