SOCIALLY JOE

In this episode Joseph Riggio will be sharing with us what the latest graphic design trends are in 2022.

In this episode Joseph Riggio will be sharing with us what the latest real estate insighta that are happening in 2022.

Dr. Coeurlida Louis Ashby is a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician who obtained her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency training at Yale where she also served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Ashby moved to Florida in 2009, has over 16 yrs of medical experience and created Conscious Health to focus on prevention and natural healing. Dr. Ashby's certification in Lifestyle Medicine uses food, movement, and other lifestyle measures to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Dr. Ashby is accepting new patients interested in using lifestyle to prevent, reverse diseases, and reduce medications.

Started: Painting with a Twist started from humble beginnings in 2007 when two enterprising women - Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney - started doing their part to rebuild their Hurricane Katrina-devastated community. They wanted to create an escape for people to come together and have a little fun amidst the chaos - and that's precisely what they did! From hosting the very first event in Cathy's "barn" to now hosting events in 300 franchise locations across the nation, Cathy & Renee's small business they originally called “Corks & Canvas” has become an entire industry, the paint & sip industry.

Manatee Children's Services is a Child Advocacy Center dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse. Our mission is “to advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families.” MCS was founded in 1977 and has grown to offer treatment, prevention, intervention, and residential services.

Manatee Children's Services is a Child Advocacy Center dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse. Our mission is “to advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families.” MCS was founded in 1977 and has grown to offer treatment, prevention, intervention, and residential services.

Stacey Efaw is the new Executive Director with Selah Freedom, which is a faith based, 501 3c Non Profit that is “Bringing Light into the Darkness of Sex Trafficking”.   Their mission is to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited, through 5 strong programs: 1.AWARENESS 2.PREVENTION 3.OUTREACH 4.RESIDENTIAL HOMES  and newly adding: 5.ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING

Southeastern Guide Dogs transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. We breed, raise, and train elite working dogs and provide life-changing services for people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges. We offer our premier dogs and lifetime follow-up services at no cost. website: www.GuideDogs.org  FB: https://www.facebook.com/southeasternguidedogs 

Dr. Coeurlida Louis Ashby is a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician who obtained her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency training at Yale where she also served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Ashby moved to Florida in 2009, has over 16 yrs of medical experience and created Conscious Health to focus on prevention and natural healing. Dr. Ashby's certification in Lifestyle Medicine uses food, movement, and other lifestyle measures to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Dr. Ashby is accepting new patients interested in using lifestyle to prevent, reverse diseases, and reduce medications.  website: NOT YET LIVE: LifestyleMedicineSarasota.com; ConsciousHealthSarasota.com FB: IG: @Coeurlida

Terry Damm was born in Hove, Sussex on the South Coast of England. Where I went to school, college, and then traveled and worked overseas for 9 months, before moving to London, where I had a career in the Fashion Industry in Sales and Marketing for 17 years. During this time, in London I met and married my husband Douglas and had my 3 children. In 1994 our moved the family to Sarasota Florida. I became a full time stay at home mom, in a new and strange environment!! The children started school, and I was very involved in all the schools activites. Once the fledgling's left, I knew I wanted to have the flexibility of working from anywhere, and earning extra. A friend introduced me to Rodan and Fields Skincare, I have always been interested in skincare and taken good care of my skin, so I immediately jumped in. Rodan and Fields was founded by 2 Stanford-trained dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, Rodan + Fields® puts the power of dermatology-based skincare in your hands. They have dedicated their careers to making visible, life-changing results possible without a trip to the doctor's office. R n F is the fast growing skincare brand in the US, Canada and Australia, with a global expansion in the near future The beauty of R & F for me is that it is still to this day purely skin care that hasn't diversified into makeup or a cosmetic make up company that has diversified into skin care. It particularly targets the issues and stands by its products. There are always so many questions concerning skin during this interview with Joe I'm hoping that I can answer some of them for you. website: https://terrydamm.myrandf.com/

Maz has enjoyed over 40 years of working with individuals with varying disabilities as well as involvement with various non-profit, not for profit and community service organizations. Working in these various areas developed expertise in the most critical areas of events planning and soliciting donations. This passion of helping others takes up most of her time, but whatever brought her to the Privateers 10 years ago indicates that she has more to do.   The most important thing Maz has accomplished during her time with the Privateers is being elected as the first woman President in 2013. She has held other Board positions such as Vice President and currently serves on the Board as Past President. Roger “Hoodat The Magnificent” Murphree comes to the Privateers by the way of Dallas, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree north Texas State University. He's retired from PepsiCo, in their IT Dept. He joined because not only does he enjoy helping to raise funds for local children but he has a lot of fun taking on his pirate persons.Hoodat the Magnificent. Hoodat has served in a plethora of functions- crew member, bilge rat, powder monkey and ball hauler (don't even ask). And has had several turns on the Board of Directors as Vice Pres., President, and Past Pres. When asked his favorite thing about being a pirate he says, "AAARRGH! When I walks down the street, children marvel, women swoon and men quake with fear! “As an Emcee Extraordinaire, he has come to be the "Mouth of the Privateers", look for him to be fronting our next car show, concert, poker run, bar capture or any other of our great fundraisers! And, as if that were not already enough, as an ordained Reverend, he's also available for weddings, christenings, funerals and in a pinch, bar mitzvahs! A veritable Renaissance Man to be sure! website: www.amiprivateers.org

