JMT Media Podcast

Listen to these amazing sisters chat about their empowerment brand of athleisure wear + accessories. Thanks to them over 150 famililes received meals + support of PPE materials. With their passion in overdrive, nothing will stop these sisters.

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We started Beautiful And Delicious, or BAD, when we realized our downtime wardrobe was full of old yoga pants, bulky sweatshirts, and logo t-shirts that didn’t go with anything else in our closet. We wanted sophisticated, quality pieces that worked seamlessly with each other and our existing wardrobe. You can wear our pieces curled up on the sofa or dressed up to go out. We created BAD to make living your BAD ass life easier. Embrace who you are and celebrate all of your BAD ass moments.

This is our BAD moment. Go Ahead. Celebrate yours.

Be BAD.

Our special guest is dentist practitioner and columnist for the Staten Island Advance, Dr. Gracelyn F. Santos.

Dr. Santos, a life & culture columnist for Staten Island Advance, is the owner of Santos & Mroczek, DDS - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and mother of three daughters. She serves on the Executive Board for St. George Theatre & is former trustee of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island Mental Health Society & Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc.

We will be discussing Gracelyn's practice amongst the COVID-19 pandemic, her role as a Staten Island journalist, and much more!

Our special guest for the day was TV Host, Entrepreneur, and World Famous Celebrity Contractor of HGTV’s hit shows “Love It or List It” & “Brother vs Brother”, Eric Eremita

Eric has been known as “The Design Boss” for his Savvy Style & No-Nonsense Personality. Most people don’t realize how much time and effort goes into a single project. You must have a wide range of skills – from project management, to design sensibility, to an insider’s knowledge of market prices and construction processes.

We will be discussed Eric's remarkable COVID-19 recovery, his new fashion line Thirteen by Eric Eremita and much more!

JMT Media, "On The Go" segment on the New Dorp Lane District. Our special guests were Angela Chow, Manager at Jade Asian Bistro and Niles French, Executive Director of New Dorp Lane District.

As one of the oldest commercial corridors in New York City, the New Dorp Lane District is in the heart of Staten Island and is home to some of the best businesses in the borough. Founded by Council Member Steven Matteo and the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) in 2014 as a merchant program, the New Dorp Lane District is now a business improvement district that is dedicated to the business community along New Dorp Lane and Plaza. It provides daily cleanup, maintenance services, events and contributes to the economic vitality of the area.

We discussed local businesses on the lane, restaurants prepping for the different New York phases of reopening and more!

Community Corner Pride Month Segment

Friday, June 5th at 11:00AM EST, CEO of JMT Media, Jaclyn Tacoronte, will be hosting a special "PRIDE EDITION" segment of Community Corner. We will be welcoming special guests Lisa Sloan, Deputy Director of The Staten Island Pride Center and Jeremiah Jurkiewicz, LGBTQ Resource Center/Pluralism & Diversity Coordinator with the Office of Student Life at the College of Staten Island.

The mission of the Pride Center of Staten Island is to enhance and sustain the well-being of the LGBTQ and allied communities by providing programs and services that cultivate community; advocate for LGBTQ interests; educate and empower; and provide social support.

The LGBTQ Resource Center is committed to improving the educational environment for LGBTQ students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni by providing a safe space for LGBTQ community members and allies at College of Staten Island. The Center is dedicated to educating the campus community about the LGBTQ+ population and how the CSI Community may become better allies.

We will be discussing the missions of the organizations, programming available for LGBTQ communities of all ages, online resources and more! Make sure to tune in!

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Community Corner Lorna Harris and Sarah Blas

TODAY, Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00AM EST, CEO of JMT Media, Jaclyn Tacoronte, will be hosting another Community Corner segment with special guests Lorna Harris, President and Founder of Visionary GPS Inc. and Sarah Blas, Founder, Staten Island Therapeutic Gardens.

Visionary GPS Inc. provides guidance, possibilities and substance to nonprofit organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Visionary GPS Inc. believes in diversity of thought, teammates, and populations to create diverse opportunities for their clients.

The Staten Island Therapeutic Gardens is a diverse community that grows through gardening, arts and culture. Plants and people thrive and grow together - "where humanity, health and harvesting merge,"

We will be discussing upcoming projects and programming within the organizations, diversity/accessibility in the community and much more!

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The Nicotra Group's Chief Of Staff, Kristine Albano Garlisi.

Today, CEO of JMT Media, Jaclyn Tacoronte, will be hosting her "On The Go" segment at Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island with The Nicotra Group's Chief Of Staff, Kristine Albano Garlisi.

Founded in 1976 as a major international fast-food franchise by Lois and Richard Nicotra, The Nicotra Group, LLC has since developed into Staten Island’s premiere real estate development company with properties in Staten Island and Manhattan. As Staten Island’s largest private real estate developer, the award-winning Nicotra Group owns, manages and leases more than one million square feet of prime commercial space and countless acres of impeccably cared for grounds.

We will be discussing the Nicotra Group and it's properties throughout Staten Island, the "LOVE Staten Island" community Facebook page which spreads kindness and positivity in the borough and more! So make sure to tune in!

Community Corner with Jay Sykes, Founder of Flagship Brewery

Today's "On The Go" segment at Flagship Brewery with President and Founder, Jay Sykes.

Flagship offers "unforgettable beer" brewed right on Minthorne Street in Staten Island. This brewpub and tasting room serves different craft beers - from pale ales, to lagers and more! As of last week, Flagship just announced a new product and partnership with Ralph's Ices to come up with an amazing collaborative effort for a brand new hard seltzer featuring famous Ralphs Ice flavors.

We will be discussing the brewery, business amongst the COVID-19 epidemic, the amazing local partnerships Flagship has been a part of, and much more! Make sure to tune in!

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CEO of JMT Media, Jaclyn Tacoronte, will be hosting her "On The Go" segment at Rab's Country Lanes with owner, Frank Wilkinson. Rab’s was listed #1 among the Top 31 Small Businesses on Staten Island by the SIEDC in 2018, recognized by the City of New York as the Staten Island Small business of the Year and as a Health Hero by the SIEDC in 2013. In 2015, Rab’s was named one of the Top 50 Small Businesses in NYC by 1010 WINS.

We will be discussing the famous bowling alley's conversation to a digital world amongst COVID-19, preparing for re-opening and upcoming events during the Summer season and taking the lane!

Make sure to Tune In!

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On Friday, May 15th at 11:00AM‬, Jaclyn Tacoronte, hosted another Community Corner segment. This time... ON THE GO!

Jaclyn hosted her segment at the New York Times featured, Vinum Restaurant & Wine Bar located in Stapleton, Staten Island. Jaclyn joining up with Massimo Felici, owner of Vinum.

Massimo talked about the restaurant, how Vinum restaurant is thriving amidst this pandemic and Vinum's new virtual wine experience.