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As a business owner, you make a lot of mistakes and it can make you feel like a failure. But, what if I told you selling mistakes can help you navigate your way to success? Learn why a business leader would want to buy a mistake in this episode of Hilary Topper on Air.

Tune in as Hilary speaks with Dan Schaefer Ph.D., CEO of Peak Performance Strategies who provides psychologically designed strategies to quickly separate individuals and companies from their competition.

Dan will discuss, how everyone right now is trying to sell solutions, when in fact there is an invisible solution that works on everyone’s behalf called, “short term discomfort versus long term regret”. Meaning, you don’t want to be looking back years from now wishing you had taken action sooner. Learn about the six-second, not 30-second, elevator pitch. Discover how selling mistakes is a lot less expensive than making one yourself. Dan will also provide insight into how professional mindset can be applied to sports performance strategies.

About Dan Schafer

Dr. Dan Schaefer, Ph.D., is a noted performance consultant, author, speaker, and executive strategist. He provides psychologically designed strategies to quickly separate individuals and companies from their competition. He is also a guest faculty member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, and the graduate schools of New York University, Adelphi University, Hofstra University, and Rutgers.

About the Peak Performance Strategies

Peak Performance Strategies, LLC, is an organization dedicated to assisting individuals and companies in achieving the competitive edge quickly through enhancing both personal and business performance. Clients include professional athletes, performers, and executives throughout the United States, Asia, South America, and Europe. They describe PPS as “Street Smart Strategies for a Competitive Edge.” For more information visit: www.danschaeferphd.com for a free consultation, or contact Dan directly at dan@danschaeferphd.com.

What makes a good business leader? What leadership skills do you need in order to successfully manage teams and/or a business in order to thrive?

In this week's episode Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Thomas Steding, author of the newly released book, Real Teams Win: What Smart Leaders Need To Know Now About Achieving Performance.

Tom will give us an overview of his book, who the intended audience is, why people should read it, and key takeaways. He’ll also discuss what he calls the New Leadership Model and a top-to-bottom blueprint. Finally, he’ll speak on the characteristics and thought processes that all good business leaders have.

About Thomas Steding

Tom Steding has been CEO of more than 12 high-tech companies and active chairman of several others. The highly respected Silicon Valley turnaround expert has seen firsthand that the leadership skills that can take an organization from poor to peak performance and outdistancing its competition were not taught in business schools or management seminars or even as a part of the leadership conversation. Real Teams Win, his new book, is the culmination of his four decades of high-impact methods that offer real change from within the organization with real results – that work really fast.

About Real Teams Win

Real Teams Win provides a full cycle, top-to-bottom Blueprint for achieving breakthrough results as the New Leadership Model. Based on his Silicon Valley experience including as CEO of over a dozen startup companies, the author offers a comprehensive framework and toolkit to bring creativity, insight, and meaning to the workplace. Using proven principles, practices, structure, and processes, Real Teams Win provides new pathways to inventive ideas, newly designed products, and unique visions.  It blends theories drawn from strategy, economics, neuroscience, organizational development, literature, psychology, and mythology to define an environment that is collaborative, creative, agile, supple, non-oppositional, and courageous. Real Teams Win describes how to create the connected team driving creative collaboration for both high performance and enhanced quality of experience and is available for purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Teams-Win-Achieving-Performance/dp/1630061573.

Competing in a triathlon is one of the most exciting feelings you'll ever get. But, as exhilarating as it is, there are risks involved. Triathlons can be extremely dangerous and it's important to plan ahead and be prepared in case of an emergency. Are you prepared for a triathlon emergency?

In this week's episode Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Deanne Eble, partner at the Russo Law Group, P.C.

Deanna will discuss how triathletes can prepare for the unexpected and dangerous risks of the sport. She will offer estate planning advice including tips for what documents you should bring with you and best practices regarding health care proxies, power of attorney, living wills, a last will and testament, and more.

About Deanne Eble

Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

While attending school, Deanna worked in a nursing home for almost ten years. The experience of working with the families and seeing the challenges presented in trying to care for a loved one inspired her to focus on Elder Law and related practice areas. “Caring for a loved one during an illness can be such a stressful time for everyone involved, and each individual handles that stress in a different way,” says Deanna. “The fact that I can be there for families during times like these, and provide sound legal counsel about how to pay for and provide the necessary care, is what motivates me every day. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies on spending time with their loved ones.”

As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly.

Deanna and her husband, Brandon, have been married since April 2001. They have two wonderful boys. Deanna was born on Long Island and now lives in Kings Park. Deanna enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

About the Russo Law Group

Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Vincent and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

Have you ever heard of ice swimming? Does the thought of swimming or competitively swimming in water temperatures in the 50s, 40s, and even the 30s sound like fun?

In this week's episode Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Ed Gabriels, a USAT Level 1 coach for 13 years and an avid ice swimmer.

Ed will discuss what ice swimming is, how he got his start in the extreme worldwide sport, races he's participated in, the gear you'll need to combat the cold, and safety tips and precautions to consider when ice swimming.

He’ll also chat with us about his small business, Crumble+Melt delivered, which offers homemade cookies and chocolates baked to order weekly and made with high-quality ingredients.

About Ed Gabriels

Ed Gabriels is a USAT Level 1 coach for 13 years and has competed in over 30 multi-sport events including four full IRONMANs, two National Open Water Championships in the 5k and 2 miler, an Ultra Marathon, USA SwimRun, three USA Winter National Championships, four Winter Swim Festivals in Lake Memphremagog in Newport Vermont in February. He is also the founder and baker of Crumble+Melt established in 2017. He has been a food and beverage stylist for the past 20 years.

About Crumble+Melt delivered

Crumble+Melt delivered offers homemade cookies and chocolates baked to order weekly and made with high-quality ingredients. We’ve been perfecting our recipes for 20 years as our special holiday gift to friends and family. Today our cookies are now available to order so anyone can give or enjoy them any time of the year. What sets us apart is our distinct combinations of flavors: cookies have grown-up.

For more information about Ed, ice swimming, and his company, Crumble+Melt delivered, visit www.crumblemeltdelivered.com or email Ed at e.gabriels24@gmail.com or ed@crumblemeltdelivered.com. 

Ice Swimming Disclaimer

Own every decision you make: risks of entering very cold water include heart attack, asthma attack, panic attacks, cold incapacitation, cold shock, drowning, hypothermia, and death. With the freedom to swim outdoors comes the responsibility to do it safely. HJMT MEDIA COMPANY, LLC and its’ guest are responsible for swimmers’ decisions or the accuracy of any information given. Understand more on the risks including high blood pressure and cold incapacitation.

With the many challenges, we’re facing today, experiencing burnout and negativity is inevitable. However, if we are intentional about facing each day with a positive mindset, perhaps we can attract opportunities that will ultimately lead to success.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews AJ Sarcione, Founder of Get Your Shine.

AJ will discuss what he calls the Shine Mindset. Learn how living in the moment and creating a positive mindset can lead you on the path to business success. He will break down how to get your shine back in his three-step process. He’ll also speak about lifting others up using a personality quiz he created called The Shine Scale, which helps you create further business success. Finally, learn about his virtual event and celebration this March called the Get Your Shine Awards honoring those people who did extraordinary things during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About AJ Scarcione

AJ Sarcione is an international motivational speaker, intentional communications coach, and corporate culture consultant, author, and the creator of the personality quiz The Shine Scale™. His goal is to help people accelerate success and smile more as a result. As the founder of Get Your Shine, he believes it takes simply one spark to ignite your path to success.’ He has lived out two major dreams and found accelerated success in his career and life from engaging the characteristics of shine. While being intentional about what he wanted, he welcomed it showing up in life in the way it was meant to — something he calls Unintentional Perfection. He works with people and companies to advance careers, advance teams, and advance lives. AJ built his career in branding and communications, working closely with C-suite execs from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups. Prior to his work with Get Your Shine, he is credited with establishing and leading internal marketing at Yahoo, and following the company’s acquisition from Verizon, he was the head of mojo.

About Get Your Shine

Get Your Shine provides services and tools to help people and companies accelerate success. The company owns a proprietary tool, The Shine Scale™, which uses a data-driven approach to unlock and unblock potential. Led by AJ Sarcione, we offer speaking, workshops, coaching, and products. AJ Sarcione was previously the head of internal marketing for Yahoo and head of mojo and employee experience for Verizon. For more information about AJ and his company, Get Your Shine and the Get Your Shine Awards, visit https://getyourshine.com/, contact him via Instagram at @AJSarcione, or go to https://connect.getyourshine.com/ and book your FREE 15-minute consultation with AJ himself.

More than 23 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Daily death rates are at an all-time high. But, there is hope. As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout gets underway, here’s what you need to know to help you decide if you should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Imei Hsu, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.

Imei will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout across the United State. She will touch upon why someone should get vaccinated and how it will make a difference down the road. Learn more about what to expect when getting the vaccine and what COVID-19 long haulers should do. She will also touch upon how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while you wait your turn for the vaccine.

About Imei Hsu

Imei Hsu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. She maintains a private practice by delivering online counseling,  with a subspecialty in helping those with Autoimmune Disease and chronic illness. While volunteering for King County Public Health through Medical Reserve Corps in the COVID-19 response in Washington State, Imei has worked in the Isolation and Quarantine centers, COVID-19 testing, Debriefing Groups, and the current COVID-19 vaccination. She is an ultrarunner and Ironman, an avid hiker, and lives with her husband and cat in Redmond, Washington.

What are estate taxes? Who pays them and how much?

About the Interview

On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air listen as Hilary speaks with Vincent J. Russo, Managing Partner of the Russo Law Group P.C. They will discuss estate taxes in New York State. Learn what estate taxes are, who pays for them, how much, and more. Vincent will also shed light on the estate tax cliff and how New Yorkers are moving out of New York to avoid taxes. In addition, discover ways to save on estate taxes and the best way to navigate them.

About Vincent J. Russo, Esq.

Vincent Russo is the managing shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C. He has championed the rights of seniors and people with special needs since 1985. Vincent is a Founding Member, Fellow and Fifth President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a Co-Founder of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and ElderCounsel, LLC. Vincent is the president of the United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County Guardianship Corporation. He is also a Co-Founder of the Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation (and the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts) established in memory of his daughter which helps children with special needs.

Vincent Russo is admitted to the New York, Massachusetts, and Florida state bars and is the co-author of New York Elder Law and Special Needs Practice (Thomson Reuters).

He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Susan. Together they have four children, Dante, Elizabeth, Theresa (1986 -1991), and Robert. In his spare time, Vincent Russo enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is also an avid Beatles fan and collects John Lennon lithographs.

Contact Vincent Russo, Esq. at 516-683-1717 or via email at vincent@vjrussolaw.com

About the Russo Law Group

Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Vincent and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

Are you tired of paying someone 50% of your savings to file a tax grievance?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Gold, a partner at Gold Benes, LLP.

Jeff will discuss the Nassau County tax reassessment, how to file a tax grievance, how to pay for one, what you can expect, and tips for a smooth process.

In addition, to watch a recent seminar Jeff gave about how to file a tax grievance in Nassau County, click here: https://www.facebook.com/LegislatorArnoldWDrucker/videos/319317446183868.

About Jeff Gold

Jeff Gold, a partner at Gold Benes, LLP is a former member of the Nassau Board of Assessors and a former Commissioner of the Assessment Review Commission. For the last 18 years, he has taught homeowners how to grieve their Nassau County Tax Assessment. His 30,000 member Facebook group is among the County’s largest groups to help local community members file a tax grievance.

About Gold Benes, LLP

Gold, Benes, LLP has nearly 100 years of combined experience in the legal profession. Jeffrey B. Gold co-founded Israelson & Gold in 1997. In 2004, Mr. Gold formed Gold, Stewart, Kravatz & Stone. In 2005, Christopher J. Benes joined the firm and became a full partner in 2006.

The firm’s expertise in insurance coverage and defense, personal injury defense, and in commercial litigation is well documented by the firm's trial and appellate level successes. Conveniently located in Bellmore, NY, the firm litigates throughout the New York Metropolitan area and offers opinions on New York law as well as the laws of other states.

The firm presently consists of five attorneys, each one with finely tuned litigation skills that comes from years of dedication and experience.

To contact Jeff or learn more about Gold Benes, LLP, visit https://goldbenes.com/, call him at 516-512-6333, email at TaxGrievance@goldbenes.com or join the Facebook group.

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is starting in states around the country. Some are doing an okay job while others are not. This rollout reminds us of the Polio vaccination. Hilary’s mother had Polio in the 1940s and was one of those children in an iron lung. She remembers when she was growing up in the 1960s how adamant her mother was that she get the Polio vaccine.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. of the Pegalis Law Group, LLC.

Robert will discuss the similarities and differences between the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the Polio vaccine rollout. He'll touch upon the inoculation phases of the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible now, the two-dose timing and effectiveness, how the rollout is going so far, opting out of the vaccine, strains of COVID-19, and what's next. He will also offer listeners advice on how to medically protect yourself and your loved ones by learning from our missteps over the last year.

About Robert Fallarino

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than twenty-five years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation.

Robert has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life-altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting for his clients, whether that means obtaining a jury verdict, a court conference settlement, or by use of a mediator. He is noted for obtaining the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012.

Robert has been named to the 2020, 2019 and 2018 Best Lawyers in America® which each year includes only 5% of attorneys across the country. He has also been named New York Metro Super Lawyers© List every year since 2012, for peer recognition and professional achievement. Robert is admitted to practice law in New York, North Carolina and the District of Columbia, as well as in the Federal Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

About Pegalis Law Group, LLC

Pegalis Law Group represents people suffering from preventable medical errors and personal injury. We strive for accountability by advocating for clients, which ensures safer medical practices and better patient care. To discuss your medical/legal situation, call Pegalis Law Group at 516-684-2900 or 1-866-MED-MAL7. There is never a fee for legal consultations. To contact Robert or learn more about Pegalis Law Group, visit https://pegalislawgroup.com or email him at rfallarino@pegalislawgroup.com.

Have you always wanted to run a 5k or 10k? Maybe you’re a newbie or beginner runner or maybe you’re a veteran looking to improve and PR.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Galloway, America's Coach for running and walking and inventor of the Run Walk Run method.

Jeff will discuss the run walk run method and his newly released book, Galloway’s 5k/10k Running –Training for Runners & Walkers. Learn how runners and walkers don't have to become injured. Evaluate nutrition information, how to improve fitness, and reduce the aches and pains of running.

About Jeff Galloway

Over a million runners and walkers have been coached by Jeff Galloway through his Galloway Training Programs in 50 cities, run injury free schools, fitness retreats (FL and CA) E-coaching, books, and clinics.  But before he became a US Olympian and “America’s Coach”  he was an overweight and lazy 13-year-old who struggled during the first 10 years and understands the problems of non-elite exercisers.  His hard work, research, and direct feedback from over 500,000 clients have resulted in the innovative and highly successful Galloway Method.  This run walk run program has reduced aches/pains and injury risk to almost zero, helped beginners get off the couch and finish 5Ks, marathons, and beyond.  Surprisingly, the method has allowed veterans to improve times in distance events and come back to running when they thought they could not.   Jeff’s mission is to help all levels of exercisers experience the life-changing benefits of running without pain or exhaustion.

About Jeff Galloway Training – Run Walk Run

Jeff Galloway provides walking and running programs for beginners, veterans, and even Boston Marathon runners for 46 years through 30+ books, online clinics, training programs retreats, 60-day challenges. For more information about Jeff and his new book, Galloway’s 5k/10k Running –Training for Runners & Walkers visit www.JeffGalloway.com.

Being a great salesperson is hard work. But one that thing that can set you apart from your competition is truly getting to know your potential clients/customers AND letting them get to know you.

About the Interview

In this week's episode of Hilary Topper on Air, listen as Hilary interview Tim Healy, lightning round style!

Tim is the host of the business talk show/podcast, “The Profit Express” on WRHU FM, NY and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST. He is also the owner of Healy Success Solutions.

About Tim Healy

Tim Healy is the President and Owner of Healy Success Solutions. Tim’s mission is to help sales organizations “Turn their Prospects into Profits.”

For over 17 years, Tim has helped individual sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate sales teams create selling success through his customized Prospect to Profit Sales Training & Coaching Programs.