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I was born near Philadelphia, PA and grew up there for a good portion of my life. In PA I study Graphic Design and got not only my Associates Degree as well as my BFA in Graphic Design. During my work history I have started out as a Preproduction Artist for a sign shop up to Graphic Designer for an advertising agency and because of this I know what needs to be done with every project. One of my favorite jobs in my past was with Best Buy as the community Specialist and Hiring/Training Coordinator. I really enjoyed this job because I got to utilize my marketing skills but I was able to help our Local 5013c Non-Profits. I implore everyone to learn about his or her local Non-Profits and see how they can help them out. My passions are exploring new areas, learning new things, exercise, movies, photography and drawing, just to name a few items. My favorite time of the year is Fall and Spring with the different colors of the Season they bring. Even though the colors don't change in the plant life, the weather from October till April here in Florida is the temps I enjoy during those two seasons. My philosophy is “Never be afraid to take chances in life”. You may just miss out on a great opportunity calling to you. website: www.valiant-grp.com

Paul Bachmann is an effective, well-rounded Commercial Insurance Agent with repeated and awarded success while developing relationships with clients. He is eager to tackle any new challenges that come his way.

Shauntelle Hoffman is not your typical accountant. Her passion for helping her clients shines through in every interaction. With nearly 15 years of experience in the industry, she now focuses her time on helping new businesses start out on the right foot, supporting individuals to navigate through various life events and assisting international clients with the complex US tax code!   Starting a new business can be a thrilling adventure but the parts that you don't know or don't quite understand are always unnerving. Our goal today is to help answer some of those questions from a tax perspective and help your new business to start out successfully so that you can focus more time and energy into what you truly do best!   website: www.whitesandstax.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/whitesandstax/

Hi, my name is Suzanne Stacy and I moved to Florida from the South Side of Chicago. I first went to Cape Coral, FL in 1988 with 2 of my 3 kids. I lived there for 9.5 years and happily moved to the Sarasota area in 1997. I moved here with the intent to open a jewelry store from the very beginning. Somehow life got in the way and I ended up doing other things. In 1998 I took my Diamond exam with GIA and decided I would start my jewelry business by appointment only. I studied with GIA in the mid 1980's. That was the beginning!! I am still almost 23 years later working at building a business that I love!    Email: suzjewels@comcast.net Website: www.suzzjewels.com FB: Suzanne's J.A.P. Services

Debi Kleer is a Certified Reflexologist and has been in the industry since 1992. Reflexology, is a holistic approach involving the application of pressure to specific reflex points on the feet, that are corresponds to organs and systems in the body.  Debi was born in South Africa, where she obtained her International Certification withITEC(which is the International Therapist and Examination Council) Debi immigrated to the US in May of 2009 and has since been in the Health and Wellness industry. She completed a 750 hour massage therapy course and became a licensed massage therapist. She is a Reiki Master and certified in lymph drainage massage.  She practices Aroma Touch MassageTechnique and Reflexology– which combines the Relaxation benefitsof Massage Therapy and the healing effects of Reflexology to bring the body in balance.  With her qualifications, experience, techniques and passionshe combined these healing modalities and founded ~ REVITALIZE REFLEX– Where she now turns her passion into purpose! So, let's get to meet the lady behind the purpose … website: www.RevitalizeReflex.com FB: Libelle Health and Healing

Sarah Rubin is the Education Coordinator at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. She comes from a long line of zoo, aquarium, and museum work and has worked at The Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory, the Salisbury Zoological Park, the National Park Service, and the Brevard Zoo. She now calls Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, on the St. Petersburg Pier, her home. At the Discovery Center, Sarah manages the Education Department. She manages and develops STEM based programs that fit all ages, including summer camps, afterschool programs, overnights, birthday parties, young learning classes, and various public and private programs.   Today, she would like to talk about the various programs that are offered at the center and the Discovery Center's new eco-vessel The Discovery. The Discovery is a 40' Coast Guard Certified vessel that will enable guests to receive an intimate look at the life in Tampa Bay. We will have tours that will enable you to identify dolphins and see rich bird habitats. It will be a one of a kind experience. This is slated to come online in late May 2021. They also offer many other opportunities at the center. They typically offer 4-6 public programs a day, which can range from aquarium talks, creature features, food chain lessons, plankton labs, shark biology and conservation, and many more. Their most popular classes are our dissection classes. They offer lionfish dissections and squid dissections on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. They book fast so make sure to get your ticket early on their website. email: srubin@tampabaywatch.org website: tbwdiscoverycenter.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/TBWDiscoveryCenter

