The Debbie Nigro Show

AGED OUT OF YOUR JOB? NOPE! JUST TIME FOR A DO-OVER! TIME TO RE-PURPOSE YOUR SKILLS! Doug Freeman's got your back 'and your forward' in his new book "Workarounds: 50+ insider tactics for age 50+ entrepreneurs'. Doug says, “I wrote this book because I’ve heard far too many stories about very talented under-employed and unemployed friends and peers who could not continue in their careers due to ageism and changing business models." Adding, “Self-employment really is their best option. But they need to recognize and appreciate the marketability of their unique professional assets. Then, they must learn how their skills, knowledge and experience can be repurposed in new ways as niche business services. That’s when they’ll employ smart tactics to creatively pivot around age-related myths, assumptions and bias in the marketplace.” AND his new book is about building career-related, professional level contract-based businesses, not low-paying gig work, temping or side hustles. Good one Doug!

Tune in and LISTEN LIVE at 10:20am EASTERN to 1490 WGCH. @DebbieNigro.com

Information is available on Doug Freeman’s company Web site at www.ideascapeinc.com. Ideascape, Inc. is a creative communications services and consulting firm with clients that have included Intel, Hewlett-Packard, T-Mobile, NASA, Itron Inc., Scholastic Inc., Armed Forces Network, Oregon Health & Science University, the U.S. Dept. of Energy and dozens of startups in the U.S. and abroad.

The Dowling Financial Group Presents: "VentureMom.com Stories." A series of 'Authentic" interviews with successful entrepreneurial businesswomen to give others insight into their business decisions that worked and didn't. Today's star entrepreneur is Executive Chef Jamieson Van Loan - and her company Maikana Foods. The word Maikana comes from the Fijian words: Mai- Come and Kana- Eat. It is a phrase used daily in Fijian households. Jamieson is Fijian American and this slogan became the perfect way to invite others to "come & eat". After closing her widely popular restaurant in Costa Rica and moving back to her hometown of Darien, CT, Jamieson decided to work on her eating habits and focus on wholesome real food. The same food that was so easily accessible in Costa Rica but not so easy (or cheap) in Fairfield County, CT. She knew if she found it difficult to navigate this healthy path, even as a Chef, then so must a lot of people. So Maikana Foods was born! Her goal with Maikana Foods is to make really and truly wholesome delicious power bowls and meals available to those who want to live a better, healthier life. Maikana Foods offer one large bowl every day and 5 small bowls available Monday through Friday. They deliver your meals right to your door or office. Their business lives in the digital world. They do not have a storefront. All orders must be placed online and delivered to your home or office.
Bring on the pura vida!

Tune in at 10:20am eastern to find out. Wim Luddington below from The Dowling Group CPA + Wealth Advisor will join us. Love that he and his company stepped up to sponsor this fabulous series on my show. They are 'authentic" and you should go see them and have a chat because they offer sage financial advice, an unpretentious environment, and also do taxes which is rare , so they keep everything under one roof so you can relax under your own roof.

Maikana Foods
The Dowling Group CPA + Wealth Advisor
VentureMom

Did I Ever Tell You About the Day I called The USDA Poultry Hotline? Changed my life! I wanted to know if I really had to wash my chicken every time before I cooked it. NOPE! And I've never looked back! Since today is 'Poultry Day', here's the USDA scoop on that. "Washing poultry before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. Some consumers think they are removing bacteria and making their meat or poultry safe. However, some of the bacteria are so tightly attached that you could not remove them no matter how many times you washed. But there are other types of bacteria that can be easily washed off and splashed on the surfaces of your kitchen. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness. Cooking (baking, broiling, boiling, and grilling) to the right temperature kills the bacteria, so washing food is not necessary" Using a food thermometer is the only sure way of knowing if your food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy foodborne bacteria.

Yup today celebrates chicken, turkey and other birds we commonly consume. Chicken and turkey are lower in fats, and cholesterol than other meats, making it better for your health. They also give you your breakfast eggs. Want to know how long you can safely keep meat in the refrigerator? Or how long to boil an egg? How about whether it's better to use wooden or plastic cutting boards?

