The Debbie Nigro Show

'Wellness Wednesday' Sponsor Member Spotlight! Cathy Armentano Official Court Reporter For The NYS Unified Court System! (Don't you always wonder how the heck those court reporters get every word in court on that little machine?)   I asked Cathy who's an ol' fun pal to join me on my show after I heard she joined 'Healthy Fit' The Health Club for Women' after hearing me talk about it on the air. I was thrilled when she contacted me to tell me 'it saved her' and that her daughter even joined too.   I love when I inspire people to do better for themselves with the information I share. I'm a passionate supporter of the idea of 'women only gyms' in general and thought more women should consider the option.   Like many of you I try and keep up with exercising and it's easier with some camaraderie and moral support. I need motivation myself to keep it all going. LOL   Meet Cathy and listen in on an authentic girlfriend conversation about the power of word of mouth between women.     

Common Sense Crypto? Is there such a thing?   You've seen the headlines about 'Bitcoin I'm sure. This was the one from the NY Times the other day. "Bitcoin Plummets Below $20,000 For First Time Since Late 2020". Some will say I told you so! Others like Rubicon CEO Greg Johnson will say it's 'early' and still a huge opportunity.   I went to hear him talk. He has some impressive food for thought on the subject. Listen  in to hear what I heard when Greg joins me for this conversation then you decide.     Rubicon Crypto features two portfolios consisting only of crypto coins and tokens that are professionally managed in a similar fashion as a stock portfolio the industry refers to them as Separately Managed Accounts or SMA.   For more than two decades Greg has been a CEO and senior executive at Fortune 500 and start-up enterprises in the financial services, insurance and wellness industries including American Express, Ameriprise Financial, Crawford and Pulse Centers. After becoming one of the youngest Certified Financial Planners in the nation, Greg would then go on to assume a progression of financial planning, wealth management and insurance leadership roles that included serving on the board of directors for RiverSource Life of New York.   A sought-after speaker, he has been featured at dozens of conferences in North America and Europe on topics ranging from strategy evolution, technology innovation and leadership development. He earned his undergraduate degree from The American University and an MBA from Emory University Goizueta Business School where he is a frequent panelist and guest lecturer.   Greg is a serial mentor and advises multiple startup ventures, remains and active member of the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center and was recently appointed to the prestigious Bretton Woods Committee in Washington, D.C.

What’s it like to host a vacation rental ? Hilarious according to Jan Mcinnis. So she wrote a one woman show about it. Its' called SUPERHOSTESS and Jan's performing it out in LA.

But thats not her only gig!

Jan’s always wanted to be a comedian.When she was about 10 years old, she told her parents that once she turned 16, she was going to “buy a motorcycle, ride cross-country to Los Angeles, and become a comedian.”

Her parents didn’t agree with that idea, so she ended up graduating from Virginia Tech and having a marketing career for over a decade before getting on stage.

Today, over 25 years into her comedy and keynote-speaking career, she’s presented her humor keynotes and comedy shows to thousands of groups, and is a top convention comedian whose act is clean.

She’s sold clean comedy material to just about everyone on the planet—from late-night TV shows, to hundreds of radio stations, CEOs, and even guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud!).

Her latest podcast? “Comedian Stories: Tales from the Road in Under 5 Minutes.” Short stories about her 20+ years in comedy – the good and the bad.

Oh, btw, Jan did finally make it cross-country to Los Angeles, where she currently resides, AND she just bought a motorcycle!

She joined me for some laughs about it all. Go Jan!

 

 

Police Officer Ami Postiglione Has To Stay Healthy & Fit and she has a special place in her heart for the women’s gym HealthyFit in Mamaroneck NY.

This Harrison, N.Y. police officer joins me on this Wellness Wednesday show today for a @healthyfitny member spotlight. 

I would imagine her job ias a police officer is stressful these days and that she needs to be extra fit for it.

When I asked how Ami how she would describe her occupation, she said, “well it’s not ordinary”! In spite of the challenges in the world Ami  loves her job and feels lucky working for such a great community.

Being strong and fit is critical to her daily work as a law enforcment officer and throw in being an Italian who likes to eat  she said, ( Me too Ami!) and that makes it all the more important for her to keep working out. She shares some good running tips for the treadmill and gives a high five to doing boxing workouts.

