The Debbie Nigro Show
Debbie was the winner of the prestigious ‘Best Nationally Syndicated Talk Show of The Year’ – three years in a row, from American Women in Radio & Television. Nobody sees the glass of Cabernet half full like Debbie. She is fresh air with a magnetic flare.
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It's Not Good To Aggravate Grandma
02/24/2021
It's Not Good To Aggravate Grandma
It's Not Good To Aggravate Grandma. That was my thought when I heard the latest Royal Family 'family' news. Best selling author and Royals expert Diane Clehane told me she was thinking the same thing! In this fun feature interview, you'll catch on that Diane Clehane knows everything about the Royal Family. Sometimes before everybody else. Will there be regrets? Let's just say poor Harry might lose big. Diane reported before anyone (even the British press) that the Queen would take away Harry's titles. (Repeat: It's Not Good To Aggravate Grandma.) Diane explained, "The Queen and The Monarchy always play the long game. Anybody who goes up against them like Meghan and Harry are doing now, and as some may remember, Princess Diana did in the past, may win them some points with the public and some cashing in, but the Queen rarely doesn't come out on top. She knows what she’s doing. Theres a reason she’s the longest reigning Monarch." How did Oprah get involved? Diane knows better than anyone that there's always a story behind the story. According to Diane, Oprah always wanted to interview Princess Diana and considers it the interview that got away. Oprah and Meghan have very strong but separate agendas that work well together and obviously an interview is coming. Back to Harry. We all know there's a special bond between a loving grandfather and a grandson. This weeks news that 99 year old Prince Philip (Harry's Grandpa) is not doing well is unsettling. So despite all the Royal drama, Diane reported that Harry "will need to be with the family should the worst happen. " That according to a royal source. A leading authority on modern celebrity and royalty, Diane Clehane's twice a week 'Royals Report' can be found on BestLife.com. Diane knows things. For instance, there are so many people that have worked for the various factions of the Royal Family for so long, acting as various intermediaries, that sometimes they are the ones who keep the family apart from each other and the Royals don’t even know it. (OMG) Diane is a terrific writer. She's a New York Times best-selling author of five books, including Diana: The Secrets of Her Style and Imagining Diana, a novel which envisioned what would have happened if Princess Diana survived the 1997 crash in Paris. A frequent TV commentator on the royal family on CNN, CBS and NBC and today's podcast interview features the latest Royal scoop.
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Grand Central Station Requesting Love Letters to NYC
02/17/2021
Grand Central Station Requesting Love Letters to NYC
I Just Wrote A Love Letter To NYC. If You Love Her You Should Too. Is the city a she? Forgot to ask Catherine Rinaldi, President of NY's MTA Metro-North Railroad when she joined me in this feature interview to explain this love-ly Grand Central Station promotion. Since we're all 'looking to brighter times ahead' I wanted to spread the word that Grand Central Station is asking folks from everywhere who love NYC, to express themselves and write a 'Love Letters to NYC'. Just submit your letter by posting a photo of it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using hashtag and tagging Grand Central Terminal. You can also email your love letter to: Your letters will be posted on a 'virtual' Grand Central Station wall and you'll also be eligible to win a $250 gift card to the GC shop of your choice. The promotion runs through the end of February. Catherine Rinaldi loves NYC and Grand Central Station. She's been President of the MTA Metro-North Railroad since Feb. 21, 2018. She's the first woman to hold that position. (Go Catherine!) She was named 2018 Woman of The Year by the Greater New York Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar. Under her guidance in the very same year, Metro-North’s customer-facing safety program, TRACKS, won the 2018 APTA Gold Award for Safety. Catherine continually works to improve employee engagement at the railroad, including support for women in the Metro-North workforce and the formation of a professional group of women engineers. Fun fact: Catherine Rinaldi met her husband on a blind date long before she was President of NY's MTA Metro-North Railroad at the famous Oyster Bar Restaurant in Grand Central Station. Life's funny like that.
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Vegas Style Quickie Weddings Now In NYC! (Minus Elvis)
02/12/2021
Vegas Style Quickie Weddings Now In NYC! (Minus Elvis)
You Can't Hurry Love...Or Can You? Vegas style quickie weddings are now available in NYC! (Sorry no Elvis) The Love Chapel NYC was the 'Risk It or Regret It" pandemic inspired move for corporate photographer Bradley Lau whose core business came to a halt. A NYC licensed officiant and ordained Interfaith Minister, Bradley has performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies and always dreamed of opening his own Love Chapel. Convincing his wife Veronica to team up wasn't hard. She owns Wedding Packages NYC, a wedding elopement company. She's also a licensed officiant and performs bi-lingual ceremonies. Your 'Love Chapel' ceremony can be Civil or Religious. It can be 10 minutes or 2 minutes (if you do, you do, you do, really want to hustle). Guests are capped at 14 for the 10 minute ceremony where you get 40 extra minutes in the Chapel. For the 2 minute version you can have 4 guests. You at the very least ...gotta have a witness. Photos after at nearby Central Park a block away make it extra fun. Don't forget your Marriage License! Cupids' Covid Rules? Everyone must wear a mask but the couple does get to take the mask off during ceremony and for the kiss. All guests must have their temperature taken upon entering and those with fever will be asked to leave. Hand Sanitizer is available and HEPA Filters are always running. The Love Chapel is cleaned after each gathering. Meet fun couple Bradley Lau & Veronica Moya Lau and find out who's goin' to the chapel this week. lovechapelnyc.com 161 W. 75th St. Suite 1A (Brown Door) New York, NY 10023
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The Undies Project Kicks Off Mardi Bra!