Tim works with clients in advertising, finance, insurance, industrial manufacturing, social media, marketing, information technology, payroll, real estate, law, and accounting.

The Profit Express

Tim is also the host of the business talk show, “The Profit Express” on 88.7 FM WRHU and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. The Profit Express tackles all topics from Sales and Marketing to Entrepreneurship and beyond! Each week he interviews some of the businesses’ most exciting and successful authors, entrepreneurs and celebrities. The Profit Express has recently celebrated 450 shows!

Tim Healy’s Profit Express is geared for 25-54-year-old business owners and executives who want to be entertained and to make money. Tim’s ability to engage guests, by peeling back the onion, results in great stories and usable advice.

His guests include business leaders and celebrities from AOL Founder Steve Case, to Barbara Corcoran, Mike Rowe, to a best-selling former Gambino Mobster and George Foreman. You can listen to George as he shares why he was ready to sell his famous grill right after losing a 12 Round Fight!

You’ll never want to miss an interview! Guests of Tim Healy’s Profit Express share amazing stories that reveal their top secrets so his audience can gain real profits. These are interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. To contact Tim or learn more about The Profit Express or Healy Success Solutions, visit https://healysolutions.com/the-profit-express/.

Everyone from a high school competitor to a professional athlete, to a weekend warrior, to the osteoarthritic, and the accident-prone eventually asks that all-important question: R.I.C.E. or heat when injured? Or maybe it’s both? Finally, anecdotal treatment is giving way to scientific evidence. And you might be surprised by the findings!

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Donna Cantrell PT, DPT. Tune in as Donna talks to us about sports injury treatment options, R.I.C.E., what works, and the science behind why.

About Donna Cantrell

Dr. Cantrell is an NYU graduate and has a physical therapy career that spans four decades. Though versed in geriatrics, back school, and pulmonary rehabilitation, sports medicine has been at the core of her practice for the past 30 years. Whether treating professional athletes (such as the New York Islanders), high school competitors, or weekend warriors, a healthy return-to-activity has been at the core of the treatment she provides. Recently, she has folded her passion for sports and the special needs community by touring the globe providing health screenings for the Special Olympics World Games. A late-in-life runner, she has now become her best client. Blogging at Post 50 Rx is an opportunity to share the current evidence-based guidelines for health and fitness.

On today's episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary talks with Donna Drake of the Donna Drake Show: Live it Up! Donna is an inspiring person who moved to New York from St. Louis. She talks about her journey and thoughts about Long Island. She also talks about her new set and direction of The Donna Drake Show which is seen throughout the country on the CBS affiliate. It also appears on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The full episode appears on SBTV.com.

In addition to her move and the TV show, Donna talks about her philosophy, "It's raining greatness every day so I don't save for a rainy day."

Donna talks about what types of guests she has on her show.

Hear what Donna did when COVID-19 struck us in March and find out some other things about Donna that you may not know.

About Donna:

Donna Drake is an international award-winning creative artist, writer, producer, actor, and influencer. She is the creator and host of The Donna Drake Show: Live It Up!, a weekly 30-minute TV, and digital talk series. The Donna Drake Show, produced by Drake Media Network, Inc. is a two-time Telly Award winner, and her focus on hope motivation and resilience through empowering conversations.

In 2020, The Donna Drake Show celebrated 12 years on-air interviewing celebrity entertainers, sports legends, top journalists, business moguls, authors, health and wellness professionals, beauty and fashion icons, chefs, non-profit groups, and everyday heroes sharing their stories of triumph and perseverance.

How to get in touch with Donna:

You can reach Donna at LiveitUpTVShow@gmail.com or you can find her on Facebook and YouTube.

Aliens invade! Ghosts haunt! Ancient legends come to life!

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Innovate Long Island Editor, Gregory Zeller, returns to discuss “Quantum Acres,” his globe-trotting trilogy of supernatural thriller novels – and to help other writers personalize their creative process, overcome the challenges of self-publishing, and experience the pure joy of writing about what you love. Hear him discuss writing tips for part-time aspiring authors!

About the Interview

Gregory discusses writing tips for part-time aspiring authors, his own creative process and inspiration, and shares the best advice he’s ever received as a writer. Learn more about his trilogy, “Quantum Acres,” how he came up with the idea, and what it took to get self-published.

About Gregory Zeller

By day, 30-year journalist Gregory Zeller is the vice president and editor of Innovate Long Island, a news website covering the innovation economy on Long Island and beyond. By night, he’s the author of the “Quantum Acres” saga – a supernatural smorgasbord diving deep into UFO lore, ghost stories, Native American legends, parallel universes, and more, honoring genre-definers from “The Twilight Zone” to “The X-Files.” For more information about Gregory or to order his books, visit: here.

How long does it take to form a new successful habit? Some people say 21 days, others say 66 days – still, others think it’s even longer than that. But during this time of uncertainty, is now the right time to develop new habits for success – both personal and professional?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances.

Tune in as Jim talks us through how to create habits that will help us to succeed in life and at work. From health habits and business habits, Jim will explain how cultivating successful habits is paramount for growth as a professional, entrepreneur, and overall person. Learn about Jim’s impressive business background and hear how self-discipline also plays a role in life and business.

About Jim Estill

Jim Estill started his first company from the trunk of his car and built it to $2 Billion in sales.  He has invested in, coached, mentored, and been on the board of over 150 technology businesses including being a founding board member of Blackberry.  He is now CEO and owner of Danby Appliances.

About Danby Appliances

Danby Appliances makes and sells about 2,000,000 appliances per year – fridges, freezers, wine coolers, microwaves, etc. To contact Jim or learn more about the power of cultivating successful habits, visit www.danby.com.

Did you know that according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons on Americans’ attitudes towards plastic surgery in the wake of COVID-19, during the pandemic, 49% of respondents who haven’t had any plastic surgery say they are open to having cosmetic or reconstructive procedures in the future? If that’s the case, does that mean that most people feel cosmetic procedures are socially acceptable during COVID-19?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Dr. David Shokrian, MD. Dr. Shokrian is Head Surgeon and CEO of Millennial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Shokrian will discuss how Millennial Plastic Surgery safely re-opened to seeing patients and what he learned from the re-opening that other businesses can apply to their efforts. He also talks about whether cosmetic procedures are seen as being socially acceptable or not during the pandemic, as well as, trends and the future of how businesses will be run going forward.

About Dr. David Shokrian, MD

Dr. David Shokrian finds the positive in any situation, looking beyond the problem to see the solution and the opportunities and rewards it offers. This combination of positivity, creativity and resiliency helps to set the doctor apart from his peers.

It is Dr. Shokrian’s compassion which makes him a truly great surgeon. He believes that discovering an individual’s inner beauty depends on an open, personal relationship and a thorough understanding of their unique aesthetic goals. His natural patience lends itself well to this patient-focused and consultative approach, which helps facilitate the easy rapport and good communication during consultations that lead to each patient’s best outcome.

Despite his numerous accomplishments, Dr. Shokrian cares most about the people he has helped treat over the years. These patients include high-risk youths he has helped while giving back to the local community as well as individuals he’s helped abroad on pro bono surgical missions.

About Millennial Plastic Surgery

Camaraderie, comfort and style come together at Millennial — but all this is on top of the expert, professional and level-setting care you will receive from Millennial’s doctor and staff. Dr. Shokrian brings an unsurpassed level of passion to his work and prides himself on the results he achieves for his patients. The real reward, however, comes from knowing that he has helped his patients realize a look which can help bring joy to all aspects of their lives and improve their wellbeing. For more information about Dr. Shokrian and Millennial Plastic Surgery visit https://millennialplasticsurgery.com/.

Do you love to read? What about romance novels? This billion-dollar and growing industry not only empowers women but offers hope when it’s needed the most!

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeannie Moon, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic women’s fiction and author of the newly released book, Christmas in Angel Harbor.

Jeannie discusses her new Christmas book. In addition, she will also shed light on the romance novel industry and why it’s a billion-dollar industry and growing! Hear why romance novels are really stories of hope and empowerment. And, learn about why Long Island makes the perfect romantic setting.

About Jeannie Moon

Jeannie Moon is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic women's fiction. A lifelong resident of Long Island, New York, Jeannie sets her stories in the coastal towns and hamlets that influenced much of her life. Married to her high school sweetheart, Jeannie is the mother of three grown humans, the grandmother of one, and the wrangler of a pack of mischievous dogs. Her books are available from Tule Publishing and PenguinRandomHouse. For more information about Jeannie Moon and her new book, Christmas in Angel Harbor visit www.jeanniemoon.com.

Most people think compression socks or sleeves are only for athletes or seniors, but everyone can benefit from wearing them at work, play, and everything in between.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks to Eric Smith, Co-Founder of PRO Compression, a company that produces premium quality compression socks and sleeves for running, training, travel, at play, or on the job.

Eric will discuss what compression socks are, how they’re used, who they’re for, and why they’re important. He’ll also speak about the benefits of compression socks for everyday health.

About PRO Compression

PRO Compression products are made using a proprietary blend of nylon and poly materials, which are optimally constructed to enhance your performance. It took years to come up with the perfect blend, look, and feel. All PRO Compression socks and sleeves are designed and manufactured in the USA. PRO Compression’s goal has always been to deliver a world-class product that will enable their customers to live, work, and play their best, and to get them back to 100% faster. For more information about Eric or to purchase your very own pair of PRO Compression socks or sleeves, visit https://procompression.com.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses across the nation, but our country’s small businesses are possibly suffering the most. According to the WSJ, thousands of small firms have been driven out of business and 1 in 5 businesses that were open in January have stopped transacting entirely. In a recent survey of 6,325 small-business owners, 42% of respondents said they were at risk of going out of business in the fourth quarter. These statistics are staggering, and small businesses nationwide are trying to figure out how they can survive COVID-19.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Tom Moebus and Stefan Doering, Advisor and CEO, respectively, of Shift Group, an online education company helping entrepreneurs worldwide, start and grow their businesses, sustainably. Together with Stony Brook University and Bank of America, they are offering Long Island small businesses free workshops, called Pandemic Shift, to help them survive, strive, and thrive.

Tom and Stefan will discuss why they created the Pandemic Shift Workshop, who should attend, what registrants can expect. They will give insight into how the workshop will help small businesses explore different ways that they can change their business to respond to the new realities and limits of the marketplace due to COVID-19.

About Tom Moebus

Tom Moebus is a dynamic leader who has achieved breakthrough results with vision, leadership, and passionate pursuit of excellence. Throughout his career, he has linked academia and business to put innovation and creativity to work. In the 1990s, he helped transform MIT’s approach to the industry, and in 2002, founded OCTANe, now a preeminent innovation ecosystem in Southern California, launching over 350 companies, raising more than $2.5 Billion in investment capital, and creating 1,000s of jobs. As part of SUNY in NYC, he created numerous programs to help the City and State respond to the financial crisis of 2008 and after.

About Stefan Doering

Stefan Doering has been innovating in environmental business and sustainability since 1987.  He also teaches and coaches green businesses in three major areas:  1) innovating powerful green business models, 2) crafting and implementing marketing and positioning strategies for bringing green to the mainstream, and 3) creating a consistently profitable and sustainable business.

About the Pandemic Shift Workshop

Pandemic Shift Workshop was created to help small businesses survive, strive, and thrive.  It’s built on a platform of small group solution finding, where each participant is part of a mutual solution team during the four 90-minutes sessions of the Workshop.  Participants work with a simple tool, called the Shift Gearbox, to explore different ways they can change their business to respond to the new realities and limits of the marketplace.  For more information about Tom, Stefan or to register for the Pandemic Shift Workshop visit https://www.shiftgroup.com/pandemic-shift.

Did you know that Long Island-based Creative Plan Designs recently merged with WIA Consultants, Inc. to form a new financial services company called, NineTwo?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Ron Stair, Principal and CEO, of Creative Plan Designs, Ltd.

Ron will discuss his firm’s recent merger with WIA Consultants, Inc. and what his new company NineTwo can offer businesses looking to unbundle their services such as payroll, accounting, recordkeeping, financial advice, TPA, etc. Learn how this approach to financial services is a preferable model for the plan sponsor, and hear how the company is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Ron Stair

Ronald K. Stair, PhD., MLT, EA, ERPA, is the Principal and CEO of Creative Plan Designs, Ltd., a CEFEX certified actuarial consulting and third-party administration firm. With over forty years of experience in the actuarial consulting, and retirement plan design fields, Dr. Stair leads an expert team of credentialed retirement plan consultants and administrators who provide concierge client service to businesses nationwide and around the world. Dr. Stair is a member of the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA), the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and the Conference of Consulting Actuaries.

About NineTwo

There are many TPA’s in the NY Metro area, but just a handful are real competitors. Why so few? Too many firms in this industry work on volume, revenue sharing and provide the lowest common denominator in service. Is that really who you want managing your retirement savings (one of your largest assets)? While most TPA’s position themselves as an employee benefit, they create plans for the employer. They work for business owners and their partners. Their typical client has between 2-50 employees; however, they can handle much larger organizations, and they serve clients across the US and internationally. The firm wants to work with clients who understand and appreciate our individualized approach. Creating leading edge plans that work for each business owner’s unique needs --no cookie cutter plans-- is our area of expertise! For more information about Ron Stair and NineTwo visit www.cpdltd.com.

Have you ever practiced Pilates? Curious about pain relief and Pilates health benefits?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Emma Jory, Founder of ePilates Online.

Tune in as Emma discusses Pilates health benefits including pain relief, increased flexibility and strength, and weight loss. Hear real-life success stories and be inspired to start or continue with your healthy lifestyle. Also, learn about ePilates Online and the classes available FREE of charge!

About Emma Jory

Emma is a certified Pilates, Barre, Yoga Instructor & Health Coach, who’s passion is creating programs that empower people to feel good in their body, from the inside out. Emma founded and operated her own successful brick and mortar studio in Sydney, Australia, which she sold after 7 years to move to Malaysia, where she now lives.

It was then ePilates Online was born. Now after 5 years, Emma helps thousands of people around the world achieve their goals, of pain relief, inch loss, building core strength improving flexibility & posture as well as general good health. She loves nothing more than utilizing her 17 years of teaching knowledge to support her thriving online community and offering personalized retreats in amazing locations.

About ePilates Online

ePilates Online offers programs to help tone up, build core strength, improve flexibility, posture and reduce aches and pains as well as injury prevention. Its engaged community enjoys access to over 250 Pilates, Barre, and yoga classes and tutorials, as well as a complete pre and postnatal program for women. To contact Emma or learn more about ePilates Online, visit www.epilatesonline.com.

COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we live. Now more than ever, we need to hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. That’s why it’s crucial to take the right legal steps to protect yourself to avoid a legal crisis during COVID-19 should you or your loved one get sick.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Vincent J. Russo, the Managing Shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm.

VIncent will discuss the importance of protecting yourself legally should you fall sick during the COVID-19 pandemic. He will touch upon advance directives, Medicaid home care, remote services, and crucial legal documents every family needs to have right now.

About Vincent J. Russo, Esq.

Vincent Russo is the managing shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C. He has championed the rights of seniors and people with special needs since 1985. Vincent is a Founding Member, Fellow and Fifth President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a Co-Founder of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and ElderCounsel, LLC. Vincent is the president of the United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County Guardianship Corporation. He is also a Co-Founder of the Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation (and the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts) established in memory of his daughter which helps children with special needs.

Vincent Russo is admitted to the New York, Massachusetts, and Florida state bars and is the co-author of New York Elder Law and Special Needs Practice (Thomson Reuters).

He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Susan. Together they have four children, Dante, Elizabeth, Theresa (1986 -1991), and Robert. In his spare time, Vincent Russo enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is also an avid Beatles fan and collects John Lennon lithographs.

Contact Vincent Russo, Esq. at 516-683-1717 or via email at vincent@vjrussolaw.com

About the Russo Law Group

Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Vincent and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, meet Ron English as he discusses his new virtual exhibit, POPaganda.

Known as The Godfather of Street Art, Ron is one of the most prolific and recognizable artists alive. He is credited with graffiti's transition from a sub-cultural form of popular expression, to the decorative, narrative murals seen around the world today. Amongst Ron's innovations is "culture jamming", the act of modifying or hijacking advertising billboards. 