Here's the link in case you have more questions:
Ask Karen - USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service

I got a message from 'Paris' about her new line of clothing that has shape-wear built right in it! OMG Brilliant! "PG" is the name of Designer Paris Gordons' 'Slim Chic' line and she's kicking up some serious commotion on Kickstarter to raise the funds for more product. You'll want one of each of her amazing styles but committing to at least one will support her and SUPPORT you in a way I think you'll really get a kick out of! Tune in top of the show today and meet Paris, a seasoned pro in the Womens fashion business whose collections have been carried in premier specialty stores throughout the US, and worn by many notable celebrities and socialites.
You Go Girl! This line could be a game-changer for the girls and yeah 'the girls' - LOL.

Paris Gordon

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I Just Picked Up A Pair Of Rollerblades. Am I Too Old For What Was Once My Favorite Sport? I'll just go Slowww I thought to myself and then I was reminded of 'Slomo'.
Don't know him? My pal 'Mo' turned me on to this video about 'Slomo' - one of the most compelling videos I've ever seen about enjoying your life and getting in your 'zone'. It's a few years old but the message will never get old. Dr. John Kitchin quit his medical career to pursue his passion - skating along the boardwalk of Pacific Beach In San Diego. Many wondered if the guy was nuts. Filmmaker Josh Izenberg thought he was on to something. The Dr's mantra? “Do what you want to”.
And set out to show us all what might happen if we were able to give up the trappings of our material world and just do whatever the heck we really wanted to do that gives us joy.

Josh Izenberg is a filmmaker based in San Francisco. “Slomo,” was his first documentary and earned him more than a dozen awards including Best Documentary Short by the International Documentary Association and the jury award for best short documentary at SXSW. Read the whole story in the NY Times piece here.

'Slo-mo' The New York Times
Slomo

Going Into NYC? Thought It Would be Fun To See What's Going On This Month in The Greatest City In The World. Shout out Today to Eventbrite.com for this fabulous list of options to jump start some Spring adventures and beyond.

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Even In The New World of Uber and Lyft - Plenty of People Still Like "Taking a Limo' Into NYC for Broadway Shows, Dinner, a visit to the Empire State Building, or a whirl to Wall Street. Michael’s Limousine seems to be always at the top of the list to call so I invited them to join the show today because I'm curious how the limo business in general is doing these days?

Though tops in the entire Tri-State area, their NY limo fleet includes only the most luxurious vehicles in the American automobile industry. Customers can choose to cruise the streets in a Rolls Royce, a Mercedes, a Hummer, a Lincoln, or a Cadillac. These are names that make up the luxury club of cars and they’re all at your disposal. Cool! Meet Marcelo Giano from Michael's Limousine Service who will fill us in on the current state of the limo business.

Michael's Limousine Of Greenwich Connecticut

Ginalisa Monterroso is the Founder and CEO of the Medicare & Medicaid Advisory Group and is known as the Medicare/Medicaid Mythbuster! She is dedicated to helping families determine whether they are eligible for Federal financial healthcare assistance and guiding them through the application process step-by-step, making for a clear and easily understandable experience. Her passion for helping others is born of personal experience. She was inspired to advocate for people’s rights after fighting the system to ensure that her daughter, who has Down syndrome, was afforded the care and education she needed.

Medicare & Medicaid Advisory Group is located in New York City.For more information visit mmag.org

The Dowling Financial Group Presents: "VentureMom.com Stories." A series of 'Authentic" interviews with successful entrepreneurial businesswomen to give others insight into their business decisions that worked and didn't.

Today's star entrepreneur is Debbie Barry who offers Meditation and Ayurveda Classes (Geez I need those). She explains, in Ayurveda we balance our minds through what we see, smell and hear. Thus her Dosha Candle business sprung up as well. There are 3 Doshas, each scent balances the Dosha Type. What's your Dosha Type? Tune in at 10:20am eastern to find out.

I'm curious myself. So is Wim Luddington below from The Dowling Group CPA + Wealth Advisor. Love that he and his company stepped up to sponsor this fabulous series on my show. They are 'authentic" and you should go see them and have a chat because they offer sage financial advice, an unpretentious environment, and also do taxes which is rare , so they keep everything under one roof so you can relax under your own roof.