Sarah Rubin is the Education Coordinator at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. She comes from a long line of zoo, aquarium, and museum work and has worked at The Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory, the Salisbury Zoological Park, the National Park Service, and the Brevard Zoo. She now calls Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, on the St. Petersburg Pier, her home. At the Discovery Center, Sarah manages the Education Department. She manages and develops STEM based programs that fit all ages, including summer camps, afterschool programs, overnights, birthday parties, young learning classes, and various public and private programs.   Today, she would like to talk about the various programs that are offered at the center and the Discovery Center's new eco-vessel The Discovery. The Discovery is a 40' Coast Guard Certified vessel that will enable guests to receive an intimate look at the life in Tampa Bay. We will have tours that will enable you to identify dolphins and see rich bird habitats. It will be a one of a kind experience. This is slated to come online in late May 2021. They also offer many other opportunities at the center. They typically offer 4-6 public programs a day, which can range from aquarium talks, creature features, food chain lessons, plankton labs, shark biology and conservation, and many more. Their most popular classes are our dissection classes. They offer lionfish dissections and squid dissections on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. They book fast so make sure to get your ticket early on their website. email: srubin@tampabaywatch.org website: tbwdiscoverycenter.org FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TBWDiscoveryCenter

Program Director for Society Bytes Radio, Kate has had more than one career but has always ended up in media somehow. She is a hands on producer, editing and dispensing shows for a multitude of shows. She and her partner produce well over 300 podcasts a month and spend a good deal of time teaching new hosts how to have a successful show.

On this episode of Socially Joe, both Lisa Johnson and Joe Riggio Announce Gulf Coast Giving and who we are, who we support, what we are up to in 2021 plus how you can help us support our Local Charities.  We strive to inspire and improve the lives of those who need assistance by professionally fundraising for our Local Charities through Events, where you can meet the Non-Profits as well as enjoy the Event. The two Non-Profits Gulf Coast Giving is supporting for 2021 are Satchels's Last Resort Rescue and Sanctuary and Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation. If you wish to learn more about us, attend upcoming events, volunteer or help support our Local Charities you can go to www.gulfcoastgiving.com website:  www.gulfcoastgiving.com 

Dr. Rachel Siditsky is a Nationally Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist.  She holds four degrees, a MS in Oriental Medicine and a BS in Professional Health Sciences from East West College of Natural Medicine, a BA in History from Binghamton University, and a MS in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University.  Dr. Siditsky is also certified in Cold Laser Therapy and Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy.     During her time at East West, Dr. Siditsky was instrumental in starting an externship at Turning Points Bill Galvano One Stop Clinic, a homeless assistance agency in Bradenton Florida.  This program offers acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine modalities to hundreds of local homeless and low-income people in the Bradenton area.  Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Siditsky and she continues to volunteer at Turning Points as an Acupuncture Physician one day a week.  Throughout her clinic experience Dr. Siditsky has focused on working with cancer, stroke, and pain patients.   Dr. Siditsky was born and raised in Western NY.  Dr. Siditsky's passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine stemmed from personal experience.  After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and chronic urticaria she struggled with chronic health issues that were not being resolved with conventional medicine.  After turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine, she found relief and was able to stop medication that she was told she would need to be on for the rest of her life.  Dr. Siditsky had always considered going in to medicine, and after this life changing experience she knew it was time to pursue Traditional Chinese Medicine.  As a primary health care physician, Dr. Siditsky is devoted to helping her patients by focusing on holistic body health to treat the root cause of a problem instead of just treating the symptoms.  Dr. Rachel Siditsky   website: www.acupuncture-healing-center.com   FB: ww.facebook.com/drsiditsky  