Hilary interviews Ron and the owner of Pop International Galleries, Jeff Jaffe, about the virtual exhibit, POPaganda, running now through October 15, 2020.

Ron coined the term POPaganda to describe his signature mash-up of high and low cultural touchstones, from superhero mythology to totems of art history, populated with his vast and constantly growing arsenal of original characters. 

Pop International Galleries is thrilled to premiere Ron English with brand new original works on paper and select limited editions. The Ron English POPaganda on Paper exhibition will be available online in Pop International’s POP SHOP.

During these tenuous times, hear from English as he has continued to inspire and create thought-provoking works while overcoming his own personal bout with COVID-19. Delusionville – Ron’s picturesque utopia, somewhere down a rabbit hole – the town’s motto is “If you believe, it doesn’t have to be true” has never been more of a reality than now! America’s Premier Pop Iconoclast reminds us to take a break while embracing life with a sense of humor and a voice to connect us all.

For more information on Ron English, Pop International Galleries, and the virtual exhibit, POPaganda, visit www.popinternational.com or POP in and say hello at Pop International Galleries located at 195 Bowery (at Spring Street) in New York City. The gallery is physically open, albeit with strict adherence to government-mandated guidelines.

In this solo podcast, Hilary reflects on what happened on 9/11 and how it changed the world. She also talks about the state of COVID-19 and compares the two.

Listen in as she remembers where she was on 9/11 and what she experienced and felt. Hear how 9/11 impacted her and her life and how COVID-19 is changing her life now.

Gain insight into the lessons she's learned from both experiences along the way.

Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you have to repeat yourself to be understood? Do you want to be a great leader? First impressions are often formed with your first word.  Clients, potential customers, and business associates will make determinations about your competence and confidence based not only on what you say but how you say it.  In this new world of virtual meetings, it is more important than ever to speak and communicate effectively.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Anne Marie Strauss. Anne works with corporations and individuals in a variety of fields—including education, finance, technology, science and engineering, human resources, sales, medicine, and health care—to develop more effective communication skills through her business, iSpeak Clearly.

Anne Marie will discuss why effective communication skills in today’s world of virtual meetings are paramount. She will explain the importance of speaking well for business success, talk about the components of successful communication, cultural awareness, and the impact of accents. Walk away from this interview with tips and advice on how to make a great first impression every time you speak, how to become a better public speaker, and how to speak and communicate effectively!

About Anne Marie Strauss

Anne Marie Strauss, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founder and president of iSpeak Clearly. She works with corporations and individuals in a variety of fields—including education, finance, technology, science and engineering, human resources, sales, medicine, and health care—to develop more effective communication skills.

Her clients include Stony Brook University Center for Corporate Education, NYC Transit, Republic Airport, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and Northwell Health.

With over 20 years of extensive experience, Anne Marie brings innovative and creative methods to the corporate setting. She customizes her instruction to the needs of each individual, allowing them to speak clearly and communicate with confidence.

A New York State licensed speech-language pathologist, Anne Marie holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She is a NYS Certified Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped and is a certified instructor of the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language Method. For more information, visit her website at iSpeakClearly.com.

About iSpeak Clearly

iSpeak Clearly is a Long Island-based communication consulting company specializing in public speaking, accent modification, and leadership communication. They use evidence-based principles of adult learning and personalized practice materials to provide individuals with the skills they need to be heard, be understood, be confident. They take a mindfulness approach to initiate new speech habits and provide individuals with the tools necessary to achieve their speaking goals. iSpeak Clearly offers individual coaching and corporate classes for professional development and continuing education credit, in both on-site and virtual web-based formats. For more information about Anne Marie Strauss and iSpeak Clearly visit https://ispeakclearly.com.

How can parents and high school students re-imagine the college admissions process during the COVID-19 pandemic? Should high school students take time off before going on to the next step? And—let’s be honest now—is college even necessary in these difficult times? Applying for college during COVID-19 is challenging to say the least!

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews David Marcus an education coach and admissions expert who helps students and parents through the application process through his company, MarcusCoach.com.

David will discuss what parents and high school students need to know about applying for college during COVID-19. He will touch upon what career opportunities are viable right now, how children can learn to thrive during this time, and changes to the SAT, ACT and AP tests. Learn about how high school applicants need to re-think their application strategies and if a gap year is something to consider.

About David Marcus

David Marcus is an educational consultant and admissions expert who finds the right college for each student. He is the author of ACCEPTANCE, a book about students going through the application process. He also works with students applying to grad schools, as well as those who decide that college is not the right path.

He also wrote a book about struggling teenagers getting help in a residential program.

As a journalist, David shared the Pulitzer Prize. He was a staff reporter for the Boston Globe, the Miami Herald and Newsday on Long Island.

David is the father and stepfather to four children.

David is an honors graduate of Brown University. He did a fellowship at Harvard. But he says a course at a community college changed his life.

About MarcusCoach.com

MarcusCoach helps students find the perfect college, craft a great application, and get in. David L. Marcus works with parents to keep family harmony during the application process, and to figure out how to pay for education. He works with students ranging from valedictorians to those who need accommodations. He also helps applicants to graduate schools. For more information about David Marcus and MarcusCoach.com www.MarcusCoach.com.

Are you a good communicator? Do you struggle to get your thoughts and ideas out in a way that others can understand? Effective communication is a skill that everyone needs.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eileen Lichtenstein, CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and author of “SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success.”

Listen as Eileen speaks about effective communication, something we all struggle with. Learn about the various communication styles and how they all differ from one another. Hear communication tips for at home and at work and walk away knowing how to have a better “batting average” when it comes to communicating your thoughts and ideas.

About Eileen Lichtenstein

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS, is the CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. She is also the author of “SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success.”

Eileen specializes in personal development and executive coaching- training. This training includes stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication, and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback and early childhood education.

She was on the faculty at Hofstra University and CUNY and has years of experience in anger management, parent-centered coaching, EFT tapping and emotional freedom techniques. Eileen’s office and small trainings are in Uniondale, NY. She also works via the Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

About Balance & Power

Balance & Power Inc. empowers organizations, individuals and families to SOAR to New Heights of Happiness and Productivity! Eileen will help you and your organization be positive, productive and powerful with effective de-stress, anger management, and communication tools. To contact Eileen or learn more about Balance & Power, Inc., visit www.balanceandpower.com.

Are you a good communicator? Do you struggle to get your thoughts and ideas out in a way that others can understand? Effective communication is a skill that everyone needs.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eileen Lichtenstein, CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and author of “SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success.”

Listen as Eileen speaks about effective communication, something we all struggle with. Learn about the various communication styles and how they all differ from one another. Hear communication tips for at home and at work and walk away knowing how to have a better “batting average” when it comes to communicating your thoughts and ideas.

About Eileen Lichtenstein

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS, is the CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. She is also the author of “SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success.”

Eileen specializes in personal development and executive coaching- training. This training includes stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication, and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback and early childhood education.

She was on the faculty at Hofstra University and CUNY and has years of experience in anger management, parent-centered coaching, EFT tapping and emotional freedom techniques. Eileen’s office and small trainings are in Uniondale, NY. She also works via the Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

About Balance & Power

Balance & Power Inc. empowers organizations, individuals and families to SOAR to New Heights of Happiness and Productivity! Eileen will help you and your organization be positive, productive and powerful with effective de-stress, anger management, and communication tools. To contact Eileen or learn more about Balance & Power, Inc., visit www.balanceandpower.com.

As we enter the age of Robots & AI how will companies, workers and society respond to the coming disruption? Will this change be any different than past industrial revolutions, especially in light of COVID-19?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Wald, Founder of WorkMarket, and author of the new book, The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations.

Jeff will discuss the history of work and the current state in order to make predictions about the future of work. He will shed light on the on-demand labor market and how work is changing for all of us. Jeff also talks about what he’s learned from his failures and offers advice to businesses struggling now due to COVID-19. In addition, Jeff will discuss his most recent book – the inspiration behind it any key takeaways.

About Jeff Wald

Jeff Wald is the Founder of Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to efficiently and compliantly, organize, manage and pay freelancers (purchased by ADP). Jeff has founded several other technology companies, including Spinback, a social sharing platform (eventually purchased by salesforce.com). Jeff began his career in finance, serving as Managing Director at activist hedge fund Barington Capital Group, a Vice President at Israeli venture firm GlenRock and various roles in the M&A Group at JP Morgan. He is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors.

Jeff holds an MBA from Harvard University and an MS and BS from Cornell University. He also formerly served as an officer in the Auxiliary Unit of the New York Police Department. Jeff is the author of The Birthday Rules and The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. He is also a Producer of the Tony Award Winning Best Musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Slava’s Snowshow and the full-length feature Inez & Doug & Kira which has won best picture at various film festivals. Jeff is a regular writer in Huffington Post and Forbes and speaks widely at conferences and on television on startups and labor issues. Jeff was named “One of the 100 Most Influential People in Staffing” by the Staffing Industry Analysts in 2017 & 2018.

About WorkMarket

WorkMarket is an enterprise software platform that enables companies to organize, manage and pay their freelancers.  WorkMarket was purchased by ADP I n 2018. For more information about Jeff Wald and his book, The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations visit www.workmarket.com.

If you’re an athlete, you know the importance of hydration. Being properly hydrated combats cramping, headaches, muscle fatigue, light-headedness, and more. So, what can you do to ensure you’re staying hydrated in order to perform at your best?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews David Belaga, President and CEO of Wellness Brands Inc. and makers of The Right Stuff® - an electrolyte, liquid-concentrate, drink additive.

David discusses the importance of hydration for endurance athletes and how The Right Stuff® combats dehydration symptoms, protects the body from overheating, and increases endurance by over 20%. Hear how the formula was originally developed by NASA and how triathletes, ultrarunners, adventure racers, and other athletes are addressing their unique challenges due to high heat and long-duration activities with The Right Stuff®. Learn where you can buy the product, how to use it, when to use it, and why athletes love it!

About David Belaga

David is a passionate builder of consumer businesses to market leadership positions. David has much success at leading organic growth, acquisitions, and joint ventures for start-up and established businesses in categories ranging from food and beverage to health and wellness to biotechnology. His brand experiences include Pepsi, Sensodyne toothpaste, Polaner Jams and Jellies, and Estroven (Women’s Natural Health), among others.

About Wellness Brands Inc. and The Right Stuff®

Wellness Brands Inc. is a developer and marketer of branded consumer health and wellness products.  The company’s current focus is on endurance athletes and institutions (High Schools, Colleges, pro teams, and Olympic athletes).  The Right Stuff® is an electrolyte, liquid-concentrate, drink additive from NASA for athletes who train and compete hard and sweat a lot. It is not just another sports drink; it’s serious hydration for serious athletes™. To contact David or learn more about Wellness Brands Inc. and The Right Stuff® visit www.TheRightStuff-USA.com, check out their YouTube channel, or call him at 720-684-6584.

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In the early weeks of 2020, COVID-19 threw us all for a loop. From March to practically July, we were on “pause.” As business reopens and we attempt to return to some sort of normalcy, we need to look back and ask, “what have we learned from this pandemic?” Find out what trial lawyer, Robert Fallarino has to say about how to protect yourself from COVID-19 errors and your legal rights.

About the Show

On today's show, Hilary interviews Robert Fallarino, a trial attorney at the Pegalis Law Group. Bob talks about the differences between the height of the pandemic compared to the current day. He also discusses the risks for the elderly and younger patients. In addition, Bob tells us what your legal rights are if you or your loved one had questionable treatment during a COVID-19 hospitalization. Finally, he gives tips and strategies on how to protect yourself in the event of a COVID-19 resurgence. This show is sponsored by the Pegalis Law Group.

About Bob Fallarino

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation. He has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life-altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting for his clients, whether that means obtaining a jury verdict, a court conference settlement, or by use of a mediator. He is noted for obtaining the fourth highest verdict in NYS for medical negligence and a top ten verdict overall in 2012.

About Pegalis Law Group

The Pegalis Law Group represents people suffering from preventable medical errors and personal injury. They strive for accountability by advocating for clients which ensures safer medical practices and better patient care. For more information go to the HTTP://www.PegalisLawGroup.com.

In today's episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary talks about past seasons and in particular, Season 11. She also tells stories about her recent trip to Florida during the pandemic.

Florida currently has more than 15,000 new cases a day, more than any other state in our nation. Hilary was there during the height of the pandemic. She talks about flying, driving from Orlando to West Palm Beach, and about her experiences with people in Florida.

In addition to that, she talks about flying and how it felt. She discusses how she came back, quarantined, and then took the COVID-19 test. Find out what happened during that time and her realization.

Further, Hilary discusses why we need to be grateful.

She thanks our sponsors, The Russo Law Group, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, The Donna Drake Show, The Profit Express with Tim Healy, and Pop International Galleries.

Listen in to get insight into the new season and her thoughts about what's going on in the US today.

An Ironman with no training? For those of us new to the sport, or even for seasoned triathletes, we’re always looking for an interesting take on the triathlon experience including the training, the culture of the sport, or anything that inspires us to do better and laugh along the way!

In this Episode

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Will McGough, travel writer at Wake and Wander Media and author of the new book, Swim, Bike, Bonk: Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete.

Will McGough decided to sign up for an Ironman, without training or ever seeing an Ironman event.

Hear from Will as he discusses the concept for his book, the training he endured, his ultimate race experience and his takeaways from it. Listen as Will explains how he immersed himself in a sport he had no business trying. Will shares anecdotes of his participation in, around, and over the course of one of the world's premier triathlons, the annual 140.6-mile Ironman in Tempe, Arizona. He will explore the cult and habits of the triathlete community and his firsthand attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport.

About Will McGough

Will has been a full-time travel writer since 2010, a nomad-at-large and travel columnist, penning profiles, features, and dispatches from afar. His “wake and wander” travel philosophy embraces a curiosity about the way people live their lives in different parts of the world. Will enjoys the idea of waking up every day to new opportunities, new landscapes, and the new feelings that the former inevitably evoke. He enjoys being outside. Will has written stories for major travel publications around the globe, including Forbes, Conde Nast, Outside Magazine, Men’s Journal, the Travel Channel, AFAR, Backpacker Magazine, REI, Popular Mechanics, Alaska Airlines, Travel Pulse, the Brewer’s Association, and many others. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and published his first book, Swim, Bike, Bonk, in November with Lyons Press.

To learn more about Will you can find him at https://wakeandwander.com/ or to purchase his new book, Swim, Bike, Bonk, visit Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and more!

Have you watched the show, Shark Tank? Ever wonder what it’s truly like for entrepreneurs that appear on the hit television show?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jono DiPeri and Jared Ward, Founders of the cutting edge recovery and pain relief technology company, MyoStorm – who was featured on Shark Tank in October of 2019!

Jono and Jared discuss their experiences on the hit television show, the outcome, and where MyoStorm and their revolutionary product, The Meteor, stands today. Also, hear what’s next for the company and what they learned from being on Shark Tank.

About Jono DiPeri

Jono has a BS in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University. During his studies he researched how vibration effects the human body. He founded MyoStorm in 2018.

About Jared Ward

Jared is an American long-distance runner. He qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics when he placed third in the marathon at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He finished sixth at the 2016 Olympics. He has a Masters degree in Statistics and is an adjunct professor of statistics at Brigham Young University.

About MyoStorm

MyoStorm’s vision is to enable people play their best, feel their best and live life to their fullest potentials. To accomplish this, we are dedicated to developing cutting edge recovery and pain relief technology that is backed by science and accessible to everyone. To contact Jono or Jared or learn more about MyoStorm and the Meteor, visit www.myostorm.com.

As New York re-opens one thing that is also coming back and that nobody missed is ROAD TRAFFIC.  As more of us venture out to return to work and activities, we’ll be back on the road.

Can courtesy driving on the road get you in trouble? Whether you are driving daily again, or are a new driver, or you are a runner, cyclist, or walker, there is something that happens all the time, that can get you into real trouble!

New York Attorney, Jason Katz, is here to tell us all about this.

If you prepare a list for triathlon races, or for any other race for that matter, then you may consider listening to my interview with Deanna Eble, partner of The Russo Law Group in Garden City.

About the Interview:

Deanna's husband is an Ironman triathlete. He participates in numerous races every year. Each year, while Deanna sits on the sidelines watching, she consistently notices that someone gets hurt. She's even been to events were some had passed away.