02/10/2021
The Undies Project Kicks Off Mardi Bra!
The Undies Project Just Kicked Off Mardi Bra! Underwear is the most under-donated, yet most needed item of clothing for those who struggle with basic necessities. Lucy Langley and Laura Delaflor co-founded The Undies Project in 2015 with the help of Neighbor to Neighbor and became a registered 501(c)(3) public charity in its own right in 2016. The Undies Project does not provide undergarments directly to families or individuals. Rather they provide them to their partner organizations who are then able to assist the families and individuals in the community. This is a NY/CT area charity effort but something that should/could be a national initiative. I invited the gals to join me to learn more about 'The Undies Project' which I thought was a 'bravelous' idea. Listen in to what these great gals created and then open up your 'drawers' and wallets and give a little if you can to others who have so little. (Underwear must be new. But new and nearly new bras are welcome. Especially sizes 34+)
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To Whom Will You Send The Trending 'Purple Peace Bouquet' ?
02/10/2021
To Whom Will You Send The Trending 'Purple Peace Bouquet' ?
To Whom Will You Send The Trending 'Purple Peace Bouquet'? Flowers Often Say What Words Cannot And The Color Purple Speaks Volumes. (I wonder what my old purple shag bedroom rug was saying to me growing up?) In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Flower Power Daily has launched the “Purple Peace Bouquet” as a peace offering to 'restore' some of your relationships. Editorial Director, Jill Brooke says she was thinking of a way to unify us — and find a way for loving feelings to rebloom especially among family and friends who stopped speaking because of political disagreements or other issues. “Purple Flowers for Peace." were created to remind us of what roots us together vs. tears us apart, she says. Jill also points out when you mix the colors 'red and 'blue' they become 'neutral' purple. Throughout history purple flowers have been known to calm and encourage togetherness. Enjoy more flower power inside info as Jill Brooke joins me in this podcast feature interview excerpt from the live radio show.
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Was Sparked To Check In On America's First Family Of Fireworks!
02/03/2021
Was Sparked To Check In On America's First Family Of Fireworks!
The Inaugural Sparked Me To Think About Americas First Family Of Fireworks. The Grucci’s! Holders of The Guinness Book Of World Records for “Largest Fireworks Display” ever recorded, 'Fireworks by Grucci' is a 6th generation family owned and operated company. Phil Grucci runs the company nowadays but he'll tell you it's been a family effort from day one and includes the efforts of many considered family because they've worked there so long. Phil joined me for a conversation to talk about what Fireworks By Grucci is doing during the pandemic minus all those typical giant fabulous celebrations. Inaugurals! Olympic Games! Commemorations like the Centennial and The Statue of Liberty! Countless Las Vegas extravaganzas ....and now? Enjoy our warm chat (which became two chats because hey we're both Italian and there was more to talk about) So interesting what Grucci is doing with the Department of Defense, how Grucci is pivoting to make fireworks 'greener,' and what things are imperative to running a successful multi-generational business. Oh yeah, and Phil tells the story of closing a Vegas deal with his Grandmas Meatballs. (PS I’ve also successfully used 'the meatball strategy' )
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Maybe THIS Is The Weekend You Write Your EBook
02/03/2021
Maybe THIS Is The Weekend You Write Your EBook
Many have asked me about how to get an eBook done and since I'm working on one myself I thought I'd lend you my gal. You know I always got a guy or a gal! Donna Kozik is my favorite book coach and her "Write a Book (or Ebook ) in A Weekend" events seem to help people get that elusive job done. So you know. what keeps a LOT of people from writing a book or eBook is 'doubting their message is worthy' enough. It IS. There's always an audience that will thank you for your topic. Donna Kozik can help you get your eBook done asap. She offers a download for a FREE Book Planner which I downloaded that will get you a head start. You can write a short and powerful book to publish on Amazon’s Kindle or as a PDF giveaway to build your email list. Donna's got a good formula. Your ebook will allow you to introduce yourself and your topic to readers that will leave them wanting more and hopefully contacting you to get more. You know what I always say...Risk It! or Regret It! mybigbusinesscard.com
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Tax Season Will Be REALLY Taxing This Year Says TAXX GUY
01/26/2021
Tax Season Will Be REALLY Taxing This Year Says TAXX GUY
Tax Season Will Be More Taxing Than Usual This Year But You Know Me I Always Got a Guy! TAXX GUY! (yes he has a cape.) As if there wasn't already enough stress, let's add in a zillion 'new' tax issues you need to address and some you better try hard to avoid, from the debacle known as 2020. Unemployment benefits, stimulus payments, various state laws for working remote, all have created new tax challenges. And speaking of remote, many IRS workers have been working from home too and simple tasks that typically took like 5 days, like a tax professional filing a power of attorney on behalf of a client, are now taking 5 weeks or longer. That's according to my IRS 'Taxx Guy' Mark Glazewski who regularly resolves issues with the IRS on behalf of clients some of whom have thanked me for hearing about him on this show. Mark says whatever else you do... just make sure you file your return on time even if you don't have the money to pay. The penalty for non filing is bigger that nonpayment. TAXX Guy joined me for a conversation to run through a quick list of new tax 'traps' and new tax 'pluses' you might not be aware of. Mark who's also a small business tax expert has an important message for businesses who are using 'trust' funds to keep their doors open. Mark 'strongly' suggests that you always have 'representation' when dealing IRS issues. taxxguy.com A Valuable Listen.
