Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Olga Abinader
Release Date: 10/03/2024
Lois Weber Film Festival
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The Lois Weber Film Festival is a female-forward 501(c)3 dedicated to promoting gender equality in the film industry by celebrating the legacy of silent film pioneer Lois Weber and the history of women in film, past, present, and future. Coming up on it's 3rd year here in Boston, the festival's creators Gabby Rosson & Katie Killouhry talk about how they met and the back story on Lois, a film pioneer.
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Round Table with My Golden Gals Mia Andreoli & Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli
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Shaking up the format a little bit on this week's episode with a little round table chat! I invited my besties Mia & Alexandra on to chat like we often do at work outs, events or just over dinner. And we go deep, talking about the importance of having your girl gang to be able to chat with about all things, good bad and ugly! These girls inspire me every day with the way they run their own businesses while always taking the time to support and promote other women and their businesses too! On this episode they share some of their life challenges and how they've managed to process,...
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Lillian Smith - A conversation on running, self love, girlfriends and more
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This young lady is truly an inspiration! Still in her 20's, she's already done so much. She's got a successful career in finance, has run 8 marathons and is also a fitness instructor. Not only that, she's got a light that shines bright! You can see it in her smile and hear it when she talks! We get into the marathons she's run (including one on a sprained ankle) and who she runs for. Lillian also shared her thoughts on relationships, her close group of girlfriends and how and the place these things hold in her life at the moment.
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Christen Grugnale - Owner Beautifully You Boudoir
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Christen has been a photographer for 17 years and started shooting boudoir about 12 years ago. When she did, she never looked back. Boudoir is now her specialty and passion and it shows! I visited her studio in Amesbury, MA and got the full experience from hair and make up with the talented Christine Rutledge to choosing just the right outfits and yes, the shoot. Christen is incredible at not only showing her clients how to pose but bringing those poses to life in amazing photos. She helps with lighting, poses and confidence. It's more than just a shoot for both of...
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DJ Nicole Nell, President Visual Sound Productions
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"DJ Nicki" is the owner and operator of VSP. Her expertise in both private and club events makes her a seasoned professional capable of playing for a diverse crowd for over 15 years. Her success has brought her to become the resident DJ of MGM Springfield, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Miami Heat NBA Basketball Team. On this episode we chat about how she started dj'ing and how she built her business to what it includes today. She now has a team of people working under her company and provides everything needed for special events. Nicole also reacently bought what was a run down...
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Chikmedia President Meghan Rothschild
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Meghan has over 20 years experience in Marketing and Public Relations. She launched Chikmedia over 10 years ago to help women in business find their voice and continues to do so with the expansion of this passion project. Her work across New England has gained her multiple awards and recognition from various organizations. She is a nationally recognized spokesperson for multiple organizations and travels the country giving lectures on various topics. We sat down while she was in Boston to chat about her background, along with some social media tips and how she continues to help women...
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Meredith Gizmunt - Owner Meredith Lane Aesthetics
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Meredith has been in facial aesthetics for over 20 years. She has worked for both plastic surgeons and dermatologists and most recently with a group of integrative practitioners. This has allowed her to formulate a holistic and therapeutic approach in her facial treatments. Meredith's goal is to educate her clients about their best skin practices tailored to their individual needs. On this episode we talk about her background, a very special mentor her in her life and business and the importance of "staying in your lane" as a business owner.
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Holiday Spirits with the Mother-Daughter Creators of Velo Vodka
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Colleen Eyges, Co-creator of Velo Vodka joins me for the second time! This time along with the other co-creator, her daugter Riley! Last time we chatted (about 2.5 years ago) the two were just getting started with the brand and had been in about 250 locations around MA. Now they are in more than 700 in 4 states! We caught up to find out how things are going, what they're up to, what it's like working together as mother/daughter creating and promoting the vodka made right in Boston. They also mixed up and shared a couple holiday drink.
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Home Make Up Lessons with Pretty Simplified
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Jessica Puleo had an idea, she approached her friend and make up artiest Bree Lentz with an idea, a concept, and the name “Pretty Simplified” which was drawn from her own desires to learn her everyday look and most importantly feel confident going into her interior design consultations. All she needed to bring it to fruition was a friend/makeup artist who shared the same passion for helping women achieve their desired makeup looks and not only look amazing but feel that surge of confidence. And so, "Pretty Simplified" was born. Now they help women learn how to use their own make up to...
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Karla (KB) Boccabella Vega - Inspiher Empire
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Creator and Founder of InspiHER Empire, KB started a Positivity Platform Page on Instagram a few years back which evolved into InspiHer which is all about uplifting, helping and inspiring women to be the BEST versions of themselves through self love, body positivity and confidence. She's now continuing to do so through her clothing, lifestyle accessories and products as well. On this episode, KB and I sat down for some real talk about her struggles and challenges, how she connected with others who were also struggling and how now she uses her platform to help and encourage others. She calls...
info_outlineBorn in the Dominican Republic, Olga emigrated with her family to Salem, Massachusetts in the early 1990s. Her family maintained strong connections to their Caribbean heritage by speaking only Spanish at home. As a fully bilingual English and Spanish speaker, Olga translated for family and friends who had limited English skills. In 1999 she assumed a leadership role in the “La Union Latina” organization, established in 1987 at Salem High School to celebrate Latin-American culture and traditions. In 2007, Hispanic Business Inc. recognized her as a Winner’s Circle Scholar at the Hispanic Business’ annual Woman of the Year Awards event.
Olga now uses her platform in leading and empowering Latinas and women of color in leadership, career advancement, and overcoming adversity. She has seen the hardships, ranging from positional leadership struggles as well as awareness of Latina women working in business. Olga is proud to have won countless awards for her work.