During this interview of Hilary Topper on Air, Deanna discusses the other documents you need to compete in a run, swim, cycle event, or triathlon. These documents include health care proxies, trusts, wills, and more.

About Deanna Eble

Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

While attending school, Deanna worked in a nursing home for almost ten years. The experience of working with the families and seeing the challenges presented in trying to care for a loved one inspired her to focus on Elder Law and related practice areas. “Caring for a loved one during an illness can be such a stressful time for everyone involved, and each individual handles that stress in a different way,” says Deanna. “The fact that I can be there for families during times like these, and provide sound legal counsel about how to pay for and provide the necessary care, is what motivates me every day. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies on spending time with their loved ones.”

As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly.

Deanna and her husband, Brandon, have been married since April 2001. They have two wonderful boys. Deanna was born on Long Island and now lives in Kings Park. Deanna enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Have you found your soulmate? Are you ready to propose? Now you just need a ring. But before you purchase an engagement ring, it’s important to learn the ins and outs of how to buy the perfect diamond.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Esther Fortunoff, President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry.

About Esther

Esther was born into a legendary retail family and devoted her career to developing the Fortunoff brand into one of the largest American jewelry retailers in the world. She is an award-winning jewelry authority and leader in the industry. She began her career at Fortunoff as a teen, and over a 30-year period, became Executive Vice President helping turn Fortunoff into a New York institution beloved by millions.

During her tenure, Esther led her team of buyers to achieve more than $120 million in jewelry and watch sales annually. She directed the buying of precious gemstones, diamonds and pearls, and the design and manufacture of proprietary jewelry collections.

Today, Esther is the President of FortunoffJewelry.com, the e-commerce website launched in 2010, which features a finely curated selection of jewelry for women, children and men. FortunoffJewelry.com also includes a blog where Esther highlights how to incorporate timeless pieces from her various collections into one’s own personal wardrobe.

A pioneer in the diamond and jewelry industry, Esther has received numerous awards and is also an active member of the Long Island community and participates in many civic and charitable organizations.

About the Interview

Esther will discuss how to buy the perfect diamond for that special someone in your life. Discover what’s new in diamond trends and engagement ring purchases. Learn about the four Cs – cut, clarity, color and carat – and why they’re each important when it comes to buying a diamond.

About Fortunoff Fine Jewelry

Fortunoff Fine Jewelry was founded in 1922 by Max and Clara Fortunoff as an East New York housewares store which quickly grew to become an iconic brand noted for quality, selection, service and value – eventually opening its Long Island superstore in Westbury in 1964. Throughout the years, generations of customers have come to trust Fortunoff as the go-to destination for their most precious purchases to mark special occasions. Fortunoff Fine Jewelry distinguishes itself with unique designs of fine jewelry from classics to trendy and modern. Its name is synonymous with quality, selection, service and value. To contact Esther or learn more about Fortunoff Fine Jewelry visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com.

No one should go hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. With school closures, job disruptions, and health risks, millions of Americans are turning to food banks for much-needed support. They can't do it alone and you can help.

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Jaffe, Founder and Owner of Pop International Galleries, an exciting art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City.

Jeff will discuss Collect For Cause – a very special online GROUP CHARITY EXHIBITION that will support and protect those that may go hungry by donating 20% of all sales to FEEDING AMERICA.

Participating artists for the “Collect For Cause” exhibition include:

• Al Diaz
• Antonio Reonegro
• Boudro
• Claw Money
• Craig Alan
• Dom Pattinson
• Fernando “SKI” Romero
• Gillie & Marc
• Jenna Morello
• Mike “2ESAE” Baca
• Remi Rough
• Robert Mars
• Ron English
• Sean Sullivan
• SEN2
• Solus

Jeff will also speak about how Pop has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown in NYC. Hear why the gallery is hosting this online charity event and how the pandemic has altered how the gallery is supporting its community and its artists.

About Jeff Jaffe

Jeff came to the USA in the early 80's after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit, and eventually set up a studio and settled in New York City, where he has lived and worked in the visual arts ever since.

Straddling the art world, both as a gallerist and as an artist, Jeff believes he has developed a keen understanding of what collectors really want and need.

Over the years, Jaffe remains struck by a few things that are constant at POP. Through the relationships the gallery forges and the reputation POP continues to build, the collections the gallery helps grow, tend to remain with people for many years...sometimes even generations. He truly believes that what Pop does, adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways, and consequently, he remains convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

As POP is now into its third decade of operation, Jeff Jaffe is humbled and deeply grateful for the unwavering loyalty and continued support of Pop International Galleries collectors and friends the world over.

About Pop International Galleries

As a New York City gallery, Pop International Galleries recognizes that the heart of our city thrives on its creative community. New York is home to some of the greatest artists, art collectives, museums and galleries in the world; but none of this could exist without all of the unstoppable, generous and resilient people who make up our incredible city. We may be currently socially distant, but make no mistake, we are ONE CITY!

To quote the curators: “POP may be a small business, but we always aim to make a big impact. Please spread the word to support the arts and to make a difference for those who so desperately need our help!”

Founded in 1997 by Jeff Jaffe, Pop International Galleries - aka "The Pop Gallery" - is an exciting art gallery on The Bowery at the junction of Spring Street in New York City. Pop International specializes in Pop Art, Urban Art and art and photography that is derived from, or influenced by, popular culture.

To contact Jeff or learn more about Connect For Cause and Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kenneth White of Brookhaven National Laboratory and Andrew Parton of the Cradle of Aviation who are both Co-stewards of the Long Island STEM Hub, an organization consisting of industry, academic, and not-for-profit volunteers working to advance STEM education effectiveness on Long Island.

Ken and Andy discuss the brain drain on Long Island and why the LI STEM Hub is trying to combat it with its new career video series, Full STEM Ahead LI. Learn about the 10 video series, the companies represented and the reason behind the series.

Coronavirus has changed everything – from the way we work to the way we socialize. But, how has the pandemic altered the innovation landscape?

About the Interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Gregory Zeller, Vice President, Editor at Innovate Long Island, a news website that covers the regional innovation economy from the inside out!

Greg will discuss innovation in the age of coronavirus. He will speak about how the pandemic has altered the innovation landscape on Long Island and elsewhere. He will also talk about how this tragedy is also an amazing opportunity for innovators across Long Island and especially in the education field.

About Gregory Zeller

Gregory is the vice president and editor of Innovate Long Island, a news website covering – and celebrating – the Long Island innovation economy. Gregory’s award-winning journalism career spans three decades and top news outlets across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with the occasional detour into marketing and politics; he also is the author of the “Quantum Acres” series of supernatural thrillers, available exclusively at Amazon.com.

About Innovate Long Island

Since 2015, the news website Innovate Long Island has covered the regional innovation economy from the inside out. Launched by seasoned veterans of print and digital journalism, Innovate LI is itself an innovation: an exercise in advocacy journalism, dedicated to the amazing research at Long Island’s cornerstone universities and laboratories, the startups spinning out of those institutions, the investor network supporting them and everyone in between – even the innovator building a better mousetrap at home.

Innovation is Long Island’s best socioeconomic hope. And Innovate LI is here to help, by highlighting programs and progress you won’t read about anywhere else. To contact Greg or learn more about Innovate Long Island and the Meteor, visit https://www.innovateli.com/.

Chafing is a widespread problem that can cause irritation, itching, and horrible pain! If you have walked around Disney, you know how bad it can get. Just think about how it is for an endurance sports enthusiast!  It is painful! And, it can even negatively impact your sports performance during a race.

In this Episode

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Joe Freeman, CEO of MedZone Products.

Joe discusses chafing and why it is a problem for anyone, especially for endurance sports athletes. Learn about MedZone’s products, specifically ChafeZone and how it helps prevent and soothe chafing so you’re at your best for your upcoming race.

About Joe Freeman

Joe is an entrepreneur with a history of business over the last 25 years. He currently serves as the CEO of MedZone where he continues to expand product lines and distribution to help customers around the country in many different sports. During his tenure at MedZone, he and the team have increased the product line, developed new brands and gained national exposure with national retailers and growing. At home, his wife Kristin is a superstar entrepreneur as well and they have four wonderful children ranging from college to elementary school.

About MedZone

MedZone is a sports medicine and skincare company focusing on niche markets with high quality and effective topical products. We offer products for chafe prevention, blister prevention, pain relief, fitness accessories and more. We’ve been serving customers at all athletic levels since 2001. To contact Joe or learn more about MedZone, visit www.medzonecorp.com.

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My birthday is here and I wanted to share a birthday message with you.

A COVID-19 Birthday

In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary talks about being on "pause" in New York for nearly eight weeks and counting. She discusses and reflects on the month of April and talks about why T.S. Eliot's poem, The Wasteland, suggested, "April is the cruelest month."

April

You will hear about how Hilary's mother, sister, and Hilary shared birthdays and her experiences throughout her life. You will also learn about what happened to them both and why Hilary's birthday is bittersweet.

Reflections and Hopes for the Future

Hilary Topper also shares insights and hopes for the future.

Listen to this one, we know you will be moved.

What makes a good salesperson? Is it their personality? Follow up skills? Or, is it because they know how to read their potential customers/clients? Perhaps it’s a combination of all of the above.

In this episode

In this episode, Hilary interviews Tim Healy. Tim is the host of the business talk show/podcast, “The Profit Express” on WRHU FM, NY and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST. He is also the owner of Healy Success Solutions.

In this interview, Tim discusses The Profit Express, how he prepares for a guest, how he develops a rapport and more. Learn how the ability to interview a guest can help you become a better salesperson.

About Tim Healy

Tim Healy is the President and Owner of Healy Success Solutions. Tim’s mission is to help sales organizations “Turn their Prospects into Profits.”

For over 17 years, Tim has helped individual sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate sales teams create selling success through his customized Prospect to Profit Sales Training & Coaching Programs.

Tim works with clients in advertising, finance, insurance, industrial manufacturing, social media, marketing, information technology, payroll, real estate, law, and accounting.

The Profit Express

Tim is also the host of the business talk show, “The Profit Express” on 88.7 FM WRHU and online at WRHU.ORG Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. The Profit Express tackles all topics from Sales and Marketing to Entrepreneurship and beyond! Each week he interviews some of the businesses' most exciting and successful authors, entrepreneurs and celebrities. The Profit Express has recently celebrated 450 shows!

Tim Healy’s Profit Express is geared for 25-54-year-old business owners and executives who want to be entertained and to make money. Tim’s ability to engage guests, by peeling back the onion, results in great stories and usable advice.

His guests include business leaders and celebrities from AOL Founder Steve Case, to Barbara Corcoran, Mike Rowe, to a best-selling former Gambino Mobster and George Foreman. You can listen to George as he shares why he was ready to sell his famous grill right after losing a 12 Round Fight!

You’ll never want to miss an interview! Guests of Tim Healy’s Profit Express share amazing stories that reveal their top secrets so his audience can gain real profits. These are interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. To contact Tim or learn more about The Profit Express or Healy Success Solutions, visit https://healysolutions.com/the-profit-express/.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Brett Hickey, Founder & CEO of Star Mountain Capital - a specialized asset management firm exclusively focused on investing in established U.S. based small and medium-sized businesses.

Brett discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting all of us, but especially small and medium-sized businesses. He speaks about what he is currently seeing and predictions for what’s to come as it pertains to the business landscape. He will also talk about the most impacted industries during this time and what risks business owners should consider in loan/fixed income investment strategies. Brett will also touch upon how businesses like his can help during this time.

Have you ever wanted to stop eating and found you just couldn’t? Do you think about food or your weight constantly? Food addiction can take many forms. Symptoms include obesity, anorexia, and bulimia. But for the many people faced with this addiction, there is hope.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Sandra Elia, Founder of the Addictive Eating Recovery Program.

Sandra discusses food addiction. How to diagnose it. How to treat it. And, what plays a role in overcoming it. She will also share her own journey recovering from food addiction. Sandra will outline her first residential treatment program and what people can do to get help from this addiction now.

If you have an IRA, there are new changes and regulations that recently went into law that will affect your IRA, your estate plan and your will. Listen in as Hilary Topper interviews Vincent J. Russo, ESQ of The Russo Law Group.

Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art. Do you think that art can heal?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews artist, Michelle Sakhai.

Hear from Michelle about her artistic journey and how art can also offer healing and inner peace to those who connect with it.

As an endurance athlete, fueling your body to increase your overall performance is incredibly important. But, with so many products out there, how can you determine what’s the best product to use – that will keep you fully charged and running at peak performance?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Matthew Bach, Triathlon Business Director for UCAN, the maker of the long-lasting energy source, SuperStarch.

About Matt

Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014, was the top amateur and 6th overall at Eagleman 70.3 in 2015, then placed 72nd overall in Kona 2015. Matt worked on Wall Street for nine years, but recently earned his MBA from Temple University and made a career change. Matt is now the Triathlon Business Director for UCAN. Matt has been using UCAN’s long-lasting energy source – SuperStarch – since 2014. Prior to using SuperStarch, he experienced GI distress and bonking. SuperStarch has transformed his approach to triathlon nutrition that led to performance breakthroughs. He is such a big believer that he now works for the company. Matt has a wife and two children and lives in Summit, NJ. He also enjoys playing golf and tennis, bowling, playing cards and a nice glass of scotch.

About the Interview

Matt will share more about how this new type of carbohydrate fuels endurance athletes throughout the country. Learn how SuperStarch was developed, how it works, and Matt’s personal experience with the product.

About UCAN

UCAN delivers smarter energy powered by SuperStarch®, a patented, naturally cooked non-GMO food starch that provides a slow-release of complex carbohydrates to keep athletes fueled and performing at their best. SuperStarch energy powders and bars flip the script on athletic energy consumption - providing steady, long-lasting energy with no sugar spike and no sugar crash. It is quickly becoming the go-to for elite athletes, professional athletes, Olympic athletes and weekend fitness warriors. Learn more about UCAN and SuperStarch® at www.generationucan.com and get the latest buzz in the #UCAN world @GenUCAN on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Every year in the U.S. there are more than 100,000 deaths due to medical errors in the U.S. Some reports say it’s more like 300,000. That’s a very scary statistic. How can you protect yourself from becoming a victim of medical error?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Robert Fallarino, Esq., an attorney at Pegalis Law Group, LLC.

About Robert

Robert is a trial attorney with thirty years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation. Notably, he obtained the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012.

Robert has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life-altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting for his clients, whether that means obtaining a jury verdict, a court conference settlement, or by use of a mediator.

Time and again, Robert has resolved cases for millions of dollars for patients who have been victims of medical negligence across NY State and around the nation including in North Carolina, Nebraska, Idaho, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Robert ensures his clients from all walks of life feel comfortable with every aspect of the legal proceedings, and confident of the decisions throughout the legal process.

Robert has been named to the 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 list of Best Lawyers in America® which each year recognizes only 5% of all attorneys across the country. He has also been named every year since 2012 to the New York Metro Super Lawyers© List, for peer recognition and professional achievement. Robert is active in community matters. He currently serves as the vice president of the East Williston Union Free School District Board of Education, and has served on the board since 2009. He previously volunteered to serve the public as a prosecuting attorney for The Village of Floral Park. To fulfill his professional and community service roles, he relies on the support of his wife and his sons, who are life-long residents of Long Island, NY.

Robert is admitted to practice law in New York, North Carolina and the District of Columbia, as well as in the Federal Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of New York State Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Washington D.C. Bar Association, and American Association for Justice.

Robert obtained his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law where he was a Thomas More Scholar. He graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in government and politics.

About the Interview

Preventable medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer. Robert will discuss what you can do to help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of medical error. He will speak about the role of an experienced medical malpractice attorney and the time limits in place.

About Pegalis Law Group

Pegalis Law Group represents people suffering from preventable medical errors and personal injury. We strive for accountability by advocating for clients to ensure safer medical practices for better patient care. To discuss your medical/legal situation, call Pegalis Law Group at 516-684-2900. There is never a fee for legal consultations.. To contact Robert or learn more about Pegalis Law Group visit https://pegalislawgroup.com/.

