News You Can Use

Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day! On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki bring you a special episode dedicated to all the mothers out there.
Does she want breakfast in bed? Does she want to spend the day with the family? Or maybe she just needs some peace and quiet. Well Ann and Lisa, give you their advice on what to do for Mother’s Day as well as what their expectations are for this special day. 
If you are fortunate enough to still have your mother around, be sure to hug her and tell you how much you love her not just today, but everyday.

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki discuss the latest in social media with guest Kyle Reyes, President and CEO of Silent Partner Marketing.  
The recent purchase of Twitter by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has caused an uproar in more than just the Twitter community. Thousands of stories and articles are relating the acquisition of Twitter to topics such as freedom of speech and disinformation.
Kyle, Lisa and Ann give their input on the changes that are coming to Twitter as well as debate to see both sides. Tune in to hear more about how this deal will affect the average day-to-day Twitter user and how Twitter users are reacting to it. 

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of life.  
Lisa shares details of one of her exciting new projects with the Black Swans: Dance Theatre of Harlem and also a story of how she got in contact with them.
Following, Lisa and Ann discuss the topic of biracial, multiracial, mixed race and mixed heritage people, specifically regarding children. Ann and Lisa dive into a hard hitting conversation about the ignorance of certain individuals regarding race and how to be proactive in changing the narrative. It is important to teach children to be completely accepting of anyone regardless of their race or ethnicity and that can only be done by having these tough conversations.
To learn more about Lisa Nkonoki, visit https://lisankonoki.com 

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites John DiIorio, founder of ReclaimCT.org. ReclaimCT is an organization committed to progress the business affairs throughout the state of Connecticut as well as change its current business landscape to a business competitive state. 
John’s experience running a successful company that employed 180 people and brought in significant revenue is a situation that most business owners dream of, but to have it all taken away in 2018 by the Connecticut Department of Banking is utterly devastating.
As a result, John DiIorio started ReclaimCT.org to truly make a difference in our state’s business landscape. John’s passion for small/family owned businesses has driven him to be the voice of Connecticut Businesses. It will take time to change the business landscape, but John is in the frontlines fighting everyday for positive change. To learn more or to get involved, visit https://www.reclaimct.org. 

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites, Dr. Frank LaBanca, back on the show to recognize and praise some of the top students, grades 7-12, in this year’s 74th Annual CT Science and Engineering Fair. Dr. Labanca is the Director of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Principal at Westside Middle School Academy in Danbury.  
This year, out of the hundreds of High School students who participated throughout the state of Connecticut, seven will be attending the International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta, GA this coming May. For the rest of the students who displayed excellence at the fair, they will receive rewards based on their project category from a number of sponsors.
Dr. LaBanca goes on to show his appreciation for the sponsors of this year’s fair along with the many volunteers who either judged or helped to coordinate the event. The student and volunteer involvement year after year just goes to show the lasting effect that the CT Science and Engineering Fair has on not only the participants but the rest of Connecticut. 
To see a full list of winners or to learn more about the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair, go to http://ctsciencefair.org.  

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of life.  
Lisa shares details of one of her exciting new projects with the Black Swans: Dance Theatre of Harlem and also a story of how she got in contact with them.
Following, Lisa and Ann discuss the topic of biracial, multiracial, mixed race and mixed heritage people, specifically regarding children. Ann and Lisa dive into a hard hitting conversation about the ignorance of certain individuals regarding race and how to be proactive in changing the narrative. It is important to teach children to be completely accepting of anyone regardless of their race or ethnicity and that can only be done by having these tough conversations.
To learn more about Lisa Nkonoki, visit https://lisankonoki.com 

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight dive into a topic that is very near and dear to the hearts of many. Ann and Tracy invite Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA to discuss the first hand experiences that they have all had in the conversation of caregiving. 

Pamela is a caregiving expert, advocate, and speaker who works closely with caretakers around the country in order to guide their practice in a direction that is good for both themselves and the individuals they care for.

Tune in to hear the important messages from Pamela on topics such as maintaining a normal life while being a caregiver to managing caregiving from a distance. Caring for your loved ones will never end, ensure that you will do it correctly.

For more information and the opportunity to educate yourself in caretaking through an online course, visit www.pameladwilson.com. 

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at
5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight speak with
Ginger Summa, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist at Mind Matters Hypnosis
Center and Ann’s guide to a cigarette free life.
Ann and Ginger explain some of the steps that
have been taken in their approach to get Ann
to quit smoking as well as how Ann's
experience has influenced her lifestyle. The
benefits of the services offered by Mind
Matters Hypnosis Center can truly be life
altering with the right mindset. Issues such as
insomnia, weight loss, anxiety and phobias
can all be reduced with the correct help.
Tune in to hear more details on Ann’s
experience and the hypnosis process. For
more information on Mind Matters Hypnosis Center or to schedule an
appointment, visit www.mindmattershypnosis.com.

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at
5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight invite back on
the show, the Fat Loss Coach, Charlie Remington. Tracy is three weeks
into Coach’s 12 Week Fat Loss Program and boy is this program working!
Tracy and Coach discuss the dedication and
preparation that has gone into Tracy’s weight loss
effort as well as how it has completely shifted her
mentality of becoming a great eater. Tracy has
learned that she is still able to eat everything she
loves but all within the plan, in a certain order and
correct portions.
Tune in as Tracy reveals her amazing progress to
Coach for the first time since they began the
program. This is just the beginning! Tune in again
three weeks from now when Tracy reaches the halfway point of her
amazing transformation. For a free fat loss consultation from Coach visit
www.fatlosscoach.org.

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at
5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co host Tracy Knight invite Gail
Lebert, Director of Partnership Development at Klingberg Family Centers to
join the show to discuss the challenges some children in our state are
facing and the importance of Klingberg's mission.
Klingberg Family Centers is a non profit
organization based in New Britain, Connecticut
that offers a plethora of services to children and
families that have or are currently experiencing
trauma, abuse or neglect throughout the state.
Services vary from special education to foster
care all the way to Quality Parenting Centers
meant to improve relationships and bring
families back together in a controlled
environment.
Gail shares details about the major impact on
these families through Klingberg services and
fundraisers. June 18, 2022, from 9am to 2pm, Klingberg is set to host their
30th Annual Vintage Motorcar Series to raise support and awareness for
their cause.
If you would like to learn more about the services