Your Dearly Departed May Not Leave So Fast and "Business is Dead" could take on a whole new meaning for some in the funeral industry in NY because of allegations of a funeral exam cheating scandal involving 'the Harvard of Mortuary Schools'. According to Sunday's NY Post article by Susan Edelman, The American Academy McAllister Institute mortuary school has been rocked with allegations of trying to give their students an unfair advantage on the national board exam they took back in 2013 by sending them the questions in advance. The state Bureau of Funeral Directors has now notified 94 NY Morticians that they must retake and pass the exam they took back then by June 30th or apply for an extension in order to keep their funeral director licenses. There's already a limited number of funeral directors and the industry and the industry is already short-staffed by 30%. Many have been in the funeral business for years and now fear losing their livelihoods. AAMI takes 18 months and costs $4000-$5000,. Grads must complete the exam a 12 month apprenticeship and a state test on funeral law.

The mortician school cheating scandal that could ruin city funeral homes

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I asked Jen Graziano my Funeral Director gal pal to weigh in today on the funeral test cheating scandal that threatens to cripple NYC Funeral Homes. (See earlier post). Jen is a wonderful caring professional in the business and has helped carry her family's funeral home legacy into the 4th generation. (Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home).Jen has embraced the call to service and has taken her work outside the confines of the funeral home into the community at large. A lawyer, trailblazer and Mom as well, Jen is just launching a new magazine focused on health, wellness and resources called 'Coming of Age' to provide answers and solutions to the issues people face as they 'come of age" . Brilliant! Tune in 10:20am eastern today.

My car lease is up shortly and I was wondering if any of the car companies are wooing 'Delusionally Young Women" like me? I need a car with a lot of 'breeze' for sure! Whew! Oh and one I can find electronically in a parking lot! I figured I'd go 'ASK PATTY', Marketing and Selling to Women Experts for the car Industry. Today Jody DeVere CEO AskPatty.com joins me for some education and laughs. Her company is revolutionizing the women's automotive retail market: As CEO of AskPatty.com, Jody is a champion for women in the automotive industry, and her company serves as the first point of contact for many women who are seeking the very best experience to buy a car and service by visiting Certified Female Friendly® automotive retail locations across the United States and Canada.

Jody DeVere is an internationally recognized spokesperson for the automotive industry on the women's market. She has been featured by the New York Times, NPR, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox Business, Forbes Women, Oprah Magazine and Parenting Magazine to name a few.

https://www.askpatty.com/posts/about-ask-patty

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Also On Todays Show! Theres an Iodine in Salt 'IQ' Connection (Been Using Pink Salt Feeling Dumber Maybe a reason? UGH ) The Inventor Of The Wind Up Radio 'Trevor Baylis' Has Sadly Passed (His was an Important Invention that he made no money on that others did because he didn't protect his idea! Requires no electricity or batteries. Betcha wish you had one when you lost power) And The Oldest Message In A Bottle Ever Sent Has Been Found! (Hope it wasn't something urgent) Plus some more cool messages in bottles sent and finally found over the years. Tune in to The Debbie Nigro Show

Big Shout Out Today to the Following Sources For these great stories!

Curiosity.com 
How Iodized Salt (Accidentally) Increased the American IQ

USA TODAY
Trevor Baylis, the inventor of the wind-up radio, has died

Smithsonian Magazine
131-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Found on Australian Beach

Happy International Women's Day! This day has been held every March 8th since 1975. It's a day to celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women's Rights and International Peace. Shout out to punching.com who compiled 10 facts below about this day you may want to know. Most important ...It's a day to inspire women around the world and to celebrate their achievements. Go Girls!
Sky's the Limit!

#InternationalWomensDay
#NationalWomensDay
#PressForProgress

https://punchng.com/10-facts-about-international-womens-day/

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When Your Tenants DON'T Leave in 30 days? Wow This is a difficult topic for Landlords and the subject came up recently so I decided to address it. The article below is a good one about California Law but as Brian Ricks, Founder Of UndisputedLegal.com points out- Laws on this issue are different in every state. Brian knows the NY Laws well and is well versed in this topic. His company, Undisputed Legal Inc offers full service eviction solutions for New York Landlords, Commercial Real Estate Managers, and Real Estate Investors. Lease Violations, Non-Payment Issues . New York Landlords Only because again, the laws are different in every state on this issue. His services include drafting eviction documents, process servers, and court filing. I've invited Brian to join the show today.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/tenant-not-leave-30-days-notice-41499.html