"Showing up’ and 'doing the time' in a welcoming womens gym has motivated Ami to keep increasing her strength and mental well-being.

Ami also credits the encouragement of the trainers and other women at  Healthy Fit for keeping her motivated throughout her ups and downs.

I myself am a huge fan of women’s gyms for all the reasons above and more ( like showing up in last nights makeup and not caring) I’m really annoyed at myself that I just missed 2 weeks due to ‘circumstances’. I was just starting to feel great and more flexible  again after a couple of months of going and today I decided I cannot let outside ‘circumstances’ get in my personal way. I feel it physically very fast when I’m not exercising enough. Plus my mood’s better when I work out and exercise. Finding this fabulous women's gym after the pandemic was critical to my sanity.

I turned myself in to Officer Ami in this conversation for being MIA. Lol She motivated me to 'get back in there'.! Dont we all need a little encouragement? 

If you’re a woman trying to get back into better physical shape or know one who is, encourage them to join a womens gym. If you happen to be in the Mamaroneck, NY area I encourage you to look into  HealthyFit On the Boston Post Road. Just walk and in and check it out you can even workout for free to get the feel.

Enjoy my converssation with Harrison, N.Y. Police Officer Ami Postiglione.

MORE THAN 80% OF CONSUMERS ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY INFLATION.

BUY NOW PAY LATER? 

LAURA ADAMS, Author and Host of “The Money Girl” Podcast joined me to talk about how inflation is a growing worry for Americans across the country. And it's not just the high gas prices.

Many people are putting off expenses like going to the doctor, dental work, home repairs, car repairs, etc. because of financial concerns. 

In fact, according to a new Harris Poll, more than two-thirds of US consumers (67%) have delayed necessary services/purchases due to inflation.

Laura says, If you have a neceesary purchase that should not be put off,  using a 'buy now pay later option' might be a better than using a high interest credit card. She had some good suggestions.

Listen in to this short and informative podcast conversation with "The Money Girl" Laura Adams

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Laura Adams is one of the nation’s leading finance, insurance, and small business authorities. As an award-winning author, spokesperson, and host of the top-rated Money Girl podcast since 2008, millions of readers, listeners, and loyal fans benefit from her practical advice.  Her mission is to empower consumers to live healthy and rich lives by making the most of what they have, planning for the future, and making smart money decisions every day.

 

 

New York is projected to become the nation's second largest legal cannabis market after California with an estimated $4.2 billion market within 5 years. BUT as of now there are still a LOT of of very 'gray' legal areas being worked on.

You can legally possess up to 3oz. of cannabis in NY and you can legally consume it and legally gift it, but you cannot legally sell it for adult use ...yet.

So when will NY see it's first dispensaries open? Most likely October according to New Yorks Most Sought After Cannabis Lawyers who are rampng up for what's to come.

'Prince Lobel' the nations most trailblazing cannabis law firm, is expanding its offices to New York City and White Plains, NY. They've tapped New York's most 'in demand' cannabis lawyers to join forces with them.

Cannabis law superstars James (Jim) K. Landau, Douglas S. Trokie, and David C. Holland ae now working together. They took time out of their crazy busy scedules to join me to share what's going on behind the scenes in the NY cannabis industry right now.

All three have been working, studying, learning and speaking and basically ramping up for when licensing is up and running. They're very busy writing the rules and regulations for what the marektplace will look like.

If you want to know what's going on, tune in to this podcast interview and hear all three top cannabis lawyers tell you what's happening and what to expect in real time. 

For one thing the 148 pre-existing hemp farmers in NY were just given the green light to put the first THC crop in the ground which should be ready this October. And NY State is going to build out storefronts for the first 150 dispenasry card licensees to help them avoid high start up costs to get going. 

We talk about everyhting from social justice issues to how soon the banking industry is going to do something about all that dispensary cash being driven around. 

Enlightening for sure.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wanted: 'Role Models' in The Following Categories To Walk The Runway With Children Fighting Pediatric Cancer. 

'Fashion Funds The Cure' Returns to ‘The Westchester’ in White Plains, NY  on Saturday June 4th.

One Of the highlights of this amazing event fundraiser for The #NationalPediatricCancerFoundation is when the kids fighting cancer get to walk the runway with a role model of their dream job of what they want to be when they grow up.

