As the sun rises on this day, I find myself nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the island where history, my ancestry, and the rhythm of the waves dance – Sicily. A breathtaking FIRST for me! Today, I’m reveling in the vibrant atmospheres of Syracuse, Catania, and Taormina, each city offering a unique […]
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I can’t remember where I read the words “Dreams over Fears” recently. But when I did, I made note of it because it is the essence of pursuing & doing Firsts. This was the motivation for setting out on my quest of “A Leap Year of Firsts.” It is the reason I continue to pursue
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I was the quintessential shy individual growing up, always lurking in the background, terrified of attention. But life had different plans. From working in, growing and then owning my own business, writing my first book “A Leap Year of Firsts” to enrolling in a Speaker’s Academy – I’ve changed. I now refer to myself and
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I’m excited to share that after years filled with technical challenges, setbacks, and a global pandemic, our new Shopify website is finally live! This journey has been extraordinary, especially as someone with a non-programming background. It’s a story about relying on others’ expertise, facing tough lessons, and never giving up on a vision. Our journey
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I’ve always been a fan of music – all types of music. I’m fascinated with the craft of songwriting. I have tried off and on to write a few – unsuccessfully. I’ve recently been a part of a number of business discussions on AI (Artificial Intelligence), which inspired this post of my first AI generated
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Three years ago, on this date I watched the movie Collateral Beauty for the first time in my life. This was during my Leap Year of Firsts. The world and I had just come through and were still dealing with the very challenging times of a worldwide pandemic created by COVID. I was always on
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Last week was the first week since December 2021, when I started writing this blog, that I did not post. I was learning. I was at the Community College of Philadelphia to celebrate the 10 Year anniversary of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program in Philadelphia. I was invited to spend the day as
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I’m typing this blog from my mom’s hospital room in South Jersey at Virtua Hospital. First time I ever composed a blog or did any work from a laptop in a hospital. It is Deja vu all over again for me. I was in the same hospital in I believe the exact same hospital room
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As I stepped into the historic confines of Wrigley Field, a rush of nostalgia and excitement swept over me. My first trip to this iconic ballpark was a long-awaited dream come true, and it happened during my newly minted senior years – a time when I’ve come to appreciate life’s simplest joys even more. As
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When I was younger, the idea of applying for Medicare seemed like a distant, almost surreal concept. I never thought I’d reach that point in my life where I’d be old enough to qualify. But as the saying goes, time flies, and here I am, embarking on a new chapter of my life – one
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