Retirement is a lovely time. Being with friends, starting new hobbies, traveling. It is also a time when you can focus attention on a cause important to you. So, why not apply your superpowers to the cause closest to your heart? Yes, you have superpowers. Everyone has them. They may not be as cool as spidey senses or telekinesis, but they can be a powerful force for … [Read more...]
How a Rocker and Sock Company Are Giving Back to the Needy
Billy D Graziadei IV, also known as Billy Bio, is the founder of the rock band Biohazard. He has teamed up with Angela and Edward Davis, both teachers who started a new company called Cru Sox. Its mission is to give back to those who are disadvantaged. I interviewed them about their cause. Watch both interviews on video below: Billy D Graziadei IV Billy was born … [Read more...]
3 Creative Projects Born Out of the Pandemic
The pandemic in the United States was epic and took a toll on many people's mental states. But it also encouraged innovation. Here are 3 creative projects that helped others stay busy in lockdown and cope. 1. Meet Robin and Lonny Kocina I talked to Robin over Zoom. She designed a creative project for a company called 'Post and Paint.' People can send in a favorite photo … [Read more...]
Why You Should Buy Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment – even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humungous 2 trillion dollars, … [Read more...]
Patti LaBelle Interview: Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal Pneumonia is a disease every Baby Boomer needs to know about. That’s because people over the age of 65 are 13 times more at risk of being hospitalized for it than those who are 50 and younger. It’s also a major cause of death. I interviewed singer Patti LaBelle who has teamed up with Pfizer to bring awareness to the disease in a campaign called “All About Your … [Read more...]