Distinguished Toastmasters Melvin Garlick, known for his expertise in comedy, and Lisa Qu, the Founder & CEO at SIBO, were instrumental in leading the team of District leaders that achieved the prestigious Distinguished Club status for New York's District 119 Toastmasters. Their remarkable achievement was celebrated at the 2023 Toastmasters International Convention in The Bahamas, where they basked in the satisfaction of knowing they had made a positive impact on the lives of others.   #distinguishedtoastmasters #comedy #Toastmasters #Dist119Toastmasters

James Manganiello is a trailblazer in his family, being the first to graduate from college. He has a strong passion for being at the forefront of events and is always eager to lend a helping hand. James is deeply involved in Toastmasters, a renowned speaking organization, and has a particular affinity for theater, especially musicals. Despite not fitting the typical characteristics of an actor, he found his niche in working behind the scenes with props, lighting, and stage management. The meticulous preparation required for Toastmasters resonated with James, as it mirrored the meticulousness of theater.   #Trailblazer #FirstGenerationGraduate #Toastmasters #TheatreLover #BackstagePass

Look no further if you're looking for inspiration, excitement, and a fresh perspective on life! French kissing wolves…Sara Roccisano is not your average adventurer - she is an author, international speaker, avid traveler, and an incredible storyteller. She has a unique claim to fame as the first person in her family to French kiss a wolf, which speaks volumes about her fearless spirit and willingness to embrace the unknown. Her company, Embolden Adventures, delivers experiences from ocean diving to conquering mountains. With each journey, Sara has discovered the world's beauty and the power of storytelling to connect people from all walks of life.

In my first episode of 2024, I enjoyed speaking with Lynne Lambert, the innovative mind behind the two iconic clothing and accessories lines: NYC Subway Line and Map't Gear. Join us as we delve into her journey of creating unique and customizable products that will leave a lasting impression. With a background in acting and advocacy, she draws inspiration from trailblazers like Joyce Gordon, who paved the way for women in the industry. Listen to Lynne's career journey marked by unexpected turns, but her passion for creativity and making a difference remains unwavering. #NYCSubway #clothing #accessoriesline #Map’tGear #advocacy #acting

Elizabeth von Habsburg is the Managing Director of The Winston Art Group which is the US’ most extensive independent art advisory and appraisal firm with 8 offices domestically and 3 overseas. They provide top-notch services like appraisals, art advisory, and collection management for seasoned art collectors and first-time owners. Elizabeth is truly a trailblazer in this industry, bringing personal service, expertise, independence, and confidentiality to the art advisory and appraisal business. And ...she launched two tokenized funds ‐ an art fund and a wine/whisky fund.   #appraisal #collector #artadvisory #tokenizedfund #artfund #whiskeyfund

Anjel is all about sharing new ideas and concepts with her loved ones while emphasizing the importance of old ones. It's amazing to see how she's making a positive impact within her own family! It was during Career Day at her middle school that she discovered her passion for law. Anjel is now a Social Security Disability lawyer with her own firm, Burgess & Christensen. She's dedicated to helping people with their disability claims and guiding them through the complex social security process.   #serialentrepreneur #femaleentrepreneurs #womenbusinessowners #entrepreneur #smallbusiness

Mark was the first to bring artificial intelligence in the 80’s to the military. With AI being today's top discussion item, he uses that background to offer small businesses valuable marketing and business planning expertise through his proprietary platform giving them 30 different ways to market. His current passion is to become a conservationist and save animals.   #businessman #entrepreneurs #businessowners #conservationist #ArtificialIntelligence #ai

Growing up, Jose Acevedo listened to his Native American Indian grandfather use storytelling to pass on his people's history. He decided to become that storyteller and was the first in his family to graduate college with a Master's Degree, and, better yet, to fulfill his storytelling dream by creating the Finding Arizona Podcast for owners to get promotions.

Unlock Success: Strategic Financial Planning for Maximum ROI provides valuable insights into strategic financial planning. Dr. Sandi Webster's advice is to establish a personal connection with other entrepreneurs on current trends including personal finance.

Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell hails from the island of Grenada, but was adopted in the USA. Now, she is paving the way in her family, friends and colleagues by being the first person in her doctoral cohort at Northwest to complete the Ph.D. degree, then became the first woman of color to defend a Ph.D. dissertation at Northwest University. Her new nonprofit, the Shara Foundation, honors her adopted mom, who was instrumental in her success. Let’s welcome Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell to The First.