Have you heard the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen, CPA turned 2016 Olympic gold medalist?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen. They are the authors of Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Jorgensen received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her master’s from Carroll University. In 2017, she was named Carroll University’s Graduate of the Last Decade. Her memoir, co-written with Nancy Jorgensen, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, is available from Meyer & Meyer Sport. Jorgensen is published in the Journal of Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and served as guest editor for the Fall 2017 issue. Other work appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Azalea (Harvard University’s Journal of Korean Literature & Culture), Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, and elsewhere. Learn more at lizjorgensen.weebly.com

About Nancy

A Wisconsin writer and musician, Nancy Jorgensen co-authored the 2019 memoir, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. In alternating voices, she and daughter Elizabeth tell the story of Gwen Jorgensen’s path from CPA to Olympic gold medalist. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Music from Alverno College and a Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A high school choir director for many years, she is the co-author of two music education books. Her writing also appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Prime Number Magazine, Cagibi, Ruminate Magazine, Brevity and elsewhere.

About the Interview

Elizabeth and Nancy will discuss the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen. Gwen, a CPA turned the 2016 Olympic gold medalist and the family that supported her unconventional path to success. Hear about the secret world of Olympic training, professional coaching, international travel, sponsor funding, and anti-doping requirements. Discover what it takes to be the best in the world!

About Go, Gwen, Go: A Family's Journal to Olympic Gold

Narrated in alternating voices Go, Gwen, Go: A Family's Journey to Olympic Gold is an inspiring story. This memoir introduces readers to a young woman of modest athletic achievements who uses desire and discipline to attain the ultimate in sport: the Olympic gold. To contact Elizabeth or Nancy or learn more about Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, visit https://lizjorgensen.weebly.com/ and https://nancyjorgensen.weebly.com/.

New York City is a treasure trove of street art. From professional murals to graffiti, there is something for everyone to enjoy. When you talk about street art in NY, the notorious Tats Cru most certainly comes to mind!

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Jaffe, Owner and Founder of Pop International Galleries and renown pop artist, Fernando Romero as they discuss, "Here and Now …a TATS CRU Retrospective."

About Jeff

Jeff came to the USA in the early '80s after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He then earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit. Jeff eventually set up a studio and settled in New York City where he has lived and worked in the visual arts ever since.

Straddling the art world, both as a gallerist and as an artist, Jeff has a keen understanding of what collectors really want and need. Through the relationships Pop forges and the reputation it continues to build, the collections they help grow tend to remain with people for many years...sometimes even generations. What they do adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways. And consequently, he is convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

About Fernando "Ski"

Fernando Romero was born and raised in New York. He started his career as an artist after attending the Parsons School of Design and by selling art in SoHo, NYC for almost six years. For the past eight years, he’s been represented by Pop International Galleries, where he has found a place to call home, and where he has had much success with his own artwork.

About the Interview

Jeff and Fernando will discuss the latest gallery exhibit at Pop, “Here and Now …a TATS CRU Retrospective.” This is not your average art show! This is a very special event that pays homage to the longest-running “Graffiti Crew” from The Bronx. HERE AND NOW will have on display a comprehensive collection of Tats Cru artworks curated by Fernando "SKI" Romero. The exhibit tells the story of these artists’ astonishing and compelling journey. Learn about this one-of-a-kind exhibit, its importance, and more about Pop International Galleries and Fernando Romero’s relationship.

About Pop International Galleries

Pop International Galleries strives to de-mystify the art buying experience. They aim to facilitate a uniquely fun art buying "event". They bring world-class artists, in an ethically managed, easygoing and accessible environment, to collectors from around the globe. To contact Jeff or learn more about Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Emotions are high and the last thing you want to do is go through your loved one’s estate. Unfortunately, the probate process is something that oftentimes can’t be avoided. So, how can you make sure you’re best prepared?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Marie Elena R. Puma, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning Law Firm.

The holidays are almost here! Have you made your shopping list yet? Still trying to decide on the perfect gift to give that special someone to celebrate the season?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Esther Fortunoff, President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, as she discusses holiday gift ideas!

About Esther

Esther was born into a legendary retail family. And she devoted her career to developing the Fortunoff brand into one of the largest American jewelry retailers in the world. She is an award-winning jewelry authority and leader in the industry. She began her career at Fortunoff as a teen, and over a 30-year period, became Executive Vice President. Esther helped turn Fortunoff into a New York institution beloved by millions.

During her tenure, Esther led her team of buyers to achieve more than $120 million in jewelry and watch sales annually. She directed the buying of precious gemstones, diamonds, and pearls.  And she oversaw the design and manufacture of proprietary jewelry collections.

Today, Esther is the President of FortunoffJewelry.com, the e-commerce website launched in 2010, which features a finely curated selection of jewelry for women, children, and men. FortunoffJewelry.com also includes a blog where Esther highlights how to incorporate timeless pieces from her various collections into one’s own personal wardrobe.

A pioneer in the diamond and jewelry industry, Esther has received numerous awards and is also an active member of the Long Island community and participates in many civic and charitable organizations.

About the Interview

Esther will discuss the perfect holiday gift ideas for all of the special people in your life. Discover what’s hot in jewelry right now. Learn about bestsellers, classic keepsakes, and more!

About Fortunoff Fine Jewelry

Fortunoff Fine Jewelry was founded in 1922 by Max and Clara Fortunoff as an East New York housewares store. It quickly grew to become an iconic brand noted for quality, selection, service, and value. They eventually opened its Long Island superstore in Westbury in 1964. Throughout the years, generations of customers have come to trust Fortunoff as the go-to destination for their most precious purchases to mark special occasions. Fortunoff Fine Jewelry distinguishes itself with unique designs of fine jewelry from classics to trendy and modern. Its name is synonymous with quality, selection, service, and value. To contact Esther or learn more about Fortunoff Fine Jewelry visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com.

Roughly 3.5 million Americans are being prescribed or using medical cannabis today. But, how can a person or a medical provider know that what they are using, or prescribing, is the most effective strain for their, or their patient's, treatment plan?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Stephanie Karasick, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Strainprint Technologies Ltd., the leading demand-side cannabis data and analytics company.

About Stephanie

Stephanie was born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, and left shortly after getting her degree in Graphic Design. She moved to Toronto, working as a copywriter at Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, JWT, Taxi, and MacLaren McCann over a span of 15 years. Somewhere in that time, she began studying photography. She also left the corporate world to work as an editorial and family photographer and a mom. The idea for Strainprint came to her after her first few months of using medical cannabis. She was noticing how little information and scientific validation there was on various treatments. Watch Steph's Video

About the Interview

Stephanie will discuss:

• The genesis of Strainprint and her story
• Why the medical cannabis app is important for individuals
• The importance of medical cannabis data
• What their data is telling us and why that is important
• Why continuing to break the stigma of medical cannabis and legitimizing it as a viable therapeutic option is important

About Strainprint™

Founded in Toronto in 2016, StrainprintTM Technologies Ltd. is the leading demand-side cannabis data and analytics company. With the world's largest longitudinal, observational dataset of its kind and a mission to advance the scientific understanding of cannabis and its legitimization as a mainstream therapy, Strainprint helps medical cannabis patients and doctors to use cannabis in the most effective and responsible way possible. Strainprint's data platform supports global cannabis research and provides advanced business intelligence and treatment guidance to producers, retailers, medical practitioners, pharmacies, government, and industry. Strainprint is HIPAA, PIPEDA and PHIPA privacy compliant, military-grade encrypted, and all patient data is completely anonymized and at rest in Canada. It can be seamlessly embedded or integrated with most electronic medical records (EMR) and seed2sale software systems. Strainprint Analytics is accessed by customer subscriptions. The Strainprint App is free to patients and can be downloaded from both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. www.strainprint.ca, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Strainprint Reports are available at https://strainprint.ca/strainprint-reports/.

Have you ever been concerned about an aging parent who seems to be making “bad” decisions? Or, have you thought about who will look after your children should something tragic happen? These are difficult scenarios to think about, but guardianships can offer peace of mind.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eric Einhart, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning Law Firm.

About Eric

Eric focuses on the areas of Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Guardianship, and Real Estate. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. Eric is admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars. He is also a member of ElderCounsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), where he serves on the Programs and Publications committee, he is the Vice-Chair of the Tax Section, and he is Editor-in-chief of the NAELA News.

Eric is a sought-after writer and speaker. He has written articles and blog posts for the NAELA News, Nassau Lawyer, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Tax Section Blog, MassMutual Special Care Planners, The Student Appeal, and the VJRussoLaw Blog. Eric has also presented numerous seminars on Elder Law and Trust and Estate Administration to a national audience and locally in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties to both consumers and professionals.

About the Interview

In a society that deeply values the notion of independence and personal autonomy, there are many legal issues related to independence and personal autonomy that arise when a person loses capacity. Depending on whether the appropriate legal planning is already in place, the loss of capacity may result in the need for a court-appointed guardian.

Eric will discuss the topic of Guardianships and answer common questions such as:

• What is a guardianship?
• When is it needed?
• What does a Guardian do?
• What is the process to be appointed Guardian?
• Who can be appointed guardian?
• What are the costs involved?
• What can be done to avoid a guardianship?

About Russo Law Group, P.C.

The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Eric or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

When training or competing in an endurance race, do you ever feel like you’re trapped in your head? Are negative thoughts running through your mind distracting you from your goals? Are these thoughts damaging your overall sports performance? Do you have the mental toughness you need to be the best runner you can be?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Michele Ufer, an internationally sought-after expert in sports and management psychology, a successful ultrarunner, and author of the book, Mental Toughness for Runners.

Leadership is defined as, “the ability to create a vision and influence, motivate, inspire and transform others to achieve certain goals towards that vision.” So how does leadership positively or negatively impact your small business?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Ronald K. Stair, Principal and CEO, Creative Plan Designs, Ltd. a CEFEX certified third-party administration firm. Listen to learn leadership best practices for the small business owner.

About Ron

With over forty years of experience in the actuarial consulting, and retirement plan design fields, Ron leads an expert team of credentialed retirement plan consultants and administrators who provide concierge client service to businesses nationwide and around the world. Ron is a member of the National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA), the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and the Conference of Consulting Actuaries

About the Interview

Ron will discuss leadership best practices for the small business owner. He will speak from his own experience having won numerous awards for his Human Resources policies. He will also talk about his philosophy and how he treats his employees. Learn how happy employees provide for happy clients!

About Creative Plan Designs Ltd.

There are many third-party administrators in the NY Metro area, but Creative Plan Designs has just a handful of real competitors. Why so few? Too many firms in this industry work on volume, revenue sharing. and providing the lowest common denominator in service. Is that really who you want managing your retirement savings (one of your largest assets)?

While most third-party administrators position themselves as an employee benefit, we create plans for the employer. We work for business owners and their partners. Our typical client has between 2-50 employees; however, we can handle much larger organizations, and we serve clients across the US and internationally. We create leading-edge plans that work for each business owner’s unique needs-- no cookie-cutter plans! To contact Ron or learn more about Creative Plan Designs Ltd., visit www.cpdltd.com.

Are you an entrepreneur and an endurance athlete? Between work, family and the sport, we are constantly juggling. Then within the sport, we juggle some more! We have to focus on training, nutrition, equipment, and race logistics, it’s easy to get bogged down by all of the details. And it’s even easier to feel completely burnt out by it all. So, what can you do?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Tim Delss, Owner and Head Triathlon Coach at CB Multisport.

About Tim

Tim has been competing in organized sports since he was 5-years-old. Starting in team sports and eventually moving into endurance sports, Tim was first a runner and then progressed into triathlons. His first triathlon was the 2010 Savageman 70.0, rated "The Hardest Triathlon on Earth" by Triathlete Magazine. Since completing his first race he’s immersed himself in the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer, and coach. He served as the Training Coordinator for the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 seasons. For the 2016 season, he was the Vice President and the Club's President for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Additionally, Tim was the IRONMAN Head Coach for IRONMAN Maryland in 2018, as well as, led their First Timers Program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

About the Interview

During this interview, Tim discusses how to juggle work, life, and triathlons. Learn how an endurance athlete can maximize his or her time and training in order to perform at their very best on and off the course.

About CB Multisport

CB Multisport offers personalized endurance sports coaching for athletes of all levels. Whether your goal is to run your first 5k or race at an elite level, we will create a training plan that fits your life and your goals to help you become a smarter, stronger, faster you. To contact Coach Tim or CB Multisport visit: http://www.cbmultisport.com/.

Planning financially for you and your family’s future can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. A living trust can help put your mind at ease and be an invaluable planning tool. But, do you need one?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Frank Buquicchio, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm.

About Frank

Frank earned his law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and was admitted to practice in 1994. He focuses on the areas of Elder Law, Estate and Trust Planning, Veterans Benefits, Trust and Estate Administration, and Real Estate.

Frank has been designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is on the Board of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Frank is a member of the invitation-only NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). He is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations’ Elder Law Committees (Past Co-Chair), and the Suffolk County Bar Association Surrogate’s Court Committee. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (Long Island) and the Chair of their Legal Advisory Committee. Frank is also on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation Long Island Chapter.

About the Interview

A Living Trust can be an invaluable planning tool. Trusts can be utilized for a myriad of reasons including avoiding probate and protecting assets from the cost of long term care. They can also be used to protect a loved one who has special needs. It is a common misconception that trusts are “for rich people”. “Rich” is, of course, a relative term, but you do not have to be financially “rich” for a trust to be helpful in your estate plan.

Frank will discuss the topic trusts and answer common questions such as:

• What is a living trust?
• What’s the difference between a revocable and irrevocable living trust and when should each be used?
• How do living trusts work?
• How can you determine if you need a living trust to protect a loved one with special needs?

About Russo Law Group

The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Frank or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

Let’s face it, in today’s fast-paced world, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done! So when you’re faced with a time crunch, what is the first thing that slides? Your workout. Whether you love to exercise or hate it, how do you ensure you’re maximizing your workout time and getting the most out of the time you invest?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Joel Singer MS, lead coach at MetPro – world-renowned concierge nutrition, fitness & lifestyle coaching company.

About Joel

Joel has a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and has been in the health and wellness industry for 15+ years as a coach, consultant, and educator. He is passionate about nutrition, exercise, and transforming people’s lives through MetPro’s strategy and lifestyle.

About the Interview

Joel will discuss the details of how you can maximize your workout, time, and energy at the gym or on-the-go. Learn how MetPro sets goals for exercise. Hear about the primary tools they use to measure progress or success, the challenges that many individuals face, and how to make exercise a part of your life. In addition, Joel discusses how MetPro designs programming to fit your individual needs and goals. Discover how MetPro determines how much exercise an individual needs over a lifetime and if that amount changes over time. Also, hear firsthand from Hilary herself about her own personal journey with MetPro.

About MetPro

MetPro is a world-renowned concierge nutrition, fitness & lifestyle coaching company. Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. This tactful and personalized approach to health has allowed MetPro’s team of experts to strategically redirect their clients toward achieving their greatest results. To contact Joel or learn more about MetPro, visit metpro.co/onair.

As an endurance athlete, you’re focused on your speed, your form, your mental game, and your goals for the next race, but have you thought about your nutrition? More so, do you know about the importance of minerals, like magnesium, and how they can affect your overall sports performance?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Theresa Seaquist, CEO (Chief Endurance Officer); Science Advisor Endurance Liaison for MOXiLIFE.

Theresa discusses why minerals are so important and how they affect an endurance athlete’s overall sports performance. Learn how Magnesium, a key metabolic mineral, influences a variety of body functions and mechanisms. Discover how macro and micronutrients are the foundation of our energy and building blocks. Hear about how minerals are synergistic activators to 600+ enzymes in our body. Theresa also speaks about Magnesium deficiency and why our society is Magnesium deficient. She explains how hydration and magnesium work with sodium and potassium and the absorption of minerals and unique issues with Magnesium.

Do you have a child with special needs? Are you inundated with thoughts of how you can best plan for his or her future, especially when they reach adulthood?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Deanna Eble, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm.

About Deanna

Deanna is a member of the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and sits on the sections Medicaid committee. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York (2001).

Deanna’s areas of practice include: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Social Security Disability (SSD), Social Security Income (SSI), and Real Estate.

About the Interview

Raising a child with special needs not only brings some physical and mental hurdles, but you also have to deal with the inevitable, your child reaching the age of majority and then what? Many parents are inundated with information from all different sources encouraging a guardianship for their child. Guardianship is not the only option when it comes to your child reach age 18.