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It's 7 O'Clock Somewhere!
01/25/2021
It's 7 O'Clock Somewhere!
My Daily NYS Coronavirus Update Email From NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Always Ends On A Hopeful Note. Since I'm a 'dealer in hope' I always read it. Yesterday it read - Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Having experienced COVID himself, New York City blues artist Dave Keyes wrote an original song to thank frontline heroes. His song "7 O'clock Somewhere" pays tribute to all those working to keep us safe throughout the pandemic. Listen to it here: ..." So I did. Wow woke me right up and made me smile. 5 Minutes later I contacted Dave Keyes to join me on my radio show and this podcast so more people could hear the rocking tribute song to all the frontline workers across the country where it's always 7 o'clock somewhere. 7 o'clock somewhere was sparked by the nightly roar of pots and pans and noise people were making out their windows to thank those risking their lives to keep the rest of us alive. So great that Dave made it through Covid himself! Even better that he wrote this kickin' song with lyrics that will always remind us who the true heroes are. It's a timely hit. Pass it on. You'll enjoy meeting Dave Keyes who you'll see jammin on the keyboard in the video. (Keyes on the keys...co-incidence or destiny? Hmmm) With John Putnam on guitar and Frank Pagano on drums. Video produced by Time Line Video Productions, Diane Cricchio producer, and Natt McFee , editor. It's 7 O'Clock Somewhere! Dave Keyes YOU TUBE
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Why Some People Are Looking Younger Than They Did Yesterday
01/25/2021
Why Some People Are Looking Younger Than They Did Yesterday
If you know me you know I am 'Delusionally' Young. Ageless, Timeless, and Weightless! That's How I Roll ! I joke I get younger and better looking everyday and can't wait for tomorrow! (Attitude is everything) But all kidding aside...I noticed some people really are looking younger today than they did yesterday. I follow the thread on Instagram of a business gal I adore and admire named Lisa Topham the Director of the Split Rock Aesthetic Institute in CT. Mostly I stare at her posts like the ones below in awe. If I ever get the guts to 'rejuvenate' she'll be my gal. Lisa Topham was CT's 1st ever aesthetic nurse injector! She's an RN with 32 years experience in the field of aesthetics, and is always first to train when something new and hot hits. PDOMAX Threads are new and hot and Lisa's doing them. I invited Lisa to join me to follow the thread of this trend and see what makes it so different.
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A Heartfelt Talk With Legend Joe Namath
01/21/2021
A Heartfelt Talk With Legend Joe Namath
All these years later NFL Legend Joe Namath is still the one! Voted The #1 'Character' in NFL History...Joe Namath Is Also A Gentleman, Good Man, Family Man, Philanthropist, Kind To The Public, and still in great shape. I invited Joe Namath to talk a little NFL Playoff stuff but I really wanted to talk with him about a lot of other 'stuff' which we did. We bonded. Told him he's ageless timeless and weightless like me. We laughed. Joe's big on 'We' vs "Me' as you'll listen and see. Was really a lot of fun to get a little personal with such a famous 'character'. To what does he attribute people still being smitten with him all these years? Who does he watch football games with? Does he yell during the games? What's his 'Grandpa' name? What about those white shoes back when? Can he cook? Does he do chores around his house? Enjoyed all the answers. By the way. I first met Joe Namath in bed. At the foot of my fathers bed on Sundays as a kid. I'd lean across watching football games with my Dad who always explained the game and taught me the rules. That is, when he wasn't on the phone with Uncle Joe (die hard Jets fan) who'd call in between every play to 'discuss'. Fun memories. Oh speaking of memories, wait till you hear about Joe Namath's Uncle Joe. Shhhh! He told me something he said he never told anyone. In case you're wondering...yes I am actually a football fan. Just an average female football fan who loves to watch the game. There are many of us. We have our favorite teams and favorite players. And Joe Namath happens to be one of my all time favorites. I hope you'll enjoy listening to our conversation which was supposed to be a ten minute interview but Joe was having such a good time we just kept going. I typically post only my feature interviews here but this one was special so I've posted the podcast of my entire show with commercials edited out. There's a phrase in football you may have heard...Go Long! So we did.
