Fire Chief Turns Her Knowledge Into a Business to Train Others How To React In Emergencies
The Debbie Nigro Show
Fire Chief Rebecca Strobl Turned Her Knowledge of Life-Saving Skills into a Business to Train Others How To React In Emergencies. I don’t know about you, but I could use a refresher course in how to do CPR, and what exactly to do first when someone’s bleeding badly, even what to do if someone is in shock. In a recent episode of the Debbie Nigro Show, I decided to shine a spotlight on Rebecca and her company New Day Education and Motivation located in Waleska, Georgia because I thought the work she was doing was critical and felt every community should have a...
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Urging Women To Leverage Genetic Testing to Make Informed Decisions To Combat Cancer Risks
The Debbie Nigro Show
TJ Hills, the renowned author of "Sex, Drugs, Babies and Breast Cancer’. joined me in the studio for a lively and very enlightening conversation to delve into the pivotal topic of estrogen, genetic testing, and its profound impact on women's health. She’s passionate about educating women about estrogen exposures and genetic nutritional tools in cancer prevention. Her message is universal as cancer touches the lives of many. Sharing Wisdom from Her Own Personal Experiences TJ shared her journey from a bustling Wall Street career to confronting breast...
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Haven’t Seen a Fazzino? You Should - Makes People Happy
The Debbie Nigro Show
I’ve been focusing on people who make the world a more beautiful place this week. People who through their work, their ethics, their integrity, their talent, their genius just makes it happier for the rest of us. Charles Fazzino has been called one of the most famous pop artists in the world. I've been a huge fan of his style of pop art since the minute I first saw it in a window decades ago in New York City. I would stand there and stare in the window amazed at every little intricate pop-up thing he thought of to make a piece come to life. Often because I was in NYC it would...
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Alvin Clayton Paints Humanity Colorfully to Take Color Out of The Picture
The Debbie Nigro Show
I can’t get enough of my friend Alvin Clayton. He is bursting with talent and great energy, and I think he makes the world a more beautiful place through all he does and especially through his art through which he tries to speak to people’s humanity. Recently I felt compelled to introduce Alvin to as many people as possible who may not know about him just to be able to see the amazing art he creates. Famous people collect his stuff. People like Robert De Niro and Denzel Washington and Halle Berry just to name a few. Alvin has a fabulous restaurant in New Rochelle, NY called...
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We’re at The Beginning of The Next American Business Revolution
The Debbie Nigro Show
I'm All About Innovation and Innovators So I Love This Story. In his new book “Clean Economy Now: Stories from the Front Lines of an American Business Revolution" Bob Keefe the Executive Director of E2 a national nonpartisan business group of 10,000 business leaders which has been around for 25 years, describes his recent travels across the country. He wanted to witness first-hand all the clean energy projects in motion because of the significant private sector investment and job creation that’s happened incredibly fast over the past 20 months since The Inflation Reduction...
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I’m Stuck on Following Stephanie Stuckey’s Comeback Road Trip
The Debbie Nigro Show
Stephanie Stuckey a lawyer by trade, who spent 14 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and was also appointed along the way by the mayor of Atlanta as Atlanta’s 'Chief Resilience Officer', is sure showing how resilient she is. And how resilient her family business is! Stephanie is now on the road herself promoting Stuckey’s Corporation - the iconic roadside stops famous for its pecan candies and souvenirs that her grandfather founded in 1937. She bought the company in 2019 for $500,000 and has been spearheading the brands big return. It’s a big year for brand...
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7M People in U.S. Living with Alzheimer’s 2X As Many Family & Friends Are Providing Care But There's' Hope
The Debbie Nigro Show
Seven Million People Are Living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US. 80,000 in CT alone & twice as many unpaid family members and friends are providing their care. But the money being raised is making a difference. Nobody signs up for a brain disorder that gets worse over time. Alzheimer’s is a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes completely affect somebody's ability to function. The bad news is the number of people with Alzheimer’s is increasing, but the good news is there are real advancements in treatment. These...
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At Prospector Movie Theater: Employees with Disabilities Sparkle & Transform Passions into Professions
The Debbie Nigro Show
Have you heard about the AMAZING Prospector Theater in Ridgefield CT? The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a premium, first-run movie theater. Employees of the Prospector, referred to as Prospects, are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform their passions into professions. The Prospect Productions team creates high quality digital content for the Prospector Theater. Prospects working on the Production team learn in-demand trade...
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How To Stand Out By Going All In? Just Ask Tiffany McQuaid
The Debbie Nigro Show
There are surely a lot of real estate people in the country, but Tiffany McQuaid figured out a way to really stand out. Her real estate agency in Jupiter Florida has been called the most innovative agency in the country. What makes her stand out above all others in the space? She said all her efforts have ‘caring at the core'. Tiffany does ‘little things’ in her business that bring people joy. It’s something she’s been doing since she was a little girl. She decided to write a book about what works so well for her, to share with others Her book just out is called “The...
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Pinky Cole aka “Slutty Vegan” is a Class Act Her Celeb Backed Restaurant Chain Has a BIG Mission
The Debbie Nigro Show
Pinky Cole aka Slutty Vegan is WOW. There are a thousand reasons why. She’s a very innovative gal, entrepreneur, and really good human. Pinky Cole owns and operates the celebrity backed restaurant chain ‘Slutty Vegan’ with 11 locations and counting including Atlanta, Birmingham, Baltimore, Dallas, and NY. She’s opening a new location in NYC this weekend on Bleecker Street making that 3 spots now in NY with the others in Harlem and Brooklyn. “When you walk into Slutty Vegan, you will see yourself “, said Pinky. “It doesn't matter if you are white,...
info_outlineI started following a fabulous non-profit called “Humor Beats Cancer” on Instagram. I had a sense from what I was reading there that the Editor, Olivia from Chicago and I were of the same ‘spirit”. I was right.
Olivia and I are a few decades apart but exactly on the same page when it comes to understanding how important humor and attitude are to getting through cancer.
To be able tot look on the bright side during dark times makes a difference in the experience of battling cancer a little easier.
Olivia and I are both breast cancer survivors. I love that she’s made it her mission to bring joy and humor to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers around the world. It sure helps everyone feel less alone.
I decided I had to connect with her and invited her to join me on my radio show in the NY Tri-State area to talk about the power of this.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Olivia and I are both well aware of the importance of finding breast cancer early! Both grateful survivors, we each found our own ‘lumps’. It’s SO important to check your breasts regularly and have regular mammograms! Olivia found her breast cancer at age 36.
Nothing funny about that. Nor is there anything funny about the challenging cancer treatments regardless of the kind of cancer. But take it from two gals and many others who know…humor has an amazing effect on your immune system.
Olivia started noticing dark humor things happening when she was going through her treatments. She wondered if she was the only one, until others also began sharing their funny stories from all over the world.
Using humor as a coping tool takes your mind off some things and connects you with others who are maybe crying and laughing at same time. In this case 'you wouldn't know until you know' and may you never have to – but if you find yourself going through it or know someone who is…be sure to connect with Humor Beats Cancer.
It’s more about the ridiculous and awkward moments and situations that provide some good belly laughs. Those belly laughs stoke the immune system and help get cancer patients and their caregivers through. It’s very therapeutic.
Check out Humor Beats Cancer. They can send care packages and there's even a grant program to help pay medical bills for cancer treatments. Fabulous!
Thank you Olivia for doing this! You Rock!