Deanna will discuss the topic of special needs planning and answer common questions such as:

• What happens when your child turns 18?
• What government benefits exist?
• What socialization services are available?
• What kind of employment opportunities are available?
• What living arrangements exist?
• How do you plan in advance?

About The Russo Law Group

The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Deanna or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

There was a time, not too long ago, that when you went to a chiropractor, you just got an adjustment. Today, chiropractors offer so much more! From new treatment techniques and full body assessments to hyperbaric chambers and nutrition, chiropractors treat the whole body in order to enhance overall sports performance.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Jeff Poplarski of Sports and Family Chiropractic in Amityville, Long Island.

About Dr. Jeff

Jeffrey E. Poplarski is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He holds the position as Adjunct Full Professor at SUNY Farmingdale State University in the Sports Management and Biology Departments and LIU Post in the Health, Physical Education and Movement Science Departments. His practice is located in Amityville and first offers Chiropractic care, along with massage therapy, cold laser therapy, physical therapy modalities, nutritional counseling, podiatry, sports medicine rehab, sports performance assessments and peak performance personal training.

Dr. Jeff was appointed by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the Chairman of the Practice Rounds and Caddy Committee for 7 U.S. Open Golf Championships. Since 2002, Dr. Jeff has been Chairman of the U.S. Open Golf Championship Wellness Team, totaling 16 years with the USGA. He currently instructs the “First Swing” golf clinic for the handicapped, sponsored by the Eastern Amputee Golf Association. In 2018, Dr. Jeff was also the Chairman of the 2018 Senior U.S. Open Wellness Team at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Dr. Jeff is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He’s also a certified Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional, Fitness Instructor, Golf Coach and Junior Coach Dr. Jeff is Graston Technique Certified and on the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Concussion Registry and an Elite Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). He is also K VEST certified and uses 3D and 6D motion capture technology to fully understand how the body moves. Dr. Jeff is also certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment. (SFMA) He is also certified in BODITRAK a comprehensive education platform on an athlete’s interaction with the ground (GRF) and sports performance.

About the Interview

Dr. Jeff discusses common sports injuries and new techniques to treat patients. Learn how Dr. Jeff assesses endurance athletes in order to improve their overall sports performance. Hear about hyperbaric chamber therapy and how nutrition plays an overall role in sports performance. Discover how chiropractors enhance overall sports performance.

To Contact Dr. Jeff

Visit Dr. Jeff on the web at www.drjeffpoplarski.com, contact him via e-mail at drjpop@gmail.com or call his office at 631-598-7034.

Technology has and continues to change the world. There's one technology center at New York Institute for Technology called the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC). This center, located on Long Island, is changing the way we do business both here and around the world.

About ETIC:

ETIC fosters discovery, cultivating new businesses and products, and trailblazing fresh ideas in technology, engineering, and applied science. ETIC constantly creates partnerships between the academic community and professional organizations. ETIC's goal is to make a difference in IT and cybersecurity, bioengineering and medical devices, and energy and green technologies.

ETIC has 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and facilities. The center is dedicated to supporting its partner companies and offering them access to funding through their investor networks. They also help students become transformative leaders in the field. Further, their goal is to spur the NYC community to develop excitement about scientific advances.

Discussion on HTOA

On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Dr. Michael Nizich was interviewed. Hear what he has to say about how ETIC contribute to the region. He also talked about how the ETIC is preparing the regional workforce. In addition, he discussed students benefit and how the ETIC is making students think about global change.

About the Guest

Michael Nizich is the director of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) and is an adjunct assistant professor of computer science at New York Institute of Technology. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in information technology in a variety of industries, including aviation, education, law enforcement, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. Nizich has held IT leadership positions in both private and publicly held companies.

With more than 10 years of college-level teaching experience, Nizich holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from Long Island University, a master’s degree in Technology Systems Management from Stony Brook University, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Dowling College.

Through ETIC programs, Nizich regularly connects both domestic and international students with internships and full-time positions in cybersecurity. He also directs NYIT’s Center of Academic Excellence for Cybersecurity Education, designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, and serves as a member of the CTEA committee for cybersecurity for Suffolk County Community College.

For more information on ETIC, go to http://www.nyit.edu/etic.

Are you a runner looking for your next challenge? Look no further than the 50 States Endurance Challenge where you compete in a half or full marathon in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kelli Boyer, an avid runner and a 50 States Endurance Challenge finisher!

Kelli's Background

Kelli Boyer is an RRCA-certified running coach, a member of several run-focused organizations such as National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA), the Minority Women’s Marathoners Association (MWMA), Half Fanatics, Marathon Maniacs, 100 Half Marathons Club, a 50-states Half Marathon Club, and is in her fourth year as a proud Balega Socks Impi!!

Kelli was always a recreational runner and ran my first half marathon in 2012 after recovering from a knee injury.  A friend, who just earned his RRCA coaching certification, and offered to train her to run a half marathon.  Her first half was in Pennsylvania, then Florida, DC, and Virginia, and she just kept going.  The journey took over six years and she finished on January 20, 2019.

Kelli had a coach for the first few half marathons, but then joined the local Jeff Galloway training group, to learn and incorporate the run/walk/run method.  She still trains with them today.  Kelli joined a group because she felt like she needed more people to motivate her for that distance.

Along the journey Kelli earned the nickname "Run Pretty", because she typically ran in skirts, pearls, a flower in her hair, and a full face of makeup! The name is also because she never wore the same outfit twice in a race.

About the Interview

Kelli will tell us about her running journey! Hear about her training, her favorite races and how she stayed focus. Learn more about running tips, her nickname and how to accomplish/what it takes to accomplish the 50 States Endurance Challenge!

Contact Kelli

To contact Kelli or learn more about her journey and the 50 States Endurance Challenge follow her on Instagram at http://www.Instagram.com/run_pretty.

You’ve registered for a race – whether it be a triathlon or bicycle event – and now you’re trying to figure out how to transport your bike to your next race destination. What do you do?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Marc Lauzon, Founder of President of TriBike Transport.

Marc will discuss how to transport a bike to your next race. He’ll also compare the cost and effort of transporting your bike with an airline versus transporting with TriBike Transport. Many athletes think they will save money by taking their bike with them when traveling via airline. However, there are many costs involved, including time costs, when taking your bike with you to a race. He will also discuss the new service  launching in 2019: Pack & Ship anytime, anywhere!

Did you know that female leaders who act in ways associated with male leaders – assertive, authoritative, directive – are seen more negatively than males? Unfortunately, this is the case in today’s society. But, The Women’s March, the Me Too Movement, and so much more has empowered women to stand up for what they believe in, take action, and claim their voice in today’s world.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Rhonda Moret, Founder of Elevate For Her.

Rhonda's Background

Rhonda has more than 20 years of experience working in a strategic marketing and business development capacity for some of the world’s most recognized brands including Universal Studios, Subway Restaurants, Nike Golf, the PGA of America, and the PGA TOUR. She has also worked with several high-profile individuals including PGA great Tiger Woods, tennis legend Billie Jean King, NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, MLB Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, New York Times bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki, and yes, even Donald Trump (President of the United States).

With direct hands-on experience working in all areas of the marketing discipline -- from branding, strategic marketing, and design, to digital marketing, special events, public relations, and as a result of her comprehensive knowledge base, Moret is frequently retained by organizations seeking short-term marketing initiatives which ensure long-term results. Her work has garnered her media attention and she has been interviewed by Forbes, The Washington Post, Adobe’s CMO.com, The Business Journal, USA Today, and several other publications and other media outlets.

Rhonda is also a professional speaker, offers one-to-one strategy sessions and VIP days, and hosts mastermind groups exclusively for women looking to be her professional best. She lives in Del Mar, California with her family.

About the Interview

Rhonda will discuss how and why the time is now for empowered women to claim their voice.  She will discuss how women should stand up and speak out. She will talk about how to ask for a raise, the plum project, and find the right mentor.  Rhonda will also go over the greatest obstacle holding women back in the workplace, in society, and within personal relationships and more!

About Elevate For Her

Elevate For Her is a professional development organization offering programming specifically designed for women. Programs include negotiations, personal branding, unconscious bias, personal finance, and even improv. They offer programming to corporations, associations, and on a one-to-one basis. Their subject matter experts include a Stanford Law School professor, Harvard’s first Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and even a well-sought after Hollywood actress. To contact Rhonda or learn more about Elevate For Her, visit www.ElevateForHer.com.

Do you feel stressed in your everyday life? Do you have goals you want to reach, but feel like something always stops you from achieving them? Have you tried creative visualization to reduce stress and reach goals?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eileen Lichtenstein, CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success".

Eileen's Background

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS, is the CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. She is also the author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success". Eileen specializes in personal development and executive coaching- training. This training includes stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication, and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback and early childhood education. She was on the faculty at Hofstra University and CUNY and has years of experience in anger management, parent-centered coaching, EFT tapping and emotional freedom techniques. Eileen’s office and small trainings are in Uniondale, NY. She also works via Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

About the Interview

Eileen will tell us how to harness the power of creative visualization in order to reduce stress and help achieve your goals. She will also speak about the subconscious and daily practices we can employ in order to succeed in our everyday lives. Eileen will also discuss the law of attraction, EFT tapping techniques and more!

About Balance & Power Inc.

Balance & Power Inc. empowers organizations, individuals and families to SOAR to New Heights of Happiness and Productivity! Eileen will help you and your organizations be positive, productive and powerful with effective de-stress, anger management, and communication tools through creative visualization in order to reduce stress and achieve your goals. To contact Eileen or learn more about Balance & Power, Inc., visit www.balanceandpower.com.

Did you know that 7 in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members? Unfortunately, female adolescents and teens with self-esteem issues are prevalent in today’s society.  But, what can you do to help? And, how can girls discover their self worth and self esteem?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Theresa Roden, Founder & Executive Director of i-tri – an inclusive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls.

Theresa's Background

Theresa earned an Education Degree from Stonehill College in MA. She also taught pre-school and Kindergarten at the Hampton Day School for eleven years and later created a Movement & Music Program for their pre-school. Today, she is the Founder and Executive Director of the award winning, i-tri Transformation Through Triathlon Program, which in its 10 year history has grown from 8 girls at one school to this year’s group of close to 200 girls at 10 schools on Long Island.

Theresa was inspired to create the i-tri Program after her own experience of being transformed through triathlon.  She never considered herself an athlete, but at 35-years-old she decided to try and complete the Block Island Triathlon. As she began to train, she discovered so much about herself. When she crossed the finish line, she felt like a totally different person! Theresa finally liked herself and appreciated her body for its accomplishments instead of constantly criticizing it for not being a certain shape and size.

A few years later she began to think, what if she had learned all of this when she was 12 instead of 35? And, what a different experience she would have had in life. From there, i-tri was formed.

About the Interview

Theresa will discuss the importance of helping girls discover their self worth and self esteem through body positivity, empowerment, self-respect and more! Learn how i-tri was founded and its future plans for expansion. Also, hear how the program works, its unique approach and how it integrates STEM activities. Theresa will also talk more about i-tri’s 10th Anniversary, fund raising opportunities and success stories!

About i-tri

Based in Suffolk County, Long Island, i-tri is an inclusive, community-based program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls. Through a curriculum of physical fitness, family outreach, nutrition classes and self-esteem workshops, affirming respect, responsibility, teamwork and dedication, as well as the sport of triathlon, i-tri girls develop healthy habits and healthy attitudes, which last a lifetime. To contact Theresa or learn more about i-tri visit www.itrigirls.org.

Does work hurt? Are you unhappy at your current job? Do you want to make a change, but don’t know how? What can you do to start healing your relationship with work?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Rebecca Le Vine, a work relationship healer and author of, “Work Hurts – 3 Steps to Healing Your Relationship With Work.”

Rebecca's Background

As a Talent Acquisition specialist for nearly 20 years, Rebecca developed unique insight to the causes of work dissatisfaction and how people respond to it. With it, she developed a system to change that dynamic and, in so doing, transformed her own career. Now, for the last ten years, Rebecca has used that proficiency to help others do the same. Unlike most career counselors, she takes a holistic approach to career satisfaction that aligns your desires, needs, talents and spirit. She is a Work Relationship Healer, helping women in management experience joy, fulfillment, inspiration & prosperity through a healthy relationship with work.

About the Interview

If you are unhappy at work or if work hurts, it’s time to talk about the pain you feel and understand what is causing your pain.  It is also time to make it stop hurting and heal your relationship with work. A holistic approach, focusing on your gifts, desires, needs, and spirit, will help you have a healthy relationship with work.

Rebecca discusses why we keep the secret of work hurt. How it doesn’t serve us or meet our needs. She talks about why work hurts and how we are not working in alignment with our gift and talents. She even touches upon why we need to talk about the pain in order to create lasting change, move away from it and see possibilities ahead.

About Rebecca Le Vine

While Work Relationship Healer is Rebecca’s chosen title, she is a Career Consultant and Coach helping women in management make work, work for them. Her clients get confidential, one-on-one counsel, in a process that heals, plans, motivates and inspires. To contact Rebecca or learn more about her new book, Work Hurts, visit https://www.Rebeccalevine.org.

Riding a bike 20 mph feels fast. Sometimes, as a cyclist or triathlete, you find yourself going in excess of 35 mph, but could you imagine riding your bike at 183+ MPH? Could you imagine the lightning speed you would have to endure to get to that speed on a bike?

On this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, meet the fastest cyclist in the world, Denise Korenek. Denise is the CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems and two-time Guinness World Book Record Holder – Project Speed / Team FireCycle. 

About Denise

Denise broke the overall Paced Bicycle Land Speed Record in September 2018 by riding her bicycle 183.9 mph! This broke the 23 year long held men’s record by 17mph!  She is a mother of three. Denise is also the second generation CEO of her family security business in San Diego California.

About the Interview

During the interview, she talks about the experience. She discusses how to physically and mentally train for an event like this.  And you’ll learn what she plans on doing next!

On Hilary Topper on Air, Denise Korenek will speak about the barriers and obstacles that she faced in order to become the fastest cyclist in the world, and how she was able to overcome them.

“She is truly an inspiration,” said Hilary Topper, host of the show.

Do you want to write a novel, but not sure how? Do you have the perfect story, but when it comes time to write it all out, you get stuck?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Peter G. Pollak, Author, and Owner of Expendable Man Publishing.

Are you a fan of pop art? Do you love Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Banksy? Want to start your pop art collection, but not sure where to begin?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Jaffe, Owner, and Founder of Pop International Galleries.

Jeff’s Background

Jeff came to the USA in the early ’80s after leaving South Africa during the apartheid years. He then earned an MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Art Academy near Detroit, and eventually set up a studio and settled in New York City where he has lived and worked in the visual arts ever since.

Straddling the art world, both as a gallerist and as an artist, Jeff has a keen understanding of what collectors want and need. Through the relationships Pop forges and the reputation it continues to build, the collections they help grow to tend to remain with people for many years…sometimes even generations. What they do adds value and substance to their lives in both subtle and profound ways, and consequently, he is convinced that as families grow, so should their art collections!

About the Interview

Hear from Jeff on how Pop International fills a much-needed niche in New York, as it is the only street-level gallery with this unique, fun, and important focus. Discover the diversity and depth of Pop’s inventory and why it makes it an excellent springboard for younger people to begin collecting. Learn how Pop serves as a dynamic source for more seasoned and experienced collectors.

Jeff will discuss collecting – fears and tears. How to buy what you love, but only if you can afford it. When not to buy for investment, especially if you are starting. Learn how to develop a relationship with a reputable art gallery/dealer to build a collection. And, discover how Pop is continually finding new artists to represent and listen as Jeff explains the next art movement.

About Pop International Galleries

Pop International Galleries strives to de-mystify the art buying experience. They aim to facilitate a uniquely fun art buying “event” that brings world-class artists, in an ethically managed, relaxed and accessible environment, to collectors from around the globe. To contact Jeff or learn more about Pop International Galleries, visit www.popinternational.com.

What kind of parent lies to turn their kids against the other parent? Parental alienation happens more often than you think. According to Divorce Magazine, more than 13.4 % of parents going through a divorce believe they are being alienated from at least one child. So, what can you do?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jordan E. Trager, Associate Attorney at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. The law firm has an affiliation with the non-profit, Parental Alienation Awareness Organization.