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Trending! LESSONFACE!
01/19/2021
Trending! LESSONFACE!
Lessonface is a platform that connects students with great teachers for live online lessons and classes in music, language, the arts you name it! It's so cool. (I can't wait to take harmonica lessons so I can jam with some random band when live music is legal again.) Lessonface Founder Claire Cunningham joins me to celebrate Lessonface's current wild momentum and also and recent partnerships. One with the 'MET' Orchestra Musicians for master classes. (Awesome) Another with the John C. Campbell Folk School (Double awesome). Lessonface connects students with highly qualified, excellent teachers for one-on-one and group classes over high quality video conference. All you need to use Lessonface is a computer or tablet with webcam and reliable Internet access. All teachers on Lessonface are screened and vetted. The learning community spans all ages and levels. Students can sign up individually and as families. They also provide lesson and class programs to community centers, including schools and libraries. I love that they offer Gift Certificates. Claire Cunningham's background is in starting and operating educational technology, publishing, and hospitality businesses. She has an MBA from MIT and a history degree from the College of Charleston. She's a lifelong student rather than teacher and recently she's been taking mandolin lessons from Alan Epstein on the site, who she absolutely recommends. "The spark that is created by a great teacher is a catalyst for self-discovery and development like no other." Check it out: Lessonface.com
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Losing It With Clutter? Home Org Pro Offers Virtual Visit
01/19/2021
Losing It With Clutter? Home Org Pro Offers Virtual Visit
Losing It With Clutter In Your Home or Home Office? Aging Parents Living Alone You Want To Prevent From Falling Over Stuff? Downsizing? Preparing Your Home for Sale? You Know I Always Got A Gal! Bobbie Burkhart is a PRO Home Organizer Who Can Help You Now 'Virtually' As Well As In Person ! People are struggling with clutter and concern more now than ever. Bobbie is an expert in helping people cut through the emotional attachments that keep them from throwing stuff away. She's also an expert in helping people 'downsize' and 'age in place safely'. Her happy clients are retired professionals, empty nesters, and people who have traveled all over the world. Transitions are easier and more fun with support she says. If you are approaching any kind of lifestyle transition call her. I love that she's posting 30 Tips In #30 Days on her Facebook Page and invited her to join my show' as a public service'! Her Tip #14: Donate the kitchen gadgets and small appliances you bought but have never used. They are cluttering up your kitchen and wasting valuable drawer, cabinet and counter space. YES they are Bobbie! Bobbie Burkhart has been a sought after Professional Organizer helping people in the Greater Philadelphia area declutter their homes since 2015. The Pandemic opened a new avenue for her to connect and help and she's now finding great success working with clients across the country virtually. Personal Purging Is Emotional But Once It's Done - Whew! Get Bobbie's FREE Organizing Tips when you visit her website: homeorganizingtips4u.com
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Late "Hidden Figures' Hero Leaves Message For Next Generation
01/08/2021
Late "Hidden Figures' Hero Leaves Message For Next Generation
No Star is Too Far! That's the message left for the next generation of young women across the globe by the late Katherine Johnson, the genius African American mathematician whose work at NASA was groundbreaking and on who's life the hit movie 'Hidden Figures' was based. Katherine passed away last February. Her daughter Joylette Hylick joins me today for a short conversation upon the release of Katherine's inspiring autobiographical picture book of her journey to success. It's called "ONE STEP FURTHER My Story of Math, the Moon, and a Lifelong Mission". Katherine wrote it with 2 of her daughters Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore. It's a book that every young girl should read. BTW, if you haven't already seen the movie 'Hidden Figures', it's streaming on Amazon. It is EXCELLENT. Amazing story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. I would have loved to have been their friend.
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Top Dating Guru Has Advice For Single People Home Alone
12/22/2020
Top Dating Guru Has Advice For Single People Home Alone
Many Single People Have Found Being Home Alone... Lonely. Dating Is Challenging Enough Without Throwing In A Pandemic! Finding a connection during COVID-19 is not simple but there is one gal who is making it simpler especially for all the single ladies 30, 40, 50 and up. My guest today is Andrea McGinty who has set up 33,000 dates, which have lead to 4,200 marriages! (Nice scorecard!) Before online dating, Andrea was the original founder of the mega successful matchmaking service 'It's Just Lunch' which I thought was brilliant. I mean come on how intimidating is meeting for 'lunch'? Andrea has decades of dating experience, and she herself is back on the dating scene both personally and professionally with 33 Thousand Dates, a coaching platform to help navigate the online dating scene. Andrea wants to help interested singles safely find a connection in the middle of all this cover commotion. She's got some creative suggestions for virtual first dates too, and she can help you create an eye-catching dating profile. Oh yeah and she's all about encouraging you to make the first move. She'll explain in this episode where we talk about dating after divorce and death too. Enjoy this feature interview with Andrea McGinty and check out her website 33000dates.com.