If you fit one of the categories below and would feel great about walking the runaway with one of the kids and making their day let us know. 

Dawn Talbot Zachman,  Chief Programs and Operations Officer of the NPCF, says the kids and The National Pediatric Foundation need you. Dawn's direct email is below.  

The kids role model for what they want to be when they grow up include: 

Princess

Pianist

Disney Belle

Veterinarian

Race Car Driver

Sports Manager or Sports Lawyer

Entrepreneur

Wonder Woman

Chef

Great upbeat podcast converation with Dawn who I always stop and help when she asks -  about helping raise funds to develop drugs like chemotherapy for 'kids bodies'.  Right now most kids with pediatreic cancer are getting drugs created for adults for their small bodies and most have problems later in life as a result of that soon to be avoidable set of circimstances.

If you can't particpate please stop by or donate online donate.  npcf.org

 

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Becky Shambaugfh knows a thing or two about helping women rise to the top. She's the President of SHAMBAUGH LEADERSHIP and Founder of Women in Leadership and Learning. She asks ...Have you ever felt "stuck" in your career- thought you'd hit the "glass ceiling?"

Rebecca Shambaugh knows what really stops women - not the glass ceilings, rather  it's "the sticky floors."

Rebecca has great insight into how to change your beliefs, assumptions and behaviors that aren't working for you anymore...so you can  achieve your wildest dreams! 

Rebecca Shambaugh is a Leadership Expert, Internationally Recognized Keynote Speaker. She also hosts her own 'Women Rise' podcast, which features exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most inspiring business leaders who share and discuss how women professionals can reimagine their greatness, especially during these challenging times when a renewal of leadership skills is critical.

WE had a good talk about all this 'stuck stuff' in this short but informative podcast interview.

Did you know nearly half of all women aged 40+ who have mammograms are told they have dense breasts? What's a gal supposed to do with that information?  Pay more attention to her breast health for one.

Many women have no clue that having dense breasts can increase their risk of breast cancer.

Dense breasts can also make cancer more difficult to detect on a mammogram, leading to missed or underdiagnosed cancers, which can contribute to breast cancer mortality. 

Bayer Radiology released new survey results that uncovered gaps in knowledge among women with dense breasts, pointing to a greater need for education on this important women’s health topic.

Joining me in this short but important podcast to help educate you are Dr. Pamela Habib; Head of US Medical Affairs, Bayer Radiology and Dr. David Schacht; Breast Radiologist at Northwestern’s Lynne Sage Breast Center at Prentice Women's Hospital.

This is important information for women over 40. Please share it.

PERSONAL NOTE: I'm a Breast Cancer survivor who had dense breasts. I felt a lump and my first stop in my long journey was a radiologist who found the cancer. I'm grateful to still be here so I can educate others. 

Sculptor Vinnie Bagwell Is A Winner and a BIG deal.

The City of Niagara Falls just chose to commission her vision of Harriet Tubman, to be installed in front of the Underground Railroad Museum in Niagara Falls, NY. Public artworks of Harriet Tubman traditionally portray her as an old woman, but she was only 29 when she escaped from slavery and returned to Maryland as an Underground Railroad “conductor" and Vinnie chose to portray her young. Below is a photo of the small version of  “Harriet Tubman on the Road to Freedom!” but Vinnie can't wait to make her BIG! Because BIG is what Vinnie does.

Vinnie Bagwell has one of those amazing talents that make your jaw drop. Can you believe she's an untutored artist?  She's a Who's Who in America 2022-inductee for sculpting. 

Vinnie started sculpting in 1993, and was commissioned to create her first public artwork in 1995. Her portraits display immense spirit and verisimilitude, and have souls which speak to their viewers.

This Spring Vinnie will permanently install “The Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden”–an urban-heritage public-art project to commemorate the legacy of the first enslaved Africans to be manumitted by law in the United States, 64 years before the Emancipation Proclamation in Yonkers, NY. 

She's also rehabilitating the second-largest African burial ground in New York: The Sacred Place of Her Ancestors. The National Endowment for the Arts is the first major funder for this still developing project.

I asked Vinnie to join me because I wanted to know more about how she does that big stuff she does and thought you might too. Enjoy our podcast conversation.