Jordan’s Background

Jordan has over 20 years of litigation experience handling matrimonial and family law matters. As a result, he is an experienced divorce and family law mediator. Jordan has tried numerous complex divorce and Family Court cases on a wide range of issues. These include custody, orders of protection and parental alienation cases.  He has prepared and negotiated numerous divorce settlements on behalf of his clients.  Jordan has handled a multitude of divorce mediation matters involving complex custody and parenting issues.  He is leader of the local Parental Alienation Awareness Organization. Jordan conducts and supervises monthly group meetings as an affiliate of the organization.

About the Interview

Families affected by Parental Alienation can suffer the most in a divorce. Learn more about Parental Alienation: what it is, how to recognize it, how to best respond to it, and what factors courts consider to be significant.

Jordan will discuss remedies of Parental Alienation. This includes therapeutic visitation, supervised visitation, changes in child custody, suspension of child support payments and contempt of court orders. You’ll also hear about examples. Discover how family dynamics are altered, and the impact on an alienated child. In addition, learn how the effects of parental alienation can be treated therapeutically. Hear also about the phenomenon of parental alienation from a legal perspective.

About Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., a highly respected matrimonial and family law firm, is located in Great Neck, NY.  With considerable experience, the firm’s lawyers are assertive litigators of laws using intelligent and creative solutions for all matters, and empathetic to the sensitive nature of every case. To contact Jordan or learn more about Parental Alienation Awareness Organization and Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., visit www.lawjaw.com.

Are you sick of being in pain? Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or you’re an athlete that is hurting, feeling pain can disrupt your daily life, your fitness goals, and be incredibly debilitating. But, did you know that vibration and heat therapy can alleviate pain?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Shaquille Walker, Co-Founder of MyoStorm.

Are you sick and tired of getting injured when training for a major event – be it an Ironman, triathlon or half of full marathon? It’s so frustrating! And, it can easily set your training back. All of that hard work, only to be derailed by an injury! How can you avoid training injuries and if you do get injured, what can you do to help alleviate the pain?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Dr. Jon DeGorter of Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care.

Dr. DeGorter's Background

Dr. DeGorter has treated many professional and amateur athletes of almost every sport. His interest in sports rehabilitation and recovery has prepared him to work with all types of athletes such as triathletes, marathoners, swimmers, cyclists, ice skaters, hockey players, body builders and weekend warriors. A Long Island native, Dr. DeGorter graduated from Life University with honors in 2012. He grew up playing almost every sport.

And, he knows many of the mechanics that go into each sport which gives him the knowledge to treat a wide range of injuries. He believes the spine can be the root of many problems, but also that extremity and other nerve entrapments can hinder an athlete’s performance. These must be worked on to reach optimal performance. Dr. DeGorter is certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique.

About the Interview

During this interview, Dr. DeGorter discusses how to avoid training injuries. He also talks about treatments that can help get you back to your sport more quickly. Learn more about repetitive injuries, training injuries, plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel versus acute injuries. Discover how active release techniques, Graston techniques, and more can help you get back in the game!

About Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care

Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care prides itself in understanding the human body and its movement. They combine chiropractic manipulations, soft tissue techniques such as trigger point work, cross-friction massage, ART, therapeutic modalities, as well as functional and strength training to help you reach your goal.

These can be manipulation, stretching, strengthening, cardiovascular exercise, or any other modalities needed to thoroughly cover all the bases. Their multidisciplinary approach leaves no stone unturned. And their approach is as unique as you are. To contact Dr. DeGorter or Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care visit: https://jonaschiropractic.com/.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Now is the time to start thinking about Mother’s Day gift ideas. What’s the perfect gift to show that you care?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Esther Fortunoff, President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry.

Esther's Background

Esther was born into a legendary retail family and devoted her career to developing the Fortunoff brand into one of the largest American jewelry retailers in the world. She is an award-winning jewelry authority and leader in the industry. She began her career at Fortunoff as a teen, and over a 30-year period, became Executive Vice President helping turn Fortunoff into a New York institution beloved by millions.

During her tenure, Esther led her team of buyers to achieve more than $120 million in jewelry and watch sales annually. She directed the buying of precious gemstones, diamonds and pearls, and the design and manufacture of proprietary jewelry collections.

Today, Esther is the President of FortunoffJewelry.com, the e-commerce website launched in 2010, which features a finely curated selection of jewelry for women, children and men. FortunoffJewelry.com also includes a blog where Esther highlights how to incorporate timeless pieces from her various collections into one’s own personal wardrobe.

A pioneer in the diamond and jewelry industry, Esther has received numerous awards and is also an active member of the Long Island community and participates in many civic and charitable organizations.

About the Interview

Esther will discuss the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas. Learn about jewelry trends, best sellers, classic items and more!

About Fortunoff Fine Jewelry

Fortunoff Fine Jewelry was founded in 1922 by Max and Clara Fortunoff as an East New York housewares store which quickly grew to become an iconic brand noted for quality, selection, service and value – eventually opening its Long Island superstore in Westbury in 1964. Throughout the years, generations of customers have come to trust Fortunoff as the go-to destination for their most precious purchases to mark special occasions. Fortunoff Fine Jewelry distinguishes itself with unique designs of fine jewelry from classics to trendy and modern. Its name is synonymous with quality, selection, service and value. To contact Esther or learn more about Fortunoff Fine Jewelry visit www.fortunoffjewelry.com.

For the baby boomers, there are many concerns from being a caregiver for their parents to planning for their own retirement. How do seniors access quality long-term care and how can they afford it? How can the Medicaid program help? What planning should be done in advance of a crisis to avoid or minimize the loss of assets and more importantly, the loss of dignity?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Vincent J. Russo, Managing Shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s signature elder law, special needs and estate planning law firm.

Vincent's Background

Vincent is a Founding Member, Fellow and Fifth President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is a Founding Member and First President of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Additionally, he is the only NAELA member to receive the prestigious President’s Award twice and is also a member of the invitation only, NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP).

He is a Trustee and was the Founding Chair of the NAELA Foundation. Vincent is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is a Founding Member and Past Chair of the Elder Law Section and Co-Chair of the Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA).

Vincent is a Co-Founder of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and Past Board Member and President of the Guardianship Corporation of Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of ElderCounsel, LLC.

Vincent is a Co-Founder of the Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation and the Theresa Academy of Performing Arts for Children with Special Needs, which were established in memory of his daughter, Theresa. He also created and co-hosts Family Comes First, a television on cable TV, which has won Three Telly Awards.

He is admitted to the New York, Massachusetts and Florida State bars and is the co-author of New York Elder Law and Special Needs Practice (Thomson Reuters).

Vincent is a nationally recognized speaker and noted authority on Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning. His distinction in Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning has made him one of the most prominent attorneys in his field.

About Interview

Vincent will discuss how to take care of a parent at home and afford the care the parent needs. Learn how to avoid losing your life savings in a nursing home. Vincent will also talk about how to plan for retirement and protect your retirement funds for your next generation. Also hear about Vincent's television show, Family Comes First, on the Catholic Faith Network and the Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation, a nonprofit serving children with special needs.

About Russo Law Group, P.C.

Russo Law Group, P.C. is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for knowledge and experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., their caring and compassionate staff has been involved in literally thousands of cases. The firm’s experience is your protection. To contact Vincent or learn more about Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

Are you a business owner? Do you feel yourself getting bogged down by your business’s day-to-day operations? Are you losing sleep because while you’re great at what you do, the behind the scenes responsibilities that come with owning a successful business are overwhelming?  In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes have immense opportunities to leverage "intelligent operations" to take their business to the next level. Want to learn how?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Ash Anand, President & CEO, Lotus Group of Companies, USA and Jeremy Roberts, VP of Sales and Operations, Lotus Analytics - a global professional services organization that bridges technology with human intelligence.

Ash's Background

Ash Anand is the President and CEO of the Lotus Group of Companies, based in Warrensburg, NY. He was born in Bihar, India, and has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Studies (1993-96) and is a Six Sigma - Black Belt, Quality Control, from Alliance University (2007-2009). After having worked for nearly 13 years at several high-profile companies he pursued his true entrepreneurial dream and established Lotus Analytics in 2009, the flagship company of what would become Lotus Group of Companies, USA.

The maxim of the Lotus Group, “Connecting Proven Solutions with Superior Innovation,” is an inherent belief of Ash, who spends hours conceptualizing strategies and executing them. He is a thorough team player and believes that with the help of his team, the Lotus Group can attain new heights and be truly invincible. Ash believes Lotus can proficiently create sustainable value for clients using its knowledge and know-how in consulting, technology and managed business services through “high-performance business strategy.” He plans to not only expand into newer markets, but also strengthen their position in the current market, using exceptional and precise delivery systems to advance overall operational performance.

Jeremy's Background

Jeremy is Lotus Analytics' Vice President, Sales and Operations and is the in-house all-round enthusiast. He has more than a decade of experience working with CEOs, senior managers and industry experts to enhance sales performance and expand distribution into new markets. Prior to joining Lotus Analytics, he worked for a wireless company where he enhanced operational effectiveness, established a formal talent management program to serve more than 150 employees, executed a strategic expansion plan which tripled the company’s size, and created deep relationships with professionals within and outside of the business.

Jeremy has been featured in a variety of publications. He has shared how tactical decision making supported by data analytics is a proven method to grow a business’ bottom line. Jeremy has delivered speeches to small business leaders and entrepreneurs covering a variety of topics, from human resource management to operational effectiveness.

About the Interview

Ash and Jeremy will discuss how businesses of all sizes have immense opportunities to leverage top-talent and industrialized business intelligence to achieve greater business success. Also, they will discuss how Lotus Analytics got its start, how it’s grown, the services they offer and more. Learn about “Intelligent Operations” and how people are succeeding at work and eliminating unnecessary stress by leveraging technological solutions that are backed by human expertise.

About Lotus Analytics

Lotus Analytics’ high-performance business strategies build on our expertise in consulting, technology and managed business services to help customers perform at the highest levels, so they can create sustainable value for their clients. Using our industry knowledge, service-offering expertise and technology capabilities, we identify new business/market trends and develop solutions to help clients grow in many departments, like finance, inventory management, human resources, consulting, logistics management, IT, fraud prevention and more. Lotus Analytics is the only company with such a comprehensive suite of services and solutions in the U.S.; its offerings are truly one-of-a-kind. To contact Ash or Jeremy or learn more about Lotus Analytics visit https://lotusanalytics.com.

Property taxes can be extraordinarily expensive, especially with Long Island’s high tax rates compared to the rest of New York. While property taxes are needed to pay for services, and it is fair that they are charged to residents, you should never be expected to pay more than your fair share of taxes. So, how do you challenge your tax bill and save money?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Jeff Gold, Managing Partner at Gold Benes, LLP.

Jeff's Background

Jeff is a graduate of the State University at Binghamton and Fordham Law School. He is the managing partner of Gold Benes, LLP, a 12-attorney law firm in Bellmore New York. Jeff is a former member of The Nassau County Board of Assessors, as well as a former Commissioner of the Nassau County Civil Service Commission. For the past 17 years, Jeff has lectured across the County on a wide variety of subjects related to assessment, reassessment and tax grievance issues.  He is the Founder and Administrator of one of Nassau County’s largest and most influential Facebook groups ­ Nassau Grieve Your Tax Assessment Free ­ where he answers assessment and grievance related questions for the group’s nearly 25,000 members.

About the Interview

Jeff will discuss the countywide reassessment. He will talk about the need for reassessment and its purpose.  Jeff will also explain why residents should grieve their tax assessment this year, even if they think the County has accurately assessed their property. In addition, he will show how simple it is to file on your own.  Also, Jeff will speak about the class action lawsuit filed against the County, and his 25,000 member Facebook group.

About Gold Benes, LLP

Gold Benes, LLP is a full service Bellmore based law practice.  The firm has become well known for handling Nassau County tax grievances for a flat rate of $250 rather than taking a percentage of any reduction received. To contact Jeff or learn more about Gold Benes, LLP visit www.goldbenes.com.

Data breaches happen almost every day. And yet, very few of us know how to protect ourselves from malware, randomware and other internet data breaches. How to Protect Yourself from a Data Breach is the topic for this week’s episode of Hilary Topper on Air.

Karl’s Background

Karl Kispert is a principal at Grassi & Co, the 68th largest accounting firm in the United States. Grassi & Co. is a premier professional service organization specializing in auditing, tax, technology and business consulting services. Grassi & Co. has offices in New York City, Long Island, White Plains, NY and Park Ridge, NJ. They also have offices around the world through their association with Moore Stephens International.

Karl’s role is the principal of the Cyber and Information Security Practice at the firm. He has more than 28 years experience managing and delivering information risk management, internal audit, regulatory and compliance programs, information security and technology risk management projects. His experience spans across many industry verticals for both domestic and international clients.

About the Interview

As you listen to Hilary Topper on Air, Karl will discuss how a breach occurs. He will also talk about how often they occur and why some of these breaches matter to all of us. In addition, Karl will give us some interesting facts on cyber security. And we’ll learn how we can protect ourselves from malware, ransomware and more!

Listen in and learn how you can protect yourself!

You can find out more about Grassi & Co. by going to their website at www.grassicpas.com.

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Are you a new or seasoned runner, cyclist or swimmer? Do you have a coach or are you thinking about hiring one? Wonder if it’s worth the investment?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Tim Delss, Owner and Head Triathlon Coach at CB Multisport.

Tim's Background

Tim has been competing in organized sports since he was 5-years-old. Starting in team sports and eventually moving into endurance sports, Tim was first a runner and then progressed into triathlons. His first triathlon was the 2010 Savageman 70.0, rated "The Hardest Triathlon on Earth" by Triathlete Magazine. Since completing his first race he’s immersed himself in the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer and coach. He served as the Training Coordinator for the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 seasons. For the 2016 season, he was the Vice President and the Club's President for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Additionally, Tim was the IRONMAN Head Coach for IRONMAN Maryland in 2018, as well as, led their First Timers Program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

About the Interview

During this interview, Tim discusses how to get the most out of your endurance sports lifestyle. Whether your goal is to tackle a new distance or event, he talks about how you can improve by training consistently and intelligently, as well as, how a coach can help you achieve your goals. He also talks about why he coaches, why someone should hire a coach, how someone can improve if they can’t hire a coach, and more!

About CB Multisport

CB Multisport offers personalized endurance sports coaching for athletes of all levels. Whether your goal is to run your first 5k or race at an elite level, we will create a training plan that fits your life and your goals to help you become a smarter, stronger, faster you. To contact Coach Tim or CB Multisport visit: http://www.cbmultisport.com/.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Tim's interview!

It’s tax season and instead of getting a return you owe a large sum of money to the government! What do you do? How can you settle your tax debts with the IRS or NYS tax department?

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Terence Smolev, who serves as Counsel at Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy & Fenchel, PC – a New York law firm advising and representing institutional, corporate, municipal and individual clients with more than 90 years of combined experience in tax litigation.

Terry’s Background

Terry has been practicing Tax Trusts and Estate law since 1970. As an accountant and attorney, he started his practice with the accounting firm, Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co (now KPMG) in 1969. For many years he has also represented special education students and acted as a Hearing officer in special education matters.

Terry has a long history of involvement in tax matters. He has been a member of the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner’s Small Business Advisory Committee. In addition he has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University teaching all areas of law in the Business School and Estate Planning in the Law School. He currently lectures at the Washington College of Law of the American University about Criminal Tax Fraud.

Terry served as Counsel to The North Merrick UFSD for many years, was the President of the Board of Directors of the Hamlet community in Jericho, New York, long time member of the Board of Trustees of Hofstra University, and a member of the Board of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. In addition, he serves on the Board of the Gurwin Jewish Health Care Foundation, the Board of Directors of the New York City Police Museum as Vice Chair and Counsel, and the American University Washington College of Law Dean’s Advisory Committee.

About the Interview

Terry will discuss tax controversies and audits. He will also talk about the kind of trouble people can get into, offers in compromise, installment agreements, civil and criminal penalties and more. In addition, hear about infamous tax cheats!

About Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy & Fenchel, PC

Delivering superior legal services and personal attention to clients large and small, Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy & Fenchel, PC is a New York law firm advising and representing institutional, corporate, municipal and individual clients. Their knowledgeable attorneys possess skilled experience in all tax-related matters including:

• Business Organization and Operation
• Tax Controversies / Audits
• Tax Certiorari
• Estate and Gift Planning
• Estate and Trust Taxation
• Not-for-Profit Creation and Operation

To contact Terry or learn more about Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy & Fenchel, PC visit https://www.bhpp.com/.

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Are you a parent? Do you worry about how to help your child get ahead and succeed in today’s fast-paced world? The latest findings from the Pew Research Center have the US in 38th place out of 71 countries when it comes to math scores and 24th place when it comes to science. And in 1990, the US ranked sixth in the world for its levels of education and health — 21 spots ahead of where it is today.

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Ben Parris, Owner of Ben Parris Tutoring. Ben is a New York State-certified award-winning educator. He is also a community outreach instructor and media trainer for NASA. With a background in business, science and English, he has done formal k-12 and corporate training for decades as well as informal education in the museum field and for the Walt Disney Company. He has worked with the National Science Advisor, BNL Director, top science challenge coaches, and top urban planners. As a Long Island community leader, he has planned, approved, and supervised additions to Museum Row, including the restoration of Nunley’s Carousel.

Hear from Ben on how to keep your child competitive in a changing world. Being competitive should never be about a fanatical need to win, but rather a character-driven, sustained drive to find a successful and comfortable life in a world moving at the speed of technology. It requires a skillset and a mindset that can be learned and needs to be learned in place of the bewildering and distracting environment that our children find themselves in, which can sink even the most promising young minds. Others are preparing themselves this way and you can’t afford not to.

Ben will discuss how education has been changing in recent years, what the consequences of those changes are, what can be done to correct the problems and keep pace with this changing landscape, and more!

To contact Ben or learn more about Ben Parris Tutoring, visit https://www.benparris.com/tutoring/.

Looking for your next race? Then you don’t want to miss this interview with Tony Sylor, Team Director of Once Again Racing & President/Founder of Sam Patch Promotions, Inc.  Hear about the Once Again Racing Team presented by Once Again Nut Butter and the races they participate in. Learn more about gravel races – what they are, what to expect and how to participate. If you’re an athlete looking for a challenge, then don’t miss this episode of Hilary Topper On Air! 

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When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? One that fueled your day ahead and made you reach your full potential? Can’t recall?

In to this episode of Hilary Topper On Air Hilary interviews, Brooks Branch, CEO of Sleep Club or JoinSleepClub.com.

Brooks’ Background

Brooks Branch, CEO of Sleep Club, is an award-winning creative visionary, who, along with his company Incubrand, specializes in launching global entertainment ventures involving film, new media, merchandising and other interactive touch-points. His previous company Creative Branding Group provided intellectual property development, trend predictions, multi-media entertainment and branding leadership to high profile companies. A rare mix of creative talent and business savvy, Brooks has a genuine ability to generate radical ideas involving a wide variety of visible partners and carry them through to fruition. Most often these projects involve broad strategizing as well as packaging and launching various new brands, studios, networks, record companies and even fashion houses in creative ways that optimize cache, build trust and generate new revenue streams.

About the Interview

We live in a time where we cram more and more into a day and stress seems to be boiling over. Sleep is a simple way to get a handle on it which is why Sleep Club was created – so you can finally get a good night’s sleep!

About Sleep Club

Sleep Club offers original content, curated resources, and products celebrating what can be achieved with a good night’s sleep. Learn how sleep impacts every aspect of your life and some of Sleep Club’s favorite products that keep you sleeping well, waking up refreshed and ready to go. If you want to finally get a good night’s sleep in order to wake up and live an energized, healthy life, then this episode is for you!

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Do you want to lose weight? Are you a serial dieter? Have you tried diet after diet and nothing works? Or even worse, did you lose the weight, but you can’t sustain it? Have the pounds just packed back on? Metabolic Profiling is the answer to your weight loss dreams!

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interview Angelo Poli, Transformation Specialist and creator of MetPro.

Angelo’s Background

Angelo Poli, an internationally recognized expert in the field of body transformations. He is also the author of the book, “Metabolic Profiling”. Angelo pioneers the evaluation-based approach to weight management. His weight loss method is hailed as “…a foolproof diet plan.” Angelo has spent much of his career as a motivational speaker. He regularly talks at top hospitals and colleges. His prestigious clientele includes NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, among other elite athletes, models, businessmen, serial entrepreneurs and politicians.

About the Interview

Listen as Angelo explains how Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) works to help people with their weight loss goals. This method analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals.

A tactful and personalized approach to health has allowed MetPro’s clients achieve their greatest results. Angelo will also discuss how this tailored nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle coaching is the best way to lose weight and keep it off for good!

Hear about Hilary’s personal weight loss journey with MetPro. If you’re a busy executive or a weekend warrior, learn how to transform into the best version of yourself! If you want to lose weight and feel great, this episode is for you! 

About MetPro

Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. This tactful and personalized approach to health has allowed Poli and his highly respected team the ability to strategically redirect their clients toward achieving their greatest results.  To contact Angelo or learn more about MetPro, visit https://www.metpro.co/.

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John Sculley knows a thing or two about billion-dollar businesses. As the former CEO of Pepsi and Apple, he has worked with various brands to create products that customers love!

During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, John will be discussing the focus from products to customers and how that will affect the companies of today and tomorrow. He will also cover topics from his latest book, “Moonshot!: Game-Changing Strategies to Build Billion-Dollar Businesses!”  

If you’re interested in taking your business to the billion-dollar level, tune in to this episode!

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If you are fan of science fiction, you won’t want to miss this episode of Hilary Topper on Air. Hilary speaks with author, Ben Parris. Ben’s Wade of Aquatine ebook spent 20 weeks on the Amazon Kindle Bestseller List: Top 5 in the categories Fantasy and Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, and War.  Although best known for his writing, Ben is also a museum design consultant and was one of the first educators invited to join the NASA Solar System Ambassadors program.

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During this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary is joined by Matt Long, NYC FireFighter, who ran the NYC Marathon in under 3:13 in 2005 and had a stellar Ironman performance in Lake Placid. That same year, he was crushed by a bus during the NYC Transit Strike and within four years, after numerous surgeries and rehabilitation, Matt went on to become a marathoner once again and an Ironman at Lake Placid.

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Dr. Kara Alaimo is a former communicator at the United Nations and in the Obama administration who now teaches Public Relations at Hofstra University and consults on global PR campaigns.

She just wrote the bestselling book Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication, which breaks the world into 10 cultural clusters and explains how to communicate in each of them.

In today’s episode, I’ll talk to Kara about how to adapt communication strategies and workplace behavior for different global markets.

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What cutting-edge technologies are making the biggest impact on sports? How does Olympic Team USA leverage their technological know-how? And what are some of the challenges it faces? Mounir Zok, Director of Technology and Innovation for the US Olympic Committee, sheds some light onto these questions and shares insights into some of the projects that Team USA is working on in preparation for future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Since running more than 22 marathons and over 75 ultra-marathons Craig Slagel has designed an application that brings running technology to the next level. Craig is the Founder and CEO of Leaping Coyote, a Vancouver based company that creates mobile applications to promote health and fitness with innovative projects that push the envelope in game design, technology, and storytelling.

The company founded RunGo; an application designed the help users with their daily fitness routine. The application offers runners with a unique experience, by allowing them to make their own routes as well as follow them with turn-by-turn voice navigations. The application also offers runners with the opportunity to find other routes within major cities such as Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angelos, Boston, New York, Chicago, London, UK, and Sydney, Australia.

Want to know more? Tune into this episode to learn all about Craig’s unique story and how to discover new places to run! 

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Are you a female executive and a mom? Do you struggle with work-life balance? A recent study by the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) found that more than 50% of workers say that work conflicts with life responsibilities at least two or three times per week. Due to this, about 40% of women have delayed having children.

About the interview

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Eileen Lichtenstein, CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. and author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success."

Eileen will tell us how today’s technology has impacted work-life integration. She’ll offer advice to mom executives on how they can better manage their work-life balance. Eileen will also discuss ways in which female entrepreneurs can disconnect to reduce stress and restore balance to their lives. In addition, she will provide real-life case studies and concrete tips that executive moms can practice in order to keep a well-maintained work-life integration.

About Eileen Lichtenstein

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS, is the CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. She is also the author of "SOAR! with Resilience®: The Interactive Book for Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Success."

Eileen specializes in personal development and executive coaching- training. This training includes stress and anger reduction management, life and career coaching, effective communication, and career challenges. Her background includes bio-feedback and early childhood education.

She was on the faculty at Hofstra University and CUNY and has years of experience in anger management, parent-centered coaching, EFT tapping and emotional freedom techniques. Eileen’s office and small trainings are in Uniondale, NY. She also works via the Internet and onsite. She has facilitated interactive trainings within medical, educational, and corporate environments.

About Balance & Power

Balance & Power Inc. empowers organizations, individuals and families to SOAR to New Heights of Happiness and Productivity! Eileen will help you and your organization be positive, productive and powerful with effective de-stress, anger management, and communication tools. To contact Eileen or learn more about Balance & Power, Inc., visit www.balanceandpower.com.

As an endurance athlete, do you stay away from sugar? Or is it part of your regular intake? Is sugar bad for your training and overall performance? What’s the truth about sugar?

About the interview:

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Kevin Hanover, Founder & Head Coach HBodyLab LLC.

Kevin will discuss sugar and how and when to use it in endurance sports. He will share the truth about what best fuels and athletes. Learn how sugar impacts your training, how much you should or should not consume, what purpose it serves and more!

Background

Kevin was born & raised on the south shore of Boston, MA where he spent his childhood playing hockey, soccer, and skiing. He learned to find balance in his schedule early on as he worked multiple summer jobs & winter evenings throughout high school. He stayed on the east coast attending UVM majoring in early childhood development and coaching amateur skiers & snowboarders.

Post-college, Kevin found himself marveling at the big city and moved into NYC in 2005. In 2007 his roommate mentioned an ad for a private gym opening in midtown and Kevin immersed himself into the fitness industry spending long hours building his clientele. In 2009 he noticed a growing trend of endurance athletes that were coming to him with minor injuries that were also lacking strength & mobility. Thus HBodyLab was created. He then spent the next 8 years growing his business, mostly in small boutique cycling studios where the majority of endurance athletes in the city train, earning his stripes as an elite strength coach & helping endurance athletes reach their goals all over the world.

When his daughter turned two years old in 2018, he decided it was time to pack up and move the family to sunny Colorado. Currently, Kevin is loving mountain life & building business all over the world.

He is an ISSA certified elite strength coach with continuing education in sports nutrition, cycling & run biomechanics and fitness therapy. Kevin works with beginner triathletes, elite national trail runners, 70.3 world qualifiers, 140.6 Kona qualifiers, duathlon national & world championship qualifiers & ITU short course pro athletes. Kevin spent 2019 as a Team USA athlete and raced the ITU duathlon world championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

About HBodyLab

HBodyLab provides custom strength & endurance programs through Training Peaks & video clips that allow flexibility & a fully coached platform for athletes of all abilities. To contact Kevin or learn more about HBodyLab, visit www.hbodylab.com.

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir? Do you have a story to tell, but you’re too afraid to tell it because you’re not well-known? Memoirs like “Becoming -- Michelle Obama” sell well because readers are hungry for stories that inspire and/or take place in exotic places and times. But you don’t need to be famous to write a memoir…

How to Write a Memoir

In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Peter G. Pollak, Author, and Owner of Expendable Man Publishing.

Peter will discuss what it takes in order to write a memoir. Peter will touch upon who should write a memoir and what types of memoirs are successful today. He’ll also speak about how to get started, preferred length, writer’s block and more!

For Peter Pollak's book, you can get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Write-Memoir-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B084P3DSQ3/

Peter Pollak's Background

Born in upstate New York, the son of Holocaust survivors, ten years ago he reinvented himself as a novelist. This was after having had successful careers as a journalist, educator, and entrepreneur.

Now, as an author, Peter continues to follow the recipe of his early achievements. His formula begins with having a clearly-defined goal and developing a plan so that each day moves him closer to that goal. His goal at the moment is to be traditionally published. He works on his writing seven days a week and while he recognizes that perfection is impossible, he is always open to improving his craft.

Peter maintains a website where he reviews books and posts commentary on the writing life. He is also a monthly contributor to LateLastNightBooks.com, and has been on various panels and given talks on writing at a number of writers’ conferences and workshops. To contact Peter or learn more about 10 Things You Need to Know to Write a Novel, Expendable Man Publishing or view his writings visit https://www.petergpollak.com.

zoe lewis

On today's episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Zoë Lewis, performer. The interview focuses on Zoë's work, her life, and her career.

Zoë is known around the world as being an amazing performer and playing vintage jazz, world beat grooves on anything from the piano to the spoons!

Background on Zoë Lewis

Originally from the UK, she’s called Provincetown her home for the last 28 years. She's traveled to over 70 countries picking up musical grooves and stories along the way. She released ten albums of original material.  Zoë has toured with Judy Collins, the Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, Nanci Griffiths and has even opened for Pat Benetar on the ukulele!  

Her Work

Her “Small is Tremendous” CD was signed to Judy Collins’ Wildflower record label. Another song was signed to Putumayo records and became #1 in the satellite radio kids charts for 18 weeks. She has won numerous songwriting awards and her songs have appeared on Broadway, in documentaries, movie soundtracks, and in commercials.

She created and starred in two musicals; SNAIL ROAD and ACROSS THE POND which was staged in Provincetown to packed houses. She leads a theatrical 1920's SPEAKEASY which has become a big hit with the Cape Cod summer crowds performing prohibition-era jazz.

Zoë has played at numerous music festivals, teaches musical workshops, performs on Olivia cruises, and takes her show to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico every winter.

As much known these days for her storytelling as for her songs, her performances are upbeat and fun. Some say they are almost circus-like yet poignant and oftentimes political. Zoë is an entertainer from a bygone age.

Her newest album

Zoe's 10th album of swing, folk and world-beat grooves on piano, uke and guitar joined by a stellar band. Clever songwriting delivered with a British sense of humor. Upbeat and intelligent and perfect for all ages. LISTEN / BUY

How can you stand out? How do you take your passion and turn it into profit?

In this special edition of Hilary Topper on Air, Lisa Gordon, Executive VP of HJMT Public Relations Inc., interviews Hilary about her newly released book,  Branding in a Digital World - How to Take an Integrated Marketing Approach to Building a Business.

About Hilary

Hilary JM Topper, MPA, is a 30+ year public relations veteran. She runs both HJMT Public Relations Inc., a full-service public relations and social media agency, and HJMT Media Company, where she curates two blogs and a podcast. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University and has been teaching there for six years. In her spare time, she trains for triathlons. Topper’s first book,  Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media, but were afraid to ask...Building Your Business Using Consumer Generated Media was published in 2009.

About the Interview

Hear from Hilary as she discusses her new book, how she first came up with the idea, and the writing and editing process along the way. Learn key business takeaways. Get an inside sneak peek of the various chapters and elements covered in the book. And walk away learning a secret or two from Hilary's past and her start in Public Relations!

About Branding in a Digital World

Whether you are starting a new business, looking for a job or changing careers, the new book, Branding in a Digital World –  How to Take an Integrated Marketing Approach to Building a Business, will help you gain a competitive edge. Author, Hilary JM Topper, MPA, President and CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc., a full-service public relations and social media agency located in New York, helps the reader build a brand and create an integrated marketing plan that will get results.

Branding in a Digital World is a hands-on workbook that will help guide you as you build a brand, market it effectively across digital media, and ultimately, reap a strong return on investment. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• building an integrated marketing plan.
• using social media marketing.
• recruiting ambassadors and influencers for your brand.
• integrating IoT and wearable tech.
• creating a compelling blog and social content.
• increasing your SEO.
• using public relations, direct mail, and email marketing to tie together the entire process.

There is also a special section on fake news, nonprofit management, and virality. Each chapter of the book starts with a quote from more than 30 business leaders including: Author, David Meerman Scott; YouTuber, Steve Garfield; Olympian, Jeff Galloway; and Social Media Guru, Sree Sreenivasan.

Branding in a Digital World is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iUniverse, and at your local bookstore for $20.99 for the softcover and $31.99 for the hard copy.