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The Back Stories Of Powerful Women Are Usually Great Ones
12/15/2020
The Back Stories Of Powerful Women Are Usually Great Ones
Powerful Women Have Earned Their Power In Unique Ways And Their Back Stories Are Usually Great Ones. Take Chanterria McGilbra for example standing here in front of a hot Ferrari in the Wall Street Journal this week. Her story started when she was 12 and wanted pair of black and white Converse shoes her Dad couldn't afford. He told her if she wanted the shoes, it was up to her to find a job, make the money and buy them herself. So she did. Since that day, McGilbra, biotech consultant, entrepreneur and founder of the girls empowerment organization Prancing Ponies Foundation started working - and now she empowers the 12-year-olds of today to go after what they want. Chanterria a wow. I've been following her. Just love her. How could you not love a gal who pioneered the "All Female Ferrari Rally" for goodness sakes. Covid is forcing her to pioneer news ways to continue to power youth through this transformation transition into the new normal. Coming are virtual career fairs and internships , and she's also working on the first socially distanced all women car show. Chanterria Joins Me For A Fabulous Feature Interview live from San Francisco on The Debbie Nigro Show.
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Funny Thing About Money Most People Don't Talk About It
12/15/2020
Funny Thing About Money Most People Don't Talk About It
The Funny Thing About Money Is Most People Don't Want To Talk About It Until They Have To Or Really Wish They Had. Often you trust that people who handle your financial matters know what's best for you and many do. Financial Advisors and Accountants may have good intentions but 'the devil is in the details' and not everybody is versed in those when it comes to retirement plans. If you're a small to mid size business owner you probably want to know about a passionate guy named Ronald Stair who most likely knows more than most and and more than you about protecting your own interests. Ronald Stair is like the Superman of Retirement Plans. His clients rave and his dedicated employees are happy so they're big on the lost art of 'human contact'. Ronald's company Creative Plan Designs is to go-to firm in their industry for complex compliance issues and error resolution. His LinkedIn profile headline says it the best; 'Reducing Pension Rules To Crayon'. CPD specializes in designing leading edge retirement plans, actuarial consulting and and administration. He'll review your plan for free to see if it's structured right for your needs. Why not let him? Those expecting inheritance should consider a review as multiple cases have come up where the money could not be distributed because of non compliance issues in the retirement plan paperwork nobody knew existed. Besides the numerous awards and recognition, Ron Stair and his CPD team are 'high touch' people to work with who know all the rules so you don't have to worry. Meet Ronald Stair today on The Debbie Nigro Show. His website to connect with him is : cpdtd.com http://debbienigro.com/#podcast
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Creative People Often Get Financially Screwed
12/15/2020
Creative People Often Get Financially Screwed
There are many creative souls out there who've done genius work during their lifetime but somehow never got the right people to surround them. Or make them famous. Or protect them to make money. One example is a soul funk group from the 70’s called '24 Carat Black'. Their story finally gets told all these years later by a curious journalist named Zach Schonfeld in his new book GHETTO: MISFORTUNES WEALTH. Schonfelds book is part of Bloomsbury's 33 1/3 series. It's the fascinating story of the mysterious 1970s funk group and how they became one of the most widely sampled bands throughout hip-hop. Sampling I’ve now learned is when a musician/producer takes a fragment of a pre-existing song, and then uses it to create a new song. For example, Vanilla Ice famously sampled Queen's song "Under Pressure" to create his own song "Ice Ice Baby." Sampling is very common in hip-hop, as the beats are often sampled from older recordings. Schonfelds book highlights the 1973 soul funk concept album by '24 Carat Black' which is about poverty and inner city struggle. Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth, flopped upon its release and sank into cultural obscurity. Strangely many iconic rappers who’ve made a lot of money have ‘sampled’ 24 Carat Blacks music over and over and over and over on albums by the likes of Nas, Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Eric B. & Rakim, Digable Planets, and others. The surviving members of 24-Carat Black have never gotten paid for the countless ‘samples’ (use) of their music throughout the past 30 years of rap. ( How unfortunate is that? Can they get paid retroactive?) Zach joins me for a feature interview on The Debbie Nigro Show today. Zach Schonfeld is a writer, journalist, and music critic based in New York. He contributes regularly to Pitchfork, Vulture, Paste Magazine, and other publications. Previously, he was a senior writer for Newsweek, where he covered culture and entertainment for the print magazine, and an associate editor for PopMatters. This is his first book.