Susan (Sue) Fitzgerald, Travel Consultant, AAA Sarasota  Born and raised in Rochester NY. Got her love of travel when her Grandmother took her family to Hawaii when she was about 13 years old. She studied Travel and tourism as both Niagara University and Genesee Community College. She has been working the travel industry as a travel agent or a teacher for over 40 years. Most of those years (in various cities) she has worked for AAA. She has traveled to over 100 countries and most of the states. She has been on over 25 cruises including the large cruise ship, the transatlantic ocean liner, the small (100 passenger) ships and river cruises. She has been to 5 of the 7 continents.    Her passions are Travel, Her Family, Sarasota, the Buffalo Bills and Cooking.     Sue lives with her husband of 38 years, Leo and her absolutely adorable Cocker Spaniel, Billy. They have lived in Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY, Bay Head, NJ and Sarasota, FL. While in Buffalo, they became die hard Buffalo Bills fans and are still die hard today! She loves Sarasota and is out and about in the city as much as Covid will allow right now. She is a great cook and spends a lot of her free time cooking. She especially loves to cook for her parents (that she is still blessed to have as they are in their late 80's). She loves taking their grand dog Billy over to see them.   website: autoclubsouth.aaa.com/susan.fitzgerald

Guest Name: Laura Lynch email: laura.lynch@edwardjones.com         website: act.alz.org/sarasota- manateeFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sarasotamanateewalk/ Laura Lynch serves as the 2021 Chair of the Sarasota Manatee Walk to End Alzheimer's. Currently one in three Florida seniors dies with this disease. Laura is committed to raising funds so that you and I will see a future cure. The Walk, held November 20, 2021 raises funds for support for those affected by the disease and dementia research in the Sarasota Manatee community.

Guest Name: Cheryl Albright email: cheryl@soultosoulyogasrq.com website: www.soultosoulyogasrq.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/soultosoulyogasrq Cheryl Albright is an occupational therapist and the owner of Soul To Soul Yoga, LLC/All Ages Therapy Services, DBA. She is a graduate of East Carolina University in 2003. Cheryl moved to Manatee County in 2015 and has been very active in the community. She serves on the board of directors for Manasota Family Network on Disabilities, current OT South Bay Forum president, active participant in the Developmental Disability subcommittee in Sarasota County, and disability subcommittee for the Department of Health at the state level. She currently resides in Bradenton with her husband. Cheryl is a graduate of the Leadership Manatee class of 2018. She has an older brother on the autism spectrum and continuously advocates not just for her brother but anyone with a disability for inclusion and acceptance in our community.

Guest Name: Marie & Riana email: marie@u-organized.com riana@u-organized.com website: www.U-Organized.com FB:  U-Organized.com

Melissa Lilly is a local Mortgage Broker with Core Financial Inc. Partners with “A” rated, Lenders, Realtors, Title Companies and Insurance professionals, to offer you a seamless transition with a purchase or refinance loan. Melissa is a Native Floridian, living in Manatee & Sarasota County for over 35 years. She is involved in her Community, supporting Downtown Ministries, CareNet, Member of Real Estate Association of Sarasota/Manatee, Women’s Council of Realtors, East Manatee Eco Rotary, and the American Legion, Post 312 Melissa has a great network of professionals and will point you in the right direction for all your financial needs. She provides weekly communication, loves helping people get into their “Dream” home. Specializes in First Time Home Buyers.

Growing up in the Bronx Andrew enjoyed playing what some have called “the most Bronx sport of them all, ” Handball.   Andrew loves to cook and experiment in the kitchen.  He cooked for over 100 people for his complex’ holiday party here in Florida and he also grilled for charity for over 200 people in Long Island.He attended Rutgers University in New Jersey for a year and then came home to help his parents who were not in the best of health.   His first job was in customer service for an online gifts and collectibles company where he found out that some people have an obsession with porcelain cows….go figure.He finished his degree at Baruch College while going to school at night and working full time during the day.  He quickly switched jobs from talking to people about cows to working for a commercial landlord in New York City.  He stayed here for the next 10 years working closely with tenants, commercial insurance, operations, and brokers.  It is here that he found his love for real estate and a dream started, to become a commercial realtor.  Andrew worked to get his New York real estate license in order to get into the business.  At this time Andrew also met his wonderful wife, Veronica and her adorable pitbull mix Violet and he started working part time for a brokerage in the city.  This takes us to Florida where Veronica had accepted a job as a clinical pediatric psychologist and Andrew had the opportunity to succeed in a new commercial real estate market including the sales of businesses.

At Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary our mission is to care for, protect, love and support the exotic & farm animals that live at the sanctuary & to educate the public on animal care & nature.Dave & Lisa Burns, founders, volunteered for many years at a friend’s wild, farm & exotic animal rescue, & later became live in care takers there before the founders retired. They decided they needed to continue caring for animals in-need, so they founded FANS, a 501(C)3 nonprofit.

Chel is a Breakup and Relationship strategist who helps those who are going through the break up or break down of a relationship. Chel has been a divorce wellness coach for over 12 years, as well as an author. Her unique and compassionate approach supports men and women to build confidence in themselves to attract healthy loving relationships. Chel’s clients appreciate her direct “how to” methods.