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World Class Fine Artist Inks Deal For New Venue & Inks Med Tattoos
12/09/2020
World Class Fine Artist Inks Deal For New Venue & Inks Med Tattoos
World Class Fine Artist Comes Full Circle Puts Out Call For Artists With Large Format Paintings, People Who Want To Paint Or Learn To Paint In A High Ceiling Covid Friendly Building, and Breast Cancer Survivors Needing Medical Tatoos. Whew! That's a LOT but so is the extraordinary talent of 'Catniss' Locati. She's so much more than a fine artist with international credentials she's a fine woman whose survived much and now is looking to support other creative and artistic talent with her new Galleri Way & Art Club in Ridgefiled CT. With huge 12 foot ceilings, masks and 14 feet apart people can get out of the house and learn to draw and paint . Catniss has impressed many with her fine art talent across the globe in places like Monaco, the French Riviera, New York City, at the NY Art Expo, Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, NYC, California, Montana, Cayman Islands, Washington, Utah etc. Now she's back in her home turf Tri-State area from out West looking to share, teach, and expose great art and artists. Catniss' murals like below are found all over the nation, and her 'Michaelangelo-like" medical tattoos have given breast cancer survivors across the country back their female confidence. She's my Feature Interview Guest Today. Link to Galleri Way & Art Club in Ridgefiled CT. RidgefieldRave.com Her Final Mile Areonips Are Medical Tattoos For Breast Cancer Survivors And She'll Travel Anywhere In The US : FinalMile.Ink http://debbienigro.com/#podcast
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People Are 'All In' On Card & Board Games - Customize Your Own
12/03/2020
People Are 'All In' On Card & Board Games - Customize Your Own
Yoo Hoo Here's What's Trending! Card Games and Board Games! Maybe You Should Think About Creating Your Own Branded Custom Playing Cards, Or Board Game? Cool idea right? You know I got a guy for that. Grandview Research reports playing cards will become a 7.18 billion industry by 2025, and board games 13.83 billion owing to rising number of board game cafes across the world. Who Knew? Charlie Levin President of Shuffled Ink knows as does his son Matthew who both join The Debbie Nigro Show today. Family owned & operated since 1999, Shuffled Ink has produced millions of decks of custom playing cards, card & board games and tarot & flash cards for individuals and companies around the world . Their state of the art production facilities are in Orlando, Florida so if you have an idea they can turn it around quick. They are continuously honored to work with a variety of diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies, globally recognized branding firms, top-rated universities, state and local governments, leading card and board game designers, amazing small businesses and countless individuals. No matter how large or small the scale of your project may be, Shuffled Ink says - they're ready to go all in with you! Here are some samples in their product gallery. ShuffledInk.com
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Jill Fiore Gives New Meaning To The Phrase 'Working from Home'
12/01/2020
Jill Fiore Gives New Meaning To The Phrase 'Working from Home'
Speaking of Underdogs! Jill Fiore Gives New Meaning To The Phrase 'Working from Home'! Jill's a guitarist who lives on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She's caused a good stir playing music and entertaining people outside on her fire escape! Jill contracted COVID-19 in late March. She was scared she wouldn't have the wind to sing again. “On Day 11 of my quarantine, I finally had the energy to crawl onto my fire escape — and had a feeling of relief,” said the 47-year-old. “I decided then to make my music my top priority.” I read about Jill in the and LOVED her spirit and out of the box thinking and invited her to join me on the show. Jill was used to playing cool NYC venues that are now closed, so she decided last Saturday, to perform a concert for an audience of 100 people who gathered below her fire escape where she lives on the second floor of a building between Grand and Hester streets in NYC. She sang along to her cover of “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac and said “It was a moment of connection amongst New Yorkers." Jill also encouraged fans to spend some bucks local and go get some to-go drinks at nearby bars and liquor stores. She also requested they “please wear a mask or face covering.” Follow Jill for her upcoming fire escape performances on Instagram @soundandfiore
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“For Every Underdog Out There Don’t Give Up! You Can Do It!
12/01/2020
“For Every Underdog Out There Don’t Give Up! You Can Do It!
“For Every Underdog Out There Today Don’t Give Up! You Can Do It! Thanks ! We Needed That! Timely inspiration from the infamous NY Jets Quarterback who showed up on FOX & friends with for some football talk, some fun and to share some wisdom. "Lady Luck plays a major role in sports and in life with injury and illness" said Namath. So true Joe. I'm a huge 'Underdog Lover' and a lover of all people with 'heart', so I'm sharing the fun story and video clip link in case you missed it about FOX & friends Stage Manager Joel Fulton who just got a Tatoo of Joe Namath on his arm. FOX Host Brian Kilmeade, 'surprised' cohort Fulton 'a die hard NY Jets Fan' (0-10 ugh), by skyping in Namath live on the show to see his tattoo. Funny and heartwarming - It's worth the watch. Fulton gushed that Namath is his #1 one favorite athlete of all time. He's not alone in that sentiment says Joe Blaney, President of The Joe Namath Foundation and CEO of BroadwayJoe Media who joins me on the show. Blaney describes Namath as 'Confident' 'Humble' and 'Philanthropic' and ...still a kid at heart! Talking Joe Namath, Underdogs and how more than ever right now "Life Is A Team Game".
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Did You Know Astronauts Train Underwater?
12/01/2020
Did You Know Astronauts Train Underwater?
Did You Know Astronauts Train Underwater? Engineer Glenn Butler, CEO Life Support Technologies knows because he's been involved. Glenn was the principal consultant for NASA-Johnson Space Center to engineer zero-gravity simulation breathing systems and develop new oxygen safety standards for the astronaut training program - designed to support the then Hubble Space Telescope emergency repair mission. They were the first to figure out they needed to use NITROX instead of AIR to be able to extend the space walks long enough to fix what had to be fixed. Glenn Butler is my guest today in honor of the Space X launch. Be cool to understand better how the 4 astronauts on board (3 men one woman) trained to spend 6 months - working, doing science research and sleeping in space - weightless. I offered to teach them how to 'act' weightless, ageless and timeless but they called Glenn instead. Glenn Butler has more than 35 years experience in military and commercial diving, and clinical hyperbaric operations. He has developed and/or operated twenty (20) plus major hospital-based Hyperbaric Medicine programs internationally. He's involved with NASA and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clients ongoing. A founding member of the National Board Certification for Hyperbaric Technologists, he's also is a member of the UHMS Hyperbaric Safety Committee. He served for many years as a member of the NFPA-99 Hyperbaric Technical Committee. He has authored several HBO2-related U.S. patents and published more than 36 scientific documents. Glenn's new book will be released shortly. It's for anyone interested in science and diving. It's about mentorship and passing on what he's learned to the next generation. Very cool. life-support-usa.com The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) is operated by NASA. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The 6.2 million gallon tank includes mock ups of International Space Station modules and other training materials.
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OH WOW Americans Bought 4.25 Billion Bottles Of Wine Last Year
12/01/2020
OH WOW Americans Bought 4.25 Billion Bottles Of Wine Last Year
HOW MUCH WINE? Americans bought 4.25 billion bottles of wine last year (I helped the cause), followed by the French 3.6 billion bottles, and the Italians 3 billion bottles. So how much do we know about all that wine we're drinking? Not as much as my guest Jamie Ritchie, head of Sotheby’s global wine business. Jamie's out and about telling everybody to get a copy of 'The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia' Featuring Thousands of Recommendations, Expert Sommelier Tips and Unique Food Pairings. By the time you finish reading it the pandemic should be over. LOL It's Huge! For more than 25 years, The Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia has been a beloved resource for wine aficionados from across the world. This stunning new edition is an oenophile’s dream — and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine. This 6th edition, has the latest trends and information on flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how and special information on unique varietals. National Geographic Partners is sponsoring this fascinating wine lovers media fun so Jamie Ritchie can tip us off on what bottles are a good value right now. PS: Jamie Ritchie is one of the world’s leading wine auctioneers and was one of the auctioneers at each of Sotheby’s 16 consecutive “white glove” wine auctions in Hong Kong from 2009 to 2011, selling 10,202 consecutive lots (without an unsold lot). The Sotheby’s Wine business has sales in excess of $100 million per year. More recently, Ritchie was responsible for launching Sotheby’s Wine, a retail store and online wine business, becoming the only major global auctioneer offering fine wines at retail. Sotheby’s Wine has its flagship headquarters in New York and a second location in its gallery in Hong Kong.
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THIS App Is A Differentiator For NY Real Estate Players
11/17/2020
THIS App Is A Differentiator For NY Real Estate Players
Knowledge Is Power And THIS App Is A Differentiator For NY Real Estate Attorneys as well as homebuyers, home sellers, mortgage brokers and real estate agents. It's called 'The Hallmark Abstract Service App' and right now only a handful of attorneys in New York have access to this kind of technology that provides this kind of 'on demand' information functionality. Instant Estimates, Instant Title Quotes , Seller Net Sheets , Buyer Estimates and more. I found out about this app while speaking to lovely CEO , who spearheads a Veterans charity I admire called 'The . I encouraged Michael to join the show today to share what this unique app does and who might benefit from knowing about it. The Free Real Estate App Produces: An 'On Demand Title Bill'. A title bill can be created for any property, at any purchase price and with any mortgage amount, across New York State. In addition to creating Title Bills, the App also creates the following… Loan Estimate, Closing Disclosure, Seller Net Sheet, Seller’s Multiple Offers, Buyer Estimate, Monthly Affordability, Rent vs. Buy Analysis Click here to check out The Hallmark Abstract Service App. One benefit for a homebuyer or mortgage applicant using this app, is that the non-title insurance premium fees being quoted are Hallmark Abstract’s which are among the lowest in the industry potentially saving up to $1,000 for the buyer. Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman joined for a Feature Interview. [email protected]
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We Can Prevent The Next Pandemic "Spillover" Of A Zoonotic Disease
11/13/2020
We Can Prevent The Next Pandemic "Spillover" Of A Zoonotic Disease
To prevent major viral outbreaks such as the COVID-19 outbreak, and the associated impacts on human health, well-being, economies, and security on a global scale, the (WCS) recommends stopping all commercial trade in wildlife for human consumption (particularly of birds and mammals) and closing all such markets. Meanwhile, ensuring consideration of the needs of Indigenous Peoples and local communities that are dependent on wildlife consumption for their food security. John Calvelli, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs for the WCS wants us all to step up and help NOW. John joins me for a feature interview to explain...it's in OUR power. “Banning the trade in live wildlife for human consumption is the first step to bring our planet back on the road to good health. The proposed legislation is the prescription to do just that.” "By its very nature, a pandemic is not a one-country problem. Nor is it a one-party problem. The COVID-19 crisis can be a wake-up call for us all to bring balance back to our fractured relationship with nature, or it can be just the latest in a continuing series of global health crises. The choice is ours." The commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption is leaving us exposed to the threat of deadly, zoonotic pandemics through viral spillover from wildlife to humans along the trade chain. WHAT YOU CAN DO CLICK THIS LINK AND TELL CONGRESS: SUPPORT THE PREVENTING FUTURE PANDEMICS ACT AND END THE COMMERCIAL TRADE IN LIVE WILDLIFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CLICK THIS LINK AND TELL CONGRESS: END THE COMMERCIAL TRADE IN WILDLIFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND CLOSE ASSOCIATED LIVE WILDLIFE MARKETS INTERNATIONALLY TO PREVENT THE NEXT PANDEMIC. The Wildlife Conservation Society is a non-governmental organization headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. They work to save wildlife and wild places in nearly 60 countries and across the ocean. Across the planet, they collaborate with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to achieve a shared vision for a more secure and resilient future wcs.org #WorldConservationSociety #SavingWildlifeIn60Countries #JohnCalvelli #PreventFutureZoonoticPandemics #CloseTheWildlifeMarkets #VirusBreedInWildAnimalsAndSpreadToHumans #BronxZoo
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Whatever Happens - Leave The Cannoli!
11/13/2020
Whatever Happens - Leave The Cannoli!
If you ask me this is a very good time in the world to lose yourself in a cannoli, a pie, some cookies, or better yet, a dozen of each. (Thank God for Lycra) Two cool girls who graduated from The Culinary Institute, and spent their careers in the kitchens and dining rooms in and around New York City are my guests today. They both worked for notable names like NoHo Hospitality Group and Jean-Georges before they lost their jobs because of Covid. Depressing for sure, but Danielle Burzesi & Marielle Martin got their guts up to risk a new joint venture/ adventure. The gals are friends, chefs and now co-owners of Cannoli’s Kitchen where their combined 16 years of pastry and hospitality experience can be delivered to your door. I invited them to join me for a feature interview today to showcase yet another example of how people are finding new ways in the new normal to use their skills to earn. I love the girls who 'risk it' so I also want to lend some inspiration. Go Get Em Girls! (but don't forget to leave the cannoli) Danielle Burzesi Instagram:@cannoliskitchen Facebook: Cannoli’s Kitchen Website: Email for orders: [email protected]
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Your Favorite Broadway Stars Will Now Perform At Your House
11/12/2020
Your Favorite Broadway Stars Will Now Perform At Your House
It's a total bummer that the usually sizzling 'Great White Way' will remain closed until June 2021. But Broadway lovers should love it that the upcoming "Toast To Broadway! a celebration of Broadway and it's performers, can be watched virtually from the comfort of your own home. Tony Award Winner , one of Broadways biggest personalities, joins me for a feature interview to share the excitement surrounding a "Toast To Broadway! It's happening Thanksgiving weekend and the special streamed concert will feature appearances from some of your favorite Broadway stars! "A Toast To Broadway is being presented by and 10% of the net proceeds will be donated to The Actors Fund. More Info and Tickets Here:
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How To Get More Traffic To Your Website Using Social Media
11/12/2020
How To Get More Traffic To Your Website Using Social Media
Gal pal Stacy Geisinger (who seemingly freakin knows everything LOL) was an early adopter of email marketing and social media. I've watched her build her audience of trust over the past few years and thought her recent post on the subject below might help some of you. Stacy joined me on air to talk this through so maybe you'd like to listen to this episode except.
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Ex Female Poker Pro Teaching 'How To Decide' In Game of Life
11/10/2020
Ex Female Poker Pro Teaching 'How To Decide' In Game of Life
Once upon a time Annie Duke was under financial stress and decided she'd try her hand at playing poker to make some much needed money and went on to win millions as one of the worlds' most famous poker players! Annie learned a lot from the game of poker about making 'decisions' and has since become a thought leader in 'decision' science. We've all got our list of good decisions and bad decisions we've made. We'd all prefer more 'good' ones going forward. (Understatement) Annie Duke is now on a mission to help us all make better decisions in the game of life! Her new book " How To Decide' is hot off the press and I invited her to join the to help us all - as we continue to 'Duke' It Out with Life! LOL
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